Issue 02 October 2012

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October issueI have been delighted and amazed by the fantastic reception our first

issue of on the button has been given. This month we have increased the number of pages, adding in news and information that will hopefully be of interest, with more contributions from local organisations.

Two big issues dominate our town as we go to press – the expansion of the town, with its effect on all our futures, and a second application to open a gypsy site to the south of Arlesey. We hope you will make the effort to be part of the decision-making on both of these topics as they will affect us all.

This month there are lots of things going on, from Arlesey Town playing games in the FA Cup qualifying rounds again, to events at church plus Halloween events.

Our advertisers are all local businesses and need your support to exist, so please use local shops and companies and keep them here. If you contact an advertiser from our pages please let them know so they can see how it works for them.

If you would like to advertise please contact us (see below).

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Station updateThe Arlesey station extension is progressing and the platforms are well under construction. The work has been undertaken by Barhale Construction and is projected to finish in late 2012. A statement from First Capital says: the current works at Arlesey are on time for completion in December 2012. The works are for the platform extensions so that 12 car services can stop at Arlesey these will be introduced in the December timetable change.

Arlesey residents are seemingly in the dark about the new application for a gypsy site. Five houses in the town have had notices about this

application from Central Beds Council. Other residents along Hitchin Road knew nothing of this extra site, further south towards Ickleford.

The Twin Acres site already has a stop notice on building works. The application number is CB/12/02568/FULL and is for an extension to existing gypsy site to accommodate four families, each with two caravans, erection of two amenity blocks and laying of hardstanding. Although new mobile homes have now been placed on the site.

The application has been deferred for consideration – yet to be arranged and residents are being urged to comment on this application which is over and above the agreed amount of ten pitches as allocated to the 197 Hitchin Road site (one pitch consists of two caravans).

The image below is of buildings at Timberlands in Pepperstock near Luton. This is a ‘travellers site’ that has been closed down, but is now set for refurbishment and tenders are being sought. Does Arlesey need more pitches over and above the existing agreement, when this one is set to be refurbished?

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Station Car ParkWork will start in the next few weeks on the new station car park. The plans are at the final stages and has had to be reduced in size, by 10%. Trees are to be cut down to make way for the new car park, but others will be planted around the site. Access to the site will be from the west side of Arlesey railway station on the access road off the A507.

Rail magazine has reported recently that the car park will hold 390 cars but the figure is now likely to be 300 because of the changes made to the application but is likely to open in spring 2013.

Once the car park has been completed this will open the way for new parking restrictions around the north of the town.

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St Peters ChurchServices during October

Wednesday 3rd October: Parish Lunch in St Peter’s Church 12.30pm Sunday 7th October: Holy Communion at St Peter’s 9.30am

Harvest Festival at St Guthlac’s Astwick 3.00pm followed by tea. Sunday 14th October: Morning Praise at St Peter’s 10.00am Sunday 21st October: Holy Communion at St Peter’s 9.30am Sunday 28th October: Holy Communion at St Peter’s 9.30am

Advance Notice: St Peter’s Christmas Tree Festival

Sat/Sun 15th & 16th December

The concert – Wine, Women and Song in St. Peter’s Church on Saturday 22 September was a delight and a privilege to attend.

With soprano, Genevieve Usher, mezzo soprano Ayaka Tanimoto singing a whole range of solos and duets ranging from Humperdinck, Schubert, Mozart, Bizet, Delibes, Puccini, Gershwin, Rossini - the list was almost endless; accompanied by Chris Underhill on the piano and Rebecca McGrath on the Harp. Chris gave solos from Jezek, Tchaikovsky and Gershwin while Rebecca gave us Bugeilo’r Gwenith Gwyn by John Thomas, La Source by Hasselmans and Fields of Gold by Sting.

All these and many other items were enjoyed by over 80 attendees and with a interval when light refreshments were served the evening was a great success.

All the artists gave their performances in aid of the Restoration Fund for free; Rebecca coming up from Wales, already having played at a wedding earlier in the day.

Many thanks to all those who helped make the evening a great success, especial thanks to ‘The Piano Man’ who provided a piano for the evening and those who prepared the food and drink, so far the amount raised stands at over £1100.

