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Revitalising Dunstable Dunstable Town Council and
Central Bedfordshire Council
Dunstable set to get new splash park will be funding a number of
with £1.25million boost from Council other improvements in the
town:
A kids’ splash park and money to help restore the
historic Priory House are amongst eight initiatives to • A kids’ splash park in Bennett
benefit from £1.25million worth of co-funding given Memorial Recreation Ground
by Central Bedfordshire Council and Dunstable Town near to the existing sports pavilion,
Council to help rejuvenate the town centre. as well as a new cafeteria and
new community park space.
Dunstable Town Council has already used some of the funding
to purchase new street cleansing machines operated by their • Improved town signage and
Town Rangers. Architectural lighting has already been installed benches will be installed after
on Dunstable Conference Centre, Priory House, and Grove the A5 Woodside Link Road
House, while new entrance features for Priory Gardens are is open. The signs will promote
now in use. These will help to restore the traditional the heritage of the town more
character of Dunstable as a historic market town. effectively, as well as new leisure
facilities such as the Grove Skate
Images show 3D artists impressions of the new Park and the splash park.
splash park currently under construction on
Bennetts Rec. in Dunstable. • Money will be spent investigating
www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk the feasibility of restoring the
historic Priory House building’s
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generation Fund could help lever
up to £500,000 from Historic
England and provide the town
council with a £750,000
restoration budget. This follows
a £1.25million investment in this
Grade II listed building over the
last 10 years.
The money is part of £4million
that was set aside by Central
Bedfordshire Council for its Market
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Top 100 Employers Sunday 14th May
11:00 - 13:00
Putteridge Bury, Hitchin
Road, Luton. LU2 8LE
Liz Searle and Clive Medlam being presented Want to take on a challenge?
with the award (left) Why not take on the Keech 10K
Staff at Keech Hospice Care (Above) Trail and help them raise vital
fund for the local charity?
Keech Hospice Care, which sup- hospice has been honoured in the
ports children and adults with life Top 100 not-for-profit employ- The route will take you through
limiting and terminal illnesses, ers awards and we are proud to the historic Putteridge Bury
is now recognised as one of the represent the hospice sector in this estate, emerging out into the
best not-for-profit employers in year’s results,” she said. picturesque Chiltern Hills. This
the UK. “Keech Hospice Care values its is a challenging, but beautiful
The prestigious awards, which are amazing staff, and of course our route. Light refreshments will be
organised by The Sunday Times, volunteers, we have an outstand- available at Putteridge Bury both
identify the best companies and ing team in every area. They all before and after the event.
charities to work for across the play a crucial role in making the Keech Hospice Care would like
UK – based on feedback from organisation a success. We are to welcome Dunstable Road
their staff. 250,000 staff working committed to providing excellent Runners as their official partner
for over 1,000 employers com- care to patients, children and their again for this event and to thank
pleted anonymous surveys giving families and making a difference Putteridge Bury for their beauti-
their opinions about their bosses, at the time in their lives when they ful grounds.
their working conditions and their need it the most” By taking part in this event, you
employer’s values. “The staff survey shows that we will be helping to raise vital funds
Liz Searle, Chief Executive of have further improved in all areas in order to help Keech support
Keech Hospice Care, attended including personal development, people living with life limiting or
the awards ceremony in London wellbeing and leadership. It’s a terminal illnesses in Hertford-
on Wednesday 22 February. “I fantastic position to be in and it’s shire, Milton Keynes, Luton
am absolutely delighted that the an amazing start to our journey & South Bedfordshire. Keech
staff we employ at Keech Hospice in turning our good organisation Hospice Care only receives 30%
Care should rate us so highly,” said into a truly great organisation,” statutory funding, so there has
Liz. “This is the first time that the said Liz. never been a time when your sup-
port is needed more.
