Helen Nellis HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Retirement
Dear Friends and Colleagues Please find here a letter from Helen on her retirement. Kind regards Helen Nellis HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Twitter @LLieutenantBeds...
Wanderbus – Revised Excursion Programme Nov / Dec 2022
Revised Wanderbus Excursion programme including November’s trip to Burghley House Christmas Fair. Note: Income from the excursions helps towards Wanderbus operating costs. Programme Details available here ...
Message from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service – 8th August 2022
FIELD FIRES – We are appealing to the public – PLEASE SHARE We are in a period of drought in Bedfordshire and need to urge everyone NOT to put others at risk when the fields, grass and ground are as dry and flammable as they are currently. Having attended several large fires over the las...
CBC Highways Consultation – 40mph on Shefford Road, Meppershall
Meppershall residents are encouraged to please support this proposal. PUBLIC NOTICE CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A 40MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SHEFFORD ROAD, MEPPERSHALL Reason for proposal: The speed limit is intended to act as a buffer between the existing 30mph and National Speed L...
Village Festival of Britain Sign Repairs
The Parish Council has arranged for repairs to the Festival of Britain sign found that the entrance to Crackle Hill Road. If you see a strange man removing it today (3rd August 2022) please don’t be alarmed as it needs to be removed for the repairs to be carried out in his workshop. Alessandra...
Festival for Older People 2022 – Save the Date – Friday 7th October
Festival for Older People 2022 – Save the Date Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire will be hosting the Festival for Older People for the 9th year: Friday 7th October 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick The focus for the day is to celebrate older people an...
Avian Flu confirmed near Blunham – 28th July 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) have advised on Thursday 28th July that a case of avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed near Blunham. The confirmed case is on a private property and isn’t a wild bird. Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease that mainly affects birds. There are cu...
Vandalism to PC Stores on Centenary Field – AGAIN!
It is disappointing to report that yet again the PC Stores adjacent to the Village Hall on Centenary Field has been vandalised. This mindless damage will now incur additional expenditure to fix it – all money that comes from our residents council tax and could be better spent on other things. ...
A message from Samaritans – Talk to Us
“We’re hear for you” This July Samaritans is reminding the public that its volunteers are here around the clock to offer a listening ear to anyone who is struggling to cope. Amid continuing uncertainty, Samaritans is highlighting the power of talking as part of the charity’s annual Talk t...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire’s Service of Thanksgiving
Dear Friends and Colleagues https://youtu.be/ZZSBM7g99K8 I am delighted to attach a video of the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and for the volunteers of Bedfordshire which was held at St Mary’s Church, Luton on Sunday 22nd May...