Minister: Rev Bob Forrest – 01582 727880Local contacts – Mrs Doreen Archer – 01462 731392 Mrs Betty Joyce – 01462 731647 Mr Jim Webb – 01462 731309

Services during October 7th October 10.30 am – Preacher Mr David White from Hitchin 14th October 11.00 am – Rev Bob Forrest 21st October 10.30am Rev John Whittle from Knebworth 25th October 11.00am Rev Bob Forrest – Holy communion

Saturday 17th November Christmas Fayre at 2pm to be held in the Methodist Church

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A Brief History of PILATES

Football Club Fixtures – October

My name is Margaret Brabrook. I have lived in Arlesey for over 30 years and, in that time, have taught a great many people all different aspects

of health and fitness including aerobics, exercise in pregnancy and for the over fifties.

Over the past few years I have concentrated more on remedial sports massage and I treat injuries using both massage and exercise techniques. This led me towards Pilates as a form of exercise therapy for all sorts of injuries, in particular back problems.

I have learnt that the body will always want to heal itself providing you give it the correct conditions to do so. My belief is that the more you move, the healthier your body will be. Our bodies are designed to move, but with our ever more sedentary life styles, we are not moving enough to keep healthy. Hereditary disease and serious illness aside, correct exercise is the key to good muscular and joint health, and with a balance of exercise and good diet, your body should reward you with good health results.

Pilates is a form of exercise to strengthen the core muscles. These muscles hold your posture and skeleton in place and help to align the spine. If the muscles are weak or unbalanced (one side stronger than the other) you may find that your joints become unable to sustain the strain of normal movement and can eventually give you pain. If you are not aligned properly you may be putting excess wear and tear on your joints in particular your spine and pelvis.

Joseph Pilates, the originator of Pilates, was born in Germany a very frail and sickly child. As he grew up he became determined to overcome his fragility by establishing a fitness regime, using a combination of yoga, gymnastics, skiing, self defence, dance and weight training. These exercises strengthened his own body and he created “Pilates”‚ a balance of flexibility and strength. During the first world-war, when he was interned in Britain, he developed his skill for teaching his form of exercise in the camp infirmary with very good effect. After the war he went on to develop Pilates in America where he taught dancers, gymnasts and athletes.

Many companies have developed the Pilates methods and adapted them to modern day life. I trained with a company called “Body Control Pilates”, founded in 1994 by Lynne Robinson and Gordon Thomson.

My training is on-going. All Body Control Instructors have to continue a program of training even after qualifying. This keeps us up to date with new ideas and increases our knowledge in pilates exercises. New developments occur all the time so it is good to keep up with the changes.

Classes are limited to 12 people maximum. This means that everyone who attends gets a good chance of some individual attention during that time. Before you start a class you would have to try a taster session or come to a “one-to-one” so that you have some basic knowledge before you start. This all sounds serious stuff I know, but we do have a laugh as well!

I run classes in Arlesey and Hitchin. If this is the type of exercise you would like to try, then please give me a ring on 01462 730277 – see ad below.

Pilates Classes• Monday 9.30am Hitchin Westmill Community Centre

• Monday 7pm and 8.15pm Hitchin Christian Centre

• Wednesday 6.30pm and 7.40pm Arlesey Resource Centre

Telephone: 01462 730277 or 07752 769248

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With Arlesey Town playing qualifying matches in the FA Cup again this season as well as league fixtures there is a busy schedule of games both home and away.

Date First Team Reserve Team Women 1st Tues 02/10/12 (FAT poss replay) Sat 06/10/12 Brackley Town H FAC 3rd qual AFC Biggleswade A Sun 07/10/12 Chichester City H (cup)Tues 09/10/12 (FAC poss replay) Sat 13/10/12 Chippenham A Marston Shelton A Sun 14/10/12 Chesham HTues 16/10/12 Kettering Town A (Red Ins Cup) Sat 20/10/12 Bashley H Wilshamstead A Sun 21/10/12 Cambridge ATues 23/10/12 Sat 27/10/12 Banbury Utd A Sharnbrook H Sun 28/10/12 Ipswich Town H

