Category: Stewartby
Brickworks Exhibition on Saturday 4th May at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Take a step back into Bedfordshire’s past at a special one-day Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre on Saturday 4th May from 10:00 – 4:00. Free entry!
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New Trains for the Marston Vale Line
New Class 230 D Trains have come into service on the Marston Vale Line (Bedford – Bletchley). The train, which has been developed by Vivarail, will provide extra capacity and a more comfortable journey for passengers on the Line. The Marston Vale Line is the first route in the country to benefit from these ground-breaking new trains!
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Meet Wixams Hedgehog Support
Amanda Norman has set up a hedgehog rescue centre at home to help poorly hedgehogs in and around the Wixams area.
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Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator to hold fundraising Garden Party
BACI will be holding an exclusive ‘Thank You’ Garden Party in the grounds of Ampthill Park House on 3 August 2019. It also plans for Special Guest appearances to make this a visit and day to remember. The House stands within panoramic unspoilt countryside less than two miles from the proposed site of the Covanta Incinerator.
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Covanta and Green Investment Group reach financial close on the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility
Construction is expected to take 36 monthsCovanta Holding Corporation and Green Investment Group...
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Gas power station approved in Bedfordshire
The 299MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power station, at Rookery South Pit near the villages of Stewartby, Millbrook and Marston Moretaine will be able to go from cold to full load in less than 20 minutes, enabling it to respond quickly to support the grid.
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“Give Covanta a bloody nose”
At a Rookery South Community Energy Initiative (RSCEI) presentation to Cranfield Parish Council Councillor Robert Morris, ward councillor for Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, urged residents to sign up to the scheme.
He said:
“I strongly recommend that people apply for the scheme
“Because every penny that comes from this means that it’s a penny less that Covanta will have in their pockets.
“You are, technically, giving them a bloody nose by taking the money.”
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Landmark Bedfordshire case is feature of domestic abuse documentary
“Abused By My Girlfriend” tells the story of a violent and abusive relationshipA Bedfordshire...
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Sounds Familiar Community Choir is looking for new members
Do you like singing for fun?
Following its post-Christmas break, the Sounds Familiar Community Choir will re-commence rehearsals on Tuesday, February 5th at 7.30p.m at Cranfield Baptist church.
The choir, which sings for fun and for charity, is looking out for new members, particularly of the male variety! No audition is needed. Being able to read music not essential either.
Either pop along and meet them on the 5th, or contact the musical director, Jean Lloyd, on 01234 751495 or 07793 074911.
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Developers show residents their plans for Bedford Brickworks
Cloud Wing held an exhibition at Stewartby Village Hall (11 January 2019) to show residents its plans for the former brickworks.
The site has been allocated for 1000 new homes in Bedford Borough Council’s emerging local plan.
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Bedford Brickworks regeneration plans to go on display
Bedford Brickworks regeneration plans to go on display Friday 11 January 2019, 12 noon – 9pm
Cloud Wing is bringing forward plans for the regeneration of the former brickworks factories in Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick, to the south of Bedford.
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Councillor claims incinerator is “clean and tidy”
Central Bedfordshire Council committee chair was reassured by presentations from incinerator company and the Environment Agency over pollution fears from the plant.
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