Wilstead June 2011 EWSLETTER Nincluding Parish Council News “Caring for the Community Without Prejudice” Published by Wilstead Neighbourhood Watch, part of Bedford & District NW Association Warning! APRIL & MAY You now NEED car insurance even when not driving. You'llbe fined if cover lapses. Crime Figures

You've always needed cover to drive, but the new BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A DWELLING Continuous Insurance Enforcement regime means from th th Friday 8 April, 04.55 am 20 June, if you’ve an uninsured car, van, motorbike or Cotton End Road, Wilstead motor home, you're breaking the law whether you drive it or not. BURGLARY IN A BUILDING OTHER THAN A DWELLING Monday 4th April, 9.30 am Youcan be fined or have your vehicle destroyed. Even if Luton Road, Wilstead you let cover lapse during holidays or hospital stays you'll be breaking the law. There's a £100 fine followed THEFT FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE th by clamping, seizure or it being destroyed, though Friday 8 April, 6.00 pm Peacock Gardens, warning letters come first. THEFT FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE Avoid it with a Sorn. Those with a valid Statutory Off- Sunday 15th May, midnight Road Notice (Sorn, apply at Direct.gov) who keep their A6 Road, Wilstead motor off-road (garage or driveway - not roadside or THEFT FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE grass verges) don't need cover. Tuesday 10th May, 4.00pm Cherrytree Drive, Briar Bank Wilstead Make a note in your diary for say six weeks before BURGLARY IN A DWELLING renewal, so that you have time to find suitable insurance. Sunday 8th May, 11.30am Howard Close, Wilstead The change is rightly to cut uninsured driving by BURGLARY IN A DWELLING allowing the Government to match databases of cars and th Saturday 14 May, 6.30pm insurance. Chapel Lane, Wilstead

CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO DWELLINGS Thursday 19th May, 01.45 am Youth Club for Wilstead? Bluebird Gardens, Wixams One of the most important aspects of building the Jubilee OTHER MISCELLANEOUS THEFTS NOT CLASSIFIED ELSEWHERE Centre was to provide space for a clubroom for young Monday 16th May, 4.00 pm people in the village. We want to encourage youngsters Kenneth Way, Wilstead to be spending their leisure time in a way that interests them and doesn't cause problems for others. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS THEFTS NOT CLASSIFIED ELSEWHERE Saturday 7th May, 11.30 am If you are over 18 and have an hour or two to spare each Silver Birch Avenue, Briar Bank week, you could be instrumental in getting this club off the ground. Your Co-ordinator is For an informal chat about what this might entail, please contact me.

Jane Wren [email protected] Tel:740461 Blood Donation Wilstead Garden Club 1 If it was proposed that only those who have donated Our May meeting was a Natter Night and plant swap, and blood or those who are medically prevented from giving was well attended. Most people were able to take home blood should receive blood transfusions, would this be some plants they hadn't grown before, and the remainder of fair? If not why not? the plants were donated to a special event being held by Wilstead Brownies on 18th June, to jointly raise money for Only 6% of those who could give blood do so. If you are Water Aid and our local Good Neighbour Scheme. Make a in the 94%, why? note in your diary and keep an eye out at the Methodist Church onSaturday 18th June, and help raise money for good causes. Even if the thought of giving blood makes you feel bad, be brave, do something amazing and come along to the Our next meeting onTuesday 14th June will be our next Blood Donation Session in the village. It isn't that members' garden visits, and we will be meeting at 7 pm at bad and you get a free drink & biscuits. the first garden. If you would be interested in joining us please give me a call and I will give you more details. The next Blood Donating Session is on Friday 10th June in the Village Hall. The opening times should be Then onTuesday19th July we are having a talk from Roger 1.00pm - 3.30pm and 5.00 pm - 7.15pm. Skipper entitled 'My Garden Through the Year”. Roger has spoken to us before about Penstemons and we thoroughly Whilst you can just come along without an appointment enjoyed ourselves, and anticipate this new talk will be just as interesting. it will probably be a bit quicker if you can make one. You can do this by calling 0300 123 23 23 or go to We meet at the village hall at 8 pm and the admission is www.blood.co.uk £1.50. Everyone is welcome, there is no annual membership so just drop in as it suits you and pay as you go. You may have a small wait if you pick a popular time but We are a very friendly group, and would love to see you. good feelings are worth waiting for. Jackie Lloyd It will also probably be quicker if you can come along to 01234 742757 the earlier session. [email protected]

