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The event is taking place in Priory Gardens on Saturday 8 June from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
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2013 Band Concerts now include SaturdaysDunstable Town Council is please to announce their annual Band Concert for 2013. New for this year some of the band concert concerts are on Saturdays and each Saturday concert will have their own theme. Make sure you come down and enjoy these lovely free concerts in thebeautiful setting of Grove House Gardens.
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The Town At The Crossroads - Part VIIDunstable
By Paul Heley
During the 13th and 14th centuries, Dunstaple (as it was starting to be called) entered into what
was, perhaps, the most prosper-ous period in its history. The Priory was flourishing, the town was bursting at the seams with visitors and pilgrims, the inns were full, and business was booming. The Priory had joined in with the business community and what is now Priory Gardens was its trading courtyard where upwards of 100 pack horses and carts took wool (but not only wool) through the South Street gate to ports north, east, south and west and returning with commodities from abroad. Stand and look over Priory Gardens and use you imagina-tion: picture a hive of activity with stables, store rooms, workshops and all the paraphinalia of a thriv-ing business where approximately 25 canons supervised an army of workers (but please note that not only was the Priory involved in such trade, there were many other courtyards (e.g. Maypole Yard off West Street) similarly employed.Some of the import/export mer-chants in the town were extremely wealthy and were the trailblazers of the Dunstable Fraternity 150 years later. Their wealth can be appreciated from a study of the 1297 Tax Return for Dunstaplia (Latin version) which has survived. To give some background :-Edward 1st attempted to rational-ise the administration of England (and, no doubt, also hoped to raise money so as to beat up the pesky Scots and Welsh). On Michaelmas Day, 1297, he set up a latter day Domesday Book and his assessors were required to determine by how much each household ex-ceeded its basic requirements, ie “that which is for sale”. It covered cereals, peas, beans, meat, poul-try, fish, hay, forage, horses, cows, pigs, sheep, affers (a general beast of burden past its prime - like me!)
and, finally, skins, iron, wood and personal household luxuries (if any). Any excess was taxed at one-ninth its value with the threshold being drawn at 9 shillings such that the minimum tax paid was 1 shilling (5p today).With regard to Dunstaple as a whole, its taxable value was approximately £200 and the tax paid by 122 people was £22 of whom John Duraunt (an extremely wealthy businessman living at the former royal palace) alone paid in excess of 46 shillings (being personally valued at nearly £21 - incredibly rich for those days). It’s interesting to note that the “religious” were exempt from tax. Lucky them!A rough and ready statistical analysis suggests a total Dunstaple population appraoaching 1000. It also shows the tremendous disparity between the “haves” and the “have nots” because some-thing over one-third of the people paid no tax at all, and the bottom 50%, ie the “us” of this world, contributed only 5% towards the total amount paid whereas the top 10%, ie “them”, contributed almost 50%.So, although Dunstaple as a town could be regarded as prosper-ous, it is clear that its prosperity lay in the hands of a few - a very few - and that the bulk of the people were merely small traders or casual labourers eking out a living either on, or not far off, the poverty line.Let’s fast forward to the mid 1300s and wonder about the Sanctus bell (named “Mary”) which hangs in the Priory Church. Look at its date. Does that ring a bell? (sorry about that!). 1350, the year after the Black Death (which had swept across Europe from Asia) eventually hit England wiping out something like 50% of the population in its wake. At the time, hygiene and sanitation were non existent and nobody knew
what caused this terrible scourge. It, together with the bad weather and poor harvests of previous years - leaving the people very weak and unable to resist the disease - was put down as a mark of God’s dissatisfaction with their sinful ways. Unfortunately for Dunstaple, the constant stream of travellers through the inns gave no respite and, consequently, the townspeople did everything they could think of to try and stop the Plague - hence “Mary” as an act of pious appeasement.Question : Terrible though the Black Death undoubtedly was, did any good come from it?Answer to last month’s hangover question dealing with a Dunstablian who was a “first” in his field :- John Dunstable (sometimes called the “Father of English Music”) was born around 1385 and educated at the Priory where he showed great tal-ent (not only at music). Sponsored by the Duke of Bedford, he spent some time at the Abbey School in St Albans and also at the courts of Henry 4th, 5th and 6th in addition to many in Europe. His musical style was innovative and he wrote the music for Henry 5th’s victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His talents stretched beyond music and he wrote treatises on mathematics and astronomy - but it is mainly through his music that his name still lives on. Quite a guy!
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townspeople did everything they could think of to try and stop the Plague - hence “Mary” as an act of pious appeasement.Question : Terrible though the Black Death undoubtedly was, did any good come from it?Answer to last month’s hangover question dealing with a Dunstablian who was a “first” in his field :- John Dunstable (some-times called the “Father of English Music”) was born around 1385 and educated at the Priory where he showed great talent (not only at music). Sponsored by the Duke of Bedford, he spent some time at the Abbey School in St Albans and also at the courts of Henry 4th, 5th and 6th in addition to many in Europe. His musical style was inno-vative and he wrote the music for Henry 5th’s victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His talents stretched beyond music and he wrote treatises on mathematics and astronomy - but it is mainly through his music that his name still lives on. Quite a guy!
