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Hadrian Academy At 50 6 Discover Ashridge 10A5 - M1 Woodside Link Road 14Bedfordshire Food & Drink Awards 16The Martin Lewis Money Page 18At Home 20In The Garden 22The Chelsea Flower Show 24Looking Up 38Bank Holidays 40Auto Biographies 44The History Of Easter Eggs 46Health Beauty & Wellbeing 48Consumer Clinic 56Puzzles 58Out & About 60

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You are very welcome to attend these 50th celebrations

Hadrian has now been educating children for fifty years on the same site and has previous been known as both Hadrian Primary School and Hadrian Lower School.

All past pupils, parents, staff and friends are invited to join the school on Friday 18th September to celebrate and share memories.

Hadrian Academy in Dunstable is known for its high standards in English, Maths and Science with a particular focus on the arts and sport. There are lots of groups running for able, gifted and talented children across the school.

Hadrian is the only school in Bedfordshire with a Platinum Sing Up Award and all children sing every day. There is an ad hoc adult choir for staff, governors and parents and the children’s choir is especially stunning. At the last count ninety five children from KS2 chose to be in the choir, committing themselves to weekly lunchtime rehearsals and a wide variety of musical styles.

They recently won School’s Got Talent in London and were picked to sing at the Mayor’s Civic Service. This is in addition to their work in the community, singing at the

Luton and Dunstable Hospital Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Dunstable Sparkle Event, the Co-Op opening and many other local places. They were also very excited to pass the audition to sing on the stage at Disneyland Paris and had a brilliant time in Paris, lapping up the applause and compliments. They hope to do this again in the future.

Hadrian also has a drama focus with a dedicated LAMDA teacher. This has built up over the years- the first few exam pupils went to Northampton to be examined about ten years ago and now Hadrian has its own centre for exams each year and over forty applicants. Students almost always pass with merit or distinction and this has a positive influence on all other school productions, assemblies and classwork. We believe LAMDA exams enhance children’s self-confidence to engage and contribute fully, in other words, to fulfil their potential. They help to develop a love of literature, poetry and drama and thus improve standards of communication through the spoken word.

Ultimately, it is the sense of achievement that floods Hadrian which empowers the individual children to shine.

Did you go to Hadrian Academy? Hadrian Academy formally known as Hadrian Lower

School and Hadrian Primary is having a 50th Birthday Celebration at

Hadrian Academy Friday 18th September 2015 at 1.30p.m. and 5.30p.m.

We are hoping to contact as many former pupils, governors and friends of Hadrian Academy from the

past 50 years.

Present pupils from Hadrian Academy will showcase their work and escort you around the classes

throughout the afternoon. In the evening from 5.30pm we will be having a re-union for all ex pupils and their

families.

Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SR Tel. 01582 618400

Please confirm your attendance by email to: [email protected]

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Did you go to Hadrian Academy? Hadrian Academy formally known as Hadrian

Lower School and Hadrian Primary is having a

Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SR Tel:01582 618400 [email protected]



We are hoping to contact as many former pupils, governors and friends of

Hadrian Academy from the past 50 years.Present pupils from Hadrian Academy will showcase their work and escort you around the classes throughout the afternoon. In the evening from 5.30pm we will be having a re-union for all ex pupils

and their families.

Birthday Celebration at Hadrian Academy

Friday 18th September 2015 at 1.30pm and 5.30pm

50th


Hadrian has now been educating children for fifty years on the same site and has previous been known as both Hadrian Primary School and Hadrian Lower School. All past pupils, parents, staff and friends are invited to

join the school on Friday 18th September to celebrate and share memories.


Hadrian is the only school in Bedfordshire with a Platinum Sing Up Award and all children sing every day. There is an ad hoc adult choir for staff, governors and parents and the children’s choir is especially stunning. At the last count ninety five children from KS2 chose to be in the choir, committing themselves to weekly lunchtime rehearsals and a wide variety of musical styles. They recently won School’s Got Talent in London and

were picked to sing at the Mayor’s Civic Service. This is in addition to their work in the community, singing at the




Did you go to Hadrian Academy?

Hadrian Academy formally known as Hadrian Lower School and Hadrian Primary is having a 50th Birthday Celebration at

Hadrian Academy Friday 18th September 2015 at 1.30p.m. and 5.30p.m. We are hoping to contact as many former pupils, governors and friends of Hadrian Academy from the past 50 years. Present pupils from Hadrian Academy will showcase

their work and escort you around the classes throughout the afternoon. In the evening from 5.30pm we will be having a re-union for all ex pupils and their families.

Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SR Tel. 01582 618400 Please confirm your attendance by email to: [email protected] www.hadrianacademy.co.uk




























past 50 years.



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Celebrating

50 yearsHadrian has now been

educating children for fifty years on the same site and has previous been known as both Hadrian County Primary School and Hadrian Lower School.



Hadrian is the only school in Bedfordshire with a Platinum Sing Up Award and all children sing every day. There is an ad hoc adult choir for staff, governors and parents and the children’s choir is especially stun-ning. At the last count ninety five children from KS2 chose to be in the choir, com-mitting themselves to weekly lunchtime rehearsals and a wide variety of musical styles.

They recently won School’s Got Talent in London and were picked to sing at the Mayor’s Civic Service. This is in addition to

their work in the community, singing at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Dunstable Sparkle Event, the Co-Op opening and many other local places. They were also very excited to pass the audition to sing on the stage at Disney-land Paris and had a brilliant time in Paris, lapping up the applause and compliments. They hope to do this again in the future.

Hadrian also has a drama focus with a dedicated LAMDA teacher. This has built up over the years- the first few exam pupils went to Northampton to be examined about ten years ago and now Hadrian has its own centre for exams each year and over forty applicants. Students almost always pass with merit or distinction and this has a posi-tive influence on all other school produc-tions, assemblies and classwork. We believe LAMDA exams enhance children’s self-confidence to engage and contribute fully, in other words, to fulfil their potential. They help to develop a love of literature, poetry and drama and thus improve standards of communication through the spoken word.


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Did you go to Hadrian Academy? Hadrian Academy formally known as Hadrian

Lower School and Hadrian Primary is having a

Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SR Tel:01582 618400 [email protected]



We are hoping to contact as many former pupils, governors and friends of

Hadrian Academy from the past 50 years.Present pupils from Hadrian Academy will showcase their work and escort you around the classes throughout the afternoon. In the evening from 5.30pm we will be having a re-union for all ex pupils

and their families.

Birthday Celebration at Hadrian Academy

Friday 18th September 2015 at 1.30pm and 5.30pm

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Ponderiffic DippingWednesday 1st and Wednesday 15th April60-minute workshop at 11.00 and 14.00Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets £4

Come and discover animal specimens from around the world, from tiny beetles to enormous bears. Explore exhibitions and events atwww.nhm.ac.uk/tring.

Eggtastic Egg HuntFriday 3 – Monday 6 AprilSuitable for all ages. Trail sheet £1

Walter’s Wander in Tring ParkWednesday 8 AprilTwo-hour walk at 10.15 and 14.00Suitable for all ages. Free, advance booking required.

