Sticks September 2014

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Issue 23

September
2014

In this edition of The Sticks

Exclusive interview with Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave fame
Win tickets to see Viva La Drag
Our new Hero Cheese of the Month
BBC Radio 2s Janey Lee Graces Platinum Awards
We review The Swan at Salford
We road test the Fords Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV
And much more
Plus pages of events listings across Herts, Beds & Bucks

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Welcome to the September edition of
The Sticks Magazine!

The most talked about magazine in Herts, Beds & Bucks

With over 16,000 readers a month

In this issue:
Page
Exclusive interview with Chas Hodges 4
Curwens Column 7
Win tickets to see Viva La Drag 8
Better and Better, Higher and Higher 9
Art Column 11
Reflections on Spiritual Development 12
Car Test Fords Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV 15
Janey Lee Graces Platinum Awards 16
The Swan at Salford 18
Big Barn Food Column 22
Hero Cheese of the Month 23
Listings Herts, Beds & Bucks 24

Contributors: Janey Lee Grace, Terry Sullivan
Donna Obstfeld, Andrew Merritt-Morling, Julie Sale, Sharon Struckman

See you in October!

Editor & Sales: Terry Sullivan

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Email: thesticks9@gmail.com

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Exclusive interview with Chas Hodges
Chas Hodges is a musician and singer, probably best
known for being one half, and lead vocalist, of the
musical duo Chas & Dave. He currently lives just
outside Stevenage in Hertfordshire.
What did you do before joining up with Dave as Chas
and Dave? They recently did a nice documentary on BBC
4 where they went all through my career, right through
from the early days when I was with Mike Berry and the Outlaws and touring as Jerry Lee
Lewiss bass player, and Gene Vincent. Then I joined Cliff Bennett and the Rebel
Rousers, toured with the Beatles, then joined Albert Lees band Heads, Hands and
Feet - so quite a bit! I knew Dave for about 8-9 years before we decided to get
together and all that time I was doing all that. I did a show just on my own recently at
the Borderline in London, it was a show with all the acts that recorded with producer
Joe Meek that included playing with Cliff Bennett. I also go gigging as Chas and his
band.

You must have some great stories about Jerry Lee Lewis etc? I wrote my autobiography
called All About Us and the first part is Chas before Dave - all the stuff I had done up
until me and Dave got together, the other one is the Chas and Dave story. I really
enjoyed writing that and you can read read all the tales in there.

You also played in a band called the Rockers along side Roy Wood, Phil Lynott and John
Coghlan? Yes thats right and I have become a friend of Roys, I think I first met him
when I was with Cliff Bennett and he was with the Move. Roy told me the story of their
song Flowers In The Rain (the first record ever played on Radio One) - it was during
Harold Wilsons government and the tax laws and he gave the royalties away so he
makes nothing out of that song.

Is it true you learnt to play the piano by watching Jerry Lee Lewis? Yes I had started to
learn before that. I was a bass player and had started to learn on me mums piano by
watching her, I learnt a couple of bits and I made a start on the piano and when I was on
tour with Jerry Lee just watching him everynight and then I used to try it out as soon as
the gig had finished - I used to jump on the piano and think thats how he does that bit.
So I always say he taught me the piano which he did but he did not know he was - it was
just me watching him, what a great teacher! A lot of people dont realise how good a
piano player he is.

Are you still a Spurs fan? Yes I was born a Spurs fan as I was born almost outside the
ground and in those days you suported the team that was local to you.

Youre back on the road again after deciding to retire from touring together? No I never
decided to retire, I am never going to retire, feel like I am going to live forever. Dave
packed up when his dear wife died in 2009 but I carried on, as Chas and His Band and I
still do the odd show, in fact I did one last Saturday for Charity in an old place my mum
used to play in Edmonton, as times gone on Dave has felt a bit easier and he has come
back to do a few gigs, it all works well together.

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You did a charity single for the Premier League Darts recently? Thats right, Barry Hearn
who we met years ago when we did Snooker Loopy. He rung me up and said lets
have a meeting somewhere Ive got an idea. I now manage all these darts players and
to cut a long story short I wrote this song I Got My Ticket for the Darts - it done alright
and the royalties are for the childrens hospice in Woodford, had some fun doing that.

Which is your, passion the darts or the snooker?
Neither, I just like the music we did for it!

There is an old myth going round that you were
involved in the Fools and Horses theme tune, is it
true? There is truth in it; John Sullivan originally
wanted us to do the music for it, but at the time we
were in Australia. Aint No Pleasing You was number
one and just everything was happening, but in those
days, unlike today where you through the internet
could record it anywhere, in those days the
communication was not so easy. Basically, we said we
would do it if we could write it but it was already
written so thats the main reason we did not do it. It turned out to be John himself
singing on it. We met John later on and he became a good friend and we actually did a
version that was played on Capital Gold and he rung me up afterwards and said thats
the way is should had been done. On a Fools and Horses episode The Jolly Boys
Outing John wanted to use our song Margate so we took Del Boy and Rodney in to the
studio and recorded a special version which they used on the show.

You have recently recorded a solo album? Yes, I went to the Western Star studios in
Bristol, it features tracks from all the people I have worked with over the years, it is
titled Together We Made Music it has songs in tribute to Cliff Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis
and Gene Vincent.

How would you describe your musical style? Well it is honest, unlike early in my career
when I was singing in an American accent and I changed and that was the beginning of
the Rockney style and I write songs about things I knew and when I got together with
Dave I said to him, I have an idea about writing songs, so it is honest, good
entertainment and we pride ourselves on being good musicians so it can last forever
which it has. We have never been fashionable or unfashionable we have never gone with
the trends. I do have affection for the music hall as mum played the piano and my uncle
Alf singing all Harry Champion songs and that was one of the things me and Dave had in
common when I first met him.

Away from the music business what do you do for a hobby? I have an allotment and have
written a book about keeping one called Chas and His Rock and Roll Allotment

See Chas and Dave on tour at

Watford Colosseum on Saturday 13 September
Bedford Corn Exchange on Thursday 16 October
Aylesbury Waterside on Thursday 20 November

www.chasndave.net
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DOES DIVORCE ALWAYS MEAN ATTENDING COURT?

Family breakdown is unfortunately a common occurrence. There is no way of completely eliminating
any stress or cost from the process. However, it is possible to deal with any issues in an amicable and
cost-effective way without attending any court hearings.

What are the options ?

To obtain a divorce, there has to be an order of the court (Decree Absolute) made at some point.
However, this can be a paperwork exercise with no-one having to attend any actual court hearings.

To resolve any issues regarding children and finances, there are plenty of alternatives to ending up in
court:-

(1) Mediation
You and your ex-spouse meet with a specially qualified Family Mediator who helps you find a
constructive way in which to talk through the issues, and try and find an agreed solution. There can
be as many meetings as needed, but usually you would expect 3 or 4.

(2) Collaborative Approach
You and your ex-spouse each instruct a specialist Collaborative Lawyer and everything is discussed
at round table meetings. Instead of lengthy letters between solicitors, minutes of the meetings are
agreed and circulated, and if there are any urgent matters, the lawyers would usually try and resolve
them quickly by telephone.

You can have as many round table meetings as you want, but you would usually expect a minimum of
three. The Lawyers will bring in other experts if needed such as Financial Neutrals or Family
Consultants to assist with financial advice or emotional support respectively.

(3) Arbitration
You and your ex-spouse jointly instruct an experienced and specially trained Family Arbitrator who
acts as a private judge - giving a decision on the particular issue you have raised with them. The
details of what evidence you each provide and how the decision will be made are agreed in advance.

Are these Alternatives Binding on us ?

Any agreement you reach within Mediation, the Collaborative Approach, or through Arbitration can
be put into formal terms to become a legally binding court order on you both. Again, this does not
require anyone attending a court hearing, but simply the papers being approved and sealed by a
family Judge.

It is important to find the right approach for you and your ex-spouse. There is lots of useful
information at www.resolution.org.uk (the national body of family lawyers and other professionals
committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes)

If you would like more specific information on divorce or the alternative approaches suggested,
please contact: amanda.thurston@curwens.co.uk

Curwens have offices in Royston, Hoddesdon and Enfield.

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Win a pair of tickets to see VIVA LA DRAG!
With special guest Sam Buttery of BBC1s The Voice

We've teamed up with the producers of brand-new stage show Viva la Drag! to give a
lucky reader/listener the chance of winning a pair of tickets to see the spectacular
production at the Grove Theatre
Dunstable, on Saturday 18 October~
8pm.
Directed by Kylie Minogues creative
director, featuring songs especially
composed by Boy George, starring Sam
Buttery from TVs The Voice, the latest
hit show from Londons West End Viva
la Drag! is coming to town.
If youre ready to party like youve
never partied before, Viva la Drag!
comes fresh from a critically-acclaimed West End run. Its the ultimate girls night out. .
. with added extras!
The outrageous party night stage show to die for packs in more chart toppers than any
other. Glee-style mash-ups blend classic hits with current No1s: Single Ladies, Stop in
the Name of Love, Car Wash, Rolling in the Deep, Survivor, We are Family, songs by the
Andrew Sisters and scores more.
Starring sweet harmonies, wondrous costumes and cutting-edge variety including
exquisitely-ripped male eye-candy the famous dragtacular boasts real musical
pedigree: directed by Kylie Minogues creative director; songs especially composed by
Boy George; musical direction from No1 hit songwriter for the Sugarbabes, Emma Bunton
and Kylie; vocals by arranger to Girls Aloud and Danni Minogue, costume design by
Kylies famed world tours team.
Viva la Drag! charts the rise from rags to the queens of drag of an all-male/female close
harmony group. Their razor-tongued manager navigates band splits and solo hits, against
a backdrop of glitz, hits, fun and kitsch in the show of the year. Over-16s advised.
To win tickets please answer this simple question: Viva la Drag is coming to which local
theatre? The first entry drawn will win a pair of tickets to the show.
Send your answer by email with your name, address, email address and daytime phone
number to: thesticks9@gmail.com Closing date: Noon Wednesday 15
th
October
The prize will go to the first entry drawn on 15th October. There is no cash alternative.
Usual your publication rules apply. Editor's decision is final.
To buy tickets contact: The Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Dunstable LU5 4GP
Tickets: 21.50 Concessions 19.50
Box office: 01582 60 20 80 grovetheatre.co.uk easytheatres.com
Facebook.com/VivaLaDrag Twitter.com/VivaLaDrag

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Better and Better, Higher and Higher
As business owners, we should always be striving to improve our business; as individuals,
we should always be striving to improve ourselves. The number of self help books and
business improvement books being sold not only in the UK, but across the world,
continues to sky rocket and all in the interest of making us, our children or our
businesses better.

