TheDownSide DownmagazineSide MARCH / APRIL / MAY 2018 Welcome to the Downside Magazine! Dear Readers, Welcome to our Spring edition of the Downside magazine. We have had an excellent start in 2018 because our team is expanding and we had new volunteers joining in. Calvin joined us in November last year and he took photographs for our last edition of the magazine. We are hoping more of his fabulous photos will be included in many magazines to come. In January this year we also had Annmarie, Emma and Jurgita joining our team. This edition has been edited by Jurgita, who has done graphic design before and we all think the magazine looks great. It has been a very challenging edition as we received a lot of great articles and information, and because we like to include everything sent to us Jurgita worked really hard to fit it all in. We hope you enjoy reading the magazine and maybe attend some of the featured events happening on Downside and Blows Downs. For a quick dates check please look at The Dates For Diary at the back. There are articles and events for all ages and we hope you find all the information helpful and articles enjoyable. If there is anything you would like to see in the Downside magazine in the future, please drop us an email or post us a letter to the address below. Downside Magazine Volunteers Your Downside Magazine team Clive Bates, Calvin Cenz, Visit facebook.com/DownsideMagazineDunstable Mary Cuckson, Amanda Evans, The magazine is also available free in digital form on Linda Nash, Jana Veyres, our website downsidemagazinedunstable.co.uk Moira Wollington, Kim Woodland, Jurgita Zizyte. If you would like to advertise or write an article for the next edition, please contact: Downside Neighbourhood Centre, Oakwood Ave, LU5 4AS You can call us on 01582 666 403, pop in, write to us or send us your article and photos on an email: [email protected] If you require any help writing your article, we’ll be happy to assist. DEADLINE FOR JUNE 2018 EDITION IS 30TH APRIL 2018 Key Contacts Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Dunstable Town Council 0300 300 8000 CBC REPAIRS (e.g. Pot holes) 01582 513 000 0300 300 8049 [email protected] STREET LIGHT - report a problem Cllr Gloria Martin (lamp identification number on the lamp post) Dunstable Town Mayor 0300 300 8049 Tel: 01582 666 910 Downside Neighbourhood Centre Cllr Philip Crawley DTC 01582 666 403 Cllr Eugene Ghent DTC & CBC St Augustine’s Academy Tel: 01582 703 036 01582 661 778 Cllr Jessica Castle DTC Downside Pre-School Tel: 01582 931 632 01582 660 833 Police Contact Non-emergencies 101 ZSNT. [email protected] Any opinion expressed in these articles is not necessarily the opinion of the editor. 2 Downside Neighbourhood Centre
Regular Programme Oakwood Ave LU5 4AS Monday - Friday Tel: 01582 666403 Monday %Breastfeeding brasserie 12:00 - 1:30pm %Weigh and Play 1:00 - 3pm Health Visitor & Family Support Worker available
Tuesday %Baby Maestros 10:30 - 11:30am 0-12months
Wednesday %Music Makers 10:00 - 11am Breastfeeding Brasserie (term time only) Come and chat to Thursday %Budding Explorers 1:15 - 2.45pm Michelle & Emma or one of the Health Visitor Friday team who are trained breast %Mini Movers 9:15 - 10:45am feeding advisors. Support & advice along with a cuppa For more information, please request is available every a copy of the What’s on Guide. Monday from 12 – 1:30 (if you need help at other times please call us)
Easter Activities Wednesday 4th April – Easter egg hunt Wednesday 11th April – Spring Watch Booking required, see our Facebook page or call into the centre for more details
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4 Jim and Christine's years on Downside How long have you been living on Downside? Since January 1958, 4 years after we got married. We lived in Graham Road first and in 1967 we moved to Woodfield Green. What was living on Downside like then? There were still no roads and footpaths, just mud everywhere back then! The buses also did not go as far as Downside. They stopped at Great Northern Road and you had to walk the rest of the way. The flats in Morcom Road were just being built and there were only fields past them. Graham Road was right on the foot of Blows Downs as there was no Jardine Way. Where the Holiday Inn is now was a rubber factory. Woodfield Green had a big green in the middle of the houses where children played football. The original Woodfield Green houses were made of cement blocks and by the 1980s they were falling apart. Woodfield Green Residents Association was formed then to negotiate with South Bedfordshire District Council the best option for residents. It was decided that the old houses will be taken down and new modern houses will be built instead. We were away on holiday in October 1988 and on our return we found a letter informing us we are moving to a new house in November! Did your children go to local schools? St. Augustine's Church and Downside Lower School opened in 1959. The church used to have a playschool 50 years ago. Both boys went to Downside Lower School, then the older son went to the Priory school in Britain Street and the younger one to Streetfield Middle school. After they both went to Manshead which was a brand new school then. Jim, you regularly attend WG&D Resident's Association meetings. When did you join? I joined about six years ago. There was a parking issue I wanted to discuss so Tony and Clive suggested to come to one of their meetings and next thing I know Clive says “By the way you're on the committee”. I didn't join before that because I was still actively running every weekend. Now I still run but not as much. We went on couple of trips to the seaside with the Association before I joined. One of the most marvellous trips that the Association ever did was a mystery trip. We went on two coaches and went around different places in Hertfordshire. What would you like to see in the Downside Estate future? I would like to see proper play area for children and a proper place for older people to meet. There is a lot of loneliness and it would benefit these people to have regular coffee meetings where it is easy for them to walk. Another thing is there is not much to do for the youngsters. There are not many proper organised clubs on the estate. It would also be nice to have events for everyone on the estate to bring the community together i.e. pantomime, dance nights etc.