Big-Mouth FrogsThursday 9, Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 April30-minute workshop at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00. Suitable for all ages. Tickets £2

Big Nature DaySaturday 23 May. 10.00–16.00Join in the fun as this special event returns to Tring. Take part in activities, meet local wildlife organisations and share your passion for nature.Suitable for all ages. Free

What Monsters Lie Ahead?Tuesday 26 May30-minute specimen-handling activity at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00Suitable for all ages. Tickets £2

Gruffalo ExplorationWednesday 27 MayTwo-hour craft, walk and exploration session at10.15 and 14.00. Suitable for all agesTickets £4, advance booking required.

Snakes Alive with Amey ZooThursday 28 May40-minute show at 10.30 and 11.30Suitable for ages 6+. Tickets £5, advance booking required

Merfolk’s FingerprintsThursday 14 May30-minute workshop at 11.00 and 14.00Messy play for under 5s. Tickets £2

As many know, the late Bob Monkhouse hailed from Eggington. Now the band that used to back him in cabaret has also moved to the village and will be bringing their Big Band show to the Leighton Buz-zard Library Theatre, direct from their appearance at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. The show, on Wednesday 22nd April, 7.30pm has also appeared at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights - "Superb, they swing like crazy!” – Sheila Tracy BBC. Bandleaders, Chris and Simone say they are enjoying their new village lifestyle -. Simone has previously played with the Ivy Benson Orchestra and Paul Weller whilst Chris has composed and arranged mu-sic for Glenn Miller’s Brother, Herb, the BBC Radio Big Band and the Michael Cain Film, “Silver Bears”. Special feature will be Tony Bennett’s Trombonist. Box office – 0300 300 8125.

Join us for the Midsummer Festival at our picturesque medieval church on the hill

Saturday : Childrens’ Choirfest (free) - opened by John Bercow MP ‘Chill on the Hill’ – a sensational night of music. Many old favourites returning by popular demand. Tickets available in Janes from May. Sunday : Edlesborough’s ‘Antiques on the Hill’. Bring along your treasures for valuation and enjoy our wide variety of real ales, wine,

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Discover this area of outstanding natural beauty right on our doorstep.

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EASTER IS ON ITS WAY! - Cadbury is once again supporting the National Trust to host this year’s Easter Egg Trails at Ashridge, with 6,000 chocolate prizes to be won from 3rd April – 6th April. Families are invited to unleash their inner ex-plorer on a trail of discovery in the beautiful spring woodland at Ashridge to win their Cadbury chocolaty treat.This year’s theme is Discovery and children can discover more about the wild animals that live on the Ashridge Estate. Visitors can also climb the Bridgewater Monument and browse in the National Trust shop, enjoy a delicious hot lunch at the outdoor café and pick up ideas for other adventures later in the year. A great day out for all the family, whatever the weather.New General Manager, Susie Mercer, said “This will be my first Easter at Ashridge. I’m really excited about it as the Estate is so popular at this time of year. I’m just hoping that the kids leave a couple of eggs for us older explorers once the weekend is over!”The Cadbury Easter Egg Trails take place at Ashridge from 3rd April - 6th April 10am – 4pm. £3 per child.

BLUEBELL TIME! - The bluebells on the Ashridge Estate are native English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Every year in late April or early May a spectacular carpet of blue emerges beneath the trees in areas of Ashridge. Bluebells are perfectly adapted to thrive in the shade and extra moisture provided by the cover of the trees coming into leaf. The first shoots appear in January, giving the bluebells a head start over other woodland plants before the canopy shades out the woodland floor. Long tapering leaves rise from the bulb and are topped with clusters of delicate bell-shaped flowers, which provide an early source of food for insects. Maps and self-guided walks are available in the Ashridge Visitor Centre and we will be running drop in bluebell walks when they are in bloom at 1pm and 3pm. (Dates to be confirmed)Please remember we all have a responsibility to protect our native bluebells and to make sure the beautiful woodland scenes here at Ashridge can be experienced by future generations. Please help us protect Ashridge’s bluebells by keeping to paths to prevent trampling and by not picking them.

GENTLE STROLLTues 14th April 2.30pm - 4.30pm Covering Sallow Copse and surrounding areas. Part of a series of strolls which provide a chance to dis-cover the wildlife in different parts of the Estate. The stroll takes around 2 hours. No need to book, just turn up at the Visitor Centre with sensible walking shoes and warm waterproof clothing just in case. £3 per person.

WILD ABOUT ASHRIDGE Wed 8th & 15th, Friday 10th & 17th AprilGet closer to nature at our Wild About Ashridge gazebo. Held every Wednesday and Friday during the holidays between 10.30am and 3pm. Outdoor fun adventures, whatever the weather, with the National Trust team. There will also be additional drop-in activities on Wednesday at 12 noon and 2.30pm.

DAWN CHORUS Sat 25th April or Sat 2nd May 5am - 7am. Yes, we know it’s early! But getting up to experi-ence the dawn chorus should be on everyone’s list of things to do. As a reward for your early start we will provide you with a cup of tea and a breakfast butty at the end of the walk. £15 per adult, £10 for children.

ARCHAEOLOGY WALK Hudnall Common, Thurs 23rd April 6pm - 8pmJoin the National Trust’s regional archaeologist to discover the history and archaeology of the common, looking at a range of features from possible Iron Age settle-ment to quarry pits of the 19th and 20th centuries.£8 per adult, £5 per child.

PLANT FAIR Sun 10th May 11am - 4pmStock up at our annual Plant Fair, with plants from our volunteer growers and local nurseries. Held at the Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre. Free entry.

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A5-M1 Link and Woodside Link

These are renaissance times for Dunstable. Inward investment from Prologis, Marks & Spencer and others means thousands of newjobs for our up-and-coming town and the surrounding area. Future plans to fade out the familiar sight of HGVs thundering down High Street are good news for existing traders as a rejuvenated centre becomes an attractive place to stop and shop.

Making these advancements possible are two major pieces of road infrastructure from the Highways Agency and Central Bedfordshire Council, namely the A5-M1 Link and the proposed Woodside Link – which both represent a piece in Dunstable's regenera-tion jigsaw; indeed it is estimated that the value of investment released by the highways infrastructure will be £2.5 billion for Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard.Taking an easterly route through the 'wedge' between Sandringham Drive (in Houghton Regis) and Wheat-field Road (in Luton) before heading up to the M1, the Woodside Link is planned to connect the industrial ar-eas of Dunstable and Houghton Regis to a new junc-tion 11a. In around three minutes, vehicles will drive from the Porz Avenue / Poynters Road / Park Road North roundabout to the motorway or vice versa. "Two advantages instantly come into play," says Marcel Coiffait, Director of Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council. "Firstly, businesses have a gateway to the heart of the country's motorway infrastructure, and potentially to Prologis's proposed rail freight interchange at Sundon. This will stimulate further inward investment providing job opportunities for residents throughout the area. Prologis has also chosen Dunstable for its 310,000 sq ft distribution/de-velopment facility and up to 358,068 sq ft neighbour-ing development soon to be built - a fantastic result.""Secondly, those living and working in Dunstable and Houghton Regis will experience reduced road congestion as around 18,000 vehicles per day opt to take the Woodside Link instead of filling up the town centres with traffic."