So why is self improvement so important? What is it that drives people to perform
better, look better or feel better?

If I had the answer to that question, then I could probably also be selling books but I
dont, so here I focus on employees and their needs for self improvement and career
progression.

Employees need and want to feel valued, no matter what level of job they perform or
where they are in their career. A lot of employees are also fickle, so treat them badly
and the best are the first to jump ship, as they find alternative jobs more easily.
However, treat them well and they will keep on giving. So how do you treat staff well?
Pay them; recognise their contribution, their value and their career and personal
aspirations?

Going back to Maslows hierarchy of needs, once people are getting the basic pay they
need to feel they are being paid what
they are worth, other needs will kick in.
Where the office is based, whether there
is travel involved, how much work life
balance can be achieved, the social life,
the office environment, parking spaces,
company car, healthcare, green
credentials, career development
opportunities and so on.

As an employee, it is worth thinking
about where you are on your hierarchy of
needs. What you want from an employer, what you need from an employer and what
would make you chose between two identical jobs with equal pay.

As appraisal season approaches, as many businesses begin to think about budgets for
next year, as an employee, you need to take a step back and evaluate what help you
need to feel better and better within yourself and move higher and higher within your
career.

DOHR is an HR practice working with the business, education and charity sectors to
make the workplace a better place to be.
01923 504100 www.dohr.co.uk enquiries@dohr.co.uk

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PS ARTS AND SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE WILL BE HOSTING 17 TALENTED ARTISTS FOR
THIS YEARS HERTS VISUAL ARTS OPEN STUDIOS

Herts Visual Arts open studios start on 6 September until the 28 of September this year.
This annual art extravaganza encompasses the whole of Hertfordshire which becomes a
gallery! 154 artists exhibiting in 94 unique exhibitions! Artists from the width and
breathe of our beautiful county open up their home, studios and art galleries are bulging
at the seams with all their talent.
PS Arts gallery is no exception. This year, they have 17 artists exhibiting under their
roof; from Ceramics, jewellery, sculptures, photography, textiles to amazing oils,
acrylics and watercolour paintings; its a magnificent display of vibrant colour and
talent.
For nature-lovers enjoy Jane Sleators perfect ceramic pieces which are thrown on the
wheel and then decorated with wood bark designs that resonate and work well for
modern and traditional interiors. Michael Culls oil and acrylic figurative and amazing
abstract work are definitely not to be missed. If you love animals, Sue Patient working in
oils, acrylic and graphite pencil cleverly brings out the personality and soft textural
characteristics of her subjects: she specialises in animal portraits or discovers the
unique work of Jenny Leslie, a
textile artist that uses nature to
create her fabulous scarves and
other textile items.
As part of open studios, Linda
Lipinski, artist and Sculptor will be
exhibiting in Southern Hemisphere
exhibition centre with her
fantastically inspired solo African
art exhibition entitled; Khanya
bringing light to the Southern
Hemisphere. This exhibition show
cases her amazing talent as a
Sculptor as well as her artist skills.
During Open studios a number of the artists will be demonstrating their craft, so why not
come over and try your hand at pottery, making silver charms, painting or sculpture.
Just go to PS Arts website (www.psarts.co.uk) for more detail.

Make PS Arts and Southern Hemispheres exhibition Centre one of your art destination
while planning your route around Hertfordshire. The art gallery has a delightful vintage
tearoom where you can enjoy a cup of tea and cake or relax in our beautiful up-cycled
art garden.
All you need to create your own self-guided tour or series of trips with friends or
family is the Herts Open Studios brochure containing venues and opening times. Find
this at main libraries, tourist information centres and local galleries or view online.
www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios Entry to all exhibitions is free. If you like something you
see, why not spoil yourself or a friend and make a purchase - or commission a special
piece direct from the artist.

Contact Sharon Struckman, PS Arts gallery owner for more details on 079 29 23 06 23 or
email her on Sharon@psarts.co.uk

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Reflections on Spiritual Development by Julie Sale
Psychotherapist and Co-Director of Local Counselling Centre

My friend dropped me an email yesterday asking Whats with all the spirituality stuff?
She was responding to my social media promotion of Local Counselling Centres
upcoming event The Psychology of Spiritual Development. She may well be thinking
that this is another example of my famous deep and meaningful streak.

Although I can get happily absorbed in girly gossip talk of which brand of chocolate we
like best, the superficial world of fashion or the predictable silliness of a romantic
comedy, I have always spent a lot of my thinking time wondering about the bigger
questions of life . what our purpose is, what happens after death, how can we be at
peace with ourselves and with others? These questions come to most of us at some point
in our lives, maybe as part of a life-long examination of existential ideas, or at a
midpoint in life when the career, house and car we have been working for suddenly
seem meaningless, or even as a fleeting thought between washing the breakfast dishes
and doing the school run.

Although very often linked to religion, spirituality for me goes beyond the formal
observance of religious faith. Spirituality is that which relates to or affects the human
spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things so, for me, spiritual development
is the engagement in activities that stir my soul and bring my mind and body into closer
rapport with one another. Although Green and Blacks plain chocolate, a boutique dress
and an A lister film can lift my spirits temporarily, they cant sustain me long term or on
their own. Finding meaning and purpose beyond the everydayness of every day provides
that sustenance.

In the 1940s Abraham Maslow proposed that humans have a hierarchy of needs.
Represented as a pyramid, starting at the base with our physiological needs of
breathing, food, water and sleep, the pyramid works up through the need for physical
and financial security to love and belonging and self esteem. At the top of Maslows
hierarchy is what he terms self actualisation, by which he meant the realisation of our
full human potential. Maslow believed that we had to have all of the lower levels of
need met and understood before we could self actualise. In the 1970s Gregory Bateson,
anthropologist and social scientist, also placed spirituality at the top of his Logical
Levels of Thinking, in a similar model to Maslows hierarchy of needs. Bateson,
however, emphasised the strong and pervasive influence of the higher levels of thinking
on the lower levels. Clearly, in our culture, focusing on spiritual development
exclusively is not likely to help us to pay the bills, but having an awareness of the
importance of spiritual development may help us to maintain the energy to work or even
find that job that meets some of our soul needs as well as the mortgage payments.

So I am really looking forward to the 23
rd
September when Local Counselling Centre
presents a full day of short lectures on the subject of The Spirituality of Psychological
Development a day to feed the mind and soul (and stomach as lunch is included!).

LCC would like to extend the discount code LCC2014 to all Sticks readers and listeners
giving a 40 saving on the ticket price of our lecture day The Psychology of Spiritual
Development being held at The Hitchin Priory on 23
rd
September. For more details and
booking go to www.localcounsellingcentre.co.uk/events or phone Kathy Saunders on
01462 674671.

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Chris Barber, Georgie Fame and John Taylor to headline

Herts Jazz is pleased to announce the line-up for the 2014
Herts Jazz Festival taking place on 12-14 September at the
Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.

The three headliners will be the Big Chris Barber Band, the John Taylor Quartet and
Georgie Fame with the Alan Skidmore Quartet. There are plenty of other big names from
British jazz on the programme including Ben Castle, Art Themen, Jean Toussaint, Orphy
Robinson & Anthony Kerr, Clark Tracey, James Pearson, JJ Wheeler and more.

This will be the fourth Herts Jazz Festival and will have a similar format to last years
which was so popular, with free of charge sessions in the foyer during the session
intervals and after hours.

Festival Director, Clark Tracey said, We are proud to have established the Herts Jazz
Festival as part of the British jazz calendar. I think weve got something for every jazz-
lover over the weekend, from the legend that is Chris Barber (who was born in Welwyn
Garden City) to up and coming new star JJ Wheeler.

95 (85 Herts Jazz members, 30 students)

Tickets are on sale via the Festival website www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk and at the
Hawthorne Theatre box office (01707 357117).

For more information about the Festival go to www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk.

Herts Jazz Festival 12-14 September Programme

Friday

8.30-11.00 The Big Chris Barber Band, 11.00-12.30 Brian Dee Trio

Saturday

11.3012.30 James Pearson Trio A history of jazz piano, 1.00-2.00 Art Themen Quartet
2.00-3.00 Nigel Price solo, 3.15-4.30 Ben Castle Quartet, 5.00-6.15 Jean Toussaint's
Blakey Tribute, 6.15-7.30 Michael De Souza duo, 7.45-10.15 John Taylor Quartet
10.30-12.00 Leon Greening Trio

Sunday

11.30-12.30 Herts Youth Jazz Ensemble, 1.00-2.00 Clark Tracey Quintet, 2.00-3.00 Mike
Gorman solo, 3.15-4.30 JJ Wheeler Quintet, 5.00-6.15 Orphy Robinson/Anthony Kerr,
6.15-7.30 Alan Barnes/Dave Newton, 7.45-10.15 Georgie Fame + Alan Skidmore Quartet

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Road Test - Fords Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV
By Andrew Merritt -Morling

Less than 15k is enough to secure you Fords new
EcoSport SUV

Fords Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV is now available to
buy, with prices starting from 14,995. The EcoSport
will complete what Ford describes as an unrivalled
small car line-up as it sits alongside the Fiesta and B-
Max MPV. The EcoSport is described by the company
as rugged, practical and agile.

