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LETTER FROM
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NEWS IN BRIE
BLANKET BOY
BEDFORDS
FOLK HERO!
Sam Ashworth is a 21 year old former Mark Rutherford pupil pursuing a career
in engineering. Nothing too unusual about that, except Sam is also known as
Blanket Boy his superhero alterego (hell hate that! Ed), determined to help
and humanise Bedfords homeless. In August 2015 I walked past a homeless
guy outside Lurke Street car park. I was about to walk on when I glanced down
and noticed he was reading my favourite book, The Great Gatsby, said Sam. I
went off, bought the guy a cup of tea and sat down with him to chat about the
book. That moment made me realise that there is an element of dehumanisation of
homelessness in Bedford. Ive realised that peoples opinions are quite hardended
they believe that these people deserve to be homeless, that they are all addicts,
or that they are commercial beggars. I want to change those opinions and
encourage Bedfordians to see the human beings who are suffering on the streets.
Sam began by giving out blankets to rough sleepers and now puts together
and distributes Help Kits which include essentials including blankets, water,
face wipes and food. The future of Bedfords homeless is very bleak, said
Sam. There is limited social housing, so they have less chance of getting off the
streets. Many that I see are malnourished and have stomach ailments.
If you would like to help Sam help Bedfords homeless, then please go
to his Go Fund Me page and contribute to Outside Help: gofundme.com/
z3wqhvx4. You can also keep up with the work they are doing on the streets
of Bedford by following their Facebook page: facebook.com/OutsideHelp.
The Cochin
At The Cochin we specialise in South Indian cuisine from Kerala and our food is unique,
full of tradition, flavour and spices. Come and try for yourself one evening or lunchtime!
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KITCHENALIA
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HOMETOWN TOURIST:
THE BUTTERFLY BRIDGE
Real ales pies & toasties bar games music courtyard garden
Age suitability
12 yrs +
Running time
110mins (+ 15min interval)
The Quarry Theatre at St Lukes is part of Bedford School, which is part of The Harpur Trust
Box office
01234 362337
quarrytheatre.org.uk
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3) A PORTRAIT OF BEDFORD:
5) LACE IN PLACE:
Where artist Andre Stitt (andrestitt.com) led a delegation from the local
Italian community on a pilgrimage from Stewartby brickworks to the
Italian Vice-Consulate in the town centre as part of The Italian Job.
The survey and consultation will be open until Monday 4th April 2016.
4) CONCERTO MAGNIFICENT:
AN ANTHOLOGY OF ALL THING:
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THEATRE:
Backstage in Biscuit Land was a big hit at last years Edinburgh Festival so
its with great anticipation that we welcome Jess Thom and her biscuit-based
world to Bedford. You can catch the show at the Quarry Theatre on 22nd
March and we were thrilled to have the chance to email the star of the show
with some burning biscuit-y based questions:
Bedford Clanger: What did you want to be when you grew up? As someone
with Tourettes did you feel that your options were limited or did those around you
help you feel the world was your oyster?
Jess Thom: Ive wanted to be an artist ever since going on a school trip to the Tate
Gallery when I was about seven and meeting an actual artist. I thought about a
number of other professions too including: nurse, farmer and sweet shop owner.
When I was growing up my tics were milder than they are now. I did I find
learning difficult though, and sometimes comments from adults around me would
impact on my expectations. There are very few jobs I couldnt do because of
Tourettes but I might need to do some of them differently.
BC: What are your experiences of peoples reaction to your condition?
On Saturday 12th March, the BedPop Science Lab will take over
Bedford Central Library and the Higgins, bringing dozens of free
STEM* workshops, activities, demonstrations and challenges to
the heart of Bedford as part of British Science Week.
From circuit building to Lego Robot Wars, engineering
challenges to 3D design, there will be loads of activities to
encourage visitors of all ages to discover their inner scientist.
Following the success of the BedPop Fun Palaces, we
wanted to bring a pure science event to the town centre, said
BedPop founder Erica Roffe. We have been very fortunate
be one of only 50 recipients of a British Science Week
grant which along with the support of our other generous
sponsors including UTC Colworth and You Can Book Me
has allowed us to offer every single event for free. From
circuit building to drone flying, rocket launching to brewing,
we really have got something scientific for everyone!