A number of years ago, I was with my cousin and her hus-band (who had a reasonable
sized, sea going yacht) and we'd spent a while sailing around western Scotland. At the end, Dick asked me if there was anywhere that I would really like to go and, without even thinking, I said St Kilda - somewhere which had been on my "would love to visit but doubt I'll ever get there" list for many years.He didn't flinch!; and it was agreed that if I could get to the Outer Hebrides at the drop of a hat, we'd have a shot the following year. And, it happened: the 'phone call came, I leapt on my motorbike, charged off to Tarbert on the Isle of Harris and was met by Dick and Gillian a cou-ple of days later. NB Speed was of the essence, and a suitable weather window was imperative, because the seas round St Kilda are notori-ously tricky. Although you might get there, you might not be able to land (or even leave!)Anyway, next day we loaded up with provisions and diesel (the boat had an engine as well as sails) and during the afternoon, we sailed westwards through the Sound of Harris headed for St Kilda 50 miles away in the North Atlantic. We arrived overnight, dropped anchor, and went ashore by dinghy early next morning. I must admit to having a tremendous feeling of achieve-
ment upon first setting foot on the land - it was as though something long anticipated could now be ticked off and was almost mystical.I'd read a bit about St Kilda - dubbed "the island on the edge of the world" - and the more I read, the more intriguing it became. For example :- St Kilda is not an island as such but is an archipelago of four islands and a number of sea stacks. The main island is called Hirta but there is also Dun, Soay and Boreray. The whole archipelago is a result of volcanic outbursts 60 million (or so) years ago and has geological affinity with Rhum, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Faroes and Iceland plus many other places.Archaeological evidence shows it was first inhabited more than 3000 years ago and had been periodically inhabited ever since. Even before the Vikings (roughly 1000 years ago) and until the island's evacuation in 1930, people have been there continuously and it is amazing to think that folk have chosen to live on this remote, isolated, cold, rain lashed, storm riven island since time immemorial.Apart from the ancient "souter-rain" (literally "below ground") and "horned" habitable structures, Hebridean "black" houses had been used during the last few centuries. These were oval in shape (to combat the wind), had very thick stone walls, a single door for both animals
and family, a single window, no chimney for smoke to escape (hence "black" because of the soot encrust-ed interior) and a turf covered roof held down with ropes attached to heavy boulders. There are stomach churning accounts of how people and animals lived together in these old houses. Forget about sanitation! But during the mid 19th century, most (but not all) people moved out of the black houses into the usual idea of stone built, rectangular, cottages. It's important to note that there are no trees on St Kilda so wood (in the form of driftwood) was precious, and 99% of any structure was stone. There's plenty of that! The population never exceeded 200 and this number fluctuated greatly due to disease, epidemic, lack of sanitation, high infant mortality, emigration, etc. The life style of the St Kildans was unchanging: perhaps, and because they were living so close to the edge of disaster, their extreme conserva-tism and reluctance to change in any way is understandable.They grew some barley, oats and vegetables where possible, ate the mutton of the wild Soay sheep on the next island on occasions - but rarely ate fish. Although the sur-rounding seas teemed, fishing could be very dangerous in little boats and, anyway, the islanders considered fish to be relatively tasteless.
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For their staple, the islanders had adopted a completely unique diet based on sea birds. Since there are literally millions of them eg puffins, gannets, guillemots, kitti-wakes, fulmars to name but few, the sup-ply was inexhaustable. Birds were used mainly for food but their feathers and down were used in bedding and clothing and their oil was used for cooking, light-ing and heating. As food, they were either roasted, boiled or "grilled" in front of the fire. The fulmar was especially prized and was effectively "squeezed" in order to release its plentiful supply of oil.There was also the requirement to store the birds for the winter time and, after plucking and gutting, the flesh was dried. The landscape is covered with hundreds of "cleitean", ie small, stone built and turf roofed structures where the wind blowing through loosely packed stones could do the drying and the rain was kept out. Such structures are unique to St Kilda.In order to harvest the birds and their eggs from Hirta and Boreray, St Kildans had to be expert "cragsmen" in order to scale the precipitous cliffs - reputedly the highest in Britain. They climbed bare footed and it is suggested that evolution was slowly developing opposable toes in the men so as to cling onto tiny footholds on the cliff face. There is also the story of the "Mistress Stone" upon which a young man had to balance precariously in order to prove his ability as a cragsman and to be suitable as a husband and father. The graveyard on Hirta gives testimony to some of those who fell from these daunt-ing cliffs.Amongst the islanders themselves, money and politics played no part. Some of the more romantic writers have described the St Kildan lifestyle as "serene", "idyllic", "heavenly", "utopian", whilst those with their feet more firmly on the ground use such adjectives as "ignorant", "poverty stricken", "deprived", "medically una-ware". Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice on this one!The lifestyle was virtually an example of pure communism - everything was shared equally and everyone worked for the good of the community as well as for his own family. Each day, the men of the village met at a specific spot along "The Street" (singular) and decided what need-ed to be done that day and who would do what. This meeting was known as The Parliament. It is extremely poignant to walk along this deserted street, in and out of the deserted houses, trying to imagine the men, all dressed identically, deliberat-ing the day's events whist the womenfolk would prepare food or weave cloth.
