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Cover pictureIn keeping with the new look front covers, we are featuring the Heath and Reach Parish Pump. Its history goes back to 1873 when on Monday 12th of May that year the ceremony of the laying of the principle stone of the clock tower took place which was in the course of being built. A local man, Mr Abraham was unanimously elected to perform the stone laying as it was this gentleman who had through his ‘untiring exertions’, as reported at the time had workd tirelessly in raising funds for the project.From his childhood, Mr Abraham’s desire was to see a good well of pure water, a pump and a suitable building over it to protect those people who came to use it and to incorporatea clock as a public timepiece. All of this he did for the love of his old comrades their friends and for his native village.*The E&v Magazine would like to thank Mr Dick Denton for the historical notes and also Michele Redwood-Green for her assistance in gathering the information.

Dear Readers,

Welcome to what is our Summer and early Autumn edition combined. The next issue to follow will be out later in October.

Meanwhile this ‘double issue’ will certainly keep you busy with the items we have gathered together. Once again my colleague Amanda has pulled more than a couple of rabbits out of the hat so to speak. Amongst all of the articles, we are especially delighted to feature the world famous Monte Carlo Rally winner from the 1960’s - the legendary Paddy Hopkirk. Paddy was in town helping to celebrate Baldwins Garage 1st anniversary in business(see page 33).

Also read about Paddy and his involvment with ‘SKIDZ Motor education for young people’ scheme on page 18 and then visit their website: skidz.org.uk.

So why the balloons? This issue of the E&v happens to be the 21st consecutive publication since launching in February 2012. No small feat but certainly an enjoyableand rewarding two and a half years meeting and speaking to so many wonderful people - advertisers, contributors and readers alike. Without whom all of this would not have been possible. Thank you.It just remains for me, on behalf of us all at the E&v to wish you all a safe and happy holiday whatever you have planned.

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On an overcast day in early June a group of members, friends and guests of the Leighton Buzzard Canal Society, pictured below, enjoyed a canal trip to Stoke Bruerne and back.

Travelling on two beautifully restored traditional working canal boats: Stanton owned by Peter and Laura and Southern Cross owned by Rory, the boats departed close to Stowe Hill Marina. Heavy rain on the outward journey forced a shelter ‘inside’ for all but the most stalwart passengers, making the trip through Blisworth Tunnel an unforgettably dark and wet experience!

However the boats emerged from the tunnel to brilliant sunshine at Stoke Bruerne which set in for the rest of the day. Stoke Bruerne is an excellent destination whether by car or canal for a day out. A museum, places to eat and the constant stream of interesting canal traffic passing through, make it highly recommended however you arrive! A first class lunch in good company made for a good stopover.

Travelling home later, the sunshine and tranquility captured the magic of the canal for the whole party. What more relaxing way to spend a day?

Whether your interest is in canal boats, local history or perhaps wildlife on the canal banks the LBCS organises a programme of events throughout the year to suit all

tastes. The Society celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year and always welcomes new members or guests to its meetings.

If you would like to know more please contact John Toy on 01525 374498.

Leighton Buzzard Canal Society

Leighton-Linslade Launch Day attracted a number of enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the weeding and clearing of flower beds along the busy Leston Road. Armed with wheelbarrows, forks, spades and secateurs and dressed in fashionable Hi-viz jackets, volunteers worked through the morning to rejuvenate areas that had been long neglected.

The beds were topped with soil improver kindly donated by a local business and will be planted with a variety of shrubs, again to be donated. A well earned cup of coffee and a cake awaited the workers.

Photograph shows rather chuffed volunteers standing with the enormous pile of vegetation that was cleared on the day.

Leighton Linslade in Bloom

Zen, our Dogs for the Disabled pup, is now 7 months old and still seems to be growing!

This month Zen has been on his holidays, he has stayed with one of Dogs for the Disabled temporary borders in Woburn Sands while we were away for 2 weeks.

He has still found time to visit the residents at Elm Lodge and make regular appearances in the town shops and supermarkets.

He was a popular star at the Leighton Carnival, with lots of people wanting to know about the charity but was upstaged by our mascot dog especially as the mascot didn’t bark!!!! Zen visited lots of the stalls and had his reactions put to the test by the Leighton Buzzard Community Support Team who put their sirens on right next to him and he didn’t bat at eyelid. He was also very

appreciative of the ice given to him by the Street Pastors as he was one hot dog.

Let’s hope be behaves as well at the Wing Carnival.

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Zen Update


How Lucky!

Jay is sad. He sits

on his simple chair,

at his old black wooded

office table with only his

humdrum stacks of paperwork

for company. Unexpectedly a distinctive friend

gave him a ticket to the 100 word competition.

He looked at the prize £100,000 his jaw dropped

and he smiled so he ran home and he started

his story££. “Finished” Jay claimed his story was

astonishing so he was elated. He uploaded his

story and he was victorious. He stood promptly

and cheered. Collecting his money he skipped

home and immediately begun spoiling everyone

especially his enchanting wife.

Year 8Winner

L J Green

We launched a short story writing competition with Brooklands School a few months ago and last week we were delighted to award the lucky winners their prizes. We had many entries and the panel of judges which consisted of E&v Editor Chris Green, E&v Editorial Coordinator Amanda Harrison, EGP Graphic Designer Julia Lond, author Tony Drury and his wife Judy and Cathy Wright of Agile Administration - Virtual Administration Services had a difficult task in picking the winners. Finally we did reach a decision though and the winning stories are printed here for you to enjoy!