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Spring Has Sprung At
Luton Hoo Estate
Walled Garden
A Brief History A word from the volunteers Before
The Walled Garden at Spring has sprung at the Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden and we start
Luton Hoo Estate was the season with a Spring Open Day and Plant Heritage Fair on Saturday
designed by Capability 22nd April from 11am - 3pm. Entrance is just £3 (under 5 years old
Brown in the late 1760’s free) and tours of the garden can also be taken for an extra £2.
for John Stuart, 3rd Earl Free children’s activities will be on offer and tea, coffee and cake can be
of Bute, noted botanist purchased as well as those all important plants.
and prime minister
under George III.. The Tours really give an insight into this volunteer led garden revival and
our emphasis this year is looking at the progress made since the begin-
As with many great ning of the project in 2001. Research was carried out initially and the
estates, by the late gardening did not start until 2007. Look at the two photographs to see
1980’s the garden stood the difference ten years has made.
dilapidated, overgrown
and neglected. The garden is constantly evolving and this winter our gardeners and con-
servationists have spent many hours removing the plastic sheeting from
Today, the garden is the greenhouses.
being run by the Estate
Management team and a Our Open Wednesdays begin on May 3rd from 10.30am - 4pm until the
dedicated team of volun- end of September. This is an opportunity to show our progress to visi-
teers, who are involved tors when our volunteers are at work. A £5 entry fee includes a guided
in a range of activities tour of the garden and in addition a tour of the Victorian farm buildings
aimed at restoring and will be available. Produce from the garden, including plants and Luton
preserving the history of Hoo honey, will be on sale. Refreshments will be available from our cafe
the garden. in the Shooting Lodge which is accessed via a new woodland walk.
The site comprises a five We can arrange a talk and tour for groups on Wednesdays and also at
acre garden, surrounded your own venue - take a look at our website www.lutonhooestate.co.uk
by the original 18th Cen- for list of topics. Look forward to seeing you.
tury octagonal wall, and
a range of glass houses, We have a large car park that can accommodate coaches.
and selection of rare For more information email office@lutonhooestate.co.uk or phone 01582 721443.
service buildings. Don’t forget... access is via the A1081 between Luton and Harpenden West Hyde Rd/Newmill
End turning LU1 4LE not via the hotel.
It has been estimated
that £10 million needs
to be raised to fully
restore the garden and
its structures.
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The word shop seems to be derived from old European
terms meaning a booth, lean to, or place of work or
trade. By the late 1600s there were over 40,000 shops
in Britain.
Sometime in the mid 1800s a shop was opened in the
high street in Ivinghoe, opposite the church, round the
corner from The Kings Head. The Elliott family ran
this shop until sometime around 2000, when it finally
closed to the public. Rosemary Elliott, the lady known to
everyone as Jane, continued to occupy the premises until
sadly, in 2016 she died. When sorting out her effects, a
note was discovered, asking that the remaining contents
and the fixtures and fittings of the old shop should be
preserved at Pitstone Museum for future generations to
appreciate. To these ends, the volunteers at the museum
have stripped out the interior, carefully photographed
and measured everything, inside and out and have
started to build a replica of the old shop on the site of
The Museum at the old farm at Pitstone Green. We are
a bit short of suitable space, but have found a site that
should do justice to this wonderful, unique piece of local
history.
The project will take a while but in the meantime, pop
along to the museum on one of our open days,
(Bank Holiday Mondays and the 2nd Sunday of each
month from June to October) to see how we are getting
on with this and many other projects we have in hand.
If anyone has any photos, articles, objects or anecdotes
relating to the old shop please drop them in on an open
day or a Tuesday or Thursday when the volunteers are
on site.
Pitstone Green Museum opens again on Easter Monday
and is then open on Bank Holiday Mondays and the
second Sunday of each month from June until October.
If you would like to arrange a visit at some other time or
would like to get involved in any way, get in contact via
the website.
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Money Matters By Martin Lewis
Holiday Bookings
@moneysavingexpert With summer on the way, this is the peak holiday booking
period. However, with the pound recently at a 32 year
low against the dollar, and matching the awful rates of
2013 against the euro, this year it’s likely to be a chal-
lenge to get a decent price. The weak pound not only hits
holiday spending, but hotels, car hire and more, so here
are my 10 top tips for keeping costs down.
1 Pocket The Perfect Plastic To Make The can be £40 a day when you get there. Here’s the three
Pound Perform. Spend abroad and most credit cards key steps:
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cards that don't add that fee. So, you get that day’s same b) Check stealth fuel charges. Some try and make
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Health Beauty & Wellbeing
Teen Skin Beat blemishes, control oil and
start good skincare habits for life!