Although St Kilda was, to a large extent isolated, it was not totally removed from the rest of the world. On a good day, it is possible to see the Outer Hebrides - and to be seen. Consequently, each com-munity knew of the other's existence and from times long past, St Kilda had come under the stewardship of Scottish clan chiefs who periodically sent their repre-sentatives to exact a form of tithe."Missionaries" had also visited St Kilda since well before 1700 and had con-verted the islanders from a type of Gaelic-Norse paganism into devout Christians. Some of these missionaries stayed for some time and contributed much towards the general welfare but one, the Rev. John Mackay - from the hell fire and brimstone Free Church of Scotland - was there from 1865 to '89 and exercised an exceedingly harsh rule and most likely did more harm than good. The missionar-ies were not only preachers and savers of souls but were also the school teacher, the doctor and someone who could intervene on the islanders' behalf when dealing with mainland officials - they were powerful people who could not be ignored.In times of emergency, the islanders had devised the "St Kilda mailboat" which was a variant on the "message in a bottle" idea. The "mailboat" would be launched in the hope that it would wash up on the Scottish mainland and acted upon. Some-times it worked, and one even got as far as Norway. On a grimmer note, there is the story of Lady Rachel Grange who had been ban-ished to St Kilda by her husband because she knew too much about his Jacobite sympathies and was prepared to spill the beans. Marooned on St Kilda for 7 years unable to speak Gaelic (and the islanders knew no English) she slowly went bonk-ers. Following her eventual release, she died in 1745 - by then completely mad.But over time, the St Kildans became increasingly aware that they were beyond the edge of normal society and that their life was unnecessarily primitive. This was emphasised during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as more and more visitors came to the island until, eventu-ally, in 1930, the islanders asked to be evacuated to the mainland. By this time, there were only 36 of them left and they realised that they were, effectively, a spe-cies on the edge of extinction.Thus ended the story of a particular group of people who, over centuries or even millenia, had followed a unique way of life. All that now remains are memories.
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knicker department and it is fair to say that the results were quite surprising. It may also be fair to say that this article is best suited to women and that men of a sensitive disposition (or those who would like to preserve a sense of mystery) might wish to turn the page.
The grand total was 72 pairs, without further comparison it seems like quite a lot but if you then consider that if you, dear reader, are sitting in a doctor's surgery, have hap-pened upon this publication on perhaps the 1st July, then, without the aid of a wash-ing machine, I could survive, (although on many days, with a fair degree of discomfort – I will come to that) until precisely 10th September.....a whole summer of knickers.
So to categories; the first, most practical and frankly the point I should have stopped at, are the days of the week knickers, 7 days, 7 pairs, the work is done. However, there is the problem of colours; I never wear Sunday because they are a slightly Caucasian flesh toned pink with yellow trim and there is nothing nice about flesh of a certain age and certainly no need to match any garment to it but particularly not a garment that is likely to be next to the biggest expanse of said flesh. They are also a tad frilly and
under some clothes may sug-gest a hint of baby knickers or maybe the adult incontinence pant and no-one wants to sug-gest that do they? So at best 6 days worth but only with the right outfit.
Ladies, I now come on to those knickers that are at the very back of the drawer, the sexy little numbers that were either bought for us (wrong size but you have to admire their optimism) or the ones that came in a match-ing set, sometimes even with suspender belt. Let me digress to the suspender belt for just one moment. Some of us, (yes me) did make brave attempts to breach the chasm between belt and stocking top with a piece of elastic under such tension that should either end fail, the recoil could have resulted in significant injury. I think, unless sylph like, we mostly reach the same conclu-sion and that is, framing and concentrating the worst bits of flesh into bulgy mounds is not conducive to anyone reaching even the lowest heights of pas-sion. I digressed, even without the aforementioned many of these sexy little numbers are not without an element of pain. G-strings, Tangas, Bra-zilian fit (not to be mistaken with other similar sounding services) and even boy shorts can, without any encourage-ment from their owner, travel to parts they were not destined for and whilst on their journey induce significant discomfort
and even pain – without going into too much more detail lets just call that minus 14 days of knickers.
Shapewear, so called because you get an aerobic workout pulling it on. Yes, since the days of Trinny and Suzan-nah we have been lulled into believing that shapewear will transform our figures into the goddesses we imagine and in-deed if you have the required grip strength to pull them into the desired position the area for which they are intended is instantly and impressively compressed. It is unfortunate that the adjacent areas to this now become the recipient of transferred flesh – another piece of shapewear perhaps. In the defence of shapewear I do have a slip which is very effective under skirts and dresses however, it compress-es my thighs together so much that my legs are slightly spring loaded so that I can only take miniscule steps forwards under great effort and can manage the stairs only by moving my legs from the knees down. Minus 5 days.
And so finally to the comfy pants, the happy pants, M&S cotton pants, the lacy 3 in a pack from TU pants, the spotty, flowery, pretty multi-pack pants from Primark, the okay to wear in a changing room pants, the pack them just-in-case pants. Hooray for the everyday pants........I'll let you do the maths.
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2. Get the best deal on your holiday spending by getting the right card for the job
Choose the best plastic and the rates are unbeat-able. The cheapest way to spend abroad is to use a specialist overseas credit card that you only use when abroad. Though you must repay it in full each month, preferably by direct debit, so there’s no interest or that more than wipes out any gain.
Most plastic adds a 3% ‘load’, so spend £100 of euros and it costs £103. Yet these top cards smash bureaux de change with near-perfect rates, as they are ‘load’ free worldwide. The cards include Hali-fax Clarity, Post Office, Saga (over 50s) and, for Nationwide FlexAccount holders ONLY, its Select card. Even poor credit scorers can get them too via the Aqua card. To find the best for you, read http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/spendingoverseas
Fail to pay these in full and you’ll pay 11.9-34.9% representative APR.
