Wilstead July 2011 EWSLETTER Nincluding Parish Council News “Caring for the Community Without Prejudice” Published by Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch, part of Bedford & District NW Association Police Advice JUNE The price of gold has risen recently and is therefore more valuable to burglars. Our advice is to keep valuables in a safe somewhere hidden away or even hidden up in the loft if it is an item not worn regularly. CRIME FIGURES You can purchaseSmartwater from the internet or at a cheaper rate through your Neighbourhood Watch if you are a member.Smartwater is a clear liquid that BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A you can mark your property with that shows up under DWELLING th Ultra Violet light, it has a unique coding in the liquid Tuesday 14 June, 5pm that will be linked with you and your address only. It is Bedford Road, Wilstead similar to the UV pens except that you can mark up jewellery as you don't need to write your postcode and BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A house number. These simple steps can not only help DWELLING the police get recovered stolen goods back to their Sunday 5th June, 6.45pm owners but it can stop burglars in their tracks and make Cotton End Road, Wilstead it far more difficult for them to sell on stolen property. BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A DWELLING Parish Plan Update Tuesday 31st May, 4pm Cotton End Road, Wilstead All the questionnaire data and comments have now been extracted and collated. We are planning to set up BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A an exhibition to display these facts for all to see in the DWELLING Village Hall onSaturday 17th September 11.00am Friday 3rd June, 9am to 3pm. Dane Lane, Wilstead

We will be inviting all clubs/organizations in the BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A village to take this opportunity to have display space so DWELLING they can publicize their club/organization, raise Tuesday 14th June, 5pm awareness and possibly increase their membership or Dane Lane, Wilstead the work they do in the village. CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLES We will be contacting all clubs/organizations in the th Friday 24 June, 6.30pm near future with details etc. Cotton End Road, Wilstead Ray Terry (Steering Committee Chairman)

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No part of this newsletter may be reproduced, by any means, without the prior permission of a member of the editorial team. Blood Donations Wilstead WI 1 Just a short note to say a big thank you to all the people who came along to the blood donation session News on 10th June, especially to those who donated for the first time. We are grateful to Dot Fanthorpe for the use of her garden once again for our garden party held on Thursday 2nd June By giving up a small amount of your time you have and we were very lucky with the weather. It was very made a significant difference to someone else's life. successful with over 40 members and friends attending. We had a cream tea, cake stall, plants, bonus ball, guess The National Blood Service reported that 103 people the weight of the cake made by Nelson Whitehead once attended including 9 new donors. Of these 94 people again and a raffle. Many thanks to all who helped to make were able to donate which was the third highest ever it a success. number of donations. The winner of the competition which was a Homemade If you were one of those who were unable to donate Buttonhole was Trisha Baxter, 2nd Christine Gavin and 3 rd please don't be put off. There are a variety of reasons Katrina Donnelly. Birthday cards were presented to why some people can't donate on the day, but these can those with birthdays in June. change, so please try again. We will be having a Flower Demonstration at our meeting The next blood donation session will be on Friday 21st onThursday 4th August at 7.30pm in the village hall. October. Please make a note in your diary now. You Visitors are welcome at a cost of £2 including will be able to book an appointment but if you can't refreshments. commit to a certain time then just come along. Gwynneth Gale Please think seriously about giving blood and don't 740972 leave it for someone else to do. You or your family might need some someday.

