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NEWS IN BRIE
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
Bedford has much to be proud of, and
the River Festival is no exception. A
town-wide celebration of the River
Great Ouse that runs through the heart
of Bedford, it is a great family day
out with boat races, free live music
and entertainment plus fairground
rides, stalls and lots of amazing food.
In the current economic climate it is
heartening to know that the Council,
Bedford BID and businesses are willing
to invest in events that show Bedford at
its best. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Bedford for the River Festival
and many of them will return to shop here, visit other attractions or even
relocate here. The continued improvement of the High Street, plus the
Riverside North regeneration is further evidence that independent and chain
businesses are looking positively at Bedford. The cultural landscape also
serves to attract visitors from further afield. This year, Bedfringe celebrates
its 10th anniversary and the Proms in the Park puts on its 20th anniversary
event featuring Sir Tom Jones, Dizzee Rascal and the Shires.
Of course, theres still much to do, but given the austere times we live
in, I hope youll agree that the future is looking good.
Erica, Julia & Team Clanger
IMAGINATION
READ ME!
SUMMER
READING
CHALLENGE
TH E
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BEDFORDSHIRE
LIBRARIES SUMMER
READING CHALLENGE
COVER
STAR:
MIQUE
MORIUCHI
JULY 2016
Bedford Borough libraries are getting ready for this years Summer Reading Challenge, which
asks 4-11 year olds to borrow and read library books over the summer. The challenge starts on
Saturday 16th July.
This years theme is The Big Friendly Read, in collaboration with The Roald Dahl Literary
Estate to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday.
The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016 will feature some of Roald Dahls
best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. It
will encourage reading on a giant scale.
To take part in the Challenge, all children need to do is sign up at their nearest library. Theyll
receive a special collectors folder. As they borrow and read at least six library books over the
summer, they can collect six special cards to complete their folder. After reading six library books
children will collect a Big Friendly Read Certificate; if they read twelve library books they will
be rewarded with a pair of amazing rainbow glasses; and by reading a mammoth eighteen library
books children will receive a Big Friendly Read medal!
Theres a whole programme of events and activities planned at your local library for families
over the summer to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge. To find out more about The Big
Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge and events visit
www.bedford.gov.uk/libraries
UNIQUE BE
DFORD
JUST A CARDOR A
LIGHTBULBOR A LATTE
At Clanger HQ we are huge advocates of local designers, artists and
indie retailers, so when we saw the national Just A Card initiative on
twitter, we knew it was something that would benefit Bedford. Set
up by artist Sarah Hamilton, the campaign is a call to action to buy
just a card to support indie makers and retailers. Sarah has been
a successful artist and designer for 25 years. She began her career
selling cards to Habitat, Heals and the Conran Shop but noticed that
recently it has become more and more difficult for young artists to
find a platform for their work. Where there used to be a little gallery
on a towns High Street, theres now a Starbucks, said Sarah. A lot
of creativity is being side-lined and it doesnt have to be like this.
Sarah began the Just A Card campaign in response to something
she heard a former gallery-owner say. If everybody who
complemented their beautiful gallery had bought a card, theyd still
have been in business, said Sarah. Thats where the idea came
from. Shoppers dont realise that just a small contribution from them
can make all the difference to a small shop or gallery.
The Just A Card campaign isnt just limited to supporting artists.
Its just as important to buy a light bulb from Goldings, some
JULY 2016
THE
C L A NG E R
GRAB
SOME FRIENDS
AND GET
A TEAM
TOGETHER!
Real ales pies & toasties bar games music courtyard garden
INDEPENDENT RETAILER
MONTH SHOW US YOUR INDIES!
#SHOWUSYOURINDIES
Do you have an idea that would make a great pop up shop? Maybe youre an artist looking
for gallery space, a designer looking for a retail platform or a want to create a community
space? If so, Appear Here can help make it happen in the former Kitchenalia shop in the old
Arcade. Three years ago, Appear Here was set up by 20 year old designer Ross Bailey who had
experienced how hard it was to utilise empty shops. He looked at how Air B&B and Uber had
revolutionised their respective businesses and realised there was potential to do the same with
vacant properties. Ross contacted the UKs largest landlords and signed them up to list their
empty shops on the Appear Here website. In response to demand, hundreds of other landlords
have signed up and the business now lists over 1,500 empty properties in the UK, including a
prime retail location in Bedford.
