Bromham Broadsheet

Bromham Parish Council 87th Edition

September 2018

Come for

Coffee

It’s for

Macmillan

At Bromham Mill

On

Friday 28 September

2018

9.30am - 1pm

So everyone facing cancer

can have a Macmillan team

in their corner

Everyone Welcome

Don’t delay

get your tickets now!!!!

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See Parish Council Resolutions at www.bromhamparish.co.uk/official council documents/resolutions register.

Planning Applications considered by Bromham Parish Council No objection to the following:

8 Walnut Close Ash - fell

74 Quenby Way Single storey side extension

63 Wingfield Road Erection of conservatory to rear

Fairhill, Land to the South of junction of Paula Radcliffe Way

Use of land as a temporary compound area

Land North of Bromham Road, Biddenham

Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the plot substitution of 51 residential dwellings on phase 7, pursuant to Outline permission 01/02199/EIA

Land at The Baulk, Biddenham Formation of two fishing lakes, retention of car park, removal of spoil and refurbishment of existing outbuilding

11 Trevor Drive Two storey rear extension and internal remodelling works

127A Village Road T1 Canadian holm oak, reduce by up to 30% and 30% thin

37 Chestnut Avenue Horse Chestnut - Remove

1 Red Cedar Road T1 Oak - Remove two lowest limbs and deadwood T2 Oak - Reduce main leader by 30% and deadwood

20 Chestnut Avenue Extensions to existing detached garage at front of property to form 2 storey annexe including single garage at ground floor level

97 Stagsden Road Single storey rear/side extension

11 Lower Farm Road 1.5 storey side extension with front and rear dormers (revised scheme, part retrospective)

Land North of Bromham Road, Biddenham

All reserved matters for the erection of a footbridge to span the Western Bypass linking the Biddenham development to the country park development, pursuant to Outline permission 01/02199/EIA - Amended

4 Pear Tree Close Single storey rear extension and fireplace enclosure

42 Neville Crescent Side and rear extensions over two storeys and alterations to windows and doors

Hafod 39 New Road Demolition of existing single garage and associated structure and the erection of single storey rear/side extension and replacement front entrance lobby together with the rendering (Revised scheme)

Objection to the following:

4 The Coach House, Bromham Park Retrospective planning application for siting of Air Source Heat Pump, upvc downpipe feed and provision of upgrading all external windows and doors to double glazed units

8 Springfield Drive One and two storey front, side, rear extension and roof alterations to remodel existing dwelling

Annexe 117 Stagsden Road Removal of condition4 to allow occupation of annexe as separate dwelling

Highways Updates Village Road Bridge Village Road Bridge – Reconstruction of the bridge will be carried out in the Autumn this year. The priority system over the bridge will become a permanent feature when the repairs are carried out. This will help slow traffic and hopefully encourage traffic rat running through the village onto bypass routes.

Grange Lane No verge parking restrictions on Grange lane are live and will be enforced immediately. The

Bedford Borough Council parking team will make impromptu visits to the area on a regular basis.

Members of the public can report offenders directly to parking services on 01234 718057

during office hours or on 01234 718359 outside office hours.

Grange Lane Resurfacing Works - The resurfacing of Grange Lane has been postponed until October 2018 half-term. This is due to pressures in other areas of Bedford Borough.

From the Chair –Sian From the Chair –Sian Woodfine

What an amazing summer it has been, not only did we have the hottest weather, we had some amazing

events too!

Thank you to all of those who gave up a night of football to attend Music in the Marquee. It was a lovely

evening, and we were thoroughly spoilt by the quality of the musicians and singers who entertained us. And

what a wonderful Bromham Show. A huge thank you to all the organisers who continue to create such a

great event.

July and August saw the first 2 film nights at the Mill. Run in collaboration with Paul Hutchinson and Bedford

Film Festival, we hope that this will become a regular occurrence. There is still time to buy tickets for the

September Film Night when we are showing “Hacksaw Ridge“. We are hopeful that we will have two further

film events this year to support our Spooky Walk on, and our Christmas Event on December, so watch noticeboards and the website for

further information.