The EcoSport joins the UK Ford range in anticipation of the companys projection that
sales of SUVs will increase by more than a fifth (22%) by 2018. It hopes to take
advantage and believes that the rate of smaller SUVs, the sector in which the EcoSport
sits, will grow even faster: by a staggering 90%.

The EcoSport has been developed entirely in Latin America and will be the companys
first global SUV. It will replace a model that
has been sold in the region since 2003.

Under the bonnet will be a choice of either a
1.0-litre 124bhp petrol unit, a larger capacity
but smaller output 111bhp 1.5-litre petrol unit
or a 89bhp 1.5-litre diesel unit. The smaller
capacity 1.0-litre unit is of particular interest
since output from the three-times winner of
the International Engine of the Year award is
equivalent to the performance achieved by a
traditional 1.6-litre engine. However, it emits
just 125g/km of CO
2
and returns up to
53.3mpg on the combined cycle. The 1.5-litre petrol unit produces 149g/km of CO
2
and
achieves up to 44.8mpg, whilst the diesel emits 120g/km of CO
2
and returns up to
61.4mpg.

If truth be told, to the eyes of first4auto, the styling is ungainly, but we readily accept
that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Its styling is almost certain to divide opinion
with its short bonnet, steeply raked windscreen pillars and a face that is dominated by a
very obvious, chrome-bedecked five-piece grille. At the other end, a full-size spare
wheel is mounted on the SUV tailgate door to emphasise its SUV credentials. This also
allows the boot to offer a practical 375-litre capacity with the rear seats in place. If you
wish to take your EcoSport swimming, it will be able to wade to a depth of 550mm.

The EcoSport is one of the first vehicles introduced by the European arm of the company
to be fitted with the Ford SYNC infotainment system with AppLink. This system allows its
driver to utilise voice-control smartphone apps, including the well-known music
selector, Spotify.
www.first4auto.com
www.facebook.com/first4auto
Twitter: @first4auto

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2014 PLATINUM AWARDS

For the Best of the Best in Natural Beauty, Health, and Wellbeing.

Janey Lee Grace, No 1 best-selling Natural health Author and Natural Living expert presents the
2014 PLATINUM AWARDS for the Natural Health and Beauty World. Janey herself is voted
Number One Personality in the Natural Beauty Yearbook 2013 / 2014
Janey, her panel of Experts, testers, and consumers have scrutinised hundreds of products to
arrive at a definitive list of the Best of the Best.
The JANEY LOVES 2014 PLATINUM AWARDS will be published in full at
www.imperfectlynatural.com

Skincare and Beauty
Janey Lee Grace reminds us that Our skin is the bodys largest organ what we put on our skin
goes within Tiny companies jostle alongside multi-nationals to compete for the prestigious
awards. The coveted Best Natural Cleanser award went to a small company Pure Lakes
Skincare for their Rosehip Soapfree cleanser. The Best Anti-ageing Facial product winner is
Synergy Skinfood for the luxurious Seven Serum Skinfood joint winners were Tiana Fair Trade
Organics for the Rose Fresh Coconut TLC Best night cream went to B2 Beauty for the SKN-RG
Restructure Night Cream
Two of the biggest established companies Green People and Weleda both won awards again;
Green People won the Best New Summer Product with the Gradual Tan Moisturiser. The coveted
Best Conditioner award went to Weleda for the Oat Replenishing Conditioner.
Inlight whose founder is the skincare guru Dr Mariano Spiezia won for the second year running
with their Organic Firm and Tone oil brilliant for cellulite!

Make-up and Hair
Natorigin stormed the make-up categories yet again winning the Best Make-up foundation and
Best Mascara. Sante won for the first time with the gorgeous natural Coral Pink lipstick. PHB
Ethical Beauty won the Best Natural Lipgloss Conscious Skincare won for the Best Eye Make-up
Remover. The Best Natural Shampoo went to Essential Care for the first ever certified organic
shampoo and Tabitha James Kraan won the Best Specialist Hair Product with the Organic Dry
Shampoo for fair hair.

Supplements
Supplements were given an accolade too with Optibac winning Best Probiotic Supplement and
Viridian Nutrition won the award for Best Beauty from Within award with their Organic Ultmate
Beauty Collection. Well established companies like Sun Chlorella won Best Wholefood
Supplement and the Best Superfood went to Live Wheatgrass (innovative frozen wheatgrass shots
delivered to your door) The unbeatable Cherryactive picked up the Best Health Drink for the
second year running with the Cherryactive Concentrate.
Hippocrates said Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food and there were also
winners in the Healthy Food and drink categories including Seed and Bean (great organic
chocolate) Artisan Bread and Steenbergs Organics

Janey Lee Grace says The average home is more polluted than a busy street make natural
choices! To that end Chuckling Goat won for the Probiotic Multi Surface cleaner, Allergy
Cosmos, Water for Health, Naturally Structured Water and UK Thermomix were all given
accolades. The Healthy Office Innovation went to Backapp for a brilliant Adjustable Desk.
Babycare companies were given recognition too such as Mummalove Organics, Babycup and
Bickiepegs and Neuners and Natural Birthing Company were joint winners for the Best New
Mums Product

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September is
National Organic Month

Its hard to imagine that when I wrote my first book the Amazon number one best seller
Imperfectly Natural Woman nearly ten years ago, there were only a few natural
skincare companies, only three companies offering natural and organic make-up, and
only one or two companies offering natural and eco cleaning and laundry products.

Organic food was available but not always affordable and still seen as rather elite.
Thankfully now the choice in organics is massive and the quality of the new products
seems to be getting better and better. Why is there such increased interest? People
are starting to ditch the pill for every ill mentality and are genuinely interested in
taking more responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. Theres a definite
increase in awareness of ecology and sustainability and organic farming supports these
principles. With food, the vegan society reports a burgeoning interest in the vegan
lifestyle and the Vegfest festival saw an almost 45 per cent increase in footfall with over
seven thousand visitors.

On the beauty side, a recent Mintel report claimed that the rise in spending in organic
skincare and beauty products was over 40 per cent in two years and it really seems that
despite an economic down-turn people are interested in health and sustainability, but
they dont want to compromise on taste and quality in food, and efficacy and luxury in
skincare, beauty and personal care products.

The old adage is true your skin is your bodies largest organ and What you put on your
skin goes within; scientists say at least 60 per cent. If you find that hard to believe then
consider how hormone replacement therapy cream works, one ten pence sized blob is
another to completely change a womans hormonal picture! They do say, Dont put
anything on your skin that you cant eat. Thats not as hard as it may sound when you
can opt for raw extra virgin coconut oil moisturisers for example. You can also save
money by making your own DIY skincare recipes and go old style with the cleaning, ditch
the chemicals, use kitchen cupboard ingredients and remember the one forgotten
cleaning aid elbow grease is organic!

Beware the companies who have high-jacked the word organic though, bear in mind that
while organic food has high standards its possible for a beauty product to be misleading;
a well-meaning friend once proudly offered me a bottle of Organic Aloe Vera shampoo,
saying I know you like organic products, it contained only one per cent of organic aloe
vera alongside a whole host of potentially toxic chemicals.
So always look for the certification symbols and check the ingredients on skincare and
beauty products as closely as you would when checking for additives and GMO in your
food products. If you want to think global act local check out organic producers at the
local Herts farmers markets, make sure you frequent the independent health stores and
check out some of my fave Herts based companies, see my recent Janey Loves Awards
for more at www.janeyleegrace.com
For news and events on Organic Month see www.soilassociation.org

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Restaurant Review - The Swan at Salford

The Sticks first visited The Swan at Salford back in March 2012; we thought we would
make a return visit to see if the food and service were as good as before.

The Swan Salford is an attractive Edwardian pub in a lovely village setting, 10 minutes
from central Milton Keynes and just 1 mile from junction 13 of the M1. Its perfect for a
drink after work and as somewhere to meet, eat and drink with friends. The Swan
combines top quality pub food with modern brasserie dishes with a large a la carte
menu, a specials board and themed nights (Wednesday night, the night we visited is
Aubrey Allen steak night.)

To start with I chose from the specials board - fresh Crispy Cornish Squid, Pickled
Samphire with Saffron Aioli which was tender and not overcooked or rubbery; my
colleague selected from the A la carte menu - Brixham Crab & Whipped Avocado on
Toast with Granny Smith Salsa a very generous portion of crab combined with the salsa
and avocado to give a light, full flavoured dish.

For mains we had dishes from the main menu - Sticky Rack of Dandy Beef Ribs, Cajun
Potato Wedges, Corn on the Cob & Slaw, Bourbon Ketchup and Grill Garnish of Roast
Field Mushrooms, Garlic & Thyme Plum Tomatoes & Beer-battered Onion Rings (this is
definitely not for the faint-hearted) - a large portion of tender tasty beef that fell off
the bone with great sides; and Cornish Lamb Cutlets, Apricot Cous Cous, Baby
Aubergine, Garlic & Mint Yoghurt the lamb was just done with the hint of pink as

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requested and with the exquisite flavour that you only get from fresh lamb. To
accompany both dishes we had a wonderful False Bay Sauvignon Blanc.

For desert we had Valrohona Chocolate & Cherry Pannacotta with Honeycomb - wow
what a wonderful dessert chocolatey but not too rich; and Warm Peach Melba Tart,
Toasted Almonds & Raspberry Sauce a juicy half peach in a light shortcrust pastry
surrounded by golden sponge.

To round off we had 2 lattes with smarties - a great way to end a meal!

With the skills and flair of Head Chef Mark Austin and under the direction of General
Manager Lee Hall I was hoping the food and the service was going to be as good as last
time but in fact it was better, which I did not think possible. As always the staff were
friendly and knowledgeable. This is a must visit restaurant whether for business or
pleasure.

Swan
2 Wavendon Road, Salford MK17 8BD
Tel: 01908 281008
www.swansalford.co.uk

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Herbs Week

Fresh Greens & Herbs

Full of Flavour

How many times a week do you reach for your pot of mixed herbs from the cupboard,
not giving a moments thought to whats actually in it?