5 Dunstable Town Council
Dunstable Town Council hosted its first Big Lunch in 2017. Despite the appalling weather on the day the event was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Following on from last year's success we are holding the event again this year. So if you are aged over 65 and live in Dunstable then you may be interested in attending the Big Lunch on Tuesday 12 June In Grove House Gardens 11.00 am to 2.15 pm. We have 100 places for this free event but you will need to apply for a ticket by contacting Sandy Coyle on 01582 891408 or [email protected] . The event will be held in a large marquee on the lawn. There will be a picnic style lunch served and a variety of entertainment to enjoy. There will be a lot of useful information on hand and representation from appropriate organisations. Tickets will be on a first come first served basis so don't delay register today! Dunstable In Bloom 2018 – Over 55's Coffee Mornings Theme: Remembrance and Peace
Dunstable Town Council's Older Peoples Support Officer invites you to attend one If you enjoy the Towns parks and gardens, of our informal but informative Coffee the street floral displays and even the pretty Mornings gardens you see on your walks around the town; then why not join in and help make March 13 at Dunstable Cemetery the town even better! How? There are lots Chapel 10.00 am to 12 noon of ways, even if you don't have a garden. April 17 at Grove Corner Young You can put out hanging baskets or Peoples Centre 10.00 am to 12 noon containers of all shapes and sizes. Or May TBC - please check Dunstable decorate the outside of a wheelbarrow and Town Council website plant it up as part of the Wheelie Fantastic project. You can do it alone or join in with friends and neighbours. You can spruce up The coffee mornings are free to attend your own garden or join together to and are a wonderful way to meet others brighten up a community area. The choices and chat over a cuppa and a biscuit. are endless but the results can be There could be other organisations amazing. If you would like more information present with information you may find on how you can be a part of Dunstable In useful but the main purpose is Bloom then contact. just to meet other people. [email protected]
6 Springtime Fun for All
Dunstable Town Council have loads of FREE events and activities to help you shake off the winter blues and help you back into the swing of things. For families why not get creative with the kids at our Family Fun Events at Creasey Park Community Football Centre: Tuesday 10 April 10.00 am to 12 noon Friday 1 June 10.00 am to 12 noon Book your FREE place on www.dunstable.gov.uk Or for family weekend fun visit Priory Gardens: Celebrating St George - Saturday 21 April 11.00 am to 4.00 pm WW1 Commemorative Event – Saturday 12 May 11.00 am to 4.00 pm Both events will have something for everyone!
The Great British Spring Clean If you want to get out and about in the fresh air and also help your community, then why not join your family, friends and neighbours in our very own Downside Litter Pick. We will meet up at Downside Children’s Centre on Wednesday 7 March 3.30 pm returning for tea and biscuits at 4.30 pm. Bags and pickers will be provided.
BE Junior Wardens kicked off 2018 after an enjoyable Christmas break focussing on a new topic for the term. This will be looking at community cohesion within the local area. The group will also be taking part in the Great British Spring Clean 2018 on Wednesday 7 March 2018 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm which will include a litter pick around Downside.
7 Walk volu nteers needed We are looking for volunteers and walkers who are keen to start a community dog walk in the Downside area .