That's not the full story as the 1.8-mile Woodside Link is intended to provide access to a new develop-ment area north of Houghton Regis, where up to 5,150 new homes are to be built and 30 hectares of employment land developed by 2031. "More homes means more people spending money in the two towns, and this will attract more big name retailers," Marcel adds. "M&S Simply Food and Next have already confirmed they are coming to Dunstable's White Lion Retail Park when it is refurbished later this year - Next actually expanding to a store five times the size in the process creating approximately 30 new jobs. Let's see who's going to join them."Proposed to open to the public in autumn 2016, the Woodside Link is part of the wider regeneration of the area, which includes the construction of the Highways Agency’s A5-M1 Link (North Dunstable Bypass), a dual carriageway connecting the M1 at the new junction 11a north of Luton, to the A5 at Thorn Turn north of Dunstable."The 2.9-mile A5-M1 Link opening early 2017 is an important piece of the jigsaw, reducing and stabilising journey times: Leighton Buzzard to the M1 reduces to just 10 minutes from 50 minutes," concludes Marcel. "This new route to the M1 allows us to detrunk the A5, taking heavy goods vehicles away from Dunstable and Houghton Regis town centres, further reducing congestion and improving air quality. Dunstable will literally have the space to thrive, as some of the railings and street furniture will be removed giving the town centre a much more positive look and feel."

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The Martin Lewis Money PageMartin 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.

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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.

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Yet as the old adage goes, banks are companies that’d lend you an umbrella when the sun shines and ask for it back when it rains. So getting cheaper credit when in debt is tricky – however I have developed credit card eligibility check-ers which can help you check what debt cutting cards you’re able to get before you apply. If you can lower the interest cost, then more of your repayment clears the actual debt, not just services the interest – meaniing you’ll be debt-free far quicker. So here are the key debt cost cutting need to knows…

I make no apology for saying…. stop borrow-ing. If you're struggling, borrowing to make ends meet just elongates the problem - making it even costlier and more difficult. The tips below will help, but if you keep adding to the debt nothing will fix it. So take a deep breath, do a budget and examine all your spending to see if you can cut back.

Best buys are only best if you can get them. While there are many great rates on offer, you need to pass a credit score to get them, and many fail at that hurdle. Worse still when you apply it leaves a footprint on your file and lots of those in a short space of time can hit your future credit worthi-ness. I've given evidence to Parliament on this 'anti-shopping around' system - little's been done. So to fight back on my site we’ve built a free eligibility calculator – which tells you which cards you’re most likely to be accepted for. Just as importantly it does this without leaving a footprint on your file that lenders can see – so you can home in on the right one, minimising applica-tions. To try it go to www.MoneySavingExpert.com/eligibility.

Shift credit or store card debt to 35mth 0%. A bal-ance transfer’s where you get a new credit card that repays debts on the old credit or store card(s) for you, so you owe it instead at a lower rate. The longest 0% deals for those new to the card company now last nearly three years (a year ago they were 30 months), but as with many things in life longest isn't always best. Aim for the lowest fee card, ensuring you've enough time to clear it. Top picks and golden rules at www.mse.me/balancetransfers.

Shift your overdraft to 0% too. Debit cards can be debt cards too - if you're in your overdraft it's often more costly than credit cards, especially if you bust your limit. So there are two ways to get out of this. a) Switch to a 0% overdraft: Top bank for custom-er service www.firstdirect.com offers a £250 0% overdraft (you must pay-in £1,000/month) and for accepted new switchers a free £100 - which should help reduce the overdraft straight away. For some www.nationwide.co.uk 0% overdraft may be bigger, but it's only for a year and is 50p/day after. b) Shift it to a 0% 'money transfer' credit card. A few balance transfer cards also let newbies 'money transfer'. This is where it pays a lump sum into your bank account, which can then clear your overdraft so you owe it instead. Top pick is www.mbna.co.uk which gives 24 months 0% money transfers for a one off 2.2% fee (though it's 22.9% rep APR after the 0% ends). Yet be careful, follow the balance transfer rules above and for more picks and full step-by-step help see www.mse.me/moneytransfers.

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The Martin Lewis Money PageMartin 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

For those with existing debts there are record deals available right now to let you cut the cost

and save £100s or £1,000s.

DEBT

Yet as the old adage goes, banks are companies that’d lend you an umbrella when the sun shines and ask for it back when it rains. So getting cheaper credit when in debt is tricky – however I have developed credit card eligibility check-ers which can help you check what debt cutting cards you’re able to get before you apply. If you can lower the interest cost, then more of your repayment clears the actual debt, not just services the interest – meaniing you’ll be debt-free far quicker. So here are the key debt cost cutting need to knows…

I make no apology for saying…. stop borrow-ing. If you're struggling, borrowing to make ends meet just elongates the problem - making it even costlier and more difficult. The tips below will help, but if you keep adding to the debt nothing will fix it. So take a deep breath, do a budget and examine all your spending to see if you can cut back.

Best buys are only best if you can get them. While there are many great rates on offer, you need to pass a credit score to get them, and many fail at that hurdle. Worse still when you apply it leaves a footprint on your file and lots of those in a short space of time can hit your future credit worthi-ness. I've given evidence to Parliament on this 'anti-shopping around' system - little's been done. So to fight back on my site we’ve built a free eligibility calculator – which tells you which cards you’re most likely to be accepted for. Just as importantly it does this without leaving a footprint on your file that lenders can see – so you can home in on the right one, minimising applica-tions. To try it go to www.MoneySavingExpert.com/eligibility.

Shift credit or store card debt to 35mth 0%. A bal-ance transfer’s where you get a new credit card that repays debts on the old credit or store card(s) for you, so you owe it instead at a lower rate. The longest 0% deals for those new to the card company now last nearly three years (a year ago they were 30 months), but as with many things in life longest isn't always best. Aim for the lowest fee card, ensuring you've enough time to clear it. Top picks and golden rules at www.mse.me/balancetransfers.

Shift your overdraft to 0% too. Debit cards can be debt cards too - if you're in your overdraft it's often more costly than credit cards, especially if you bust your limit. So there are two ways to get out of this. a) Switch to a 0% overdraft: Top bank for custom-er service www.firstdirect.com offers a £250 0% overdraft (you must pay-in £1,000/month) and for accepted new switchers a free £100 - which should help reduce the overdraft straight away. For some www.nationwide.co.uk 0% overdraft may be bigger, but it's only for a year and is 50p/day after. b) Shift it to a 0% 'money transfer' credit card. A few balance transfer cards also let newbies 'money transfer'. This is where it pays a lump sum into your bank account, which can then clear your overdraft so you owe it instead. Top pick is www.mbna.co.uk which gives 24 months 0% money transfers for a one off 2.2% fee (though it's 22.9% rep APR after the 0% ends). Yet be careful, follow the balance transfer rules above and for more picks and full step-by-step help see www.mse.me/moneytransfers.

