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... and so much more! Sponsored by FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Designed and printed by Perfect Print I I 01582 477557 I [email protected] www.perfect-print.co.uk Designed and printed by Perfect Print I Dunstable 01582 477557 Carnival Procession leaves at 10.30am Starting at Houghton Regis , Parkside Drive Supporting the local community Houghton Hall Park Renaissance Renewal Project Update

We have had a very successful start to the year, with a variety of consultation events around Houghton Regis. These have been used to update the community on the very latest developments with our Heritage Lottery bid and ask the people of Houghton Regis what exactly they need and hope for within the Park. Its not to late to get involved in the project, we have a range of events planned throughout the summer.

Friends of Houghton Hall Park Outdoor Work Party Sunday June 22nd, Sunday July 27th and Sunday 24th August Painting benches, path clearance, meet at The Green at 10am. Contact [email protected] for details.

As the fi rst 11-18 in Central Bug Lab Wednesday 4th August Join the Greensands Trust to look at creepy crawlies in the All Saints Academy Dunstable is proud to be sponsored by park. Contact [email protected]

Our bid to carry out a range of restoration and improvement works the Diocese of St Albans and the University of Bedfordshire. in Houghton Hall Park is due to be submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund Parks for People programme on 28th August and we should find out the results in December 2014. Our bid will take on board the results of all the consultation we have done throughout the Our staff are passionate about their subjects and children are actively development stage of the project plus the recommendations of our experienced consultants. Please refer to our website encouraged to Aspire, Strive and Achieve. As such our results from 2009 www.houghtonhallpark.org for news on the project. You can also sign up for email updates and newsletters. to 2013 rose from 23% to 40% A*-C EM and from 29% to 93% A*-C. We look forward to seeing you at our various Houghton Hall Park project events, we will be attending with our project boards to Our brand new building opened in September 2012 and offers state-of- discuss any comments or feedback you have – see you soon! the-art specialist facilities. In November 2013 OfSTED recognised that we offer a unique ethos and culture to the children of Dunstable and Houghton Regis, including a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities. A free family play event

What is playday – a national event when thousands of children, young “Students are very proud of their school… behaviour and safety in lessons people and communities in celebrate playing out together. and around the school are unfailingly good and students are very polite.” When – Saturday 2nd August Where - Houghton village green. The event is organised by the Community Active Rangers for Children’s Links a national children’s charity with the (OfSTED November 2013) Town council.

What will you be able to do- something to suit all ages from sand and water play to assault courses and water slides trampolines, drama, dance as well as sports, play activities and arts and crafts. Come and see what we can offer your child Times - 11am – 3pm The village Green Houghton Regis. We welcome visits by parents and students to see the ‘Academy in Action’ - please call us to arrange a visit

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Principal The event is funded through Awards For All Lottery Fund

For further details contact Clare Bryan play Development officer Children’s Links on T 07554 450 473 Angela Evans and Austen Trudgill Community Active Rangers on m 07554 450481 All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road, Dunstable, Beds LU5 5AB

Email: offi [email protected] Tel: 01582 619700 • www.allsaintsacademydunstable.org 7 10.00am Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust Welcome to the Pet Dog of the Year Show

11.30am Zumba with Gina!

12.30pm The Carnival to be officially opened by the Town Mayor of Houghton Regis Calling all Comic Book Heroes 1.15pm Donna’s Dancing School for the Houghton Regis 2014 Carnival! 1.45pm Thornhill Majorettes Swoop down on the Village Green to view lots of ‘super’ stalls ranging 2.00pm Punch & Judy Show from arts and crafts and handmade jewellery, to games and activities, tombola, charity stalls and car boot stalls. This year there will also 2.30pm Mark Bond Fire Breathing Act be demonstrations of amateur radio from the Dunstable Downs Radio Club! There will be lots of refreshments available ‘to recharge those powers’ including tea, coffee and cake in the pavilion from 3.00pm Millennium - Tribute to Robbie Williams the Houghton Regis W.I. The day would not be complete without some fabulous arena displays and this year for the first time ever, … and more to be confirmed! (Please check www.houghtonregis.org.uk for updates). Houghton Regis Carnival welcomes ‘Millennium’ the No. 1 Tribute to Robbie Williams… who will create a super charged atmosphere with his amazing vocal performances! Central Beds. Pet Dog of the Year Competition Confirmed attractions so far also include: Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust invites you and your dog to take part in the annual “Central Beds. Pet Dog Of The Year N 3pm - Millennium - No. 1 Tribute to Robbie Williams Competition” taking place in the main arena at the carnival at N The Carnival Procession (10.30am from Houghton Regis Academy) 10.00am. N The Official Opening Ceremony by the Town Mayor at 12.30pm Open to all dogs; cross breed and pedigree; of any age. Its a great free N Punch and Judy at 2pm. 2010 and fun competition for you and your dog! The judge will be looking for the happiest, friendliest and healthiest pet dog to be crowned this N Live performances by the University of Bedfordshire Pipe Band years “Central Bedfordshire Pet Dog Of The Year” All entrance receive a N Stalls and information stands souvenir rosette, and one dog will be crowned “Central Beds. Pet Dog Of The Year 2013! N 2.30pm - A special ‘Fire Breathing Act’ in the arena Entry is free, for more information call us on 01582 873614 or visit N Zumba with Gina! Performing in the arena at 11.30pm www.centralbedfordshiredogshow.co.uk N Musical performances by the Just Friends Jazz Group. N Food retailers and fairground rides for younger children. 2011 2012 N Regis the Lion! 2013

