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Luton Summer Festival

Luton Summer Festival

Now in its fourth year, Luton Summer Festival returns once again to St George's Square, Luton for eight days of free outdoor entertainment.

Luton Paws for Thought

Staff at Luton Specsavers branch

An opticians in Luton is hosting a range of fun activities during a fundraising day in aid of Guide Dogs.

'One in a million'

faryl smith

PROMS IN THE PARK Twinwood Arena, Clapham Saturday, August 7, doors open at 5.30pm

Personal experiences subject of exhibition

Space and Time

Space and Time Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford Until August 29. 11am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday and 2pm and 5pm on Sunday. Free Entry. A ground-breaking exhibition showing artwork created by

Project to bring community together

Sheet music

HEAR AND NOWAll All Saints Church Westbourne Road Saturday, July 31, at 7pm

Stars set to shine in feast of theatre fun

Mr Ripley

Former eastenders star Michelle Ryan is among the stars heading to the Northampton theatre this autumn.

The Butterfly Walk

Museums Luton is organising free guided nature walks for the family this summer in and around the town.

Put together your book over a coffee and chat

Ania Bas

Art Artist Ania Bas Bedford Creative Arts, Midland Road, Bedford Today, at 11am-4pm Come along to the new headquarters of Bedford Creative Arts to join artist Ania Bas for a cup of coffee while

Summer fun

Summer holiday funCecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum All Summer Families can while away the holiday hours this summer - at a museum and art gallery. There are free activities for children

Get ready for a Bedfringe bonanza

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Company

BEDFRINGE FESTIVAL The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road and the Ent Shed, Castle Road, Bedford July 30-31. WITH an incredible amount of fine acts lined up to be showcased at this year's festival you'd be



Bedfordshire News


New scheme allows parents to check for sex offenders

Bedfordshire Police

A new scheme, launched on August 1 will enable parents, carers and guardians to enquire whether individuals with access to their children are likely to pose a risk of harm. The Child Sex Offenders..

Father and sons jailed for 'mob handed' attack

Luton Crown Court

A father and his three sons have been jailed after a court heard how they arrived "mob handed" in a Bedford street to launch an attack on a group of people.Jan Kovac senior led a gang of six to

Medals galore for Bedfordshire's only vineyard

Lady Whitbread at the House of Lords last week with Derek Smedley, our Master of Wine, and the Chairman of the Judges,  Susan McCraith MW

Warden abbey Vineyard, no stranger to awards for its wines over the past twenty years, has had a very successful season and has received a total of twelve awards this summer. Starting with the



Music

Luton Summer Festival

Luton Summer Festival

Do you want to experience all the fun of a festival without having to pay a fortune?


Travel

Walking the hills of Scotland

Lochranza

After a two-hour climb up the steep, rocky mountainside of An Sgurr, the view from the highest peak on the Isle of Eigg was breathtaking.


Theatre Reviews

Oklahoma! returns to the stage

Theatre

How do you bring a musical set in the dusty world of 1907 America back to life after 77 years on the stage?

Eating Out

The Falcon

Good in parts - but not quite the finished article

FOOD REVIEW: The Falcon, Bletsoe - History is everywhere in this 17th century coaching inn; but in this case I find myself agreeing with the founder of the motor Henry Ford, who famously said: ‘History is bunk.’


Features

Tony's designs turn flat plans into living and breathing cities

Plans for Songjiang

Ten years after Bedford architect Anthony Mackay put pen to paper to turn poor agricultural land into a new urban centre, the Chinese city of Songjiang is now home to more than 80,000 people.

Carnival couple get set for River Festival

Founders: Judith and David Brown who set up Utopia Mas

Walking along the banks of the Great River Ouse, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that in less than two weeks time, it hosts Bedford's biggest festival.

Village vicar unveils ambitious plans for community centre

Looking to the future: Reverend Jeremy Crocker at Elstow Abbey

Hidden in the shadows of Elstow Abbey, the crumbled remains of Hillersden Mansion may not look like much more than a pile of rubble.



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