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It is carnival time again for the villages of Edlesborough, Eaton Bray, Northall and Dagnall on the 5th July from 12:30pm to

5pm. This year MUSIC comes to St. Mary’s carnival on Edlesborough Green as the theme for decorating floats and houses on the proces-sion route. In the past 20 years the carnival has raised over two hundred thousand pounds for local charities, organisations and repairs to the historic church in Eaton Bray. This year the primary charities are the Leighton First Responders and 1st Eaton Bray and Edlesbor-ough Scouts. The procession leaves from The Orchards in Eaton Bray at 12:30pm accompa-nied by a whole range of local characters, this year dressed to a musical theme, arriving at Edlesborough Green 45 minutes later. Attractions include the famous Magic Dave children’s entertainer, Birds of Bray wild bird

display, Dan Cordell chainsaw wood carver, family dog show with sausage race, the Charm-borough Ring portable bell tower; have a try at bell ringing and the classic vehicles display to name but a few. Around the carnival site will be in excess of 120 charity and independ-ent stalls offering food, games, competitions, raffles; from plant stalls to hook the duck and barbeques to tennis coaching. The fun fair has even more attractions this year; the “big” Ferris wheel, the rotating wall of death, roundabouts for all ages and a whole array of huge inflat-able castles, slides and assault courses. St. Mary’s carnival has a reputation for providing a good, traditional entertainment for the whole family. There really is something for everyone!Come and join the fun at one of the biggest independent village carnivals in the country from mid-day at Edlesborough.

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The Town At The Crossroads - Part XIIIDunstable

By Paul Heley

Following the establishment of the Church of Eng-land under Henry 8th and the anulment of his mar-riage to Catherine of Aragon at Dunstable Priory on the 23rd May, 1533, Henry (under Cranmer’s

promptings) decided to kill two birds with one stone: namely to break the power of the residual Church once and for all and, at the same time get himself lots of lovely lolly. Almost without exception, the Church (and the ordinary clergy) remained essentially Catholic in spirit and, so far as Henry was concerned, the basic change was simply that “for Pope, read King”. But it wasn’t that easy; many powerful people had their own ideas, aspirations and agendas. In particular, the embryonic Protestants referred to in my last article saw their great opportunity to burst forth and take over. But the players of these politico-religious cards didn’t put it quite like that to Henry; they suggested it was neces-sary for all church leaders, abbots, priors, canons and clergy to recognise Henry as Head of Church and Anne as his Queen. This was known as the “Act of Supremacy”.There was already, however, considerable disquiet over Henry having usurped the Pope (and of his treatment of Catherine in favour of Anne) such that most clerics were extremely reluctant signatories. But the punishment for failing to sign was severe - as a few “refuseniks” found out to their cost, eg the Cistercian Abbot of Woburn (who was hanged). To make matters worse - and to increase Henry’s unpopularity still further - a large army was sent into the north country (where resistance was, perhaps, greatest) to put down an uprising. This incursion, called the “Pilgrim-age of Grace” - a horrible euphemism - was brutal in the extreme and did absolutely nothing to enhance Henry’s reputation. But gradually, by these and other acts of suppression, the former Roman Catholic Church was virtually crushed. Not completely, however, with people such as Sir Thomas More becoming effective martyrs for their faith. Even with the Prayer Book being in English rather than Latin, and changes in liturgy, there was general unrest and unease everywhere. The Protestant proponents and the Catholic adherents were at each other’s throats and there was little philosophi-cal logic or reason - it was purely a gut reaction of “we must change at all costs” on one hand and “we shall not be moved” on the other! But, in Henry’s mind, Phase One was completed: the Church had been reduced to a pale shadow of its former glory, power and importance. It was now time for Phase Two and for the realisation of unimaginable riches following the “Dissolution of the Monasteries”. For many centuries, religious houses of all sizes had usually (but not always) amassed great wealth in the form of valuable artifacts and, especially, through vast land holdings. Henry felt that if he

could get his hands on this wealth, he could conduct all man-ner of fine deeds (eg setting up new bishoprics, grammar schools and charitable funds) thereby - and simultaneously - restoring his lost popularity, Dream on, Henry! Starting with the smaller, poorer houses in the mid 1530s (such as the nunneries at Markyate and Flamstead and the Friary at Dunstable), these places were reduced to rubble and anything of value (eg silver plate and lead roofing) re-moved. Each house was “persuaded” (!) to “surrender” and hope that its incumbents could find employment elsewhere; but entrepreneurs now saw the chance to pick up land at knock down prices and builders had the opportunity to help themselves to good building stone (as seen in the walls of older buildings along West Street). Furthermore, and since many people thought that it was about time the clergy got their comeuppance, by no means everyone was sorry to see the religious houses demolished. Another bright idea of Henry’s was that Dunstable Priory should effectively become the cathedral for a new diocese in the south of the existing Diocese of Lincoln (which was felt to be too large). Consequently, plans for a new building were drawn up in great detail and costed to the last penny. It was called the “Platt of Dunstabyl” and is presently stored in Hatfield House. Perhaps you will recall that in the late 14th century, the good folk of Dunstable agreed with the then Prior that they would undertake the maintenance of that part of the origi-nal Priory which survives today in exchange for their being able to use this larger space rather than just the North Aisle (as hitherto). By extremely good fortune, this space became the parish church for Dunstable and Henry, in his infinite mercy (!), later ruled that parish churches should be spared demolition - even if they were part of a larger house. So our lovely Priory Church remains; thanks to an original argu-ment (and subsequent settlement) between the townspeo-ple of Dunstable and their Prior back in 1392. Since it was to become a cathedral, some anticipatory demolition occurred about 1535 but, when this idea fell through, it surrendered on 31st December, 1539 - one of the last houses to do so. Like so much with Henry, many hopes and plans came to naught: the anticipated son and heir of Anne Boleyn was another girl - the future Queen Elizabeth 1st: and his plans for schools in every county and for Dunstable to become a bishopric were sacrificed when his new found wealth was spent on further skirmishes with the French and the Scots - yet again! One thinks of the lines “the best laid plans of mice and men” I suppose that with hindsight, and even though he was undoubtedly a tyrant, we should feel a bit sorry for Henry. Or should we (historians are divided)?

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Saturday 21st June

3.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Five Hours of tribute bands representing ‘America’s Greats’ on Saturday 21st June. Dunstable Town Council is kicking off the Summer of Music with its fourth year of the increasingly popular Dunstable Live, paying tribute to some well loved acts from across the pond!

Starting the day off, there will be some jail house rocking with ‘Alvin as Elvis’, performing your favourite songs from the ‘The King’, moving onto ‘Debbie Nunn’ who will get you ‘into the groove’ performing much loved classics from the reigning Queen of pop, Madonna.

Moving up the pop monarchy, it’s time to show off your moonwalk and don your sparkling white glove as ‘Rock Wit You’ will be performing their homage to the late king of pop Michael Jackson.

For the penultimate band, you will be ‘dancing in the dark’ with the ‘East Street Band’ who will be perform-ing classic songs from Bruce Springsteen such as ‘Born To Run’ and ‘Born In The USA’, while topping the night off, Grove House Garden will be filled with the sound of ‘Bon Giovi’ singing all of your favourite songs from Bon Jovi until 8 pm.