Herbs can make a huge difference to a meal, and yet so many of us just sprinkle a few
dried dregs into our dishes. A small herb garden is one of the simplest and cheapest
ways to bring a whole new dimension to your cooking.
Hardy herbs such as sage, rosemary, thyme and marjoram normally live on throughout
the year, even in the winter, so they are the perfect starting point. Then, in the
summer, you can plant up basil, parsley, mint, chives and tarragon to bring a whole
wealth of flavours to your food. Sometimes a bit of mint, or snip of chive can liven up
even the most boring meals or side dishes so dont discount their importance. Click here
to discover lots of recipe ideas and advice on growing and cooking with herbs, with lots
of advice from experts and chefs. Plus, the health benefits of herbs are also not to be
ignored, so a few snips or sprinkles here and there could also improve your health!
More herb facts:
- Fresh herbs contain more antioxidants substances that fight cancer and heart disease
than some fruit and vegetables
- Rosemary is rich in antioxidants which help to maintain vitality & slow the ageing
process
- The Romans believed that the consumption of mint would increase their intelligence
and the smell of mint in their houses was also a symbol of hospitality
- Growing a pot of basil in the kitchen may smell good to us but it doesnt to nuisance
flies and mosquitoes who are repelled by the aroma
- Mint leaves or oil deters ants and so a few scattered leaves in your cupboards can
prove a useful, natural solution
- Fresh herbs aid the digestion of food especially fat and help with the elimination of
toxins from the body
- Chives have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, lowering blood pressure
- Dill is effective for the treatment of colic, gas and indigestion
- Parsley is a natural breath freshener, particularly in combating the potency of garlic
- Ancient records reveal recipes for herb infused oils and creams in the tombs of
legendary beauties such as Cleopatra

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Hero Cheese of the Month -Diugas

We are proudly presenting this Baltic and lactose-
free, cheese which has become a bit of a favourite
with our customers. Beautifully crumbly and rich in
flavour, this Lithuanian national treasure has been
going since 1924. Calcium salt crystals add a little
crunch to what could be described as 'vintage Gouda
meets artisan cheddar'.

Pronounced 'Dew-gas', this cheese is remarkable,
produced in maturations of 12 and 36 month age
profiles, the 36 month mature has a close texture,
slightly bouncy consistency, very reminiscent of a
young parmigiana, although sweeter and less
crunchy. For those dairy intolerant cheese lovers,
your dream has come true, a first class cheese that's
also lactose free!

Winner of various world-wide awards, most notably the Sial
Innovation 2013 grand prix, a first for any products from
this particular country.

Apart from the accolades handed to this cheese, the most
remarkable thing is that it hails from, of all places
Lithuania!

Ideal for any bakes, pasta sauces or sandwiches, Diugas
has become an increasingly popular choice for wedding
cheese cakes too, with some couples - dare we say it - even
dropping the cheddar tier altogether and going for Dziugas
instead. Whether you want to take that far or not, this cheese is certainly worth a try.

Try with an English ale or perhaps a good dry sherry such as a Barbadillo.

26 High Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9AQ
www.thecheeseplate.co.uk
Tel: 01763 271533
Email: Toby@thecheeseplate.co.uk

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Herts Listings

Textured Lives - till Monday 29 Sep An
exploration of the textured world using
photography. An exhibition of work by Charlotte
Prior. Letchworth Arts Centre. 2 The Arcade,
Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EW

Ashridge Autumn Trail - Mon 1 Sep to Fri 31
Oct Join us for a stroll through the woodland
discovering more about Autumn time at Ashridge
and complete some of the 50 things to do before
youre 11 3/4 on route. Ashridge Estate Visitor
Centre HP4 1LT

Hitchin Art Club annual exhibition - Tues 2 to
Thurs 25 Sep The annual exhibition from one of
the first art clubs to be founded in
Hertfordshire. Letchworth Arts Centre, 2 The
Arcade, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EW

Stevenage Family History Society - Visiting
The National Archives at Kew - a talk by Mike
Coy- Wednesday 3 Sep Society member Mike
will give a brief history of Public Records stored
in the National Archives and offer some tips on
how to search the Catalogue, with examples of
what may be found. Friends Meeting House,
Cuttys Lane, Stevenage SG1 1UP

National Trust Watford and District Association
- Thurs 4 Sep Adam Smith talks about Two
Georgian Country Houses in the Chilterns.
Stanborough Centre, St Albans Road, Garston,
Watford WD25 9JL

Ceri Dupree - Thu 4 Sep To celebrate thirty
years on the stage, female impersonator Ceri
Dupree stars in this sensational new show paying
homage to some of his favourite ladies.You can
expect side splitting comedy and a visual feast of
spectacular, eye popping and jaw dropping
costumes. The show provides over two hours of
musical parodies, dazzling quick changes and
rapid-fire stand up at a pace that will leave you
amazed. The first half celebrates stars from
around the world and the second half pays
tribute to the best of British. If you love a touch
of class, Hollywood glamour and a laugh out loud
giggle fest all culminating in an exciting and
breath-taking finale this is not to be missed!
Tickets 19.50, 17.00 Watford Colosseum,
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN 0845
075 3993 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Sandridgebury Square Dance - Fri 5 Sep Let
your hair down with the Square dance in
Sandbridgebury. Sandridgebury Lane AL3 6DB

Skool Disco - Fri 5 Sep 8pm to 2am Go back to
school with our Skool Disco! Well be playing lots
of fantastic songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s to
help you recreate the best days of your life'. As
well dancing along to the music played by our
wonderful DJ, why not try the Karaoke where
you can sing along with your old school friends to
the hits of your youth? Don your skool uniform
and get ready to dance the night away! Tickets:
5.00 Over 25s only Watford Colosseum,

Jongleurs Comedy Club Watford -Sat 6 Sep, Sat
13 Sep, Sat 20 Sep, Sat 27 Sep Walkabout,
Watford WD17 1AW

Hertfordshire Parent, Baby and Toddler Show -
Sat 6 Sep will showcase the very best products
and services provided by local companies. The
first 100 visitors will each receive a goody bag
Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford SG13 1PS

Hoddesdon Home & Leisure Show - Sat 6 Sep
The Hoddesdon Home & Leisure Show is back for
its 2nd year and gives the chance for locally
based companies and organisations to promote
themselves to the community. High Street,
Hoddesdon EN11 8TL

The Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era - Sat 6 Sept
The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience
waits for that first moment of sound. The Big
Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious
for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo,
the murmured notes of Moonlight
Serenadeand the night, it seems, is suddenly
full and timeless. There are those who watch and
listen who tap a shy finger to the melodies,
others who follow with a silent foot-beat, still
others who murmur softly through the lyrics, and
those who simply permit a fleeting smile. But
common to all are memories. With a full line-up
of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a rhythm
section and special guest vocalist Georgina
Jackson, the Nick Ross Orchestra will faithfully
recreate the wonderful sounds of such Big Bands
as those led by Glenn Miller, Count Basie,
Tommy Dorsey and Syd Lawrence.Tickets 21.50,
19.50 Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road,
Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Open Studios - Sat 6, Sun 7, Fri 12 to Sun 14
Sep Open Studios is a great opportunity to
experience excellent work by local artists in an
informal setting. 7 The Quadrant, Letchworth
SG6 4TY

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Open Studios Hertfordshire - Sat 6, Sun 7, Fri
12 to Sun 14, Fri 19 to Sun 21, Fri 26 to Sun 28
Sep During September, Donna Roche, together
with Janet Gardner another local artist, is
opening her studio to the public. Donnas work is
inspired by nature. She creates pieces in many
mediums.Naturals Barn, Foxholes Farm, London
Road, Hertford SG13 7NI

Stevenage Wedding Fair - Sun 7 Sep Come and
join us for the first Wedding Fair at a brand new
venue, The Forum, Stevenage a luxurious
banqueting facility seating up to 625 guests. Four
flexible function rooms fully air conditioned. The
Forum Banqueting Suites, Danestrete, Stevenage
SG1 1EJ

Beauty in Older Women: Photographs by Edo
Zollo - Tues 9 to Mon 29 Sep This stunning
exhibition has received national acclaim, both in
the press and on television. Photographer Edo
Zollo set out to capture the beauty of older
women -- and has succeeded brilliantly.
Letchworth Arts Centre. 2 The Arcade,

Ladies Night - Thu 11 Sept 8pm Calling all
ladies! An evening full of gorgeous male
entertainment, a cheeky drag queen, a devilish
cocktail on arrival and a scrumptious three-
course meal - the night is set to tantalise all your
senses! In September, get ready for the return of
Miss Dot Com and prepare to be titillated by
performances from Louis Vin Dangler and Rob
Knight. Over 18s only. Contains nudity. Tickets:
30.00* includes 3-course meal and the evenings
entertainment Watford Colosseum,

Grove House Fashion Show - Thurs 11 Sep Join
us for an evening of high fashion at bargain
prices. A chance to kick start your
Autumn/Winter wardrobe without breaking the
bank. All proceeds from the ticket sales go to
Grove House. Grove House, Waverley Road, St
Albans AL3 5QX

Hot Pepper Entertainments Present - Thank
You For The Music, The UK number 1 ABBA
Tribute Show - Fri 12 Sep Thank You For The
Music is the most amazing ABBA tribute show
starring the UK number 1 ABBA tribute band,
ABBA Sensation. Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place,
Cuffley EN6 4JA

The Big Jive Spectacular - Fri 12 Sep Featuring
The Jive Aces + Cody Lee and The Retro Boys
Plus DJ Paul "Get In The Swing" Jackson, dance
lesson from www.JiveSwing.com and Cody
"boogie Boy" Lee .Club De Havilland, Hatfield
Business Park, Hatfield AL10 9EU

