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ISSUE 12: JUNE 2012

THE BEDFORD CLANGER

Illustration By Rachel Lovatt

For: music-lovers, culture-vultures, crafters, artists, makers, gardeners, traders, foodies, fashionistas
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SINgERS - more than just sewing.... The Singers sewing shop on lurke Street is a Bedford institution. This year the shop is celebrating 30 years

JUNE 2012

UNIQUE BEDFORD

2a lurke Street, MK40 3HY tel: 350186 www.singersbedford.com email: info@singersbedford.com

mannequins to model the completed designs, a ready-to-wear rail of childrens clothes made by Irene at Topolino Knits as well as an array of pattern books to buy. Curtain-making is another area that Chris is keen to expand. As well as selling everything you need to make your own, Singers Bedford also offers a curtain making service. The button and notions range is vastly improved, he has introduced a selection of bag-making accessories including fabulous leather handles and there is also a customer creations board for customers to proudly display pictures of recent sewing projects.
Photo: Katie Finn

Chris Dawkins: King of the Singers

then thank you so much for your continued support. If youve only just found us, then welcome aboard! When we launched The Clanger, our aim was to provide a platform to promote Bedford and Id like to think weve succeeded. There are so many positive things about Bedford (just ask Mary Portas) and we believe they deserve to be shouted about. From gigantic lace to Bedfringe, busking festivals to the River Festival, top notch pubs and restaurants to some really unique independent retailers, Bedford has so much to offer. The next twelve months promise to be even more exciting. We hope youll carry on seeking out The Clanger to keep up with whats going down in this town. Erica Roffe Editor

Letter from the Editor Well, what a year its been! If youve been with us from the start,

in business and owner Chris Dawkins is not resting on his laurels. Following the sad death of his father (and founder of the shop), Roger Dawkins, in 2009, Chris has invested heavily in improving the shop from top to bottom. And despite having a newborn baby, he is dedicated to ploughing all his efforts into creating a shop that caters for sewers, knitters and crafters alike. When my father died we were overwhelmed with the response from customers, said Chris. We knew we had a very strong customer base and set up condolance books in the shop for people to pay their respects. It is these loyal customers that Chris is keen to retain, as well as appealing to a new generation of crafters. So whats changed, I hear you ask? Well, if youre a nifty knitter (and after our piece in the February issue on grafitti knitting, who wouldnt want to be?), youll be thrilled. An entire section of the shop is now dedicated to all things woolly. There are

So how is Chris going about making these changes? I am very keen to collaborate with our customers, he explains. I have been chatting to our regulars to find out what they want from the shop and also have been working with our curtain maker as well as Janet Lehain of Kitchen Table Sewing to select fabric. It is thanks to Janet that you can now find beautiful Amy Butler cottons in store. Just perfect for summer sewing projects! If youre not a super confident sewer, then fear not. Chris and the team offer a selection of classes from getting to know your sewing machine to simple dressmaking

projects to build your confidence or teach you new skills. If you bring a friend to any of the Singers Bedford classes you will both receive a 5 voucher to spend in the shop on the day. 2a Lurke Street, MK40 3HY tel: 350186 email: info@singersbedford.com www.singersbedford.com

ship programme for young adults aged 19-25 from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and theyre looking for new recruits. Do you have the potential to become a future leaders in the public, private or charity sector? If so, get involved now! Recruitment is now open for Bedford UpRisings October 2012-2013 programme. Applications are open to all 19-25 year-olds, regardless of qualifications or educational background. Most sessions are during the evening, although 1 session a month will begin at 4pm with travel to London. All travel costs are covered by the programme. Benefits of becoming an UpRiser: Comprehensive training package to enable you to lead on social action in your community Attend high profile learning sessions and learning visits giving you direct access to senior leaders across all sectors Bespoke leadership training run by some of Britains leading experts in their field Be matched with a mentor from UpRisings senior leaders network who will be able to Guide you through your leadership journey Individual coaching sessions at the start of the programme Attend and actively participate in highlevel events and ceremonies Receive a certification in community leadership by Birkbeck University upon graduation from the programme

Do you want to be a leader and make a real difference in your community? Then Join UpRising! UpRising is Britains premier leader-

HOMETOWN TOURIST
You know what its like: you live somewhere and you take it for granted. So why not look at Bedford with fresh eyes and discover new stuff. Be a hometown tourist. If youre looking for somewhere to bestow

EMMAUS villAGE: vintage Crockery and Cake (again)

WE DID IT!!
The homeless charity that works It also has a playroom full of second-hand toys and childrens books, ready to be loved all over again, for a very reasonable (and I do mean reasonable. Books start at 10p, toys at 20p,) pocket-money price. In what can only be described as a stroke of genius, they have positioned the playroom right next to the open-plan Bistro, which serves lovely home-made cake, salads, sandwiches and teas, meaning that it is perfectly possible to have a drink and watch your offspring play at the same time. The boutique section houses the donated clothing, shoes and jewellery, as well as a section for childrenswear, wool and bed linen. There is usually a good stash of adult and childrens bikes, as well as plant pots and gardening equipment, and one of the nicest sections contains some refurbished garden tools; sturdy spades and forks sharpened, re-painted and restored to former glory with original smooth wooden handles intact. In addition to the village itself, there are brilliant places to visit on the way: a playground in nearby Pavenham has a very good zipline, as well as adultsized outdoor gym equipment, and the historic Chellington Centre is nearby too. The Emmaus village is open from Tuesday-Saturday from 10am - 4.30pm and they have big plans to refurbish some of the buildings in the next 12-18 months to make the experience of shopping there even better. It is definitely worth a little rural excursion to visit. www.emmausvillagecarlton.org.uk e are proud, thrilled, over-the-moon, amazed and pretty flipping excited to announce that Bedford has been chosen by Mary Portas to become one of twelve Portas Pilot towns. The proposal, submitted by the Town Team and headed by BedfordBID, pitched for 50,000 to fund projects to improve the High Street and town centre. Bedford was among 371 other towns vying for the opportunity to work with Mary Portas and her team to rejuvenate their high streets. The twelve Portas Pilot Towns will be the subject of a documentary TV series and the projects featured will have the opportunity to be rolled out in other towns around the country. Go Bedford!

your unwanted furniture, electrical goods, clothing or books, then you might want to take a drive out into the glorious Bedfordshire countryside and head for the pretty village of Carlton, in turn the home of the Emmaus village. Emmaus is a charity based on the principles of offering homeless people the opportunity to help themselves, whilst helping the local community too. They believe that by providing a friendly atmosphere, accommodation and a safe community in which to acquire new work skills they can help homeless people reclaim their sense of purpose. Currently 29 residents live and work at the Emmaus village, recycling or refurbishing goods, working in the Bistro and running the clothing, furniture and electrical shops, as well as maintaining the grounds. The shops are a total treasure trove of recycled goodies, with a well-stocked room full of good quality books, stacks of vintage china and cookware, cameras, televisions, and a huge range of furniture.

UpRising is designed to nurture and support young adults looking to develop leadership skills and become more active in their communities on issues they care about. To apply to join the UpRising Leadership Programme, please visit: www.uprising.org.uk

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INTERvIEW WITH RacHEL LOvaTT
RETAil

JUNE 2012

THIS MONTHS FRONT pagE ILLUSTRaTOR

By David Litchfield Hello Rachel. How did you get started in Illustration? When I was 6 I drew a picture of a rabbit with a carrot , my teacher gave me a gold star! I promptly came home and announced to my mum that I was going to be a drawer of rabbits and carrots when I grew up. I continued drawing and began mixing it with stitch which led me to textile design. I worked as a textile designer for many years before breaking away to create my own art. Your work has a very whimsical feel. Where do you think this comes from. Hmmm I think some of it comes from my inspirations such as folk tale and myth which are full of other worlds, playful juxtapositions, transformations and bonkers characters . The rest must be magic or wind. What sort of materials do you use? I collect a lot of old curious things to use in my work such as, stamps, match box covers and maps. I then mix that with ink, pencil, paint and stitch. think this is? Where have they been hiding all of this time? Maybe its a backlash - its always a backlash - to the hands off world of social media, people just want to reconnect with the world around them so have gone back to using pencils and sketchbooks again, kind of lovely isnt it? *waves hippy flag of peace* or its wind. Again. What would be your dream illustration job? Im doing one of my dream jobs at the moment, I am collaborating with a Home/fashCut it Out, Rach!

ITS OUR BIRTHDay

This issue of The Bedford clanger sees us celebrating being 1 year old. Go us!

SHOW yOUR INDEpENDENTS

independent businesses in Bedford make our town different. And we want customers to buy at least one item from an independent retailer when they next visit town. go on, we dare you!

THAT YOU lOvE THEM !

he indies in Bedford add to the character of our town of many markets. Behind every shop door is a person striving to make that business work. And they need our custom to support them.

As part of the Love Bedford campaign, Bedford Business Improvement District (BID) will be promoting the national Independents day and month during July among our 564 levy-paying businesses. BedfordBID see this as an opportunity to support the independent sector, enhance entrepreneurial businesses in the town and create local excitement around a national campaign. Said BID Director Christina Rowe: We want businesses to highlight the fact they are independent, to wow people with window displays and come up with ideas for VIP visitors. At the BID office we will promoting all this activity and calling upon customers to come around to Bedford.

n the last 12 months we have doubled our print run and now reach around 10,000 readers with every edition. The Clanger team has doubled in size too and we have met some inspiring people, have made some great friends and spead the word about the truly brilliant stuff thats going down in our town. Its always been our aim to keep you up to date on whats on in Bedford and we have now dedicated our centre four pages to The Listing. Its your one-stop-culturalshop for whats good in Bedford this month. With everything from theatre to clubbing, charity events to live music, weve got it covered. If youd like your event included, please email Bev on clangerlisting@gmail. com by the 19th June. We hope that youve enjoyed the last year with us and thank you for supporting The Bedford Clanger. We look forward to making The Clanger even bigger and better over the next 12 months. Cheers!

ion lifestyle store, creating one off pieces to sell in their shops, I cant reveal the name of the store just yet but The circus will be the first to know. Who or what has been your biggest inspiration in your career? I think books and stories are my biggest influence, I always find inspiration between the pages of a book, whether its a poem, novel, collection of myths. You, like the rest of us Circus Illustrators, are based in Bedford. A taxi driver once told me that Bedford was a great place to be born as it has a good maternity wing, a great place to go to school as it has some good schools and a great place to die as it has a wonderful cemetery. Its the bit in the middle of your life that Bedford is not so good for. Do you think he (the taxi driver) was right? Ha ha . I havent been living around here for that long and I am based in Ampthill. But , since ive been here there has been masses of events and different groups coming together to support art, culture, the high street, music and film in Bedford. I think its on the up and as long as we keep supporting it, will continue. Is illustration the new Rock n Roll? If so what rock star are you? I love this idea, yes it is. I would have to be a glam rock star like David Bowie- hes glam rock isnt he? imaginitive, whimsical, likes labyrinths, bit bonkers You can see more examples of my work on my blog lovattcloud9.blogspot.co.uk or on my facebookpage www.facebook.com/ pages/Lovattcloud Currently I am showing with the Dadbrook gallery in their spring show www.dadbrookgallery.co.uk

ART Bedford creative arts unveiled its Lace in place commission at 1 St Pauls Square in May.
Amazing lace

he gigantic lace, made by Bedford-based artist Arael Rosillo de Blas, The Aragon Lacemakers, Mind and the Kings Arms project, will be in situ until 29th July so weve got the whole summer to enjoy it. For futher information: www.bca.com

Papered Pooch

What is your favourite ice cream? Chocolate with ice magic chocolate sauce on top - you know, the AMAZING sauce from the 80s that comes out runny then sets rock solid! I discovered it when I was 8 and it still blows my mind!. its probably radio active or something, most foods were in the 80s. How did you get involved with The Circus of Illustrators? Well it all happened when I was working as a very secret spy and had to move to Bedfordshire. I entered my work in , The castle quay weekender which was run by the We are Bedford team, they introduced me to the other local illustrators - who also did some very secret spying on the side. We all got together at a very secret meeting, scribbles were made , heads scratched, fizzy drinks drunk and the Circus was born. There seems to be lots of new illustrators appearing at the moment. Why do you

If you are an illustrator in Bedford, get in touch with the Circus of Illustration.

