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The Dunstable and Houghton Regis: Business and Community Awards are officially open for 2016!

The awards are back - and this year theyre bigger and better than ever! Last year saw an even more impressive and successful gala awards evening, where approximately 230 people attended to celebrate the achievements within businesses and individuals in the local community of Dunstable and Houghton Regis.

The awards are open to anyone within the local community and there are a wide variety of categories that include; Business of the Year, Hospitality Award, Teacher of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Retailer of the year and many more.

Many local businesses and known organisations sponsor the awards, more specifically each category. The sponsor of each category presents the award to both runner up and winner, recieves 5 places at the awards evening and will be featured across all awards marketing material.

Confirmed sponsors for the 2016 awards include; Red & Black, Holiday Inn Express, Dunstable Town Council, Jam Crackers, Luton at Large, Deakin-White, Stoten Gillam and many more!

To enter the awards, simply visit - www.dunstableawards.co.uk and fill in the short submission form with basic details about the nominator, the nominee and what category they are to be entered into. The awards are a great way to bring the local community together and meet new people and businesses whilst celebrating achievements.

Want to be a part of this spectacular event? There are still sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Vicki on 01582 742620 to find our more information.

BeaconLit Festival 2016The fourth BeaconLit literary festiva will be held on July 2nd at Brookmead School, Ivinghoe, Bucks. 10am - 5pm, and the festival committee promises a fabulous day out for readers, writers and all book lovers.

Full day passes for the festival are now on sale and if you take advantage of our Early Bird offer and book by May 31, youll pay just 19.50 to enjoy the whole event a saving of 5.50 on the full price.

Morning, afternoon and single event tickets will go on sale nearer the time, but the Early Bird discount is described as the best value way to attend BeaconLit, and not miss a single moment of an exciting full day programme.You can buy now at www.beaconlit.co.uk/buytickets.

With a couple more names to finalise, the programme for festival 2016 offers a chance to hear from a host of literary talent, including hot debut authors Angela Clarke, Rachel Dove and Jeannie Waudby, crime writers Alison Bruce, Tracy Buchanan, Fergus McNeill and Dave Sivers and Milton Keynes Poet Laureate Mark Niel.

There are other treats in store as BBC Oxford News presenter Adina Campbell chats to Amanda Jennings, whose novel In Her Wake promises to be one of the smash hits of 2016; and historical fiction authors Emma Darwin and Liz Harris will be in conversation about new ways of telling past lives.During the lunch period, author Dave Sivers and free-lance writer Sandra Smith will be joined by editor and proof reader Jane Hammett to answer writers questions, and Mark Niel will be performing his poetry.There will be free parking on Ivinghoe Lawn, just a short walk away (disabled parking available at the venue) and light refreshments available (bring your own picnic if youd rather),and the usual goodie bags will contain extra treats and surprises this year, thanks to some of the festi-vals sponsors. The bags are ideal to carry your purchases from Chorleywood books, which the authors will be delighted to sign for you, and there will be opportunities throughout the day to win books and other goodies. BeaconLit continues to go from strength to strength and has put the area firmly on the literary festival circuit.To find out more or buy tickets, visit the website at www.beaconlit.co.uk. or contact Dave Sivers on: 0797 486 4592 or email: [email protected]

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This June, Totternhoe Players have an-other comedy treat for us in store, with the return of the tale of a struggling amateur dramatic society which so en-tertained audiences in 2014. The saga continues with another misadventure for the hapless four wannabe actors, who, in a desperate attempt to beat television at its own game, decide to offer punters: STRICTLY SEX FACTOR (ON ICE).Creativity is a keynote of their produc-tion, especially as they have no money to actually pay for the usual Big Show scenery and props. Will we be treated to the unforgettable sight of Joyce singing in a bathtub again or will Mar-garet dazzle us with a spot of break-dancing? Will Bruno Tonioli give 10 points to any of the contestants? And what does Simon Cowell think of them all? Come along to Totternhoe Lower School and prepare to be amazed!This stupendous main attraction will be supported by a tongue-in-cheek introduction and a memorable finale piece, both devised by our director, Annette Probert.