You can find out more about availability, length of lease and all the costs at the Appear
Here website: appearhere.co.uk
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Box office
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JULY 2016
BEDFORD NEWS
BEDFORD
ARTISTS
NETWORK AND
THE BEFORE I
DIE WALL BE
PART OF ART!
Bedford Artists Network will be hosting the Art Marquee alongside the
bandstand and there will an opportunity to buy works of art and to meet
the artists Textile artist Helen Jones will be running Pimp My Pike
kids craft workshops a chance to decorate a paper fish in the blingyest way possible!
You may have seen Bedfords Before I Die wall at last months Castle
Quay Weekender.
Before I Die is an interactive public art project that invites people to
share their personal aspirations in public space. The original wall was
created by artist Candy Chang in February 2011 on an abandoned house
in her neighbourhood in New Orleans. Since then, over 1,000 Before
I Die walls have been created in 73 countries and 36 languages by
passionate people around the world.
Bedfords Before I Die wall will be getting its second outing at this
years River Festival and youll find it in the Bandstand near the Artists
Network marquee. You are invited to add your own dreams, aspirations
and thoughts to the wall, so please write on it, read it, photograph it,
share it and be part of it.
The Before I Die wall will also be part of the BedPop Fun Palaces in
October. @beforeidiewall on Instagram / beforeidie.cc
The River Festival parade, sponsored by Tesco, will be led by the critically acclaimed Bedford Pipe Band as it wends its way down De Parys
Avenue, through the High Street and ending on The Embankment. This years theme marks the 850th anniversary of the Bedford Borough Royal
Charter, so were hoping to see some of Bedfords historic characters aboard the floats.
The Great Ouse is often referred to as the jewel in Bedfords crown, and never more so that when its centre stage at the River Festival. Dont
miss the ever-popular illuminated boat parade, the Dragon Boat race, kayak slalom, the jaw-dropping Jet Boots displays and the River Swim. Two
new events have been added this year, a hovver craft display and a paddle board race.
This year, in celebration of the 850th anniversary of Bedford Borough being granted its royal charter, there will be a Heritage Village on Castle
Mound recreating 11th century Bedford. Events across the weekend include battle re-enactments, weapons demonstrations and storytelling.
Mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson MBE said One of the reasons why the River Festival is so special is the fact that it is a genuine
community event, with countless ways for individuals and groups to get involved. The carnival parade is not just spectacular to look at, but
great fun to be a part of, while the same applies to other activities on and off the river. So I would encourage people to have a look at the
opportunities to take part, and to get in touch.
The Bedford River Festival is free to the public and offers numerous opportunities to participate in, or just to relax and enjoy shows and
performances from over 65 local bands and groups across three stages on the a 105 acre site.
Programmes are now available at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), at No.13 and within borough libraries. For more information visit
www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
MARSTON VALE
LINE LAUNCHES
DIRECT MK SERVICE
The Marston Vale Line is again offering special services for River
Festival revellers. Highlights of the festival timetable include the
Fireworks Flyer that leaves Bedford at 23:10 on Saturday night
(perfectly timed to allow you to see the pyrotechnics before you head
home) and an hourly Sunday service.
For the first time, this years timetable includes direct services to
Milton Keynes Central on Sunday afternoon. The special services
are timed to coincide with Marston Vale Lines discussions with the
shortlisted bidders for the new West Midlands Franchise and to provide
evidence of the demand for both Sunday & Bank Holiday services and
direct trains to Milton Keynes.
marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk
JULY 2016
LIVE MUSIC AT
THE RIVER FESTIVAL
Kuenta I Tambu
THE PAD PRESENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING SOME OF THE BEST BANDS
AND ARTISTS TO THIS YEARS RIVER FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE. THERE IS DEFINITELY
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THIS LINEUP...
SATURDAY 16TH JULY
1pm - Easydread
Ease into the day with Easydreads dub and reggae sound - with full on
horn section thrown in for good measure! Already playing to packed
houses locally their infectious sound is gaining ground around the UK
and London town too.