We would also like to congratulate the runners up - Poppy Herbert, Daniel Koolman, Tegan Mortimer Nesbitt and the winner of the Creativity Award for a superb piece of writing Tilly Byrne.

The winners all received a goody bag of prizes and we would like to thank Epson UK, Lente Designs, Osborne Morris & Morgan, HEART UK, Impact and local author Tony Drury for joining us in donating some great prizes. Also a BIG thank you to Tony for giving up his time to come along to the assembly to present the prizes to the winners and read out the stories to the school! Thank you also to the pupils of Brooklands School for taking the time to enter the competition, as Tony said “You are all winners!”

Next issue we will be bringing you the work of some of the pupils at Leedon Lower School after we were invited in to run a couple of workshops during their end of year Shine Week.

Brooklands School competition produces some budding authors!

I didn’t really understand: it was all a blur. There were people rushing around me, saying you’re going to

be fine: I was terrified my heart was racing my head was

pounding. Suddenly an ice cold hand touched my bare skin: I turned my head to see my mother. Gently she said ‘I love you’, the world stopped, time flew past.I was carted into the operation room.She lost too much blood we couldn’t save her: sorry whispered the doctor in my mother’s ear.My mother dropped to the floor, tears running down her face, her world had ended.

OverallWinner

SUZY FAGAn

The Troll Who Saved

Christmas

It was Boxing

Day. Everyone had

unwrapped gifts except £

the Troll. Trevor was a kind

troll, but lonely. He had large feet and huge

ears. Trevor lived secretly behind the rickety

shed at the end of Grandad’s garden. The

streets were crammed with tons of Christmas

wrapping paper and people were unhappy. But

this was good as Trevor’s favourite food was

wrapping paper. He was hungry £ he hadn’t

eaten all yea, except snack after children’s

birthdays. He gobbled up all the waste paper.

He demolished every piece in every street. The

streets were tidy. Everyone was happy. Trevor

saved Christmas.

Year 5Winner

KYLe HoLLowAY-

McLeAn

Potato!There was once a potato called Chip, who lived in

the supermarket. ‘Please buy me’ Chip would

whisper to the customers. He desperately wanted to be a real

chip and bring energy to the person who would eat him. One day disaster struck, Chip fell and became MASH! Chip was put into the bin. Chip thought his life was over! Surprisingly, Chip was sent to an amazing Anaerobic Digestion Recycling Centre. This is where Chip was able to fulfil his dream of bringing energy to someone. Chip was cleverly turned into the electricity which was used to print this story.

Year 7Winner

TiAn YoUnG

On a cold winters day, I was sitting on the bank of a river watching the float moving gently in

the water. SUDDENLY the float disappeared, my

heart was thumping as the reel was spinning as fast as lightning.I picked up the rod as fast as I could and struck with all my strength.The fish was so strong and put up an awesome fight, it didn’t want to be on the bank. I fought him over and over, he was getting tired. My dad picked up the net as I got the fish closer to the bank, within a moment I had caught my biggest pike ever!

Year 6Winner

wiLLiAM MinTer

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My brother, sisters and I were invited to Bletchley Park when the Duke of Kent opened it as a Museum in 1995, and my sisters presented the Wall Hanging which is now on display in the main entrance of the Mansion.

Block ‘C’ has been refurbished and now is a beautiful entrance and information centre. After the war my sister’s and I enjoyed playing in this Block on many occasions.

We were very sad when we left the Park as we had lived there for ten years and remember it as our garden. We had been invited by Bletchley Park to attend the opening of the new entrance for this ceremony by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge on the 18th June.

The Duchess wore a blue and white dress with gold buttons and looked most elegant.

Towards the end of the war the Duchess of Cambridge’s paternal grandmother worked in Hut 16 as a Foreign Office Civilian. Hut 6 was renamed and housed the Enigma processing machinery for German Army and Air Force messages, passing the decrypted messages to Hut 3 for translation and reporting.

My sister Faye flew in from Australia on the 5th June and was to attend this occasion with her twin, Jean, and myself, but sad to say Jean fell over and broke her shoulder and was too ill to attend this opening. I felt, as did my two sisters, very honoured and proud to be at the opening, particularly because of the work carried on by everyone who worked there during WWII, helping to shorten the war by at least 2 years. Our dad was one of those keeping the secrets for so many years after; we are so proud of him.

Both Jean and I are Volunteer Stewards in the Park now. Jean has been a Steward for the past 20 odd years on Sundays, and now I Steward on Saturdays.

Bletchley Park Opening of ‘C’ Block by HRH Duchess of Cambridgeshire by Neville J Anderson-Budd

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Wines that will be perfect to relax in the garden with over summer could be heading to you if you can answer this question correctly.......Which grape variety is the most well known for being produced in Argentina?a) Merlot b) Malbec c) Chardonnay To enter the competition simply email your name and contact details to: [email protected] before Friday 18th July. Rules and conditions: Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only one entry per household. Winner will be noti�ed and no correspondence can be entered into. The editors decision is �nal - and good luck!

