Bedford mayor Dave Hodgson: More to enjoy this summer
The arrival of summer is approaching, and in Bedford Borough that means more opportunities for us all to enjoy our beautiful parks and open spaces. This year a visit to some of our most picturesque...
View ArticleSurge in girls wanting to join scouting movement
Girls are flocking to join the scouts in this area.Figures reveal that in the last year Bedfordshire Scouts has seen an impressive 15 per cent increase in its female membership; the biggest rise since...
View ArticleArtistic skills for carnival design
Design a flag for Sandy Carnival.Entries must be no bigger than A4 and include the words Sandy Carnival 2014. For more details visit Inskip and Davie in Sandy. The estate agents has donated cash prizes.
View ArticleNew square to be added next month
The new market square for the Kings Reach development in Biggleswade is set to be added next month.The square will be joined by other facilities including a school and separate nursery, retail space,...
View ArticleCampaign for swimming pool
A campaign has been launched to build a swimming pool.Catherine King started the campaign to have an indoor pool in Shefford last week– and already the Facebook page has 1,300 likes. But Central Beds...
View ArticleBusiness works with football association
A Chronicle Country business will be working with a potential World Cup football team.Training company Clarity4D, which is based in Potton, has won a contract to work with the Oman Football Association...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Good, but not great, Godzilla serves up monster...
“You’re hiding something out there! And it is going to send us back to the Stone Age! God help us all...”When will we puny humans learn, eh?Radioactive material (and weapons in particular) are always...
View ArticleTalk by war tale’s author
An author will speak about her First World War story, which features young volunteers who enlisted in 1914.Judith Allnatt wrote The Moon Field. She will be in Sandy Library at 7pm on Thursday (May 22)....
View ArticleHave your say at the European Parliament Elections
Don’t forget to have your say at the European Parliamentary Election, which takes place on Thursday, May 22.Central Beds Council is encouraging people to get involved and make sure their voice is...
View ArticleBiggleswade’s current police station likely to closed
Our historic police station’s days are numbered, according to a newly released five year strategy.Biggleswade Police Station is one of many bases on the list to be shut down in Beds Police and Crime...
View ArticleExtension plans at art deco style middle school
A middle school is looking to expand its building.Robert Bloomfield Academy in Shefford has submitted a planning application requesting permission to construct a new block to the front of the current...
View ArticleHistoric house to open its gardens
The gardens at Shortmead House in Biggleswade will be open on Sunday (June 1) from 2pm to 5pm.There will be a bar, refreshments and a plant sale. All proceeds will go to Friends of Shortmead. The house...
View ArticleGood Neighbours Scheme
Do you need a little help from friendly neighbours?Sandy Good Neighbours Scheme launches on Monday (June 2). More than 100 volunteers will be on hand at various times during the weeks to come to assist...
View ArticleChance to donate blood to save a life
Here is another chance to save a life.A blood donation session will be held on Thursday (June 5) in Sandy Conservative Club. Go along between 1.15pm and 3.45pm or 5pm and 7.30pm. Book at blood.co.uk or...
View ArticleThree cheers for fast approaching carnival
Carnival day is fast approaching so make sure the date is highlighted in your diaries.Sandy Carnival is being held on Saturday, June 14. This year the carnival parade will return to its original route....
View ArticleBishop set to visit community garden
The Bishop of Bedford and other clergy will visit Dunton Community Garden on Wednesday, June 11.They will work alongside the volunteers.The garden will be open to visitors from 11am to 1pm with...
View ArticlePicture exhibit
An artist will display her work in a coffee shop.Georgina Westley of Sandy creates black and white drawings using ink pens of various sizes.The freelance graphic designer draws directly onto A3 graphic...
View ArticleBeautiful gardens open for visitors
An open gardens event will be held in Beeston on Sunday, June 8.Enthusiastic gardeners will invite you into their varied gardens between 2pm and 6pm. Entry is £3 for adults and free for under 13s....
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Edge Of Tomorrow deserves repeat viewing as Cruise...
“Come find me when you wake up!”Prepare for a dazzling adrenalin overload of an alien invasion movie – based on the novel All You Need Is Kill by Japanese author Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Edge Of Tomorrow is...
View ArticleShould children choose their own bedtimes?
By St Andrews Lower School childrenPupils in Year Three Oak Class at St Andrews Lower School in Biggleswade have been discussing whether children aged seven and eight should be allowed to decide their...
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