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Get involved..If you will like to be involved in Party in the Park please contact [email protected] or ring 01582 891406.www.dunstable.gov.uk

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* Tickets for these events will be £10 on the night.* Ticket Agent: Janes, 4-6 High Street, Edlesborough or contact Alan: 07828 398371

Edlesborough Festival

C limb the stone steps to Edlesborough’s Church on the Hill and step inside! On June 20th-22nd this magnificent

landmark will swing open its heavy doors and pack the pews for a fabulous programme of music, merriment, and memorable moments at the annual Edlesborough Festival. For three days and two glorious nights the Edlesborough Festival promises to reach the parts that other festivals do not reach! “There really is something for everyone,” said Christine Yates from the Friends of the Church on the Hill. “We want as many people as possible to come along and enjoy themselves at this awe-inspiring venue. It really is going to be a great festival. “The weekend begins on Friday morning with an art class located within the beautiful surround-ings of the churchyard, offering panoramic views, followed by flower arranging in the church. Both of these sessions can be booked with [email protected] The music programme starts on Friday night when world renowned Irish traditional musi-cians – John Devine and Family will bringing the church alive with uilleann pipes, Irish whistle, ballads and Irish dancing. The Devine family have been bringing the roots of Ireland to pubs, London stages and festivals far and wide and promise a night to remember. On Saturday afternoon, the Dagnall Community Choir and countless children from schools from three counties will sing, harmonise, smile and warm the hearts of the audience in the Festival’s Choirfest. Smaller children in the audience are invited to dress as Midsummer Fairies and Gal-

lant Knights – there will be prizes for the best. Local MP and Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. John Bercow, will officially open the afternoon and sit back to enjoy the young voices. “I am delighted to be part of the festival again” said Mr Bercow, who also officially opened the first ever Edlesborough Festival in 2013.On Saturday evening, while the sun sets over the Vale of Aylesbury, visitors can enjoy the longest day of the year with an exciting evening of music that will go down in the history of the church. Good times are guaranteed. Our Sparking Sunset Party offers live music and cool sparkling beverages to toast the summer solstice sunset from this noble, elevated landmark.A Heritage Craft day on Sunday will welcome demonstrators of lace making, straw plaiting, church hand bell ringing, quilting, wood carv-ing, spinning, stained glass working and other traditional crafts. There is an opportunity to meet and hear the tales of a mediaeval knight, with his full set of armoury and try your hand at brass rub-bing, or simply tuck into cream teas.Our Church on the Hill is very special. We want the community to use it, enjoy it and share the music, history and good times. Funds raised from the festival will be used to improve facilities for St. Mary the Virgin, Edlesborough.For further information on the Edlesborough Festi-val, go to Friends of Church on the Hill Facebook or www.edlesboroughchurch.org.uk While you’re there, take a look at details of the photog-raphy competition for children up to 16 yrs., who are invited to get involved and turn their cameras to creating their own original/creatively artistic views of the church. Prizes and a trophy to be won.

Chill on the Hill!

EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Sat. 21st June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

'Chill on the Hill' followed by the 'Sparkling Sunset Party' at 9.30

RAF Halton Pipes & Drums * Alex Miles *

The 38’s – ukulele band

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door) : Under 16s £5.00

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OPEN GARDEN SUNDAY Sunday 8 June 11.30 – 5pm

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Come to Eaton Bray Village Hall to collect a roving ticket (just £5) giving admission to 10

lovely gardens varying in size and design from a tropical garden to a home for a dragon.

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Refreshments will be available all weekend so do come and try our delicious cream teas, or sup a ‘Pimms on the Hill’ – also wine, beer, teas, coffees etc.

For details of all our exciting events see: www.edlesboroughchurch.org.ukFacebook: Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough

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20th-22nd June

EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Fri. 20th June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

The Devine Family & Friends Will bring the church alive with Uilleann pipes, Irish whistle, saxophone, ballads and Irish dancing (Equally at home playing in Buckingham Palace or under canvas!)

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door): Under 16s £5.00 Ticket Agent : Janes of Edlesborough, LU6 2HS or contact Alan 07828398371

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EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Sat. 21st June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

'Chill on the Hill' followed by the 'Sparkling Sunset Party' at 9.30

RAF Halton Pipes & Drums * Alex Miles *

The 38’s – ukulele band

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door) : Under 16s £5.00

Ticket Agent: Janes of Edlesborough, LU6 2HS or contact Alan 07828 398371

Refreshments will be for sale ‘On the Hill' - weather permitting - otherwise inside Pimms, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, nibbles….

For details of all our events see: www.edlesboroughchurch.org.uk Facebook: Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough, also Focus Magazine

EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Sat. 21st June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

'Chill on the Hill' followed by the 'Sparkling Sunset Party' at 9.30

RAF Halton Pipes & Drums * Alex Miles *

The 38’s – ukulele band

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door) : Under 16s £5.00

Ticket Agent: Janes of Edlesborough, LU6 2HS or contact Alan 07828 398371

Refreshments will be for sale ‘On the Hill' - weather permitting - otherwise inside Pimms, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, nibbles….

For details of all our events see: www.edlesboroughchurch.org.uk Facebook: Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough, also Focus Magazine

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Saturday 21st June2pm - 4.45pm Choirfest

Local Schools’ & Dagnall Choirs. Free7.30pm 'Chill on the Hill' followed by...

9.30pm 'Sparkling Sunset Party' £8 Adults/£5children *

EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Sat. 21st June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

'Chill on the Hill' followed by the 'Sparkling Sunset Party' at 9.30

RAF Halton Pipes & Drums * Alex Miles *

The 38’s – ukulele band

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door) : Under 16s £5.00

Ticket Agent: Janes of Edlesborough, LU6 2HS or contact Alan 07828 398371

Refreshments will be for sale ‘On the Hill' - weather permitting - otherwise inside Pimms, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, nibbles….

For details of all our events see: www.edlesboroughchurch.org.uk Facebook: Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough, also Focus Magazine

EDLESBOROUGH FESTIVAL Sat. 21st June: 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Church on the Hill

'Chill on the Hill' followed by the 'Sparkling Sunset Party' at 9.30

RAF Halton Pipes & Drums * Alex Miles *

The 38’s – ukulele band

£8.00 Adults (£10 on the door) : Under 16s £5.00

Ticket Agent: Janes of Edlesborough, LU6 2HS or contact Alan 07828 398371

Refreshments will be for sale ‘On the Hill' - weather permitting - otherwise inside Pimms, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, nibbles….

For details of all our events see: www.edlesboroughchurch.org.uk Facebook: Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough, also Focus Magazine

Sunday 22nd June1pm - 4pm Heritage Day

Adults £2 on the door, children free4.30 pm The Bells, The Bells! Free

5.30 pm Songs of Praise. Donations welcome

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A Good Read

A Flash of LightningBy Tony Drury

For You For The Kids

The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon By Jonny Duddle

A great choice for those living within the distribution area of The Vine Magazine, as this novel's clever concept weaves the infamous tale of The Great Train Robbery through an intrigu-ing idea of love, the world of city finance and and a terrorist plot to kill 400 people.If you like a read with local references these abound. At the beginning we are left wonder-ing about the relevance, but as we become familiar with our lead characters, Jessica, who has chosen to make love and having a child two different decisions and Matthew, a philandering city financier, the importance of the location becomes clearer.The brilliant and honoured, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Rudd is also thrust into a posi-tion of having to make difficult choices as her career, her love of her husband and family jostle for attention. With insider knowl-edge of a planned terrorist plot the urgency to find out when and where jeopardises everything she holds dear in a race to save lives and the cost may be greater than anyone thinks.Matthew walks a tightrope throughout the plot as £6 million

of film financing goes missing and his desperation to find it increases. Meanwhile his messy divorce leaves him worried for his own daughter's well-being and he wrestles with his at-traction to other women whilst attempting to build a life with Jessica.The reader is led through a mix of plots and characters all intertwined with the details and facts of The Great Train Robbery. With this, a simple love story and the dilemmas that face women such as balancing the demands of family and career, whilst many will recognise the mid-life crisis of many a man like Matthew.All our questions are answered as the story of all our characters come together in a suspense filled finale.