Majestic is a wine store ready to cater to any of your wine and beer needs and as a case merchant (minimum purchase of 6 bottles, any mix) they have a huge selection at fantastic prices! They have a range of amazingly a�ordable wines, starting from £4.99 all the way to Fine Wine perfect for special occasions.

One of the highlights of any Majestic store is the tasting counter and theirs is no di�erent. Pop in to visit the tasting corner where you can come and try a selection of wines. The choices are regularly changed so there is always something new to try. The weekends are a great time to come in as they often have 'Sparkling Saturdays' where they pick some fantastic �zz to try. Or if you are keen to learn more about wine, why not sign up to one of the free wine tastings? For more information and to see what's open today, please visit their store web page. www.majestic.co.uk/leighton-buzzard

WIN A CASE OF WINE worth over £40.00!The Events & Venues magazine has teamed up with the Majestic Wine Warehouse and have created a competition for a reader to win a case of wine!

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The next Festival of Romantic Fiction is switching venues and will be held in Leighton Buzzard on the 12th-13th September 2014.The Festival of Romantic Fiction is the UK’s premier convention dedicated to romantic fiction and Festival tickets are now on sale!

Book online for Film to Fiction workshop, Chocolate workshops and Author Party. For all other events tickets must be booked via the Leighton Buzzard Theatre Box Office. Tel: 0300 300 8130. The Book Fair on Saturday 13th September is free entry!

Monday 8th to Thursday 11th September Romantic Movies Mini Festival

Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre

Friday 12th September 7.30pm until 9pm GIRLS NIGHT IN with romantic

fiction authors ROWAN COLEMAN, JANE LOVERING, MANDY BAGGOT and JILL STEEPLES

Leighton Buzzard Library

Meet some of the UK’s top authors who write about real women and their relationships. Award winning authors Rowan Coleman, Jane Lovering and Mandy Baggot are joined by local author Jill Steeples who has just had her second fun, flirty romance novel published Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off. An evening of fun is promised - along with cake and other surprises so there’s no excuse not to round up some friends and join the authors for a girls night in at the library! Tickets: £3.50 available from Leighton Buzzard Library or Theatre Box Office.

8pm until late AUTHOR PARTY The Lancer, Lake Street

Festival goers are invited to put on their best shoes and join this informal party for our VIP Authors. Tickets include American themed buffet supper. Pay bar. Tickets: £6 available online.

Saturday 13th September 10am to 3pm BOOK FAIR

Leighton Buzzard High Street

Unique one-off book fair with chance to meet the authors and get signed books. 17 stalls. Free entry.

Festival of Romantic Fiction 2014 Selected times throughout the day

CHOCOLATE MINI WORKSHOP Creightons, Leighton Buzzard High Street

Decorate your own chocolate lolly heart for a unique souvenir of the Festival. Tickets £3 book online.

11am to 1.30pm MEET THE PUBLISHERS and PITCH YOUR NOVEL LIVE

Leighton Buzzard Theatre

1.30pm to 3pm FROM FICTION TO FILM WORKSHOP Leighton Buzzard Theatre – with local author TONY DRURY.

2.30pm to 3.30pm AN AFTERNOON WITH AWARD WINNING AUTHORS FIONA HARPER, TRACY BLOOM, LIZ FENWICK AND CARMEL HARRINGTON


4pm to 5.30pm TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA The Green House, Market Square, Leighton Buzzard

Join us for a romantic afternoon tea in the company of authors writing both historical and contemporary romantic fiction. Special author guests TBA. Tickets: £9 to include tea/coffee and cake, available online.

7.15pm NEW TALENT AWARD RECEPTION Invitation only

8pm to 10.30pm ROMANCE READER AWARDS 2014 LIVE


Including presentation of the Reader Awards for best romantic books of the year. With special guests from The Leanne Hughes Theatre School. Tickets £15 include canapé reception and are available from Theatre Box Office.

More details on these events and how to book can be found on the Festival of Romance website at www.festivalofromance.co.uk. There will also be events happening at Dunstable library – with more details to follow on the website.

We are delighted to have been given a couple of tickets to give away to a lucky reader to the Afternoon Tea at The

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Seven lower schools turned up to play in the Linslade Leos Football Festival which was held on Saturday 28th June.

Again the day started off brightly but then the heavens opened, which mirrored the weather of last year’s festival. The young footballers and their supporters were not deterred though and the refreshment tent did a roaring trade as people sought shelter from the pelting rain. Freshly ground coffee

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So says Leighton Buzzard author Colin Payne when asked about his most recent novel, Crash Dump. “I know it sounds obvious, but it’s something so many writers appear to forget. The greatest compliment anyone can offer about one of my stories is that they couldn’t put it down, had to read just that one more chapter. That to me means everything, because then I know that I have done my job properly. It’s a genre that shouldn’t be a labour, a challenge to read, it should be a fast ride through the imagination. The reader has to be part of it, right there in the character’s head, seeing what he or she is seeing, feeling what they feel, the pain, the anxiety, the relief. This to me is what Crash Dump manages to grasp so well.”

Set in a nocturnal London over a period of twelve hours, Colin’s latest book covers a man’s hunt for his son, taken from the scene of a botched drugs deal in which three people meet a grisly end. That the father is a serving Police Officer only makes matters worse as he is forced to abandon not just procedure, but his morals in the process, with himself becoming the prey for his colleagues.

