Alan Dee’s film preview: Chef is a streetfood snack, Walking On Sunshine is a...
Everyone loves cooking shows – Masterchef, Come Dine With Me, Ready Steady Cook. So why not a cooking movie?Jon Favreau, looking these days as if he’s been tucking in a little too freely to the...
View ArticleLetters from the brownies
Brownies from the 3rd Biggleswade (Methodist) Brownies have written letters to the Biggleswade Chronicle telling us how wonderful it is to be a brownie.Madeline:Dear Editor,We celebrate the 100th...
View ArticleB’Amore music for charity
A pub is putting on a charity gig and fun day this weekend.The B’Amore Music Festival will be held at The Bell in Sandy on Saturday (June 28).Money raised will go to St John’s Hospice in...
View ArticleCommemorative Great War event
Mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War.They will be a commemorative event at Sandy Upper School on Saturday (June 28) from 2pm to 6pm.There will be a short film, performances by local entertainers...
View ArticleAdvice service is in town fortnightly
Citizen’s Advice sessions are being held in Potton on alternate Tueday mornings.They will be in the community centre from 9.30am and 12.30pm. The next session is on Tuesday (July 1).Available advice...
View ArticleWander through beautiful gardens
There will be open gardens in Old Warden on Sunday (June 29).The event runs from 2pm to 5pm, with the base being the village hall.It is in aid of the National Gardens Scheme and St Leonard’s Church in...
View ArticleBarrier remains for electing the working public
A motion to hold more council meetings in the evenings has been defeated.At a meeting of Central Beds Council Independent Councillor Mark Smith put forward a motion that overview and scrutiny committee...
View ArticleDiscover history
The next walk to be organised by Sandy Tourist Information Centre focuses on Tempsford.Led by the village’s historian, Steve Cooney, it will take place on Thursday, July 10.Points of interest will...
View ArticleDiscuss issues with MP and councillors
Meet with your elected representatives this evening (Friday).Alistair Burt, MP for North East Beds, Councillor James Jamieson, leader of Central Beds Council and Conservative Sandy ward councillors...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Book Thief
Here’s a weird and wonderful crime story set in a hotel that you’ll want to revisit again and again.A starry cast in THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15: 20th Century Fox) is headed by Ralph Fiennes, who’s...
View ArticleSix flats on horizon for former church
A church could be converted into six homes.St Luke’s Church in Fairfield Park, Stotfold was built in 1878 to serve the former hospital.The building, which has been out of use as a place of worship for...
View ArticleHave your say on local transport
The public’s views on Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways and Transport services will again be compared with others across England, as part of the National Highways and Transport Public...
View ArticleSummer camp at school
A summer camp will be held at Sandye Place Academy during the school vacation.It will run on weekdays from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 15. It is suitable for children aged four to 14.To book a...
View ArticleWarning after park equipment injury
A mum is warning other parents to take care after her little girl was badly burned by play equipment.Tracey Seward, of Station Road in Tempsford, was visiting the Sunderland Road park in Sandy on...
View ArticleTraveller plan goes to Secretary of State
All consultation responses and supporting evidence regarding Central Bedfordshire Council’s Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan have been submitted to the Secretary of State this week.The most recent...
View ArticleThe stars are coming out for St John’s charity hike!
Following last year’s success, when it raised a phenomenal £100,000, Sue Ryder-St John’s Hospice Starlight Hike returns on Saturday, September 13 with organisers promising it will be another...
View ArticleConsultation on dog order
Have your say over proposed dog control orders that Central Beds Council says would help promote responsible dog ownership.The orders cover offences including fouling, dogs on leads, areas where dogs...
View ArticleSmoke free pledge for cars and homes
Smokers are being urged to pledge to not smoke in their home or car.The SmokeFree campaign challenges people to keep these areas smoke free for three or six months to avoid the dangers of second hand...
View ArticleGet ready for Keech’s Star Walk
Keech Hospice has now opened sign up’s to its annual ladies only Star Walk event on Saturday 6th September 2014. Harry Judd from McFly, recently visited the hospice and saw all the fantastic work it...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Chef is a tasty little morsel with a nourishing...
“I get to touch people’s lives with what I do and I love it and I want to share this with you.”So what’s on the menu today? Starter:Decent anticipation for a new, lower budget and more personal movie...
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