Look out for Tony Drury's next book published on 16th July in all good bookshops and on AmazonThe Lady Who Turned revolves round three impressive women, the Lady magazine, and, in the back-ground, the renowned Mrs T, the lady who was not for turning

Jonny Duddle's picture books have quickly become modern children's classics, and this chapter book follows on from 'The Pirates Next Door', using familiar characters but offering a longer and more detailed read for that awkward age when pic-ture books are dismissed as 'babyish' but longer books are still a little too challenging. Duddle's illustrations are carefully spaced, so that there are no daunting pages of solid text: there is always at least one line drawing to pull us in. However, the text also does this brilliantly. Picking up the story from where it was left at the end of 'The Pirates Next Door', it begins with strange happenings in Dull-On-Sea. Firstly there are some very odd night-time visitors. Then the museum is robbed - and whilst the account of events offered by hapless security guard Arthur Poppycock is garbled, it makes one thing clear: there are pi-rates involved! Matilda thinks it must be time to contact her best friend Jim-Lad, and he and his family soon set sail for Dull-On-Sea to try to discover exactly what is going on...Short enough for a rainy afternoon read, or long enough to keep younger readers guessing through a week of bedtimes, this is a fabulous little book.

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Discover Saturn in Summer Evening Skies: Summer’s short warm nights are the perfect time to gaze at Saturn. The ringed planet is easy to see with the naked eye, appearing as a pale yellow ‘star’ no more than 20-degrees up above the horizon to your south around 11pm. In June look between 170° to 200° South on your compass. July finds Saturn a bit lower down in the sky towards the south-west. In a telescope Saturn is simply spectacular. You’ll be able to see the planet’s rings very clearly, along with some of Saturn’s moons. Watch the International Space Station Sail Overhead in June: Early and mid-June sees some spectacular flybys of the International Space Station (ISS) over

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Dunstable Town GuidesPromoting the heritage of Dunstable

Kite FestivalDunstable Downs

26th & 27th July 11am - 5pm

Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere as you’re bedaz-zled by the professional kite team’s show stop-ping displays.Enthusiasts from around the world will gather for our annual Kite Festival. Featuring fantastic flying displays, giant kite displays, synchronised team routines and power kites. Children’s activities, craft stalls and much more. Taste the BBQ and ice cream while you watch countless awe inspiring displays and enjoy all the fun of the fair.

The Dunstable Town Guides offer walks and talks on the heritage of Dunstable for your clubs and societies, and scouting, guiding and school groups. Contact Booking Secretary [email protected] guided heritage walks and ghost walks are also led by Dunstable Town Guides.

Dunstable Library is hosting regular talks by the Town Guides. For details see below or contact Dunstable Library on 0300 300 8056

Saturday, 21 June, 11am Summer Solstice Ghost Walk – meet Priory Church car park. Saturday, 5 July, 11am Discover the Hidden Priory – meet Priory HouseSunday, 20 July, 11am Dunstable’s History and Heritage – meet as aboveSaturday, 2 August, 11am Discover the Hidden Priory – meet as aboveSaturday, 16 August, 11am Dunstable’s History and Heritage – meet as aboveSunday, 14 September, 11am Inns of Dunstable – meet as above The Dunstable Town Guides are supported by Dunstable Town Council

BBC Flog It Returns to Tring Market Auctions!

Tring Market Auctions is delighted to announce the return of BBC One’s Flog It to the sale rooms on Friday 25th July.Flog It will be holding a valuation day at Eng-lish Heritage’s Wrest Park House and Gardens at Silsoe near Luton, Bedfordshire on Thurs-day 26th June between 10am and 4.30pm. Members of the public are invited to bring along up to three antiques or collectables to the event and have them valued free of charge by a team of experts from the popular BBC antiques series.Items selected for inclusion in the Flog It TV series will be sent to Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5EF to go under the hammer on Friday 25th July.The sale will start at 11am and viewing is available until 9am on that morning, and also between 9am and 8pm on Thursday 24th July. Everyone who goes along to the event at Wrest Park will have their items valued; regardless of if they are selected for inclusion in the auction.The five editions of Flog It recorded at Wrest Park House and Gardens and Tring Market Auctions will be broadcast as part of the 13th series of the antiques show.Stephen Hearn, managing director and auc-tioneer at Tring Market Auctions, said, ‘we are delighted to welcome Flog It back for another exciting sale. The valuation and sale days are very entertaining - we look forward to seeing what treasures the Flog It team have in store for us.’All enquiries to Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring, Herts, HP23 5EF. T: 01442 826446 E: [email protected]

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Dunstable Town GuidesPromoting the heritage of Dunstable

Kite FestivalDunstable Downs

26th & 27th July 11am - 5pm

Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere as you’re bedaz-zled by the professional kite team’s show stop-ping displays.Enthusiasts from around the world will gather for our annual Kite Festival. Featuring fantastic flying displays, giant kite displays, synchronised team routines and power kites. Children’s activities, craft stalls and much more. Taste the BBQ and ice cream while you watch countless awe inspiring displays and enjoy all the fun of the fair.

The Dunstable Town Guides offer walks and talks on the heritage of Dunstable for your clubs and societies, and scouting, guiding and school groups. Contact Booking Secretary [email protected] guided heritage walks and ghost walks are also led by Dunstable Town Guides.

Dunstable Library is hosting regular talks by the Town Guides. For details see below or contact Dunstable Library on 0300 300 8056

Saturday, 21 June, 11am Summer Solstice Ghost Walk – meet Priory Church car park. Saturday, 5 July, 11am Discover the Hidden Priory – meet Priory HouseSunday, 20 July, 11am Dunstable’s History and Heritage – meet as aboveSaturday, 2 August, 11am Discover the Hidden Priory – meet as aboveSaturday, 16 August, 11am Dunstable’s History and Heritage – meet as aboveSunday, 14 September, 11am Inns of Dunstable – meet as above The Dunstable Town Guides are supported by Dunstable Town Council

BBC Flog It Returns to Tring Market Auctions!