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2 Allotment News July National Society of Allotment and Leisure AW1 ILLIAMSON Gardeners' Website Builders & Plasterers The National Society may not have a very snappy title. It is Extensions from Planning to Paving usually shortened toNSALG. Its latest quarterly magazine, Internal Plastering, External Rendering, “Allotment and Leisure Gardener,” makes it known that it has Lime Plasterworks, Block Paving, Patio Slabbing, a brand new website with useful information for both non- Brickworks, Fencing, Decking, Kitchens, members and members. Find it at www.nsalg.org.uk. Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating The Waiting List Your Satisfaction is my Guarantee It seems that every time the waiting list diminishes someone else steps forward to add their name to it. This is a healthy sign Tel: 01234 741720 or 07759774922 of interest in allotments, indicating that the benefits of holding 38 Luton Road, Wilstead, Beds MK45 3EX a plot are appreciated by increasing numbers of people. As I see a small number of our plots being neglected I am led to wonder if some of the media presentation of allotments has misled people about allotment life. Steves Autos Many gardens which are portrayed seem to have easily worked soil, the crops are usually of good quality and plentiful, and the general emphasis is on how simple it is to be a grower. Cars & Vans Serviced & Repaired In Wilstead we have to learn not to fight our heavy soil but to work with it according to the weather. There are many things to do between sowing and planting and the collecting of the crops. Even in a drought weeds seem to flourish. Unchecked Call Steve they make themselves a nuisance to neighbouring tenants. Many of us spend hours on our plots. This is not necessary for everyone, especially for those with small plots, but it is Tel: 07808 593882 unlikely that anyone can spend less than an average of two rear of 66 King Street Kempston, opp bungalow 63 hours a week on the plot without its cultivation suffering. Discouragement then sets in as the job becomes even more difficult. In the end it is easier to work the plot than to neglect it. Wilstead Pharmacy The up to date list, coded by initials of applicants: SD; DQ; SN; NW. We now offer Free Blood Pressure check and we can help you quit smoking on NHS stop smoking service. Plot Sizes Please ask Take advantage of our free prescription collection Within the National Society there has been some discussion as and delivery service in Wilstead, Cotton End, Elstow, to the definition of an allotment plot. A standard plot is 10 Haynes, Bedford, Kempston and other poles but there has been much resort by allotment authorities to surrounding areas. the 5 pole plot, which the National prefers to call a half plot. Opening Times: When the Wilshamstead Society measured the plots in 2003 Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.30pm we found very few standard plots or half plots in existence. Saturday: 9am to 1pm Sunday Closed Since then we have tended to create more small plots, as that is Telephone: 01234 740609. Fax: 744893 what our tenants have usually requested. How far should this e-mail: [email protected] process go? Should we not retain a number of larger plots for 1 Crossroads, Church Road, Wilstead the really serious gardener? Thanks Wilstead Mini Market CONVENIENCE STORE A mystery benefactor has left tomato plants of different varieties for the use of our plot holders. They have been much Guaranteed Lowest Prices Locally appreciated. Many, many thanks. ! Pay Point ! Groceries ! Household Items ! Electric and Gas ! Off Licence - Many ! Soft Drinks Tokens Special Offers ! Sweets Into Each Little Life Some Rain Must Fall ! Dry Cleaning ! Photo Developing ! Crisps ! ! As indicated last month we have been anxious for rain. I even Phone Top Up Printing Passport Photo became desperate enough to wash the car - and I asked my New Opening Times: Little Helper if she could do a rain dance. Monday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sunday 9am to 2pm Despite certain indications to the contrary she isnot a witch. However she seemed so confident of success that she said she Cash Machine would only perform it inside a shed. in Store John Bramall, W.A.S.Secretary, 7410412 3 Communicate (verb ): to exchange or make known (information) Safer Neighbourhood Team by speech, writing or other means Neighbourhood Priorities ! Copywriting ! Website design, content and hosting ! Newsletter design, production and distribution What you asked us to do: ! Brochures, fliers and posters Tackle anti-social behaviour in Shortstown ! Corporate image and identity ! Events and promotions ! Media communication What we are doing: W: www.jimblackstock.co.uk Lighting at the skate park has been extended to Tel: 0871 218 0491 encourage youths to gather here in the evenings rather than outside the shop. Temporary CCTV had been placed on Central Avenue and covered hot spot areas such as the shop and Binks Court. This has also had a positive impact. The installation of permanent Block Paving CCTV in Shortstown that is linked up to Beds Borough & Garden Services CCTV control room is being considered. A football initiative was run over the summer school holidays We Specialize in: which was fairly well attended and a Young People's Action Day will be arranged in the very near future Block Paving/Gravel Driveways where different agencies can come in and speak with Rotovating and Turf Laying young people offering them advice and activities to do Patios, Fencing, Garden Clearance in the local area. Further football and basketball for a friendly, reliable service initiatives are also being looked at which are intended to give youths something positive to do with their time. Call Phil on Test purchases for alcohol have been carried out at the Mobile:07951 303467 or Home: 01234 406069 local shop, they were not found to be selling alcohol to Bedford Road, Wilstead anyone underage. Extra signage has been put up to remind customers about the challenge 21 scheme. We continue to liaise with the Licensing Officer to FOUREEZE PROPERTY SERVICES prevent and detect underage drinking. Internal & External House Refurbishment What you asked us to do: and Property Maintenance including: Tackle speeding along High Road, Cotton End Bathroom Refurbishment Kitchen Refurbishment and Cotton End Road, Wilstead. Wall & Floor Tiling Decorating What we are doing: Carpentry, Electrics and Artexing Patios, Paths and Drives We will be carrying out regular speed checks at random times in the area and issuing fixed penalty Free Design & Quotation Service notices to anyone caught speeding through the villages. Speedwatch volunteers will also be out and 01234 740266 or 07831 857299 about helping to educate people with regards to their speeding. Please contact us if you would like to get involved with Speedwatch in your area and help tackle speeding.

