Joy of the perfect floating holiday

BY CHRIS GILL

The mere thought of rowing on the Embankment boating lake used to make me feel seasick. So the idea of spending ten nights cruising the Mediterranean, including a return trip across ... (03/01/2009) [Read More]

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Dame Alice old girl's return appearance

MUSIC

Bedford Music Club welcomes back former Dame Alice pupil Carolyn Sampson, fast enjoying an international career as one of the best young sopranos in the business with a string of ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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Film clubs

Stripper turned writer Diablo Cody took the Oscar for Best Screenplay with this take on teenage pregnancy ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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Football tough guys get a kick out of chatting

FOOTBALL THE HARDMEN/ LEGENDS OF SOCCER

Some footballers are a tough act to follow and Tommy Smith was one of those in the literal sense. The former Liverpool defender was a true hard man who instilled fear ... (03/01/2009) [Read More]

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Chance to be a star of the stage

Here's your big chance to be a star on stage. The Last Daze of St Swithuns is coming to Bedford in March - and local talent have the opportunity to play ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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Growing old with attitude

GIGS

Satisfaction guaranteed - or your money back. So confident is the promoter of this gig you'll have a good time that he is offering a full refund if you leave before ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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Come fly with 'em in a tribute to Frank & Co

MUSIC

Fun all the way as the 'Purveyors Of Cool' return by popular demand after last year's sell-out performance with an exciting show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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Sporting Targets hits the spot

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING

Sporting Targets, a family run business that has been operating since 1989, is one of the UK's largest clay shooting clubs. Situated in Riseley, among 36 acres, it offers customers ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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BMS pupil needs your vote in bid to be the country's top student composer

COMPOSING

Having beaten off the competition of more than 1,800 talented hopefuls from around the country, 17-year old David Sims from Maulden has been shortlisted for the prestigious national Sibelius Student ... (05/01/2009) [Read More]

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