Performances of Totternhoe Presents STRICTLY SEX FACTOR (ON ICE) by David Tristram, courtesy of Flying Ducks Publishing, will take place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June at Totternhoe Lower School hall at 7.30pm. There will be a Ploughmans meal with dessert during the interval, washed down by your favourite drinks although you do need to bring those yourself! Dont forget the glasses either!Please call 01582 603287 to book your tickets. Tickets for the play and meal cost only 9 each and must be paid for in advance.All proceeds of the interval raffle will be donated to Alzheimers Society UK.

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Good Gift Hunting

Do you have trouble finding unique gifts for family and friends? Then perhaps we can help.

The crafters at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow gauge railway have been busy making quality, affordable items that you will not find in the shops. There is a wide range of items available from jewellery and bags to toys, cush-ions, pictures, decorated glass and knitted items. There are even hand carved mushrooms made from wood found locally. You may find the perfect gift and we even have greetings cards as well. (You will have to look elsewhere for the wrapping paper and stamps though!)Return trip tickets can be purchased from Pages Park station and train times and prices can be found on the website www.buzzrail.co.uk Even if you're not a train buff, you can come and see us at Stonehenge works every day the trains are running. (Its worth watching a steam train come into the station though as it makes a good photo.)

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Vauxhall Male Voice Choir choir was born in 1943 during the grim and dark days of World War II when morale was at low ebb. The factory had been turned primarily to the manufacture of tanks and military vehicles and it was by way of an outlet from this travail that a singing group was formed. They were soon entertaining the troops by radio broadcasts and enter-taining locally in charitable concerts.Our history is long and littered with interesting stories and events; we have done most of the things, and more, ex-pected of a male voice choir! Participation in competitions including winning a prize at a Welsh eisteddfod, singing with famous massed military bands in the regular pageants held at the Luton Football Ground during the 1980s, TV

appearances, including Harry Secombes Highway pro-gramme and travelling (usually each year) on away-trips to British and European towns and cities have all featured in the rich life of VMVC choris-ters past and present.The choir is currently 45-strong and sings now mainly for enjoyment and charitable causes. We are always keen to accept new members and regularly take steps by way of recruitment exercises to ensure the future of our organisation. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm for practice at St Mar-garets Church, Biscot Mill, Luton and newcomers will be made extremely welcome by our friendly members. Just turn up on a Wednesday or, alternatively contact Brian Matthews on 01525-841077.

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At Vauxhall Male Voice Choir we are a friendly bunch of men who meet on a Wednesday night at St Margarets Church, Biscot Mill. We sing a broad spectrum of music in 4-part harmony. Come and find out whether you are a top tenor, second tenor, baritone or bass.

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A fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments and two Theatre pipe organs.

Originally the Collection was owned by Charles Hart, who towards the end of his life, wished the Collection to remain available to the public and set up a Charitable Trust No. 276072. This is run entirely by volunteers. The tradition of Sunday opening is still continued as Charles wished so that people of all ages can enjoy these unique instruments. Currently the Theatre is open every

second Sunday March to November 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. There are also regular Theatre organ concerts and special events including Vintage Afternoon Teas. For more details please visit: www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

Volunteer help is always needed with all aspects of run-ning the St Albans Organ Theatre. There are a range of interesting opportunities available. Please email [email protected] to find out more.Group concessions are available and special openings can also be arranged.

Further details on our web-site: www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.ukWheelchair access and facilities for our disabled patrons. No animals except assistance dogs.

The St Albans Organ Theatre is administered by St Albans Musical Museum Society - a UK Registered Charitable Trust No.276072

ST ALBANSO R G A N T H E A T R E

A unique playing collection of mechanical (self-playing) musical instruments - ranging from reproducing pianos, musical boxes, Victorian hand-turned Organettes and the Mills Violano - (a rare coin operated, self-playing violin with integral piano) to four large Belgian dance organs. The collection also includes two working theatre pipe organs. The Organ Theatre opens at 2.00 p.m. on the 2nd Sunday of the month from March until November when all the working instruments are demonstrated and introduced with an informal descriptive commentary. Visitors can join at any time during the afternoon. Parking available at the Organ Theatre and nearby. Party bookings and group visits also accepted by arrangement - coaches can be accommodated at the Organ Theatre.