On Saturday 8 September sees the 3rd Millfest. Tickets are still available, so if you have enjoyed the previous festivals please join us and

spread the word to all your friends. It is so important to support these community events, and help raise funds to maintain and improve

the Mill.

On 21 October it is the ever popular annual Apple Day.

We still have not had any news from Bedford Borough Council, regarding the lease of Bromham Mill and Grounds, but we have created a

Bromham Mill Trust in preparation. And our Events Team are busy looking at introducing some new activities to further promote

Bromham Mill and the Café.

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Scout Jumble Sale 6 October 2018 Contact Ros or David Shippin on 825491 for more information.

Carols on the Green With Bedford Brass

Accompanied by Unisong

Sunday 16 December at

3pm

Bromham Mill Events Markets 1st Saturday of the month

Apple Day 21 October 2018, 10am - 4pm

Spooky Times at Bromham Mill Half Term 22 – 28 October 2018

Christmas at the Mill Saturday 8 December 2018

You Can Report Highways Issues!!

If you see a fault or problem in Bromham please report it as follows:

‘ReportIt’ Tool

The Council has launched a new online tool allowing residents to report highways issues. The ‘ReportIt’ tool provides the opportunity to log issues on an interactive map along with a description and a photo of the problem.

A number of issues can be logged on the system including, but not limited to potholes, flooding and traffic signals. The issue will then be followed up by Council officers who will provide an update of action taken on the map.

You can access the service at https://highwaysreport-ing.bedford.gov.uk

Plea to Dog Owners

5th November is approaching, could

residents thinking of having fireworks in

their gardens please consider the potential

distress to

neighbours

living in

thatched

cottages.

Have fun - but don’t put others at risk!

Bromham Parish Council are

continually receiving complaints

from residents about the amount of

dog mess on pavements and verges.

We appreciate that most dog owners

do clear up after their pets, however

the problem is increasing through-

out the village.

If you witness anybody leaving their

dog mess, please report it to Bedford

Borough Council on 01234 267422

or visit www.bedford.gov.uk/

envirocrime.

Bedford Borough Council will carry

out patrols of problem areas in the

village at key times.

Can all residents please be vigilant.

With your help we can

clean up Bromham.

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Warning to Parents - Please Beware of Inappropriate use of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Fireworks

Parish Council have noted areas in the village where

Nitrous Oxide canisters have been found. These areas

are Bromham Village Hall Playing Field, Meadowfield

Park, Stagsden Road Bus Stop, Bromham Mill. Bed-

fordshire Police have been informed.

Please make your children aware that Nitrous Oxide

is a gas with several legitimate uses, but when

inhaled it can cause hallucinations and there is a risk

of death through lack of oxygen.

£50-£80 fine and if not paid can leap to

£1000.

Bromham Mill Café Open Daily - Pop in for coffee & cake!

Writing this on 6 August it is 30’c and there is no prospect of rain. Put some water out for the birds; they are not pillaging what is left of your garden for food, but rather they need the moisture from the foliage.

It was probably timely that earlier this year we contributed a modest part of out Ward Fund to more rain water collection capacity for the Allotments. Very often these are the little schemes that make a significant impact. We have also cleared much of the vegetation on Stagsden Road between Dovehouse Close and Bromham Swan. The Parish Council will enable ongoing maintenance.

We have set aside funds to put a 20mph speed limit on Bromham Bridge. This is intended as a gentle reminder that the Bridge is an important and delicate historical monument. It is a squeeze for buses, delivery vans, Chelsea Tractors, and especially pedestrians and cyclists. Our idea is on hold at present, as there is a parallel notion under discussion to close Bromham Bridge to vehicles. Well it is the silly season isn’t it?

Still on roads, it is happy opportunism, which we endorse, that the recent accident at the bottom of Village Road, at what we think is called ‘Park Bridge’, has led to the installation of a traffic priority. This will eventually become permanent, with the appropriate signage. The scheme goes a way to moderating speeds down Village Road, without the imposition of too much intrusive nasty urban street furniture. In addition, we are going to support the Parish Council with some further traffic surveys through the village.