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JUNE 2012

a RIgHT ROyaL KNEES Up gUaRaNTEES a gREaT SUMMER IN BEDFORD

it cannot have escaped your notice that Her Majesty the Queen is celebrating her 60th year on the throne this summer. The weekend of 2nd 5th June will see the majority of the country joining in with a variety of festivities and Bedford is no exception. All over the place, families and friends
the street that dont have Tav in their names, this will be a great way for the whole family to celebrate the Jubilee. Just around the corner on Princes Street, top real ale watering hole, The Wellington Arms is hosting a street party from 12pm. Visitors are asked to bring their own food, drinks and chairs and there will be a BBQ on hand for you to cook up your own sausages. You have the chance to learn morris dancing, there will be a quiz, raffle and more! All money raised will be donated to the Bedford Day Care Hospice. Please note, any drinks purchased at The Welly must be consumed on the pubs premises. Over on Midland Road, MARA (Midland Road Area Residents association) will be hosting The Big Lunch 3 on Battison Street on Sunday June 3rd 2pm-5pm. Following the success of The Big Lunches 1 & 2 (see last Junes Clanger) residents from the area will be bringing food and soft drinks to share and there will be arts and crafts, activities and games, drummers and a drum workshop plus lots of dancing! In case of inclement weather (eg: the lovely spring hail weve been experiencing) the event will be hosted at 123 Create, Midland Road). Also on Sunday join The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum for the Big Victorian Jubilee Picnic. The event takes place on the lawn of The Higgins with everyone invited to dress up, bring a picnic and join the flag Make the most of the extra bank holiday by swinging by Russell Park on Tuesday as an Its a Knockout style competition takes over. Hilarious and fun to both play and watch (even without the dulcet tones of Stuart Hall), the competition will take teams of 10 through eight fun-packed games across Russell Park. Why not reminisce about your childhood at a special Teddy Bears Picnic on Tuesday afternoon? Between 12.30 and 2.30pm teddies will be travelling from far and wide to Russell Park to enjoy a spot of lunch as part of the Jubilee celebrations. So why not dust off your favourite old bear and enjoy an afternoon full of cake, competitions and even more memories to treasure? Priory Methodist (Newnham Avenue), ChristChurch and Russell Park Baptist Church (both located on Denmark Street) will be working together to put on activities for all the family. These include face painting, a puppet show, preparing a giant thank you for the Queen and singing with Castle Community Choir. Hurrah! Newnham Avenues The White Horse is hosting a Diamond Jubilee Garden party on Tuesday 5th. From 1 3pm the garden will play host to childrens games and entertainment, 3 5pm there will be live music with Mike Betteridge, Mark-Ray, Rik King and from 7.30pm the Mental Elves will be kicking up a right royal storm with more live tunes. Midland Roads Big lunch

are getting together to commemorate the Jubilee in all manner of ways. From street parties to barbecues, festivals to picnics, garden parties to fun days, there really is something for everyone swept up in royal fever. Not so much for Republicans, but hey, thats the nature of a Jubilee

and bunting making fest. If music is your thing, Bedford Town Band will be performing from 3pm to 5pm at the Mill Meadows bandstand. Fan-flagmaking-tastic!! On Monday, Russell Park will host the final of the Battle of the Bands with a chance to hear the winners play live before they hit the main stage at this years River Festival in July. Warm up heats have already taken place with the finalists set to battle it out across the afternoon from 12pm. Who out of The Scruff, Albany Down, Joy Radio, Brigante, Kastaphor and Kam Singh will be victorious?

Street parties are taking place across the town, so heres a round-up of a few: Tavistock Street is home to family fun and games on Monday at the Tavistock Community Centre on Princes Street from 1-5pm. Co-ordinated by Tavision, TavToffs, the Tavistock Pub & Carvery and other businesses and community workers along

CElEBRATiONS AT THE paRK

With high hopes for the bank holiday weather, The Park will be celebrating the Queens birthday and Diamond Jubilee with a BBQ.

on big screens in the bar, or you can just watch the world go by on their patio with a fruity glass of Pimms. If by the evening all that celebrating has made you peckish, The Park is offering a starter and main meal for just 15.50 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is grill night, with the chefs selection of meat and fish served straight from the char grill. Finally, kids under six get free ice cream on Sundays if they finish all their food (or at least make a valiant effort). The Park pub & dining, 98 Kimbolton Road, Bedford Tel: 273929 www.theparkbedford.co.uk

The once-in-a-lifetime event will be shown

Bedford Swan Hotel manager Dominic Mills was delighted to discover recently that our very own Queen visited the hotel during a visit to Bedford.

BEDFORD SWaN HOTELS Right Royal Riverside Afternoon Tea

MQ was photographed waving from the front balcony of the hotel in 1946 when, as the then Princess Elizabeth, she visited Bedford on February 14th as part of her work with the Land Army girls organisation. The Hotel is celebrating its royal connections by serving up its afternoon teas in a specially erected Jubilee marquee overlooking the stunning River Great Ouse and town bridge from Saturday 2nd Tuesday 5th

June. Its a moment of history which shows how important the hotel has been to the town. We are marking the connection with another great moment in Bedfordshire history, the invention of Afternoon Tea by a former Duchess of Bedford..

Will you be celebrating like mad...?

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JUNE 2012

LETS gO FLy a KITE

As part of the Great Summer in Bedford, the International Bedford Kite Festival returns to Russell Park on the 2nd and 3rd June.
ow in its tenth year, the festival will this year take on a royal theme and will welcome talent from across the world as kites of all shapes and sizes take to the skies above Russell Park. As ever, in addition to the kites, therell be plenty on offer to keep everyone entertained with the crafts marquee, a wide selection of other stalls, entertainment, live music and of course the chance to fly your own kite in the public arena! The Bedford Clanger will even have its own stand, so make sure you come along and say hello. Well be sharing our space with some of our friends including BCA and the Aragon Lacemakers, Design Hog and local artist Charlotte Tenneson. Looking forward to seeing you there! Mayor Dave Hodgson, said: Now in its tenth year, the Kite Festival is a superb free event for the whole family and attracts thousands of people down to Russell Park and the Embankment area. We are looking forward to welcoming kite flyers from across the world once again, including Australia, Bali, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Thailand and Indonesia. The Kite Festival is one part of a great summer in Bedford Borough and kicks off and the Well Dressing will be blessed and the Bunyan Hymn will be sung. The Progress will make its way up Church Road and Manor Farm drive following Christian in Scene 7 through the straight but narrow path between fierce village lions to House Beautiful where the Virgins of the House will serve refreshments, including wines and soft drinks, for all deserving pilgrims! Kathy Browns beautiful four acre garden of the Manor House will be open from 12-5pm with monies raised going to the Church Room Restoration Fund. Also open are St Mary the Virgin Church with its unique natural history display organised under the auspices of Stevington Historical Trust and Stevington Baptist Church with its special stained glass window.

THE BIGGEST EVENT ON THE PLANET... COMING TO A STREET NEAR YOU!

The Torch Relay comes to Bedford! Join us and line the streets - its our moment to shine! On the 8th July the Olympic Torch will make its way through the streets of Bedford & Cotton End. We will also be unveiling an English Heritage Blue Plaque in Rutland Road to mark the birth place of Harold Abrahams - Olympic Gold Medalist for the 100m sprint in the 1924 Summer Games. London 2012 Olympics Live Site Celebrate the Olympics at Bedford International Athletic Stadium from Friday 3rd August to Thursday 9th August. Big screen showing live footage from the Games, plus sporting activities throughout the week, bar, catering, entertainment and much more! Free entry.

a bumper Jubilee Weekend at Russell Park and the Embankment with a music festival on Monday and the Its a Knockout style competition on Tuesday.

For more information on local Olympic events in Bedford, visit www.bedford.gov.uk/london2012

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MONDAY 4TH JUNE

STEvINgTON WELL DRESSINg

Jubilee celebrations in Stevington will take the form of a traditional Well Dressing...

...With wonderful floral displays created

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by villagers being placed besides the ancient Holy Well near the Church Wall. The traditional well dressing skilss of puddling and pedalling have been taught by renowned Derbyshire specialists Waingroves. It is 750 years since the nuns welcomed pilgrims to stay at the Stevington Hospitim (guest house) to sooth their eyes in its crystal clear water. In all that time, the Holy Well has never been known to freeze or run dry. The theme of the Well Dressing panel is taken from a stained glass window in the Stevington Baptist Meeting Church. The imagery is of Christian at the Cross from John Bunyans Pilgrims Progress. It depicts Christian with his burden loosened from his shoulder and dumbling down into the mouth of the Sepulchre; a scene which is often associated with the 13th century cross at the centre of Stevington. John Bunyan lived only five miles away in Bedford and many believe he preached at Stevington Cross. To celebrate this connection, villagers are performing the Stevington Tale of the Pilgrims Progress, with an invitation for everyone to join in. The Bunyan Hymn will be sung to the accompaniment of a Krummhorn. At 11am the troupe will enact Scenes 1 and 2 at the Cross before making its way down Church Road to the accompaniment of the Krummhorn. David Renwick (writer of One Foot in the Grave and Jonathan Creek) will release the burden. Scenes 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be enacted down Church Road and at the Holy Well using Bunyans original text. At the Holy Well, it

*Church Road will be clear of traffic from 10.45-11.45am; there will be free parking at the Manor House Garden prior and after the morning event.

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Of course, not everyones gone bunting mad.

or the Republicans among us, check out Graham Watsons framed print of the Sex Pistols infamous 1977 lyrics from God Save the Queen. Available from Rock City Arts from 30 (unframed) and 80 (framed) www.rockcityart.com

37 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG Tel: 01234 363191 (24 hours) www.molyneuxjones.co.uk

MARK SPAIN EXHIBITION

Saturday 16th June Saturday 30th June 2012

Howard Street, Bedford MK40 3HS Tel:01234 344784

...Or escaping the madness?

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BEDFORD NETWORK
At Bedford Network i share with you my best experiences of Bedford And I keep going back to Foods of Italy
rather than a rain drenched Bedford and round the kitchen table! The Secondi was Gennaros Mixed Meat Ragu. This is where the expertise and fresh produce from Foods of Italy Bedford added the magic ingredients to give the dish a real taste of Italy. The sausages were absolutely fantastic the first time Ive tried them. Bangers and mash could take on a whole new taste from now on or perhaps Id better stick to recipes from the Two Greedy Italians! And the basil and parmesan were heavenly no comparison to supermarket bland versions. Im not a natural cook so for the recipe to turn out not only edible but absolutely delicious was incredible. Some people still shudder at the thought of my apple crumble! The Two Great Italians of Foods of Italy are more than a match any day for the Two Greedy Italians of TV fame how lucky we are in Bedford. Grazie mille to Foods of Italy.
Photo: Shaun Armstrong

JUNE 2012 TRAvEl

cLaNgER TRavEL Perpignan

By Louise Sayers

(an Italian delicatessen on Bower Street, Bedford) who recently really helped me with their advice, patience and humour when I attempted a recipe from the Two Greedy Italians cookbook The new TV series Two Greedy Italians inspired me to cook as an Italian Mama

The strong pound is the perfect excuse for a weekend away in Europe, but where to go? Perpignan, the capital of French

Orientales region of France which really does have something for everyone. Sun worshippers will love the long and wide sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coast at resorts such as Canet-en-Roussillon and Argels Plage. If its stunning scenery youre after, head further south to the preposterously pretty Vermilion Coast which is where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, giving us winding coastal roads with views

Buon Appetito!

that was the aim anyway Im not sure I completely pulled it off! We started with Antipasti olives and a selection of meats. All chosen by Alex at Foods of Italy I relied on his advice to flavours and amounts. It was all perfect and did make you feel as though you could possibly be sitting in a sunny garden in Italy

Stay tuned to Bedford Network in June for more news and our competition to win a fabulous prize at 5th Avenue Spa! We blog, tweet and Facebook www.bedfordnetwork.co.uk Twitter: @BedfordNetwork Facebook: www.facebook.com/BedfordNetwork

Catalonia is easily accessible from Bedford by Ryanair from Luton to Girona in Spain, just over one hours drive away from Perpignan. Current flight prices are from 21.99 one way (book me up! Ed). This laid-back city in the south of France has something for everyone. Perpignan station was touted as the centre of the world by Salvador Dal and although that claim may seem a little exaggerated, the city is a wonderful place to wander and soak up the Catalan atmosphere. Sip a glass of local ros in the Place de la Rpublique, climb up to the Palais des Rois de Majorque for amazing views of the city, the Roussillon Plain and the Pyrenees, or catch a game of rugby the Catalan Dragons are the only non-English side in the Superleague. Perpignan also makes a fantastic base from which to explore the Pyrnes-

plenty of aspiring artists touting their works. Charles Rennie-Mackintosh lived up the road in Port Vendres and you can follow the trail around the town displaying reproductions of his works where he actually painted them. Inland, the market town of Cret is also a haven for artists, Dal and Picasso both visited and loved it here. Cret boasts pretty cobbled streets, an attractive square and a Modern Art Museum which is surprisingly good for a town of this size. Lovers of the great outdoors will find everything they wish for in the region some of the best walking in Europe, great terrain for both mountain biking and road cycling, climbing and much much more. So what are you waiting for? Bon voyage! Where to stay: http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/ france/FR4705.htm http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/ france/FR3370.htm Louise Sayers and her husband, Mark, live in Perpignan and run Med and Mountain, offering property for sale in and around Perpignan, personalised property searches and help in France.

to die for, dropping down to pretty pebbled cove with clear blue waters. A coastal walk is a lovely way to unwind and enjoy the scenery. For culture vultures, the area has a rich artistic heritage. The light here is unique and over the years has attracted artists such as Matisse and Derain. Wander through the streets of popular Collioure and youll see that this is a place which still attracts

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JUNE 2012
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THE
MUSiC Paul Youngs solo success in the 1980s was phenomenal... ...and being called upon to sing the opening

L I ST I N g
Getting Out and About in Bedford This June
Bedford Borough Councils Premier Entertainment venue road with Tom Jones at the moment and the drummer from The Feeling is an honorary member. Musicians love to play with us! Our show is very interactive and all the musicians are so experienced they interact brilliantly with each other on stage. Weve got a pedal steel guitar which has to be the hardest instrument to play its got two necks, two different tunings and you control the volume and change chords with your feet and knees. Im in awe of it! BC: Band Aids Do They Know its Christmas was a massive hit and the videos a whos who of the 80s music scene. Did you know you were going to sing the opening line before you turned up to the recording? PY: I sang the middle part (heres to you, raise a glass to everyone) and I think Bowie maybe should have done the opening line. But he was in Japan during the recording so I was second choice. Theyd already written the song and were allocating parts to singers there and then. When we were asked to do Band Aid we didnt know it would have such significance. Everyone just bowled up, did their part and left. BC: And finally, would you like to reunite with some of the big names of the 80s to perform again? Maybe Duran Duran,

paUL yOUNgS LOS pacaMINOS RIDE INTO BEDFORD

to stop and weve now been going for 20 years! I was raised on cowboy series on the TV and love the South West of America and driving through the desert and our music evokes memories of the area. Bc: Do you prefer being in a group to being a solo artist? PY: When I was at CBS I was in the habit of recording and touring so I wanted to find a way to tour that didnt rely on a record to promote. I wanted to play and record for fun. I didnt really enjoy the attention of being a solo artist and became uncomfortable with it in a short space of time. Being in Los Pacaminos gives me the chance to sing harmonies, play guitar and write songs. BC: Los Pacaminos vs your 80s solo stuff couldnt really be more different. Do you attract a different audience? PY: Non- Paul Young fans always love to tell me they never liked my solo stuff! BC: So what can Clanger fans expect when they come along to Esquires on 2nd June to see you play? PY: With Los Pacaminos its a different show every night! We have an A and B team of top class musicians we can call on to tour with us. One of our guitarists is on the

lines of Band Aids Do They Know its Christmas (more of which later) cemented his reputation as one of the superstars of the decade. However, if Wherever I Lay My Hat is what youre expecting to hear at Pauls gig at Esquires this month, then you may be in for a surprise. For the past 20 years, Paul has been touring with his Tex Mex band, Los Pacaminos and we caught up with him to find out why he loves Tex Mex music, the joy of touring with a band and what it was like in the heady days of the 80s.