Do you run your own business? What you asked us to do: Do you hate paperwork? WE LOVE IT!! Tackle dog fouling in the area of Elstow and Very competitive rates Shortstown Book-keeping, VAT, Payroll No job too small What we are doing: 01234 743079 Leaflets will be sent out to residents in affected areas Mobile 07778 029923 promoting the Environmental Services number so they A.J. BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES can report anyone leaving dog mess behind and to discourage the behaviour in the first place. Walk- abouts will be conducted to educate dog walkers as 4 well as going into local schools to encourage young Unfortunately this tablet, although restored by the Church people to clean up after their dogs when walking them. in 2000, has become over the years increasing difficult to Tickets and fines will be issued to anyone found to not read. Therefore the Charities Trustees have generated a clean up after their dog. If you would like to report dog word for word transcription together with a modern fouling you can contact Bedford Borough Council on translation of the old english and latin and are applying to 0800 1218888 the St Albans Diocese to be allowed to have these transcriptions and translations available near the tablet. Community Safety Forum and Residents Meeting 2011. You can speak to your Safer Neighbourhood The funds of the Charities only grow through bequest or Team about your Neighbourhood Priorities at any donations so if you would like to help current and future time, but to really have your voice heard, come along generations of villagers please consider whether you can to the next Community Safety Forum & Residents contribute in this way. You can specify which part of the Meeting. This is where your Safer Neighbourhood Charities ie, poor, education or church, you would like your Team and their partners meet with people from your gift to go to. You can even split it up between sections if neighbourhood, listen to everyone's views and make you wish. the decision about the new set of Neighbourhood Priorities. Please contact theTreasurer B Huckle (01234 741822) if you want further details.

So far this year the Charities have organised the New Year's Wilstead Endowed Charities Tea Party for the older residents of the village, given Wilstead Lower School money towards a games top picnic In 1595 William Tompson left money to the poor of the table for the playground and given money towards village. Every year £2 10s was to be distributed at maintaining the fabric of the Church. The Charities will Christmas and Easter. Subsequently other people left also be giving out dictionaries at the end of this summer money & land for the poor, for education or for the church. term to all those pupils going on to middle school from All of these benefactions were combined at the end of the Wilstead Lower School. 19th century to form Wilstead Endowed Charities. Wilstead Website can be found at There is a tablet in the Church written in old english and www.wilstead.btck.co.uk latin commemorating William Tompson's gift.