Local martial arts instructor Pete ‘Buzzsaw’ Holland from Arlesey attended the British Federation for Historical Swordplay’s annual UK Glorianna

Cup Backsword championships held in Aberaeron in West Wales on Sunday the 16th of September. The Glorianna Cup is the UK’s longest running au-thentic steel sword tournament and attracts the best swordsmen and women from across the UK. Pete had to fight through 5 qualifying rounds to get in to this years final where he faced off against the 2011 winner and defending champion David Rudd from Sheffield. Mr. Holland managed to take the Gold medal and win the cup, after what was an extremely impressive exchange of skilled swordplay from both fighters.

Accompanying Pete were two of his students, Keith Deans and Jed Pascoe both from Sandy. Both reached the finals and fought each other for the bronze medal position, which was won by Jed Pascoe.

Pete said after the tournament “It was an honour to fight such skilled swordsman from across the UK. The fighting was hard and fast and pushed

me all the way. The AOBC has produced some great swordsmen and women over the years and we have currently won the cup 4 times and have had several medal winners which goes to show the quality of the club and its students. This is the second time I have won, I won the cup in 2008 when it was held in Edinburgh which was a great accomplishment, however on a personal level for me the greatest feeling I have at this exact moment is to win the UK championship at the steel Backsword in this the Olympic year which is also the 400th anniversary of the original English Olimpick games held in 1612. That will be an achievement that will stay with me for the rest of my life”

Pete runs a local Traditional English Martial Arts (TE-MA) club called The Aisle O’var Backswording Clubbe. As an accomplished martial arts instructor Pete has taught TE-MA for over 12 years in the local Bed’s and Hert’s area. The club is not only about learning the art of real swordsmanship but also hand to hand combat. If you would like to know more about the club go to www.backswording.co.uk

Local Swordsman wins Gold in Olympic year


War memorial

Arlesey War Memorial stands at the junction between House Lane, Church Lane and the High Street. Next month we would like to feature the memorial and some history surrounding it. If you have any stories from Arlesey regarding the memorial or the town in wartime please let us know and we will add them in.

The men of the parish who gave their all have some details listed on a private website: www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire/ArleseyRollofHonour.html

Gothic Mede Lower School: OctoberThe start of the new school year was as busy as ever. Those of you who have children with us currently or had children with us previously will know the hum of excitement that occurs at the beginning of a new school term.

Some of you may be aware that our school roll is increasing. We have had an additional classroom built on the playground which has given us a new feel to the area. Our school council is working hard to ‘zone’ off the playground with different activities so that children can enjoy playtimes even more. We also intend to use the school’s area of the field more over the coming year and would respectfully ask dog walkers to consider this as they exercise our canine friends! I know that there are many responsible dog owners who clear up after their pets but this is even more important when children play or access sports activities on the field. Thank you for your consideration.

We welcome members of the community in our school: our Year 4 children are hoping to organise a coffee morning for our senior citizens this term. Look out for further information!

Derek Archer Head Teacher

Arlesey Medical CentreArlesey Medical Centre are trying to ensure all qualifying patients get their flu jab as soon as possible and this year have organised a walk in clinic for our patients on Saturday 6 October between 09.00am to 13.00pm.

Flu is much more than “a bad cold” and can lead to serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia leading to hospitalisation or even death.

All people aged 65 or over are entitled to annual vaccination and also anyone with certain conditions such as heart, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or have suffered a stroke. Addtionally all pregnant women should be vaccinated to protect themselves and the unborn baby.

The Department of Health strongly recommends annual vaccination and the Medical Centre would encourage qualifying patients to come and see us.



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It is a fact that from anywhere in Arlesey you can be walking in open coun-tryside within five minutes. There are local footpaths to take you in almost

any direction. Whether you are out for a Sunday stroll or five mile power-walk there are places to go. There are also lots of things to see. I have been amazed by what you see when you walk around the town itself, things which unless you look, are really easy to miss. I know I have.

There is also a series of eight local walks designed by Arlesey Walks, put together by local people so that you can enjoy the varied countryside around the village. All of the walks are easy with one pleasant riverside walk having easy access and wheelchair-friendly facilities.