Young at Heart Spandau Ballet, Wham! and you at the O2? PY: Yeah, that could be good. If you could get all the big names together Id be up for that You heard it here first PY fans! The Luton-born, self-deprecating legend that is Paul Young will be performing during Esquires 22nd anniversary weekend celebrations on Saturday 2nd June. For further information www.bedfordesquires.co.uk Finally, a big thank you to Esquires for donating a pair of tickets for the event to Bedfordshire Business Women who auctioned them off at their recent Man Day networking lunch and raised 70 for St Johns Hospice in Moggerhanger.

Bedford clanger: Los pacaminos is quite a departure from what youre most well known for. PY: Well, theres no point in just doing the same thing and although I like many genres [of music] Tex Mex is a style thats achievable by a bunch of English musicians with instruments that are readily available. Its a Mexican version of rock & roll and although when Los Pacaminos started it was just a bit of fun, none of the band wanted

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WHaT THE WORLD IS WaITINg FOR ian Tiltons photographs of the rise of The Stone Roses
With the second coming of The Stone Roses due to take place this year, there can be no better time to celebrate the rise of one of the great bands of the Madchester scene than now.
f, like me, you are ticketless for the forthcoming reunion gigs, why not get your Roses fix at a photographic retrospective of the rise of their career at Rock City Arts and knowing their manager Howard Ginger Jones. Howard was the original manager of the Hacienda and then managed the Stone Roses, explained Ian when we rang him to chat about the forthcoming exhibition. I was asked to do a piece for Sounds magazine about the Hac and photographed Howard. He played me a cassette (remember them? - Ed) of the Stone Roses and I thought they were really dire. It was very punk influenced and I had a real downer on them at the beginning! But then they evolved, got it together musically and released Sally Cinnamon. And the rest is history... In 1987 the Stone Roses did their first major interview and photo shoot for Sounds, captured by Ian and now on show at Rock City Arts. At this time they were still relatively unknown outside Manchester - attracting around 40 gig-goers in Liverpool - yet selling out the Hacienda. Once the London music press realised there was this band filling the Hacienda they wanted to find out more about them. The release of Fools Gold in 1989 saw the worlds of indie and dance music collide with spectacular results. Even soul girls like me loved it. Fools Gold was groundbreaking, agreed Ian. Nobody expected them to bring out something so funky. The Stone Roses roots were in punk and Led Zeppelin (that explains the Paigesque guitar solos Ed) so Fools Gold was mellowly different and a real surprise. There is definitely a parrallel to the loved up E culture of the Mad Ferrit

gallery on Castle Lane from 2nd June? Photographer Ian Tilton was with the Stone Roses from the start, living near Ian Brown and John Squire in Chorlton, Manchester

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time, but the band represented genuine love and unity. The Stone Roses relationship (or lack of) with the media is legendary. At the much anticpiated lauch of their long-awaited second album they only did one press interview and that was with The Big Issue. It is therefore not surprising that in leiu of quotes and interviews, the images of the band have remained so iconic. Ian Tiltons photographs of the Stone Roses perfectly evoke the Madchester scene and will bring

back fond memories of the shoe-gazing 90s. We are so lucky to have Rock City Arts bringing the work of great music photoraphers to Bedford. Ian Tiltons images of the Stone Roses will be on display until 21st June so make sure you check them out. June 2nd - 21st at Rock City Art Gallery, Castle Lane, Bedford info@rockcityart.com www.rockcityart.com

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Teddies from far and wide will be travelling to Russell Park to enjoy a spot of lunch as part of the Jubilee celebrations from 12.30 to 2.30pm. So dust off your favourite old bear and enjoy an afternoon full of cake, competition and even more memories to treasure. Email: Bedford Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk www.bedfordevents.co.uk Bedford Floral Art Society Demonstration Flotsam & Jetsam demonstration hosted by Nick Grounds. Doors open at 7 for 7.30pm. 5 for visitors at The Addison Centre, Kempston. www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk The RSPB presents Bug-ingham Palace! A hands-on event for youngsters! The RSPB will be building a bug hotel throughout the day to make a great home for lots of insects, which will help provide natural food for all the birds at The Lodge in Sandy. Pop in any time between 11am -3pm and add a piece to Bug-ingham Palace. You can either bring your own, or use their materials. Parking charges apply to non RSPB members, at 4 per vehicle. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Morning walks at the RSPB Weekly walks around the reserve, looking for birds, wildlife and enjoying the site. Everyone welcome. From 9.30-11.30am. Free for RSPB members, otherwise 3. RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb. org.uk/thelodge Kathy Browns Garden Open Day Group visits, lectures, books and garden design practice. 1-5pm, 4.50 per person, children free. A garden of exuberant imagination, atmospheric and brimful of ideas, with a strong emphasis on garden art. The Manor House, Church Road, Stevington. Tel: 01234 822064 www.kathybrownsgarden.homestead.com Diamond Jubilee Garden Party Family Fun & Games and Live Music The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk and the shop is on the verge of closing. Then Seymour finds a strange and mysterious plant and their lives all take an unexpected twist as the plant brings fame and fortune just as long as you feed it its favourite food blood! Starts at 7.30pm at Bedford Theatre. Tickets: 13 (11 concessions). Central Box Office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordtheatre. co.uk/amateurevents/lsoh.php Little Big Club - Live in Concert A fabulous stage show experience for the whole family, featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob The Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney the Dinosaur, Angelina Ballerina and Pingu. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 14.50 (adult) 12.50 (child) 48.00 (family) Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Vinyl Revival Night Dust off those LPs & singles and come to play them at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd from 8pm. Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Jimbob (Carter USM) + S*M*A*S*H + Midway Still Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Spoonful Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732

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Come and have a go! Tutor: Charly Bushby Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park), Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Wootton Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Come and enjoy some Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the recreation ground in Wootton! There will be something for everyone including craft and activity stalls, refreshments, a bouncy castle, arena displays, a tug-o-war competition and disco until 6pm. Recreation ground, Church Road. Tel: 07531 930788 Email: WoottonParishClerk@gmail.com Free Windsurfing Sessions Come and try out windsurfing for free! Windsurfing is a fun and energetic sport for all ages. Run by qualified instructors at Brogborough Lake. Food and Drink will be available throughout the day for purchase. Sessions run at 11am, 1pm and 3pm until 4th June. Booking is essential. Tel: Emma on 07999 652021 www.broglake.co.uk What the World is Waiting for Stone Roses Exhibition & Seminar Award winning photographer Ian Tilton presents his photographs of The Rise Of The Stone Roses to Rock City Art Gallery, accompanied by a seminar. Stories will be shared behind the photographs on display with a Q&A session held afterwards. 4pm start, tickets 15 online store or from the gallery, limited to 25 people. Castle Lane, Bedford. Tel: 01234 910448 www.rockcityart. com Los Pacaminos + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com The Informers Live music at The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk Vintage Stuff Live band at The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Open Mic Night At the Devonshire Arms, Dudley St, Bedford. Starts 8pm Tel: 01234 359329 www.devonshirearmsbedford.co.uk Tea in the Church Barn St Jamess Church, Church End, Biddenham invites you to tea in the Church Barn from 10.30 -12.30pm and 2pm-5pm. www.stjamesbiddenham.com Battle of the Bands Final A chance to hear the winners play live before they hit the main stage at this years River Festival in July. Warm up heats have already been organised with the previous winners set to compete across the afternoon from 12pm at Russell Park. The Scruff, Albany Down, Joy Radio, Brigant, Kastaphor and Kam Singh will be battling it out. Email: Bedford Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk www.bedfordevents.co.uk Eagle Gallery Exhibition: Journeys Journeys is a new themed exhibition of original art by 45 Bedfordshire artists at the Eagle Gallery, Castle Road, Bedford. Running until 5th July every Monday Friday from 10am to 5.30pm. Free admission. Tel: Sarah Buckingham 07983 759294 www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk Medieval Family Fun Day Medieval inspired activities at Shuttleworth Park for all the family including sword displays, mounted hunting games, falconry, archery, jousting, medieval dancing, wandering minstrels, living history camps, crafts, forge work demonstrations plus a medieval market Open 10:30-16:30pm. Advance tickets: adults 8, children (5-16 years) 4. Tickets on the gate: adults 10, children (5-16 years) 6. The Mansion House, Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden, Beds. Tel: 01767 626262 www.themansionhouse.org Jubilee Celebrations at Kathy Browns Garden with Well Dressing Starting at the Manor House Garden, stroll down to the Well Dressing, relax in the beautiful garden and then sit down to a delicious Jubilee Tea. For the kids are a Winnie the Pooh themed play house and a teddy bears picnic. Refreshements are in aid of Stevington Church Room refurbishment funds. From 12noon-5pm. Tickets: adults 4.50, children free. Tel: 01234 822064 Email: info@kathybrownsgarden.com www.kathybrownsgarden.com Antique & Modern Jewellery Auction Evening jewellery sales have become a highlight of the Bedford sales calendar! Free admission from 5pm at the Bedford Auction Centre. Tel: 01234 266366 www.peacockauction.co.uk Jazz Club Frank Harrison Pianist Frank Harrison teams up with Nick Hill on Flugelhorn and Trumpet to play some lesser known but truly great melodies. 8.30pm at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Open Mic Big Band Jubilee Jam Nite Hosted by local singer/songwriter Matt Roberts, 7.30pm til late. Just listen or join in! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Lee Plays his Records 3 - 6pm in the marquee at The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk The Mat Roberts Collective Jam Session The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 Jubilee Celebrations with The Pistonz Live music from 3pm at The Kings Arms, St Marys St. Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk General Knowledge Quiz The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk

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Antique Furniture & Collectors Items Auction Specialist auction of antiques and collectors items at the Bedford Auction Centre where a range of antique furniture, pictures, ceramics and glass, silver, metalware, militaria and other effects are offered for sale. From 11am. Free admission. Bedford Auction Centre, Newnham Street, Bedford www. peacockauction.co.uk Bedfordshire Family History Society Monthly Talk, AGM & Quiz Interested in family history? Then come along to an informative monthly talk to find out more. Details of this months talk can be found on the website. A specialist bookstall and library are also available. Doors open at 7.30pm. Talk starts at 7.50pm. Members and non members welcome. 1 donation required from non-members. Mark Rutherford School Drama Hall, Wentworth Drive, Bedford. Contact: secretary@bfhs.org.uk www.bfhs.org.uk FIA European Drag Racing Championships Televised action from Europes premier Drag Racing Championships at Santa Pod Raceway, attracting over 250 of the top drag racing teams including Top Fuel Dragster plus Jet Cars, stunts, monster trucks, traders, sideshows and more! Event runs until 4th June. Gates open at 8am. Tickets from 9.60 up to 80. Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough Tel: 01234 782828 www.santapod.com Bedford Art Society Meeting Michael Peachey will give a demonstration at Putnoe Heights Church using gouache for painting. Starts at 7.30pm. Free to members, 5 to visitors. Tel: Jean Paterson on 01234 307210 www.bedsartsociety. co.uk What the World is Waiting for Stone Roses Exhibition & Launch Party Award winning photographer Ian Tilton is set to bring his photographs of The Rise Of The Stone Roses to Rock City Art Gallery. Castle Lane, Bedford. Tel: 01234 910448 www.rockcityart.com Decopatch Demo Learn how to assemble, paste and varnish paper cut outs to decorate objects, from simple designs to complex works of art. Free demonstration, come and have a go! 10am 3pm at the Arts Centre, Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park) Tel: 01234 344784 www.artcentre.biz info@artcentre.biz Lost 4 Words Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 Esquires Acoustic Night Live music in Holy Molys, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com The Milk + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Karaoke with Diamond Fire The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd June

Bedford International Kite Festival and Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Now in its tenth successive year, Bedford International Kite festival returns to Russell Park for another showcase of kites from the four corners of the globe. The weekend event will feature kites never seen before in the UK plus workshops for children and adults in the kite marquee. Anyone can fly a kite! To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee there will be events across Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June. Alongside the programme will be food and drink, entertainment, music and kite stalls specialising in kite equipment, clothes and other accessories. Open 10am-6pm daily (5pm Sunday). Email: events@bedford.gov.uk www.bedfordevents.co.uk Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Decopatch 10am 3pm FREE DEMONSTRATION

