August 2011 EWSLETTER Nincluding Parish Council News “Caring for the Community Without Prejudice” Published by Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch, part of & District NW Association Press Release on behalf of the Community Safety JULY Partnership 27th July Lift the Handle, Turn the Key CRIME FIGURES

This is the simple message being given to residents by BURGLARY IN A DWELLING the Community Safety Partnership to reduce the risk Thursday 17th July, 5.30pm of burglary. Bedford Road, Wilstead

Following the success of Police's BURGLARY IN A DWELLING ATTEMPTED Operation Peak which aimed to reduce burglaries during Saturday 9th July, 4.30am the winter months, Council and its Morgans Close, Wilstead partners are now passing on a clear message to communities, ensure your properties are secure all year VICTIMLESS CRIME AWAITING round. UPDATES Saturday 16th July, 10.31pm By securely locking UPVC doors - along with keeping Pollards Close, Wilstead valuables out of sight burglaries around the area could be prevented particularly as the evenings are getting CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO DWELLINGS longer, the weather starting to warm up and people Saturday 2nd July, 1pm spending times in their gardens thinking their houses Little Causeway, won't be a target.

All too often police get reports of people who have come in from the garden to find someone has slipped through a keys are easily accessible near to your front and back front or back door and grabbed easily removable items doors. You should also develop and practice a fire such as handbags or wallets - or even keys along with the escape plan for your home and make sure that all family car. members of the household including visitors know how to quickly and safely evacuate the building. Most thieves are lazy opportunists and if they see a door left wide open, or possibly unlocked with the owner Cllr Brian Spurr, Executive Member for Sustainable engrossed elsewhere, they will not hesitate to take Communities Services at Central Bedfordshire Council advantage of the situation. said: "By taking very small and simple steps we can help reduce the amount of burglaries that take place around Another very common method of entry is whereby Central Bedfordshire. The summer is a time when offenders will smash a window or a pane of glass close to people are out and enjoying the weather, but everyone the door lock, reach in and open the front or rear door needs to be vigilant and take measures to ensure that they from the inside. This is made possible if a key has been do not become a victim of crime." left in the back of the door, the door only has a simple latch lock and no deadlock, or if a lock exists but is not Your Co-ordinator is used.

Whilst it is important to implement measures to protect your property from burglary it is also very important to be able to escape quickly in the event of a fire. Therefore, keep a window key in every room and ensure that door Players' News Wilstead Garden Club 1 The Wilstead Players Drama Group was founded in 1971 Thank you to everyone who came along to Garden Club in and so this September we shall be celebrating our 40th July, to hear a great talk from Roger Skipper entitled 'My Anniversary! We have booked the Village Hall for Garden Through the Year”. We enjoyed his talk and found Friday 2nd September where, we hope, anyone who has it interesting and entertaining. It is very gratifying to see been connected with the group over the last four decades the Garden Club being so well supported. can join us to celebrate this achievement. We shall endeavour to contact as many past members as possible We had three new visitors, Enid, Ivor and May, hopefully but if you feel we've forgotten you, or someone you know they enjoyed themselves and we will see them again. of, do please come forward and speak to one of the The Garden Club members took part in the All Saints committee. It promises to be a lovely evening of Church Summer Fete and decorated the Church. There are nostalgia! photos of our displays on the village website. Thank you to We have been busy with rehearsals for “Ladies Down all of them for their efforts, and the Church did very well Under” by Amanda Whittington, which is to be this year, with the weather being in the main, fairly kind to performed in early October. This is the sequel to “Ladies them. Day” which we performed last year and which was so Our talk onTuesday 16th August is from Alan Portas successful. If you saw that and would like to find out what about Hedge Laying, with a presentation, and that will be happened to the four fish-packers from Hull after they very interesting to everyone. won all that money, then this is one you mustn't miss. We plan to perform the play at The Place in Bedford on We meet at the village hall at 8 pm and the admission is th Thursday 6 October, and then in the Village Hall on £1.50. Everyone is welcome, there is no annual Friday andSaturday 7th and 8 th October. Box Office membership so just drop in as it suits you and pay as you details will be given in the next Newsletter. We do need, go. We are a very friendly group, and would love to see however, help behind the scenes and Front of House, as you. usual, so if you feel you can offer assistance in these areas please do come forward. Jackie Lloyd 01234 742757 Jackie Tanswell [email protected]