JT: Anything Ive ever known can become a vocal tic and what I say doesnt
usually relate to what Im thinking. I say biscuit about 16,000 a day, but I dont
think about them nearly as much as I talk about them. In addition to making
involuntary noises I have many motor tics (involuntary movements) and these
have quite a big impact on my life.
Peoples reactions to tics can be quite unpredictable; most people respond with
understanding, but some respond more negatively.
I would always encourage someone to ask me about my tics rather than
make assumptions.
BC: You are definitely the poster-girl for Tourettes! Do you feel a responsibility
to others with the condition to raise awareness and emphasise the positive aspects?
JT: Talking about Tourettes doesnt always feel like a choice; I see it as a tool
for living. Being open about my experiences is a crucial way of improving other
peoples understanding, and this makes a big difference to my day-to-day life (and
I hope to others too).
BC: What is the most popular misconception that you have to deal with?
JT: That Tourettes is the swearing disease. In fact, only 10% of people with
Tourettes have swearing tics.
BC: We cant wait to see the show in Bedford. Can you tell us about the reason
behind the title of the show?
JT: Biscuit is my most frequent vocal tic and Biscuit Land is the surreal world
my tics create around me. Our show Backstage in Biscuit Land shares my journey
with Tourettes. Expect laughter, surreal tics and lots biscuits.
Tickets are 12 (10 concessions) and are available from quarrytheatre.org.uk
You can find out more about Jess and follow her on social media
touretteshero.com / @touretteshero / facebook.com/touretteshero
facebook.com/reactionvm info@reactionvm.co.uk
FESTIVAL
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WEDNESDAY 9TH
SATURDAY 12TH MARCH
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If you havent yet made it to the Higgins to see Edward Bawdens nostalgic
and whimsical depictions of Britains seaside towns, then what are you waiting
for? From bathing beauties in Bexhill-on-Sea to childrens sand castles on
Clacton Beach, Bawdens love of the seaside is demonstrated in his prints and
advertising material. Probably the most famous and much loved work inspired
by the seaside is Bawdens large linocut Brighton Pierfrom 1958. Nearly a
metre and half in width, it is undoubtedly one of Bawdens most impressive
works. The exhibition will feature the preparatory designs forBrighton Pier, the
finished print as well as the rarely seen original blocks, allowing a unique look at
Bawdens working methods.
The Higgins, Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
thehigginsbedford.org.uk @higginsbedford
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This month Project 229 in Kempston is hosting its
second ever Earthquake Conference run by staff
and students from Camestone Lower School. The
conference is a celebration of the achievements
of all the students who have taken part in projects
throughout the term.
On March 16th, Camestone pupils will take over
Project 229 to teach their parents and local people
about Earthquakes and Volcanoes including tectonic
plates, the cross section of a volcano and science
vibrations. Groups will present Design Technology
projects including homemade seismographs, clay
cross sections of volcanoes and many other exciting
and interactive displays.
Project 229 and Chiff-Chaff Caf are open
from Monday to Saturday. For an up-to-date
programme of activities, telephone: 01234 840880,
email Whats On to comments@project229.org
or visit facebook.com/project229
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127 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD MK40 3RF,
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BY STEPHEN BYWATER @AUTHORBYWATER
The Blue Dot on the Castle Road has already gained a reputation for
being one of the best restaurants in Bedford. So it was with high
expectations that Lucy and I visited the establishment one cold
Thursday night in February.
Its a small, intimate restaurant with a skinny kitchen where Michael,
the young chef and proprietor, creates dishes which fill a gap on the
gastronomic map. The dcor is simple and unobtrusive: low lights, tiled
floor, a Welsh dresser and a Cat Stevens album cover on the wall. Service
from the ever-smiling Sophie is attentive and efficient. We order a glass
of Merlot and a bottle of Brewdogs Dead Pony Club, a hipster craft beer
with a light, floral taste. On the menu there are four starters, four mains
and four puddings, a stirring list thats both broad and focused. We opt for
Smoked mackerel pt and a celeriac soup. Both arrive within a decent
amount of time and both are, needless to say, delicious. The pt is cold,
creamy with a delicate cucumber granita on top, a subtly sweet liquorice
sauce drizzled round the plate. The soup, with a confit egg yolk and a
malt and thyme crumb, is rich and has a velvety texture. For mains theres
sea bream and pigs cheek, but we opt for the beef short rib with mashed
potato and roasted beetroot and the red onion and cauliflower tart. The
beef is braised for five hours and is tender and moist and comes with a
beetroot meringue, the like of which I have never seen before. The tart is
a work of art, a flower on a plate; orchid-like and almost too beautiful to
touch. Eating it feels like an act of vandalism, but to destroy is to create
and the pleasure of eating gives recompense for the beauty lost.
