Gruffalo’s child in the dark wood
What lurks in the deep, dark wood?The Gruffalo’s Child (pictured), Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler’s captivating sequel to The Gruffalo, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.The Gruffalo said that no...
View ArticleParent’s plea is for yellow lines to be removed
Double yellow lines could be removed so that parents can drop off their children at a nursery.Central Beds Council has said that it will consider replacing the newly painted lines outside Brambley Tots...
View ArticleBroken down car blocks the street
Traffic chaos followed a car break down on Wednesday.A wheel came off the Daewoo Matiz in St John’s Street, Biggleswade at 8.30am. A school bus and cars were stuck behind it until 8.50am.
View ArticleSaving home deposit ‘virtually impossible’
First time buyers face raising an average deposit of £24,189 to get on to the property ladder.A study by the MaxTen Campaign says the average price for a flat in Biggleswade is now £120,943 - with...
View ArticleLocal sights with this village walk
A guided walk focus on Old Warden.Sandy Tourist Information Centre will host The Lords and Ladies Walk on Sunday, June 16. It will cover St Leonard’s Church, the Keeper’s Cottage and Queen Anne’s...
View ArticleClassic cars at the Tudor dovecote
A free classic vehicles event will be held on Sunday.Go along to the Tudor Dovecote and Stables in Willington from noon to 5pm. Willington Local History Group has organised a display of material about...
View ArticleMP urges you to walk for charity
MP for South Cambs Andrew Lansley is supporting dementia research.He urges people to join Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk on Sunday, June 9. He will walk on the day. See...
View ArticleAllotment group given £1,000 grant
Gardeners will appreciate a council’s grant.South Cambs District Council has given Gamlingay Allotment Gardeners Association a grant of £1,000 for the purchase of a central secure storage container.The...
View ArticleLeisure centre now officially excellent
A leisure centre has passed a rigorous assessment.Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre, which is managed by Stevenage Leisure on behalf of Central Beds Council, has passed the assessment from Sport England’s...
View ArticleTasty meals at farm shop
A farm shop is hosting a charity fundraiser.Garden Friends Farm Shop and Sue Lang from The Beesnees, who is also a Pampered Chef consultant, will raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. They will cook up...
View ArticleIt’s a big coronation lunch
A few places have become available for The Big Coronation 60 Years Lunch.The free event will be held in Sandy on Sunday, June 2. It will be an enjoyable afternoon for the elderly, the disabled and...
View ArticleAthletics contest success for cadets
Air cadets came away from an athletics competition with handfuls of medals.Teenagers from the 22 (Sandy) Squadron won 18 medals at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire wing athletics competition.Cadet...
View ArticleFormer England star Stimpson guests at Biggy awards night
Biggleswade Rugby Club held its annual Awards Dinner on Friday with guest speaker former England and British Lions full-back, Tim Stimpson. Stimpson gave an entertaining and personal account of his...
View ArticleMagical afternoon at pub
Sharon Walsh will take over as the new landlady at the Queen’s Head in Sandy on Wednesday (May 29).To celebrate there will be a children’s fun event from noon to 2pm on Saturday, June 1. Activities...
View ArticleSupport group for cancer sufferers
A group for people with cancer is seeking new members.Biggleswade Cancer Support Group, which was formed earlier this year, meets in the Baptist Church’s meeting room on Monday afternoons twice a...
View ArticleMP gives support to Equal Marriage
MP Alistair Burt is pleased to support the Equal Marriage Bill.Speaking after the vote, he said: “This is a good day for those who value equality, lifelong commitment and stability in...
View ArticleFamily fun at town’s fete
Classic cars and clowns will feature at a fete.Shefford Coronation Fete will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 1pm to 5pm in Hitchin Road. The gala princess will be crowned. There will also be a barbecue...
View ArticleTest your wits and raise cash for cancer unit
Last week we announced the launch of Macmillan Cancer Support’s campaign to raise money for a new cancer unit at Lister Hospital.The charity needs you to help it raise £1.5 million in order to replace...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Fast & Furious 6
“Ride or die, remember?”Fast Five back in 2011 was a crazy jump start for an auto-action franchise that was in danger of running out of gas.Now the series blasts back and instead of misfiring, Fast...
View ArticleSignals are clear for museum visit
Spend time at the museum.The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow next open on Saturday, June 1.Stop by from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free. Just take some photo ID such as a passport, driving license or over 60s...
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