Our shop stocks a range of souvenirs, confectionery and CD recordings.Admission includes refreshments at 3.25 p.m.

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well as Citizens Advice Bureau and various other services. With longer opening hours and greater flexibility, the bot-tom line is that it will be better value for you.So we are confident that the long-term benefits to Dun-stable will be more than outweighed by the short-term inconvenience.This redevelopment, however, will mean the leisure centre is closed for around 18-months. We understand this is not an ideal situation, but we looked into building a new centre elsewhere, though would not guarantee that the current one remains open as it is in such a poor condi-tion. The current location of the centre is another hugely important factor as it sits at the heart of the towns cultural quarter and will contribute to the overall regeneration of the town centre. I can assure you that every step weve taken has been informed by our Leisure Strategy, which was published two years ago after extensive public consultation and is underpinned by studies, research and collaborative work-ing with partners and governing bodies, such as Sport England, to determine the needs of the community both now and in the future.I am therefore confident that what we are proposing is the best solution for all of our residents and will meet the needs of our current and growing population. I would stress that nothing has been decided yet. We are in consultation until July 8th and we are listening.

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This formula can be swapped with other oils. 90ml Coconut oil90ml Avocado oil150ml Rose water1oz Emulsifying wax30 drops Rose otto essential oil & 15 drops of Rose geranium essential oil (or frankincense)2 drops Vitamin E oil (a good antioxidant)

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Create two bain maries on your hob or stove. In one bain marie add your oils (and emulsifying wax) and in the other add your water. Heat both the oils and water to 70-75 C to kill any bacteria using a thermometer. Take both bowls off the stove and slowly add the oils to the water bowl. Using a hand held whisk beat until the oils have been blended with the rose water. Let it cool down and then add you essential oils and vitamin E oil and whisk again. If your mixture looks like it is splitting just whisk again until it cools. When cold, spoon into a sterilised jar and youre doneTa Dah. Label and date it and keep in the fridge. I tend to put it in a large pot in the fridge and then take out what I need in smaller pots for everyday use. It should last quite a while. Make sure you do a patch test before you put it on your face and always wear a sun screen.

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Rump of lamb, pesto mash, ratatouille, rosemary jusAfter the sweet treat of my last two recipe, heres a great main course dish. The beauty with this recipe, created by St Albans Sopwell Houses brasserie head chef, Dan Woosey, is that you can use the different components with different meals - the pesto mash is a winner, the the simpli-fied ratatouille goes with any other meat or fish. And youll be amazed what adding a little rosemary does to humble gravy granules.

This is also perfect for a dinner party. The whole dish can be prepared in advance, leaving just the sealed lamb to oven roast and the mash, ratatouille and jus to warm up.

Plump lamb rump works really well here but you can re-place it with leg steak or cutlets if your prefer.

How To Make1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C/ Gas Mark 4 and marinade the rumps with snipped thyme, rosemary and chopped garlic.

2. In a hot frying pan, add a little oil and carefully seal the lamb on all sides. Place the steaks on a baking tray, ready to cook.

3. For the mash, cook the potato chunks in salted boiling water, taking care not to overcook them as this will make the mash watery. Drain and place them back in the pan on a very low heat, stir to remove moisture.

4. Add the butter and cream to the potatoes. Mash them, season them and finish by mixing in the pesto bit by bit, until the right flavour and consistency is achieved.

5. For the ratatouille, place a pan on a medium heat, add a little oil then cook the diced veg until just soft (4 or 5 minutes). Season, then add the tomato puree. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes on a low heat, then add the white wine and reduce until nearly evaporated. Add the vegetable stock a little at a time until the vegetables are beautifully coated with the tomato sauce.