2pm - Elijah Miller
A young talent that is hard to ignore, Elijah has released a couple of sold
out EPs over the last 12 months, with sell out shows at Esquires. Crafting
perfect indie/electro pop with the use of loop pedals, make sure you catch
him at 2pm.
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Ouse Valley
Singles club
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JULY 2016
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PUPPY TRAINER
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a charity that trains clever dogs
to alert deaf people to important sounds, is scouring Bedford for
willing dog-lovers to take care of their adorable puppies.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People relies on its extensive network of
more than 1,700 volunteers across the country in order to continue
its life-changing work. In particular, the Charity is looking for
dedicated Hitchin dog-lovers to become puppy socialisers in 2016.
Jo Ellam, puppy training instructor for Hearing Dogs in the
Bedford area explains the role:
Puppy socialisers look after our gorgeous puppies in their
own homes from 8 weeks old until they reach 14-16 months. This
gives the young dogs the confidence to accompany a deaf person
everywhere they go when they become a hearing dog. I offer our
puppy socialisers support and guidance every step of the way.
Jo adds: If you live in or around Bedford and are looking for
something new to do this year, then why not give something back
and meet some loveable life-changing puppies along the way? As
long as you have a car, a secure, private garden, and enough time
to train a puppy daily, then we would absolutely love to hear from
you. You really can make such an enormous difference.
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To find out more about puppy socialising, contact the Hearing
Dogs volunteering team on volunteer@hearingdogs.org.uk or
01844 348100.
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THE
CLANGER
PICK OF THE MONTH
THE BEDFORD
CHRONICLES:
TOWN TOURS
& TOWN TRAILS
From Monday 25th
July to Friday 5th
August, join the
Bedford Chronicles
actors and guides
as they take you on
a tour of Bedfords
past. The interactive
Town Tours will
bring some of the
exciting stories and
colourful characters
from Bedfords past
to life.
The tours are
an entertaining
overview of
Bedfords story,
are suitable for families and children and include a fun,
Chronicles Quest.
Tours cost 12 (adult) and 10 (child) or you can buy
a family ticket for 40. Choose from The John Bunyan
Museum, The Panacea Museum, The Quarry Theatre or the
John Bunyan Boat.
Throughout August, Beda, the medieval narrator of the
Bedford Chronicles, needs your help!
Whilst out and about in Bedford, he has managed to lose
his most prized pantaloons, so take the Town Trail, follow
the clues and see if you can help him locate them. All
completed trails will be entered into a prize draw to win
a signed illustration of Beda, plus two lucky winners will
win 25.00 of Love Bedford Vouchers each - courtesy of
Bedford BID
Pick up your FREE Trail from one of the participating
partners throughout the town centre.
BEDFORD COLLEGE AT
THE ROYAL ACADEMY
JULY 2016
WELCOME TO
THE CLANGERS
BEDFRINGE SPECIAL
FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS THE BEDFORD CLANGER HAS SUPPORTED BEDFRINGE
AND WERE THRILLED TO CONTINUE THAT PARTNERSHIP IN THE FESTIVALS TENTH
ANNIVERSARY YEAR. ALL THE ACTION TAKES PLACE IN THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS OF
THE QUARRY THEATRE AT ST LUKES FROM 21ST 30TH JULY. THERE ARE OVER 100 SHOWS
TAKING PLACE IN FOUR VENUES AT THE THEATRE: THE MAIN AUDITORIUM, THE STUDIO
THEATRE, THE QUARRY THEATRE FORECOURT AND THE QUARRY THEATRE GALLERY
AND THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BEDFRINGE IS ALL ABOUT
DISCOVERING NEW EXPERIENCES AND NEW WORK. EVERY YEAR, MANY OF THE ARTISTS
THAT PERFORM AT BEDFRINGE GO ONTO BIG THINGS, SO ITS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
TO SEE THEM RIGHT HERE IN BEDFORD FIRST. WITH OVER 100 SHOWS, YOU MIGHT NEED A
HAND CHOOSING WHAT TO SEE. WE ASKED BEDFRINGE DIRECTOR JAMES PHARAOH FOR
HIS TOP TIPS (AND MANAGED TO INTERVIEW A FEW PERFORMERS TOO).