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Can you cut the cost of existing loans? It’s complex, as you need to factor in that most loans charge up to two months’ interest to repay them early. • Who should try? Those who can get a substantially lower APR loan (eg, more than a fifth off, so from 10% to 8%), and have a while left to repay. Full options in www.mse.me/cheaploans. • How much can I save? Someone who is 2 years through a 5 year 12% loan for £5,000, paying it off with a 4.9% loan, could save around £1,000.

Don’t pay all debts equally - attack the highest APR. Once your debts are as cheap as possible, list them all, includ-ing overdrafts, in order of APRs. Focus all spare cash to clear the highest APR one as it grows fastest, and just pay the min on the others. Once that’s clear, move to the next highest.

I’ve never seen a debt crisis that isn’t solv-able - don’t give up hope. The solutions above are for cutting debt costs. Yet for some, it’s much worse than that. Do any of these apply to you... • You can’t meet even just the minimum monthly payments. • You have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year’s salary. • You have sleepless nights or serious depression/anxiety over your debts.

If so then you’re likely in a debt crisis and that means the solution you need is totally different. The most important thing I can tell you is I’ve never seen a debt crisis that isn’t solvable. It may not always be quick or easy, but there is a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. The first step is to go for free, one-on-one debt counselling help from www.adviceguide.org.uk, www.stepchange.org, www.nationaldebtline.org or, if you’re struggling emotionally too www.capuk.org.

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Ok, so spring is officially here and we break out the DIY and home improvements in gusto!!! However we are all guilty of rushing off to the nearest showroom when it comes to planning big works like kitchens and bathrooms thinking we will see the best range and value for money choices??? Part is true, you will see a great range, you will sit for hours planning work tops, and door handles, but as much as these are both prac-tical and pretty there is something often overlooked!

When designing working/functional space lighting is a HUGE element that is often uncovered? What is best for your home? What is best for your north facing kitchen/diner, or south facing bathroom? These are questions I bet you will never hear from the designer/sales person across the table? You’re sent off with your quote and a paint chart ready to embrace your build with enthusiasm.

BUT STOP! If you plan the lighting, you will not only be able to make better choices regarding the colouring of your room, but also you will be able to give the builders/tradesmen better information and HOPE-FULLY, save both time and money later on. So once you have your ideas, work out what you

want, then what you need! Would you like a decora-tive pendant? Do spotlights work best? Do you want to dim overhead lighting to create different atmospheres? Do you want lights for specific tasks? Do you want lights in cupboards that are dark and difficult to see? Is age and eyesight against you?

Task lighting ‘What’s that?” LED? Halogen? Strip Light-ing? All of it sounds very complicated and expensive! Honestly it really isn’t. Some versions come with a higher price tag, but up to a 20-year guarantee so in the life of your property it will end up saving you money. Buy the right lighting solutions and not only will you not be up and down ladders changing bulbs, but also you will save money on your energy bills.

So next time you are in the market for a large purchase such as a kitchen or bathroom, ask your designer if they can help with selecting the right lighting for the area? You will be amazed at how much a room can be altered just with lighting alone.

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April is a great month for a garden project; one which can be achieved in a morning or an afternoon, and which improves a few square metres. You’ll feel you’ve achieved something wonderful and if you break the whole garden into

a series of small projects it suddenly appears more manageable. Here are three to get you started.

Lawns always look bedraggled after the winter. Remove dead grass by raking the surface with a wire toothed rake. Improve drainage on heavy soil by spiking it with a garden fork every 6 inches (15cm) or so, to a depth of about 4 inches (10cm), giving the fork a good wiggle each time. Sweep sharp sand into the holes with a broom. Then mow the lawn with the blades set on high and remove the clippings. Two weeks later apply a combined weed killer and fertilizer. If you’re lucky it will rain within 24 hours. If not just water it in. Mow weekly to keep the lawn thick and healthy.

Don’t forget an all weather seat so you can sit and contemplate all your hard work over a cup of tea or a nip of something stronger. Teak from renewable resources is fantastic but cast iron or aluminium is also good, though you’ll need a cushion to protect your posterior on cold days! Position it in a sunny area. Buy a few flower-ing daffodils, tulips and pansies and plant them in a pretty pot next to the bench, then sit back and enjoy.

You don’t need a huge patch to enjoy growing strawberries. Plant a few in pots as a treat. Buy young, rich green plants which have been certified virus-free. Plant 3-4 in a 12 inch (30cm) clay pot. The crowns (where shoots meet roots) should be level with the compost surface. Water them in and stand in the shelter of a house wall. If you have a greenhouse or a cold frame they will establish more quickly and fruit earlier. Pinch off any runners which form.

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five days instead of four, such is its popularity. The sheer quantity and varieties of plants on display to the general public is breathtaking.Chelsea really is window-shopping at its fin-est. It’s like walking through a real-life version of the best garden design catalogue in the world.And if you visit on the last day you don’t have to restrict yourself to window shopping. At 4pm precisely a bell rings and the great Chel-sea sell-off begins.The poor designers, after all their hard work, begin the mammoth task of dismantling their creations. The good news is that the public can buy them. It’s perfectly possible to end up owning a little piece of a prize winning garden. So what should you choose?If it were me I’d want something special; a reminder of my visit. I’d go for a species which I know would grow in my garden, but an unusual variety, not available in my local garden centre. In my case it would probably be an unusual lavender or fuchsia.Choose carefully and you could have a little piece of Chelsea gold adorning your plot for many years to come.

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Sterling & Law Group plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

www.sterlingandlaw.com

D O Y O U N E E D F I N A N C I A L A D V I C E ?

Are you concerned about the forthcoming

changes to pension rules? Do you need to review your current plans to

ensure you do not lose valuable benefits? Mortgages, Insurance, Pensions & Investments

LOCAL OFFICE: Toddington

Contact: Philip Hadlow Tel/Fax: 01525 874100 Mobile 07768 277 532

[email protected]




Are you concerned about the forthcoming changes to pension rules?

Do you need to review your current plans to ensure you do not lose valuable benefits?

Mortgages, Insurance, Pensions & Investments

LOCAL OFFICE: Toddington Contact: Philip Hadlow Tel/Fax: 01525 874100 Mobile 07768 277 532

[email protected]




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Residential & dementia care services. For more information on any of our homes or the care services we provide, contact us on: 01707 393293

It’s a care home (really)We believe that all our residents should be treated like individuals, so when it came to building a new care home for older people in the Dunstable community, we wanted to ensure that it really was different to most other care homes. This means we provide:

• Every bedroom with flat screen TV, ensuite shower room and Wi-Fi throughout

• A ‘Best Friends’ Café for use with family and friends

• Modern, comfortable communal areas and facilities

Sainbury’s & Retail Park

Church Street A505

Bosco

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Station Road

LU5 4HU

Dukeminster Court

Luton - Dunstable

Busway

www.quantumcare.co.uk

Marketing Suite Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 2pm, Tel: 01707 393293

Dukeminster Road (off Church Street)Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4FF

DUKEMINSTER COURT

Opening April 2015!