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2 Allotment News August Jubilee Centre Toilets AW1 ILLIAMSON In response to our earlier questionnaire a number of Builders & Plasterers members indicated that they would make use of the toilets Extensions from Planning to Paving at the Centre. For security reasons only those members will Internal Plastering, External Rendering, receive an explanation of the necessary procedures to Lime Plasterworks, Block Paving, Patio Slabbing, access the toilets. Naturally the same information will be Brickworks, Fencing, Decking, Kitchens, given to future members and to any other member on Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating request. Your Satisfaction is my Guarantee “Best Kept” Plot Tel: 01234 741720 or 07759774922 The result of this friendly competition has usually been 38 Road, Wilstead, Beds MK45 3EX decided in the month of August. This year it is hoped that the plots will have been judged by Parish Council representatives during July as we believe there will have been more crops to view at this time. Steves Autos The Parish Council will also have conducted a general plot inspection by now. Watch this space. Cars & Vans Serviced & Repaired “Best Kept” awards will be made at the Flower and Produce Show on 10th September.

Waiting List Call Steve Numbering 4, the waiting list is: JD; SN; NW; JA. W.A.S.Treasurer Tel: 07808 593882 Our treasurer, Lisa Pywell has been doing an excellent job rear of 66 King Street , opp bungalow 63 for us throughout the year. Unfortunately she has also been doing an excellent job in her employment and further studies and regrets she will be unable to continue as treasurer beyond October'sAGM. Wilstead Pharmacy We have an ageing Secretary and a young Chairman now We now offer Free Blood Pressure check and we can help seeking a new Treasurer. Members are asked to consider you quit smoking on NHS stop smoking service. whether they are willing to consider this position. Further Please ask information is available from Lisa or from me. Take advantage of our free prescription collection and delivery service in Wilstead, , , Helpers Haynes, Bedford, Kempston and other surrounding areas. The condition of the tracks and paths is remarkably good. Opening Times: Many members have been seen to contribute to allotment Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.30pm site maintenance by destroying weeds, mowing paths and Saturday: 9am to 1pm Sunday Closed watering the flower boxes. Others have made their Telephone: 01234 740609. Fax: 744893 contributions without being seen! It is truly gratifying to e-mail: [email protected] say there are too many to thank individually but many 1 Crossroads, Church Road, Wilstead thanks to all. Youknow who you are. As a foot note to the above, if you know a colleague is Wilstead Mini Market mowing your path please make life easier and less CONVENIENCE STORE dangerous by winding up your hose pipe and ensuring that Guaranteed Lowest Prices Locally poles and canes do not lean out over the path. ! Pay Point ! Groceries ! Household Items ! Electric and Gas ! Off Licence - Many ! Soft Drinks Help! Tokens Special Offers ! Sweets ! Dry Cleaning ! Photo Developing ! Crisps ! ! After a morning of play and a satisfying meal my eyes Phone Top Up Printing Passport Photo began to close of their own accord and my armchair New Opening Times: beckoned. My Little Helper had her own idea: Monday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm “Grandad, you said after lunch we were going to pick Sunday 9am to 2pm strawberries”. Cash Machine John Bramall, in Store W.A.S.Secretary, 741042 3 verb Communicate ( ): WILSHAMSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL to exchange or make known (information) by speech, writing or other means NEWS ! Copywriting Rural Bulky Skip ! Website design, content and hosting ! Newsletter design, production and distribution Reminder, that this facility is in the village on ! Brochures, fliers and posters Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September at the ! Corporate image and identity following locations: ! Events and promotions ! Media communication Saturday 17th September Car park Whitworth Way 8.30am to 11.30am W: www.jimblackstock.co.uk Lay-by Bedford Road near Tel: 0871 218 0491 the recycling banks 11.30am to 1.30pm Bedford Road and Dane Lane 1.30pm to 2.30pm Sunday 18th September Luton Road loop Block Paving and Pollards Close 8.30am to 10.30am & Garden Services Dines Close garages 10.30am to12.30pm Please remember that this service is for household We Specialize in: waste only, no business or commercial waste will be accepted. Block Paving/Gravel Driveways Rotovating and Turf Laying Queen's Golden Jubilee Patios, Fencing, Garden Clearance A reminder that the Parish Council are facilitating a for a friendly, reliable service public open meeting on Saturday 3rd September Call Phil on between 10.30am and 12.30pm in Wilstead Village Mobile:07951 303467 or Home: 01234 406069 Hall for villagers to discuss their ideas for Bedford Road, Wilstead celebrations. Highways Matters: Works to Cotton End Road FOUREEZE PROPERTY SERVICES As you will have probably noticed the work carried Internal & External House Refurbishment out by Borough Council contractors last year to and Property Maintenance including: surface dress Cotton End Road has failed. The Borough Council have informed the Parish Council Bathroom Refurbishment the reason for the failure was unknown, but following Kitchen Refurbishment investigations it is felt that the most likely cause was Wall & Floor Tiling the very cold and wet weather during October and Decorating November. The Borough Council therefore, has Carpentry, Electrics and Artexing arranged for remedial works to be carried out on Patios, Paths and Drives Cotton End Road during August of this year, and the Free Design & Quotation Service contractors will not be charging Bedford Borough Council for this work. The exact timings of the work 01234 740266 or 07831 857299 will be advertised locally nearer the time to give residents sufficient warning of the works. Contacting the Parish Council The best way to contact the Council is still on 01234 Do you run your own business? 743152 or by visiting the Parish Office at the Village Hall on a Tuesday morning (8am to 12noon), or Do you hate paperwork? Thursday afternoon (12noon 4pm), or via email: WE LOVE IT!! [email protected] Very competitive rates Book-keeping, VAT, Payroll The Parish Council next meets on Monday 12th No job too small September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, members of the public are always welcome to attend. 01234 743079 Mobile 07778 029923 Lizzie Barnicoat A.J. BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES Clerk to the Parish Council