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2 Allotment News June AW1 ILLIAMSON Water! Water! Builders & Plasterers As I write the dry spell has gone on long enough to attract Extensions from Planning to Paving media stories of impending doom for farmers and growers. Internal Plastering, External Rendering, For once these stories have the ring of truth! Lime Plasterworks, Block Paving, Patio Slabbing, Brickworks, Fencing, Decking, Kitchens, The Waiting List Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating The list has become shorter this month. One applicant has Your Satisfaction is my Guarantee preferred to wait a little longer due to changing circumstances and we have helped him with this by Tel: 01234 741720 or 07759774922 returning him to the bottom of the list. Such a process can 38 Luton Road, Wilstead, Beds MK45 3EX be repeated and could apply to tenants who currently have plots but find themselves unable to cultivate them satisfactorily. (Please see below). The coded list is: SD; DQ; SN. Steves Autos Under Cultivated Plots The growing season is now well advanced and we do have a Cars & Vans Serviced & Repaired number of plots which have as yet shown few signs of cultivation taking place. Genuine difficulties are always taken into account but it should be remembered that we have people waiting and eager to make a start. Neglected Call Steve plots also grow weeds which are likely to spread onto other plots and cause a deal of annoyance. Tel: 07808 593882 Wishes rear of 66 King Street Kempston, opp bungalow 63 We send our best wishes to our members, Spencer Murphy and Keith Newbury as each of them deal with difficult illnesses. Wilstead Pharmacy Car Parking Free Chlamydia testing service available Thanks to the Parish Council we now have a few extra NHS Speak to our Pharmacist. parking spaces adjacent to the notice board. These will be Take advantage of our free prescription collection very useful at busy times. We suggest maximum use can be and delivery service in Wilstead, Cotton End, gained if cars are turned round near the burial ground gate Elstow, Haynes, Bedford, Kempston and other and parked slantwise onto the new parking area. surrounding areas. Opening Times: Flower and Produce Show Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.30pm Our recent survey of members produced several volunteers Saturday: 9am to 1pm Sunday Closed to help the F & P committee on Show day, Saturday 10th Telephone: 01234 740609. Fax: 744893 e-mail: [email protected] September. 1 Crossroads, Church Road, Wilstead ABit of a Whiff in theAir As we drove along a Cornish lane (locally known as a main Wilstead Mini Market road) the sudden appearance of a muck spreader as it turned CONVENIENCE STORE out of a farm yard caused some consternation. The stench Guaranteed Lowest Prices Locally was powerful, producing sounds of complete disgust from ! Pay Point ! Dry Cleaning ! Photo Developing Mum and Grandma. ! Photo Copy ! Phone Top Up Printing Enlargement and ! Groceries ! Household Items I pretended I didn't mind it at all. resizing ! Off Licence - Many ! Bargain 99p Deals ! My Little Helper made her contribution from the back seat: Special Offers “I don't mind it either. It's what we need for the allotment New Opening Times: isn't it Grandad? It's good stuff.” Monday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sunday 9am to 2pm