Tring Market Auctions is delighted to announce the return of BBC One’s Flog It to the sale rooms on Friday 25th July.Flog It will be holding a valuation day at Eng-lish Heritage’s Wrest Park House and Gardens at Silsoe near Luton, Bedfordshire on Thurs-day 26th June between 10am and 4.30pm. Members of the public are invited to bring along up to three antiques or collectables to the event and have them valued free of charge by a team of experts from the popular BBC antiques series.Items selected for inclusion in the Flog It TV series will be sent to Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5EF to go under the hammer on Friday 25th July.The sale will start at 11am and viewing is available until 9am on that morning, and also between 9am and 8pm on Thursday 24th July. Everyone who goes along to the event at Wrest Park will have their items valued; regardless of if they are selected for inclusion in the auction.The five editions of Flog It recorded at Wrest Park House and Gardens and Tring Market Auctions will be broadcast as part of the 13th series of the antiques show.Stephen Hearn, managing director and auc-tioneer at Tring Market Auctions, said, ‘we are delighted to welcome Flog It back for another exciting sale. The valuation and sale days are very entertaining - we look forward to seeing what treasures the Flog It team have in store for us.’All enquiries to Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring, Herts, HP23 5EF. T: 01442 826446 E: [email protected]

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What ’s Best For You By Martin Lewis

Martin LEWIS Tackle your bills

Winter is coming. Don’t wait until you’re knee-deep in the white stuff to sort your bills. Here, prevention truly beats cure – tackling your bills now means you can take the financial bite out of winter chills…

Free loft insulation and even boilers (for some). While the loft insulation free-for-all's ended, some will still be entitled to some serious free energy-saving measures. Most of the big six energy firms offer free boilers, typically worth £2,000, and free insulation, usually worth about £300. Crucially, you don't need to be with the energy provider to get it, but you do generally need an income under £16,000, and to be on income-related benefits or pension credit. I can’t definitely say you’ll qualify, but it is worth checking. Alternatively, the well-meaning but stuttering Green Deal initiative is designed to let you pay for things like underfloor heating, double glazing and solid wall insulation, from the 'savings' you make on energy bills. Deciding whether it’s right for you is complex, so for full help read www.moneysavingexpert.com/greendeal

Save £100s and beat the hikes. Rather surprisingly, fixing energy, where you lock in a set rate, is now cheaper than a normal switch. Five of the big six energy providers have now announced hikes, and their best new prices are costlier than the cheapest fixed tariffs. So right now you can get the very cheapest deals available, and it comes with no-hike certainty. The only exception to this is a variable (ie, subject to hikes) tariff from minnow Spark Energy – though it hasn't hiked (yet?), needs paying upfront, and feedback ain't great, so I’m ignoring it.

The cheapest fix comes from E.on for a year, but slightly longer and only a touch more are deals from EDF or Npower. Crucially, these two have no exit penalties. So on the off-chance the Prime Minister delivers the price cuts he’s promised, and the even more unlikely event that they’ll be so substantial that other tariffs elsewhere are cheaper, you'll be free to leave.

However, always do the numbers for your own circumstances. To check if you can save (you may be on an older, cheaper deal), and who your winner is, you can use my Cheap Energy Club top fixes comparison at www.cheapenergyclub.com, or do a standard

comparison on any Ofgem-approved comparison site – just search for The Confidence Code at www.ofgem.gov.uk to see the full list. If you're not online, use a comparison with a phone service, such as Energyhelpline on 0800 074 0745, or uSwitch on 0800 051 5493.

Paying energy bills by monthly direct debit’s up to 6% cheaper. If you can, do, as it’ll usually mean discounted bills of up to 6% less, so contact your provider to check. Though always do regular meter readings for accuracy, as your bill is estimated. If it’s too high, you have a right to ask for it to be lowered.

Got electricity only? You can still save. With electricity only, you can still get a cheap fix to save - just follow the info above. For those on Economy 7, assessing is trickier. It’s only really a boon for those who use at least 40% of their energy at night. If not – don’t bother. Full help to decide at www.mse.me/eco7

Can you find your stopcock? No sniggering - winter frozen pipe bursts can create an average £7,000 of damage, often worsened as many scrabble round searching for their stopcock - the mains water off switch - for ages as their home floods.

Take the time to find it now – mine is under the kitchen sink. Others find theirs in the bathroom or inside a cupboard. If yours isn’t working, you may want to call a plumber now, before it’s a problem.

Choosing between heating and eating? If you're seriously behind, or in general financial hardship - as far too many are after the hikes - you may be eligible for special help. Call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 to check. Plus if anyone in your home was born on or before 5 January 1952, you're due up to £300 in tax-free winter fuel payments. Payments should be made automatically, but if you’ve never had it before then you may need to register - see www.gov.uk.

Plus anyone on specific income support, jobseekers' allowances or pension credit gets £25 in cold weather payments for every 7 days it's sub-0 C.

@MoneySavingExpert

Once upon a time, bank accounts were ugly creatures that bit hard when you went overdrawn, and gave nowt back when you

were in credit. Today most still do exactly that. Yet a few innovative gems are starting to sparkle.

Bank Accounts

So, instead of bank bashing, today I'm applauding the bank accounts that pay. Last September, in response to multiple wrist-slappings for blocking competition, the banks finally made switching easier, launching the new ‘seven day switch-ing’ system. They now switch your direct debits and standing orders within a week, close your old account and ensure pay-ments get forwarded to your new bank for 13 months.

The Bank That Pays You To Pay Your Bills Three years ago, Santander.co.uk was a customer ser-vice pariah. Now its innovative 123 current account is the customer service silver medallist, with 74% rating it great. Roly tweeted me: "We've been using it for seven months – we've earned £350 with the credit card." You gain in two ways. Pay bills by direct debit and you get 3% cashback on mobile, phone and broadband; 2% on energy; and 1% on water, council tax and Santander mortgage payments. These should dwarf its £2/month fee, as someone with typical bills earns £10/mth. It also pays a best buy 3% AER savings interest if you've £3,000-£20,000. To qualify, you must pay in £500/month (ie, a £6,000+ salary). You can also apply for its linked credit card which gives 3% back on petrol spend (repay IN FULL to avoid interest).

The Bank Saving You Up To £500 On Travel, Mobile And Roadside Insurance Many have been ripped off for years with fee-charging bank accounts. Some are even entitled to reclaim years of fees, which can add up to to £100s (full help in www.mse.me/reclaimpackage). Used correctly, a few fee-paying accounts can win. Nationwide.co.uk’s FlexPlus tops the tree. You pay £10/mth and included is European breakdown cover, family worldwide insurance (max age 74) and family smartphone insurance. A family needing them all could pay £600/year separately. For travel cover, ensure you disclose pre-existing conditions.

The Bank That Pays You £100 Then £5 Each Month The Halifax.co.uk Reward account pays no interest, just pays you £5 monthly after tax if you stay in credit.

It also gives £100 for switching, so provided you don't keep savings in there, it can add up well.

The Bank Service Gold Medallist Your bank account's the one financial product you interact with day-to-day, so service counts. So every six months, I poll on my site to find out which bank you rate the most. And every time I’ve done it Firstdirect.com has won the gold medal by a mile. Financially, it's decent too, giv-ing £100 to join and a 0% overdraft for up to £250.

The Banks That Give You A 0% Overdraft An overdraft's a debt like any other. If you go into the red often, the most crucial thing's cutting its cost to give you respite to clear it. While Firstdirect.com offers a 0% overdraft for up to £250, Nationwide.co.uk's FlexDirect may give an interest-free overdraft for more, though it only lasts a year (it's 50p/day after). If that isn’t long enough to clear your debt, then it's possible to shift your overdraft to a few specialist credit cards which are 0% for 29 months. This can be a little tricky though, so read my full instructions on that, and best buys at www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneytransfersIt's worth noting that if you regularly go beyond your overdraft limit, there are no competitive banks. While for those in severe hardship bank charge reclaiming is still possible (see mse.me/bankcharges), the best thing to do is try to keep a tight rein on your money.