ONE TO WATCH:
BANGING STUFF
ANNA MORRIS:
ITS GOT TO BE PERFECT
St Lukes,
26 St Peters Street.
ALTAMONT
JOEL DOMMETT:
EDINBURGH
EVENING NEWS
WORK IN PROGRESS
peppermintmuse.co.uk
BEDFRINGE.COM
JULY 2016
DIRECTORS CHOICE:
PAUL FOOT:
TIS A PITY
SHES A PIGLET
EDINBURGH PREVIEW
Head over to
thebedfordclanger.com
to read Priyas interview
with Paul. Its as bizarre
as you think its
going to be!
DIRECTORS CHOICE:
BEASTS
EDINBURGH PREVIEW
PAUL JONES:
THE NERDFATHER
BEDFRINGE.COM
JULY 2016
BEST OF CASTLE
COMEDY SPECIAL
BEST HISTORICAL:
IVO GRAHAM
BEDFRINGE.COM
BEDFRINGE
JULY 2016
for kids!
Tuesday 26 July & Thursday 28 July 2pm 5.50 6.50. The Studio Theatre
Hey look! Its Clanger contributor Kris Wilkinson-Hughes as her alter-ego Coco! Shell be wowing
the pre-school crowds with her musical journey through panto, bubbles, counting and singing.
BAD GUYS
THEATRE OF
WIDDERSHINS:
THE ELVES & THE
SHOEMAKER
Sunday 24 July 1pm 7.50 9.50
The Quarry Theatre
STORY TIME:
STONE SOUP
STORY TIME:
THE FISHERMAN
& THE DJINNI
Monday 25 July 2pm 4.50 5.50
The Studio Theatre
Theres lots of Bedfringe info, interviews and previews on the Bedford Clanger website, so visit www.thebedfordclanger.com to
read more. Of course, you can pick up a Bedfringe programme from hundreds of locations throughout the county or read it at
www.bedfringe.com
BEDFRINGE.COM
WHATS ON AT THE
HIGGINS BEDFORD
FREE 10 MINUTE
TOURS OF
BEAUTIFUL BODIES
Beautiful,
non-intrusive
wedding
photography
JULY 2016
ITS NOT IN
BEDFORD BUT IF:
MILTON KEYNES
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL 2016
LOOKS AWESOME
Gyles Brandreth
Noah Stewart
Dinosaur Zoo
Beverley Craven
Glenn Tilbrook
Clare Teal
Wishbone Ash
Blake
Miles Jupp
Other highlights
include:
www.stables.org
SUMMER
HOLIDAY
TENNIS CAMPS
FOR JUNIORS
Awesome coaching
Awesome Fun
All standards
Ages 3-18yrs
catlaneweddings.com
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Goldington Road. Bedford
Dont let the weekend finish too early now open Sundays until 6pm!
Serving Coffee, Cocktails, Cake and more!
Last orders for puddings and alcohol is 5pm
MEATCURE
COMES TO TOWN
FOOD &
DRI
It is hard to believe that the former Porter Blacks was ever open in
living memory. For so long has the buidling on the corner of Dame
Alice Street and the High Street been abandoned and shrouded
in black boards (10 years, fact fans) that many Bedfordians have
probably never seen it.
However, all that is set to change this month when the hoardings
finally come down and Meatcure lauches in Bedford. We met up
with the boutique burger chains co-founder Rob Martyniak and got
a sneak peek behind the scenes to find out whats in store when the
doors open.
Firstly, the Meatcure team have fully restored the landmark
building at 100 High Street as part of the Townscape Heritage
Initiative so it becomes a fitting gateway to the High Street. We
knew it was a fantastic building, said Rob. We have peeled back
the layers and we really want people to say that they remember what
it was like and that weve done a good job. Full height plate glass
windows on both sides look onto an understated, pared down and
industrial interior. Booths and tables, plus some seating at the bar
will accommodate 90 covers. We build restaurants we want to hang
out in and create food we want to eat, explains Rob. From brunch,
to lunch to dinner, we have literally sent the butcher, the baker, in
fact every supplier, into a meltdown with our search for the best of
everything. Nothing hits the menu, becomes a special, or appears
without us all eating lots of it first.