The Higgins Jubilee Picnic Join Bedford Borough Councils The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum for the Big Victorian Jubilee Picnic. The event takes place on the lawn of The Higgins with everyone invited to dress up, bring a picnic and join the flag and bunting-making fest. Tel: 01234 718618 Email: thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk Bedford Town Band If music is your thing, Bedford Town Band will be performing from 3pm to 5pm at the Mill Meadows bandstand. Email: events@bedford.gov.uk www.bedfordevents.co.uk Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at St Jamess Church Informal service St Jamess Church in Biddenham in the churchyard with Bedford Town Band at 5pm, alongside a New Queen, New Age exhibition of memories and memorabilia in the Church, until 5th June. www.stjamesbiddenham.com Bedford Guided Walk: The Rise & Fall of Bedford Castle A Royal Charter, a not so civil war and a castle removed stone by stone. View the site where Bedfords motte and bailey castle once stood and enjoy views over the River Great Ouse from the recently restored castle mound, courtesy of Bedfords Tourist Information Centre. Starts at 11am from the Tourist Information Centre, St. Pauls Square, Bedford. Tickets: Adults 3, Children over 8 years 1.50. Tel: 01234 718112 Email: touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism or www.vistbedford.co.uk Pub Bike Tour Bring your bike and a picnic to The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd at 12 noon for a trip around a few Bedfordshire pubs, ending with a BBQ at The Bedford Arms in the evening. Tickets available in advance only, 5pp. Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Mojo (Dave King & Friends) The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd, 8.30pm Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Olie Campbell/Harriet Langley/Rob Muir/Michael Green/Jonny Mudd/Martin Haslam Live music in Holy Molys, Esquires. 7.30pm, free entry. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Hurricane Fly Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 The X-Certs Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Esquires Birthday Party feat. Kain + Robed In Desire + Omnivibes Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Jons Music Quiz Up to 300 prize money! The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk

Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Tea Dance Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a pleasant afternoon in the elegant surroundings of the Bedford Corn Exchange complex. Music for Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence Dances, Party Dances and Old Time. Tickets: 3.50 (advance) 4.00 (on the day) 7.50 - 8.50 (Summer Ball only) Price includes refreshments. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium & Harpur Suite Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Stitch n Bitch Bring any crafty project to The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd, 7.30pm beverlyjoburridge@gmail.com Tel: 01234 214656 www. thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk The Biggest Jam Night in Town Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

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Monday 4th June

Jubilee Street Party Princess Street in Bedford will be closed off to make way for a celebratory street party hosted by The Wellington Arms from 12noon. Bring your own food and drink. Some beer kindly donated by Banks & Taylor. Tel: Roy or Lesley 01234 308033 Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information

Jubilee Celebrations at Kathy Browns Garden with Well Dressing Starting at the Manor House Garden, stroll down to the Well Dressing, relax in the beautiful garden and then sit down to a delicious Jubilee Tea. For the kids are a Winnie the Pooh themed play house and a teddy bears picnic. Refreshements are in aid of Stevington Church Room refurbishment funds. From 12noon-5pm. Tickets: adults 4.50, children free. Tel: 01234 822064 Email: info@kathybrownsgarden.com www.kathybrownsgarden.com Medieval Family Fun Day Medieval inspired activities at Shuttleworth Park for all the family including sword displays, mounted hunting games, falconry, archery, jousting, medieval dancing, wandering minstrels, living history camps, crafts, forge work demonstrations plus a medieval market Open 10:30-16:30pm. Advance tickets: adults 8, children (5-16 years) 4. Tickets on the gate: adults 10, children (5-16 years) 6. The Mansion House, Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden, Beds. Tel: 01767 626262 www.themansionhouse.org Tea in the Church Barn St Jamess Church, Church End, Biddenham invites you to tea in the Church Barn from 10.30 -12.30pm and 2pm-5pm. www.stjamesbiddenham.com Its a Knockout! Join the fun with an Its a Knockout style contest takes over. This hilarious and fun competition will take teams of 10 through 8 games across Russell Park. Those brave enough to take part should visit www.bedfordevents.co.uk for more information. Email: Bedford Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk Teddy Bears Picnic

Books, Maps & Ephemera Auction A specialist book auction at the Bedford Auction Centre. Includes sports books, travel and topography, aviation and military, maps and prints, childrens books, modern first editions and historical documents. Admission free. Starts at 3pm. Tel: 01234 266366 www.peacockauction.co.uk Bird Watching at the RSPB Come and enjoy the birds on view at the The Lodge in Sandy with the latest binoculars and telescopes. From 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Therell Always Be an England Celebrate the Jubilee with patriotic music, nostalgia and fun. Enjoy a trip down memory lane to a time when Britannia did rule the wave and Blue Birds did fly over the White Cliffs of Dover. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 12.00 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Traditional Music Session Join in this monthly folk jam, 8.30pm at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Pearl Handled Revolver - Unplugged Live music in Holy Molys, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

Friday 8th June

Wands in the Willow! Join a walk to the willow huts at The Forest Centre, Millennium Country Park, Marston Vale. Make a willow wand and play a game of tree bingo en route. Sessions run at 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm. 3.50/child. Booking essential. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01234 767037 www.marstonvale.org/events Mini Beast Safari Join the RSPB at The Lodge in Sandy and discover the fascinating bugs, beetles and mini beasts that live on the reserve. From 2-4pm. Children 4, RSPB Wildlife Explorers 3. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking charges apply to non RSPB members, at 4 per vehicle. Tel: 01767 680541 Web: www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Little Shop of Horrors Its 1950s America and Mr Mushnik owns a run down flower shop in the worst part of town. Downtrodden Seymour and the much abused Audrey are his only staff

Little Shop of Horrors Its 1950s America and Mr Mushnik owns a run down flower shop in the worst part of town. Downtrodden Seymour and the much abused Audrey are his only staff and the shop is on the verge of closing. Then Seymour finds a strange and mysterious plant and their lives all take an unexpected twist as the plant brings fame and fortune just as long as you feed it its favourite food blood! Performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Beford Theatre. Tickets: 13 (11 concessions). Central Box Office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordtheatre. co.uk/amateurevents/lsoh.php Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Kids Get Creative With Craft Planet 10am 4pm FREE DEMONSTRATION Childrens card making and more. Tutor: Jenny Stewart Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park), Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Odell Village Fte & Dog Show The show takes please at the Scout Field, Horsefair Lane, Odell. Attractions include the Bedford Brass Band, bottle and gift stalls, white elephant, a raffle, many side shows and refreshments. From 2pm. Adults 1.50, children free. Tel: Jane Eshelby 01933 410959 www.kbnet.co.uk/odell Sporting Targets Junior Taster Session Under 18s can experience Archery, Air Rifles and Clay Pigeon Shooting, under the supervision of fully qualified instructors. From 10am-12pm at Sporting Targets, Riseley, Beds. Sessions 28 and run for approx two hours. Join a session with up to six other people or make a booking for six. Pre booking essential. Tel: 01234 708893 www.sportingtargets.co.uk Opera Recital at St Andrews Church Carolyn Sampson will be accompanied by Joseph Middleton on the piano at St. Andrews Church, Kimbolton Road, Bedford. Carolyn has enjoyed notable successes in the UK, Europe and the US. She has made many distinguished recordings and appears regularly at the Wigmore Hall. Preconcert summer supper in the Church Centre at 6.30pm, concert starts at 8pm. Tickets 8, concessions 7, students 16-21 3. Combined concert and dinner tickets 16 Tel: 01234 216881 www.standrewsbedford.org Alterations Workshop Workshop at Singers, Lurke Street. 1-5pm, 30 www.singersbedford.com singersewing@hotmail.com Kids get creative with Craft Planet Free demonstration, childrens card making and more! 10am-4pm at the Arts Centre, Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park) Tel: 01234 344784 www.artcentre. biz info@artcentre.biz Reggae & Soul Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Karaoke with Crazy Horse The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Unforgettable The Hits of the 1950s & 60s Hosted by former member of The Drifters - Maurice Cannon, featuring songs of musical icons of the 50s and 60s such as Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli, Aretha Franklin.. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 18.00 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk

Sunday 10th June

Pavenham Open Garden Enjoy plant sales, teas, train rides and vintage cars in aid of Cancer Research UK. From 2-6pm. Free parking and free mini bus between car parks. Roving tickets: Adults 4, Seniors 3, Children over 12 1. Email: debby_horsman@ hotmail.com Dawnedge Lodge Open Garden This spectacular one-acre Victorian walled garden is situated on top of a hill with magnificent views to Woburn. Open 1.30 -5.30pm. Tea and home-made cake available.

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Entry 4pp. All profits to the British Red Cross. Dawnedge Lodge, Aspley Guise, 3 miles from Junction 13 on the M1. Email: jallum@redcross.org.uk www.redcross.org.uk Bedford Guided Walk: The Jewel in Bedfords Crown Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, St. Pauls Square, a guided walk will take in the jewel of Bedfords crown, the River Great Ouse. Starts at 11am. Adults 3, Children over 8 years 1.50. Pre-booking only. Tel: 01234 221755/718112 www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism or www.visitbedford.co.uk Paul Cox Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Tie One On Live at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd from 8pm Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Jons Music Quiz Up to 300 prize money! The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk M. Coetzee at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd, 8.00pm ianstrgss@googlemail.com Tel: 01234 214656 www. thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Blithe Spirit The Place Theatre, 7.30pm See Wed 13th for description. Tickets 7.50 on Wednesday (concessions 6.50) and 8.50 (concessions 7) all other evenings. www.theplacebedford.org.uk Juicebox Showcase Night Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Chaos reigns, but God has plans to bring the chaos under control, and day by day creates the earth, the sea, the light, the vegetation, the creatures, and finally mankind itself. This oratorio is the work of Haydn at his best. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 5.00 - 15.00 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Blithe Spirit The Place Theatre, 7.30pm See Wed 13th for description. Tickets 7.50 on Wednesday (concessions 6.50) and 8.50 (concessions 7)all other evenings. www.theplacebedford.org.uk Spoonful Live music at the Three Cups, 45 Newham Street, Bedford Dinosaur Disco The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 Lost 4 Words Live music at The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk Leah Kardos + Tom Copson + Elizah Shaddad Live music in Holy Molys, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com New Riot + Hype Theory + Monet Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

JUNE 2012
Tuesday 19th June
Morning walks at the RSPB Weekly walks around the reserve, looking for birds, wildlife and enjoying the site. Everyone welcome. From 9.30-11.30am. Free for RSPB members, otherwise 3. RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb. org.uk/thelodge Kathy Browns Garden Open Day Group visits, lectures, books and garden design practice. 1-5pm, 4.50 per person, children free. A garden of exuberant imagination, atmospheric and brimful of ideas, with a strong emphasis on garden art. The Manor House, Church Road, Stevington. Tel: 01234 822064 www.kathybrownsgarden.homestead.com The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Wrest Park, 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Cut Magazine Open Mic UK Open mic night, bringing acts from outside of Bedford in association with http://cutmagazineuk.com The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd from 8pm. Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk www.bedfordesquires.com

Saturday 23rd June

Friday 15th June

Monday 11th June

Open Mic Night Hosted by local singer/songwriter Matt Roberts, 8.30pm til close. Just listen or join in! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Open Mic Night At the Devonshire Arms, Dudley St, Bedford. Starts 8pm Tel: 01234 359329 www.devonshirearmsbedford.co.uk Jazz Club Mark Crook Mark Crook on Clarinet is joined by Nick Page on Guitar and Ollie Hayhurst on Double Bass. 8.30pm at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk General Knowledge Quiz The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk

Tuesday 12th June

Morning walks at the RSPB Weekly walks around the reserve, looking for birds, wildlife and enjoying the site. Everyone welcome. From 9.30-11.30am. Free for RSPB members, otherwise 3. RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb. org.uk/thelodge Kathy Browns Garden Open Day Group visits, lectures, books and garden design practice. 1-5pm, 4.50 per person, children free. A garden of exuberant imagination, atmospheric and brimful of ideas, with a strong emphasis on garden art. The Manor House, Church Road, Stevington. Tel: 01234 822064 www.kathybrownsgarden.homestead.com White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk

Art Exhibition in Bedford School An exhibition at the Main Foyer Gallery at Bedford School by Mark Bennett, based on the places in Germany where C.D. Freidrich lived and painted, with particular attention to landscape work in both the UK and Germany. From 7.30-9pm. Free entry. Tel: 01234 362200 www.bedfordschool.org.uk/markbennett-2012/ Wham! Tribute Night Live entertainment and disco at Wyboston Lakes with a two course Chinese themed menu. From 7.30pm - 1am. Over 18s only. Tickets 34.95 online, 36.95 offline. Tel: 0333 7007 666 www.wybostonlakes.co.uk Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Moggerhanger Park, 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/ NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Blithe Spirit The Place Theatre, 7.30pm See Wed 13th for description. Tickets 7.50 on Wednesday (concessions 6.50) and 8.50 (concessions 7)all other evenings. www.theplacebedford.org.uk A Night of Dirty Dancing Prepare to be swept on a whirlwind ride through the greatest movie soundtrack of all time! Dont miss your chance to hear all of those iconic songs performed by an incredible cast in this sexy song and dance spectacular. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 17.50 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Eddie & The Hot Rods + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Mutiny Club Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Karaoke with Diamond Fire The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Hair of the Dog Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732

Sunday 17th June

Saturday 16th June

Wednesday 13th June

Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Beer Tasting Club Tasting a range of bottled ales and discussing their merits. Please register your interest with Bev. The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk The Biggest Jam Night in Town Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Stewart Lee - Carpet Remnant World A new show from BBC2s Stewart Lees Comedy Vehicle. Hes just about the finest funnyman out there- Time Out, Flabby and irrelevant - Frankie Boyle Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 18.50 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk Blithe Spirit The Place Theatre, 7.30pm The Country Players present Noel Cowards Blithe Spirit, a timeless classic and one of his most popular comedies. The play concerns socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who, wishing to learn about the occult for a novel he is writing, arranges for an eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at his house. At the seance, she inadvertently summons Charless first wife, Elvira, who has been dead for ten years.. Tickets 7.50 on Wednesday (concessions 6.50) and 8.50 (concessions 7)all other evenings. www.theplacebedford.org.uk

Thursday 14th June

Federation of Small Business Awards 2012 A prestigious black tie event at The Mansion House, Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden, Beds. Celebrating the most successful companies and individuals throughout the county from 7.30 2am. Open to all Bedfordshire businesses that employ less than 200 people. Please contact for further details. Tel: 07842 257 851 Email: damian@eventsandpr.co.uk www.themansionhouse.org Book Club Discussing Booker Prize winning novel Disgrace by J.