The Banks That Don't Credit Score You Sadly, there are up to a million people in the UK without a bank account CHECK; and some banks don’t make it easy to get them. For all the top pick deals above, you'll need to pass a credit score. If that’s not going to happen, basic bank accounts don't need credit checks, as they just provide a no-frills, no-overdraft service. You need ID to get one. When applying, ask for the specific account by name – otherwise you could get forms for standard accounts, then get rejected. The better options include Barclays.co.uk Cash Card and Co-operativebank.co.uk Cash-minder (not available to bankrupts). Even though there's no overdraft, they can still fine you if you try to spend more than you've got.

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What ’s Best For You By Martin Lewis

Martin LEWIS Tackle your bills

Winter is coming. Don’t wait until you’re knee-deep in the white stuff to sort your bills. Here, prevention truly beats cure – tackling your bills now means you can take the financial bite out of winter chills…

Free loft insulation and even boilers (for some). While the loft insulation free-for-all's ended, some will still be entitled to some serious free energy-saving measures. Most of the big six energy firms offer free boilers, typically worth £2,000, and free insulation, usually worth about £300. Crucially, you don't need to be with the energy provider to get it, but you do generally need an income under £16,000, and to be on income-related benefits or pension credit. I can’t definitely say you’ll qualify, but it is worth checking. Alternatively, the well-meaning but stuttering Green Deal initiative is designed to let you pay for things like underfloor heating, double glazing and solid wall insulation, from the 'savings' you make on energy bills. Deciding whether it’s right for you is complex, so for full help read www.moneysavingexpert.com/greendeal

Save £100s and beat the hikes. Rather surprisingly, fixing energy, where you lock in a set rate, is now cheaper than a normal switch. Five of the big six energy providers have now announced hikes, and their best new prices are costlier than the cheapest fixed tariffs. So right now you can get the very cheapest deals available, and it comes with no-hike certainty. The only exception to this is a variable (ie, subject to hikes) tariff from minnow Spark Energy – though it hasn't hiked (yet?), needs paying upfront, and feedback ain't great, so I’m ignoring it.

The cheapest fix comes from E.on for a year, but slightly longer and only a touch more are deals from EDF or Npower. Crucially, these two have no exit penalties. So on the off-chance the Prime Minister delivers the price cuts he’s promised, and the even more unlikely event that they’ll be so substantial that other tariffs elsewhere are cheaper, you'll be free to leave.

However, always do the numbers for your own circumstances. To check if you can save (you may be on an older, cheaper deal), and who your winner is, you can use my Cheap Energy Club top fixes comparison at www.cheapenergyclub.com, or do a standard

comparison on any Ofgem-approved comparison site – just search for The Confidence Code at www.ofgem.gov.uk to see the full list. If you're not online, use a comparison with a phone service, such as Energyhelpline on 0800 074 0745, or uSwitch on 0800 051 5493.

Paying energy bills by monthly direct debit’s up to 6% cheaper. If you can, do, as it’ll usually mean discounted bills of up to 6% less, so contact your provider to check. Though always do regular meter readings for accuracy, as your bill is estimated. If it’s too high, you have a right to ask for it to be lowered.

Got electricity only? You can still save. With electricity only, you can still get a cheap fix to save - just follow the info above. For those on Economy 7, assessing is trickier. It’s only really a boon for those who use at least 40% of their energy at night. If not – don’t bother. Full help to decide at www.mse.me/eco7

Can you find your stopcock? No sniggering - winter frozen pipe bursts can create an average £7,000 of damage, often worsened as many scrabble round searching for their stopcock - the mains water off switch - for ages as their home floods.

Take the time to find it now – mine is under the kitchen sink. Others find theirs in the bathroom or inside a cupboard. If yours isn’t working, you may want to call a plumber now, before it’s a problem.

Choosing between heating and eating? If you're seriously behind, or in general financial hardship - as far too many are after the hikes - you may be eligible for special help. Call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 to check. Plus if anyone in your home was born on or before 5 January 1952, you're due up to £300 in tax-free winter fuel payments. Payments should be made automatically, but if you’ve never had it before then you may need to register - see www.gov.uk.

Plus anyone on specific income support, jobseekers' allowances or pension credit gets £25 in cold weather payments for every 7 days it's sub-0 C.

@MoneySavingExpert

Once upon a time, bank accounts were ugly creatures that bit hard when you went overdrawn, and gave nowt back when you

were in credit. Today most still do exactly that. Yet a few innovative gems are starting to sparkle.

Bank Accounts

So, instead of bank bashing, today I'm applauding the bank accounts that pay. Last September, in response to multiple wrist-slappings for blocking competition, the banks finally made switching easier, launching the new ‘seven day switch-ing’ system. They now switch your direct debits and standing orders within a week, close your old account and ensure pay-ments get forwarded to your new bank for 13 months.

The Bank That Pays You To Pay Your Bills Three years ago, Santander.co.uk was a customer ser-vice pariah. Now its innovative 123 current account is the customer service silver medallist, with 74% rating it great. Roly tweeted me: "We've been using it for seven months – we've earned £350 with the credit card." You gain in two ways. Pay bills by direct debit and you get 3% cashback on mobile, phone and broadband; 2% on energy; and 1% on water, council tax and Santander mortgage payments. These should dwarf its £2/month fee, as someone with typical bills earns £10/mth. It also pays a best buy 3% AER savings interest if you've £3,000-£20,000. To qualify, you must pay in £500/month (ie, a £6,000+ salary). You can also apply for its linked credit card which gives 3% back on petrol spend (repay IN FULL to avoid interest).

The Bank Saving You Up To £500 On Travel, Mobile And Roadside Insurance Many have been ripped off for years with fee-charging bank accounts. Some are even entitled to reclaim years of fees, which can add up to to £100s (full help in www.mse.me/reclaimpackage). Used correctly, a few fee-paying accounts can win. Nationwide.co.uk’s FlexPlus tops the tree. You pay £10/mth and included is European breakdown cover, family worldwide insurance (max age 74) and family smartphone insurance. A family needing them all could pay £600/year separately. For travel cover, ensure you disclose pre-existing conditions.

The Bank That Pays You £100 Then £5 Each Month The Halifax.co.uk Reward account pays no interest, just pays you £5 monthly after tax if you stay in credit.

It also gives £100 for switching, so provided you don't keep savings in there, it can add up well.

The Bank Service Gold Medallist Your bank account's the one financial product you interact with day-to-day, so service counts. So every six months, I poll on my site to find out which bank you rate the most. And every time I’ve done it Firstdirect.com has won the gold medal by a mile. Financially, it's decent too, giv-ing £100 to join and a 0% overdraft for up to £250.

The Banks That Give You A 0% Overdraft An overdraft's a debt like any other. If you go into the red often, the most crucial thing's cutting its cost to give you respite to clear it. While Firstdirect.com offers a 0% overdraft for up to £250, Nationwide.co.uk's FlexDirect may give an interest-free overdraft for more, though it only lasts a year (it's 50p/day after). If that isn’t long enough to clear your debt, then it's possible to shift your overdraft to a few specialist credit cards which are 0% for 29 months. This can be a little tricky though, so read my full instructions on that, and best buys at www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneytransfersIt's worth noting that if you regularly go beyond your overdraft limit, there are no competitive banks. While for those in severe hardship bank charge reclaiming is still possible (see mse.me/bankcharges), the best thing to do is try to keep a tight rein on your money.