Modest progress, but unseen, we have had installed a new telephone extension at Bromham Primary School. A new carpark lighting scheme is also under consideration at the Grange Lane site (is it a ‘campus’ now?) to help community use of the facilities. We are planning to support that initiative with our Ward Funds.

And finally, we purchased a Stihl brush cutter for the Conservation Group. We are sure the now shrivelled bracken will regrow and need hacking back in the future!

Have you any ideas how else we can use our Ward Funds this year to enhance Bromham? We are already looking at costings for Improvements to Chestnut Avenue play area. Other ideas are most welcome.

Kind regards, Roger and Jon.

Open every day for Breakfasts, Lunches, Cakes,

Teas & Coffees

Paninis, Jackets, Homemade Soups & other

specials!

Children’s Menu Available

Afternoon Teas, booking essential - call 01234

828851

Open daily between 10am and 4pm

Shop our Arts & Crafts in the Mill

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Borough Councillors Report

Bromham Mill Cafe

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Bromhamyouthafc

Bromham Youth AFC & Bromham United CHARTERED COMMUNITY STANDARD CLUB

Email: bromhamyouthafc@gmail.com

Club News

Bromham Youth AFC & Bromham United are proud to announce we are now a Chartered Community Standard Club, this

acknowledges all the hard work and dedication from all within the Club in providing a Safe, Fun, Friendly environment at

Grassroots Football from the ages of U5 – Adults.

In April we launched our SSE Wildcats Centre and have seen over 50 girls between the ages of 5 – 11 years enjoying and taking part

in playing football. With the new parent volunteers joining the Club we will be able to offer U6, U7/8, U10 and U11, girls only

football and will also be mentoring a young volunteer through her coaching development and courses next season.

This year our Annual Awards Day Tournament saw 215 children playing football and the Club come together and had another a

fantastic day of family fun and entertainment.

We continue to support students with their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, ex-players with referee courses, Bedford University

Students with Coaching opportunities and have two appointed Club FA Adult Mentors.

We would like to thank all our Parents/Players/Volunteers and Community Partners for the support they have given to the Club

over the past season.

We have had a busy summer as we had our 71st birthday celebration and have had several outings. We also served tea and cakes at the Bromham Show as usual, in spite of the very hot weather. Now we look forward to the Autumn with the darker evenings. Our Meetings are held in Village Hall No. 2 at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month. Do come and join us, either as a visitor or new member.

Future meetings: 10 Sep - Scarf tying and Accessorising, Wendy Warren. 8 Oct - The Bedfordshire Opportunities for Learning Disabilities, Paul Sutherland. 12 Nov - Festive Fun - Christmas Traditions, Diane Bell. 10 Dec - History of British Pantomime, Leanne Walters. Enquiries to Margaret Ashill 302113.

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Bromham W I

Employees from Santander's Grafton Gate Head Office in Milton Keynes recently spent the day refurbishing the Elisabeth Curtis Centre in Bromham, Bedfordshire, which offers people with a disability the opportunity to ride horses. The activity, which was part of the bank's Discovery Days scheme, saw 16 volunteers help refurbish the entrance hall, office, waiting area and stables at the centre which is used by over 100 riders and supported by a team of volunteers. The team painted the walls and carried out tasks such as constructing new shelving and moving furniture. Santander also provided a selection of furniture for the centre. The Elisabeth Curtis Centre has offered riding to disabled people across Bedfordshire for over 30 years. The centre provides 30 and 45-minute riding sessions in term-time to its riders. It receives no formal funding and is supported by a team of volunteers, grooms, kind donations and a number of fundraising activities throughout the year. Victoria Liston, Chairman of Elisabeth Curtis Centre – Riding for the Disabled, said: "I would like to extend a massive thank you for the tremendous work the volunteers from Santander did at the centre. It was a great atmosphere on the day and the team worked tirelessly to complete it. The new facilities are fantastic and we look forward to welcoming our riders back in September. I am sure the ponies will appreciate their clean, fresh stables.” Richard Owen, Director of Transformation & Support at Santander who organised volunteers, said: "It was great to see what a difference our staff was able to make by the end of day. We had a big task ahead of us but the whole team got stuck in and it was great to work alongside centre volunteers and learn about the great work they do. I hope the riders truly enjoy the refreshed and modernised facilities for years to come.” Santander's Discovery Days scheme encourages staff to take a day out of the office to volunteer with a local cause. In 2017, over 7,000 volunteers took part in 699 projects across the country, including refurbishing local schools, hospitals and helping with community projects.