Bedford National Trust Association A History of the Art of Dining The Addison Centre in Kempston hosts a talk by Michael Sutherland courtesy of the Bedford National Trust Association. Doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm. Tickets 2 members, 3 non members. Tel: Garry Telling on 01480 860439 Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Dusk Watch Experiencing the sights and sounds of the RSPB reserve in Sandy as darkness creeps over and secretive nocturnal creatures begin to emerge! From 8pm until late. Advance only tickets: RSPB members 4, non members 6 including car park. Booking essential. Event will not run in bad weather. Check for latest news and dates on the website. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Bedford Hospital Charity Grand Summer Ball Since it was founded in 1988, the Bedford Hospital Charity has raised more than 6 million for a wide range of worthy hospital projects. This prestigious event takes place at The Mansion House, Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden, Beds.Tickets 75pp, includes welcome drinks and a delicious three course meal accompanied by entertainment from a live band and followed by a disco. From 7.302.00am. There will also be a ceremonial flypast to mark the occasion. Tel: 01767 626262 www.themansionhouse.org Elstow Brownies Table Top Sale Come and support your local Brownie pack and grab lots of bargains at Elstow Bunyan Christian Fellowship Church. Expect to see homemade cakes, a raffle, tombola, books and Bric a Brac. 10am-2pm, free Admission Tel: Kirsty 07974 742551 Get to know your sewing machine Workshop at Singers, Lurke Street. 1-4pm, 22.50 www.singersbedford.com singersewing@hotmail.com Get to know your overlocker Workshop at Singers, Lurke Street. 9.30am-12.30pm, 22.50 www.singersbedford.com singersewing@hotmail.com The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Moggerhanger Park, 2pm & 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Bedford Choral Society presents The Creation by Haydn

Glebe House garden Glebe house garden, designed by Chelsea gold medallist Tom Stuart Smith, is a relatively new garden located 3 miles west of A1 Biggleswade. Walk through the sunken yew garden, rose garden and water feature garden to Southill Parks well-established garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs, beautiful rhododendron walks and a large conservatory with tropical plants. Open 1.30-5pm. Entry 4pp. Tea and home-made cakes available. All profits to the British Red Cross. Email: jallum@redcross.org.uk www.redcross.org.uk Japanese Car Show A specialist event for Japanese car fans at Santa Pod Raceway, with drag racing, club displays, drifting, demos and more. Gates open at 8am. Tickets 9.60 up to 30. Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough. Tel: 01234 782828 www.santapod.com Bedford Guided Walk: WWII Bedford Discover Bedfords wartime secrets and how the town became a centre for entertainment. Learn about its part in the secret war and as liberty town played host to the friendly invasion. From 11am, pre-booking only. Adults 3, children over 8yrs 1.50. Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, St Pauls Square. Tel: 01234 718112 Email: touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism or www.visitbedford.co.uk Chilli Fiesta Challenge your taste buds with our fantastic Fathers Day Chilli at The Mansion House, Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden, Beds. There will be a wide range of activities including demonstrations from award-winning chefs in the Chilli Kitchen, cooking classes at the Chefs Academy and stalls offering free samples and selling everything chilli from cheese to chocolate. Quench your thirst at the Chilli Bar or learn how to grow your own chillis with demonstrations in our Gardening Academy. Dont forget the famous chilli eating competition its bound to be fiery fun! There will also be a circus and funfair to keep children entertained. 10.30am-4.30pm. Advance tickets: Adults 6.50, Children (5-16 years) 3. Tickets on gate: Adults 7.50, Children 4. Tel: 01767 626262 www.themansionhouse.org Our Time! - A Celebration of Musical Theatre Our Time! is a Rosendale Productions concert raising funds and awareness for Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, bringing Broadway and the West End to the heart of Bedford! The cast and musicians credits include Les Miserables, Billy Elliott, Lend Me A Tenor and The Blues Brothers Party (Number 1 UK Tour). Musical highlights include songs from: Jekyll and Hyde, The Witches of Eastwick, Songs for a New World and Sister Act. Tickets 10. For more info contact Kathryn: 07753 634 985 Acoustic Antics with Carlos Guitarlos Live at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd from 8pm Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Thunderbird 5 Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Jons Music Quiz Up to 300 prize money! The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk

Wednesday 20th June

Tea Dance Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a pleasant afternoon in the elegant surroundings of the Bedford Corn Exchange complex. Music for Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence Dances, Party Dances and Old Time. Tickets: 3.50 (advance) 4.00 (on the day) 7.50 - 8.50 (Summer Ball only) Price includes refreshments. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium & Harpur Suite Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Wrest Park, 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Neighbourhood Watch Fundraising Quiz 8pm start, 5pp including ploughmans dinner Live band at The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Stitch n Bitch Bring any crafty project to The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd, 7.30pm beverlyjoburridge@gmail.com Tel: 01234 214656 www. thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk The Biggest Jam Night in Town Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

Millennium Country Park Bio-Blitz Join The Marston Vale Trust and The Bedfordshire Natural History Society for 24 hours of wildlife fun. Local experts will be recording everything that flys, jumps, swims, crawls, hops, slithers and scurries in this mass wildlife recording day. Starts 12noon Saturday until 12 noon Sunday at The Forest Centre, Millennium County Park. There will be a whole host of guided walks to get involved in, from moths to butterflies and birds to dragonflies. Walks are 2 per adult and 1 per child. No booking required for daytime walks but booking only for evening moth trapping. Email: anna.charles@marstonvale.org www.marstonvale.org Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.bizSt Marys Church Summer Fte Sporting Scarecrows Competition, 11am to 4pm St Marys Church, Church Lane, Goldington www.stmarygoldington.org.uk Dressmaking Projects a simple skirt or trousers Workshop at Singers, Lurke Street. 9.30am-5pm, 45 www.singersbedford.com singersewing@hotmail.com The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Swiss Garden, 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) The Machine Shed Band Live music at The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk Absolution Old School Funk & Soul Club Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Violet Bones + Paul Hegley Band Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Frisco Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

Sunday 24th June

Thursday 21st June

Music at Lunchtime A superb series of concerts performed in the Recital Hall of Bedfords Music School. A chance to enjoy a diverse selection of works in beautiful surroundings. Starts at 1pm, admission free. Tel: 01234 362200 www.bedfordschool.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts-summer-2012/ Ouse Muse Poetry/spoken word open mic. Reading slots always available. Turn up from 7.30 to reserve your spot. 8pm Harpurs Cellar Bar, 3 audience, 2 readers. Contact ian.mcewen@ntlworld.com Colin Fry - Higher Senses Tour Being one of the worlds most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers, Colins TV series 6ixth Sense has now been broadcast worldwide for 10 years, making his public performances an international demand. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 17.50 Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange. co.uk

Friday 22nd June

Monday 18th June

Jazz Club Gilad Atzmon Gilad Atzmon is back by popular demand. The rhythm section on this evening is The Bedford Arms Rhythm Kings. 8.30pm at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Open Mic Night Hosted by local singer/songwriter Matt Roberts, 8.30pm til close. Just listen or join in! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk General Knowledge Quiz The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk Open Mic Night At the Devonshire Arms, Dudley St, Bedford. Starts 8pm Tel: 01234 359329 www.devonshirearmsbedford.co.uk

Bedford National Trust Association Talk: Detecting Forged Antiquities A talk by Andrew Oddy at The Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford. Coffee will be served beforehand and the National Trust shop will be open. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Visitors welcome. 3 for non members. Tel: Garry Telling 01480 860439 The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Swiss Garden, 7.30pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Albany Down Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 Storm Warning Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com The Chapman Family + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com European Sounds Club Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120

Bedford Guided Walk: Are You Being Served? A historical look at Bedford High Street, starting at Tourist Information Centre, Bedford. See how shopping has changed over the last two hundred years for both shoppers and shopkeepers and the part that individual family businesses played. Starts 11am, adults 3, children over 8yrs 1.50. Pre-booking only. Tel: 01234 718112 Email: touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk www.visitbedford.co.uk or www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism Olney Duck & Raft Races The Olney Group presents this years Duck and Raft Races. The Duck Race starts at 1pm at the weir in Emberton Park (Emberton, Bucks). The Raft Race starts at 2pm. The course runs downstream to the Swimming Steps (fields behind Football Club, East Street, Olney). Expect full race commentary, refreshments, a small fair, water zorbs and more! Free entry, although parking charges apply at Emberton Park. Raft Race entrants of all standards welcome. Tel: Mark Luckin 07743 983686 Email: mark.luckin@ googlemail.com www.olneyonline.com/raft Open Church Sunday Historic churches across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire will be open to welcome visitors of all ages and many will be serving refreshments and organising events. Please see this website for details - www.livinggodslove. org/openchurchsunday Macmillan Cancer Support Marston Vale Walk Support Macmillan Cancer by taking part in a choice of 5 or 13 mile routes through ancient woodland while raising money. The walk starts at 10am at the Forest Centre, Marston Vale, with registration between 9 10am. 10 to register, under 16s free. Email: marstonvalewalk@macmillan.org.uk www. macmillan.org.uk/marstonvalewalk National Trust Dovecote & Stables Open Afternoon These unique stone buildings in Willington are the remains of a Tudor manorial complex in a peaceful setting close to Bedford River Valley Park, incorporating riverside and woodland walks. Open from 1pm until 5pm. A display by Willington Local History Group, School Days - The Happiest Days of Your Life, features archive photos and memorabilia of life and times in a village school. Teas and toilet facilities in St Lawrence Church nearby. Donations appreciated. Tel: 01234 838409 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/wwillingtondovecote Peacock Auction Centre Valuation Day A team of valuers will be on hand to advise on all antique or collectable items (no appointment neccessary). Bring along items for complimentary valuation advice (no obligation). From 10am until 4pm. For larger items, home visits can be arranged just call to make an appointment. Entries currently invited for specialist sales of Antiques, Jewellery, 20th Century Design, Rock & Pop and Memories of Childhood. Tel: 01234 266 366 www.peacockauction.co.uk Edible Ornamentals Open Garden Chawston is where market gardens are abundant and growing delicious peppers is simply a way of life. Take a guided tour of the greenhouses by the passionate growers and marvel at the very pretty and vibrant chilli plants. Tea and home-made cake available plus fresh chillies, chilli plants and fiery sauces available to buy. Entry 4pp, all profits to British Red Cross. Open 1.30pm-5pm, Edible Ornamentals, Chawston, Roxton, east of Bedford A428 (turn just before the Black Cat) Email: jallum@redcross.org.uk www.redcross.org.uk St Marys Church Summer Fte Patronal Festival Celebration with the Bishop of Bedford at 9.30am Open Church Sunday 12 noon to 6pm St Marys Church, Church Lane, Goldington www.stmarygoldington.org.uk

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The Merry Wives of Windsor Open air Shakespeare at Swiss Garden, 2pm. Doors open 1 hour before curtain up. Bring a picnic (no glassware), a rug or folding chair. www.wegottickets.com/NoLossProductions. Advance tickets 12 (10 concessions). Tickets on the day 15 (12 concessions) Sidewinder Performing live at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd from 8pm Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Idle Hands Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Jons Music Quiz Up to 300 prize money! The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk ton Buzzard around this award-winning woodland with indigenous Bedfordshire species providing a rich habitat for wildlife, followed by a visit to Pecks Farm shop which promotes healthy, locally grown food, specialist gourmet, organic and deli products as well as a wide selection of beers from local micro breweries. Meet at 6pm for 6.15pm. Members 1, non- CPRE members 3. Tel: Bedford Office 01234 353331 www.cprebeds.org.uk The Last Chance Ragtime Band Live music at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk

JUNE 2012 MUSiC

Bedford Creative Arts has announced its summer commission: concerto Magnificent: An Anthology of All Things.