4 was to protect the public by reducing crime and focus Bedford and District on the offences that cause most harm. Neighbourhood Watch To reassure the public that there would be visible and active policing to tackle anti-social behaviour and to Association protect the most vulnerable. Another aim would be to satisfy the public by agreeing Minutes of the previous AGM, together with the the services the Force would provide and doing what Treasurer’s Report were approved. The past year’s was said would be done. All the aims would be activities and outlined objectives for the coming year delivered by being efficient and ensuring resources were covered in the Trustees’Report. are wisely allocated. The overall intention was to The Quiz Night is planned for Thursday 6th October. strive to become the most efficient Police Force in and Wales. Following the AGM there was a presentation by He continued by giving details of Neighbourhood Bedfordshire Police Chief ConstableAlf Hitchcock. Policing and the role of Constables, who would still be visible to fight crime; juggling resources; collaboration After a brief outline of his Police career, the Chief with Cambs and Herts Forces in areas such as Constable gave an explanation of the national funding homicide and surveillance; the role of the PCSOs and formula and what effect this complex formula would Specials; the grading of calls and reported incidents; have on funding for Beds Police who, having been the appointment system to investigate the less urgent disadvantaged in the past, now faced an extremely cases and the need to turn up at the agreed time – he difficult and challenging situation. He explained some did stress that if an incident was not a Police matter of the alternatives but considering what was best for that it was channelled to the correct person to deal the public, it was decided to allocate as much funding with it. as possible to front-line services. This could mean losing some personnel mainly from officer posts. Teams have been operating since April and already a There was a need to refocus on the core significant policing presence had resulted in responsibilities of fighting crime and protecting the encouraging signs. Despite acknowledging that all of public. He covered the plan in detail and as a result this was a massive task, the aim was to show in 6 the Force would deliver protection of life and property, months that things are being done differently and and protection from violence and disorder. The aim done well. Driveway THE CATS WHISKERS Rejuvenation Ltd Luxury Feline Holiday Retreat Council Contractor All aspects of Surfacing and Civil Engineering Tarmac Blocks Gravel Experts in transforming Beautiful Top Spec Boarding Cattery Your feline family members deserve nothing but the best, your existing drive to new so we go a long way to ensure they are safe, happy and content. You can be sure of the high standards of care and attention your cat will receive. 01234 742662 Your cat will love us and we will love your cat. 07912 444621 Come and visit us soon! 81 Bedford Road, Wilstead MK45 3HR Telephone: (01234) 304797 175 Cotton End Road, Wilstead Card payments accepted www.thecatswhiskers.net