The Bedford branch is the 4th Meatcure opening since its launch
in Market Harborough in 2014. The Meatcure concept has been
honed and refined and the team work closely with their suppliers to
ensure every ingredient is to their exact specification. The food menu
JULY 2016
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ADERLEY DOGS
DAILY WALKS
www.aderleydogs.co.uk
Summers here and to celebrate we headed to Herd on our way to the Kite Festival. The launch of their Street Food menu was
heralded with a barbeque and soundsystem in the courtyard, plus the launch of My Generation beer.
A full street food menu is coming later in the year, but if the Jerk Chicken burger and mutton curry are anything to go by, it will be
well worth the wait. Perhaps it was something to do with the sweet soundtrack, or the groups of friends sitting alongside us, but eating
great food in the sunshine and fresh air never tasted so good. The Jerk Chicken was marinaded and then grilled on the barbie by chef
Ollie. Served in a brioche bun with lettuce, it had the perfect amount of sweet spice without blowing ones head off. The mutton curry
was subltely flavoured and the meat was super tender. Both were served in cardboard take-out boxes and we woofed them down with
a Diet Coke and can of My Generation beer. In fact, we woofed them down so quickly, I omitted to take any photos. So, youll have to
take my word for how great they (momentarily) looked and we recommend you find out for yourself how great they taste.
Herd, 25 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford tel: 01234 300193 herd.cool/
INTERVIEW:
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JULY 2016
DIZZEE IS A
BEDFORD RASCAL
Win a pair
of tickets for Dizzee
Rascal at Bedford Park
ON SATURDAY 16TH JULY, DJ, PRODUCER AND REMIXER, THE REFLEX WILL BE
COMING TO HERD IN BEDFORD. NOW LIVING IN LONDON, FRENCH NATIVE
NICOLAS LAUGIER (AKA THE REFLEX) CHATTED TO US ABOUT HIS WORK AND
WHAT BEDFORDS GOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO. YOU CAN READ THE FULL
INTERVIEW AT THEBEDFORDCLANGER.COM:
Bedford Clanger: How long have you been DJing? How did DJing evolve into remixing?
The Reflex: Ive been a full-time DJ / producer for over five years now, but I have been a DJ for over twenty years.
BC: What is the difference between a remix and a revision?
The Reflex: In a revision Ill only use the sounds from the parts (multitrack or stems) and I dont add any
external sound. It can be quite challenging as I am limited by the elements available to me. But it pushes you
to be creative too. In a remix I will add whatever is necessary to make the track work.
BC: How important has it been for your revisions to be picked up by Gilles Peterson and Craig Charles? I
remember seeing a video clip that Gilles Peterson shared of him playing Dont Make Me Wait too Long on
his show & his love of the track was so infectious!
The Reflex: Massive. That was the plan when I started doing this, to have all the top DJs playing my stuff.
From Jazzy Jeff to Disclosure, Joey Negro, Dimitri, Francois K, Mousse T, Mistajam, Eats Everything,
Karizma but also fans like Nile Rodgers, Noel Gallagher, Kid Creole the scope of fans is very broad and
keeps on growing, its amazing!
BC: Whats more satisfying: finishing a remix/revision in the studio or seeing an audiences reaction to it in
a club?
The Reflex: Both really cause some revisions might not be club material (like Angel Dust by Gil ScottHeron) but great to make and to listen to. Although nothing beats the experience of instant feedback on a
new remix when played out.
BC: Were looking forward to seeing you here at Herd in Bedford. What can the audience expect?
The Reflex: A mix of what I like and what I do, with plenty of exclusives and work in progress!
BC: Thanks so much for taking the time to answer our questions. Looking forward to seeing you at Herd.
The Reflex: Youre welcome! See you in Bedford!
Tickets are available from: Herd, 25 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford tel: 01234 300193
Not long to go until Bedford Park Concerts come to town, and what a line-up theyve got! There really is
something for everyone whether you want to hear Sir Tom belt out the classics (Sunday 7th August), enjoy
some pomp and ceremony at the Proms (Saturday 6th August) or dance the night away with Dizzee Rascal
(Friday 5th August).
