Second award thanks Christine for her help
A dedicated volunteer has been given a second award to thank her for all her hard work.Christine Bird of Arlesey has helped out the Dr Hadwen Trust for the last decade.The non-animal medical research...
View ArticleGet fit and healthy at the start of 2014
A new Slimming World Group will begin in the new year.The group will meet each Thursday at 7.30pm in Burgoyne Middle. It will be run by new consultant, Rachel Stott, herself a Slimming World success.
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: November
A controversial social housing proposal was unveiled in November where those in employment would be given priority for homes.Central Beds Council’s draft Housing Allocations Scheme suggested that...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: December
December started on a right royal high with a visit from none other than the heir to the throne!Prince Charles spent the day in Chronicle Country and in Bedford. The Prince of Wales visited Tempsford...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Hustle if you’re young, head to Vegas if you’re old
Painstaking period detail, lots of star names, a rollicking tale of cross and double cross – what’s not to like about David O. Russell’s latest?After building himself a real reputation as an...
View ArticleGeorge pays a visit to his old school
A young musician went back to his old middle school to entertain the pupils there.George Smith, who reached the UK Open Mic contest’s regional finals, visited Burgoyne Middle School in Potton at the...
View ArticleTalk about the community
A community campaigner and fundraiser will give a talk.Ken Lynch of Sandy will speak about the Sandy community in action at a meeting of Sandy Good Afternoon Club (Friday, January 3).It starts at...
View ArticleNew Year present for community groups
Fifteen community groups have begun 2014 with a cash boost thanks to the generosity of one of Chronicle Country’s oldest firms.Motley & Hope Solicitors celebrated 200 years of practice in...
View ArticleAdvantages of open business are discussed in hotly anticipated book
A former chief reporter at the Biggleswade Chronicle has written a highly-anticipated book on business.David Cushman’s new book, The 10 Principles of Open Business, has been written with Jamie Burke...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Promised Land, The Frozen Ground, Harrigan
There’s more than a hint of David-and-Goliath tales like Local Hero in PROMISED LAND (15: Universal).And this gently-paced fictional story about an energy corporation buying up farmland also has echoes...
View ArticleSuper slimmer launches group
A slimmer who lost three stone has started up her own weight loss group.Rachel Stott has launched the new Slimming World group in Potton.It runs on Thursday nights at Burgoyne Middle School, from 7.30pm.
View ArticleSwim for William
Swimming pool staff will be taking to the water in memory of a teenager.Today (Friday) the staff at Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre in Biggleswade will swim 15 miles to raise money for the William...
View ArticleMan hospitalised after car collides with tree
A man was hospitalised after his car collided with a tree on Friday (January 3).The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST), air ambulance charity Magpas Helimedix, Beds Police and Beds Fire and...
View ArticleBusinesses urged to sign up for Meet the Buyer
Central Beds Council, Luton Borough Council and the NHS are looking to do business with local companies at a Meet The Buyer event later this month.Despite much publicised cuts to their budgets, the...
View ArticleGarden Friends helps the homeless
A farm shop has helped the homeless for the second year running.Garden Friends Farm Shop at Roxton Garden Centre gave its unsold fruit and vegetables to Clarenden Street Homeless Shelter in Bedford.The...
View ArticleManager beats 70 nominees to industry award
A businessman has received an industry award for his knowledge and work.David Carroll, customer helpdesk and technical support manager at Integra ICT in Sandy, received the Technical Person of the Year...
View ArticleCCTV provision could be cut to save more cash
A town’s CCTV could be slashed to save money.There are seven permanent fixed publicly owned CCTV cameras in Sandy.Three are funded by Central Beds Council and four by Sandy Town Council.The town...
View ArticleHair we go with some fundraising!
A 10-year-old girl who lost her golden locks for charity has raised £400.Alyssa Madge of Sandy had been growing her hair all her life, but has had it cut by 14 inches.It now falls a little below her...
View ArticleRSPB reserve walk to start your 2014
Start the new year with a little light exercise.On Monday (January 6) Sandy Tourist Information Centre will hold its first guided walk of 2014.It is entitled A New Year Walk in the Grounds and Gardens...
View ArticleA proud new year for three with honours
A professor who has helped to protect public health has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List.Professor Richard Parish, 62, who lives in Moggerhanger has been given the honour after he...
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