5 dramatic away win at Great Linford against New City was Elstow Cricket Club preceded by a real white knuckle ride of a match against Wing. The contest swung this way and that before Elstow Wilstead’s Local Cricket Club finally managed to get the better of their tenacious This season, as with previous years, the top division of the opponents, captain Will Wisson wrapping up victory by Morrant FCCLhas resulted to type in that the make up of the bowling his opposite number to seal the 18 run victory. league seems to be split into three groups; title contenders, Earlier his 72 had set up his side's 211 total. New boy strugglers and the rest. This time last season the 1st XI were Hikmat Waqar stamped his inimitable presence on the game among the basement sides, this year at the half way stage of by smashing a quick fire 36 and was supported by young the season, they are comfortably mid-table. Their inability tyro Cain Hamilton-Boyle's maiden five wicket haul (7-0- to take points off the top teams has meant that, sadly, this is 20-5). Hikmat matched his score a week later in the New where they seem destined to end their season. The old City fixture and his was a vital contribution in a rain affected frailties and lack of belief were exposed tellingly again match as Elstow scraped past their hosts by three wickets. against two of the division's stronger sides, North Crawley Steve Russell starred with bat and ball and Lee Gauntlett and , as Matt Stevens' side slipped to defeat by was pick of the batsmen, unbeaten at the close after making eight wickets and 82 runs respectively. a stoical 38 not out. These two glorious victories came off the back of a gloomy run of results for the seconds, the latter The influx of youngsters in the side this year will benefit the of which saw them finish a close second to Wolverton. Phil team in the seasons to come, but the promotion of an old Southwell went through the pain barrier to record 6-1-15-5 boy, Pete Burraway, to the ranks helped Elstow to a huge as Elstow succumbed by two wickets trying to defend a 241-8 against New Bradwell. Burraway's 43 not out, plus a measly 75 all out. terrific knock of 67 from stand-in skipper Dave Riddle underpinned the home team's efforts. In contrast New The Under 14s have enjoyed a terrific season so far. Two Bradwell could only muster 135-6 in response. A welcome reverses against mean they will finish as 25 points and with it the double over were runners up to their conquerors, though this shouldn’t detract the month's highlight. On a drying pitch, the home side from the fantastic effort the boys have put in. Mike bowled the visitors out for 113, Rob Tebbutt starred with 3- Whitfield, their committed cricket manager, has sculpted a 23, before led by Dan Wisson's 34 not out, Elstow team brimming with talent and this bodes very well for the triumphed within 30 overs. future of the club. Tait Hamilton-Boyle & David Whitfield A recent reversal in fortunes has turned the 2nd XI's season have excelled with the ball while captain Sumit round after their implosion at the end of last month. A Karunakotha has led by example with the bat and Sam Ward 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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6 has proved to be the team's all rounder with some fine performances in the field backing up his prowess at the tel: 01234 303295 crease. e-mail: [email protected] Forthcoming Fixtures: website: joscakedesigns.com Elstow 1st XI; 6/8: (a), 13/8: North Crawley (h), 20/8: Olney Town (a) Elstow 2nd XI; 6/8: Milton Bryan (h), 13/8: Winslow Town (a), 20/8 Old Bradwell (h) Jo’s Cake Designs Home-made, The Red Lion Charity Music Weekend Hand Decorated Bespoke 2nd and 3rd July Novelty 3D and This year’s nominated charity was for the SSAFA Forces Special Occasion Cakes Help Bedfordshire branch. SSAFA celebrated last year the 125th anniversary of their founding making us one of the oldest established military charities in the UK. The charity responds to requests for help from the serving and ex service community and their families. Tang Soo Do The weekend was a tremendous success with£4,000 raised, Learn how to defend yourself a magnificent figure that exceeded our expectations. All Classes at Wilstead Village Hall the excellent bands who played over the weekend did so free of charge. The generosity of all those who gave theirv on Tuesdays time and help over the weekend to make the event so from 6.45pm - 7.45pm successful was overwhelming. A special thanks go to all Tang Soo Do is a form of martial art self defence which teaches: our main sponsors and to each and everyone in Wilstead and Self Defence, Callisthenlties, Body Conditioning, Provides Excellent Character Building the surrounding villages who came and supported the music Classes are open to adults and children, first lesson FREE weekend. I think everyone enjoyed it. For further information contact Mr M Campbell Lastly a big thanks to Chris and Alyson and their family at Telephone 01234 768954 the Red Lion for their very hard work and planning of the weekend. I know that we all also thank their neighbours for their understanding, their tolerance, and their support for the music weekend, it was much appreciated. John White - SSAFABedfordshire Important Notice The Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter accepts Lakeview School, Wixams advertisements in good faith and without prejudice or favour. We are not agents for the advertiser and any contractual dispute is Take a look at our new website between an advertiser and the buyer. We do, however, welcome feedback, whether positive or negative, regarding your for more details experiences. If you require any advice about goods or services either you have bought or you are thinking of buying contact Consumer Direct on www.lakeviewdawntildusk.co.uk 08454 040506, or go to www.consumerdirect.gov.uk RWB Wood Flooring COTTON END VILLAGE Hardwood and Laminate Flooring SHOW Professional, Experienced and Reliable Service Save Money on High Street Prices Saturday 17th September Call for Free Estimate 1.30pm until 6pm Dog Show, Classic Cars, ‘Rumble in the Jumble’ 01234 742598 or 07710 446881 Morris Dancers, Sales Stalls etc. www.rwbwoodflooring.co.uk ...and Lots More Quick-Step Balterio Parador Enquiries: Contact 07794 001109

