Couple celebrate after an inn-credible two decades
Proud publicans invited customers and staff alike to celebrate a pub’s 20th birthday.Hughie and Colleen Hone held a party at the Whistle and Flute in Biggleswade after marking two decades behind the...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Life Of Pi, Being Flynn
No one can doubt the technical brilliance of director Ang Lee’s fable LIFE OF PI (PG: Twentieth Century Fox), which picked up four Oscars - more than any other film - at this year’s awards ceremony.The...
View ArticleNew Parish Priest enjoying role
A new Parish Priest is relishing the challenge of his new role.The Reverend Richard Winslade has been inducted as the Priest for the Benefice of Gravenhurst, Shillington and Stondon.Mr Winslade arrives...
View ArticleA quiz with cash prizes up for grabs
There will be a quiz night in Shefford on Friday (April 26) with cash prizes available.Teams of up to eight people can take part at Shefford Town Memorial Hall and entry is £3 per person.To book...
View ArticleVIDEO: It’s ale coming together for John and Janice!
A couple who have transformed a derelict village pub have celebrated after receiving a prestigious award.John and Janice Pritchett – who have given the March Hare in Dunton a whole new lease of life –...
View ArticleTraffic orders may help to stop commuter parking
Commuter parking in Biggleswade’s residential roads could be significantly reduced if a new town council bid is approved.Biggleswade Town Council wants to introduce new parking restrictions in Chaucer...
View ArticleYouth group will launch tomorrow
A new youth group will start tomorrow (Saturday, April 27).It will meet in the youth centre at Holmemead Middle School in Biggleswade from 2pm to 4pm.Local businesses will run taster classes such as...
View ArticleChance to talk with your councillors
Two councillors will meet with their constituents tomorrow (Saturday, April 27).Councillors Caroline Maudlin and Naomi Sheppard, who represent the Sandy ward on Central Beds Council, will be at Sandy...
View ArticleFire causes £30,000 worth of damage at school
Staff and students were evacuated when a fire started at an school on Friday (April 25) – causing an estimated £30,000 worth of damage.Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade was closed at lunchtime after...
View ArticleAwards for culinary prowess taste sweet
Students left a cookery contest with a veritable array of awards.The Bedford College students, led by lecturer Jamie Gibson of Langford, won 23 out of 26 medals at the Wessex Salon Culinere...
View ArticleTwo choirs giving concerts for free
Two a cappella choruses will perform on Sunday.Potton based choirs Shannon Express and Phoenix Chorus are preparing to take part in their national championships.They have open dress rehearsals at Sandy...
View ArticleFree gardening if you need the help
Do you find it difficult to keep your garden tidy?Sandy’s task force has plenty of volunteers this year but not enough gardens to maintain. If you are elderly or disabled, in Sandy and have nobody else...
View ArticlePlans to build eight affordable homes
Eight affordable homes could be built in a village.A planning application has been submitted by Aragon Housing Association to build the dwellings on agricultural land next to 70 and 78 Sandy Road in...
View ArticleMake friends and keep fit with walks
Get fitter and meet new people by joining a health walk.Biggleswade health walks start from the Dan Albone car park at 10.30am on Sundays and at 10am on Wednesdays. Thursday walks start at 10am from...
View ArticleTime for a cuppa and chocolate
A chocolate tea party raised £400 for charity.Susan Izzard held the Big Chocolate Tea Party at her home in Gamlingay. She raised money for The Sick Children’s Trust, which supports the families of...
View ArticlePotton’s got talents – for a fundraising drive
Clergy at a Chronicle Country church sought divine inspiration when it came to their latest fundraising scheme.The Bible’s Parable of Talents forms the basis of the charity initiative in aid of the new...
View ArticleLate night policing comes under fire
Late night policing in Biggleswade has come under fire following criticism from a town councillor.Councillor Bernard Rix says policing in Biggleswade after 10pm at night is insufficient, leading to...
View ArticleDriver attacked after she was forced to stop on A1
A terrified driver was threatened with a jack handle after being forced to stop in the middle of the A1.The woman in her twenties was driving southbound just south of the Sainsbury’s roundabout at...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Quartet, Alex Cross
There’s nothing startling or challenging about Dustin Hoffman’s first film as a director. But QUARTET (12: Momentum) is a delightful romantic comedy drama that’s a treat for viewers and the cast.And...
View ArticleMayor’s speech is the talk of the town
Street lighting and council tax were among matters discussed at an annual town meeting.Shefford mayor Councillor Paul Mackin led the Shefford Annual Town Meeting on Friday, April 19.Mr Mackin spoke...
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