A chance to exercise, socialise and enjoy the outdoor s with your four-legged friends. Full wa lk leader training will be provided to new walk leaders. Offers from Travel Choices · Cycle parking · Group cycle rides · Cycle confidence sessions · Bike recy cling scheme · Bike maintenance · Walking groups
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8 Weatherfield Academy
Ofsted praises Weatherfield Academy for the outstanding personal development, behaviour and welfare of its pupils. Weatherfield Academy in Dunstable is truly a special school, in every sense of the word. Not only do they cater solely for students with special educational needs, they have a special place in the heart of the local community, the pupils, parents and staff. Their recent Ofsted report highlights how they are excelling in their abilities and delivering on the school’s main ethos of “Become the Best Person They Can Be”. Ofsted rated Weatherfield Academy’s personal development, behaviour and welfare of students as outstanding with an overall good rating for the school. Head Teacher Mr Selmes explained “Our expectations are very high. We know that every single one of our pupils has great potential and it is our job to support them in realising that potential to the full. We are able to achieve this, thanks to the wonderful support and long-term commitment we have from businesses and the wider community in Dunstable. Thanks to them, our pupils now benefit directly from fantastic facilities and vastly improved resources.” Weatherfield Academy is a special school with 118 students. The Academy has an excellent learning environment looked after almost entirely by the students themselves. The Academy is for young people who find it difficult to maintain their progress in mainstream educational settings. All young people who attend Weatherfield Academy have an SEN Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP). The Academy is set up in the same way as a mainstream school. The small class groups linked to specialist teaching and support, give the young person an opportunity to work with peers and build a set of life skills from which to approach their future. The Academy's mission is to work together to place the young person at the centre of all we strive for by developing confidence, independence and life-long learning. Contacts: Mr Joe Selmes, Head Teacher. Ph 01582 605632, weatherfi[email protected]
Life at St. Augustine's Academy continues to be as exciting and fun-packed as ever and we would like to share with you the work that we have been doing in collaboration with St. Augustine's Church and the Diocese of St. Albans. Rev. Ricky Turner and members of the church regularly provide our children with a wealth of opportunities to explore Christian traditions and learn about the Christian faith. During the Christmas period, our pupils took part in Christmas Activity Days, where they learnt about the significance of 'Angels', and our choir took part in the church Christmas Carol Service. At the beginning of January, the children made Christingles and took part in a special Christingle service at school. It was a very special event and 'wows' of delight could be heard from the children as they saw the lit candles. Rev. Ricky also comes into school, on a weekly basis, to lead collective worship; we always look forward to his visits. As part of their Curriculum, our Year 3 pupils have twice visited St Albans Abbey recently, and have been awestruck by the magnificence and beauty of the abbey building. They have learnt about the life of St Alban, the traditions of the abbey, and spent a day learning about Roman life. Our value for this half term, at St. Augustine's, is 'courage'. We are learning how to be self-controlled and to build up our own personal resilience and independence; especially in learning. It is by making mistakes, and challenging ourselves, that we learn. If you would like to find out more about our school, we have now launched our brand new website which is modern, vibrant and continually being updated. The web site provides a wealth of information about St. Augustine's and gives you a flavour of life and learning at our school. www.staugustinesacademy.co.uk. 9 Downside Pre School
Downside Preschool believe that children learn through play in a safe and secure environment and with adults that understand their needs.
www.downsidepreschool.com Visitors are welcome at any time!
Places available at Downside Pre-School Downside Pre-school offers high quality education and care for children from 2-5 years of age. We are open 5 days a week from 8.45am to 3.15pm and offer 15 hours funding for eligible 2 year old children. We also offer 30 hours funding for eligible 3 and 4 year olds. There is 15 hours of funding available for children of 3 and 4 years. If you are not eligible for the 2 year old funding our prices are £4.30 per hour. Please contact Mrs Julie Russell Downside 01582 660833 Pre-School manager. Our telephone number is
Fly-tipping responsibilities, fines and how to stop it
Your waste, your responsibility (and that’s not a load of rubbish). It is a criminal offence to fly tip, putting your sofa/fridge or any other rubbish outside your property IS fly tipping. You are still responsible if you pay someone to take your rubbish away and they fly tip it.