The tale is full of twists and turns as the protagonists begin to realise what exactly it is all about.

“There is only one fact a

writer needs to remember when writing a thriller,

it needs to be thrilling!”

“Someone described the story as a British 24, for a generation who just can’t wait twenty four hours for a resolution.” Colin says of the story, “Although personally I feel it’s more character driven than that, the people in the book are real, they have to be if the reader is to truly feel for them, rather than just follow their progress.”

This is the fifth book Colin has seen published in the ‘Adrian Howard Series’, but it does work as a stand alone story, and is a good starting point for anyone who has yet to read one of his books.

It is published through the Createspace imprint on paperback, and is also available on Kindle, with both formats on sale through Amazon.co.uk

Further information, and excerpts from all five books can be found at either: www.collers100g.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/groups/theshatteredeagle

Colin is a long term (thirty five years) resident of Leighton, and the first three of his titles feature a main character who lives in the town. When Colin is not writing books he works as a prison officer!


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While the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil sparked the imagination of young footballers around the town, there

is currently an army of volunteers working hard to ensure that the new 2014-2015 season is ready to feed their hunger for the ‘beautiful game’ come September.

Leighton Town Youth are looking forward to the new season especially. Formed in 1999 as a feeder to the town’s senior Club, they now boast 16 teams from Under 7 to Under 21, who for the first time will be playing together at a new purpose built facility in Astral Park. In addition to a new sports & community centre with changing facilities which will also be serving hot & cold refreshments on match days, there will be pitches to meet all needs from mini-soccer to adult. Training facilities are also first-class and training takes place mid-week under floodlights on the superb facilities at Cedars and Vandyke Upper Schools.

The Club holds the Football Association’s Charter Standard kite mark, which is a guarantee to the quality of coaching and governance at the club. All coaches hold a FA Level 1 coaching qualification as a minimum. Many have gone on to take their Level 2 badges as well as Age-Appropriate qualifications. The Club

is always eager to hear from anyone looking to get into coaching and will work with new coaches to develop and fund a coaching pathway to meet their aspirations.

The life-blood of the Club is its members. The Club has boys and girls from all of the town’s schools and is always looking to add new teams at every age. Leighton Town teams play in Bedfordshire and MK leagues on both Saturdays and Sundays, at all levels. Regardless of your ability or commitment there is every chance that the Club will be able to provide some form of football to meet your needs.

Leighton Town Youth FC look forward to a bright future in their new home, Astral Park

Many players who have come through the ranks of Leighton Town Youth have gone on to play for Leighton Town at Bell Close. The Club is now committed to providing a football pathway into adulthood for anyone wishing to continue their football beyond school.

Leighton Town Youth are keen to hear from any players, coaches or volunteers who are wanting to find a team over the summer or who are looking for a new challenge. Please visit the Club’s website at www.ltyfc.org.uk to get the latest news and email contact details, or phone Chairman Ian Kirkwood on 079200 41198.

Science uncoveredTring MuseumThis is an annual event held after hours on the last Friday of September at both the Natural History Museum in London and at Tring. This year it will be held on Friday 26 September 18.00-22.00. Science Uncovered is a free evening event for adults, designed to make science more accessible to the public by giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the science that goes into our research collections first hand through chatting to Researchers and Curators on the night. It is part of EU Researchers Night, which involves institutions in over 360 cities across Europe revealing how science research is exciting, fun and vital to our daily lives.


It is 1947 and the Rover Car Company are wondering how to face the future. Government restrictions mean steel is di�cult to come by; in any case, 70% of manufacture has to go for export, leaving few possibilities for pro t in post-war Britain.

But Rover's top man, Maurice Wilkes and his brother hatch a plan based on an old wartime Jeep in use on the family farm in Wales. (Folklore has it that the design was drawn in sand on a beach, on a fag packet or on a beer mat). Anyway, using steel tubing and aluminium sheet, all wartime surplus, they built the rst prototype Land Rover, designed as a truck for farmers, and a

stop-gap until proper Rover production could fully resume.

The little truck had centre steering, no doors, room for three people up

front and about one hay bale, a couple of lambs or a pig in the back! Despite its 1600cc engine, poor brakes and limited

load-carrying ability, 80 inch wheelbase production models,

with conventional steering, doors and a canvas roof, soon found favour

with farmers. The original light green body and chassis paint became Deep Bronze Green when The War Department ordered them by the hundred for the Armed Forces. ...the story continues on the next two pages

Winston Churchill complete with cigar pictured along side the Land Rover which was presented to him by the

Rover Car Company

Patrick Barron “Paddy” Hopkirk is one of Northern Ireland’s most successful sportsmen thanks to his illustrious rallying career. Paddy was a professional racing and rally driver in the sixties and seventies. He has tasted success in many motorsport events worldwide, the most notable victory being the winner of the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in a Mini Cooper. Paddy is a big supporter of SKIDZ and the work that they do with young people, taking a very hands-on approach. He donated his �nal run of books to SKIDZ, so that all proceeds support their work. Paddy also appears at talks, presentations and ceremonies for SKIDZ.SKIDZ provides motor vehicle study courses for young people (13 –19+ years), helping the especially disadvantaged and those at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). SKIDZ students have gone on to obtain apprenticeships and carve out careers in the motor industry. Based in Buckinghamshire, SKIDZ now plans to launch its programmes nationwide through forging partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses and like-minded organisations. “Our vision is to instil key skills and facilitate young people in their progression into employment or further training. We do this by o�ering vocational opportunities in motor mechanics. Everything we do is designed to develop self-esteem, character, team work, respect and tolerance.