SALES / LETTINGS / MANAGEMENT / HUNTERSNET.CO.UK

HERE TO GET you THERE

When there’s a big change in your life, we’re ready.

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See our new TV commercial on-air and online throughout 2015.

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Free EPC and Premium Property Listing*.

* This offer is subject to availability; cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer; is only available to new instructions who sign our contract; and may be withdrawn at any time. Full terms and conditions will apply, see huntersnet.co.uk for details. If you are under contract with another agent you may still be liable also to pay their fee.

Church Street, WingraveEPC Rating: C

Tudor Barn, WingraveEPC Rating: C

The Hawthorns, Eaton BrayEPC Rating: D

Castle Hill Road, TotternhoeEPC Rating: D

The Hollies, TringEPC Rating: E

Springfield, Eaton BrayEPC Rating: D

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

If you instruct us before30 June 2015 to sell your home.

£1,200,000 £400,000

£390,000 £1,100,000

£425,000 £600,000

THINKING OF MOVING? CALL US AND FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP.


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Check out our special offersand promotions.

Brewery Cottages, SlaptonEPC Rating: D

High Street, Eaton BrayEPC Rating: F

Pilgrims Rest, EdlesboroughEPC Rating: D

Dunstable Road, DagnallEPC Rating: F

Orchard Estate, EggingtonEPC Rating: E

Vicarage Lane, IvinghoeEPC Rating: D

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

£399,999 £535,000

£499,999 £499,999

£870,000 £375,000

THINKING OF MOVING? CALL US AND FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP.


Central to the village Household’s team of experienced professionals are on hand to assist with all property related matters from Residential sales and mortgages to Lettings and property management.Current market conditions are very good, a fact confirmed by branch manager David Inight ‘’we are noticing a larger increase in demand for properties in and around Toddington, with lots of buyers moving from the expensive London areas. This means we are achieving some excellent prices for our clients ‘’Toddington has property to appeal to all types

of buyers, the easy access to the M1 and train station at Harlington attracts commuters who see Toddington as both a nice village to live in and raise a family plus a base to access all parts of the country. Recent additions to the already vibrant High street have seen increased footfall from visitors to the village who then realise what a lovely place Toddington would be to live in.Household have been the driving force behind the Toddington property market for over 20 years now and as a result are very well placed ensure the best results for clients looking to sell or rent. Director Simon Woodhouse comments ‘’It is great to welcome back so many repeat clients, in some cases we are dealing with the third or fourth transaction for the same client as they and their families have moved up the property ladder over the years’’ If you are thinking of selling or letting your property in or around the Toddington area why not pop into to see Household for some useful advice or simply call them on 01525 877771.

The property market and local house prices are ever changing and Estate Agents come and go.So it is good to know that some things never change. Household Estate Agents continue to offer an unbeatable service from their prominent High street offices in Toddington.

From Household To Home

WILL get the best price for your property

With a proven record of achieving the best possible prices for

its clients over the last 23 years Household have the

knowledge and experience to make the difference.

Professional photography, enhanced on line marketing,

detailed floor plans and accompanied viewings by

experienced staff are just some of the ways Household go

about presenting your property in the best possible way to

achieve you the best possible price. Don’t settle for less, sell with the BEST !

Speak to the property experts with the personal touch

For free impartial advice about selling your property

Toddington 2/4 High Street Toddington Beds

01525 877771

Luton 17 Wellington Street Luton Beds

01582 487487

Dunstable 15b High Street North Dunstable Beds

01582 477077

Dunstable Office 01582 477077 15b High Street LU6 1HX

FOR SALE01582 477077www.house-hold.co.uk

For a full selection of all the properties we have to offer for sale and for rent in and around Luton, Dunstable and Toddington visit

www.house-hold.co.uk email: [email protected]

An immaculately presentedthree bedroom spacious parkhome with open countrysideviews to the rear situated onthis well regarded site.

EPC RATING - N/A

Price £175,000CADDINGTON

3 1 2

A first floor apartment withrefitted kitchen andbathroom, garage, nomaintenance charges and noupper chain.

EPC RATING - C

Price £109,500EATON BRAY

1 1 1

Extended four bedroom semi-detached property located inthe sought after village ofRedbourn. The propertybenefits from spacious livingaccommodation, off roadparking and large rear garden.

EPC RATING - TBC

Price £475,000REDBOURN

4 3 3

A rarely available two doublebedroom semi-detachedbungalow situated on thesought after road of MarinaDrive in West Dunstable.

EPC RATING - D

Price £255,000WEST DUNSTABLE

2 1 2

Individually designed fourbedroom detached familyhome which is located in acul-de-sac on the South-Westside of Dunstable.

EPC RATING - C

Price £465,000SOUTH WEST

4 3 2

An immaculate individually designed family home situated on approx one acresurrounded by woodland.EPC RATING - D

STUDHAM GUIDE PRICE £1,250,000

5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***

SOLD STC IN 48 HOURS -DISAPPOINTED BUYERSWAITING FOR SIMILARPROPERTY IN EATON BRAY

EPC RATING - D


3 1 2






EPC RATING - N/A


3 1 2


EPC RATING - C


1 1 1


EPC RATING - TBC


4 3 3


EPC RATING - D


2 1 2


EPC RATING - C


4 3 2



5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***


EPC RATING - D


3 1 2

Just a selection of properties we have sold and let

recently in the local area.

Eaton Bray

ToddingtonToddington

ToddingtonToddingtonChaltonS.W. Dunstable

WoodsideToddington Eaton BrayToddington

ToddingtonCaddingtonWest Dunstable

SOLD

LETLET

LETLET

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

Toddington Office 01525 877771 4 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY

DunstableDunstable






EPC RATING - N/A


3 1 2


EPC RATING - C


1 1 1


EPC RATING - TBC


4 3 3


EPC RATING - D


2 1 2


EPC RATING - C


4 3 2



5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***


EPC RATING - D


3 1 2






EPC RATING - N/A


3 1 2


EPC RATING - C


1 1 1


EPC RATING - TBC


4 3 3


EPC RATING - D


2 1 2


EPC RATING - C


4 3 2



5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***


EPC RATING - D


3 1 2

Just a selection of properties we have sold and let

recently in the local area.

Eaton Bray

ToddingtonToddington

ToddingtonToddingtonChaltonS.W. Dunstable

WoodsideToddington Eaton BrayToddington

ToddingtonCaddingtonWest Dunstable

SOLD

LETLET

LETLET

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

Toddington Office 01525 877771 4 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY

DunstableDunstable






EPC RATING - N/A


3 1 2


EPC RATING - C


1 1 1


EPC RATING - TBC


4 3 3


EPC RATING - D


2 1 2


EPC RATING - C


4 3 2



5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***


EPC RATING - D


3 1 2






EPC RATING - N/A


3 1 2


EPC RATING - C


1 1 1


EPC RATING - TBC


4 3 3


EPC RATING - D


2 1 2


EPC RATING - C


4 3 2



5 5 3

***EATON BRAY***


EPC RATING - D


3 1 2

A selection of properties for sale and to let

in the local area.