3. Urgently check if your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid
These give access to EU state-run hospitals and GPs on the same basis as locals. If they pay noth-ing, nor do you. Four million of these cards will expire this year, so check you are not one of them and renew it now.
Don't leave it at home, as it's only valid if you show it. If you need to renew it, don’t Google it is as you’ll end up looking at scam sites that charge £15. You never have to pay to get or renew an EHIC. Ignore any ‘pay for fast-track scams’ – it's always free. Go via www.ehic.org.uk 4. Don’t pay the earth for travel insurance
Getting insurance with your holiday is usually expensive, yet it's still important to get it at the same time for holiday or you’re not covered for cancellations. If you go away twice a year, including weekends, even if they’re in pre-booked accommodation in the UK, an annual policy is usually cheapest.
If you just want cheap do-the-job type policies covering medical and lost luggage rather than big compensation in the event of volcanoes, prices can be very cheap – as little as £16 for an indi-vidual in Europe up to £42 for a family worldwide. Full help to find the cheapest, including over 65s, at www.mse.me/travelinsurance 5. For the cheapest deals, book flights early and package deals late
With flights, early booking's usually cheaper – leave it late and you compete with business folk willing to pay big bucks. Use comparison sites such as skyscanner.net, travelsupermarket.com and kayak.co.uk to hone down prices. With pack-ages, booking less than eight weeks before depar-ture will get you the hottest bargains, provided you're flexible.
Let your wallet take a holiday when you go abroad. If you’re planning a trip away, act now to avoid pain in Spain, getting hustled in Brussels,
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6. Don’t wait till the airport to get travel cash
They know you're a captive customer, so they give a shocking deal. If you must get it from the airport, at least pre-order for airport pick-up. To show the differ-ence on the day I checked, it cost £270 to get €300 at the airport, but the same company only charged £250 for pre-ordered pick up. For the very hottest rates, do a comparison using tools like my www.travelmoneymax.com - though even this doesn’t beat the best travel cards (see point 2).
7. Always pre-book airport parking
If you need to drive (public transport's often cheap-er), cut costs by booking early – don’t just turn up. There are a range of comparison sites which help such as skyparksecure.com, aph.com and fhr-net.co.uk. Local knowledge can sometimes trump this with much cheaper just off-site deals. Sometimes airport hotels have inclusive parking and occasion-ally that can undercut the parking itself. 8. Going to the USA? You need an ESTA (Elec-tronic System for Travel Authorisation)
Most UK citizens holidaying in the US must pay $14 for an ESTA before they go. They last two years or until your passport expires, so you don't need one if you've been recently, though double-check your status. Beware applying via spam sites, as you'll be charged more. 9. Posh hotel rooms at colossal discounts.
The start point is comparison sites like Trivago.co.uk and Travelsupermarket.com. Yet bigger discounts are possible with a raft of tricks such as uncovering top secret Lastminute.com hotels by playing detective with anonymous 3-5 star rooms (cut and paste the description into Google and it's often revealed).
This is just the start though, for a lesson in cheap hotel tricks go to www.mse.me/cheaphotels 10. Don't pay to pay for budget airlines
Some budget airlines charge up to £12 PER PERSON return to pay for their flights. They get away with this by often having one no-cost niche payment system, so all others are 'added extras'. So tool up to avoid these. For Ryanair, outrageously, the only option is its prepaid Mastercard. With BMI Baby and Jet2 you need a Visa Electron.
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I usually write about the present day plight of the pensioner, but this time I write about the
future pensioner and what the future might hold for those retiring at 68 starting in 2017. You really should consider the situation as it will apply to you at that time. I don’t refer to the universal single tier pen-sion. This will certainly get rid of the muddle and may-hem of the present benefits and credits shambles. No, I am thinking about the extra three years you will be expected to work before you reach state pension payment age.The retirement age will apply to the whole working spectrum, from those in sedimentary occupations to those requiring hard physi-cal labour. As most of us elders can tell you, when you reach the mid 60's things do not work so well within the human frames, knees don’t work so well, you begin to realise that your lower back becomes
rather stiff and painful, rheumatism strikes - it hap-pens to us all eventually. We realise that work we used to carry out at home gets too heavy to carry out, you hire somebody to do it for you. So my question is. How will these working in the hard physical labour area - what will happen to them or you when the job gets to the point when you can no longer carry out your duties? The present system would not allow you a disability benefit if you physically could not carry out your job. They would send you to a 'fitness to work' exami-nation, where you will be judged by a person whose qualifications are not known, given a few tasks to carry out and in most cases be found that, regardless of medical opinion, you are fit to carry out certain duties. The present system uses a foreign registered company and probably operates to a 'payment by results' scheme. You can
appeal the decision, many do and a large number of tribunal hearings find for the claimant, but all this takes time. People are suf-fering from this problem now - but do you want it in the future? In my opinion, such decisions as fitness for work should be left to the medical profession and not a system which is in power to ensure that any credit you might be entitled to is the least amount to be paid by government decree.As I stated previously, the universal single tier pension will be an asset to future pensioners. Some of the more unfair methods em-ployed to ensure the deficit shortfall is met, are not. Fair taxation is the answer, not expecting those who work for a living having to meet all of the requirements to balance the economy. One good question you could ask, if you cannot carry out hard physical labour, where will the sedimentary jobs come from?