The initial aim of SKIDZ was to provide a diversionary project, to reduce car related crime in the Wycombe area and has up until now, worked with 13-16 year olds. These aims still exist, but as the project has grown we are now embarking on a series of major changes to cater

for the needs of 16-19 year olds as well, with a particular but not exclusive focus on those in danger of becoming NEET (that is neither in Education, Employment or Training). Using motor vehicle studies we work with young people with a range of

special requirements with the objective of re-engaging them with mainstream education. This is done by attendance at our workshops – very much and deliberately a non-school environment. Under the guidance of experienced

Motor Technicians, the students work on cars and motor cycles to learn basic primary skills. For others – classes are conducted in pursuit of more formal quali�cations that are the under the

moderation of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ABC awards. One of our newest projects is to work with Post-16’s currently o�ering a Level 1 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance. This course is available to all that are interested in studying towards a career in the Motor Vehicle Industry.”

See Paddy on page 33 at BaldwinsGarage

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This year the Totternhoe Players are celebrating their 25th birthday. And some of us have been there right from the very start! The Group puts on three productions a year – in the spring there are comedies, in the autumn generally a murder mystery. And the biggest show of the year is our PANTOMIME in February.

Totternhoe Players welcomes new members. We are a friendly, open group of people, with a variety of interests, ages and abilities. If you join us wanting to act, then you will probably be cast sooner than you expect, and if that’s not your bag, then there are always plenty of other roles.

We aim to make the most of the talents you can bring to our group; everybody gets a chance to join in with whatever they can do. If your interests are in one of the back-stage disciplines; lighting, sound, set construction, costume, etc., then you will be very welcome too.

Most of all, we like our members to have fun!

You can always come along to one of our regular Wednesday meetings at Totternhoe Lower School, Church Road, Totternhoe, from 8:00 p.m. Let us know you’re coming by contacting Jo on 01582 603287.

On the weekend round 13 September we will be putting on an evening of Murder Mystery at Totternhoe Lower School. The evening will comprise a play, ‘An Extortionate Death’ by Ian McCutcheon, with additional ‘evidence’ followed by supper and a prize for the table/team getting nearest to the identity of the killer!

Totternhoe Players - 25 years young!As a taster:

Jack Hammer is an accomplished, professional blackmailer. He has amassed a considerable fortune extorting large sums from his rich, vulnerable victims, so why has he decided to invite his latest selection of victims to his country house? Does he have a death wish?

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The Civil Defence used them and they also turned up as air�eld and industrial �re engines, garage breakdown trucks .. you name it, Land Rovers �tted the bill exactly. They were here to stay.

Production continued until around 1983, the Series 1 vehicles evolving as Series 2 then 3, during which time they went to work in almost every country worldwide, in every climate and in countless roles. Articulated Landies, tracked ones, amphibious vehicles, ambulances, welding plant, air portable versions, some capable of being parachuted .... perhaps no vehicle has ever been so versatile.

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Still carrying the unmistakable square appearance and no-frills practical design, the Series Land Rovers metamorphosed into the 90 and the Defender, with countless technical improvements, ensuring world leader-ship in the 4x4 market and unrivalled export success, even being manufac-tured under licence in several countries.

Civilian and military use continues globally but over the years, their fun potential has taken a quantum leap. Mud-pluggers, rally drivers , trail fanatics and speed merchants alike spend half their life and most of their spare cash building and developing awe-inspiring machines, light years away from stand-ard production models, whose abilities, seemingly defying the laws of physics, have to be seen to be believed. Go on... �nd a Landy event and meet the best folk on four wheels. Beware, though, you will want one!

So what do they cost? Bargain basement jobs, needing work are for pocket money. You will need basic mechanical skills and tools though. Join a local club. Take advice. Buy a magazine or two. New and used parts are everywhere, mostly for reasonable money. Tread carefully, though... Landies rust like hell; walk away from overpriced rubbish. For a couple of grand you may get a good Series or an even later model but be prepared to spend on improvements. Early Series 1 and 2 models are especially sought after. Five grand can buy a fair one; anywhere up to twenty thousand is increasingly common for superb examples.

And now the sad bit. After almost seventy years' continuous production, the traditional shape will cease production over the next few months. The legend will live on, though and there will still be cherished Land Rovers in the next century, if current youthful enthusiasm is anything to go by. It does what it says on the tin!

This article was researched and written exclusively for the E&v by a Somerset based Land Rover enthusiast, David, elder brother of the Editor of this magazine. Thanks bruv!

My elder brother’s love of thingsmechnical and getting to gripswith them does not begin and end with Land Rovers, Oh no! In his time he has renovated an early Ferguson Tractor, a Hovercraft, stationary engines, created and built a two seater open top car based on a Triumph Herald chassis, built numerous model toy Land Rovers (for his grandchildren), a replica of pre war hillclimber ‘Bloody Mary’ and his recent project has been to restore and runa ‘Bean Tractor’.