I often get the same question from my clients’ block pores and helps to minimise breakouts.
in-salon, “My son/daughter is suffering terribly Tea tree oil is a fantastic antiseptic that also kills
with their skin at the moment, can you help?” As bacteria whilst healing and soothing the skin; you
if going through puberty isn’t bad enough the can often find this in
added anxiety of dealing with problem skin can cleansers and moisturisers. Charcoal is great for
have your teen going around in circles. For such soaking up excess oil and working as a light exfo-
an important and sensitive topic (and with school liator, leaving skin literally squeaky clean.
proms just a few months away) here are my top You want to be looking for products that help
tips for dealing with teenage skin issues. control oil, unclog pores, clean without stripping
Your teens can be challenging years for skin. Pu- moisture (and moisturise without adding grease),
berty causes your body to increase its production and help to treat and prevent breakouts. Simple,
of sebum (oil secreted by your sebaceous glands), right?!
leading to blocked pores and spots. But making Breakouts are the number one skin concern
the effort to understand your skin and getting a among teens. If you have acne, never try to dry
good skincare routine put in place can make all your skin out, as it will naturally start to produce
the difference, and sets you up well for the com- more oil, making acne feel painful and look
ing decades. worse. Instead, hydrate the skin by using prod-
Skin needs to be cleansed effectively both morn- ucts that remove the oil but don’t take away the
ing and night and it is important to know what moisture of the skin. Also, avoid tanning in all its
types of products to use and those to avoid. forms, much of our lifetime
I don’t recommend using soap on your skin, accumulation of UV
most soaps are alkaline in nature and the skin occurs in our early teen
is more acidic. The soap will strip your skin’s years when we think we
natural oil protection leaving it open to bacteria are indestructible and
getting in and moisture loss, this will force your take our good skin for
skin to produce more oil to try to protect itself. granted. Those super-
You can see how this can begin a vicious circle satisfying pore strips are
and your skin gets more damaged as a result. also a no-go, as they can
Another no-go for me are face wipes – they lead to enlarged pores.
frequently contain lots of chemical ingredients Yes, it is a minefield
and they don’t give a deep clean, often leaving out there but help is at
a residue on the skin which can clog pores and hand, seek out professional
contribute to breakouts. advice, whether that be
Unfortunately, products for teens often contain your GP, dermatologist
harsh, inexpensive ingredients such as soap, sul- or skin therapist. We are
phates, mineral oils, artificial colour, fragrances here to help and with
and alcohol, all of which can irritate and ag- some great advice and
gravate already troubled skin causing even more teamwork we really
problems! can help your teen to
So, what should you be looking for? overcome the struggle
There are some fantastic face washes and cleans- and be on their way to
ers that are sulphate-free which means they will healthier and happier
not irritate the skin further. Look out for ingre- skin.
dients such as witch hazel or salicylic acid, which
helps to clear the build-up of dead skin cells that By Kelly Shaw
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Can You Outrun The Easter Bunny?
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Barcelona in Spain. And the new
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as its athletic body suggests. in terms of kit, is Honda’s safety tech- we must wait for the
The new ‘VTEC Turbo’ engine can be nology bundle, known as ‘Sensing’. It
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Snippets By Paul Heley
John Bunyan
I have long felt that the “powers that be” in The Pilgrims Progress - Or a map of Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire do not pay sufficient homage to, or
give sufficient recognition to, one of our county’s Eventually, he was arrested at Lower Samsell near
predecessors who is known throughout the world Westoning, tried, and sentenced to imprisonment
- especially the Christian world - and whose most in Bedford gaol. He could have been released after
famous book “The Pilgrim’s Progress” is still in two or three months provided he agreed to “mend
print almost 400 years after it was first written. It his ways”, but he refused to give up preaching and
has been translated into more than 200 languages. spent a total of twelve years in prison. It was dur-
When one drives into Warwickshire, one is greeted ing this time that he wrote his most famous book
with “Welcome to Warwickshire, Shakespeare’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress”.
county” but when one drives into Bedfordshire, He was finally released but still spent further, brief,
what do we get? Nothing! periods in gaol for his beliefs. However, his later
Let’s face it, Bedfordshire hasn’t got much going life was reasonably successful both as a writer and
for it (other than Luton being voted the worst town lecturer/preacher and he died in London in 1688.