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Fiction - It is the owner to the left of a bound-ary who is responsible for maintaining fences, walls etc
Fact - The title deeds show who is responsible for maintaining the boundary to a property
Fiction - A property owner has an obligation to erect a fence or other barrier around their property
Fact - Generally, there is no obligation to erect a barrier unless you need to keep pets from straying, or there is a clause in the deeds stipulating it
Fiction - If the posts of a fence face your way you are the owner of the fence
Fact - Though it is usual to erect a fence with the smooth side facing your neighbours, this is not compulsory. But if you erect a fence, you are generally considered its owner
Fiction - If the fence you own becomes dam-aged, you are obliged to repair or replace it
Fact - You are only obliged to repair or maintain a fence if the deeds specify it, but if it becomes dangerous or causes damage, you could face claims for compensation if you don’t
Regardless of the law, it is good practice to work with your neighbours not against them, so if your fence needs fixing, just do it, or get someone in who can.
Since October 2011, homeowners are responsible only for the maintenance of pipes or drains on their own property. Once they cross the boundary line onto the pavement or road, they become the responsibility of the water company. In addition, the water company is liable for all shared sewers (i.e. drains that meet from more than one building) even if they are on private land.So, how do you find out where the blockage is? A chat with a neighbour or a quick look into the inspection chamber should give you a clue. Most blockages can be easily cleared and you could have a go yourself with drainage rods, but as it’s a dirty, smelly job, or if you are struggling to locate the source, you might want to call in a specialist. Occasionally, blockages occur due to a collapsed or broken drain, in which case you will need a professional to inspect the damage and quote for remedial work. You can choose whoever you like to repair drains on your own property. At Home&In The GardenA toilet that won’t flush, sinks that won’t empty, grates that overflow, and an unpleasant smell are all tell-tale signs that there is a blockage or damage to the pipes, drains or sewers that service your property. But who is responsible for carrying out the work?
Domestic Fencing... Fact Or Fiction?
There’s often confusion about who is responsible for maintaining
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Fiction - It is the owner to the left of a bound-ary who is responsible for maintaining fences, walls etc
Fact - The title deeds show who is responsible for maintaining the boundary to a property
Fiction - A property owner has an obligation to erect a fence or other barrier around their property
Fact - Generally, there is no obligation to erect a barrier unless you need to keep pets from straying, or there is a clause in the deeds stipulating it
Fiction - If the posts of a fence face your way you are the owner of the fence
Fact - Though it is usual to erect a fence with the smooth side facing your neighbours, this is not compulsory. But if you erect a fence, you are generally considered its owner
Fiction - If the fence you own becomes dam-aged, you are obliged to repair or replace it
Fact - You are only obliged to repair or maintain a fence if the deeds specify it, but if it becomes dangerous or causes damage, you could face claims for compensation if you don’t
Regardless of the law, it is good practice to work with your neighbours not against them, so if your fence needs fixing, just do it, or get someone in who can.
Since October 2011, homeowners are responsible only for the maintenance of pipes or drains on their own property. Once they cross the boundary line onto the pavement or road, they become the responsibility of the water company. In addition, the water company is liable for all shared sewers (i.e. drains that meet from more than one building) even if they are on private land.So, how do you find out where the blockage is? A chat with a neighbour or a quick look into the inspection chamber should give you a clue. Most blockages can be easily cleared and you could have a go yourself with drainage rods, but as it’s a dirty, smelly job, or if you are struggling to locate the source, you might want to call in a specialist. Occasionally, blockages occur due to a collapsed or broken drain, in which case you will need a professional to inspect the damage and quote for remedial work. You can choose whoever you like to repair drains on your own property.
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GONE ARE the days of ‘wardrobe on wheels’ or ‘only teachers drive those’ jokes. Volvo now has some seriously stylish cars in its stable - and the V40 is the latest one.
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Like all Volvos it is well built but this has a defi-nite athletic appearance
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But does it deliver? Absolute-ly. The 1984cc five cylinder, 20 valve oil-burner churns out 175bhp, so 0-62 comes in a rapid 8.6 seconds. The wide car sits low on the road and takes corners on rails. The diesel rattle is barely notice-able, even on start up, and, as with all Swedish-made cars, the seats are ultra supportive on long commutes.
The V40 isn’t just about performance and grip though; it also provides enough space for four-up. The boot, al-though not massive, is decent enough to shove in every-thing a young family might need – from a week’s worth of shopping to a couple of baby buggies and all the gear that goes with young kids.
Of course, safety is never an issue with Volvo and the
V40 is no different. It is the safest car in its class, having achieved the highest score ever recorded by EuroNCAP in recent crash tests. This is thanks, in part, to pioneer-ing technologies such as the world's first pedestrian airbag and Volvo's autonomous braking system, City Safety, which also now qualifies for reduced insurance premiums.
And, as you might expect with a diesel turbo, the £24,795.00 V40 D4, on test here, is an efficient motor. On average it can return up to 65.7mpg, so it certainly endorses Volvo’s thinking that it “offers the solution for drivers who want a premium vehicle experience with low emissions and low running costs, but who don't want to sacrifice equipment, styling or safety features".
Put simply, the V40 delivers unprecedented choice in the premium hatchback sector without compromise. It’s a great car; not the cheapest – but you get what you pay for - usually.