Are they investments? You decide. Recently, a better than new restoration made £35k in a London auction. Oh yes; the Series 1 Land Rover presented to Churchill went for over £120 000.

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Bulletin BoardWednesday 10am - 12, commencing October 1st

ARCHAEOLOGY from the Roman invasion to the arrival of the NormansWhat did the Romans do for us? Forts, straight roads,

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the Romans left? Germanic peoples - Saxons, Danes

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Second Thursday of every month; August 14th, September 11th, October 9th and November 13th from 7.15pm to 9.30pmLBRSGLB Reki Support Group meet at The Friends Meeting House, North StreetAll Therapist are volunteers and all Treatments are free but donation are welcome.We support Cancer and other serious illnesses.

Sundays. 3.pm to 5pm, Evening Concert 6.30pm to 9.00pmCONCERTS iN THE PARkat the Band Stand Parsons Close Rec3rd August - Fenny Stompers Jazz Band10th August - Leighton-Linslade Concert Band * Evening Concert 6.30pm to 9.00pm The Heath Band17th August - Hitchin Band31st August - Dunstable Town Band7th SeptemberCity Brass Ensemble

14th September - Watford Band

Thursday 10am - 12noon,

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Wednesday 1st October 2014, 7.30pm. FAMiLY HiSTORY TALk: Nonconformity Nonconformity for family historians covers the history of the various religious denominations since their original foundation in the 17th century. Their records are very different to those of the Church of England and a guide to the main features will be given. it’s a big subject and speaker Alan Ruston will respond where possible to those questioners with particular interests in specific family history areas.Non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome. A small donation is appreciated. Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton keynes Mk2 2HBwww.bucksfhs.org.uk

Thursday 28th August, 8am to 6.30pm OVER 55’S TEA DANCEat Leighton Buzzard Scout Group, Memorial Hall, Grovebury Road., 2pm to 4.30pm.Thursdays: September 18th, October 23rd,

November 10th & December 18th.Each session £3.20 per head including refreshments.

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Wednesday 3rd September 2014 7.30pm

FAMiLY HiSTORY TALk: What’s in the Parish Chest ? Richard Ratcliffe looks at a wide variety of records which used to be kept in the Parish Chest from the 15th century to the early 20th century. These include Vestry Minute Books, Churchwardens’Accounts and Poor Law records dealing with Settlement, Removal and Bastardy - a veritablecornucopia of records to put flesh on the bones of your ancestors!

Non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome. A small donation is appreciated. Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton keynes Mk2 2HB www.bucksfhs.org.uk

This summer, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (held every 4 years) will bring together thousands of elite athletes, friendly volunteers and excited spectators to join an incredible festival of sport and culture.The Commonwealth Games is a multisport gathering of competitors from British Commonwealth countries that takes place every four years. The first meeting, known as the “British Empire Games”, was in August, 1930.The original name of the Commonwealth Games was British Empire Games. Despite the intervening war years, the event grew to become a symbol of the British Commonwealth, a diversity of nations with past and present connections to Great Britain, the superpower of the 19th century. Although the Commonwealth Games has become known as “The Friendly Games,” and despite the nature of its colonial roots, it is intended to be more fun and less strict than the Olympic Games.

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Watch our website for details of local motorcycling events. www.classicmotorcycleshocklie.co.ukFind us on facebook

Come and meet Andy Thomas, Director with over 30 years experience with classic cars and motorcycles

On-site workshop Collection and delivery serviceStockists of Rock and Castrol classic oils and other lubricants and accessories Very reasonable labour ratesNew and used motorcycles for sale

If you have a bike in your garage or shed and just have no time to undertake the restoration yourself, we can step in and bring your bike back to life so you can get on the road. Life's too short to let your bike dreams slip away! Make sure your bike is ready for the glorious spring and summer rides with a full service, carried out by our expert bike mechanic. Service and repair all types of motorcycles – old and new!

Following last year’s successful Hockfest ’13 event, Hockliffe residents will come together once again to take part in a day packed with sporting and cultural activities.

There will be something for everyone on the day with activities for all ages, including a bouncy castle, face painting, various stalls and arts and crafts at Kilby Road Recreation Ground. On sale throughout the day will be a tempting BBQ and the entertainment will be provided by local bands. The fun will begin from 1pm.

Many local businesses in Hockliffe are also involved.

Classic Motorcycle’s will be holding an Open Day with Vintage and Classic Bikes, music, police motorcyclists and a Hog Roast from 10am.

Rugged and Tough will have the first Big Brother winner Craig Phillips meeting and greeting, Team Underdog with their 4X4s and Chris Pratt STIHL TIMBERSPORTS GB Team member 2012-2013 (Stock Saw) British Championship 2012.

Sports Nutrition will be holding a Boditronics taste test open day and free help and advice with Mark Etherden UKBFF British Finalist and other top body builders from 11am.