One Night of Queen - Fri 12 Sept Performed by
Gary Mullen and The Works. In 2000, Gary Mullen
on ITVs Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final,
with the largest number of votes ever received in
the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes
was more than twice that of the runner-
up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002
formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to
rock legends Queen. Since May 2002, Gary
Mullen and the Works have performed
throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa
and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The
outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC
Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic
crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a
spectacular live concert, recreating the look,
sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the
greatest rock band of all time. This show will
ROCK you! Tickets: 20.00, 16.50 Watford
Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17
3JN 0845 075 3993 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Chas & Dave - Sat 13 September Back By
Demand - The Tour Chas & Dave began writing
and performing songs together in 1972, having
been friends since the early sixties. Now
celebrating their 50th Anniversary by recording
their first original album in 27 years which is a
mixture of vintage rock & roll songs and new
renditions of their own rockney classics. The
album also features special guest stars such as
Jools Holland, Buddy Holly's drummer Jerry
Allison & Hugh Laurie. They reached the top
twenty in 1979 with Gertcha, which became a
nationwide catchphrase. This was followed by
The Sideboard Song (Got my Beer in the
Sideboard Here)". In 1980 they hit the charts
with Rabbit, which reached No. 8 in the charts
and a No. 2 record in 1982 Ain't No Pleasing
You. This was followed by further hits
Margate, &London Girls. In 1986 they had a
top six record with Snooker Loopy. They have
also written title songs for TV shows Till Death
Do Us Part and Only Fools & Horses Chas &
Dave are great musicians and know how to give
an audience a good time. They have gained a
cult audience of both young and old and due to
public demand they are about to be seen
together on stage once more. Tickets: 24.50,
22.50. Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth
Road, Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993
Piccotts End Medieval Wall Paintings - Sat 13
and Sun 14 Sep This is a rare opportunity to see
these important 15th century wall paintings. 132
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Redbourn Village Museum and Family History
Centre - Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep The Redbourn
Experience explains the history of a
Hertfordshire Village through the centuries
through local finds and in pictures, maps and
objects. Redbourn Village Museum and Family
History Centre, Silk Mill House, The Common,
Redbourn AL3 7NB

Redbournbury Watermill - Sat 13 and Sun 14
Sep Eighteenth-century restored working
watermill, producing organic stone-ground flours
and bread. Museum, milling demonstrations and
artisan bakery on site. Redbournbury Lane, St
Albans AL3 6RS

Ware Museum - Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep Ware
Museum is an independent museum opened in
1986 in the former Victorian lodge house of Ware
Priory. The museum is entirely volunteer run.
Priory Lodge, 89 High Street, Ware SG12 9AL

Scotts Grotto - Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep Scotts
Grotto in Ware is a series of six interconnected
chambers decorated with thousands of shells,
flints and pieces of coloured glass. Scotts Road,
Ware, SG12 9JQ

St Albans South Signal Box and Railway Museum
- Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep The Grade II listed
Midland Railway signal box built in 1892 has been
restored and is fully open to the public. It is the
only preserved main line signal box with public
access. Ridgmont Road, St Albans AL1 3AJ

Isabel Hospice Starlight Walk 2014 - Sat 13 Sep
Join Isabel Hospice for their 10k Starlight Walk
with an Awesome 80s theme. Come on and grab
those legwarmers, deely boppers and glow sticks
and help them make this a night to remember!
Fanshawe Pool and Gym, Ware SG12 0DP

Autumn Family Fete - Sat 13 Sep A great family
fun day, We have Talk to the Animals attending,
who will be bringing a range of Tropical Animals
for the children to touch. Rowans Primary
School, Rowans, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1NZ

James Rhodes Live - Sun 14 Sept 7.30pmJames
Rhodes has had an astonishing life. After a
traumatic childhood, he found his salvation
through classical music. With sheer
determination he overcame his experiences and
went on to become a writer, commentator, TV
presenter and renowned concert pianist,
performing sold-out concerts around the world.
Using his trademark stand-up style, insights and
anecdotes on classical music, maverick pianist
James Rhodes comes to Watford Colosseum with
his highly unique show. This concert tour
celebrates the release of his memoir,
Instrumental, a tribute to the therapeutic
powers of music, as well as a fascinating insight
into the lives of some of the great composers.
Last year James performed at Latitude Festival,
toured to Hong Kong and Vienna and presented
and performed in the acclaimed television
documentary Notes from the Inside which aired
on Channel 4. James is currently releasing his
5th studio album called 5 and filming his new
series for Channel 4 which is due to air this
September in the UK. Tickets 20.00, 15.50.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road,
Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993

Berkhamsted Town Hall - Sun 14 Sep Victorian
Gothic market house and town hall. Architect
Edward Buckton Lamb - built in 1859, extended
in 1890, restored 1983-1999. 196 High Street,
Berkhamsted HP4 3BA

Berkhamsted Castle Guided Tours - Sun 14 Sep
Guided tours of Berkhamsted Castle, a typical
motte and bailey Norman castle, built originally
as a timber structure by William the Conquerors
half-brother. Berkhamsted Castle, Berkhamsted,

Claire Lloyd Properties - Sun 14 Sep 173 High
Street, formerly Figgs the Chemist, is the oldest
known urban timber frame building in the
country, its timbers dating from the late 13th
century. 173 High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 3HB

Chilterns Countryside and Food Festivals - Sun
14 Sep Come along to our annual festival to
celebrate the different crafts, industries and
wildlife associated with the Chilterns
countryside. Enjoy a day of mouth-watering local
produce stalls. Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre
HP4 1LT

Potters Bar Fire Walk - Sun 14 Sep Can you take
the heat? Would you walk on hot coals to help
Peace Hospice Care support people with a life-
limiting illness in Potters Bar and throughout
South West Hertfordshire? Elm Court Youth and
Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6
3BP

Family Fun Bike Ride - The Harpenden
"MacCycle" Day - Sun 14 Sep A Sunday bike ride
in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support (Harpenden
and District). Safe cycling for all the family along
the old railway line tarmac cycle path.
Harpenden to Luton. Aldwickbury Park Golf Club,
Piggotshill Lane, Harpenden AL5 1JP

T Rextasy I Love to Boogie - Sun 14 Sep
In 1973 a record was released which would
bridge the generation gap and become a rock
anthem to both young and old 20th Century

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Boy was written and composed by Marc Bolan.
Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure
Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ

Hertford Heritage Day - Sun 14 Sep The Castle
will open its doors to the public with a medieval
encampment and falconry display on the lawn.
Hertford Castle and Town SG14 1HR

Ware Brass - Sun 14 Sep Enjoy listening to Ware
Brass play on the magnificent Priory Grounds,
Ware SG12 9AL

The Little Hadham Antiques Fair - Sun 14 Sep
An established fair known for its wide range of
quality antiques, jewellery, silver, furniture etc.
at reasonable prices. Little Hadham Village Hall
(Signposted off the A120 between Puckeridge &
Bishops Stortford) SG11 2BP

Mill Green Mill & Museum - Sun 14 Sep Take a
look behind the scenes, tour the stores and see
the work of our collections staff and
volunteers. Mill Green, Hatfield AL9 5PD

Tour of the Priory Building - Sun 14 Sep Have
a guided tour around The Priory building, a
building once home to Friars. A one off tour of
the Historic Priory Building which is not usually
open to the public. Ware SG12 9AL

Hellfire Comedy Club - Wed 17 Sept 8pm What
a great night! A curry and three of the finest up
and coming comedians to entertain you .In
September we'll have Andrew Bird; one of those
rare comedians who makes friends with his
audiences in an instant with his engaging mix of
childhood stories and more recent anecdotes.
He'll be joined by solid stand-up, Paul McCaffrey
and Bryan Lacey, who mixes observational
material, silly stories and quick gags with some
excellent improvisational skills. Tickets: 18.00
(includes curry and the evenings entertainment)
Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993

Roy Chubby Brown - Thu 18 Sept Who ate all
the Pies! Live. Roy Chubby Brown returns with
his bluest show yet! Hes still rude, hes still
crude and this time hes turning headlines into
punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter
continues to burst bellies across the country.
Chubby doesnt hold back from sharing his
outlandish views on news, women and gender,
sailing so close to the mark, even the most
seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! As
politically incorrect as ever The Worlds Most
Outrageous Comedian is far too rude for TV, so
this live performance is the only place to catch
the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended
please stay away! Over 18s only. Tickets: 20.00.
Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993

Jason Manford - First World Problems - Fri 19
Sept Jason Manford is back at the Colosseum
with a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic
misunderstandings and audience banter
delivered with his trademark likeable charm and
teasingly intelligent wit. After his opera singing
turn saw him emerge the winner on Born To
Shine, Jason put his new found talent into
practice joining Alfie Boe on tour prior to a well-
received run in the West End hit musical
Sweeney Todd. However, his comedy bones
werent completely idle as he enjoyed
appearances on QI, Big Fat Quiz of the Year and
Comedy World Cup. Jason said: Some of you
might think Ive had a career change what with
all the opera and musical theatre Ive been doing
lately. Not a chance, Im excited to be getting
back to what I really love the most stand-up!
Tickets 23.50 Watford Colosseum,

Sikes and Nancy - Fri 19 Sep A tale of high
melodrama featuring the story of the ill-fated
Nancy and her brutal end at the hands of Bill
Sikes in Dickenss masterpiece Oliver Twist.
Letchworth Arts Centre. 2 The Arcade,

Vivace - Art inspired by Music - Fri 19 to Sun
21 Sep Vivace means lively and exciting in
musical terms, which describes our exhibition of
work inspired by music. Gravelly Barn, Gravelly
Lane, Braughing SG11 2RD

The West End Experience - Sat 20 Sept A
Showcase of the Musicals, Starring Asa Elliott
from ITVs Benidorm! Transporting you on a
journey through the musicals and into the heart
of Londons theatreland! Performed by a cast of
sensational artists direct from Londons West End
and a superb live band, this all-singing, all-
dancing production features over 140 dazzling
costumes, beautiful vocal performances &
thrilling choreography as it showcases West End
musicals past & present. Featuring smash hit
songs from Chicago, Phantom Of The Opera,
Les Miserables, Grease, Mamma Mia, We Will
Rock You, The Lion King, Wicked, Dirty Dancing,
Jersey Boysand many more; this truly
spectacular show promises to be the perfect
musical extravaganza to suit all! Tickets 22.50,
19.50. Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth
Road, Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993