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4 Olney Town. This match saw the debuts of Kane Elstow Cricket Club Hamilton-Boyle and Luke Griffin as they combine 2nd XI, Development XI and Under 16 team duties in what Wilstead's Local Cricket Club promises to be a busy summer for these two talented all- rounders. Elstow 1st XI enjoyed their first win of the season at Milton Keynes; a two wicket victory here provided the The Under 14s team started their season with an welcome antidote to their first match reverse at Milton impressive win in a friendly at , David Keynes City. Back in dramatic fashion after a two year Whitfield held his nerve to deliver victory in the final absence is veteran seamer Tony Harper, the talismanic over. Meanwhile the Under 16s missed out against a spearhead of the Elstow attack started back in impressive strong side, an evening at the picturesque style taking 30-4 as the home side were bowled out for surroundings of one of Bedfordshire's signature grounds 128 inside 30 overs. Skipper Matt Stevens finished little in the way of consolation for Phil Johnson's unbeaten on 31 as Elstow suffered a middle-order protégées. The Under 12s and 10s matches will be held collapse in chasing down the required runs for victory. on Sunday mornings while the U14s play their matches The promotion of the younger members from the 2nd XI on Tuesday evenings, the U16s on Thursdays. Training worked well with Rani Thiarra matching his captain for for junior teams takes place on Thursday evenings from runs while cousin Hani and Rob Tebbutt weighed in with 17.30 at The Warren. some key wickets. Forthcoming Fixtures: st Elstow 2nd XI started well enough against Wolverton Elstow 1 XI; 4/6: Biddenham (h), 11/6: North Crawley (a), 18/6: Olney Town (h) Town with a six wicket home win. Phil 'Bear' Southwell nd took 4-15 as, despite a flying start; the visitors were Elstow 2 XI; 11/6: Stony Stratford (h), 18/6: Olney pegged back from 90-2 to 156 all out. Despite injury Town (a) concerns coming into the match, the big man bowled Elstow Dev. XI; 5/6: Ickwell (h), 12/6: Town (a), with customary vigour and was ably supported by Nick 19/6: Blunham (h) Lewis who mopped up the tail with 3-13. Another blast from the past Pete Burraway has rejoined the club where he started his lengthy career and his innings was a Please note highlight in the Elstow reply. Sadly this good work was No part of this newsletter may be reproduced, by any means, all undone a week later in a wretched reverse against without the prior permission of a member of the editorial team.

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5 WILSHAMSTEAD PARISH COUNCILNEWS following data has been recorded: Monday 4th April (Cotton End Rd near Chapel Jubilee Centre Opening Lane) 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm 36mph-39mph inclusive = 5 vehicles, 40mph-49mph inclusive = 2 vehicles The Bedford High Sheriff will be at the grand opening of the facility which will be held shortly. Tuesday 5th April (Luton Rd) 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm Everyone is welcome to come and look round and 36mph-39mph inclusive = 6 vehicles, 40mph- see the Centre inside and what it can offer, as well 49mph inclusive = 5 vehicles as learn more about the future plans for a multi-use games area. The facility is available for hiring for Thursday 7th April (Cotton End Rd near functions, events and meetings and is very Whitworth Way) 08.30 am to 09.45 am 36mph- competitively priced. If you would like to find out 39mph inclusive = 2 vehicles, 40mph-49mph more in the meantime then please contact the inclusive = 0 vehicles Clerk, Lizzie on 743152. Friday 8th April (Luton Road) 11.30 am to 12.45 pm 36mph-39mph inclusive = 10 vehicles, 40mph- Parish Council Vacancies 49mph inclusive = 4 vehicles Information Friday 8th April (Cotton End Rd) 3.35 pm to 4.45 Following the recent election there are currently pm 36mph-39mph inclusive = 3 vehicles, 40mph- two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you are 49mph inclusive 1 vehicle interested in joining the Council then please The Police have fed back that the results have contact the Clerk for an informal chat to find out been very helpful, and the data is passed on to more. Traffic Management who have decided to conduct their own speed checks in the village recently as a Speeding Update result of the data supplied by Speedwatch. If you feel you could provide some time to help with this The Speedwatch group continues to be active in very useful and productive scheme then please the village with the Speed Indicator Device and the contact the Parish Clerk. 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 Parish Plan Feedback - What Did tel: 01234 303295 You Say? e-mail: [email protected] website: joscakedesigns.com Following the completion of over 600 questionnaires by residents, this information has now been processed and the results will be displayed in the Village Hall late July / August. Jo’s Cake Designs The actual date will be advertised once all the arrangements are settled. Home-made, Hand Decorated Bespoke Contacting the Parish Council Novelty 3D and The best way to contact the Council is still on Special Occasion Cakes 01234 743152 or by visiting the Parish Office at the Village Hall on a Tuesday morning (8am to 12noon), or Thursday afternoon (12noon 4pm), or via email: [email protected] Tang Soo Do The Parish Council next meets on Monday 13th June at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, members of Learn how to defend yourself the public are always welcome to attend. Classes at Wilstead Village Hall on Tuesdays Lizzie Barnicoat, from 6.45pm - 7.45pm Clerk to the Parish Council Tang Soo Do is a form of martial art self defence which teaches: Self Defence, Callisthenlties, Body Conditioning, Provides Excellent Character Building Classes are open to adults and children, first lesson FREE For further information contact Mr M Campbell Wilstead WI Telephone 01234 768954 News

The May WI meeting was held in the Methodist Church Hall owing to the Village Hall being used for the elections.