The Banks That Don't Credit Score You Sadly, there are up to a million people in the UK without a bank account CHECK; and some banks don’t make it easy to get them. For all the top pick deals above, you'll need to pass a credit score. If that’s not going to happen, basic bank accounts don't need credit checks, as they just provide a no-frills, no-overdraft service. You need ID to get one. When applying, ask for the specific account by name – otherwise you could get forms for standard accounts, then get rejected. The better options include Barclays.co.uk Cash Card and Co-operativebank.co.uk Cash-minder (not available to bankrupts). Even though there's no overdraft, they can still fine you if you try to spend more than you've got.

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By Jonathan Vernon-Smith

Buying and Selling Houses the Savvy Way!

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They say that death of a loved one and divorce are the top two most stressful experiences in your life. Well number three must be moving house! Anyone who has moved will remember the stomach churning worry and the logistical nightmare that is buying and selling houses. However, there are some things you can do to not only make the process easier, but also demon-strate that you’re a savvy consumer. Here are my top tips:

When you decide that you want to move (please really do make sure you do as there’s nothing as unfair as a seller who changes their mind when emotions and money have been spent), assess the market. Is it a buyers or a seller’s environment? At the moment, property prices in most areas are increasing, which for sellers is great, but means buyers are having to dig deeper into their pock-ets to secure a deal. During tough economic times, property prices tend to fall which means a savvy buyer can bag a bargain.

Always get at least three good, repu-table, local agents round to value your house. Ask them for a sensible price at which to market your prop-erty and ask them what they will do to get those prospective buyers through the door. Always establish their fee and NEVER agree to pay any money upfront. Always ensure that you pay their fee on completion of a deal and for goodness sake, haggle! If one of the agents is pre-pared to market the property for a 1% fee as opposed to the other two

who want 1.5%, why would you even consider paying more? Get them to agree to match the other agent’s fee. If they’re not prepared to reduce their fee, then they’re not hungry enough for their commis-sion and will not try hard enough to find a buyer. Look at their pictures on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla to ensure that they make other houses and flats look nice and ensure their descriptions are nicely written.

Generally it’s better to sell your property before you agree to buy somewhere. Ultimately until you know how much you can achieve for your property, you don’t really know how much you can afford to spend on another. You should stipulate to your estate agents though that any buyer will afford you reasonable patience while you find somewhere to buy.

Always employ the services of a totally independent mortgage advi-sor with access to all companies and who is prepared to recommend the best mortgage for you and NOT for them. You will find that most estate agents will try to persuade you to use the services of their own conveyancing solicitor. I personally do not like the idea of this. To me, it’s a complete conflict of interest (particularly if both the buyer and seller use the same solicitor). You need a legal advisor who is completely inde-pendent and looking out for your interests, not someone who is under pressure from an estate agent to

hurry up and complete a sale. My advice is to ask friends and family members who have moved recently to recommend a good conveyanc-ing solicitor to you. Also, remember that you should get some different quotes for this service and never be afraid to haggle with them.

When it comes to you putting in an offer for the house of your dreams, you will need to again assess the market environment you’re working within. If the market is good and there are not many properties avail-able, but lots of buyers competing, then it’s normally better to go in with a high offer on the basis that marketing of the property is ceased immediately. In a falling market, then a cheeky, low offer may just bag you a bargain.

One final piece of advice I would like to share with you, is to be open and honest with people. Sadly property deals in this country can be messy, unpleasant affairs. Howev-er, I do not think we should sink to the levels of others. Be upfront with both your buyers and the vendors of the property you’re buying and treat them in the way you would like to be treated. Always ask to meet both parties so they get to know you and find it easier to also be transparent. Remember, once you’ve accepted a deal, to mess people around is utterly unacceptable.

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In The Garden

How to make the grass greener on your side

jobs to be . getting on with...

For instance, everyone knows grass needs to be cut. But it is the way

that it is cut that is crucial – mowing needs to be done little and often, every week if possible. Letting it get long and then scalping the lawn is a guaranteed way to introduce weeds and moss. Grass is happy at about 1” (slightly longer in drought or winter).All plants need to be fed, and grass is no exception. Again, though, the way that you do it is vital. Put on too much food and you will scorch the grass, use it at the wrong time (such as when it is too cold or rain is forecast) and it is wasted. Read the packet and follow the instructions, it is as simple as that.‘What about weeds?’ I hear you ask. Well, what about them? If you keep the grass at the right height, cut it at the right time, and feed it the right stuff at the right time, then the chances are your lawn will out-compete a lot of weeds. Some people even like pretty

weeds. If they are thugs, though, or you just like to be weed-free, then apply a weedkiller separately to the feed, or buy a feed that incorporates weedkiller.Most lawns this year will have suffered from moss, thanks to the wettest winter on record. (In some areas, I guess, people will be grate-ful to even have a lawn at all.) If you apply a mosskill-er it is important to scarify once it has died off. This can be done with a spring-tine rake, but if you are not Popeye, it is much easier to buy or hire a machine.Finally, those nice neat stripes. It is all down to the mower and the way the grass is flattened in one direction or the other when it is mowed. Hover type mowers can’t do it.Of course, if all this sounds complicated or too much bother, then the easiest way to get a great-looking lawn is to use nothing but a deckchair and a phone – the phone to call in profes-sionals, the deckchair to admire their handiwork.

A healthy-looking green sward, with no weeds or moss and fresh green stripes, seems to be most people’s idea of a great lawn. And if I had to give one general piece of advice on how to achieve it I would say, it is not what you do, so much as the way that you do it.

Finally, those nice neat stripes. It is all down to the mower and the way the grass is flattened in one direction or the other when it is mowed. Hover type mowers can’t do it. Of course, if all this sounds complicated or too much bother, then the easiest way to get a great-looking lawn is to use nothing but a deckchair and a phone – the phone to call in professionals, the deckchair to admire their handiwork. Ends Sample pics, can be supplied electronically:

Catherine Miller CLM Gardens www.clm-gardens.co.uk Please do not use without the by-line above Submitted March 2014, please let me know if /when it is scheduled for use; and also note if the article has been not been scheduled for use by Sept 2014, it may be offered elsewhere, so please check before using after that date. Rights offered: one use only, free of charge if by-line used

June & July are busy months in the garden, and as well as a good time to plant alpines, other jobs include:

June• Sowing salad leaves every 2 weeks for a continuous crop • Plant grasses • Tie up climbers • Earth up potatoes

July• Feed lawns• Place conservatory plants outside now that it is warm• Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to ensure continuous flowering• Pick courgettes before they become marrows• Treat apple scab• Clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds, and keep them topped up

Until next time, happy gardening,

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Don’t Have Tree Nightmares

Can I Cut My Neighbour’s Tree Back?If your neighbour’s tree hangs over into your land you should firstly ask your neighbour to trim back the tree. If they refuse or ignore your request, you are well within your rights to trim the tree back yourself but only the parts that overhang your land and you can only trim back to the boundary line. There is, however, an exception to the above when there is a Tree Preservation Order in place protecting the tree. If this is the case you will need to seek authority from the local authority before taking any steps.