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5 The Youth Services representative explained how Eastcotts & Wilstead Community there had been a change from the youth club concept towards young people in need. By listening to young Safety Forum people and getting them involved there had been a successful football coaching programme. Organised Review of previous priorities - dog fouling, issue appears trips and visits were planned as there was interest in to have been sorted out for the moment; ways of raising arts and crafts especially from the young ladies. The the profiles of the Community Safety Forum were still Fire Services are working with other partners to being looked at; a CCTV camera had helped to reduce explain and demonstrate career prospects. Everyone anti-social behaviour in one area, and because of limited was urged to take a look at what the Youth Service are resources it was hoped to obtain the use of another doing and how it could be supported further. camera; football training sessions had also been successful in reducing the number ofASB calls. Under AOB- it was emphasised that merging with other police forces only related to the cooperation and Five a Day- issues raised from talking to 200 people sharing of resources mainly to save costs. Regarding included nuisance youths, drug dealing and general the proposed Rookery South Waste Generating littering. Station, it was felt that more local villages could be adversely affected and more representation should be Reports were received from representatives of made by Parish Councils. It was suggested that a Community Safety Beds Borough Council, representative from Parish Councils should be invited Environmental Services, BPHA and Bedford Highways. to our next meeting. These reports included; six reports of dog fouling- more The future of Speed Watch was discussed. It was education and enforcement was necessary and there agreed that local teams operating SID in local areas would be regular patrols in known “hot spots” especially should continue until further information was received in the view of lighter evenings; five dog litter bins had on the Community Speed Watch initiative outlined at been installed in - it had been reported that these st were overflowing; there had been 74 reports of fly tipping the Bedford and District NHW Meeting on 21 April. and where evidence had been obtained it was intended New priorities- investigate and deal with a drug to prosecute; regarding rubbish or litter thrown from a dealing issue,ASB and the litter problem. moving vehicle- such incidents can be reported and can result in the issue of a fixed penalty notice; proposed Next meeting - provisionally Saturday 24th September legislation would make it easier to prosecute the driver. at Cotton End. bits 'n' bobs If you live on your own or can't do those SMALL jobs others just don't want to do For example: LIGHT Carpentry & Refurbishment, Wall Tiling, D.I.Y., that little Decorating Job and other Bits 'n' Pieces Telephone 01234 407420 Mobile: 07812 244505 4PollardsClose,Wilstead

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The Parish Council are facilitating a public open meeting onSaturday 3rd September between 10.30am and 12.30pm in Wilstead Village Hall for villagers to discuss their ideas for celebrations.

8 General Village News Contacting the Parish Council

The Parish Council has raised the following The best way to contact the Council is still on concerns with Bedford Borough Council which it 01234 743152 or by visiting the Parish Office at will be pushing to ensure they are resolved: the Village Hall on a Tuesday morning (8am to 12noon), or Thursday afternoon (12noon 4pm), ! The Parish Council has requested that the or via email: [email protected] Borough Council Authority remove the weeds growing in the road gutters around the village The Parish Council next meets on Monday 11th as they are overgrown and unsightly. July at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Members of ! The Parish Council has enquired when the the public are always welcome to attend. lights outside the school will be made operational; this is being investigated and Lizzie Barnicoat awaiting feedback. Clerk to the Parish Council ! A request has been made to improve the visibility when entering/leaving Dines Close, and Cotton End Road as parked cars near these areas dangerously restrict visibility of traffic; this is being looked into. All Saints Church Wilstead ! There is a proposal to have a 20mph proposed zone in the centre of the village. The Borough will make a decision on this in the summer and Summer Fete ! it will know in the autumn. Saturday 9th July A request was made by the Parish Council to in the Vicarage Garden/Church extend the 30 mph speed limit in the village to 12 noon till 3pm include Littleworth. This request is on the Borough's list of limits to be reviewed and the Lots to do, Stalls, Competitions, Lunches, work is being carried out in the Steam Train, Entertainment by the Brownies, summer/autumn. Arrangements in the Church by the Garden Club Please come along and support us