We discussed the resolutions that go forward to the Lakeview School, Wixams NFWI AGM in June. The main item was voting against the proposal for Mega Farms which are Take a look at our new website planned for Lincolnshire. for more details We are looking forward to a second visit from Edith www.lakeviewdawntildusk.co.uk Garea in July. Last year she demonstrated and talked about Chinese cooking very amusingly. She left us with some recipes and she had put together and included sachets of the herbs and spices she used. RWB Wood Flooring They can be obtained in supermarkets. Hardwood and Laminate Flooring We will be back in the Village Hall Thursday 7th July Professional, Experienced and Reliable Service at 7.30pm and look forward to seeing you. Save Money on High Street Prices Visitors welcome. Call for Free Estimate

Gwynneth Gale, 01234 742598 or 07710 446881 Tel.740972 www.rwbwoodflooring.co.uk Quick-Step Balterio Parador Please mention the Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter when replying to advertisements. 7 Painting,Decorating Bedford and District & Neighbourhood Watch InteriorAdvisor Association Colour&TextileAdvice,Wallpapering,FauxFinishes DecorativeTechniques Quarterly Meeting ForAllYourInterior/ExteriorDecoratingNeeds YourLocal,ReliableCompany “Community Speed Watch” Sgt Sharon Buckingham, Beds Police said that speeding was a foryourFREEConsultation problem in the whole of Beds. Currently different PleasecallMel 07766 140114 [email protected] groups and councils were buying or operating various www.thelittlepinkpaintingcompany.co.uk speed indicating devices (SIDs). It was intended to give Speed Watch a more formalised approach both to control and operations thus ensuring effective use. To cover all aspects of operating SID there would be Taylor’s standardised training for volunteers, who would decide when to set up SID. Data collected would Carpets & Flooring provide information for Traffic Management to follow- up with appropriate action. Training should be Domestic and Commercial Installations completed to enable the new approach to be up and running by July. undertaken We will come to you ANYTIME “Community Involvement in Emergency 1000’s of Carpet and Vinyl samples to choose from Response” Chris Bilby, Head of Corporate Safety Remnants and roll stock - Many at half price and Resilience, Beds Borough Council and Tom Ring for FREE No Obligation Quotation Bennett, Snr Resilience Officer, Beds Borough Council gave a detailed and informative presentation Rod Taylor Tel: 742483 Mobile 07850 0001242 which resulted in a good understanding of emergency planning (EP) and how to make local communities more resilient. They explained the need for EP, illustrating possible hazards in Beds; showed what was done as a local authority before, during and after major incidents and how they worked with other responders. The emergency planning process was outlined. This covered the prevention of emergencies when possible but when they did occur, good planning should reduce, control and mitigate the effects of the emergency. Levels of command and control were covered as was the multi-agency response to major incidents and how relevant agencies, including the Retirement highly trained voluntary sector, were involved. “Community Emergency Plan” BLLRF is promoting an initiative 'What would you do if?' As I have decided to retire, I (www.whatwouldyoudoif.co.uk ). The campaign would like to take this opportunity aims to help people protect themselves and their properties. This aim links strongly with NHW where to thank all my customers who people come together to make communities safer. The CEP provides an opportunity to document and have supported me during the !plan for dealing with an emergency preparing: past eleven years. I would like to ! ! a local risk assessment wish you all the very best for the identifying local resources ! places of safety future. ! emergency contact lists and ! details of organisations that could help in the first Tim Carter stages of an emergency. Such issues as alternative arrangements for staying in contact, if usual communications were disrupted, need to be considered. 8 NHW could play a vital part and it was recommended that plans were drawn up as soon as possible by liaising with Parish Councils. Wilstead Lower School There was an update on Road shows 2011, NHW Summer Fete week18th - 26 th June and plans for the Beds NHW Conference in October. Saturday 25th June

rd 12pm - 3pm Date of next meeting is Thursday 23 June 2011 (includesAGM). includes Bouncy Castle, Cake Stall Editor's Note: A copy of the C.E.P. Tool kit has been Tombolas, Face Painting passed to Wilstead Parish Council in order to make a and Refreshments comparison with the existing Parish Emergency Plan, which is lodged with the Borough Council.