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A new scam has come to notice whereby parcels are being delivered to residences with the labels showing a correct address, but an unknown name. The person receiving the parcel has been asked to sign for it and, in many cases, has done so.

Soon after the delivery, usually the following day, a woman visits the address saying she believes a parcel intended for her has been delivered there by mistake.

The woman takes the parcel and is not seen again.

Within a few days, occupants of the address invariably start to receive paperwork, often including payment demands for the parcel. 8 The woman is described as being of mixed race, aged the institutes. They are open Monday-Thursday, 10am- in her 20s, large build and approximately 5'5” tall. She 3pm and anyone can visit to see what it is all about. has 'significant red hair'. Christine Gavin attended the NFWI AGM in Liverpool Sergeant Andy Rivers said, “Even if you are expecting which is the major event for WIs of the year. They usually a delivery, make sure the label is correctly addressed have good speakers and this year one of them was Sir Steve to you or a member of your household. “If you are not Redgrave speaking about Malawi and its products-cotton, expecting a parcel, carefully inspect the label and if maize and peanuts. there are any discrepancies in the details, you must st seriously consider declining the delivery.” Thursday 1 September is our next meeting in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. We always look forward to If this has happened to you, or you have any meeting new visitors so please give us a try. information about the scam, please contact Sergeant Rivers on01234 841212 or text 07786 200011, or call The speaker will be from Woburn Country Foods. Crimestoppers, anonymously if preferred, on 0800 555111. The competition will be an Individual Home-made Quiche. We are organising an outing to 'The Cadbury World Experience' onSaturday 29th October (half term). This is open to all villagers. For further details phone Julie Wilstead Hooper on743649, or Liz Potter on 740560. You can use WI News your Tesco vouchers towards cost of entry. Gwynneth Gale Tel.740972 We had over 33 members and guests to our July meeting. Everyone enjoyed the demonstration of flowers made from vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, onion, radishes, Wilstead Website lemons and apples. can be found at In June WI house inAdelaide Square, Bedford had a display www.wilstead.btck.co.uk of flower arrangements provided by various people from