6. For the gravy/jus slowly heat up the gravy and add the snipped rose-mary, simmer for a few minutes and its ready.

7. To cook the lamb in the oven and cook 12-14 minutes for a nice me-dium rare. Leave to rest at least 6 minutes before cutting and serving.

8. Assemble the mash and ratatouille on the plate, carve each steak into 2 or 3 even pieces and place on the mash, then drizzle the rosemary jus over for a lovely dinner party dish.

Ingredients: 4 x 170g rumps of lambSprig of rosemarySprig of thyme1 garlic clove1kg King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut100ml green pestoKnob of butter50ml double cream1 red pepper, diced small1 yellow pepper, diced small1 aubergine, diced small1 courgette, diced small1 tbsp tomato pureeSprig of thyme50ml white wine100ml vegetable stockStore-bought jus or gravy granulesSprig of rosemary, picked and snipped

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Close the mouth and stroke your pets throat in a gentle downward motion until they swallow. Once your pet licks their lips, this is a good indication that they have swallowed the tablet. If they are struggling to swallow you can syringe a small amount of water into their mouth to encourage swallowing. Its a good idea to give your hands a wash afterwards. Giving liquid medication is a little easier, but quite similar. One person should hold your pet still while the other person administers the medication. This is usually done with a syringe (provided by your vet) and squirted into the side of your pets mouth while their head is held level. When youre finished, reward your pet with plenty of praise so that they will associate the process with get-ting something nice at the end! If you are still having problems, then ask your vet practice for more advice the medication may even be available in a different form that is easier for you to give. PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding from players of Peoples Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work.

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From time to time your pet may need to take medicines, but any pet owner will know that this can be easier said than done!


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How to give your pet a tablet

PDSA Vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, said: If your pet is prescribed tablets by your vet then its important to make sure the entire course is taken. Not completing a course of medication can mean it wont work as effec-tively, so your pet could take longer to get better. Its always best to give your vet a call if you think your pet is fully better part way through a course of medication and are unsure if they need to finish it. Some medicines can be given as liquids, but others have to be taken as tablets. Your vetwill explain how often you have to give them, whether they can be crushed at all (some pills are less effective if crushed) and if they can be given with food.

The easiest option, if the tablet can be given with food, is to hide it in your pets favourite treat, or wrap it in a piece of meat. If the tablet can be crushed then you can mix it in with a portion of their food. All the food must be eaten though, to ensure the full dosage is taken. If this doesnt work, or the tablet cant be given with food then it may be best to get someone to help you to give them the tablet. One person should help to hold your pet still; for small pets they can be placed on a surface (with no danger of falling) and stand behind the pet holding them gently but firmly. For larger dogs, they will need to sit on the floor, ideally against a wall, with someone steadying their body and head to limit movement. Have a syringe of water ready in case your pet wont swallow their tablet. The second person should gently take hold of the up-per jaw of your pet with one hand and tilt it upwards; this naturally opens the mouth slightly. Using their other hand, gently pull your pets lower jaw down by placing their fingers on the incisors and drop the tablet onto the tongue, as far back as possible.

Close the mouth and stroke your pets throat in a gentle downward motion until they swallow. Once your pet licks their lips, this is a good indication that they have swallowed the tablet. If they are struggling to swallow you can syringe a small amount of water into their mouth to encourage swallowing. Its a good idea to give your hands a wash afterwards. Giving liquid medication is a little easier, but quite similar. One person should hold your pet still while the other person administers the medication. This is usually done with a syringe (provided by your vet) and squirted into the side of your pets mouth while their head is held level. When youre finished, reward your pet with plenty of praise so that they will associate the process with get-ting something nice at the end! If you are still having problems, then ask your vet practice for more advice the medication may even be available in a different form that is easier for you to give. PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding from players of Peoples Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work.

In association with PDSA Petsurance selected by our vets, loved by pets. www.pdsa.org.uk/petinsurance 0800 980 6000

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