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GONE ARE the days of ‘wardrobe on wheels’ or ‘only teachers drive those’ jokes. Volvo now has some seriously stylish cars in its stable - and the V40 is the latest one. Like all Volvos it is well built but this has a definite athletic appearance about it. From the twin tailpipes to the low profile tyres on 18 inch rims the V40 D4 SE obviously means business. But does it deliver? Absolutely. The 1984cc five cylinder, 20 valve oil-burner churns out 175bhp, so 0-62 comes in a rapid 8.6 seconds. The wide car sits low on the road and takes corners on rails. The diesel rattle is barely noticeable, even on start up, and, as with all Swedish-made cars, the seats are ultra supportive on long commutes. The V40 isn’t just about performance and grip though; it also provides enough space for four-up. The boot, although not massive, is decent enough to shove in everything a young family might need – from a week’s worth of shopping to a couple of baby buggies and all the gear that goes with young kids. Of course, safety is never an issue with Volvo and the V40 is no different. It is the safest car in its class, having achieved the highest score ever recorded by EuroNCAP in recent crash tests. This is thanks, in part, to pioneering technologies such as the world's first pedestrian airbag and Volvo's autonomous braking system, City Safety,
which also now qualifies for reduced insurance premiums. And, as you might expect with a diesel turbo, the £24,795.00 V40 D4, on test here, is an efficient motor. On average it can return up to 65.7mpg, so it certainly endorses Volvo’s thinking that it “offers the solution for drivers who want a premium vehicle experience with low emissions and low running costs, but who don't want to sacrifice equipment, styling or safety features". Put simply, the V40 delivers unprecedented choice in the premium hatchback sector without compromise. It’s a great car; not the cheapest – but you get what you pay for - usually.
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Shampoo, Conditioner & TreatmentsThese are the foundations of your hair styl-ing so you should definitely splurge here. You most definitely get what you pay for – we’ve recently launched a luxury range, Couture Hair, and the ingredients are far superior and have more scientific listing of ingredients. You’ll find more expensive ranges that you won’t need to use as much as they are concentrated so they last longer, often they are multi-tasking too. With an intensive conditioning masque you will only use this once or twice a week so it’s a treat and should leave your hair feeling renewed and rejuvenated so you should definitely splurge on this.
Pastes/GelsYou’re looking for texture and hold with these types of styling products and quite of-ten you’ll find that a cheaper brand perform just as well. You’re using just small amounts so as long as you’re not overloading your hair, you can look at saving on these.
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Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels This will help sustain energy levels throughout the day and prevent cravings for sugary food. Follow the next few points to help with this.
Eat regular healthy meals – including breakfastA healthy breakfast will set your day off to a good start and prevent those mid morning sugar cravings. Aim to have 3 small meals and 2 snacks a day, try and eat every 3 hours and ditch the sugary foods and drinks.
Choose Whole-Wheat/Wholegrain Bread, Pasta, RiceThese foods are known as complex carbohydrates which take longer for the body to break down into sugar. They contain more natural vitamins and minerals than their white counterparts.
Eat Healthy FatsHealthy fats such as vegetable oils, olive oil and oily fish will actually help you lose weight. The fat in oily fish may increase the amount of calories you burn in a day.
Chew Your Food Well And Eat SlowlyYour body will recognise when you have had enough to eat sooner, as it takes twenty minutes for the stomach to tell the brain that you are full.
Drink Plenty Of FluidsAim to drink 1.5 litres of water a day to help you flush away toxins and keep you hydrated. Be aware that thirst can actually be mistaken for hunger pangs.
Avoid Caffeine And AlcoholCaffeine and alcohol are dehydrating and can also contribute to the appearance of cellulite. Include a healthy protein source in every meal. Proteins can help you feel fuller for longer as they take longer to digest. Healthy protein foods include lean meats, dairy, eggs, fish, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses, peas and lentils.
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Eat Your 5 A Day!Fruit and vegetables contain a broad range of vita-mins and minerals and make a great healthy snack between meals, eat with nuts/seeds for extra blood sugar balancing.
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Following the success of Mother’s Day which originated in the USA, it seemed apt of course to give Dads a chance to be recog-nised for a special day in the year when they too could be treated and pampered. It is acknowledged that a lady called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother's Day celebrations and she planned a day to give thanks to fathers and indeed this special day has been celebrated in the USA since 1910.Held on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day is a day to honour those who play a fatherly role and visit them and or treat them to gifts to show how important they are in our lives. With the increase in availability of personally printed products, Dads often get given mugs, T’shirts or calendars. Depending on the age of the children involved a specially drawn picture or painted pebbles can be treasured for years to come - for those who are older a pub lunch is often favoured!
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In rivers and canals, streams, lakes, reservoirs and sea, angling is one of the UK’s most
popular sports. It is estimated that 3.3 million people partici-pate on a regular basis. People enjoy fishing for a variety of reasons. Some love the peace and tranquillity they find outdoors. Others relish the opportunity to socialise with like-minded individuals and take part in competitions, usu-ally organised by angling clubs. Many pick up their rods each weekend because they enjoy the challenge of trying to out-smart the fish, deciding which stretch of the water to fish in, persuading the fish that the lure is food, and of course the thrill of the catch.Fishing enthusiasts need a rod, something to attract the fish, nets, and suitable clothing. Rods can vary hugely in price depend-ing on their size, quality and specifications. Skills involve casting a rod, tying knots, and catching and releasing the fish. Fishermen (and women) believe it is the combination of good equipment and fishing skills that leads to greatest suc-cess. There are a variety of different lures and baits. Natural baits
include live worms and maggotsArtificial baits are often made from types of human food. Man made lures seek to replicate the food that fish eat. Different ones are suitable in different circum-stances and most anglers have their favourites.