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Soul Legends is coming to Hoddesdon - Sat 20
Sep Billed as the feel good show of the year,
brand-new smash-hit, Stateside spectacular Soul
Legends is coming to town. Broxbourne Civic
Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon EN11 8BE

Andy and Mikes Tick Tock Time Machine - Sat
20 Sep Starring Andy Day from Andys Wild
Adventures (CBeebies) alongside comedy partner
Mike James. Hertford Theatre, The Wash,
Hertford SG13 1PS

Outdoor Cinema - Sat 20 Sep and Sun 21 Sep
Classic films (Grease and Top Gun) on a giant
screen in the Park. Bring a picnic and a
rug. Knebworth House SG1 2AX

Arkley Village Scarecrow Fete - Sat 20 SepFun
for all the Family with games, dressing up, Beat
the Goalie, tombola, raffle with fabulous prizes.
Lots of international food stalls, Pimms stall,
Black Horse micro-brewery, ice cream. Arkley
Village Hall, Brickfield Lane, off Barnet Road,
Barnet (opposite Gate Pub) EN5 3LD

NCT Nearly New Sale - Sat 20 Sep Sale of good
quality nearly new baby and childrens wear,
maternity clothes and nursery equipment. Great
bargains can be found. Kingshott School, Hitchin
SG4 7JX

Jasper Carrott - Stand Up and Rock- Sun 21
Sept Stand Up And Rock does what it says on the
tin....Jasper is back to his very best....mic in
hand regaling the audience with his 'new' stand
up routines before introducing his musical
compatriots that have been 'rockin' audiences all
over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as been
Jasper's mate has rock star credentials that most
dream of.......Trevor Burton of The Move, the
first band played on Radio 1.....Geoff Turton
lead singer of the Rockin Berries.....Joy
Strachan-Brain the lead singer of one of the UK's
finest Celtic rock bands Quill.So do not miss this
unique show that gives the opportunity to see
and hear great legendary artistes belt out a night
of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he
belongs......making us laugh!! Tickets: 28.00.
Watford, WD17 3JN 0845 075 3993

Cupcake Decorating - Mon 22 Sep Learn to
decorate fun and delicious cupcakes with a
variety of decorations. We will teach you the
secrets of perfect rose piped and classic peaked
swirls using whipped buttercream. 99p flake
cakes. Grove House, Waverly Road, St Albans AL4
9EJ

St Albans Cathedral Flower Festival: Music in
Bloom - Thur 25 to Sun 28 Sep For four days in
September, St Albans Cathedral will be
transformed into a stunning oasis of colour and
sound when the 2014 Music in Bloom Flower
Festival opens. St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter
Yard, St Albans WD19 6UH

Autumn Equinox - A Celebration of Gratitude:
An Evening of Sacred Sound - Fri 26 Sep In
Autumn it is traditional to give thanks for the
bounty that the year has provided us with both in
terms of the natural year and also our own lives.
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, The Forebury,
Sawbridgeworth CM21 9BD

The Haunting of Hill House - Sat 27 Sep A
chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror
in which a small group of psychically receptive
people are brought together in Hill House, a
brooding, mid-Victorian mansion. Hawthorne
Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8
6BX

Monthly Table Top Sale - Sat 27 Sep Hoddesdon
Methodist Church run a monthly (last Saturday of
the Month) Table Top Sale in the Methodist
Church Hall Middlefield Road Hoddesdon EN11
9ED.

The Big Model Show - Sat 27 and Sun 28 Sep St
Albans Model Engineering Society the Big Model
Show Free miniature train rides; Model
locomotives & Stationary engines in steam;
Model boats; Free Have-a-go radio controlled
model. Townsend Church of England School, High
Oakes, St Albans AL3 6DR

Stevenage Family History Society - Family
History Open Day - Sat 27 Sep Join us at
Stevenage Museum and find out how to uncover
your family roots. Guidance will be available on
how to get started in family history research.
Stevenage Museum, St. Georges Way, Stevenage,
SG1 1XX

The Mercure London Watford Hotel Wedding
Show - Sun 28 Sep A chance to meet local
suppliers to help put that finishing touch to your
special day! A41 Watford Bypass, Watford WD25
8JH

Autumn Wedding Exhibition - Sun 28 Sep The
Castle will open its doors for couples to be
inspired for their special day. With an array of
suppliers exhibiting under one Royal roof, the
Castle will host photographers, bridal wear.
Hertford Castle SG14 1HR

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A-Maize-ing Maze At Mead Open Farm - till
Tues 30 Sep Is it left or is it right? Find your way
through Mead Open Farms A-Maize-ing Maze
with over 4 acres of corn fun. A fun activity for
all ages! Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road,
Billington LU7 9JH

Summer fun at Woodside - till Tues 2 Sep
Holiday fun including tractor rides, meet and
feed the animals, animal handling and
demonstrations with reptiles, owls and much
more, chick and bunny cuddling, indoor play
barn, outdoor play areas. Mancroft Rd, Aley
Green, nr. Luton LU1 4DG

Bedfordshire Youth Opera Presents Mozarts
Magic Flute - Wed 3 to Sat 6 Sep Bedfordshire
Youth Opera return to The Place Theatre with a
new production of Mozarts classic fairytale, The
Magic Flute. Bradgate Road, Bedford, MK40 3DE

Free social media and networking event -Thur
4 Sep Come along to the free event for the
chance to network and learn about social media
best practices. Four social media seminars will
be given. Viking Self Storage, Caxton Road, Elms
Farm Industrial Estate, Off Goldington Road,
Bedford MK41 0HT

Flitton and Greenfield Gala Day - Sat 6 Sep
Flitton and Greenfield Gala is an annual event to
raise funds for the village hall and is a fun day
for all to enjoy. This years theme is
commemorating the start of World War One.
Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall and Recreation
Ground, Greenfield Road, Flitton MK45 5DR

Relay for life Cancer Research UK - Sat 6 Sep
Family fun packed weekend. Stalls. Raffles.
Teams of friends and family relay for life walking
24 hours. Candles lit for survivors and
remembrance Saturday evening. Stockwood Park
Luton LU1 4BH

Alzheimers Memory Walk - Sat 6 SepWho will
you walk for this September? Join us in Priory
Country Park, home of our special Bedford
Memory Walk. Come along and youll be helping
raise much-needed funds. Priory Marina,
Bedford, MK41 9DJ

Tom Jones Tribute - Sat 6 Sep Join in our
weekend entertainment with Simon Abbotts as
Tom Jones performing LIVE in our bar area.
Reaching the finals of BBC Ones The One and
Only, Simon became the essential sound-alike. G
Casino 35 Park Street West, Luton LU1 3BE

Evening with a Medium - Sat 6 Sep Denise
Newman will be leading this special evening.
Whipsnade Village Hall, off B4540, LU6 2LG

Airshow: Shuttleworth Pageant - Sun 7 Sep The
Shuttleworth Pageant showcases all of the
Collections aircraft and vehicles and this year
there will be an emphasis on items collected
personally by Richard Shuttleworth. The
Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden Aerodrome
SG18 9EP

Stondon Classic Transport Festival - Sun 7 Sep
Classic cars, lots of family fun, bouncy castle,
face painting, paint balling, craft stalls, school
game stalls, refreshments, food stalls, BBQ and
lots more. Stondon Recreation ground

Business Networking Event - Tue 9 Sep Do you
like to network in the Luton & Bedfordshire area?
Why not join us with 8 Business Networking for
some relaxed and informal B2B / B2C sessions. G
Casino 35 Park Street West, Luton LU1 3BE

Moggerhanger Park - Thur 11 Sep Experience
the unique history of Moggerhanger Park on a
house tour. There is so much to discover here at
the original home of the Thornton family,
designed by Sir John Soane. Moggerhanger Park,
Park Road, Moggerhanger MK44 3RW

John Bunyan Museum and Bunyan Meeting -
Thur 11 to Sat 13 Sep John Bunyan, author of
The Pilgrims Progress, is one of Bedfords most
famous sons. Visit the Museum and Church and
take a walk through Bunyans life and times.
Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU

Guided tours at Bromham Mill and Cafe - Fri 12
to Sun 14 Sep Bromham Mill is a late 18th or
early 19th century rebuilding in brick, timber
and stone on the site of earlier mills. It had two
waterwheels. Bromham Mill, Bridge End,
Bromham, Bedford MK43 8LP

Queen Annes Summerhouse - Fri 12 to Sun 14
Sep Hidden in a pine wood on the edge of the
Shuttleworth estate is this intriguing folly with
high quality 18th-century brickwork. The
Warren, Shuttleworth Estate, Old Warden,
Biggleswade SG18 9EB

Luton Hoo Walled Garden - Sat 13 Sep Designed
by Capability Brown for the 3rd Earl of Bute in
1769 and now being restored to its former
splendour. The Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Hoo Estate, Luton LU1 4LF

Lime Kiln Vault, The Higgins Bedford - Sat 13
Sep A rare opportunity to access the lime kiln
vault which forms part of the Castle Quay

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development next door to The Higgins Bedford,
on the site of Bedford Castle. The Higgins
Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD

Tina Turner Tribute performing LIVE at
Grosvenor G Casino Luton - Sat 13 Sep Join in
our weekend entertainment with Justine Riddoch
as our Tina Turner Tribute performing live in
our bar area. Officially The UKs Number One
Tribute to Tina Turner.35 Park Street West,
Luton LU1 3BE

Willington Dovecote Celebration: a hundred
years with the National Trust - Sat 13 Sep Join
with us to celebrate that the spectacular
Willington Dovecote was given to the National
Trust 100 years ago, in 1914. Church End,
Willington, Bedford MK44 3PU