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4. Henlow Park A Two fine lakes and a period house set in a park are included in this walk. There are lots of birds on the lakes and in the spring many wildflowers. Large Horse Chestnut and Beech trees grow in the park. The Grange is now a health farm used by many celebrities of TV, sport and film. Henlow village is charming with plenty of places to stop and rest..

About the walks 1. Glebe Meadow A very pleasant riverside walk through meadows and the Old Moat nature reserve with plenty of riverside seats and places to picnic. Wild flowers abound including Bee Orchids. On hot days keep an eye open for lizards on old tree trunks and Kingfishers flying about the River Hiz.

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2. Mill Pits and Common – Disabled Access An easy access walk that takes you along the banks of the River Hiz.The path and kissing gates are wheelchair-friendly (the gates can be opened with a RADAR key for mobility scooters). There are also disabled fishing facilities. Limited disabled parking is available in Mill Lane. The walk takes in Arlesey village sights and river meadows. There are good public houses on the High Street for refreshments.

3. Oldfield Farm A westward walk, taking in the local countryside, walking towards Henlow Camp and on to Oldfield Farm, turning south with views of the Chiltern Hills and the Ex-Fairfield Hospital. All around are fine views of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The walk returns through Arlesey Common along the River Hiz passing the one-time thriving brickworks .

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A fine walk, passing through the boundaries of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Makes for a good day out in the countryside and includes varied terrain and views.Sights include Scots Pine trees at Wilbury Hills and an old tramway on the path to Ickleford village.

The Kingfisher WayThis has long been an established walk and runs from Baldock through Stotfold and the north of Arlesey up through Henlow to Langford and beyond.

The Hicca WayThe footpath, was opened in July 2012 and will take you from Henlow Bridge Lakes next to Arlesey station, south on the west side of Arlesey, through Ickleford, onto Hitchin and Charlton where it finishes. Some even get on a train and walk back from Hitchin. Leaflets on the walk are now available from the Resource Centre in Arlesey.The opening of the Hicca Way in July was the culmination of many years work by members of ACORN. For more information about the Hicca Way please contact Roger Watson on 01462 731963

6. Pix & Ivel A riverside walk along the Pix brook, crossing the Kingfisher Way and on to farmland and along the banks of the River Ivel. This walk of four miles can be varied each time by using the four optional routes suggested.

7. Cityfield FarmAn easy walk passing over a good firm track with disused gravel workings along the route, now a home for wildlife. Watch out for Kingfishers along the river. At the River Hiz crossing you pass the site of one of the mills mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The millrace can still be seen in the water.

8. Poppy HillThis walk takes in the Henlow Bridge Meadows and riverside walks passing Henlow Grange, a period house (now a health farm). Cross the River Ivel and make for the footbridge to cross the East Coast railway line towards Toplers Hill. Returning via Vine Farm following the Kingfisher way along the River Ivel back to Arlesey railway station.

Leaflets about the walks are available with all the maps. We have maps for five of the eight walks here. For more information on these walks go to the website: www.arleseywalks.co.uk or telephone: 01462 6382864

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Walk4Health A group of walkers meet weekly to walk different routes.The Walk4Health dates with start location for October are:

October 4th & 11th – The Crown PH, The Green, Stotfold October 18th, 25 & November 1 & 8th – Arlesey Station

All walks start at 10.45 am promptly.For more information contact: Brian and Katie Juffs on 01462 638286 above: The Walk4Health group

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Harriet Lee—Bronze Medallist in 100m Breast strokeBronze Paralympic medal winner Harriet Lee wowed Eton-bury Academy with her performance at a school assembly on Wednesday to celebrate her recent Bronze medal win-ning performance in the SB9 100m breaststroke swimming final. She answered questions about her achievements at the recent Paralympics and about overcoming adversity to achieve personal goals. Carlie Wells 7JMB put together a power point presentation to celebrate Harriet’s success. A number of pupils who had brought in photo’s of the Olympic events they had attended had their photo’s displayed in the hall and were included in a photo session with Harriet.