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9 A secondmetal theft took place at a new building site inCotton End Road , between 6.45 pm on Sunday Ringmaster Message 5thand 9.30 am on Monday 6th June. The offender has gained entry to the site and forced open the door to a shed. Scrap Metal has been taken. from Crime reference, J,H,/,2,3,6,1,9,/2011. Residents in Wilstead are asked to be vigilant, and to burglary Wilstead. review the security of all outbuildings, after a garage A took place at a warehouse in Tuesday burglarytook place in Cotton End Road, on The offence took place between 5.00 pm on 14th Wednesday 15th June. Tuesday 31st May. The offence took place between and 7.10 am on 4.00 and 5.00 pm. The offender forced the padlock on the door to the The offender forced open the door to the garage, and warehouse. Alarge amount of scrap metal was taken. 20 vehicle batteries were taken. A vehicle at the Crime reference J,H,/,2,4,9,8,9,/2011. location was forced open, and a satellite navigation A burglary Bedford Road. system was also taken. took place in The offence took place between 5.00 pm onTuesday 14th and If you have any information about this crime or other 7.00 am onWednesday 15th June. The house is suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control currently unoccupied. Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,H,/,2,2,7,3,8,/2011. The offender gained access to the rear garden, forcing open the back door. Heating equipment was taken Residents in Wilstead are asked to be vigilant and to from the house. review the security of all doors and windows, after 2 burglarieshave been reported over the weekend 4th / If you have any information about this crime or other 5th June. suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime A workshop was forced open inDane Lane, between reference, J,H,/,2,5,0,1,8,/2011. Friday 3rd and Monday 6th June. Once inside Scrap Metal has been taken. Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or Crime reference, J,H,/,2,3,6,5,1,/2011. email to [email protected]

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11 Borough's Seasonal VegetationClearance contract has been Village Footpath Group let for some of the more distant parish paths. Wanted! If you know of a footpath which is in need of mowing please Meetings let us know. The next meeting is onSaturday 23rd July in the small hall in the Village Hall at 10.00am. If you are interested in helping to look after the footpaths and bridleways around Walk Leaflets the village, please come along. The free re vamped Wilstead Circular Walk 1 leaflets which are now available in the Post Office, Woolpack & Red Lion Working Parties are being snapped up. We are trying to keep them re- stocked as quickly as possible so apologies if you find the The working party in June attempted to put in two more leaflet holder empty and please try again in a few days. kissing gates on the footpath which runs from Cotton End Rd, through the Stables and out towards Elms Lane (FP8). Having removed the stiles unfortunately the parts of the Walks kissing gates delivered didn't match and so the gates couldn't be installed. The newly created gaps then had to be The late May walk was around Woburn and provided great made stock / horse proof with the remnants of the stiles. views of hundreds of deer and masses of rhododendrons. This meant you have to climb over a post & rail fence until Unfortunately the footpath along the edge of the elephant & replacement parts are available, assembled & installed. rhino enclosures was closed in order to strengthen the fence The working party did however manage to re-site a loose but this didn't detract from a pleasant wander through the way mark post and do some vegetation clearance, so all the parkland and woods. work was not in vain. The June walk around Dunton fell victim to the weather These replacement parts have now been delivered and so with rain falling late afternoon & all evening. these gates should be put in by the end of July. A further stile will be replaced where the footpath meets If you fancy a social stroll through Bedfordshire Cotton End Rd but advice is being sought from the Borough countryside then why not come along to one of these walks? Rights of Way team as there isn't very much room. Don't be put off by the distance. The walks are not route marches and everyone says how surprisingly easy it is to Mowing and brushcutting sessions are continuing and the wander along for 4 or 5 miles.