HockFest 2014Saturday 23rd August, starting at 1pm



Fully qualified staff Annual ServicingRepairs and MaintenanceEngine Diagnostic EquipmentBrakes and TyresMOT’s ArrangedFREE wash with every full service Ashton’s Workshop

The Pumping StationWing Road Linslade LU7 2PG

CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

01525 373736

25 years in Leighton BuzzardNHS Tests and Private ExaminationsFundus Photography/Contact LensesDiabetic Retinal ScreeningBudget and Designer FramesReady Readers/Prescription SunglassesSports Spectacles/Occupational Lenses

Telephone 01525 850312 email:[email protected]

D King OpticiansLimited

2 North StreetLeighton Buzzard

LU7 1EN

www.dkingopticians.co.uk

Open weekend25th and 26th May

D.H Redfern

copy to come

O�ering a �exible multipurpose local venue; weekly sessions includeMartial Arts classes, Parent and toddler sessions, Aerobics classes (Zumba, Fitsteps, Yoga & more). Also available for private hire for Weddings, Business meetings, Birthday Parties, Functions, Training and Events.We are also able to o�er Bar and catering options enabling us to deliver a complete package for you. Menus include: * Finger bu�et selection of hot & cold choices

* Children’s parties * Business functions – Breakfasts & Lunches - hot & cold choices* BBQ menu selection * Wedding menu selection from canapés to desserts.If you would like to look at the menu selection in more detail, please feel free to contact Graham on: [email protected] or Telephone 079 4307 8496

For more information regarding Astral Park please visit www.facebook.com/astralpark or @Astral_Park

Astral Parks Sports and Community Centre

T: 01525 287 120 M:07861 732 850

Open AugustBank Holiday

Monday

E. [email protected]

[email protected] www.heathmotorcompany.com

Come and�nd us in our

new premises at...Great cars and great service from a dealer you can trust!

Vehicles bought and sold 6 months warranty on most vehiclesZero deposit �nance (sts) Free 7 day fully comp insurance (sts)

See our website for opening times

Stoke Hammond GarageLeighton Road Stoke Hammond

Milton KeynesTel: 01525 270613

Summer Fair and doggie fun activitiesRushmere Country Park Linslade Road Heath & Reach, LU7 0EB

Sunday 24th August, 11am – 4pm

Join in the fun in Rushmere Country Park. Visit the craft stalls, take part in fun activities and bring your four-legged friends to enter the Fun Dog Show. Entrance to the event is free but the standard £2 to exit per vehicle will still apply.

If you would like to have a stall, give a talk or put on a short show please contact [email protected]

A wild night out!Rushmere Country Park Stockgrove entrance Brickhill Road, Heath & Reach

Friday 29th August, 7.30pm – 11pm

Experience the dark side of the park on an after-hours adventure. Discover the wonderful creatures that come out as the sun goes down on a night-time walk with the rangers. The standard £2 to exit per vehicle will apply.

£10 per adult and £5 per child, family ticket available.

Booking essential contact 01525 234260 or email [email protected]

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming KennelsFUN DOG SHOWSaturday 13th September

Come along to Appledown for a great family day out!

Lots of Fun Dog Show Classes Refreshments & Stalls Show opens at 11am Classes commence 12 noon All entries on the day

Appledown Rescue & Rehoming Kennels Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY Tel: 01525 220383 Registered Charity Number 1116848

3rd Columbus set sail on his first voyage in 1492.4th The First Wold War began in 19144th International Red Cross founded in Geneva in 1870.8th The Great Train Robbery in 1963.12th The Model T Ford, known as the Tin Lizzie and the first mass

produced car, went on sale in 1908.14th World War II ends in 1945.14th Opening of the Olympic Games in London in 1948.15th Formation of the first regular police detective force in Britain in

1872.18th National fire service is established in Britain in 1941.24th Mount Vesuvius erupts near Pompeii in Southern Italy in 79AD.

1st Britain’s first supermarket opens at Earl’s Court in London in 1951.1st The penny and thrupenny piece coins cease to be legal tender as

Britain changes to decimal coinage in 1971.2nd The Great Fire of London started in 1666.3rd The Second World War began in 1939 and ended on the 15th

August in 1945.6th In 1952 the first free public lending library opened.7th Queen Elizabeth I was born in 1533.9th Soap rationing ended in Britain in 1950 – it had been introduced

in 1942.19th First parking tickets were issued in London in 1960.22nd 1955 – ITV was launched.26th Birds Eye fish fingers first went on sale in 1955.30th Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.


Servicing Including:

Light Commercial Vehicles Cambelts & Timing Chains

Air Conditioning Clutches, Brakes & Exhausts Tyres & Tracking

Mots & Diagnostics

Free Local Collection and Delivery Service

TEL: 01525 373327

Phew - what a scorching o�er!SPECIAL OFFER now on until Friday 5th September 2014

Book your car in today and startenjoying cool summer motoring

Air Conditioning re-gas for only £25.00!

Baldwins Motors has just celebrated its �rst year in business at its premises on Pages Park Industrial Estate. A local family run business with a dedicated team of quali�ed mechanics and a wealth of experience when it comes to all motoring matters o�ering a huge amount of services to meet your requirements.After 16 years working as a mechanic for a local �rm where he gained his knowledge and expertise, Richard decided to take the step to starting out on his own and even though at the time it seemed a gamble it was one that has paid o� as his business is going from “strength to strength.” As a family run business we can understand how frustrating it is to be without your family vehicle. We always strive to turn your job around promptly and professionally getting you back on the road as soon as we can. Trust our expertise.