I Live In A Conservation Area.Trees are thought to contribute to the character of conser-vation areas, so even if the tree in question isn't subject to a preservation order, if you live in one of these areas, you'll need to contact the council to give notice of pro-posed work. This applies to trees with a trunk diameter greater than 75mm measured 1.5m above ground level. You can't start work before a six week notice period has elapsed unless the council gives you permission to go ahead before then. Dead, dying and dangerous trees are exempt, but you'll still need to check with the council to ensure this applies to your tree. Once again, you can be prosecuted and fined if you don't follow the rules.

My Neighbour’s Tree Is Dangerous, What Can I Do?In England and Wales, local authorities have powers to deal with trees on private property which are on the point of causing damage. A local authority can:-make the tree safe, if it is on the point of causing dam-age and are asked to do so by the owner of the land on which the tree stands. The local authority will recover the costs of doing this from the ownermake a tree safe on someone else’s land, if asked to do so by a neighbour whose property is in imminent danger from the tree and the owner of the land on which the tree stands is not known sserve a notice on someone who has a tree which is on the point of causing damage to the property of a

neighbour and that neighbour asks the local authority to take action. The owner of the tree must comply with the notice. If they do not, the local authority will do the nec-essary work and recover the costs from the owner. The owner can appeal to the county court against the notice.If you want the local authority to take action, you will need to find out which department deals with dangerous trees as this varies from one local authority to another. You can then ask this department to check the condition of the tree. It is up to the local authority to decide if the tree is on the point of causing damage. If they consider it is not on the point of causing damage, they don't have to take any action. An overhanging tree may also be a dan-ger. For example, most parts of a yew tree are poisonous. If any damage or injury is caused, the tree owner will be liable to pay compensation if a person affected brings a claim for damages.

My Neighbour’s Tree Is Blocking Out My LightThere are no laws that allow a right to light per se and you will be unable to force the neighbour to do anything. But if the tree is blocking light from a window in your house or a green house, you can acquire the right to light with the help of your local authority and you should con-tact them first to see how helpful they might be. If you have enjoyed a certain level of light for 20 uninterrupted years the law states that it is reasonable for you to expect the same level of light and you can go to court for relief. You should also check your deeds to see if they contain a covenant stating that your neighbour must not block your light.

If I Cut My Neighbour’s Tree Can I Dispose Of The Branches?You are actually required by law to hand the cut branch-es back to your neighbor as they form part of the tree that is their property. However, unless it’s a fruit tree it is unlikely that they will want them back as they will only have to dispose of the debris. You should ask them if they do want the branches back and if they say no record it in writing before disposing of them.

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wheels which were fitted with mud and snow tyres.To emphasise its outdoor disposition, the Fiat also has specific front and rear bumpers, a skid-plate and fog lights which help give it a rugged look. If you’re concerned about the wellbeing of you and your passengers then the Fiat will certainly tick your box. It’s one of the safest motors on the road today, as demonstrated by its prestigious Euro NCAP 5-star rating. In fact the 500L Trekking is the first car in the Fiat range to provide City Brake Control as standard. This system is designed to reduce the effects of low-speed collision in traffic. It’s clever stuff. Overall, the big Fiat is a robust motor and will appeal to style conscious families who need the space for five people combined with functionality and practicality. Just don’t expect awesome acceleration and certainly allow yourself lots of time to overtake. With a 0-62mph pace of 12 seconds, life can get a little frustrating behind the sluggish, albeit inoffensive wheel of the Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet 105hp Trekking.

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• Apply moisturising cream daily and mas-sage it in well, including between the toes. Let it dry before putting on socks or tights, as persisting dampness can cause fungus or athletes foot.

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Superhero Dad, Danny Kerr has signed up to take part in the Keech Hospice Care Superhero Run in memory of his daughter Lexi who passed away at the hospice. Last year, the Keech Superhero 5k Run had over 300 heroes take part, walking, running and flying around the course, all having fun and using their powers to do good whilst rais-ing over £20,000. This year Keech Hospice Care are appealing for su-perheroes to step forward and raise more money than ever while taking part in a special Superhero run on Sunday 15th June, which is also Father’s day, at Rothamsted Park in Harpenden at 11:00am.Danny Kerr is one of the first super-heroes to sign up and is planning on dressing up as Super Bramingham Bear – the hospice mascot - while running in memory of his daughter Lexi. Due to trauma during birth, Danny and his wife Sam were told the devastating news that Lexi would not make it through the night. However she did and it was then that Keech was recommended to the family.Sam said “We were offered the opportunity to be cared for at Keech Care Hospice. Initially we were very worried. It’s a hospice after all – somewhere you go to die. Actually coming here was an eye opener. We felt at home straightaway.”The nurses taught Sam & Danny how to feed Lexi and give her her medication, allowing them to be a real family for the first time.“We could be a family and actually look after our little girl for the first time. We played music and sang to her. We created memories that will be with us forever. We only had 19 days with our little girl. Six of those days were at Keech and were truly

special. Our only regret is that we didn’t go sooner.”Danny said “As a father all you want to be is your child's hero, protect them, look after them and show them how much you love them. Sometimes as parents our children have needs beyond our means and we need help to do the things that most parents take for granted.”“Some children are born with life limiting illnesses and every second with them is precious, so this Father's Day why not be many children's super hero and sign up for Keech's super hero fun run! You don't have to run the 5K, you simply have to do it. I hope that other fami-lies will sign up and have a great day whilst raising much needed funds for an organisation where they may not be able to add days to life, but with your help they can add life to days.”

Another super hero running on the day is seriously ill Lennon Ruffles, aged 7 years old, along with his mum, Nikki Lancaster and sister Isla, aged 5 years old.Lennon, who is deaf, mute, partially sighted and permanently hooked up to medical tubes, does not have a diagnosis for his condition, regularly attends Keech Hospice Care and has been using their services for the last 5 years. The family will dress up as caped crusaders and will fly around the course, as a family being cheered on by Dad, Ian Ruffles and younger sister Florence aged 1 year old. Nikki said “We are all really excited to be taking part in this superhero run as a family. Keech Hospice Care means the world to us as they have supported us for years.As Lennon has lots of complex needs, Keech is one of the only places that we know he is safe but

also know he has lots of fun. Keech Hospice Care has a special fish bowl bed which means he can sleep safely. Lennon needs this equip-ment but most places unfortunately don’t have this facility meaning that Lennon is unable to go on holiday or stay anywhere other than home. Lennon loves Keech and when he has visits and stays at the hospice he treats it like a holiday.Lennon also loves swimming and he is able to do this at Keech. Un-like most swimming pools, Keech’s hydrotherapy pool is heated both inside and outside the pool allowing for Lennon and other children to get in and out the pool without fearing a risk of a seizure. We come for swims as a family which allows us to have quality family time all together which doesn’t happen often.We decided to become superheroes and sign up for the Keech superhero run to give back to the charity that has helped us so much over the years. It is going to be lots of fun and a massive bonus is that we can com-plete the challenge as a family all together. The course is wheelchair friendly and not too long a distance meaning that it is ideal for families like ours. We are excited about seeing all the other superheroes on the day!”Mark Relf, Events and Community Fundraising Manager said “Why not sign up and unleash the superhero in you and join Lennon and his family. Dress up as your favourite super-hero or create your own superhero costume and join hundreds of other superheroes all raising funds for Keech Hospice Care to enable us to care for more local families.”To sign up to the Superhero 5K run and to find out more information visit www.keech.org.uk/superhero