12 The next walk will be onFriday 22nd July , probably around Lilley or maybe we will try Dunton again. Meet in Wanted! Whitworth Way Car Park at 6.30pm. Gregg Gibson

Keep an eye on the village notice boards for details Gas Service Engineer Boiler Servicing, Gas Installations Nigel Jacobs, P3 contact 01234 400733 Natural Gas & LPG 25 Years British Gas & 12 Years LPG Experience Mobile Library Timetable For a Fast, Honest & Reliable Service Home: 01234 325434 Wixams - Children's Playground Mobile: 07805 028462 Dates Tuesday 12th & 26th July & 9th August Time 3.10pm - 3.40pm Corgi Registration No. 227133 Wilstead Dates Wednesday 6th & 20th July & 3rd August WILSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL Times Black Hat Close 2.40pm - 2.50pm Briar Bank Park 1.50pm - 2.10pm Methodist Church 3.20pm - 3.40pm PLAYGROUP Vicarage Lane Layby 2.15pm - 2.35pm c/o Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead 76 Cotton End Road 2.55pm - 3.15pm Registered Charity Number 1027263 The Pre-School is open Monday-Friday 9.15-11.45am and 12.45-3.15pm Also available Breakfast Club 8am-9am A Member of the Lunch Club 11.45-12.45pm Puzzle Corner After School Club 3.15-6pm Please telephone 01234 742546 LEARNING Anytime for further information ALLIANCE

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M.O.T. Testing Centre Press Secretary Cars, Motorcycles, Light Commercials Also Diesels and Catalysts Mondays - Fridays 8.30 am - 6 pm ChristianAid Saturdays 8.30 am - 1 pm This year Christian Aid Week raised£723.52, an excellent result and thanks are due to all those who gave 133 Bedford Road, Wilstead so generously, and to those who helped to post envelopes, Telephone: 740252 collect them, and to count the money.

ChristianAid works in three ways to end poverty It funds long term development, responds to emergencies, and challenges injustice which keeps people in poverty. The Stables Funds are never given to governments, but instead to local organisations. There are often questions raised Equestrian Centre about money used to raise funds. For every £1 donated in 2009/2010, 83p was used for direct charitable projects. 148 Cotton End Road, Wilstead MK45 3DP Local volunteers collecting in Christian Aid week help to ! Riding Lessons for Children & Adults keep costs down. ! ! We have a wide selection of ponies and Veronica Scargill horses for beginners to experienced ! ! Large Floodlit Indoor and Outdoor Schools Parish Council Vacancy ! ! Livery vacancies available; full, part & Information working There are currently two vacancies on the ! Parish Council ! Excellent Hacking & frequent Jumping This is an interesting and very varied role so if you Shows have an interest in local matters and making a ! difference then please contact the Clerk for an ! Pony Days during school holidays informal chat to find out more. ! ! The Council would like those interested to write a Childrens Birthday Parties arranged brief synopsis about themselves and what local matters they are interested in and send them to Telephone the Clerk at [email protected] Applications are most welcome from all parts of 01234 743287 or 07909524983 the Wilshamstead ward