Wilstead Bowls Club WILSTEAD VILLAGE HALL Available for hire during Contact Roisin The Club has had a fine start to the Summer season in two the day and evenings for Whittle, the ways, weather-wise which makes a nice change and Children's Parties, Booking Secretary several of our teams have got through a few rounds of the Family Gatherings, Tea on 01234 740935 first County Competitions. Parties and Club for availability Meetings

The Ladies won their first round of the County If you need to hire the hall Weekdays 8am - 6pm Competition called ‘Top Club’. This is where the Club at short notice, please FROM has to provide ten members to play in a Singles, Pairs, telephone the Booking £ 7.50 p/hour Triples and Rinks (4 players) matches. If the games are Secretary to confirm Weekends 8am - 6pm availability and full hire FROM drawn at the end of play, then the number of shots charges. £10.70 p/hour difference decides the overall winner. Their next opponents are Luton Co-op and unfortunately Wilstead has been drawn ‘away’, so Luton Co-op has got the home advantage, but everyone will try their best and hope to Chris & Alyson win. welcome you to the The Open Day went very well and it was great to see Red Lion some new faces. We hope they will become members in Wilstead when they will be able to join in all the social events as Tel: 01234 740246 well as try a new sport. Everyone is made very welcome. Children welcome until 8pm Red Lion Summer Charity Party Press Secretary WBC Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd July In aid of SSAFA (Soldiers,Sailors,Airmen & Families, raising funds for the Bedfordshire Branch) & Wilstead Pre-School Wilstead Website can be found at Outside stage with Live Bands all weekend, Bouncy Castle, Childrens Stalls, www.wilstead.btck.co.uk WI Stall and BBQ. Come and support this great cause and Wilstead Pre-School

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9 Borough Councillor's Cabinet With no single party having a majority on the Council, Notes the Mayor of Bedford has appointed a new 10 member Cabinet which consists of Councillors from all 3 political parties and an independent. First Report This is my first report as your new Borough CouncilAGM Councillor. The Newsletter Editor has very kindly asked me to continue the tradition of a monthly report Wednesday 18th May was effectively the 'first day of and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so. I term' for the new Borough Council elected on 5th May, would first of all like to thank the people of the ward with the Annual General Meeting. The first task was and say what an honour it is to be elected as the to elect a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the next representative for Wilstead and Wixams and that I am municipal year. available to all residents, should you wish to contact me. After that the main purpose of the meeting was to appoint Councillors to sit on each of the Committees Elections responsible for Council business, as well as a number of outside bodies such as the Bedfordshire Police The Borough Council elections held on 5th May Authority and Fire Authority. For the year 2011/12, I resulted in an evenly split council with 12 Councillors have been allocated places on the Adult Services and each for the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Health Scrutiny Committee, Pension Fund Committee Democrat parties, with the remaining 4 seats (from a and Wixams Joint Development Control Committee. total of 40) being held by Independent Councillors. Those elected will serve for 4 years until May 2015. UpcomingActivity All new Councillors have to sign a document to accept the office of Councillor and agree to abide by the In addition to ward business and Committee meetings, Council's 'Code of Conduct'. on Sunday 22nd May I will be attending a

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Southall’s Butchers Come and try Beef, Lamb and Pork born on the farm and reared in and around Great Barford Sunday Joints, Mid week treats, Sausages, Bacon, Local seamstress in Wilstead Burgers, Succulent Steaks, Everything for a Bar-B-Q Quality Hand Made Curtains Open FREE DELIVERY Cushions, Blinds Tues - Thurs: 8am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm in Wilstead on Dressmaking & Alterations Fri:8am - 5.30pm, Sat: 8am - 2pm FRIDAY Bridal Wear & Bridal Flowers Visit or Phone Southall’s, Home Farm, Bedford Road, Great Barford Please see our web site www.susiebs.biz Telephone 01234 870333 E-mail [email protected] Skype susiebs Tel: 01234 741492 Know your meals journey from the farm to your plate