Stevington Windmill- Sat 13 Sep Constructed
around a central post so that it can be turned to
face into the wind, this impressive postmill was
built in the 18th century. Stevington Windmill, 2
Windmill Lane, Stevington, MK43 7QZ

Moot Hall, Elstow - Step into the World of John
Bunyan- Sat 13 Sep A 15th century timber
framed market house set on the village green in
Elstow. The Moot Hall was originally built to
serve Elstow Abbey but is now a museum. Moot
Hall, Church End, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9XT

Hart House Business Centre - Sun 14 Sep Hart
House was built in 1907 as the headquarters of
Vauxhall Motors. It is a Grade II listed building,
built in William and Mary style. Hart House
Business Centre, Kimpton Road, Luton LU2 0LB

Heritage Walks in a Beautiful Cemetery - Sun
14 Sep We have escorted Heritage walks around
the extensive grounds. As the ground is on a
sloping hilly site it is best to wear suitable
footwear. Bedford Cemetery, Foster Hill Road,
Bedford MK41 7TD

Open Church and Mausoleum - Sun 14 Sep St
Marys Church will be open for visitors to look
round and listen to the organ. The Ailesbury
Mausoleum and Crypt in the churchyard will also
be open. St Marys Church, Church Road,
Maulden MK45 2AU

Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt - Sun 14 Sep
This is a fine example of one of the first
mausoleum to be built in this country with the
earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a
descendant of the legendary Robbie! Church
Road, Maulden MK45 2AU

Warden Abbey Community Vineyard Open Day
and Wine Sale - Sun 14 Sep Bedfordshire Rural
Communities Charity (BRCC) has run the
vineyard, cared for by volunteers, since 2010;
working with other local organisations and
schools. Warden Abbey Community Vineyard,
Bedford Road, Nr Old Warden

Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea
Room - Sun 14 Sep Restored 1846 station house
in Victorian Gothic Cottage Orn style with small
but growing collection of railway heritage
artifacts in the former booking office. Ridgmont
Station Heritage Centre, The Railway Station,
Station Road, Ridgmont MK43 3XP

St John The Baptist Church, Cockayne Hatley -
Sun 14 Sep The church of St. John the Baptist is
a lovely 12th century country church situated at
the gates of an ancient hall, the ancestral home
of the Cockayne family. Cockayne Hatley SG19
2EA

Guitar and Flute Concert - Fri 19 Sep This
London based duo will be playing light classics
and many familiar tunes. Light refreshments
available, at start of evening as well as during
the interval. Whipsnade Village Hall, off B4540,
LU6 2LG

On Golden Pond - Fri 19, Sat 20, Thu 25 to Sat
27 Sep TADS Theatre Group present On Golden
Pond. A touching, funny and warmly perceptive
study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple
facing their twilight years. Tads Theatre Conger
Lane, Toddington LU5 6BT

A Classic Evening Airshow - Sat 20 Sep Soak up
the ambience at our classic evening airshow. The
flying display includes a selection of our historic
aircraft and features visiting aircraft. The
Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden Aerodrome,
SG18 9EP

George Michael Tribute performing live at
Grosvenor G Casino Luton - Sat 20 Sep Join in
our weekend entertainment with Pete Valentine
as our George Michael Tribute performing LIVE
in our bar area. 35 Park Street West, Luton LU1
3BE

Grosvenors Got Talent Show Contestant Heat
- Fri 26 Sep Do you think you have the X-Factor
or the Skills to be the next big thing in
entertainment? How about the ability to impress
our judges and wow an audience? 35 Park Street
West, Luton LU1 3BE

Old Tyme Music Hall - Fri 26 and Sat 27 Sep
Maulden History Society together with Maulden
Players are putting on an Old Tyme Music Hall to
commemorate the outbreak of World War I in
1914. All profits will go to Forces

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charities. Village Hall, Flitwick Road, Maulden
MK45 2DP

Nearly New Sale (Sale of quality clothes, toys
and equipment 0-5/6 years) - Sat 27 Sep Items
for sale include baby equipment, Childrens
clothes from birth, bedding, sleeping bags,
quality pre-school toys, maternity clothes and
much much more. Athletic Stadium, Barkers
Lane, Bedford MK41 9SB

Mice with Glasses Indie Rock Band performing
LIVE at Grosvenor G Casino Luton Sat 27 Sep
Join in our payday weekend entertainment with
Indie Rock Band Mice with Glasses performing
LIVE in our bar area! An energetic and talented
covers band. 35 Park Street West, Luton LU1 3BE

Bucks Listings

Summer Circus Spectacular - till Tues 2 Sep
Roll Up, Roll Up! enjoy the fun and excitement
of the Charles Chipperfield Circus at Odd Farm
Park! Inside the Big Top, marvel at the
spectacular human acts. Odds Farm Park,
Wooburn Common Road, Wooburn Common, High
Wycombe HP10 0LX

Muggled mirror paintings - Tues 2 Sep For 4+
years: make some crackling characters using this
marvellous mirrored painting technique. Will you
make a wacky Willy Wonka, or a bright purple
Violet Beauregarde? 81-83 High Street, Great
Missenden HP16 0AL

Family History Talk: Whats In The Parish
Chest? - Weds 3 Sep Richard Ratcliffe looks at
the wide variety of records which used to be
kept in the Parish Chest from the 15th century to
the early 20th. Methodist Church Hall,
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HB

Bogswizzling bookmarks - Weds 3 Sep For 4+
years: Beat the back-to-school blues and make a
bedazzling bookmark in the shape of your
favourite Roald Dahl character. 81-83 High
Street, Great Missenden HP16 0AL

Country Fete - Sat 6 Sep Home Produce, Fruit,
Vegetables, Chutney, Jams, Cakes, BBQ,
Tombola, Raffle, Bric-a-brac, Hat Stall, Books,
Games, Vestry Teas etc. St. Marys Churchyard.
Village Road Deham Village UB9 5BB

Sausage, Ale & Cider festival - Sat 6 Sep
Wingrave will be hosting their very first Sausage,
Ale & Cider festival - with a great range of
beverages to choose from as well as some
fantastic live music and lots to do. Wingrave
Sports and Social Club, Wingrave HP22 4QB

Chalfont St Giles Show 2014 - Sat 6 Sep
Cameron Farm, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Giles
HP8 4DX

Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire
Railway Centre - Sat 6 and Sun 7 Sep On these
special days take a ride behind Thomas the Tank
Engine under the watchful eye of Sir Topham
Hatt, The Fat Controller. Buckinghamshire
Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station,
Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY

Jumbled jigsaw trail - Sat 6 and Sun 7 Sep For
all ages: complete a trail through the Museum to
uncover a child hidden in the chocolate
factory. 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden
HP16 0AL

Chearsley Classic Car & Fun Day - Sun 7 Sep A
fantastic free day for all the family featuring
classic cars from a bygone era. There will be
childrens rides; pets corner; art and crafts as
well as plenty of food and drink. Chearsley
Cricket Club, Winchendon Road, Chearsley HP18
0DW

Country Fair at Hazeldene Farm- Sun 7 Sep
Country Fair at Hazeldene Farm in aid of Chiltern
& Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Lots of
stallholders, childrens rides. Air rifle range,
Pony Rides, Blow up Slide, go on a farm walk.
Tea & cake. Hazeldene Farm, Asheridge Road,
Chesham HP5 2XD

Wedding Fair - Sun 7 Sep Planning on getting
hitched? Come along to the Missenden Abbey
wedding fair to browse through a variety of local
wedding suppliers and see the Abbey set up for a
ceremony. Missenden Abbey, London Road, Great
Missenden HP16 0BD

Craft and Vintage Fair - Sun 7 Sep In the lively
Olney Centre, Olney High Street, we present our
Craft and Vintage Fairs, featuring a lovely mix of
craft and vintage stalls; something for everyone
and every pocket. The Olney Centre, High
Street, Olney MK46 4EF

The Great War Remembered, Living Archive
MK - Thur 11 to Sat 13 Sep An exhibition to
commemorate the Great War. Featuring
photographs, stories and artefacts from the
Milton Keynes area. Discover Milton Keynes
Showcase, Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury
Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL

Memories of Bletchley Railway Station - Thur
11 to Sat 13 Sep An exhibition of photos and
memorabilia which give an insight into life at
Bletchley Railway Station. Bletchley Library,

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Westfield Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2
2RA

Bletchley Park Community Days - Thur 11 to
Sat 13 Sep Bletchley Park will be getting into the
spirit of Heritage Open Days by offering free
entry to Milton Keynes residents and celebrating
the history which makes local communities The
Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive,
Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB

Talk: Code-Breaking, Bletchley Park - Thur 11
Sep Talk given by Tom Brigg, Education Officer,
Bletchley Park Museum on Code-Breaking.
Bletchley Library, Westfield Road, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes MK2 2RA

Womens Football - a brief history - Thur 11 to
Sun 14 Sep A small exhibition that celebrates
the hosting of the 2014 Womens FA Cup Final at
Stadium:MK. Outlining the story of the womens
game since the first recorded match. Pitchside
Bar, 2nd Floor, DoubleTree Hilton Hotel,
Stadium:MK, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST

Open Studios and Exhibition at Inter-Action MK
- Thur 11 to Sun 14 Sep Inter-Action MKs
resident artist will have their studios open and
there will be an exhibition of work in our art
room space. The Old Rectory, Waterside,
Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes MK6 3EJ

Milton Keynes Museum - Open Days and Annual
Beer Festival - Thur 11 to Sun 14 Sep Victorian
farmhouse and school room, street of shops,
working telephones, Hall of Transport and much
more in a beautiful setting of an historical
Victorian Model Farm site. Milton Keynes
Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton
Keynes MK12 5EL

Through the Lens, Living Archive MK - Fri 12
Sep A glimpse of the history of Milton Keynes in
moving images compiled from archive footage
from 1940s to the present day. Milton Keynes
Gallery, 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton
Keynes MK9 3QA