Toddington

S.W. Dunstable

Studham

LET

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

ToddingtonChaltonToddington

PulloxhillTebworthToddington

South DunstableEast DunstableToddington

LidlingtonRedbournWest Dunstable

£255,000

£695 pcm £1,695 pcm £1,695 pcm £745pcm

£499,995£425,000£249,995£410,000

£178,500 £239,995 £320,000 £285,000

£149,995£475,000£1,250,000

Toddington

15b High Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HXDunstable Office 01582 477077


With a proven record of achieving the best possible prices for its clients over the last 23 years Household have the knowledge and experience to make the difference.

Professional photography, enhanced on line marketing, detailed floor plans and accompanied viewings by

experienced staff are just some of the ways Household go about presenting your property in the best possible way to

achieve you the best possible price.

Don’t settle for less, sell with the BEST !



Toddington 2/4 High Street

Toddington Beds

01525 877771

Luton 17 Wellington Street

Luton Beds

01582 487487

Dunstable 15b High Street North

Dunstable Beds

01582 477077

Toddington2/4 High Street

ToddingtonBeds

01525 877771

Luton17 Wellington Street

LutonBeds

01582 487487

Dunstable15b High Street North

DunstableBeds

01582 477077










Toddington Beds

01525 877771


Luton Beds

01582 487487


Dunstable Beds

01582 477077










Toddington Beds

01525 877771


Luton Beds

01582 487487


Dunstable Beds

01582 477077

With a proven record of achieving the best possible prices for its clients over the last 23 years Household have the knowledge and

experience to make the difference.Professional photography, enhanced on line marketing, detailed floor plans and accompanied viewings by experienced staff are just some of the ways Household go about presenting your property

in the best possible way to achieve you the best possible price.

Don’t settle for less, sell with the BEST !Speak to the property experts with the personal touch


01442 86373701296 660230

01442 86373701296 660230

EDLESBOROUGH

£1,000,000

EATON BRAY

OIEO £500,000

TOTTERNHOE

£350,000

STANBRIDGE

£600,000

EGGINGTON

£500,000

STANBRIDGE

£390,000

IVINGHOE

OIEO £375,000

PITSTONE

£475,000

CHEDDINGTON

£230,000

SOLD

SOLD stc

SOLD

SOLD stc

SOLD stc

SOLD stc

SOLD stc

SOLD

SOLD

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April Shooting Star Bonanza: April sees the return of the Lyrids Meteor Shower across Bedfordshire. Peak meteor activity occurs on the night of 22 April – 23 April when skywatchers will be able to catch a hundred or more shooting stars streaking across the sky from the east / south-east between 10pm to 3am the following morning.

Take a Journey to the Edge of the Galaxy: Spring is a great time to explore the outer reaches of our galaxy. Out here, in the galaxy’s halo, lurk ancient spherical clumps of stars known as globular clusters. Each cluster con-tains hundreds of thousands of stars that are almost

as old as the universe itself. The Hercules Globular Cluster, located in the evening sky towards the east not far from the bright star Vega, can be seen with binoculars on a moonless night from the Chilterns.

Find Four Planets in One Evening: The first two weeks in May this year are a great opportunity to see four planets with the naked eye. Mercury is first up. Look low down to your west sixty-minutes after sunset for a shimmering orange dot of light in the evening twilight. Higher up towards the west is dazzling Venus – the brightest star-like object in the night sky. Up and to the left of Venus is a slightly less bright Jupiter, while low

down to the south-east horizon after dark you’ll find pale yellow Saturn.

Dark Sky Telescope Hire www.darkskytelescopehire.co.uk

[email protected]

Bedfordshire’s Night Sky Looking Up!

April and May 2015

Image: Hercules Globular Cluster by Dave Eagle

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Emergency lighting, Testing: PAT (Portable Appliance Testing), EICR (PIR/Landlords certs), etc

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All Work Including...

•Internal•External•Re-Decs•Refurbishments•New Builds•Rendering•Fascias & Soffits•Wallpapering

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Many of us will rejoice at the thought of two bank holidays during May. UK bank holidays have been in existence since the 1871 Bank Holidays Act when initially four specific days were created as days off. There have been additions over the years including New Years Day in 1974 and the first Monday in May in 1978. An extra bank holiday was created as a one off event in 2011 for the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April, and in 2012 for the Queens Diamond Jubilee on 5th June. Bank holidays can be declared by statute or Royal proclamation, the latter is also commonly used to move those holidays that would otherwise fall on a weekend to a week day. There is no automatic right to time off on these days but many employ-ers do pay staff to take the day off or if they work they pay them additional wages. There are frequent campaigns for further bank holidays to be added, commonly in relation to the main Saints days, St David’s, St Patrick’s, St Andrew’s and St George’s for example. Bank Holidays are now frequently chosen as dates for special events and many will choose to book holiday for the full week that includes a bank holiday in order to spend time with family and friends.We can look forward to two bank holidays this May with the Early May Bank Holiday falling on Monday 4th May and the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 25th May.

Bank Holidays

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Of ALL Bikes - Classic & Modern at very reasonable rates

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[email protected]

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Computer system repairs, software setup, virusremoval, hardware repairs & expansion, email

setup, smart TV and network setup.


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All types of locks and safes opened, repaired and replaced

Anti snap cylinders supplied and fitted

UPVC specialists

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All Work Fully Guaranteed

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Swan Decorating & Handyman Services

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The private and commercial building specialist

· Extensions · Maintenance· Driveways

· Patios · Fencing

Hedges & EdgesTree work, hedge trimming,

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auto Biographies

By Tim Barnes-Claywww.carwriteups.co.uk

The latest Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in January 2014, is available in four time-honoured grades: Visia, Acenta, Acenta Premium and Tekna.

The model tested here comes in flagship Tekna trim. But we’ll come to that in a bit. Firstly, here’s some background.The second generation, fam-ily oriented car is now longer, lower and wider, giving it a more imposing stance while maintain-ing a raised driving position. The vehicle under review is front-wheel drive, the set-up which Nissan says will account for most sales, but all-wheel drive is avail-able too. The Qashqai's exterior looks modern and there’s a better quality feel to the cabin - perfect for many years of hardcore family use. The range-topping Tekna model features an array of technologies that highlight the Japanese motor manufactur-er’s lead in the crossover market. But hang on, what is a crosso-ver vehicle? Well, it’s a motor built on a car platform, combin-ing characters of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with elements from an estate or a hatchback. The crossover mixes SUV design cues such as tall interior packaging, lofty seating, high centre of gravity and elevated ground-clearance with car-like handling and good fuel economy.