Dizzee Rascal has thrived within the UK garage scene since the early 2000s, spanning genres from
hiphop and grime to dance and bassline. Hes collaborated with Calvin Harris, Arctic Monkeys and
Florence & the Machine and hes performed at Glastonbury and Radio 1s Big Weekend many times.
With hits such as I Luv U, Fix Up Look Sharp and his number 1 single Dance Wiv Me featuring
Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal emerged onto the mainstream dance scene. And who can forget when he
sang Bonkers at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics! Dizzee is supported by Kurupt FM,
Wiley, Jaguar Skills and Ms Dynamite. bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
Recently I was in Bedford Park talking to Emma with the Pavilion. We were chatting about all the
amazing events coming up River Festival, Proms, Film Festival, etc. We said we really should
coordinate with the council and other organisers on the calendar for next summer so that we can spread
these things out. So I throw down the gauntlet. All creative leaders and event organizers and someone
from the council, come October, lets meet at the Pavilion and see if we can support each other with our
events; collaborate, give the audience a chance to recover rather than have to pick one of three events on
the same weekend. Sounds simple, right?? By the way, My Girl The River has a cd event on June 30 at
the Place Theatre with amazing talent Jonathan Byrd. AND My Girl The River opens the River Festival
this year (how apropos!) 11am on the main stage, Saturday the 16th. I hope I see you there! In the
meantime, drop down to the Pavilion and read the blackboard and see whats on. I will be booking Friday
the 12th of August for a Virtuoso Foods Vegan Tasting. Ive been asking for one and we have one. Have
a brilliant summer everyone, whatever you get up to!
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BEDFORDIAN:
There is one man who personifies the unique character of Bedford like no other, yet many people have never heard
of him. We featured him in the Clanger a few years ago, but in case you havent been introduced, heres the rather
marvellous Colonel Frederick Burnaby:
Frederick Burnaby has been described as a modern day (well Victorian) Hercules and was born in Bedford in 1842
at St. Peters Rectory (depressingly this is now New York New York).
Colonel Burnabys achievements precede him, having survived frostbite, typhus, an exploding air balloon and
arsenic poisoning. He successfully explored Uzbekistan where it was so cold, his beard froze solid and snapped off,
was Colonel of the household cavalry, became an MP, founded the society newspaper Vanity Fair, crossed the channel
by air, wrote a string of bestselling books, commanded the Turkish army and died a warriors death in battle but that
is in summary the remarkable, adventure filled life of Bedford-born Fred Burnaby.
Even as a child, Frederick Burnaby was known for his fearless nature. Friends commented on how they would
stand aghast at Burnabys daring in jumping the wide backwater at Newnham to save walking over the wooden
bridge. As Frederick grew up (quite literally: he reached a whopping 6 4) this confident and fearless nature would
lead him to some astonishing achievements.
Not content with the more common past-times of the day, Frederick became interested in ballooning in the summer
of 1864, when he was dared by his friends to join Monsieur Goddard a French balloonist in taking a flight from
Chelsea gardens over London. Unfortunately, Goddard wasnt so keen and decided last minute that Burnaby would
be too heavy to take up in his balloon The Eagle.
Undeterred by the rebuff Frederick did not want to look a coward so jumped into the balloon at the point of takeoff as a stow-away. Amazingly, Burnabys 16stone body remained undetected by Goddard who was busy fuelling the
fire. The balloon struggled to maintain height under the additional weight and nearly caused calamity.
Following this inauspicious start, Burnabys ballooning career excelled when in 1882 he departed from Dover in a
balloon borrowed from Mr Wright. Setting off for the Channel, he arrived later that day in Normandy, startling some
local chickens and becoming the first man to make a hot-air balloon trip from England to France.
Frederick Burnaby was also renowned for his amazing strength. He could break a horseshoe apart with his bare
hands and his party trick was to bend a poker double round a dull dinner guests neck.