Ring of Steel - Fri 12 Sep An opportunity to look
at the display of photos that are around the
Concourse. These are school photos as well as
individual photos. StadiumMK, Stadium Way
West, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST

The 12th Cock and Bull Real Beer and Cider
Festival - Fri 12 and Sat 13 Sep Two dozen real
beers and ciders - mostly from the local region
and wines and juices courtesy of the local
Fairtrade group (charge for drinks). Free entry to
enjoy music York House Centre, London Road,
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1JQ
National Badminton Museum Open Day - Sat 13
Sep Exhibition of badminton memorabilia which
is normally on view in National Badminton
Centre. National Badminton Centre, Bradwell
Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes MK8 9LA

Sounds of Georgian Stowe - The Gothic Temple
- Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep The Gothic Temple is a
splendid, historic folly built in the gardens at
Stowe in 1741. Stowe School, Stowe MK18 5DF

Bradwell Windmill Open Day - Sat 13 and Sun
14 Sep Early 1800s windmill, newly restored to
working order and able to mill by wind-power or
electric motor. Bradwell Windmill, Nightingale
Crescent, Bradville, Milton Keynes MK13 7UE

An Exhibition of Work by Lesley Humphreys-
Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep We will be opening to
the public with performances, exhibitions and
open studios taking place over the weekend.
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley
Wood, Milton Keynes MK5 6AA

Roald Dahl Day celebrations - Sat 13 Sep For
all ages: come and celebrate Roald Dahls
birthday with us! A jam-packed day of events
and activities, including a Golden Ticket trail,
magic and face-painting and Oompa-Loompa. 81-
83 High Street, Great Missenden HP16 0AL

Shakespeare in the Garden - Sat 13 and Sun 14
Sep We will be open to the public with
performances, exhibitions and open studios
taking place over the weekend. Westbury Arts
Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton
Keynes MK5 6AA

Discover local heritage at the Cowper and
Newton Museum - Sat 13 and Sun 14 Sep See
William Cowpers Summer House that he fondly
called his verse manufactory in our beautiful
Georgian garden. Cowper and Newton Museum,
Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, Milton Keynes
MK46 4AJ

Family History Workshop: Your First World War
Ancestors - Sat 13 Sep Do you need help in
finding out what your ancestors did during WWI?
Drop in with their information if you have it: full
name, date of birth, regiment or postal address.
Local Studies Library (Milton Keynes Central
Library), 555 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton
Keynes, MK9 3HL

Marlows own Last Night of the Proms - Sat 13
Sep Marlow will have its very own Last Night of
the Proms on Saturday 13th September. The
concert features the ever-popular Marlow Music
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material. Christ Church URC, Oxford Road,
Marlow SL7 2NL

Little Chalfont Farmers Market - Sat 13 Sep
Great selection of quality, locally produced food
at this monthly market. Buy rare-breed pork,
bacon and sausages, buffalo meat, lamb, game
and poultry. Plus seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Village Hall car park, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont
HP8 4UD

Medieval Re-enactment Fair - Sat 13 Sep Join
us for a unique, entertaining and informative day
of medieval displays and re-enactment from The
Lion Rampant. Enjoy a truly exciting day of
archery, squire training, dancing, music.
Missenden Abbey, London Road, Great Missenden
HP16 0BD

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Vintage
Train Steaming Open Day - Sun 14 Sep A chance
to ride on our historic Vintage Stock dating from
the 1890s with no extra charge. Buckinghamshire
Railway Centre occupies an extensive site in
rolling Buckinghamshire countryside.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road
Station, Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY

Chilterns Countryside and Food Festival - Sun
14 Sep Visit the Wycombe Museum marquee and
discover how some local trades are closely linked
to the woodlands of the Chilterns. Ashridge
Estate Visitors Centre, Moneybury Hill HP4 1LX

Brian Lara Invitational Cricket Day at Wormsley
Cricket on the Getty Family Estate - Sun 14 Sep
Raising funds for the Rwanda Cricket Stadium
Foundation, with stars including Brian Lara and
Andrew Strauss. The Wormsley Estate
Stokenchurch - just 30 seconds off Junction 5 of
the M40 HP14 3YG

Roald Dahl Day challenge - Sun 14 Sep Follow a
trail through the Museum and around the village
of Great Missenden to discover facts about Roald
Dahl. 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden HP16
0AL

Tudor Fayre & Charter Day - Sun 14 Sep Tudor
Fayre and Charter Day - events and activities for
all the family in the Museums walled garden and
Aylesburys Market Square. Buckinghamshire
County Museum & Market Square, Aylesbury HP20
2QP

Marlow Carnival - Sat 20 Sep The Carnival is
organised by the Marlow Community Association
and has been an annual event for close on 30
years. Well supported by the local community,
with Bar, BBQ and a Tea Boutique Higginson
Park, Marlow SL7 2AE
Handmade Craft Fair - Sat 20 Sep Craft Fair,
where Everything Is Handmade, and no bought-in
or mass produced goods will be found. Items will
include: Jewellery, Art, Woodcrafts, Stoneware
& Pottery, Fabric & Knitted Goods. British Legion
Hall, Queensmead Road, Loudwater, High
Wycombe HP10 9XA

From Chesham to Bollywood with a Fairtrade
Cuppa - Sat 20 Sep An evening of food, dance &
inspiration hosted by Chesham4Fairtrade.
Fantastic food provided by trendy new Indian
restaurant Papad with free Fairtrade tea &
coffee. Chesham Town Hall, Chesham HP5 1DS

Augustus Gloop trail - Sat 20 and Sun 21 Sep
For all ages: go on a hunt for Augustus Gloops
chocolate wrappers and find out facts about the
Museum.81-83 High Street, Great Missenden
HP16 0AL

Traction Engine Rally Buckinghamshire Railway
Centre - Sat 20 and Sun 21 Sep Traction Engine
Rally An exciting weekend of steaming monsters,
side shows, stalls and displays. Buckinghamshire
Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station,
Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY

Marlow Food Festival - Sun 21 Sep Now in its
5th year, the Marlow Food Festival is established
as an event that attracts more the 2000 people
to sample the stalls delights, watch food
demonstrations. The Compleat Angler Hotel,
Marlow Bridge SL7 1RG

Town Tour and Tea with the Mayor - Sun 21
Sep Mayors Appeal - Town Tour and Tea with
the Mayor Tours at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm - starting
from Wycombe Museum Support the Mayors
Appeal with a guided town tour followed by tea
and cakes. Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue.
High Wycombe HP13 6PX

Lunchtime Concert: Robert Cheung (Piano) -
Weds 24 Sep We welcome Robert Cheung, who
enthralled our lunchtime audience last year, and
which made him an irresistible choice for this
years lunchtime concert series. He will play
works by Beethoven, Liszt. All Saints Church,
Church Square, High Wycombe HP11 2BN

Chiltern Painters Art Exhibition - Thur 25 to
Sun 28 Sep The Chiltern Painters will be holding
their Art Exhibition at the The Market Hall, Old
Amersham, HP7 0DP

"Woman in Mind" by Alan Ayckbourn - Fri 26 to
Sun 28 Sep Chesham Bois Catholic Players
autumn production of "Woman in Mind" is widely
regarded as one of Alan Ayckbourns best plays.

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The Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street,
Chesham HP5 1HU

Hugless Douglas - Sat 27 Sep Hugless Douglas is
a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes
up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find
the perfect one, but none of them seem quite
right. Stantonbury Theatre MK14 6BN

Jazz Supper - Double Bill- Sat 27 Sep This year
we are pleased to feature award winning
instrumental Jazz musician - Craig Milverton and
his trio and the virtuoso vibraphonist Anthony
Kerr. Royal British Legion, Flackwell Heath HP10
9NS

Drawing from Nature: Workshop- Sat 27 Sep
1:30pm - 3:30pm. Observational drawing from
natural history specimens led by Katrina van
Grouw, author and illustrator of The Unfeathered
Bird. Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald
Dahl Childrens Gallery, Church Street, Aylesbury
HP20 2QP

Wooburn Singers - Come and Sing- Sat 27 Sep
Musical Director Tom Hammond-Davies has
chosen an early work by Handel - Dixit Dominus -
(composed in his early 20s which predates the
Messiah). The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton
Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ

Moonrakers Celtic Music- Sat 27 Sep
Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) are four
consummate musicians playing harp, fiddle,
whistles, guitar, Irish bouzouki and female/male
vocals. St Michaels Church, Stewkley, Nr
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 OHL

Mike Teavee trail - Sat 27 and Sun 28 Sep For
all ages: hunt for Mike Teavees sunglasses
around the Museum and discover fantabulous
facts about the creation of this television-
obsessed character. 81-83 High Street, Great
Missenden HP16 0AL

Buckingham Garden Centre Apple Weekend -
Sat 27 and Sun 28 Sep Buckingham Garden
Centres Celebration of The Apple in all its
Guises. Buckingham Garden Centre, Tingewick
Road, Buckingham MK18 4AE

Sugar and Spice - Sat 27 Sep Why is it a
Victoria Sponge? What biscuits were eaten in
World War 1? Join us for coffee and a cake in aid
of Macmillan Cancer Research and find out about
cakes. Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue. High
Wycombe HP13 6PX

Wedding Fair at Taplow House Hotel - Sun 28
Sep All the needs of your special day under one
roof enhanced by a beautiful venue with staff
and exhibitors at your disposal. Berry Hill,
Taplow, Nr Maidenhead SL6 0DA

Looks Like Love - Mon 29 and Tue 30 Sep
Creating Sunshine Theatre Company have
produced a new 60 minute musical called Looks
Like Love written by Mark Britton. Wooburn
Club, 16 The Green, Wooburn Green HP10 0EF

Aylesbury Farmers Market - Tue 30 Sep Find
fantastic local produce at Aylesbury Farmers
Market on the last Tuesday of every month. Also
browse the stalls of the Vintage & Craft Bazaar
to find unique handmade, antique and
collectable. Market Square, Aylesbury HP20 1TW

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