Three types of fishing are most prevalent in the UK:
Fly fishing - Used to catch fish like trout and salmon, as well as pike, bass and carp. Fish are caught using very light artificial flies - made by tying hair, fur, feathers and other materials together. They are cast with a fly rod and a fly line.
Fresh water fishing - Uses water that contains minute quantities of dissolved salts. Some of the
most important freshwater fish are bass, catfish, pickerel, pike sunfish, trout, salmon, muskel-lunge, sturgeon and walleye. ‘Coarse fishing’ is the term used to describe fishing in fresh water for any species other than salmon or trout.
Sea fishing - This obviously takes place in or by the sea. Most sea angling takes place from a boat, but it can also be done in estuaries, on piers and from rocks. Piers and jetties are ideal places for catching mackerel and codling. Mullet, flounder and dab are often found in estuaries and harbours. Conger eel live in the foam covered seas next to rocky headlands, and bass can be caught from beaches.
There is a requirement for most anglers to have a rod licence and fishing permit. The Environment Agency oversees this and fines may be imposed for none compli-ance. Anglers must also abide by local byelaws. Izaak Walton was a seventeenth century fisherman who wrote The Compleat Angler. He famously said, ‘I have laid aside business and gone a’fishing.’ Why not join those 3.3 million people who regularly do the same?
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Ardley Hill School, Lowther Road, Dunstable, each Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9pm. No charge, donations accepted. NFSH contact Pam Hill on 01582 606182. Come for interest or healing.
D.A.W.G. SOCIAL CLUB
THE DUNSTABLE ORBIT CLUB
We are a small and friendly Dunstable based social group meeting once a month with a wide variety of speakers during the winter and outdoor events and visits during the summer. Each year we also arrange two evenings with a meal and professional entertainment.We would welcome new members (couples and singles). For further information and a free visit why not contact Brian on 01525 754189.
Dunstable Garden Club meet on the second Monday evening of each month at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Community Hall, Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable. The Club has been in existence for many years and maintaining a steady membership. The subscription is only £10 per year which entitles members to attend eight winter meetings with speakers and a selection of summer outings from May onwards to various interesting and well-known garden venues. Visitors are very welcome at £2 each so why not come along and meet some of the members who would love to see fresh faces.
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Regular slots availableor for family partiesContact: Mrs Nicola Talbot
“The more you put in, the more you get out” is certain-ly true for the members of Dunstable and District Orbit Club. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the club has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities from events such as quizzes, race nights, stalls at Carnivals etc. However, there is more to Orbit than the comradeship and teamwork involved in organising fundraising events. The emphasis is very much on having fun in all their activities including a wide range of social pursuits such as archery, 10-pin bowling, cinema/theatres, guided walks, progressive meals etc. The club plan events to suit all budgets and many of them are free or at a low cost. Membership is only £10 annually. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Dunstable Rugby Club, Bedford Road , Houghton Regis 8pm. You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome. Contact Mark on 01582 539379, Julie on 01582 535761 www.orbitclub.org.uk/dunstable
We 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 Watling 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
We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) in Chews House in High Street South, Dunstable, from 1pm to 5pm. We would welcome new members of all standards and you do not need a partner. If anyone is interested please call: 01582 664485
DUNSTABLE BRIDGE CLUB
CHILTERN CEILIDHS
WATLING STREET CLUB
Join our friendly guided walk at blows downs dunstable on sunday July 3rd. the walk will be a short 2 miles but undu-lating, at a leisurly pace. on the way we talk about the flora and fauna of this wildlife trust owned nature reserve which will include the area of the chalk pits where the wild orchids should be in abundance.Meet at the far end of Half moon lane , dunstable at 3pm.Tel. for further details, tony bliss 01582 704664.
Chiltern Ceilidhs - a regular ceilidh/barn dance on the 2nd Friday of the month. All ages welcome, no experi-ence required and live music from our house band every month! The dances start at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) and tickets are £7 (£5 conc) with under 10s getting in free. Venue: The Polish Club, Albion street, Dunstable, LU6 3AZContact: 01582 475655, email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.chilternceilidhs.info
The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hos-telling 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 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
BLOWS DOWNS CONSERVATION GROUP
1ST TOTTERNHOE BROWNIES Small Brownie Pack ‘only down the hill to Totternhoe’If you are interested come alongfor an evening and find out how muchfun you can have.Spaces availableTuesday Evening ‘s term time6.00pm – 7.30pmAges 7 – 10Please contact Zoe Hurry01582 666942
EATON BRAY TAVERNERS BRIDGE CLUB
The club meets every Friday even-ing from 7.30-10.30pm at the Methodist Church, Eaton Bray High St. to play duplicate bridge.£1 for members, £2 for visitors.Tel: 01525 221779
TODDINGTON COMMUNITY CAFELast year you helped us raise and donate nearly £800 to local causes/services, including Toddington schools, Keech Hospice Care, and the Neo-natal Unit at the L&D. This year we have already raised money for the Samaritans and Stray Cat Rescue. A huge thanks to all those who have supported us, including the Baptist Church and St. George’s Church, who kindly allow us to use their facilities, also to the Nisa for supplying tea and coffee.If you would like to find out more about the Community Cafe, any of its causes, or just enjoy tasty home-made treats with a cuppa, come along and join us.Our coffee mornings will be held on the following dates:Thursday June 6th, 9.15-11.30am, in the Baptist Church, in aid of the Mary Seacole Housing AssociationThursday June 20th, 9.15-11.30am, in the Wilkinson Hall, in aid of the Mary Seacole Housing AssociationWe will have a stall at the Tod-dington Summer Fete on June 29th, supporting Mary Seacole Housing Association.