10 homecoming parade in Bedford Town Centre for RAF Police personnel who have returned from serving on Wanted! operations around the world, many of them in Reader's Letter Afghanistan. The Mayor of Bedford and HM Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire will be in attendance. Litter Loser

Contact Every morning I go and get a newspaper from the Post Office. Another Wilstead resident also visits the Post Should residents wish to contact me, they can write to Office, most every day, to purchase a lottery me at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 scratchcard. 9AP or via the phone or email details below. In the near future I plan to publish dates forAdvice Surgeries, Here the similarities end. I read my paper, attempt the where residents can attend to discuss an issue in crossword and then, when I've finished with it, put it in person. our recycling bin. The other resident, scratches his card, reads it, determines he's a loser and then tears the card into 4 regular pieces and throws them away, all Thanks to Barry Huckle along Cotton End Road day after day!

Finally, on behalf of the residents of Wilshamstead Spend your money on what you like I say! But when ward, I would like to thank my predecessor, Barry you habitually chuck your rubbish away in the village I Huckle, for his 9 years service as the Borough live in, well, then I've a right (no responsibility) to draw Councillor for Wilshamstead. Barry continues to sit as attention to you. a member of the local Parish Council and I look forward to working with him for the good of the ward. Whoever you are, you unthinking litterbug, there's no need to demonstrate to me or any other Wilstead resident, how much of a loser you actually are. Take it Graeme Coombes home! Tel.07815 302 318 E-mail: [email protected] Name & address supplied

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11 ClassicsWanted! Pre-School News It's been another busy time at Pre-school. Thanks to all Beauty those who bought raffle tickets for the Easter Raffle when £217 was raised. The Easter Egghunt so far has raised a massive £557.50. Aspecial 'Thank you' to Mea Contessa by Jo McKenna who raised £250! Thank you to all those who sponsored Why bother with the children. pricey town salons! Bags to Schools raised £144.50. 51 bags were collected which is again a brilliant amount. We will be doing this I am a local based again on 24th November. The Tesco's and Sainsbury's Beauty Therapist who offers a vouchers collected raised approximately £500. wide range of treatments, All these are fantastic amounts and the Pre-school really Waxing, Facials, Manicures, etc do appreciate our fabulous parents who give so much. With the money raised we will be buying new trikes, Parking & Traffic no problem bikes and scooters, a digital photo frame, so parents can telephone for details view the 'photos taken by the children at Pre-school. I'm sure the results of that will be interesting! New Bring this advert for equipment for the Before and After School Club and 10% DISCOUNT Holiday Club and new prams for the home corner will also be bought. Please feel free to suggest any items your Telephone 743573 or 07818 290723 child may like to play with whilst at Pre-school. to arrange an appointment at your convenience. Based in Cotton End The Table Top sale has been cancelled due to lack of tables sold.

12 The Red Lion Summer Party, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. Chris and Alison have invited us back Wanted! again this year. This is a fantastic charity weekend with Gregg Gibson BBQ and live bands. The Pre-school will be there on Saturday from 12 noon 'til 6.00pm with the Bouncy Gas Service Engineer Castle, Face Painting, Teddy Tombola, Boiler Servicing, Gas Installations Choc/SweetTombola, Milk the Cow competition and lots Natural Gas & LPG more stalls and games. We will have a toddler section so 25 Years British Gas & 12 Years LPG Experience all the family can enjoy the day and listen to great live bands. For a Fast, Honest & Reliable Service Home: 01234 325434 The charity this year is SSAFA, the Soldiers, Sailors, Mobile: 07805 028462 Airmen and Families Association. This charity is based Corgi Registration No. 227133 in Bedfordshire and is committed to helping and supporting those who serve in the Armed Forces, ex- service men and their families. It's an opportunity for Wilstead to come and support our wonderful Armed Forces. Entrance is by donation, please give generously! WILSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL The live bands have been confirmed, look out for details. PLAYGROUP c/o Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead th OnSaturday 16 July Pre-school are holding a Registered Charity Number 1027263 sponsored walk and Open Day at the Pre-school. This is The Pre-School is open Monday-Friday an opportunity for new parents and children to come and 9.15-11.45am and 12.45-3.15pm get to know the Pre-school, talk to the staff and Also available committee and for existing parents and children to come Breakfast Club 8am-9am A Member of the and have a fun afternoon. The Sponsored walk will take Lunch Club 11.45-12.45pm place at 11.00am. It's a short, buggy friendly walk After School Club 3.15-6pm through the woods then back to Pre-school for some fun. Please telephone 01234 742546 LEARNING There will be Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Face Painting and all Anytime for further information ALLIANCE the pre-school toys and the gardens to explore. It will be lovely to see everyone there.