in England!), and we haven’t sired many famous “The Pilgrim’s Progress” is an allegory and tells
people, so why don’t we shout loud and clear that the story of how the central character, Christian,
Bedfordshire is “Bunyan’s county”? sets out from his home in the City of Destruction
John Bunyan was born in 1628 on the edge of the on an arduous journey along the Holy Way. Whilst
village of Elstow near the hamlet of Harrowden. on this path, he encounters both good, evil, and
As a boy, he received a very basic schooling, helped weak characters together with pleasant and horrific
his father in the trade of tinker, and joined the places. Each of the characters and places are fully
Parliamentary army during the English Civil War described and Christian’s experiences are painted in
at the age of sixteen. After his spell in the army, graphic detail. The story is essentially a narrative of
he returned to Elstow, married, and, like his father, how difficult it is to be a Christian when beset with
also became a tinker. Influenced by his wife, he so many temptations which can woo the traveller
became a devout Puritan and preached in the from the straight and narrow path until eventually
towns and villages throughout Bedfordshire whilst reaping the ultimate reward of reaching the Celes-
also carrying on his trade. But, following the fall tial City - namely Heaven.
of Oliver Cromwell’s Republic and the subsequent Although Bunyan was poorly schooled, he had
Restoration of the Monarchy, he found himself a vivid imagination and a way with words and
in trouble for having extremist religious views. in “The Pilgrim’s Progress” he drew extensively
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ing and travelling around the county selling bits a very dark and gloomy and frightening place at
and pieces and mending pots and pans. And it is night in Bunyan’s time without any street lighting.
possible - with greater or lesser certainty - to place The “River of the Way of Life” where Christian
notable features in the book with actual, recognis- and his friend, Hopeful, came across beautiful
able, landmarks and places. Some of these places sweet grass and flowers might well be the river
are unanimously accepted but others are subject Ouse east of Bedford where Bunyan remembered
to debate. For example, the City of Destruction a happy childhood.
(from where Christian sets out on his journey) is On a grimmer note, “Doubting Castle” where
usually accepted as his home in Elstow or, perhaps, Christian and Hopeful were cast into dungeons and
Bedford. But an alternative suggestion places it beaten by “Giant Despair” is thought to have been
between Totternhoe and Dunstable!! Why on earth the former Ampthill Castle (where Catherine of
should Totternhoe have decided Bunyan (in the Aragon was imprisoned in 1531 by her own Giant
guise of Christian) to embark upon the road to Despair, namely Henry 8th).
salvation? Or was Dunstable such a wicked place in The wide, swift flowing “Dark River” with no
those days? bridge or ferry to the Celestial City on the other
Generating less argument is the Hill of Difficulty side is the final test for Christian and Hopeful and
leading up to House Beautiful from where the proves very difficult to cross. This river is generally
Delectable Mountains can be seen. Most scholars accepted to be the river Thames in the former
accept these places to be the steep hill between Middlesex.
Houghton Conquest and Ampthill at the top of Besides these few examples, there are many more;
which is the ruined Houghton House (which, in some of which are more easily recognised than
Bunyan’s day, would not have been a ruin but a others. But some, perhaps, are simply the result
very splendid building indeed) and from where one of Bunyan’s imagination and the desire to paint a
can look towards the Chiltern Hills (and Barton sermon in words.
Hills in particular).
Other recognisable places found in allegorical form
in “Pilgrim’s Progress” are such as the “Slough of
Despond” through which Christian with his heavy
burden of sins struggled. This could be
the boggy ground known as Squich
Fen near Harrowden or the glu-
tinous clay pits at Stewartby.
The “Cross” where Chris-
tian was forgiven his sins
and lost his burden
could be the cross in
the village of Stev-
ington to the west of
Bedford.
The “Valley of the
Shadow of Death”
is thought to be the
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Tel: 01442 826774
www.bbowt.org.uk/whats-on an Easter walk. The trail will be up to enjoy
throughout the Easter holidays from 3rd to
Please visit the website for more information and 17th April. £2 per participating child, please
to book your place on walks and activities. ask at the Visitor Center welcome desk to
get started on the trail. The trail should take
Geology Rocks at College Lake approximately an hour to complete (less if
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd April, 10:00am - 4:00pm, you’re speedy!) and will suit little and long legs.
FREE Toilets and cafe are located nearby. No need
to book, just come along at any time between
Celebrate College Lake's amazing geological 9.30am and 4pm.
discoveries on our Geology Rocks weekend!
Come along and discover more about our Family Fun: Eggsplorers
incredible history, from amazing ammonites Wed 5th Apr, 11:00am - 3:00pm, £4
to mega mammoths! Walks, talks and activities See Tring Museum listings page for more
for all ages. Online booking required. informaion. Online booking essential.