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9 The ongoing mowing of paths nearer the built up area of the Village Footpath Group parish had been halted for a while after the mower was damaged but this has now been repaired so this work has Meetings now recommenced. At the July meeting the group reported on the state of the If you know of a footpath which is in need of mowing please numerous footpaths and bridleways which surround the let us know. village and discussed which paths needed some vegetation clearance. This clearance should be undertaken in the next Walk Leaflets month. If when walking the paths you notice any part becoming overgrown please let us know. The original 'Footpaths in Wilstead' has been sent to the Borough's Graphics Dept in order to adapt it to a Borough The meeting was also given an update on the Borough format before it is re-printed. So fingers crossed it might be Seasonal Vegetation Cut (SVC), the reprint of the available later this year. Again it will be free and available 'Footpaths in Wilstead' leaflet and the request for in the Post Office and the pubs along with the circular walk 'Pedestrians Crossing' signs where Wilstead Footpath 4 leaflet. crosses theA6. The next meeting was scheduled for 3rd September but as it Walks clashes with the meeting in the Village Hall to discuss For the first time in the eleven year history of the walks two possible Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations the date or consecutive walks had to be postponed due to wet weather. time of it may have to be re-arranged. The July walk around Lilley was just about to start when the heavens opened. After waiting to see if the rain eased, it Working Parties didn't, the walk was postponed. We still got wet running Following the delivery of the correct parts one of the stiles across the lane to the Lilley Arms, and it was still raining on Footpath 8, which goes through the Stables off Cotton when we left. End Rd, has been replaced with a kissing gate. Another th The walk onFriday 19 August is provisionally scheduled kissing gate should be installed shortly leaving just three for and will include Marston Thrift & Hulcote stiles on the eleven miles of footpaths & bridleways in the Wood. This was last October's walk which was postponed parish. due to rain. Meet in Whitworth Way Car Park at 6.30pm. Depending on the delivery of materials and decisions on Keep an eye on the village notice boards for details suitable footpath furniture the Saturday13th August working party could be installing a culvert or putting in Nigel Jacobs another kissing gate. P3 contact 01234 400733 Julie Boscher MCFHP MAFHP Melody Makers! Visiting Foot Care Professional Music for Babies Go on! Treat Your Feet! and Pre-schoolers on Thursdays Let me treat your corns, calluses etc, at Wilstead Village Hall in the comfort & privacy of your own home. 9.30am For more information call Telephone 740866 Jennie on 01234 930386

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10 A special presentation was given to Mrs Wooding and Mrs Pre-School News Gill for theWanted! support they have given Pre-School over the years. Many thanks to them and happy retirement! Back in May the children joined the school for the Annual Country Dancing Event. It was held in the school as it was I would like to thank the wonderful staff for their hard work raining outside. All the children did a fantastic job with over the past year. They are a dedicated team who I enjoy their super hero dance. The annual trip to Mead Open Farm working for! Thank you to my fabulous committee was enjoyed by all. members who give up their spare time to make Pre-School a better place for their children by raising extra funds. They Sports Day was a hot one! The children did a brilliant job are a brilliant team who I love working with. Thanks ladies. and enjoyed it. I think the highlight for them was the ice pop at the end, for me it was Mum's and Dad's race! Finally a special Thank You to Raf and his team of Driveway Rejuvenation, who spent a day working at Pre- The Red Lion Summer Party was another successful School laying a new tarmac area down the side of Pre- weekend. Pre-School were there and made £500. School. The children now have a massive area to ride their S.S.A.F.A. made £4,000 approximately. Many thanks to bikes and cars on. It has made such a difference and the Chris andAlison and team for having us back. It really was children absolutely love it! Raf provided all the labour and a great event for the village and all the money raised through materials for free as he wanted to give something back to the entrance, raffles, BBQ and stalls goes to the charity, so it's Pre-School, as his daughter has really enjoyed her time worth coming along. Many thanks to all those who came spent there over the past two and a half years. Raf you're a and supported the charities. super star - many thanks.