Johnny Parry: Choir is the new loud

Bedford Creative Arts believes that

Friday 29th June

Monday 25th June

Jazz Club Colin Watling Tenor Sax man Colin Watling returns for another hot session of music, this time with Russ Williams on Keyboard and Florence Moore on Double Bass. 8.30pm at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Big Band Xtra Jam Nite Hosted by local singer/songwriter Matt Roberts, 7.30pm til late. Just listen or join in! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz General Knowledge Quiz The Kings Arms, St Marys Street Tel: 01234 354494 www.thekingsarmsbedford.co.uk Open Mic Night At the Devonshire Arms, Dudley St, Bedford. Starts 8pm Tel: 01234 359329 www.devonshirearmsbedford.co.uk

Tuesday 26th June

Morning walks at the RSPB Weekly walks around the reserve, looking for birds, wildlife and enjoying the site. Everyone welcome. From 9.30-11.30am. Free for RSPB members, otherwise 3. RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb. org.uk/thelodge Kathy Browns Garden Open Day Group visits, lectures, books and garden design practice. 1-5pm, 4.50 per person, children free. A garden of exuberant imagination, atmospheric and brimful of ideas, with a strong emphasis on garden art. The Manor House, Church Road, Stevington. Tel: 01234 822064 www.kathybrownsgarden.homestead.com White Horse Quiz Night Teams of up to 6, 8.30pm, 1pp entry. Free bingo game for Sunday quizzers! The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk

Bees, Bugs & Beasties As part of National Insect week, The Lodges RSPB warden will be showing some of the amazing insect life that live on the reserve in Sandy. Many specialist ground burrowing wasps and bees can be seen along with rare heath land species. From 11am-11pm. Booking advisable. Adults 4, RSPB members 3, children 3, RSPB Wildlife explorers 2. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Solo Prize Winners Concert Performed in Bedford Schools stunning Great Hall or the Recital Hall. Everyone welcome, free entry, 7.45pm start. Tel: 01234 362200 www.bedfordschool.org.uk/summerconcerts-2012 Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Ceroc Modern Jive Night (Jive/Salsa) Come and join in the fun alone or with a partner, enjoy a great party atmosphere and a top DJ. Dancing until 12.15am. Bedford Corn Exchange, Main Auditorium, Tickets: 9.00 (on the door) Box office: 01234 269519 www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk www.uk-smoooth.co.uk www.ceroccentral.com Jazz in the Garden for St Johns Hospice Tickets to include supper, contact Nigel for more info. The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk Devils Mojo Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 All The Young + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Hellfyre Club Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Done To Death Live music in Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

culture is all about things that are better done together - with your friends and with your neighbours - so this summer Bedford Creative Arts are inviting you to sing with them. They have commissioned Bedfordbased composer Johnny Parry to write a new suite of songs, an ambitious anthology of all things to be written and performed with the townspeoples collaboration. Johnny Parry is a composer who creates operatic contemporary music for orchestra and voice. Johnny has played with Mercury Prize winner Talvin Singh, revered composer Michael Nyman, Turner Prize winner Martin Creed, Brit Award winner Beth Orton, and BBC Jazz Award winner Seb Rochford Throughout the summer Johnny will bring together a big-hearted army of people to develop a cycle of songs, written and performed in collaboration with the public. Johnny will work with the people of Bedfordshire to aggregate lyrics within the universal themes of Love, Death, Childhood and Religion. He will then bring together a new community choir and orchestra to rehearse and finally perform the songs at a premier performance at Bedford Corn

Exchange on 27th September. Expect grand gestures of love and death expressed through an all-consuming spectacle. The work has already begun to aggregate the lyrics that will form the basis of the songs. Throughout May and June Johnny is working with a variety of local groups, including the Kings Arms Project, MIND in Ampthill, and Bedford Creative Arts own creativity and wellbeing group. You can contribute online too by visiting http://bcachoir.johnnyparry.com. Want to get invovled? Can you sing? Do you want to be part of something amazing? Then the Bedford Creative Arts summer commission needs you! Join Bedfords newest community choir, and get to learn and perform a new cycle of

songs written about Bedford, by Bedford. Email info@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk or call 01234 818670 to register your interest. Choir members must be available to attend rehearsals every Tuesday evening from 10th July, a dress rehearsal on Saturday 22nd September, and the premier performance on 27th September. Open event: Pop in to our rehearsal venue at Rutland Road Church to meet Johnny, find out about the project, and get a taste of what joining the choir will be like. Saturday 23rd June 1.30-4pm Venue: Rutland Road Church, Rutland Road, Bedford MK40 1DG

cHERRy LEE MEWIS SHES UP FOR SOME AWARDS!

The phrase Bedford blues legend usually refers to one of those lovely egg-chasing chaps on Goldington Road.
owever, for live music fans in Bedford it can only mean one thing: Cherry Lee Mewis! Heres our interview with North Wales best export... Bedford clanger: How old were you when you realised you could sing? Cherry Lee Mewis: I was 8 years old and I started a girl group in school and we used to practise every lunchtime in the playground and charge kids 5p to sit and watch us! I started by doing talent shows between the ages of 9-11, just as a way for getting out there on stage and gaining some experience with audiences and developing my confidence. I was 12 when my dad bought my first PA system including a good ol tape deck for all my backing tracks Being from north Wales, theres a lot of holiday camps and so my mum and I would go round them all and try to get gigs and before I knew it I had a summer season booked in one of the main camps in north Wales! Bc: What are your musical influences? CLM:I have such a huge range of influences..Im a fan of story-telling lyrics, unusual lyrics and topics and Alanis Morissettes songs just blow me away. The voices I admire are Janis Joplin, Jeff Buckley and also an amazing soul singer Marsha Ambrosius. Im into so many different styles of music and listen to all sorts - Fred McDowell, Son House, Howlin Wolf, Dalton, Judy Roderick, there are so many! I also love Ike & Tina, Etta James, Koko Taylor and Bette Midler too. Bc: What attracted you to the blues? CLM: My dads records! Growing up, I was

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Saturday 30th June

Wednesday 27th June

Bedford Organ & Keyboard Club Concert The Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club present popular Organist Phil Brown in Concert at The Addison Centre, Kempston. 8pm start. Entry: 4 members, 5 nonmembers Tel: Brian Noble 01234 344423 Email: bedsokc@gmail. com Yoga Classes Sessions cover limbering, physical postures, some breathing and relaxation, with a gradual focus on meditation. Friendly, welcoming group. Beginners and experienced students welcome. 6.15pm. Contact Racheall: 07910835994 www.om-hayoga.com Beer Tasting Club Tasting a range of bottled ales and discussing their merits. Please register your interest with Bev. The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Bedford Lions Fundraising Quiz 8pm start, 5pp including ploughmans dinner Live band at The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk The Biggest Jam Night in Town Dannys Bar, Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com

Thursday 28th June

Turvey Village Hall Variety Show An evening of great entertainment featuring songs and sketches. Some proceeds from the show will go to cancer charities. 8pm start. Tickets 5-8, available from the TATS box office, Central Stores, Turvey. Tel: 01234 714644/711811 www.tats.org.uk Stockwell Woodland Walk Join a guided summer evening walk at Eggington, Leigh-

The Great British Meppershall Summer Fair Lots of fun for everyone including childrens activities and races, Scrufts dog show, tug-o-war, tea and cakes, a beer tent and classic cars. From 1pm until 5pm at the field behind Meppershall Village Hall, Bedfordshire RSPB Moth Night Get close- up views of some amazing moths, set up light traps and then inspect the catch! This event is run with Bedfordshires county moth recorders at The Lodge in Sandy. From 9pm until late. Adults 4, RSPB members 3, children 2, RSPB Wildlife Explorers 1. Advance booking and payment essential. Tel: 01767 680541 www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge Clophill Open Gardens Weekend Childrens treasure hunt, plant stall, ploughmans lunches, teas and homemade cakes. 12-6pm Sat and Sun, free parking. Programmes 4, entry included, accompanied children free. Programmes valid for both days. All proceeds to St Marys Church, High Street, Clophill 01525 860108 www.stmaryschurchclophill.org Painting For The Terrified Classes for beginners - 21/2 hour session Tutor: David Lewry. Phone for further information Art Centre Howard Street, (Underneath Lurke Street Car Park),Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3HS Telephone: 01234 344784 Website: www.artcentre.biz Email: info@artcentre.biz Big Mistry Live music from 9pm at The Flower Pot, Tavistock St Tel: 01234 296732 Army of Lights + support Live music on the Main Stage at Esquires Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Geoff & Hammys Northern Soul Night Holy Molys, Esquires. Tel: 01234 340120 www.bedfordesquires.com Foxy Belles Vintage Revival Night Following from its roaring success in April, the Foxy Belles return for more records, hair-dos and dancing at The Bedford Arms, 2 Bromham Rd. Tel: 01234 214656 www.thebedfordarmsbedford.co.uk Karaoke with Crazy Horse The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Tel: 01234 409306 www.whitehorsebedford.co.uk

Cherry lee Mewis: Orange Crush into the songs my friends at school were into and followed the charts, but then there was stuff from way back that none of my friends would listen to but Id hear it around the house and love it. I got into Janis Joplin and from reading about her influences, Bessie Smith being one, it introduced me to her, then Memphis Minnie, Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Otis Redding and id ask my dad about any artists I was checking out at the time and he always would have records by them! I think its important to know where things come from. All music evolved from blues. Bc: Do you have to feel sad to sing the blues?! CLM: Absolutely not no and I think our live shows prove that. I write and sing about real life situations, relatable stuff but I try to not write in a negative way too much so when you come to see us at a gig, I want people to have a ball, to toe-tap, foot-stomp, clap, dance, sing-a-long and most of the time they do and they leave with a big smile on their faces. Bc: Tell us about your band... CLM: Theres Max Milligan; my guitarist who ive been working with for 8 years now, who is also my collaborator and producer of all three of my albums. Nick Slater who plays resonator guitar, Robbie Stewart-Mathews plays double bass and a mean blues harp and he also has a great voice on him, and Flow on the drums. Theyre the fuel to the ignitor theyre my musical family and we have so much fun on the road. Bc: What does it mean to you to be nominated in the British Blues awards? CLM: Im over the moon to have TWO songs put forward for Best Original Song at this years awards, both from the new album. One titled Just Cant Live Without You which was written by Max and I also did a music video for a few weeks ago which you can find on YouTube. The other is Man Overboard which Max and I wrote together. To be recognised for writing is a great acheivement and Max and I are delighted. Its just great to have a tipping of the hat to be honest and shows were doing something right! www.cherryleemewis.com www.britishbluesawards.co.uk

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JOURNEyS
Monday 4 June to Thursday 5 July Eagle gallery, 101 castle Road, Bedford MK40 3Qp

JUNE 2012
formed a series of artworks for me. Reacting against the perfectionist, do not touch type of art, I have drawn mini works of art that, by being sent in the post, have the opportunity to experience the vagaries of life, travel a bit themselves before settling down; their appearance on arrival may reflect their journey, and adding sewn pieces of paper, knitted grass or maps adds to the uncertainty! For the Eagle Gallery Journeys exhibition Marianda aims to exhibit some unconscious drawing - made by holding a pencil loosely over some paper (from an old book) on a car trip, capturing the bends and bumps in the road. She says: This travel of the pencil on the paper, the journey, becomes the background of a drawing of a small village, the destination. Marianda will be one of 45 artists exhibiting at the Journeys exhibition at the Eagle Gallery. The show will include an exhibition of postcards. Free entry and disabled access. Works are for sale. Gift vouchers available. www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk @Eagle_Gallery Make it Snappy

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The Eagle Gallerys new Journeys exhibition opens this month, and one of the artists exhibiting is perfectly suited to the theme. Marianda spends half the year living in

An exhibition of expeditions work I produce. Ive come to the conclusion that essentially it doesnt really matter what it all means, I just live my life to the full, responding as meaningfully as possible; appreciating my good fortune in being able to do that. The long journeys between the UK and New Zealand (36 hours of continuous travelling from one home to another) act as spaces for Marianda to think about where her artistic practice will go next. I think about the last six months and what Id like to achieve for the next summer, says Marianda. I now also prepare a travel journal - my first was a Moleskine, the latest an old book overdrawn with gessoed pages. I did draw my meal the one and only time we were upgraded on a flight, so the journal reflects the physical journey I take, and its direct experiences! Marianda continues: Postcards have

The newly refurbished Cheese Kitchen Deli & Cafe shops opening soon! As you are no doubt aware we have been rather busy lately turning the old cop shop On Castle road into our deli and are currently in the process of turning our current shop into a Cafe. Basically we are splitting our current business into two premises. THE CHEESE KITCHEN DElI in our new deli we will be dedicating a whole room to Cheese. this will be temperature controlled and will also house our local deli meats etc, some Cheeses will be matured in here. in the front of the shop will be the fine wine from george Atkinson-Clark of the Woburn Wine Company, a Chocolate counter with chocolates from a local Chocolatier. French Pattiserie, lots of local preserves and other fine local produce. THE CHEESE KITCHEN CafE the Cheese Kitchen Cafe will have a lot more seating inside, possibly up to 20 seats. We are also putting in an upstairs toilet in which used to be our office and store room. the Kitchen is being extended as we are producing a lot of our own food. Joris, our Head Chef has come up with a fabulous menu and will be working with Kasia, a Cordon Bleu trained chef who he recently worked with at the fat duck in March of this year. the menu will be simply delicious, simple food done well using local food from the Cheese Kitchen deli. Justin and i are hoping to open the Cafe in the evenings, subject to licensing which im sure will be very popular with the locals. the walls of the Cafe will display local artists work which will be available to purchase. this will be changed on a monthly basis. If you are a local artist and would like to display your work with us please telephone Helen on 01234 217325 or Email Helen at The Cheese Kitchen on thecheesekitchen@gmail.com. To make an appointment.