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 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
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, also where they can meet like minded people, make new friends and enjoy a varied social life in a safe and friendly environ-ment. We meet once a week, we now have a room in the Conservative Club, High Street North . Dunstable Annual fee -£26For more information please contact Sandy on 07813 262556
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 (ex-cept 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
BREATHEASYDo you suffer from a lung condi-tion? Then why not come and join our local Support group - breath-easy - Part of the British lung foundation. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter new-ton 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
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Bring the kids and join us on the first Sunday of the month get involve with National Trusts 50 thing to do before
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Each Sunday you’ll get to cross an-other fantastic activity off you list and get outdoors and discover something new! We’ll be taking the kids to ex-plore outdoors so remember to dress for the weather.
Orchid Hunt and Nature WalkSaturday 15th June
11am - 1pm £2Join us on this fantastic walk and
discover the natural gems of the Downs.
Hopefully the orchids will be in full bloom and you will be surrounded by hundreds. Our wardens will guide you through the different fascinating and beautiful wildlife and plant life found at the Downs
Glow worm walksSaturday 13th July &
Saturday 20th July £2Discover these magical creatures
Come and observe these fascinating little creatures at night your children will be so excited about this event. Your own torch for viewing would be essential So bring a little sparkle into your lives and witness this wonderful event. Each walk will be lead by one of our Ranger team.
Kite FestivalSaturday 27th & Sunday 28th July
Come fly your kite!Join us over this fantastic fun filled weekend. There will be plenty to do from kids activities, face painting, entertainers, browsing the market stalls and plenty more. Be amazed as giant kites in the shape of bears, tigers and stars float across the sky and world famous display teams fly kites in breathtaking patterns.
For Information: Chilterns Gateway Centre Shop,
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DUNSTABLE NETBALL CLUBThe Club’s objective is to foster and promote the sport of netball, providing opportunities for recrea-tion and competition.Dunstable Netball Club Junior ses-sion is held at All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bed-fordshire LU5 5AB from 6pm till 7.15 on Thursday evenings. Chil-dren are required to wear suitable training shoes, bring a drink and £3.00 subscription fees per week.The adult session is held at All Saints Academy, as above from 7.30 - 9.00 on Thursday evenings. It is open to all ages and abilities and is a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends. £3.00 subscription fee per weekJunior membership of the Club is open to :Boys in School years 5 & 6Females in School Year 5 to adultChildren aged 8 (school year 4) will be accepted if a Club Coach deems them to have exceptional development qualities and on the agreement of the committee.For further information, find us on Facebook(Dunstable Net-ball Club)
DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUBAfter the cold winter it is wonder-ful to get out into the garden again and enjoy the colour and scents of Spring. The Club has monthly out-ings to various well known gardens such as Beth Chatto’s, the Wisbech Rose Festival, Audley End and Wa-terperry. Our evening talks on dif-ferent horticultural topics start again in September to April. If you are interested in joining us the annual subscription is £10. More info from - Mary Chapman 01582 603710
TEA TIME TALESPriory House Heritage Centre
Tel: 01582 890270Local History Talks
with Tea/CoffeeThursday 2.30pm, - 4.00pm
£4.50 per personJune 6th
St Fredmund - Fact or Fiction?June 20th
The SuffragettesJuly 4th
Dunstable makes life easier, the coming of the amenities!
July 18thJohn Dunstaple, Medieval Musician
THE HEALING TRUSTArdley Hill School, Lowther Road, Dunstable, each Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9pm. No charge, donations accepted. NFSH contact Pam Hill on 01582 606182. Come for interest or healing.
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Stray Cay Rescue Coffee Morning 22 June 2013
9am - 1pm Wilkinson Hall
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TODDINGTON VILLAGE FETE : Saturday June 29th
FUN DOG SHOW Classes : (starting at 1.30p.m.)
1. Waggiest tail 2. Cutest puppy(up to 12 months) 3. Most appealing eyes 4. Best trick 5. Prettiest Bitch 6. Handsomest Dog 7. Best Veteran(over 8 years old) 8. Dog most like its owner 9. Best Junior handler( child 10 or under) 10. Best dog in fancy dress. 11. Best in Show. (chosen from winners of classes 1-10.) Entries cost £1.00 per class (or £2.00 for 3 classes if entry made before the day). Entries can be made at Punch Opticians from 15th – 28th June and on the day from 12.30p.m. on the Green. Entry forms will be delivered to Toddington households before 15th June and will also be available for anyone outside the village from Punch Opticians.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class will receive rosettes and certificates and there will be rosettes for show champion and reserve champion.
The dog show is being run by Toddington Guides. . Any profit made will go towards Christmas parcels for senior citizens.
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