Finally, huge congratulations to Beccy who ran the London Marathon in under 6 hours! She raised over £2000 for charity. Well Done Beccy Julia Drummond, Pre-School Chairperson Are you thinking about Reader's Letter booking a holiday? Did you know that you have a local travel Thank YouGood Neighbours professional right on your door step? I must thank the 'Wilstead Good Neighbours' most With over 27 years travel industry experience I can help you with sincerely for their prompt response to my 'phone call on any type of holiday enquiry including:- May 16th. City Breaks, Cruises, European Beach & Family Holidays, UK, European & Worldwide Coach Holidays, Flight only requests, I had received an urgent call from the Health Centre to Overseas Weddings & Honeymoons, worldwide destinations & pack an overnight bag and get to Bedford Hospital as UK Breaks. soon as possible and report to the Acute Assessment Unit. I can also help you with round the world itineries, insurance, car My wife does not drive so the question was 'Do we wait hire, airport lounges, hotel and parking. for a bus, (no idea of timetables), or call a taxi? Luckily, the Good Neighbour Scheme came to mind and within Contact Pat five minutes a Good Neighbour was at our door. She got Phone 01234 743812 E-mail: PAT@DESIGNER TRAVEL.CO.UK us to the Hospital immediately and instructed my wife to Web: WWW.DESIGNERTRAVEL.CO.UK ring again for a lift home. I'm very appreciative of this ABTA NUMBER: L318X wonderful scheme. Designer Travel is a division of Hays Travel Ltd., 25 Vine Place, Sunderland,Tyne & Wear. Company Reg. No. 1990682 Name andAddress supplied 13 We’ll get you up and Village Footpath Group running! Meeting We offer the very best physiotherapy care from a friendly approachable team of nine highly trained chartered Physiotherapists. The group's May meeting discussed the state of the footpaths All our practitioners are Chartered Physiotherapists and members of the Health and bridleways around the village and identified areas for Professional Council. vegetation clearance and repair work. There were further Daytime, evening and Saturday appointments available. discussions on A6 crossing signs (see below), the Borough's We also offer: Seasonal VegetationCut and the Footpaths in Wilstead leaflet. Acupuncture, Reflexology, Pilates, Nutrition Advice, Food Intolerance Testing, Therapeutic rd Massage, Reiki, Chinese Herbalist The next meeting is onSaturday July 23 in the small hall in the Village Hall starting at 10.00am. Come along and see what & Physiotherapy Clinic the group do. Youwill be most welcome. 7 Station Square, Flitwick MK45 1DP Tel: 01525 720882 Fax: 01525 720886 www.chartered-physiotherapy.co.uk Working Parties Mowing and brushcutting sessions are being undertaken 2 or 3 times a month so if you know of any footpath (n.b. not DAVIES BROS pavement) that is overgrown or needs mowing please contact the group. The next working party is planned forSaturday June 11th . It M.O.T. Testing Centre is hoped to install footpath furniture such as way mark posts or Cars, Motorcycles, Light Commercials kissing gates as well as doing some vegetation clearance nearby. Please contact the number below if you are interested Also Diesels and Catalysts in helping. Mondays - Fridays 8.30 am - 6 pm Saturdays 8.30 am - 1 pm A6 Crossing Signs If you have walked to using the footpath 133 Bedford Road, Wilstead which runs from Wilstead Church to the windmill in Houghton Telephone: 740252 Conquest, you will know that it crosses the A6 behind the new development off Luton Road. The group has requested that the Borough put up 'Pedestrians Crossing' warning signs similar to those on the new Bedford bypass near Kempston. If you think this would improve safety on this busy stretch of road please contact [email protected] The Stables expressing support for this request Equestrian Centre Walk Leaflets 148 Cotton End Road, Wilstead MK45 3DP The free re vamped Wilstead Circular Walk 1 leaflets are now available in the Post Office, Woolpack & Red Lion. Apologies ! Riding Lessons for Children & Adults if you find the leaflet holder empty people keep taking ! copies!). We will try and keep them filled up. ! We have a wide selection of ponies and Discussions are still ongoing with the Borough regarding the horses for beginners to experienced re-printing of the Footpaths in Wilstead. Hopefully these ! leaflets, which show all the footpaths and bridleways in the ! Large Floodlit Indoor and Outdoor Schools parish, will be available in a few months time ! ! Livery vacancies available; full, part & Walks working ! The early May walk was around Haynes and provided great ! views over to Chicksands Wood and from the top of the ridge, Excellent Hacking & frequent Jumping over Bedford to the hills beyond. The route went along the two Shows new permissive paths which now allow you to walk off road ! from Wilstead to the Greyhound pub in Haynes. ! Pony Days during school holidays ! The late May walk was around Woburn so hopefully the ! weather was kind and the group survived the wild animals in Childrens Birthday Parties arranged the park. The next walk, probably around Dunton, will be on Friday June 17th. Meet in Whitworth Way Car Park at Telephone 6.30pm. 01234 743287 or 07909524983 Keep an eye on the village notice boards for details Nigel Jacobs, P3 contact, 01234 400733