The most comical demonstration of his strength was at Windsor Castle. Burnaby was a member of the Royal Horse
Guards, an elite brigade called the Blues. A horse dealer had come into possession of a couple of very small ponies, and
brought them to show Queen Victoria. As a joke, Burnabys fellow Blues drove the ponies into Burnabys upstairs room.
The Colonel was suitably amused, but then came the difficulty that the ponies would not descend the stairs.
Burnaby solved the dilemma. Taking a pony under each arm he walked downstairs with them and set them in the
courtyard to the great relief and amazement of their owner.
Frederick Burnaby died at Khartoum, Asia in battle in 1885, killed during an ambush by Sudanese warriors aged only
42. He was mourned by the nation, especially here in Bedford where a memorial window was placed in St. Peters Church
in his honour. Burnaby was a favourite of Queen Victoria and she reportedly fainted when told of his death.
Burnaby related places in Bedford are: Burnaby Road (leading to his alma matar Bedford School), the
commemorative window in St Peters Church and of course, the Burnaby Arms pub on Stanley Street in Black
Tom. Cheers, Fred!
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awful and you dont want to shell out on a new one, move them up
the garden but screen them off with some trellis, and grow something
rampant (but not too rampant) up it, instead.
Its nearly the summer holidays and now - NOW! - the kids have
decided that they are interested in gardening. What can you do to keep
governments to sort out and we may feel unsure how far our individual
have all been deployed on the raised beds as a way of putting off the
explore how we might all make the changes needed to reduce our daily
them entertained? Growing stuff is great, but even the quick veg
We dug through the toy box and found a nest of rubber snakes, which
bottle cut in half and buried in the ground, with the top about 1cm proud
of the soil surface to stop useful ground beetles falling in. Fill with cheap
beer (or yeast, sugar and water if you dont drink, or dont have any to
spare): the slugs will slime their way in, get drunk and die a happy death.
Our final exploit was a fruit fly trap. We punched holes in the metal lid of
a large,glass jar, added a bit of water a tablespoon of sugar and a slosh of
vinegar, and hung it up with string. Has any of this worked? The jury is
still out, but we had great fun doing it.
through topics of energy use, travel and transport, food and water,
consumption and waste and help participants to set personal targets for
reducing their carbon footprints. The sessions use lively discussion,
practical ways. And I feel less alone too. My enthusiasm has led me
to talk to other people about some of the things Ive discovered, from
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River Festival season marks a special time of the year for us at Riverside Tennis Club.
Heading into deepest summer and with Wimbledon on everyones radar, all the courts
in the town are buzzing with players whove got the tennis bug. There is nothing better
than hooking up with your friends and heading out on to court on a balmy summers
evening after being inspired by some of the action on TV. We think that Andy Murray
can go all the way again this year after a sensational performance in the French Open on
arguably his least favourite surface.
Weve got tons of schools competitions organised through the local School Sports
Partnership taking place at the club this term and its great to see so many new players
on court. If you do get the bug this year and youd like to keep the bug drop us a line
and well do the rest. We run sessions throughout the week which suit all ages and
abilities and although you can arrange your own friendlies at the club, adults can also
drop in to sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays alongside opportunities to
come for weekly coaching so you dont need to check if your friend is stuck in traffic on
the way to the courts again!
For juniors, our programme runs on a termly basis and there is something for
everyone. Were also busy preparing for our legendary Summer Holiday Coaching
Camps which offer great flexibility for kids from 3-18yrs and a chance for players
just starting out to get a taste of what we do. Our camps are split into 3 ages groups:
Mini Nippers, for kids aged 3-8yrs which run daily from 9-12noon throughout the
summer holidays; Mini ACERS for children aged 7-11yrs which run across a whole
day including lunch break in the clubhouse & RAW Tennis for 11-18yrs which run the
same timings as the ACERS camps. We can cater for the complete beginner to the Club
player as we stream the groups within each camp. Do you remember the feeling of not
wanting to leave school at the end of the year? Well thats exactly what you get when
you come to one of our camps!
Keep an eye out for future Clanger Editions as well be announcing info on our Disability
Tennis Showcase. Last year, we were lucky enough to have Jordanne Whiley (world #1
doubles player) come to town.Watch this space riversidetennisbedford.co.uk
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