We end with the custard apple, which comes with a wedge of white
chocolate and almond fudge and a blackberry puree. The whole thing is
as pretty as a picture and the custard apple is, like the beetroot meringue,
an amazing creation. Michael is a chef who likes to experiment, likes to
keep it fresh, but clearly knows the difference between inspirational and
outlandish. His dishes work beautifully and, with Sophie and Craig, The
Blue Dot functions ever so smoothly.
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BY JANE PERRONE @JANEPERRONE
PERRONE.BLOGS.COM
Is gardening a science, or an art? For most of us, its a mix of both, but
theres a lot of old myths that we stick to, despite the fact that theyve
been disproved by science. Here are three myths we can debunk right
here, right now:
When youre planting up a new pot, its probably your habit to put some
shards of terracotta in the bottom to improve the drainage. Stop it.
Right now. This practice does nothing more useful than provide a place
for you to put those bits of pot that shattered in the frost: and make your
pot even heavier.
Research by Which? Gardening found that crocks dont make a
difference to drainage, and may encourage water to pool in the bottom of
the pot. Why? Because when compost is not soaking wet, water will not
flow freely from compost - which is fine-grained - to the much coarser
material of the crocks: it only does so when the compost is saturated. If
you want to find another way of saving on compost by putting something
in the bottom of the pot, you could use broken polystyrene, but I dont
like doing this because the pieces get mixed in with the compost. Instead
I just put a scrap of cardboard in the bottom of a pot to stop the soil
falling out. And what do you do with your crocks? You could use them as
a mulch on the top of the pot instead, to save water and suppress weeds.
Or make a wildlife rock pile in your garden, which makes the perfect
bolthole for our local specialty, the midwife toad.
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Well, yes, maybe, but the amount youd have to add would be so
incredibly large (at least 250kg per square metre) that youd kill
yourself adding it, it would cost a fortune and it still probably wouldnt
work. Clay particles are smaller than sand or grit particles, so they
have a larger surface area: in other words, you need to add an awful
lot of sand or grit to make a difference to the clay. If you just add a
bit, in a limited area, the sand will suck in a load of water and create
waterlogging rather than solving it.
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CHALLENGE CHRIS
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SCIENCE VS DEDICATION
BY NEIL FRANKEL,
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS AT
RIVERSIDE TENNIS CLUB
Each month we challenge photographer Chris Demott to capture a unique image of Bedford.
Chris explains the background to this months picture:
It was suggested on the We Are Bedford Facebook page that I take a photo of the performers of
Bedford Fire and Flow Arts. It turned out to be one of the hardest things I have had to photograph!
They practice with fire at night so its dark and there is a lot of movement which makes keeping the
performer in focus really tough, especially as you have to have a slow shutter speed to record the
interesting shapes of the fire. I went down to two of their meetings and finally got something I was
happy with, the trick is to use flash to freeze the action of the performer.
Bedford Fire and Flow are a local group and are available for both performances and
tuition, you can contact Zeb Ediah for information, you can find the group on Facebook and
website is www.kundalinifiretribe.co.uk
Would you like to Challenge Chris? Send your suggestion to:
chrisdemottphotography@gmail.com or comment on the
Bedford Clanger Facebook page. chrisdemottphotography.com
SEEDS IN SPACE!
Edward Bawden (1903 1989) Brighton Pier, 1958 The Edward Bawden Estate
life and that some of us are just want to have fun taking
part. To reduce the effect of the biggest/oldest kids always
having the advantage throughout the early years of sporting
competition, the governing body for tennis recently
introduced a 2 tier system which allows players to compete
against others within a 6 month age gap. This is going some
way to address the difficulties that some children face in
getting off to a positive start in competitive sport and weve
also added a series of StartUP tournaments to our regular
events at Riverside which encourage first timers to play
without the worry of coming up against a superstar in their
formative competitions.
Were determined that our Tennis Foundation activities
alongside our Golden Envelope sessions will allow the game
to flourish in our town for many years to come. Who knows,
the next Andy Murray or Joanna Konta could well be out there
waiting to be introduced to the game !
Riverside Tennis Club,
Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK40 3EA
Tel: 01234 352726
riversidetennisbedford.co.uk @riverside
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