Red Bear centre comes to EtonburyAt the start of the term we opened a base for Red Bear Children’s Centre at Etonbury. The room is designed to support families with children of all ages. Starting this month Red Bear are holding a Tiddly Bears (6months to walking) session at Etonbury Academy on Thursdays from 10.00am to 11.30am from 13th September, Term time only.

Children’s Centres provide a variety of information and services to support you and your family. They are some-where your child can make friends and learn as they play. You can get professional advice on health and family matters or learn about training and job opportuni-ties. Red Bear Children’s Centre is your one stop ’hub’ for families living in Arlesey, Fairfield Park and Stotfold for your local support, advice and information on any services for families with children under 5 years.

For more information on the services provided please call 01462 730623

Etonbury Farm updateOver the Summer we spent a great deal of time and money to build our nature centre. We now have a school garden/allotment twice the size of our origi-nal garden, a pond, a fenced off area for pigs and chickens, a delightful orchard for shade in the hot months, a fire pit for use during sleep-overs and the roof for the piggery is due to be put on within the next two weeks.In the middle of October we will have our first Brownie sleepover when our firepit will be inaugurated - our aim is for the school to serve Brownies and Guides as a centre for their specific use, though other community groups are welcome as well.

If You are interested in getting involved or using the space, please contact us at [email protected]

The Need ProjectWe are supporting the Need Project within the local commu-nity by supplying items of tinned and non-perishable food for food parcels deliveries. During the next two weeks 24 Sept to 5 October Year 5 will be contributing to this project and after that date it will become a whole school project. We are asking that dried foods and tins are brought into school to help support parts of the community that are less fortunate. – Support Team

Dr Mistrano celebrates success in a different wayWhile we were all relaxing during the summer holiday Dr Mistrano was baking cookies!! He baked 200 cookies for last year’s Year 6 students. Next year Dr Mistrano would like to bake 300 cookies!

Year 6—Remember, Dr Mistrano will bake You one cookie for meeting Your English target and another cookie for meeting Your Maths target. Any student that gets both English and Maths will get three cookies!

Year 7—Last year Dr Mistrano was very proud to see You get the best results in the history of the school! Congratu-lations!

Now that You are starting to work towards Your GCSEs, stay focused and push Yourself for even better results - go beyond Your targets!!!

Dates for the Academy diary

24/10 Harvest Festival24/10 Yr 5 Hello Evening 3.30 – 5.00pm7/11 Etonbury Open Evening for New Parents 7—8.30pm Please note Correction to Date8/11 Yr 6 Sats Evening11/12 Romeo & Juliet Performance 7pm14/12 Xmas Market

Etonbury Academyextracts from Etonbury Academy’s newsletter – The Echo


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with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and other diseases. USANA markets its products not in shops but through teams of people, most of whom earn between £50 and £100 per week, although appreciably higher earnings are available.

When extremely successful in a similar business some years ago Bob found that the greatest joy was not in the income received but in helping others to achieve financial stability and with it confidence, greater self-esteem and better health. He’ll delight in experiencing those feelings again. At the same time they’ll both experience better health and Bob, at least, will lose weight in a controlled and tasty way.

Those taking USANA products are in very good company, including Hollywood stars, tennis champions (Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters),

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top footballers (the Burnley and Wolves football teams), boxing champions (Manny Pacquiao etc), the American and Canadian Speed Skating teams and many others. The Lawn Tennis Association prohibits its female players from taking any other make of supplement. Those who have never heard of USANA might like to know that their shares are among the top tips of investment gurus working with Warren Buffet.

To introduce our new business we are holding two meetings here, at 3.00pm on Saturday 13th October and 7.30pm on Sunday 14th October. All are welcome to come and listen to leading nutritionists and marketing specialists. There will be complimentary refreshments.