BANK VOLUNTEERS REFURBISH LOCAL RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CENTRE

Discovering what's in the river at Bromham Mill. Contact Anne 07900810937 for information on the Nature Club and to add your name to the waiting list.

Bromham Nature Club

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LIBRARY EVENTS

Dinosaur Egg Craft

Join us for this fun dinosaur egg craft. On 01/09/18 from 10:30 to 12:30

Dinosaur Colouring

Drop in for some monster dinosaur colouring fun. On 03/09/18 from 10:00 to 11:30

Summer Reading Challenge Finale Crafts

Join us for loads of crafts to mark the end of the Summer Reading Challenge. On 08/09/18 from 10:30 to 12:30

Regular Events

Rhymetime for Under 5s (Term Time Only) - Wednesday from 11.00

to 11.30

Lego Club (Term time only) -Thursday from 3.30 to 5.00

Other Events

Knit and Natter - 2.00 - 3.00, Fortnightly on Mondays

Bromham Library Opening Hours

Monday

Staffed 10:00am - 12:00pm

Self-Service 12:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday

Self-Service 9:00am - 2:00pm

Staffed 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday

Staffed 10:00am - 12:00pm

Self-Service 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday

Self-Service 9:00am - 2:00pm

Staffed 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday

Staffed 10:00am - 12:00pm

Self-Service 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Saturday

Self-Service 9:00am - 10:00am

Staffed 10:00am - 1:00pm

Self-Service 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Almonds Pre-School has had another successful year and has sent lots of happy, confident and 'school ready' children onto their chosen Primary School.

We had an enjoyable sports morning at the end of term which culminated in a superb 'bring & share' lunch for parents, grandparents, childminders etc.

We appreciate all the lovely comments from parents of school leavers and we thank them for taking the time to reflect on their child’s time with us.

We are now able to start filling places of children age 2 years plus for our Ladybird class. We require them to attend a minimum of two sessions when they start and we recommend that they start with us soon as possible in order for them to have the best experience. Children settle better when they are 2 years/2years 6 months and also enables staff to track progress more effectively.

If you are looking for a place for your young child, why not give us a call and arrange an appointment when w will be happy to show you around and answer any questions.

Contact Mrs Janis Russell on 07729 583331 between 8am -1pm or 01234 857196 at any other time

Why not check out the website http://www.thealmondspreschool.co.uk/.

Almonds Pre School Village Hall

Afternoon Tea

The Trustees of the Village Hall held a Vintage Afternoon Tea in June 2018. Tickets sold out very quickly and feedback we received was ‘Please do it again’. We intend to repeat this with a Christmas Special so watch for up and coming dates!!

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Bromham Allotments Association

What a contrast in weather, from deluge to drought, yet another challenge on our allotment plots. The harvest of berry fruit was very rewarding though and the apples and plums are looking good too. We are always looking for ways to improve our site and a few bench's would be good for those times when plot-holders can take a break and chat to others. So if anyone has a garden bench they maybe looking to replace and would care to donate to us, that would be appreciated. By the time you are reading this we would have had our Open Day, welcoming all and maybe encouraging a few more to try an allotment plot. Our renewal year will soon be starting and they maybe one or two plots available. Contacts:- Jan Oliver 01234 825246, Judy Hammond 07745569044.

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the

Christian faith. We would love for you to

join us in January 2019. Contact the

Bromham Baptist church office: 822681.