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HOMESTARTHave you got just 2 to 3 hours to spare each week to support a local young family who are struggling to cope? The charity Home-Start is looking for caring parents and grand-parents. All training and support is given and expenses paid. It’s a great way to gain new skills, make friends and really make a difference to your community.Tel: 01582 [email protected] www.home-startcentralbeds.org.uk

BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUBWe are a club for the over forty fives, not a singles club but a social club for people who enjoy going out but are on their own, where they can meet like-minded people, with a varied monthly programme covering Disco’s, Pub lunch’s, walks, parties and much, much more, we meet once a week in the front bar at the Conservative Club, High street North DunstableFor more information please contact Sandy on 07813 262556

TODDINGTON HELPING HANDSWe are a group of about 30 volunteers who provide lifts to the doctors, dentists, hospitals, hairdressers etc for the residents of Toddington, Chalgrave, Wingfield and Tebworth.We also carry out the delivery of prescriptions, shopping and general errand running to those who are not able to do so themselves.During the last quarter we com-pleted in excess of 400 jobs in the local community.We now urgently need more vol-unteer drivers.Tel: 01525 633660

WATLING STREET CLUBWe are an independent social club for ex-Rotarians and similarly minded people and have been in existence for nearly 3 years. We are named ‘The Watling Street Club’ as our members form a link along the Wa-tling Street. We meet every Thursday evening at the ‘Old Hunter’s Lodge’ Whipsnade for a meal and speaker.New members are welcome. For more information contact John Stevens 01582 668033

DUNSTABLE BRIDGE CLUBWe meet every Monday (except bank holidays) in Chews House in High Street South, Dunstable, from 1pm to 5pm. We would welcome new mem-bers of all standards and you do not need a partner. If anyone is interested please call: 01582 664485

THE BOGTROTTERSThe Bogtrotters (Dunstable and Dis-trict Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activi-ties, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities.New members are always welcome. Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk.Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.ukwww.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk01582 865966 Sue or Julian

DUNSTABLE WIDunstable Downside WI meet two evenings a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Watling Lower School Bullpond Lane at 7.0pm. We are friendly group and like to enjoy ourselves. We have a wide range of speakers with different talents and crafts, and also Quiz nights to test our brains. We welcome new members so join us and make new friends.June 12th - Dunstable in Bloom talk by John CrawleyJune 26th - WI Summer outing10th July - Providing tea with the Queen talk by Dot Wigg17th July - Summer Garden PartyFor more information telephone Chris Brewin 01582 520361 Chairperson

FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMONWe are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for everyone to enjoy.For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (except Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is pro-vided! Details from Pam on 01582 872608 [email protected]

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Chilli Festival14th June 11am - 5pm FREEDiscover all things chilli at the Dun-stable Downs Chilli Festival!From hot sauces and oils to chilli cheese, pickles and plants there’s something for everyone ‘ how ever spicy you like things. Free entry, normal parking charges applies.

Orchid and nature walk5th July 11am - 1pm £2 per TicketEnjoy a 2 hour walk to look for the creatures that call Whipsnade Downs home.The Ranger team will guide you through the different fascinating and beautiful wildlife and plant life found at the Downs. There will be walking up and down the hills.

Kite Festival26th & 27th July 11am - 5pm FREEEnjoy the fantastic atmosphere as you’re bedazzled by the professional kite team’s show stopping displays.Enthusiasts from around the world will gather for our annual Kite Festi-val. Featuring fantastic flying displays, giant kite displays, synchronised team routines and power kites. Children’s activities, craft stalls and much more. Taste the BBQ and ice cream while you watch countless awe inspiring displays and enjoy all the fun of the fair.

THE HEALING TRUSTArdley Hill School, Lowther Rd, Each Thursday evening 7.30 - 9pm. No charge, donations accepted. NFSH contact Pam Hill on 01582 606182Come for interest or healing.

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PRIORY HOUSEPriory House Heritage Centre

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FATHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEASunday 15th June. 1pm - 4.30

£15.50 per personThree courses of savories & sand-wiches, scones and cakes in the fully licensed Priory House Tea RoomsBookings must be made in advance

CLASSIC MOTOR RALLYSaturday 7th June 10am - 4pm

Priory Gardens.Back for the sixth year running!!With six categories of vehicles this year including Pre-War, Commercial and the all new Military category, there is bound to be something for everyone.The event is FREE for visitors and exhibitors alike and with a variety of stalls available it will be the perfect day out for the whole family.The Priory House Tea Rooms will be serving refreshments throughout the day so why not treat yourself to a relaxing lunch, before heading out to hear the results of the category winners.Vehicle entry is FREE, just download a form from our website or pop in and collect one in person.

LAZY SUMMER SUNDAY’SPriory House Tea Rooms will be open 12pm - 4pm on Sundays dur-ing July and August. Starting 6th July

TEA TIME TALESTalks of local and nationalinterest with tea or coffee

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Flora and Fauna of Ashridge, Dun-stable and the surrounding area -

Roz Kearey, Dunstable Town GuideJune 26th

The Bedfordshire Regiment - Ian Mould, Military Enthusiast

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BREATHEASYDo you suffer from a lung condition? Then why not come and join our local Support group - breatheasy - Part of the British lung foundation. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter newton pavilion (Behind tesco) 2 - 4pm carers also welcomeAs well as supporting each other we have a variety of speakers and also arrange day trips out.New members most welcomeMore info phone michael on 01582 602348

PRIORY LADIESWe are a lively group of ladies, if you like interesting talks, meeting people and occasional trips out then why not join us!We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month 8.00pm - 10.00pmMeetings are held at Chews House, 77 High Street South, Dunstable LU6 3SFThere will be a Spring Dinner at Dunstable Downs Golf Club during April.Tel: Monica 01582 667030 or Barbara 01582 606300

DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIRLadies - new members are welcome to join our choir. If you enjoy sing-ing why not come to a Tuesday evening rehearsal from 7.30-9.30pm at Houghton Regis Baptist Church, Hammersmith Gardens LU5 5RG and give us a try. No audition neces-sary. We also have a lively social life including meals out, get-togethers and trips to concerts and shows. Dunstable Ladies Choir Spring Further details from Pat Jackson 01582 520302.

HOUGHTON REGIS BOWLS CLUBOpen day on the 4th may from 11am to around 4pm The only thing needed is flat soled shoes. All ages and abilities are welcome. Children over 12 years must be ac-companied by a parent please.Light refreshments will be available.Please come and have a go, look forward seeing you all, any enquiries please ring me on 01582518645

DUNSTABLE & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

Dunstable Flower Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, except January & August at the Salvation Army Hall, Bullpond Lane, Dunsta-

ble at 7.45pm. We have Flower Ar-ranging Demonstrations each month by NAFAS Area Demonstrators. We welcome new members, so if you enjoy flower arranging come and join us.Tel:Joan Fossey 01582 665392

SUNDAY BAND CONCERTSOnce again, Grove House Gardens and Dunstable Town Council presents to you the Sunday Band Concerts for 2014! Continuing the Summer of Music, there will be eight outdoor brass band concerts for all ages to enjoy from 29 June to 24 August. The first four concerts will feature traditional brass band music, while the follow-ing four concerts will be specifi-cally themed with songs you will recognise from TV, films and the West End, following with big band music, and music from the last night at the proms. Every concert lasts from 3 pm to 4.45 pm with a ten minute intermis-sion. There will be refreshments including tea, coffee and juices provided in Grove Corner during this time. Chairs will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.This event is free admission.

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