Children learn through well planned play
Teaching is strong at a pre-school according to Ofsted inspectors.Meppershall Pre-school was visited in January and graded as ‘good’ in all areas.Inspector Kelly Eyre wrote: “Teaching techniques are...
View ArticleCharity needs any unwanted clothes
A charity shop needs your unwanted clothes.Age UK is desperately calling for people to donate to the shop in Biggleswade High Street. The shop also needs accessories, CDs, DVDs, books and household items.
View ArticleAlan Dee: This replica is a fat lot of use, why not just do it for real?
With Valentines Day once more upon us, allow me to suggest a delightful little gift idea that might not go down too well, however much you are motivated by good intentions.The traditional romantic...
View ArticleValentine’s prize draw at market
A free Valentine’s Day prize draw was held in Shefford.Shefford Town Council held the draw as part of the farmer’s market. Winners are being notified.
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Strictly speaking, Cuban Fury is a cha-cha-charmer
Here’s the pitch – lardy Nick Frost, Simon Pegg’s oppo in Hot Fuzz and the rest, as a twinkle-toed salsa dancer?Add in current queen of all she surveys Olivia Coleman and you’ve got the recipe for a...
View ArticleEnjoy a top musical comedy
The Goldman Ensemble will be performing their new show in Biggleswade before they embark on a major UK tour.The group have toured Britain and received glowing reviews for their performances of musical...
View ArticleCider festival to return to pub
The 4th Henlow Cider and Country Wine Festival will take place later this month.The event will be held at the Engineer’s Arms pub in Henlow, running from Thursday, February 27 until Sunday, March...
View ArticleCouncils needing new members
Two parish councils are looking for new members.Sandy Town Council hopes to co-opt someone as a new councillor as nobody put themselves up for election when a vacancy arose.Anyone interested should...
View ArticleSporty Benj in the running for a YOPEY award
A sports-mad teenager who helps schools and clubs to run activities has been nominated for a top award.Benjamin Daniels, 14, of Stotfold helps to run sports clubs at Gothic Mede Lower School and...
View ArticleFlooding in Chronicle Country
We may not have been hit anywhere near as hard as Somerset but fields and footpaths in the area have still been submerged underwater.The ongoing rain has led to rivers and brooks across the area...
View ArticleCaught above alcohol limit
A young driver has had his license removed after drink driving.George John Alexander Sheen of Dothans Close in Great Barford crashed his car after a night out at the pub.The 21-year-old entered a...
View ArticleFeast on the telly
Spending Valentine’s evening wrapped up warm at home?Then here is the perfect antidote to boredom. Jamie Oliver will be appearing on television with a programme filmed in our very own Chronicle...
View ArticleCharity disco for Help for Heroes
A fundraising disco is taking place in aid of Help for Heroes.The event will be held at Sandy Village Hall on Saturday, April 19.There will also be a raffle on the night. Entry will be £1 for members...
View ArticleConcerns about online pictures
A parent is concerned about the levels of internet security at her son’s school.Claire Long said another student at Sandy Upper School accessed gay porn on her son’s laptop.He said: “Another pupil...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Get Her, Spike Jonze comes up with another...
“Anybody who falls in love is a freak. It’s a crazy thing to do. It’s socially acceptable insanity…”Hello reader. It looks like you’re searching for a review of the new movie ‘Her’. Luckily for you I...
View ArticleInterchange could provide transport hub
A new interchange could provide a hub for public transport in a town.Early planning and negotiations are currently under way for the proposed Biggleswade Transport Interchange.Central Beds Council...
View ArticlePlea over lost USB stick
An author who has misplaced a USB stick containing her first novel is appealing for help.The black memory storage device belonging to Helen Close was lost last week.Helen thinks she may have lost the...
View ArticleBedfordshire Business Women: the power of networking
If women entrepreneurs want to grow their business, they need to network. Research has shown that investing time and energy in networking can reap huge benefits for your business. Not everyone is a...
View ArticlePolice hunt couple after card fraud
Police are hunting a couple who are suspected of withdrawing £250 from an elderly man’s bank account.The man was paying for his shopping with his bank card at ASDA in Biggleswade on Friday, February 7...
View ArticleSo much good will at solicitors
A solicitors firm raised more than £4,000 through a charity will-writing scheme.Motley & Hope in Biggleswade raised £4,618.75 by taking part in the Will Aid programme.The UK’s leading charity...
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