Anyway, back to the Tekna trim Qashqai under review. The Nissan benefits from darkness piercing Bi-LED headlamps and it excels when it comes to kit. The car comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, part-leather seats, a large glass roof, heated seats, and front and rear parking sensors. There’s also a seven-inch touchscreen display, DAB digital radio, and smartphone connectivity.The Qashqai is available with a petrol or diesel engine; the review car came with turbocharged petrol power. But it turns out that the Nissan doesn’t need anything huge under the bonnet to deliver a first-rate drive. Motoring through a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.2-litre engine packs a punch, offering sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than the first generation Qashqai’s 1.6-litre unit.Despite its modest size, the engine’s low weight and more fuel-efficient operation also mean it’s cleaner and more economi-cal than the model it replaces. The 1.2 engine emits just 129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km less than the outgoing 1.6-litre petrol unit), and has an average fuel consumption figure of 50.4mpg.Being a family car, you’d expect safety to be a priority for the Qashqai – and you’d be right. The Nissan features a host of innova-tive safety features which helped it confidently pass all Euro NCAP's tests to record the maximum five-star rating.

Engineered to offer the best possible levels of protection for children, the fresh Qashqai particularly shone in the Child Occupant tests. Based on readings from the dummies used in tests, the Qashqai scored maximum points for its protection of an 18-month old infant. On that basis alone, I’m sold on the car – but then I do have an 18 month old and two other small children to take to school. I can definitely see the appeal – and so, it seems, do other parents.

Yep, buy this car and your offspring will be safe from harm – even if it means you lose all indi-viduality when you merge into the vast sea of other Nissan Qashqais parked outside the school gates.

Max speed: 115 mph 0-62 mph: 10.9 secs Combined mpg: 50.4 Engine: 1197cc 4 cylinder 16 valve petrpl turbo Max. power (bhp): 123 at 4500 rpm Max. torque (lb/ft): 140 at 2000 rpm CO2: 129 g/km Price: £23,800 on the road

FAST FACTS

PROS & CONS Safety √Economy √Driving position √Kit √Space √Individuality X

Nissan Qashqaiauto BIOGRAPHIES New Nissan Qashqai

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer www.carwriteups.co.uk @carwriteups

The latest Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in January 2014, is available in four time-honoured grades: Visia, Acenta, Acenta Premium and Tekna. The model tested here comes in flagship Tekna trim. But we’ll come to that in a bit. Firstly, here’s some background. The second generation, family oriented car is now longer, lower and wider, giving it a more imposing stance while maintaining a raised driving position. The vehicle under review is front-wheel drive, the set-up which Nissan says will account for most sales, but all-wheel drive is available too. The Qashqai's exterior looks modern and there’s a better quality feel to the cabin - perfect for many years of hardcore family use. The range-topping Tekna model features an array of technologies that highlight the Japanese motor manufacturer’s lead in the crossover market. But hang on, what is a crossover vehicle? Well, it’s a motor built on a car platform, combining characters of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with elements from an estate or a hatchback. The crossover mixes SUV design cues such as tall interior packaging, lofty seating, high centre of gravity and elevated ground-clearance with car-like handling and good fuel economy. Anyway, back to the Tekna trim Qashqai under review. The Nissan benefits from darkness piercing Bi-LED headlamps and it excels when it comes to kit. The car comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, part-leather seats, a large glass roof, heated seats, and front and rear parking sensors. There’s also a seven-inch touchscreen display, DAB digital radio, and smartphone connectivity. The Qashqai is available with a petrol or diesel engine; the review car came with turbocharged petrol power. But it turns out that the Nissan doesn’t need anything huge under

the bonnet to deliver a first-rate drive. Motoring through a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.2-litre engine packs a punch, offering sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than the first generation Qashqai’s 1.6-litre unit. Despite its modest size, the engine’s low weight and more fuel-efficient operation also mean it’s cleaner and more economical than the model it replaces. The 1.2 engine emits just 129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km less than the outgoing 1.6-litre petrol unit), and has an average fuel consumption figure of 50.4mpg. Being a family car, you’d expect safety to be a priority for the Qashqai – and you’d be right. The Nissan features a host of innovative safety features which helped it confidently pass all Euro NCAP's tests to record the maximum five-star rating. Engineered to offer the best possible levels of protection for children, the fresh Qashqai particularly shone in the Child Occupant tests. Based on readings from the dummies used in tests, the Qashqai scored maximum points for its protection of an 18-month old infant. On that basis alone, I’m sold on the car – but then I do have an 18 month old and two other small children to take to school. I can definitely see the appeal – and so, it seems, do other parents. Yep, buy this car and your offspring will be safe from harm – even if it means you lose all individuality when you merge into the vast sea of other Nissan Qashqais parked outside the school gates.

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Easter without chocolate eggs would be like Christmas without presents. Simply unthink-able! And yet the tradition of giving chocolate at Easter is relatively recent, dating back 120

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to this chocolate was enjoyed as a drink). But the chocolate couldn’t be moulded and early eggs were solid. Chocolate eggs didn’t truly gain in popularity until Cadbury entered the market in 1875. Their early eggs were made from dark chocolate with a plain, smooth surface. Filled with dragees (small, hard sweets), they were decorated with chocolate piping and marzi-pan flowers. The range gradually increased until in 1893 Cadbury was producing 19 different lines, but it wasn’t until 1905 when the company introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk that the sales of Easter eggs re-ally received a boost. All-chocolate eggs did not immediately replace the novelty eggs of the Victorian era, however, and Cad-bury continued to produce a fancy cardboard egg filled with chocolates until the early 1930s.The first crème eggs appeared in 1923 as a forerun-ner to the Cadbury Creme Egg, launched in 1971. An instant hit, it has now become Cadbury’s most popular egg, with over 500 million being made every year, though shell eggs still form the largest sector of the Easter egg market. So, we have Cadbury to thank for our modern day Easter egg, and in particular their invention of Dairy Milk. How ironic, then, that this year they should recently decide to replace the nation’s favourite chocolate on their most popular egg with an alterna-tive! Will Easter ever be the same again?

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According to the latest government figures, 13.5 million households across the UK (that’s more than half of all homes) could collectively be saving £2.7bn per year simply by switching energy company.Ed Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said: “When it comes to switching, the power is in people’s hands to get a better deal and save.“We’ve reformed the market so that there are more suppliers, more competition, and a much faster and simpler process to switch. That means millions of people can switch supplier and save hundreds of pounds today”

What’s the government done, then?The main reform the Department for Energy and Climate Change has made is halving the time it takes to switch suppliers – this is now down to just 17 days, from 35 days in 2014.There have been other changes, too, including encouraging new small energy suppliers (more than 20 of them). These are independent companies intent on challenging the confusing and expensive tariffs of the mainstream ‘Big Six’ energy companies.The government is also backing Ofgem (that’s the energy industry regulator) reforms that force energy companies to make energy bills clearer.If you’re unhappy with the service

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Ofgem’s part & the Confidence CodeOfgem has beefed-up its Confi-dence Code for price comparison websites, setting tighter standards on how tariffs are displayed, with websites given until the end of March to comply.This is what the Money Advice Service (a free & impartial service set up by government) has to say about switching and the Confi-dence Code:“How can you find the cheapest energy tariff? Simply run a quick and free energy comparison on one of the websites which have agreed to be impartial and independent as part of Ofgem’s Confidence Code. Feel free to run a comparison on several websites as they may give you different results. Some even of-fer bonuses such as cashback when you switch.“Once you’ve picked a comparison website, you’ll need to arm yourself with a copy of a recent energy bill. The bill will contain the information you need to switch, including the name of your current supplier and energy tariff, as well as your usage in kWh.