If you’d like to come, please compete the slip on the left and send it to: Edgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SX. Tel:01462 622 222 for enquiries, or look at our website www.ArleseyKateAndBob.usana.com

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Please reserve FREE places at the meeting/s at Edgeworth House “The Eagles”, 121 High St., Arlesey, SG15 6SX _____ at 3.00pm on Saturday 13h October 2012 _____ at 7.30pm on Sunday 14th October 2012

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Girlguiding in Arlesey is able to cater for the needs of girls & young women from the age of 5 until their 26th birthday as young members and from the age of 18 as volunteers,

To find out more about fun activities in a girls only setting in Arlesey contactRainbows (5 – 7 years) Sue 01462 643231 or 07890 148478Brownies (7 – 10 years) Julia 01462 451053Guides (10 – 14 years) Helen 01462 733248Senior Section - Rangers & Young Leaders (14 – 26 years)

Contact: Sue 01462 643231 or 07890 148478or go to: www.girlguidingarlesey.btck.co.ukor register interest online at: https://enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk

where in Arlesey?

Every week on the website we have a ‘where in arlesey?’ competition. So we thought it would be good to see if we could add this into the magazine. The picture above is a feature on a building somewhere in the town. Do you know where it is? sorry there is no prize – its just a bit of fun.Answers to [email protected]

To see previous ‘where in arlesey’ images go to: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk/whereinarleseypics.html

ArleseyandDistrictCars.com

ARLESEY AND DISTRICT CARS01462 730307

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Vivace ChoirV ivace is a mixed choir which rehearses on Wednesday evenings during

term time at Edgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey. By “mixed” we mean mixed voices (men and women), mixed ability (members have a wide range of musical experience) and mixed repertoire. We are essentially a classical choir but we like to vary our programmes, so alongside the well-known choral works we sing lesser-known classical repertoire, madrigals, part songs, opera choruses, songs from the shows, and Gilbert & Sullivan.

Vivace gives three main concerts a year, performing regularly in Arlesey and as part of the Hitchin Festival, as well as in the surrounding villages. The choir also receives invitations to sing in fund-raising and community events, most recently for the Friends of St Mary’s, Stotfold. In May 2012 Vivace celebrated its 10th anniversary with a very well-received rendition of the Brahms German Requiem, following up with a sell-out performance of The Mikado in July. We are now embarking on a varied range of music for the coming season, so it’s a great time to come along and find out more! There are no auditions, just a simple voice test and two trial rehearsals. Further information from www.vivacechoir.co.uk or telephone the Secretary on 01462 735642.


useful numbers 1st Arlesey Scout Group

Contact Group Scout Leader Stuart McGuire on: 07762 732661 Acre Wood Day Nursery

For more information please contact Peter Cremin 01462 835550 or visitwww.acrewooddaynursery.co.uk

Aisle O’var Backswording Clubbe LtdFor further information or to book your place contact Pete on 07880 605377, email: [email protected] or go to: www.backswording.co.uk

Arlesey ArtsEdgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey, Beds, SG15 6SX.Tel: 01462 622222 Fax: 01462 622111

Arlesey Karate Club (Jksk)For more information please contact Sensei Tan 01462 730551 email [email protected] or visit www.jksk.co.uk

Arlesey Community Safety GroupContact Hugh Harper on: 01462 731891

ACORN – Arlesey Conservation for NatureContact Christina Harris on: 01462 734076

Arlesey GirlguidesRainbows (5 – 7 years) Sue 01462 643231 or 07890 148478Brownies (7 – 10 years) Julia 01462 451053Guides (10 – 14 years) Helen 01462 733248Senior Section - Rangers & Young Leaders (14 – 26 years)Contact Sue on: 01462 643231 or 07890 148478 www.girlguidingarlesey.btck.co.uk

Arlesey Medical CentreHigh Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6SNContact: 01462 628128

Arlesey Methodist ChurchHigh Street, Arlesey SG15 6SW Contact: Rev Bob Forrest

Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare CentreHigh Street, Arlesey. Contact: 01462 732168

Arlesey Old Moat Nature ReserveContact Roger Watson on: 01462 731963

Arlesey Parent And Toddler Group And Toy LibraryFor more information call Paula 0794465806 www.arleseyparenttoddler.org.uk

Arlesey Pre-schoolContact: 07815 293670

Arlesey Residents AssociationContact: Hugh Harper 01462 731891

Arlesey Resource Centre High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SN tel & fax: 01462 731469