Dig-it! Children’s Workshop Dawn Chorus Walk
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd April, 10:30am - 11:30am Sun 7th May, 4:30am - 7:00am, £4
Thurs 1st June - 10:00 - 11:30am & 1:00 - 2:30pm
FREE Join us for an early morning stroll around
College Lake listening and learning all the
Become a fossil hunter in our fun, interac- different bird calls. There will be guides on
tive workshop, and discover more about the hand to help you identify the different songs.
mysteries of College Lake’s past. Travel back Bring your binoculars and keep yours eyes
in time as a fossil hunter and discover what peeled and your ears open! After the walk why
mysterious creatures used to live at College not enjoy a hearty full English breakfast with
Lake thousands, or even millions, of years ago. a beautiful view. After a 2 mile walk you will
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wonderful wildlife that comes along with it.
Come and meet the springtime creatures of Activities for the whole family including
College Lake on our Spring into Spring family displays, crafts and hands-on discovery to cel-
trail! Find out more about the animals that call ebrate our new farming and wildlife exhibition.
College Lake home, solve a puzzle, explore There will also be the chance to join walks and
the reserve, and even win a little prize at the talks to find out more about our unique farm-
end. Suitable for the whole family to enjoy on ing heritage.
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DISCOVER Ashridge Gentle Stroll - Bluebells
Wed 3rd May
Visitors Centre, Moneybury Hill, 10:30 - 12:30, £3
Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire. HP4 1LT
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll to
Easter 2017 Crafts see Ashridge’s famous bluebells.
Mon 3rd - Fri 7th April. This two mile gentle walk will take you to some of
10:00 - 16:00, £2 per child Ashridge’s best bluebell areas. Children are welcome
with accompanying adults. Dogs on leads are welcome.
In the run-up to Easter come along and make your own Meet at Ling Ride car park, no need to book- turn up
Easter bunny. and pay on the day.
You can make an Easter bunny or an Ashridge deer to
take home. Why not head outside to explore after- Ashridge Bluebell Walk
wards? Crafts take place in the visitor centre classroom Sat & Sun from 6th - 21st May (dates to be
but make sure to dress according to the weather if you confirmed)
are planning on going for a walk afterwards. 10:00 - 1600, Adult: £8 Child: £5
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Join our rangers and volunteers for a series of walks to
see the best of the bluebells.
This 5-6 mile walk across Aldbury Common, Sallow
Copse and Dockey Wood showcases the renowned
Ashridge Bluebells at their best. Dates to be confirmed at
time of printing, call 01442 851227 to book.
This walk may be too long for children under 12. Dogs
on leads are welcome. Meet in the visitor centre car
park.
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Unleash the artist in you
Mon 10th - Mon 17th April
Do you have the basic skills in drawing & painting?
10:00 - 16:00, £3* / £5
Learn to be more creative &
Hop like a bunny along our Easter trail and receive a make stunning artwork
chocolate bunny prize in our annual Cadbury Egg Hunt.
The Cadbury bunny has set up an Easter trail through the Join our 14 weeks intermediate art course &
woods for you to follow. Can you answer all the ques- develop your skills in still life, landscape, portraiture
tions to claim your chocolate reward? All children must & life drawing. Have fun & experiment with oil pastels,
be accompanied by an adult.Dogs on leads are welcome.
Look for the trail starting point at the gazebo on Monu- acrylics, watercolours, graphite, charcoal etc.
ment Green (across from the visitor centre). Taught by international experts with one to one tuition.
*Early-bird price of £3 (Mon 10th - Thurs
13th) to encourage early visits and reduce Exhibition opportunities and exposure.
overcrowding during Easter weekend All materials are free.
Gentle Stroll - Signs of Spring Spring/Summer 2017 courses start
Wed 12th Apr Tuesday 25th April
10:30 - 12:30, £3 1pm - 4pm
Join our knowledgeable volunteers to look for signs of Wednesday 26th & Friday 28th
spring close to the visitor centre. 9.30am - 12.30pm
There is a large variety of plants and trees at Ashridge.
Explore the area around the visitor centre for signs of Whipsnade Village Hall
spring amongst the different species that grow. Children Call 0794 320 4190
are welcome with accompanying adults. Dogs on leads
are welcome. Meet at the visitor centre. FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE
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