14 Village Hall News Wanted! All Saints Church Wilstead The AGM of the Village Hall was held on Thursday 19th May, when the Chairperson thanked the Committee for all their hard work during the previous year, and also thanked George Drew Summer Fete the Caretaker, and Gail Noble, who held the post in the early part of the year, for their hard work and dedication to Saturday 9th July maintaining the hall as an asset to the community. 12 noon till 3pm Unfortunately there was a very poor attendance at the meeting Lots of Stalls,Steam Train Rides, Competitions which was very disappointing, with only one other member of Raffle, Light Lunch the village attending who wasn't actually previously on the Strawberry Teas, Brownies Sing-a-long committee. Displays in Church by Garden Club and more... The following officers and committee members were elected: Dave Fosbrook Chairperson Brenda Booth Treasurer Jackie Lloyd Secretary John Bromley Committee Member Newsletter Angela Fosbrook Committee Member DEADLINE Mark Haines Committee Member Dave Moses Committee Member Barbara Seamark Committee Member Friday 17th June Roisin Whittle Committee Member & Booking for any copy, new advertisements or changes to existing advertisements Secretary The next newsletter will be published on Fri 1st July All paperwork concerning Neighbourhood Watch can be delivered to any of the editorial Nigel Jacobs is a co-opted member to advise on matters team and will be distributed to the appropriate person. concerning the licensing of the Village Hall, to be called to meetings when required. The user groups represented on the committee will be elected by their respective groups. Next Co-ordinators’ Meeting If anyone would like any further information about the running Due to Bank Holidays the next co-ordinators’ meeting will be of the Village Hall, please contact the Secretary, Jackie Lloyd held on Mon 27th June at 149A Cotton End Road at 7.30pm on 01234 742757. 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 Jubilee Leisure Centre Tel: 01234 404096 MNS The Jubilee Centre is now up and running and hosted a very Mobile: 07876528260 successful event for the Bedfordshire Mini Soccer League last month. We are now organising our Grand Opening which will Internal work External Work be performed by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and will take Alterations & General Building Fascia Soffit & Guttering place at 11am on Saturday 2nd July. Plastering (Artex Removal) Garage Doors (Remote Control) This is a landmark day for the village after more than four years Bathroom & Kitchens Patios Refurbishment Fencing of hard work by the Parish Council's Working Group and is Tiling Block Paving something that they are pleased to have achieved for the Painting & Decorating Decking community. The Jubilee Centre Management Committee invites everyone MNS Property Maintenance in the village to this event, which will also showcase our plans Pollards Close, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3HA for the future. Light refreshments will be served. Jane Wren, Jubilee Centre Management Committee

White Hart Press Good Neighbours Fund-Raiser The Good Neighbours committee is joining with the Brownies whp to host a cream tea on the afternoon ofSaturday 18th June in the Methodist Hall between 2 and 4.30pm. There will be cream teas, cake and soft drinks as well as various stalls (including a plant stall) and a tombola. Please join us to raise funds for charity. Jane Wren, Chair,Good Neighbours Committee

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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