“Input all of this information into the comparison website and unless you’re already on the cheapest plan, you should end up with a list of cheaper tariffs. Check your bill to see if you’ll be charged exit fees before making a decision.”You can find the Money Advice Service’s guide on energy switching along with a list of free comparison sites at www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles

Don’t be fooled by price cutsRecent price cuts by the Big Six energy suppliers (British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON UK, SSE and Scottish Power and npower) might save you money, but mostly they’ve been quite small. So don’t be lulled into thinking you’ve got a good deal; it’s almost certainly still worth shopping around.Of course, if you don’t fancy the hassle of changing supplier, your energy company is obliged to let you know if there’s a cheaper tariff available

Big vs SmallNewer small energy companies such as First Utility or OVO Energy are challenging the stranglehold of the Big Six on the market by offer-ing temptingly cheap tariff. Be brave and go for one of these if it makes financial sense; guaranteed service standards mean you’ll never be left without power or heat.


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THE WILDLIFE TRUSTBirds on Blows - Spring WalkSat 25th April 8am - 11am £3 Adult £2 Child. Meeting at Skimpot Rd/Hatters Way LU4 4GYTo Book Sue Turner 07706131942Spring Has Sprung - Guided WalkSat 16th May 10am - 12.30pm £3 Adilt £2 Child. Meeting at Houghton Regis Chalk pit - lake view LU5 5GJBooking Required - Ruth Sneath 01525 874317Butterflies Of TotternhoeWed 20th May 11am - 1pm £3 Adult £2 Child. Meeting at Totternhoe National Trust Car Park. Booking Required. Sue Turner 07706131942Birdsong Workshop for beginners with breakfastSat 30th May 7am - 9.30am £3Meeting at Houghton Regis Chalk Pit - Lake View LU5 5GJBreakfast follows to book Ruth Sneath 01525 874317

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE DUNSTABLE4th April & 2nd MayCOME n GROW sessions 2015.On the first Saturday of every month11am to 1pm, Katherine Drive Dun-stable. LU5 4NP Details of each months action plan will be published on Incredible Ed-ible Dunstable’s event page on Face Book and on a poster in the garden.We hope you can join the fun!

DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIREnjoy an evening of musical entertainment with the Dunstable Ladies Choir; 7.30pm on Saturday 6th June at St Augustine’s Church, Mayfield Road, Dunstable. Tickets on the door £8, including homemade refreshments. 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 wel-come. Children over 12 years must be accompanied 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 PROBUS CLUBDunstable PROBUS Club meets on the second Monday of the month and membership is open to retired or semi-retired professional and business men. The Club’s main object is the promotion of good fellowship. Members enjoy a variety of social activities and organized visits throughout the year and at their regular monthly meetings they are entertained by after-lunch speakers. If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary Malcolm Partridge 01525 222711

LANGDALE CHURCH‘HATTERS TEA’- informal neighbour-hood group meets monthly on a Wednesday pm. Free tea/coffee & home-made cakes, quiz and raffle.Friends and Neighbours- monthly on a Thursday pm. Speakers and free tea/coffee. At Langdale Church.Other groups- table tennis, walking group and drawing for beginnersMake the most of our community activities and meet new people in our community. Tel Colin, Community Worker01582602980

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

THE BOGTROTTERSThe Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and

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ST GEORGE’S DAY Saturday 25th April

Priory Gardens, 11am - 4pmFree St. George’s Day event with entertainment for all of the family!

TUDOR DAYSaturday 16th May

Priory Gardens, 10am - 4pmA family fun day featuring music, activities and displays found in the Tudor period.

BEER AND CIDER FESTIVALFriday 29th May - 4pm -11pm

Saturday 30th May - 12pm - 11pmSunday 31st May - 12pm - 5pm

Grove House GardensThree day Beer Festival set in a closed off marquee in Grove House Gardens with music.

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 urgently need more volunteer drivers. Tel: 01525 633660

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Cadbury Easter Egg Trail3rd - 6th Apr, 11am - 3pm £2

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Spring Flowers19th April 2pm - 3.30pm £4

Discover floral signs of spring on a guided walk with the Ranger Team at Sundon Hills Country Park. Meet at Sundon Hills Country Park, main car park. Sundon Hills Country Park is located in Sundon, nr Streatley. Please follow signs from the A6 at Streatley.

Dawn Chorus3rd May 4.30am - 9.30 am £4

The walk will leave at 4.30am, returning to the centre at ap-proximately 7.30am for breakfast. Discover the beautiful sounds of the Dawn Chorus on an early morn-ing guided walk. Learn about the different calls and identify bird song with our guide, then head back to the Chilterns Gateway Centre for a well-earned breakfast.

Discover the Duke of Burgundy16th May 2pm - 3.30 £4

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Beautiful Butterflies30th May 2pm - 3.30pm

£4 booking essentialExplore Whipsnade Downs with the Ranger Team and discover more about the beautiful butterflies that call the Downs home.

THE NATIONAL TRUSTApril 1st. 7.45pm.

Ian Waller is a genealogist and ar-chive researcher. He will talk about the days before our country had the welfare system we know to-day: poverty. pauperism and the allow-ance.All meetings are held in the salvation army centre, dunstable.Guests are welcome at £3.We also run outings in the summer and a holiday once per year.If you would like to join the local group please contact: -Lynda Power 01582 696193

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 provided! Details from Pam on 01582 872608 [email protected]

PRIORY HOUSE Tel: 01582 891420

TEA TIME TALESRegular Tea Time Tales, with

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Dunstable Town Guides. 16th April

The History of Luton & Dunstable Hospital - Janet Graham

30th AprilThe Beauty of Butterflies Near & Far - Wilf Powell

24th MayThe Sinking of The Lustania - Bigger

than The Titanic? - Kay Kempster28th May

A Bull in a China Shop, working in Booths China Store, Bute St. Luton -

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THE ROTARY CLUBThe Rotary Club of Dunstable shares an international motto of “Service above Self”. The Club members raise money during the year to put into their Benevolent Fund and once a year this money is distributed to good causes and charities local to Dunstable and the surrounding vil-lages.Each year three Antiques Fairs are held at the Dunstable Leisure Centre where all the profits go into the Benevolent Fund. The next Fair is on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2015 and is open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Admis-sion is a modest £2 per person.How can you help? By having a stall at the event. Please contact Alan Tarsey on 01582 872673. By attending the event. By becoming a member of The Rotary Club and helping worthwhile causes in the community.More information can

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SIGHT CONCERN BEDFORDSHIREVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sight Concern Bedfordshire is a local charity which aims to enhance the independence and quality of lifeof blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton. Current volunteering opportunities includes: Home visiting and telephone be-friending. We offer full training and the chance to become a member of our friendly supportive team.Contact Joanna Clark 01234 [email protected]

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 welcome As 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


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