Don’t forget to look out for the 0123 3930 Full House Theatre Company who 4 926013 - 07795 51 will be patrolling the Village Green.

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We have involved in many Come along and watch the Procession through differentWe are delightedevents in toHoughton be sponsoring Regis over the Carnivalthe past againcouple this of years year andand wishit is different events in Houghton Regis over the past couple of years and it is alwayseveryone fantastic good luckto see with the today’sstrong community competition. spirit We that have exists involved in the in town. many the streets of Houghton Regis! always fantastic to see the strong community spirit that exists in the town. different events in Houghton Regis over the past couple of years and it is In September 2013 we were granted planning permission for 5,000 new Inalways September fantastic 2013 to see we the were strong granted community planning spirit permission that exists for in 5,000the town. new homes to the North of Houghton Regis. HRN1 will also contribute £45m to The Carnival Procession begins at Houghton Regis Academy homes to the North of Houghton Regis. HRN1 will also contribute £45m to Inthe SeptemberA5-M1 Link 2013 Road; we provide were grantedover 5,000 planning jobs; permissionhelp deliver forthe 5,000 Woodside new the A5-M1 Link Road; provide over 5,000 jobs; help deliver the Woodside (formerly Kings Houghton ) at 10.30am! Connection;homes to the provide North of3 newHoughton primary Regis. schools HRN1 and will a newalso secondarycontribute school;£45m tao Connection; provide 3 new primary schools and a new secondary school; a supermarketthe A5-M1 Link and Road; local provide retail; communityover 5,000 andjobs; leisure help deliver facilities; the officeWoodside and supermarket and local retail; community and leisure facilities; office and The procession will turn right out of the gates at Houghton Regis warehouses;Connection; provideand 78 hectares3 new primary of green schools infrastructure. and a new secondary school; a warehouses; and 78 hectares of green infrastructure. supermarket and local retail; community and leisure facilities; office and Academy, before turning left onto Sundon Road. At the mini roundabout, Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin has now approved the A5-M1 Link the procession will turn right onto Hillborough Crescent and then turn first Transportwarehouses; Minister and 78 Patrick hectares McLoughlin of green infrastructure. has now approved the A5-M1 Link Road and advance works will begin on the 27th May. The main construction left onto Tithe Farm Road. The procession will follow Tithe Farm Road to Road and advance works will begin on the 27th May. The main construction Transportof the road Ministerwill start Patrick in 10 months McLoughlin time hasin March now 2015. approved the A5-M1 Link the end, before turning left onto the High Street. of the road will start in 10 months time in March 2015. Road and advance works will begin on the 27th May. The main construction During 2012 we consulted on the initial planning application for HRN1. Now Duringof the road 2012 will we start consulted in 10 monthson the initialtime inplanning March 2015.application for HRN1. Now that outline planning permission has been granted we will be looking for To arrive at the village Green at approximately 11.45am that outline planning permission has been granted we will be looking for inputDuring from 2012 the we local consulted community on the again. initial Weplanning are keen application to hear foryour HRN1. thoughts Now input from the local community again. We are keen to hear your thoughts RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB that outline planning permission has been granted we will be looking for SCHOOL Key on the details of the scheme including the design and layout of the different HOUGHTON BLUE BADGE HOLDERS on the details of the scheme including the design and layout of the different Recreation ONLY - VILLAGE GREEN areas.input from We willthe belocal running community new consultation again. 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