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New Zealand and half in the UK - and her work has been inspired by her travels. Marianda has called Bedford home for many years, but was born in New Zealand and has recently started leading a double life splitting her time between her homeland and the UK: The ability to travel and live somewhere else has changed me and my approach to my work; Ive become more versatile as an artist. Im back in Bedford for the summer, explains Marianda. It can be an unsettling lifestyle in terms of impermanence, but going back to my New Zealand heritage has made me really think about who I am as a person, question what I do and how I live, the meaning of being an artist and the

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ways of looking at our town

This July, grab your camera and get invovled in our community photo project which aims to show Bedford as its never been seen before.
Photo A Day is your opportunity to show what Bedford means to you - in 31 ways over 31 days! With the help of photographer Jez Brown, weve identified a word a day for the whole of July. On each day, wed like you to take a photograph that relates to that particular word - and its totally up to you how you interpret it. You can take the word literally, or euphemistically - anything goes! Well be using the twitter hashtag #aphotoaday to track the daily submissions, so please make sure you tag your entries. There are also Tumbler and Flickr accounts where photographs will be posted. www.flickr.com/photos/aphotoadaybedford/ thebedfordclanger.tumblr.com/ In the September issue we will publish the

a pHOTO a Day - 31 days and 31

31 photos that we think sum up July 2012 in Bedford. This is open to anyone and everyone and you can take part for the whole month, or just choose one particular day or word that youd like to concentrate on. Its up to you. (With thanks to @bradfordia for sharing their idea with us) 1. Water 2. Style 3. Park 4. Independent 5. Holiday 6. Childhood 7. Bridge 8. Torch 9. Street 10. Music 11. Transport 12. (re)cycle 13. Culture 14. Wood 15. Together 16. Funny 17. Home 18. Time & motion 19. Animals 20. Heritage 21. River

A local community pub in the Castle road area of Bedford. BEER fESTIVal 16 Cask ales. Plus Ciders Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Starts friday 4th June at 17:00 32 dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3tB tel 01234 359329

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22. Festival 23. Play 24. Clanger 25. Tea 26. Texture 27. Sport 28. Night 29. Reflection 30. Food 31. Made in Bedford

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ESQUIRES BiRTHDAY CElEBRATiONS

Esquires, Bedford's iconic live music venue, is celebrating its 22nd birthday this month with a weekend of events kicking off on Friday 1st June.
aving hosted gigs by household names such as Coldplay, The Libertines, Elbow We really want to see your photos of Bedford

and Laura Marling, Esquires is the go-to destination for Bedford's live music fans, and this bank holiday is no exception. The Listing features all the info youll need on their birthday celebrations, but highlights include Clanger faves the Ouse Valley Singles Club, The X Certs, Olie Campbell, KAIN, The Omnivibes, Abrasions and Envy Four. Entry is free to all birthday events, so why not take advantage of the double bank holiday and see some great live music. We asked Esquires DJ and promoter Pete Burridge who hes most enjoyed see-

ing at Esquires and why live music is so important: My highlights have been Eliza Doolittle, The Klaxons, The Libertines, Supergrass, Elbow and The Quireboys. For me, live music is very much a way of life and provides the soundtrack to your life. And the secret to Esquires success? Esquires has lasted so long as it provides music from all genres and appeals to all age groups. Simple! Happy Birthday Esquires!

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THE OXJaM TaKEOvER IS cOMINg.

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festival, featuring the best local bands and artists, in the pick of the towns music venues. The home of the Takeover is all the fantastic venues wholl be supporting the event, bringing great music to the Bedfordian masses. The Takeover is organised by a dedicated team of volunteers who are currently recruiting anyone and everyone whos keen to support Oxfam and Bedfords live music scene. From 15 year-old bass players to fifty year-old experts in promotion, were looking to get the whole town involved. We want to celebrate Bedfords rich cultural diversity by putting on a line up thats representative of the many communities that make up our town, to make the Takeover the biggest and best one day festival that Bedfords ever seen. And theres more.... The Takeover team and the wider community will be

The Oxjam Takeover is coming to Bedford for the first time on Saturday 27th October! The Takeover is a multi-venue music

would go a very long way to covering these organising a series of supporting fundraising events in the run up to the Takeover costs. All money raised from Oxjams Bedford itself. Were thinking sustainable fashion Takeover will fund Oxfams vital work, shows and under-18 Battle of the Bands, from life-saving emergency Beat the Goalie at the Euros and responses to life-changing develbands on trucks at the towns River Festival. Whatever your opment projects and campaigninterest, theres an opportunity ing, all part of their goal to eradicate poverty. for the local community to get Bedford So, whats in it for involved, said lead organiser Bedford? Well, well be Clare Sullivan. Weve already Takeover been inundated with ideas and supporting local businesses willing volunteers to make this through sponsorship opportunities and promotion, well be showcasing happen. By the time of the Takeover the best in Bedfords live music scene and itself, hundreds of volunteers will have supwell be creating countless opportunities ported us in organising events and raising money, including a huge number of young for all members of the community to come together in a shared love of great music, volunteers from the Central Beds 13 18 and shared support of an inspiring cause, volunteer group. said Clare. Well see folky fellows jigging The Takeover team has no budget to while metallers are moshing, grannies spend to put on this magnificent series of events. To theyre relying on the kindness tea-dancing while kids are hip-hopping, all raising lots of money and awareness for of strangers and sponsors to help rent sound Oxfam, and fostering a real sense of comequipment, print flyers and posters, and OK, maybe buy the occasional cup of tea for munity spirit. their lovely volunteers. Sound engineers, The Oxjam Bedford Takeover local musound equipment rental and tickets, flyers sic, global impact. and posters dont come cheap, and without these things, therell be no Takeover. The event is in the early planning stages, and winning the ivo Newshound competition

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LOvE OF THE cOMMON Lp: COllECTiNG 100 COPiES OF PAUl YOUNGS NO PARlEz
By Richard Black

When youre rifling through the old records in charity shops, you expect to see some of them over and over again:
eo Sayers Endless Flight; Boney Ms Nightflight to Venus; the Stereo Musicale Showcase but No Parlez was always the certainty.

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No Parlez was particularly suitable as I had no opinion of it. Id never heard it. It sold over a million copies, but made no impression on me. Obviously the singles were different: huge hits coinciding with my first awareness of pop music, and I was always struck by Pino Palladinos distinctive bass. But speaking as somebody fascinated by music, No Parlez was more an object than a collection of songs. I started strongly, picking up most of the records in six months, but eventually supplies dwindled. I could/should have given up, but I started making increasingly long detours further afield. Once, after a fruitless

I developed an instinct for recognising the edge of the sleeve from the slightest peripheral glimpse. Unfortunately this skill has remained permanently ingrained. I became fascinated by minor differences in the covers, the stickers that were sometimes applied, and the American version with its totally different sleeve. By this point Id decided 100 copies would be enough, but what to do with them? Maybe play them all simultaneously? Potentially spectacular with one problem: I dont have 100 record players. Maybe construct something from the sleeves? Boxes? A system of tunnels...? Or maybe a celebration party (to be called No Partez) marking the hundredth copy bought? In the end, the collection sat neatly on my fridge.

Id made a point of never listening to the record- until this year. In the last decade, the No Parlez phenomenon has become widely noted. After a mention in Little Britain (Tom Baker announcing, I myself own two records, both No Parlez by Paul Young) websites and recent articles make claims about it being officially the most common charity shop LP, prompting my revival of interest in the collection. While the covers were being photographed for a potential book, it felt like it was time I gave it a proper listen. I am now resisting the urge to buy another 100 copies.

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No way! One hundred No Parlez!

Photography: Christian Webb

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In 2002, I decided to buy every charity shop copy of No Parlez I found, a project involving no skill beyond an ability to focus on whats unimportant. Id been inspired by an exhibition of Joseph Beuys Multiples (sets of objects, sometimes adapted from existing mass produced items.) Beuys interest was in distributing his work, creating connections between him and those who owned it: basically, the opposite of a collection. I took a different approach: determinedly, excessively collecting something I didnt actually want.

day searching three towns, I was close to giving up when, in the Princess Alice Hospice shop, Kingston, I found six copies in one go. The lady behind the counter had a twinkle in her eye, suggesting that somehow, she understood.

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gREaT BEDFORDIaNS:
By Lydia Saul Jock & Malcolm: Good Sports

JUNE 2012
MY JOB:

The conservator
i became interested in conserving and repairing old documents and books as a result of working as a volunteer for the Bedford & luton Archives Service (BlARS).
By Vicki Manners

OLyMpIc aSpIRaTIONS: JOCK AND MAlCOlM DAlRYMPlE

Malcolm Dalrymple BEM (2.12.1922
17.11.2008), was the son of James (3.2.1892 14.5.1960), who settled in Bedford from Scotland. Jock as James was known, earned a living as a railway worker. He retired from his earlier military career after being severely injured and sought to rebuild his strength and health through fitness. Jock was coached during the 1920s by an earlier Olympic competitor Captain FAM Webster, one of the foremost coaches in the country. Webster, based in Bedford, trained him in javelin and athletics. Jock keenly practiced the javelin in the railway yards at Bedford, where he worked as a carriage cleaner for the LMS Railway. The coaching paid off and he was the first Briton to exceed 170 ft. In 1923 he was the first British man to win the AAA title in javelin, was the British record holder, and went on to represent Britain at the Olympic Games in 1924. Jock later set up his own fitness club in Bedford, where many budding athletes passed through its doors, including Malcolm his son. James was also the pioneer of an athletics summer school at Loughborough, where the now famous Sports University is situated. You can see some footage from the 1930s of one of these summer schools on the British Pathe website. Teaching the Teacher No.2 features commentary from Captain Webster and images of Jock Dalrymple instructing the athletes. Malcolm wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps, and Jock coached his son in athletics. Malcolm competed in hurdle races, cross-country championships, hammerthrowing, shot put, as well as javelin. By 1938 at 16 years old he was County champion for the shot, hammer and javelin, and the following year awarded as junior javelin champion. Throughout the war years Malcolm continued to improve his technique and athleticism whilst studying at London University. In 1944 he broke the British record, but tore a muscle in his arm and was out of competition for much of the following year. Undeterred he fought his way back to health and by 1946 Malcolm was again competing at international level, not only in the javelin but also hammer.

My first job there involved working on

Illustration: David Litchfield

In 1948 during the qualifying rounds for the games, Malcolm achieved a new British record for the javelin and was selected to represent Great Britain. At this time Malcolm worked full time as a pattern maker at Allens, Queens Engineering Works in Bedford, so his training was restricted to before and after work. Training was quite difficult considering his sport was to throw a javelin as far as it will go, and the only place with sufficient street light was along Grafton Street! Kenneth Allen, the Director of the works, got wind of this and said Dalrymple, I understand you are throwing the javelin in the street...Not any more you will have an extra hour at lunchtime and your father as well. You can go to Allen Park and do your training there. You will then make the time up after work. When in training he didnt have any special diet, like athletes do today. Rationing was still in force and would be for another six years, but the Canadian Olympic Associa-

tion sent food parcels to British athletes likely to compete at the Games to help them keep fit and healthy. Sadly when the day arrived on the 4th August for him to compete he did not perform at his best and despite his achievements in the run up to the games he did not make it to the final round of the Javelin. Malcolm did not let this set back stop him and he continued to compete at national level until 1957, becoming a coach, and even coaching the British Police Team to keep them on their toes. Malcolm was 35 when he gave up competition level, an age that would merit a pension in the javelin these days. He continued coaching after his retirement from competition, and was invited to officiate at major athletics events by the Amateur Athletic Association. In 1980 Malcolm made a comeback competing for Bedford & County AC in the hammer, and in the European Veterans Championships in 1982

and came a very respectable 4th . So why did he do it all? Well it was the fun of the events. It gave him the opportunity to travel, meet people and generally try his best as well as to break records. Discipline and a willingness to make the sacrifices needed to compete at the highest level were in his blood and he found the challenge of competition irresistible. Both Jock and Malcolm are deserving of being remembered as great Bedfordians who started a tradition of sportsmanship in the county that continues today. Acknowledgements: Thanks to Malcolm Dalrymple and Jim Inglis, who interviewed Malcolm as part of Bedfords Sporting Heroes exhibition in 2008 from which the above information was compiled.

BEHIND THE ScENES aT THE MUSEUM

By Kristian Purcell Curatorial Assistant, The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford.

The best thing about my role at The Higgins is that ive worked across all the varied collections here. At the beginning of the year I was work-

ing on the Ethnography collection, originally part of the old Bedford Modern School museum from 1886-1962, choosing which objects would go on display and writing the accompanying text. More recently Ive been working on the Handley-Read decorative arts collection bought for the Cecil Higgins collection in 1972, telling the story of the Gothic Revival and of the extraordinary Victorian designer William Burges. This variety can lead to a better understanding of the collection as a whole and sometimes lead to unexpected discoveries. While reading up on Art furniture of the late 19th century, I came across a photograph (c.1895) of a room decorated in a style heavily inspired by Japan by the designer A. H. Mackmurdo for the painter Mortimer Menpes. In the picture were several very familiar chairs they were exactly identi-

cal to a chair I was planning to put in the Ethnography display. We didnt know much about our chair, the entry in the register said only: Buddhist priest chair laquer Pres. By Maj. Gen. Cameron June 1940 [sic] For most of the ethnography collection this is the first time we have been able to research what it is we have but this isnt always easy. This chair was thought to have an association with Burma but no written evidence of its origin. The photo I discovered led me to discover that the chair was in fact Japanese, a kyokuroku, or folding chair. Menpes had imported between 10 and 20 for his own house, before selling the house in 1900. It could be that ours is one of those chairs bought later in a London auction house or sale room, or possibly one imported from Japan at a similar time for sale. We are still researching about Major-General Cameron, but it doesnt look like he went to Japan himself, serving in North Africa and Ireland, and later as chief Air-raid Warden in Bedford from 1938 to 1940, just before he presented the chair to the museum.

This photograph...

... And a familiar chair

their Paths to Crime Project where I helped catalogue, clean, repair, and re-package the Bedford Quarter Session for the period 1831 - 1900. It was fascinating working on this project as not only was it extremely satisfying to transform a bundle of tatty papers, into clean and neatly organised boxes for people to use, but it was also interesting reading through some of the cases. These ranged from people being deported for stealing food, to local theft and fencing rings, and horse stealing. As I opened each packet to clean and repackage, I could not help but wonder if any of my ancestors would appear on Gaol Calendar for each Quarter Session! The current project I am working on is with a conservator cleaning and repairing the architectural drawings for Wrest Park. Some of the drawings are absolutely beautiful. These include detailed coloured drawings of the estate once it was completed, as well as a huge number of design sketches of both the house and garden that show the architects thoughts and plans as he was designing the estate. When I am not volunteering at BLARS, I spend my time repairing books for clients, as well as old certificates of births, death and marriage for people who are interested in family history and want to preserve these important records for future generations. I also repair antique maps, and am currently working on a 1695 map of Bedfordshire and an 1884 map of Bedford Town Centre. The 1884 map is fascinating, and if I can get my act together I will provide a copy of this for the next edition of the Bedford Clanger! If you are interested in having Vicki repair any of your old family history documents, please call 07976 718624. Have you got an unusual job? Then wed love to hear from you. Please email thebedfordclanger@gmail.com and we could feature you.