14 number on the bottom outside edge on the casing. Vauxhall Wing Mirrors Flying Away That meansWanted! we can identify the stolen parts if we in Bedfordshire arrest those suspected of stealing them,” she said. We have free ultraviolet markers to give away to Bedfordshire Police are investigating a string of wing people to do this and they are available from mirror thefts across the county. Greyfriars, Luton, and Ampthill police stations. The UV pens can also be used to mark all Reports have been received over the last six months household property such as electrical items, mobile of exceptionally high numbers of colour-coded wing phones and bikes etc. mirror casings being stolen from cars. If people who would like an indelible marker which is The predominant targets are Vauxhalls, mostly from completely unique to their household they can buy Smartwater Bedford and Luton. In fact, 81 offences have been from Neighbourhood Watch for a £20 01234 275165. reported between January and June 1st this year. fee, call Fifty three of these thefts were from Vauxhalls, with Mark 4 and 5 Astras being the most commonly stolen type. Newsletter “We've noticed a significant upturn in these type of DEADLINE thefts in the last few months,” said Det Con Vicky Willett, from the Intelligence Unit. “The mirror casings Friday 22nd July are not cheap to replace and because they are not for any copy, new advertisements or changes to existing advertisements marked by the manufacturers, even if we find them it's The next newsletter will be published on Fri 5th Aug difficult to trace them back to their rightful owners and All paperwork concerning Neighbourhood Watch can be delivered to any of the editorial prove they are stolen. That means the criminal could team and will be distributed to the appropriate person. get away with the crime and continue stealing.” Next Co-ordinators’ Meeting “We're investigating the spate of thefts but we also The next co-ordinators’ meeting will be held on really need the public's help. We'd like as many Mon 1st August at 149A Cotton End Road at 7.30pm people as possible to write their postcode and house Telephone Number List to cut out and keep by your telephone Wilstead EMERGENCY...... 999 CRIME IN PROGRESS...... 999 Baby & Toddler Group Police Headquarters...... 841212 Meet Every FRIDAY Morning PC Andy Sharman...... 01234 842433 from 9.45 am to 11.45 am CRIME STOPPERS...... 0800 555 111 at ABANDONED VEHICLES...... 01234 221768 Borough Councillor WILSTEAD METHODIST CHURCH Graeme Coombes...... 07815 302318 Cotton End Road, Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch Enquiries: Stephen Hoath (Chairperson) 304288 Central Office...... 01234 275165 Wilstead Good Neighbours..... 07807 408928 “Who’s Who” Neighbourhood Watch, Wilstead GARDEN MACHINERY CENTRE AREA CO-ORDINATOR and Petrol Lawnmower Winter Servicing ADVERTISEMENTS & ACCOUNTS from £60 GERALD GALE, 149A Cotton End Road...... 740972 New Briggs & Stratton engines EDITORS fitted from £139 Neighbourhood Watch & Crime Prevention News/Information FREE Collection and Delivery in Wilstead Visit our website at www.mowamania.com GERALD GALE, 149A Cotton End Road ...... 740972 All servicing carried out by Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician Local Village News & Information Bedfordshire Trading Standards Approved ALAN BEARD, 2 Brambles...... 301867 SALES•• SPARES SERVICE • REPAIRS ART EDITOR 1a Edison Road, (off Caxton Road), Elms Industrial Estate, Bedford LINDA MARLTON, 157 Cotton End Road...... 403829 Telephone: 327555 Open Tues - Sat 9am - 5pm. Closed Sun & Mon Printed by White Hart Press, 58A York Street, Bedford.

15 Tel: 01234 404096 Wilstead Garden Club MNS Mobile: 07876528260 We had really good weather this year for our members' garden visits in June, and thank you to everyone who came Internal work External Work along, and especially to Mary, Viv and Lyn for opening their Alterations & General Building Fascia Soffit & Guttering gardens to us. This is the 4th year we have run this event and Plastering (Artex Removal) Garage Doors (Remote Control) we have had mixed weather in the past, in fact one year we Bathroom & Kitchens Patios ended up in the pub because of the rain. What a shame! Refurbishment Fencing Tiling Block Paving The Garden Club has been running since 2007 and our Painting & Decorating Decking regular supporters keep coming back for more, so thank you to them. If anyone would like to join us, they will be made MNS Property Maintenance very welcome. Pollards Close, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3HA Our next meeting is onTuesday 19th July when we are having a talk from Roger Skipper entitled 'My Garden Through the Year”. Roger has spoken to us before about Penstemons and we thoroughly enjoyed his visit, and anticipate this new talk will be just as interesting. White Hart Press We meet at the village hall at 8 pm and the admission is £1.50. Everyone is welcome, there is no annual whp membership so just drop in as it suits you and pay as you go. We are a very friendly group, and would love to see you. Jackie Lloyd 01234 742757 [email protected]

This newsletter is published by Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch, part of Bedford & District NW Association, in close co-operation with Bedfordshire Police.

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