Conviction in a Crown Court may result in an unlimited fine and/or five years imprisonment. Top Tip – if someone is taking your rubbish ask to see their Waste Carriers Licence, if in doubt call the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 or email [email protected] ask where they are taking it, keep a note of vehicle registration numbers, names and contact details. Help to stop Downside being blighted by rubbish
10 9th Dunstable Scout Group
Since the previous issue of this magazine we will hopefully all have enjoyed Christmas and the New Year, and so we move into 2018, looking forward to another year of fun and adventurous Scouting. On Christmas Eve, at the invitation of Rev Ricky Turner, some of our Beavers and Cubs performed a little tableau during the afternoon family carol service at St Augustine's church. I'm told the congregation rather enjoyed this.The young people brought in and built a simple bivouac shelter using small branches and sticks collected from the woods, covered by a blanket, representing the rough shelter offered to the infant Jesus when his family could find nowhere to stay in Bethlehem. Beaver Section The year got off to a good start with a visit by all the Dunstable District Beaver colonies to a performance of the pantomime Beauty and the Beast at Luton Library Theatre. This was much enjoyed by all, young people and leaders alike. Another good start: at our first meeting of the year, we officially invested a new Beaver, Aidan, into the colony. Welcome Aidan and I hope you enjoy many years of Scouting with us. Cub Section Our activity program this term is focussed on creative tasks, designing, building and decorating various objects. Getting out and about, in early March (unless the weather is REALLY atrocious) the Cubs will be hiking from the green in Caddington back to our meeting place at the Downside Community Centre. This is a great opportunity for parents to join their Cub on a gentle walk across some of Bedfordshire's beautiful countryside. You'll be very welcome. We shall shortly be sending out details to parents about our major event of 2018, the Summer Cub Camp taking place from 22-24 June at the Phasels Wood Activity Centre at Kings Langley. Parents: please make a note in your diaries to keep the weekend clear! Scout Section Another round of the annual District Scouts competition took place at the end of January - the general knowledge quiz. Scouts complete in teams against other troops in the District, and need to be quick on their answer buttons as they don't have much time to think before the next question is up. A total of 13 teams from 10 troops entered. Our team of four Scouts scored 61 points out of a possible 100, the winning team, 4th Dunstable, scoring an impressive 79 points. The air rifle shooting round of the competition that was due to take place in November has been held over until the Spring. Activities this term include a visit to Dunstable Fire Station, always a popular night for the Scouts. Something to do with water and hoses I believe? How can my child join? Scouting is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 years, and beyond. Why not let your young person come along and try scouting for free for a couple of weeks to see if they like it. We have no waiting lists so you can join straight away. Beavers meet on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7:15pm. Leader, Cheryl Baldwin Cubs meet on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Leader, Simon Baldwin Scouts meet on Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9pm. Leader, Ed Waymark Meeting places: Beavers and Cubs at the Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road; Scouts at the Ardley Heights Scout hut up Buttercup Lane, off Canesworde Road. What does it cost? The cost is £10 per calendar month (x12) if paying by Standing Order (our preferred method), or £11 per month (x11) if paying by cash or cheque. There is a £10 investiture fee payable once only when the young person decides to stay and has met the requirements to join the movement. Graham Webb, Group Scout Leader, email: [email protected] 11 Woodfield Green & Downside Residents Association
In 2017: Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch December's Senior Citizens' Christmas lunch was a success and all enjoyed the day. There was a total of 54 people including many councillors and the mayor with her consort.
The Regeneration of Southwood Rd Roundabout The WG&D Residents Association took up the Southwood Road roundabout regeneration as a community project. The project was led by the Chair of the Residents Association Tony Cootes with help of Jim McIntosh, Del Dawson and other residents. As the vast majority agree this accomplishment highlights what can be achieved when a few individuals decide to try and improve an area. This regeneration would not have taken place without help from various organisations. The roundabout was entered into the Anglia In Bloom competition in Summer 2017. It received a certificate of participation from the Anglia In Bloom judges. The roundabout is low maintenance and still looks good. Our picture was taken in February 2018. Graham Rd The WG&D Residents Association worked with Central Bedfordshire Council during 2017 to make improvements and to clearly define parking areas and footpaths, plus install some bollards in Graham Rd. All works have now been completed and the only outstanding task which the RA is awaiting update on is the possible re-installation of the “missing” posts which were removed by roofers. In 2018: The Great British Spring Clean The WG&D Residents Association will be organising a litter pick of the estate on Sunday 18th March at 2pm (Meeting outside the Mayfield Centre) to join everyone in the country for The Great British Spring Clean. If you are free please join us to make Downside a clean and tidy place to live. The Great British Spring Clean is a campaign with a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches.