Arlesey Short Mat Bowlsfor the over 55’s. Contact: Mrs. D. Rix on 01462 731697

Arlesey Social ClubHigh Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6SL. Contact: 01462 731361

Arlesey Town CouncilArlesey Community Centre, High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6SNtel: 01462 733722 fax: 01462 730860

Arlesey Town Football ClubHitchin Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6RS. Contact: 01462 734504

Arlesey Town Youth Football ClubFor more information Contact Steve Hazelwood 01462 732147 or 07867 860872Email: [email protected] visit club website: www.atyfc2010.co.uk

Arlesey Women’s InstituteHigh Street, Arlesey. Postal address: 21 Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15 6XL. Contact: 01462 638286

Arlesey Youth ClubFor more information on Make a Difference (MaD) and how to get involved in anyway please visit our website www.mad-uk.org phone MaD on 01908 231312, email [email protected]

ASHRAASHRA (Arlesey Sheltered Housing Residents Association) For further information, contact Norma 01462 733112 or Rita 01462 732229

Central Beds Councile: [email protected] for Arlesey Ward – Ian Dalgarno: 01462 735510 Councillor for Arlesey Ward – Mrs Rita Drinkwater: 01462 850187

Etonbury AcademyIf you would like further information please contact the school on 01462 730391Email [email protected] or visit www.etonbury.com

Gothic Mede Lower SchoolHigh Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SL. Contact: 01462 732002

Neighbourhood WatchArea Co-ordinator: John Button34, Church Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6UL. Contact: 01462 732419

Red Bear Childrens CentreFor details of groups call 01462 730623 or email [email protected] or visit: www.redbearchildrenscentre.org.uk

Royal British LegionPoppy Appeal Organiser for Arlesey – Mr. Vic Williams Contact: 07746 464260Royal British Legion local branch secretary David Langridge Contact: 01462 734133

St Peters ChurchChurch Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6UX. Contact: 01462 731227 (Vicar)

Team Te-Ma FitnessFor further information or to book your place contact Pete on 07880 605377 email [email protected] or go to www.backswording.co.uk

Two Blues Art GroupContact: Chris White 01462 639468

Vivace Choir Contact: Elaine Fox on 01462 735642

Walk4HealthBrian and Katie Juffs. Contact: 01462 638286

Please let us know if you have details you would like to add here.For more details including email and web links go online to: www.onthebuttonarlesey/inandaround.html

emergency numbers Bedfordshire Police

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Emergency – 999, Non-emergency 101Biggleswade Police Station, Station Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8ALContact: 01234 841212

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceSouthfields Road, Kempston Bedford. MK42 7NRtel: 01234 845000 fax: 01234 845035. Emergency – 999

Gas EmergenciesSmell gas? Call 0800 111 999For a list of local companies, go to our Business Directory online at: www.onthebuttonarlesey/directory.html

• Special childrens party packages available •For more information contact:

Tel: 07886 569134 or 07968 172858email: [email protected]

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85 Church Lane, Arlesey, Beds. SG15 6UX • Telephone: 01462 612536web: www.oldoakarlesey.co.uk • email: [email protected]

• Classic Greene King ales• Large family garden• Food• Texas hold’em pokerthursday nights

• Sunday night Quiz plus‘Play Your Cards Right’

• Weekly and sundayfood menus

• Large screen TVfor major events

• Old Oak golf society• Pool & darts

• What’s On – OctoberSat 13th: Trip Fontaine& The Love ReactionSat 27th : Childrens Halloween Party,1:00pm - 3:00pmThe Iconics 9:00pm

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tidytimeWednesdays open until 7.00pm

Cleaning,

ironing and

laundry

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Primrose Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6RD

Call: 01462 732470 for more detailsOpening times: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am - 5pm,Wednesday 10am - 7pm, Saturday - 10am - 12noon

CleaningDomestic and offices • Weekly and fortnightly • Blitzes• End of let cleans • Sparkle cleans

Ironing£3.50 per kg – approx 4 - 5 shirts

LaundryService wash, dry and fold – from £8,Football kits – £13.50Duvets, pillows, curtains and more

Dry CleaningGents suit £9.95

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