As part of the national Christian initiative

called HOPE 2018, Bromham Baptist Church are hosting a Barn Dance on Sat. 15

th September.

Call the church office on: 01234 822681 for

information or to get tickets.

The whole village is warmly invited!

The above Charity can assist young people, normally in the age range 13 to 25 years old, who live in the

Borough of Bedford, with grants for educational purposes for items such as the purchase of text books.

The Application Form, Guidance and an overview of the Charity is available on the Borough Council’s website

at: www.bedford.gov.uk/aldermannewton.

For your information there is no deadline for applications as the programme runs throughout the year.

Alderman Alderman Newton Educational Foundation (Bedford)

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ANDYMAN PLASTERING

Extensions, conversions,

rendering, tyrolean, pebbledash,

floor screeding, wall tiling

Andrew Mann

Oak Tree House

127a Village Road

Bromham

Bedford Tel: 01234 823323

MK43 8HU Mobile: 07850 815315

Bromham Windows &

Home Improvements UPVC Windows & Doors

Conservatories

Fascia, soffit & guttering

All double glazing repairs Including -

Broken & misty sealed units,

hinges, faulty doors and

locks, handles and much more.

For a free no obligation quotation

call:-

Nick Nightingale

01234 306662/07960 109429

Computer Repairs and Training

•PC Problems?

•Broadband battles?

•Wireless worries?

•Victim of a virus?

•Software setup?

•Or just need a littlehelp?

.......call Ken!

Bromham’s PC & MAC Repair Specialist

Telephone Bromham (01234) 404322/

Mobile (07763) 124169

Email: info@callken.co.uk

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE SERVICES

MOT’S, REPAIRS, SERVICE, CLUTCHES,

TYRES AND MORE

VISIT OR CALL YOUR LOCAL FAMILY RUN,

FRIENDLY GARAGE

COLLECT AND DROP OFF SERIVCE AVAILABLE

CALL US ON 01234 855580 or 07723917376

UNIT 6 & 7 SWAN WORKS, BOX END ROAD,

BROMHAM, BEDFORD, MK43 8LT

Install, Maintenance, Service

For all gas appliances inc. boilers, cookers, gas fires,

diagnostic work, gas leaks and landlord safety checks.

All aspects of plumbing work undertaken from

dripping taps, bathroom suites, outside taps,

leaks, to full heating systems.

ODELL & SON

Plumbing & Heating

Local Family Run Business

All work guaranteed

o.a.p. discounts

No job too small

Special Offer

for Bromham and

Surrounding Areas

Boilers Serviced

£60

Tel: 01234 855007

Mob: 07795 821595

227164

37 Ridge Road, Kempston, Beds MK43 9BS

Supporting Bromham Mill The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who is visiting the Mill to enjoy the park, visit the cafe and support events at the Mill. We would also like to thank the organisations and individuals that are working to make the Mill an enjoyable place to visit. The cafe run by the Parish Council is thriving, open seven days a week thanks to the staff and volunteers. Work done so far by volunteers includes: • Demonstrations of the restored Mill machinery have been given. • Shelving and fittings have been made for the Mill cafe. • Areas of flowers and shrubs have been created and watered through the hot weather. • Walls cleared of ivy that was destroying them. • Work is continuing on the restoration of a 100 year old hand cart • Work has been started on preparing and painting wall areas and barn walls after discussions with the

borough surveyor. • Film nights have been organised and gallery exhibitions set up of local art as well all the preparations for

Millfest. Planning is already starting for Spooky Times at the Mill and Christmas at the Mill If you would like to help with any of these projects or have ideas of your own please contact Julie at Bromham Parish Council on 01234 828851 email:julie@bromhamparish.co.uk or look on the Parish Website under Volunteering at Bromham Mill for dates of volunteering and come along!!

Bromham Parish Council

Bromham Village Hall

Village Road, Bromham, Beds

MK43 8JP

Phone: 01234 828851

E-mail: julie@bromhamparish.co.uk

or jeanne@bromhamparish.co.uk

Find us on www.bromhamparish.co.uk

www.facebook.com/bromhamparish