Category: Wootton
Wootton WI celebrates its 100th birthday
100 years of friendship, learning and fun Wootton WI celebrated 100 years since its first meeting...
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Man receives life sentence for arson
A judge has said that householders were “lucky to get out alive” as he handed down a life sentence to a man found guilty of arson, after a series of fires were set in rural areas of Kempston earlier this year.
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Bedfordshire Police appeal after girl suffers serious injuries in collision
The incident occurred in Bedford Road, Wootton, close to the junction with Potters Cross, just after 4pm 24 May 2019.
The girl was taken to Addenbrooke’s by air ambulance, where she remains in a critical condition.
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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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Wootton is part of the Great British Spring Clean in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council is joining the Great British Spring Clean by organising events to collect and safely dispose of litter, joining forces with Keep Britain Tidy to inspire 500,000 people across the country. This year, the Spring Clean will focus on single-use plastic and encourages everyone to recycle as much as possible.
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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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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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Bedford Borough Council’s LibraryPlus attracts over 7,500 members
LibraryPlus scheme offers greater access to Wootton Library
LibraryPlus, Bedford Borough Council’s scheme to increase library usage, has gained over 7,500 members since its launch.
In September last year the Borough’s libraries started working in a whole new way. This included the start of self-service hours through LibraryPlus membership at Wootton Library.
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Students at Wootton Upper School celebrate record GCSE results
Wootton Upper School students are today (23 August 2018) celebrating their GCSE results, with many students achieving outstanding individual grades. One student achieved 10 Grade 9s
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Safety first on building sites in Cranfield this summer
Safety reminder as the school summer holidays fast approach Bloor Homes South Midlands has...
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