Pre-School held an open day on Saturday 16th July. It was a A.G.M.Wednesday 28th September at 7.30pm in the Pre- great opportunity for new starters and current pre-schoolers School. Happy Holidays. to come and have a fun afternoon with their parents, meet all the staff and some committee members. Also a chance for Julia Drummond, Pre-School Chair Pre-school to say 'Thank You' to all the parents who have supported us this year. Please note The leavers enjoyed their party, fun and games were played and they reviewed their photo albums of their time at Pre- No part of this newsletter may be reproduced, by any means, School. We wish them every success in their new schools. without the prior permission of a member of the editorial team.

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(Reproduced with kind permission from 'Bedfordshire on WILSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL Sunday' 17th July 2011) PLAYGROUP c/o Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead Wilstead Endowed Charities Registered Charity Number 1027263 In July the Endowed Charities continued the tradition of The Pre-School is open Monday-Friday presenting each pupil at Wilstead Lower School who was 9.15-11.45am and 12.45-3.15pm leaving to go to Middle School with a dictionary. This Also available year the dictionaries were presented by trustee Les Breakfast Club 8am-9am A Member of the Pearson. Lunch Club 11.45-12.45pm After School Club 3.15-6pm Now thoughts turn to the New Year Tea Party which is Please telephone 01234 742546 th LEARNING planned forTuesday 10 January. The usual forms to Anytime for further information ALLIANCE help us establish how many want to come and who needs a lift will appear in the November and December Newsletters. Retirement I would like to thank everyone who helped in any way with my party on Saturday 9th July. It was just the best evening and one I will never forget. Also thank you for all the wonderful comments, gifts and flowers. It was Are you thinking about amazing. booking a holiday? Thank you Jane Wooding Did you know that you have a local travel professional right on your door step? With over 27 years travel industry experience I can help you with any type of holiday enquiry including:- City Breaks, Cruises, European Beach & Family Holidays, UK, European & Worldwide Coach Holidays, Flight only requests, Overseas Weddings & Honeymoons, worldwide destinations & UK Breaks. I can also help you with round the world itineries, insurance, car hire, airport lounges, hotel and parking. Contact Pat Phone 01234 743812 E-mail: PAT@DESIGNER TRAVEL.CO.UK Web: WWW.DESIGNERTRAVEL.CO.UK Solution to Last Months Puzzle ABTA NUMBER: L318X There were some errors in the puzzle layout and clues, so Designer Travel is a division of Hays Travel Ltd., 25 Vine Place, congratulations to those who spotted that and still solved Sunderland,Tyne & Wear. Company Reg. No. 1990682 the puzzle. 13 We’ll get you up and Is my home suitable for solar? running! UK Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) make solar photovoltaic (PV)

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Internal work External Work Dates Tuesdays 9th & 23rd August & 6th September Alterations & General Building Fascia Soffit & Guttering Time 3.10pm - 3.40pm Plastering (Artex Removal) Garage Doors (Remote Control) Bathroom & Kitchens Patios Refurbishment Fencing Wilstead Tiling Block Paving Dates Wednesdays 3rd,17th & 31st August Painting & Decorating Decking & 14th September Times Black Hat Close 2.40pm - 2.50pm MNS Property Maintenance Briar Bank Park 1.50pm - 2.10pm Pollards Close, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3HA Methodist Church 3.20pm - 3.40pm Vicarage Lane Layby 2.15pm - 2.35pm 76 Cotton End Road 2.55pm - 3.15pm

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