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FOOD

JUNE 2012 FESTivAl

Empire strikes back

THE EMBaNKMENT
Where the Sun Never Sets

Sommelier, or the Winston Churchill quotation on the back of a blouse. The food, the ambience, the huge lightshades wrapped in brown crepe all convey a solid Britishness, an Edwardian experience made fashionable by the modish revamp of a stately building. This theme of Empire is carried in the menu which, with a nod to former colonies, has a contemporary British theme and understandably prides itself on locally sourced and free range produce. Its an impressive carte with an equally impressive specials board and theres plenty of beef, bream, crab and herb sausage to satisfy the gastro gourmet. We started with a root vegetable soup - hearty and well seasoned - and herb pancakes with a pea and leek stuffing and a pollock and mustard cream sauce. The Either/

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Theres something about the Empire with The Embankment. Its not just the Kiwi waitress, or the Irish

iNDUlGE YOUR TASTEBUDS iN BEDFORD iN JUNE

Or list of options allows for big or small and the pancake was the perfect starter. For mains Lucy enjoyed the Superfood salad plumping for the small, having gorged herself on chocolate biscuits at work. It was a fresh, crisp salad with salmon and puy lentils. At the other side of the table was the Casterbridge cheeseburger. Bun lightly toasted, burger thick enough to savour. Without having too much cheese, or too many chips and onions rings, you can avoid the post-glutton guilt-trip for having ordered

the nearest thing The Embankment has to an unhealthy dish. But the burger and ketchup just felt right after a large glass of the house Shiraz. The place envelopes the diner with a very British feeling of decadence and its hard not to revel, hence the pudding. It was the white chocolate mousse that Lucy couldnt resist. The idea was to share.... but I guess I was full anyway. Two course dinner for two with wine: 46

Business Improvement District (BID), Indulge promotes the best places to eat and drink in the town - and offers customers the chance to sample dishes at very special prices. Among them is Mille Baci in St Loyes Street which is represents a third generation of Italian restaurateurs. Starting back with the local legend of Sorrentinos, then moving along to La Fontana, the same family have been preparing great Italian food for decades. Now Angelina and her chef husband Pep are welcoming customers to Mille Baci. We are delighted to be representing great Italian cooking in this important

love Bedfords most popular annual food fest Indulge in Bedford is back. A campaign run by the Bedford

promotion for Bedford restaurants, said the couple. Every year a selection of restaurants take part in Indulge - but the choice doesnt end there as Bedford has literally dozens of great places to eat and drink throughout the and evening. www.lovebedford.co.uk www.indulgeinbedford.co.uk

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FOODS OF ITALY

Orange and Poppy-seed cake at pensieri

By Alice Smith hilst Tilly and I were sitting in Pensieri, looking out on the soon to be re-vamped Higgins museum, a customer sitting next to us on the comfy sofa sipping hot chocolate whilst catching up with some work, told us that she thinks of Pensieri as a little oasis of calm. And it really is. Maria is friendly and welcoming, and seems to know most of her customers by name. It is light and airy, with big windows looking out on the cultural quarter. There are magazines and newspapers to read (including The Clanger) if youve just nipped in for a welcome twenty minutes of me-time. The work of local artists displayed on the wall, together with the stylish range of gifts and cards and a rail of clothes - means that there are plenty of interesting goodies to ogle (and birthday present-lists to compile,) whilst you relax and enjoy your cake and coffee.

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After a prolonged period of cake-gazing and tough decisions, Tilly and I went for the orange and poppy seed cake, and were not disappointed. It has the benefit of not being overwhelmingly sweet, and therefore is a legitimate 11am kind of cake, no bad thing by my reckoning. It is also pleasingly squidgy in the middle and the flavour of the orange gives it a lovely zesty kick. The addition of poppy seeds makes for a gorgeous texture as well as tasting good and maintaining the general this contains seeds, so is therefore probably very good for you feel of the cake. Also on offer were a lush-looking pear frangipane, a chocolate, fig and almond cake, and a gluten, dairy and nut-free treats. The coffee was lovely, proper filter coffee made from scratch, and judging by the number of people ordering hot chocolate, that must be a bit of a treat too. It was not a problem taking a small person with me Tilly had a brilliant time, enjoyed her cake and juice, gazed out of the window, and just before we left said, Mummy, I think this might be the best shop in the world. Praise indeed! Pensieri, Castle Lane, Bedford

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1 bunch of carrots (about 750g) no peeling required! 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted in a dry frying pan and then ground 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted in a dry frying pan 75g goats cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp chopped mint extra virgin olive oil Scrub the carrots and cut in half lengthways. Put them in a roasting tin and toss with the olive oil. Roast in an oven at 180C for about 50 minutes until tender and caramelised. Mash the roasted carrots roughly with a fork, a masher or your hands and mix with the ground cumin. Spread the mashed carrots on a plate and sprinkle with the pine nuts, goats cheese and herbs. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve.

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cHILL IN THE paRK BUSiNESS SARAH & AliCE

JUNE 2012

Sticky Business at MangoJam

(As far as bored-ona-rainy-day impulse decisions go, it was a bold one, even by my standards.... ... Creating an ethical childrenswear
sourced some fairtrade t-shirts, made from 100%African cotton. We employ a local designer and between her and Sarahs brother, who lives in Cape Town, they turn our ideas into designs that are printed by a local family-run business. In a random (but very welcome) stroke of luck, we found a lovely retired seamstress, Pat, who lives in Norfolk and who was willing to make some little girls dresses for us. We also incorporated our love of second-hand shopping by putting together outfits made up of good quality recycled clothes. And so we were up and running, just in time for the Festival of Fabulousness* that was the Castle Quay Weekender. Well, perhaps up and waddling. Trying to balance setting up and managing a small business whilst also looking after small children has been an interesting experience to say the least (Tell me about it! Ed). It has been frantic and furious and very last-minute, and the children have eaten a lot of cheese on toast for tea. But we have learnt things. Important things. Like, its a good idea to pay attention to the weather forecast before you take a stall to an outdoor event. We learnt this the hard way, with a mangled gazebo upside-down in a tree and a lot of muddy t-shirts. Also, doing some form of accounting is probably a good idea. Oh, and dont mess with international lawyers over trademarking issues. Mangos

place in Addison Park in Kempston on Sunday 17th June.

Theres a great community event taking

It does exactly what it says on the tin, so take a picnic, get invovled in loads of family-friendly activities and Chill in the Park. Nice!

MAKE DO & MEND AT ROSE TINTED vINTagE

company on an almost literal shoestring, with no previous business experience nor any fashion, or design qualifications, with someone you met at a playgroup a few months ago sounded like tea-and-biscuitfeulled madness. Which it was, but also it was a dream. And sometimes, when youre broke and a little bit bored, you need a dream. ) Sarah and I formed our little clothing company, mangoJam, a little over a year ago. It has been quite a year. Eager to learn, we threw ourselves into learning the basics of business, enrolling on the excellent Building a Business course at the University of Bedfordshire, which was free of charge, inspiring, and gave us a basic outline of a business plan: vital, even if we are still prone to sniggering over some of the business-lingo. Any mention of a SWOT analysis still induces mild hysteria. From the start we wanted to create an ethical collection of childrenswear, so we

Cute Clothing people got involved. We swiftly changed our name. But possibly the best advice that weve had was from the bespectacled Oracle that is Wayne Hemmingway, who we fell slightly alarmingly in love with during a presentation organized by Creative Bedfordshire. Stay true to your principles, he said. And be nice to your suppliers and the people you work with. With this as the foundation for our business, some basic book-keeping skills and an international lawyer-proof name, Sarah&Alice are very excited about the future!

THE aRT cENTRE & gaLLERy

MARK SPAiN EXHiBiTiON
The Art Centre and Gallery on Howard Street is once again showcasing some great art this month with a Mark Spain exhibition.
aving attended Art College Mark initially decided to embark on print-making and opened his own studio in Kent developing etching and collagraph techniques. Although this medium proved to be commercially successful and his commissions included Kew Gardens, Bank of Scotland and the Dorchester Hotel, Mark was constantly experimenting with different forms of imagery and techniques. This developed into the use of oil paints and he embraced the challenge of a completely different medium. Since then he has produced a selection of figurative works which are highly sought after and have been exhibited throughout world including London and New York. The range of work is constantly evolving expanding ideas based on the female form and most recently City Scapes. Saturday 16th June - Saturday 30th June 2012 The Art Centre, Howard Street, Bedford

ART

To mark the observance of Armed Forces

Day (1st July) in Bedfords Harpur Square, The Clangers fave vintage emporium, Rose Tinted Vintage is holding a make do and mend 1940s dress sale. On Saturday the 30th June, RTV will have a rail of beautiful but flawed 1950s, 1940s and older dresses for sale, all priced between 5 and 15. They all are wearable as they are, but they all need some TLC, whether its patching up a hole, fixing a seam or replacing some button, explains RTVs owner, Kat Allen. Its a great chance to evoke the true spirit of the forties! During World War II, clothing and fabric was rationed and to make do and mend was womens only option. From turning shirts and dresses into childrens clothes, to transforming bedding and curtains into dresses, it was a great example in thrift, economy and imagination, and a lesson we could all learn from in todays throw-away society. Get thrifting ladies! Time to chill.

liTERATURE

LOcaL aUTHOR pUBLISHES NEW BOOK

local author Nigel Lesmoir-gordon began writing when he was at school. He went on to study at film school and
Following work in the film industry, Nigel moved to the BBC as a drama and documentary editor. He went on to work with Pink Floyd, 10cc, Squeeze, Rainbow, Joe Cocker, Big Country and Wings amongst others in the 70s producing pop videos and live concert recordings. By the 80s and 90s he was concentrating on commercials and made the award-winning television documentary The Colours of Infinity, presented by Sir Arthur C. Clarke with music by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. The Colours of Infinity has been broadcast in over fifty territories. It brought the Mandelbrot set and the subject of fractals to the attention of the general public for the first time. His documentary Clouds Are Not Spheres explored the life and work of the maverick mathematician, Benot Mandelbrot. Nothing and Everywhere is Nigels first novel and is a comic thriller telling the story of a young novelist searching for a book deal who finds adventure when his laptop is stolen. Nigel took part in a book signing at Waterstones in Bedford in March. For more information: www.gordonbooks. co.uk or www.gordonfilms.tv

moved to a flat on the Cromwell Road in South Kensington where he ran an arty salon courting the cream of Londons alternative 60s society. Allan Ginsberg and Mick Jagger vistied and William Burroughs sent postcards. During a weekend spent in Cambridge with old friends as part of his experimental work at film school Nigel shot the now cult-movie classic Syd Barretts First Trip.

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MUSiC

JUNE 2012

LEaH KaRDOS FiNAl FEATHER HAMMER SHOW AT ESQUiRES

ocal musician Leah Kardos will undertake the very last performance of her Feather Hammer show at Bedfords Esquires on Saturday 16h June. Feather Hammer is an instrumental performance twinned with live video art. The shows so far have only been in London, and many have been sold out or at capacity, so its something not to be missed. The last show we performed was at the National Portrait Gallery in April, said Leah. Both the video artist and myself are Bedford based, so were both really excited about performing a home-show. This one is extra special as its the last one. www.leahkardos.com

BEDFRINgE
THE COUNTDOWN BEGiNS!!

FESTivAl

Photo: Jez Brown

heres something for everyone, from The Gruffalo or The Elves & the Shoemaker for children, to the award-winning Idiots of lets get hammered

The sixth annual Bedfringe Festival is almost upon us, so make sure you grab yourself some tickets to catch top notch comedy, drama, cabaret, dance and music.

Ants with their brand new full-length show and plenty of pre-Edfringe shows to have you laughing in the aisles. Running from 13th - 28th July with performances taking place in a variety of venues including The Place Theatre, The Ent Shed, The Corn Exchange, Bedford Theatre, South Bank Arts Centre and The Howard Room, youll be spoilt for choice. Therell also be performances popping up in unexpected places too, so keep your eyes peeled and immerse yourself in Bedfringe for a fortnight. Tickets are available from www.bedfringe. com and programmes are widely availble from town centre locations as well as being delivered door-to-door in many areas of the town. Want the full lowdown on Bedfringe, then make sure you get your hands on the July issue of The Clanger. Well have a Bedfringe pull-out with all the latest on the must-see shows.

The Pad Presents...aLL THE yOUNg 29TH JUNE AT ESQUiRES

Walls of guitars and massive choruses, these guys are on their way to being huge. Not our words, the words of music bible, NME.
eres Kev Bailey to explain why you cannot miss this gig: Bit of a coup this one for The Pad Presents team as wethought wed missed the boat! On the back of huge radio play and major label support, we have managed to book a date in with current indie darlings ALL THE YOUNG as part of their national tour, not only that - we are the last date, so expect some antics! This Stoke four-piece arent pretending to rip up the rulebook, the sound and vision of the band is clear and cut-throat, like thes ingles that adorn the recently released debut album. They wear sunglasses indoors, theyve got alot of swagger,they write huge tunes and like all band destined for the top, polarise opinion. Come see what the fuss is about They wear sunglasses indoors

for yourself. Support on the night comes from the oh so very good EGO TRIP and local favourites BRIGANTE, heading back to the main stage after a brief hiatus. Friday, June 29, 2012, Esquires, Bromham Road, Bedford

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