The WG&D Residents Association intend to have one or two events during summer of 2018. Watch this space for more details! 12 St Augustine's Church
It was great to see the children in Year 2 to Year 6 classes from St. Augustine's Academy on 8th and 15th December for their Christmas RE Active workshop sessions. Everyone explored together how significant angels were in the Christmas story. Some thought about how God can work through us all as messengers to pass on the good news of His love to others. The children engaged attentively and spoke thoughtfully to each other. We all thoroughly enjoyed the action song that Ricky taught us and some children could be heard still singing the song as they left the church to walk back up to school! For important events: To arrange a christening (baptism), wedding or funeral at St Augustine's Church please contact Revd Ricky Turner on 01582 528485. Or to arrange a christening (baptism), wedding or funeral at The Priory Church please contact Jackie Roberts (the Parish Administrator) on 01582 477401
Looking for a party venue? Please join us for our New Special Children's Party regular services: Rates available!! Rooms for Hire Sunday 10.30am: St. Augustine's Church rooms and kitchen Sung Eucharist and Junior Church except can be hired for a variety of functions and on the 4th Sunday of each month needs, from small meetings and regular 4th Sunday of the month 10.30am: activity groups to larger parties and Family Service led by our Worship Group special events. We have what you need! Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00pm: For more information about booking Evening Prayer Please contact Wednesdays 10.30am: Andrea Haughton tel: 01582 660974 Said Eucharist and tea/coffee or email [email protected]. Forthcoming events Race Night on Saturday 28th April 7.30pm Easter Celebrations Spring Fayre date to be confirmed (please see our website) Lent Group with Lunch: every Tuesday through Lent at 12.15pm on 20th, 27th We continue to support the Foodbank February, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March. with a distribution centre every Thursday morning from 9.30am – 11.30am. Maunday Thursday Supper and Service Foodbank vouchers can be obtained from at 7pm followed by a vigil until midnight the Downside Neighbourhood Centre on 29th March. (next to St. Augustine's Academy). Easter Sunday Holy Communion Service www.trusselltrust.org at 10.30am on 1st April
For further information about news and events please visit our website: www.dunstableparish.org.uk/st-augustines-church 13 DOG TRAINING EVENT Family Pop-up Watch Saturday 19th May Meet the Livestock 10.30am to 12.30pm Come and discover more about Blow’s Only ₤8 per dog - Downs, it’s wildlife and resident grazers. booking essential Meet some of our 4-legged conservationists The Paddocks, and find out how they help the local wildlife. Blow’s Downs accessed Wed 11th April via Half Moon Lane, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm LU5 4AE Blow’s Downs Nature Reserve the Paddocks nearest entrance Join us for fun dog training session with Half Moon Lane (LU5 4AE) professional trainer Tom founder of Unique Entry: ₤3.50 per child, Pets. Pick up some handly tips, have fun accompanying adults free - with you dog and learn about how you can booking is essential help protect some of Blow’s Downs For more information & to book fantastic Wildlife. contact: Sarah 01525 874317 Sarah or [email protected] www.wildlifebcn.org facebook.com/groups/northchiternschalk
Beginners Bird Song Walk on Blow’s Downs Sunday 29th April – 8am-10am meeting point for the walk is the Skimpot entrance to Blows Downs. Join us for an early morning spring walk on Blows Downs nature reserve with CBC Senior Countryside Officer, Steve Halton. The focus of this walk will be to learn the art of identifying birds by their calls and song. Bring your binoculars, (we will have some available to borrow on the day) and join us afterwards for morning tea/coffee and cake. Entry: £5 Booking essential Contact Ruth 01525 874317 [email protected]
14 A Confusion of Saints By Tony Woodhouse
Although our parish church, St Peter's, is generally called 'The Priory' most churches are usually known by the name of the saint to which they were dedicated at their consecration. In early medieval history when the Priory was built, this was generally a Bible heavyweight like St. Peter, St. Mary, or a 'holy martyr' such as St. Alban or St. Katherine. Such saint dedications however ceased at the Protestant Reformation, only to be reintroduced by the Victorians as they built quite a number of new churches. There are no set rules as to the choice of a patron saint for a new church, but it seems to have become the custom that the saint chosen has, in times past, been in some way connected with the location of the new church. This seems to be apparent if we consider our local churches: St, Frehemunde 'Fremund' (a Saxon Saint): related to King Offa, ruler of Mercia, a Kingdom which included the present The St. Augustine of Hippo location of Dunstable. He was killed in battle against the pagan Icon in St Augustine's of Danes and his remains were later enshrined for 400 years in the Canterbury Church, Downside Priory Church. St Katherine: The first ever recorded dramatic performance in England took place in Dunstable in the 12th century. It was Geoffrey de Gorham's miracle play about the martyrdom of St. Katherine. St. Augustine (of Hippo): An important figure in the early Roman Catholic Church, he modified the strict monastic confinement rules of St. Benedict so that his followers, 'Augustinian Canons' could minister in the outside world by holding masses in churches, caring for the sick and providing accommodation for pilgrims and travellers. These Augustinian Canons were invited by King Henry I to become the incumbents of Dunstable's great new Priory and the administrators of his Town of Dunstable, an arrangement which lasted for nearly 500 years up until the Reformation. It would therefore seem that a dedication of a modern Dunstable church to St. Augustine of Hippo was the obvious choice. It wasn't done! The church in Downside was instead dedicated to St. Augustine of Canterbury. St. Augustine of Canterbury is credited with bringing Roman Christianity to England, so the dedication might seem to have some credence in the broadest terms. But looking at his personal history, he was directed by Pope Gregory the Great to convert England to the Roman Church and he reluctantly landed in Kent in 595AD. He converted, with royal patronage, the Kingdom of Kent and became the first Archbishop of Canterbury, but, most of the rest of England, including Mercia, was already Christian owing its allegiance to the Celtic Church and although Augustine met the Celtic Bishops at Malmesbury, on the then border of Wessex, in an attempt to unify the two churches, he failed. So it had no effect on this area. He also seems to have had no known direct association with this Mercia during his lifetime. So why was he chosen over St. Augustine of Hippo? Maybe there was some unrevealed ecclesiastical reason, or preference, or was it perhaps just a mistake by a confused cleric? Whichever, where does it leave us? In a state of confusion! There is a large icon in St. Augustine's of Canterbury church showing St. Augustine of Hippo and the story goes that at the dedication of the church even the Bishop's sermon was about the wrong St. Augustine. Does it matter? 'What's in a name?' St Augustine's church is a kind, welcoming place with an enthusiastic new vicar and full of the love of Christ. A credit to any saints name.
15 Dates for You Diary
Woodfield Green and Downside (WG&D) Residents Association meets at Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road on the dates below. Everyone is welcome! MARCH 4 Easter Egg Hunt - contact Downside Neighbourhood Centre to book, p.3 7 The Great British Spring Clean of Downside - more information on p.7 11 Spring Watch - contact Downside Neighbourhood Centre to book, p.3 18 The Great British Spring Clean of Downside - more information on p.12 21 WG&D Residents Association meeting 7.15pm Downside Community Centre APRIL 11 Family Pop-up Watch. Meet the Livestock - book with the Wildlife Trust, p.14 18 WG&D Residents Association meeting 7.15pm Downside Community Centre MAY 18 WG&D Residents Association AGM meeting 7.15pm Downside Community Centre 19 Dog Training Event - book with the Wildlife Trust, p.14 JUNE 22-24 Summer Cub Camp - see 9th Dunstable Scouts article for information, p.9 Dunstable Town Council events and Over 55's Coffee mornings - see page 7 St. Augustine Church events, regular and Easter services - see page 13 EXERCISE on Downside – www.ourparks.org.uk – book your class in advance! Pilates Premium Class (Every Thursday) 12noon - Premium Member gets access to Premium Classes. If you decide it isn't for you - no problem. No commitment. You can cancel at any time. 12 months recurring membership is £49.99 or 1 month recurring Premium membership is £4.99. Your membership will renew automatically every year.
We take great care to ensure Police Contact all information in the Downside magazine is correct As always, if you need us: at the time of going to press. However, we would advise in emergency please dial 999 everyone to phone and check in non-emergencies call us on 101 details prior to making a long trip ... or promise! Email address: [email protected] Downside Talents Special thanks to the following sponsors for their contribution Shadoo (Gayana Kalnikaite) Artist | Hobbyist | Digital Art Funded by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation’s London Luton I draw illustrations, more about me: instagram.com/shadoouge Airport Operations Ltd Fund. shadoodraws.tumblr.com