Baldwins Garage can carry out emergency and urgent car repairs - o�ering all their customers a fantastic auto repair service.* SERVICING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT* CLUTCHES * AIR CONDITIONING* MOT’S * TYRES* DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS

Paddy Hopkirk - a �rm friend of Richard and his family takes time o� from his busy schedule to come along in support of their �rst anniversary. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Paddy’s Monte Carlo victory in 1964. Read more about Paddy and SKIDZ on page 18.

Your local Family Car GaragePictured L to R: Vicky Baldwin, three and a half year old daughter Betsey, Richard - the boss with rally driving legend Paddy Hopkirk. Extreme right Bernie Baldwin (father) and to the rear Matt Kirby - Mechanic/Tyre �tter.

THE Mini van ‘Bernie’s baby’In the safe hands of Bernie!Bought 17 years ago as a wreck Bernie has worked tirelessly to bring it to the

look and performance that you see today.

Powered by a full race1400cc supercharged

engine its ready for Santa Pod and other

like venues.

Bernie with 45 years experience under his belt


SLIP

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ARA

GES Take the hassle and inconvenience out

of car servicing by having your car servicedwhilst you jet away on holiday or business!!

Park your car in one of the local Slip End airport carparks and we will collect your car from there, liaisewith you whilst you are away and your service will

be completed by the time you return.

Service AdvisorsSteve Glendinning and Geraldine Carrie

Service ManagerBarry Dyke

SERVICE DEPARTMENT – For total peace of mind Slip End Garages also o�er an EXCLUSIVE SERVICE CONTRACT package. This allows you to pay for your servicing on a low cost monthly basis…and its in�ation proof! Contracts start at £12 per month! Servicing from £99.00.For more information on the servicing of any make, any model car available with Slip End Garages in Herts, Beds and Bucks, or for details on the latest vehicle parts and accessories available, contact our dealership today. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide a competitive quote.

Service Department Tel: 01582 481600 Fax: 01582 414077

New Car Showrooms:Markyate Road, Slip end, Nr Luton LU1 4BUTel: 01582 456888 Fax: 01582 723543www.slipendgarage.co.uk

Albert Flitton founded Slip End Garages in 1939. To this day the business remains in the family.Slip End Garages pride themselves on their vast range of used and nearly new vehicles available. On average they have in excess of 50 vehicles on site at any one time. And boast an expertise unrivalled within the UK with their modern showroom containing a wide selection of new Citroen and Isuzu models to view and test drive.

Slip End Garages...Looking after all your motoring needs since 1939

Flying the �ag for quality service to customers for over 40 years!

Meet the crew. From left to right back row: Mark, Graham,Stuart, Frazier, Neil, Aaron Funge and Andy HumphreyFront row: Ian, Aaron Phillips, Glen, Ron and Brian

Shirley - in charge of accounts (and the men!)

Open: Mon to Thur 8.00am - 5.30pmFri 8.00am - 4.30pm Sat 8.00am to 12.30pm

Jackson & Phillips are proud members of the Bosch Car Service network which is a national network of independent garages. Each garage is well established in its own right and aims to keep its premises neat and tidy with clear Bosch Car Service signage, uniforms and equipment. We are an independently owned business with friendly sta�, trained to �t or replace Bosch quality parts. To guarantee that we maintain the high standards that Bosch set, we are audited every year and, to ensure that our technicians are up to date with new

technologies, Bosch insist that our sta� attend training on a regular basis. With changes in European legislation it is possible to

have your car serviced at an independent garage without invalidating your manufacturer’s warranty. In recent years, the

advances in the technology in your car has been huge and Bosch is at the forefront of this.

Jackson & Phillips is a family run independent business and has been for over 40 years. Our highly trained, friendly sta� understand that keeping you on the road is the main objective. The space we have as well as being independant gives us the scope to be able to maintain and repair anything from a 3 wheeler to large vans and motorhomes. As part of the Bosch car service network we adhere to the TSI approved code of practice and this commitment to customer care is yet another reason to choose Jackson & Philips for all your motoring needs.

Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services Ltd

Dealer level expertise atindependant garage pricesDiagnostics by highly trained techniciansFREE local collection and delivery (including surrounding villages)FREE wash and hoover with every serviceFREE courtesy car*Tyres and laser alignmentOnline and Facebook booking’sClass IV, V and VII MOT’ with space for most motorhomes

Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services Ltd

1 King Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1BY Telephone 01525 372650 E-Mail: [email protected] www.jackson-phillips.co.uk


Grovebury Road LEIGHTON BUZZARD LU7 4UXTelephone 01525 216370 FREE CUSTOMER PARKING

BROWNS ANGLING SUPERSTORESERVING THE COUNTRY!

We are stockists for all the leading manufacturers

Run by Anglers for Anglers!

Open: Mon to Sat 8am to 5pmLate night Friday until 6pm

www.brownsangling.co.uk

Call now for a FREE no obligation quotation on:01525 790 632 or 0788 4265 243E: [email protected]

Our Cleaning Services:* Window Cleaning using Chemical free Reach and Wash System* Conservatories * Fascias * Solar Panels * Greenhouses * UPVC cladding/Commercial Signage* So�ts * Driveways & Patios* Ladder free gutter cleaning* One o� or regular cleans

...Give your home A Better View...

www.hillyers.co.uk

10-11pm, Monday 4th August 2014Lights out is an invitation to everyone in the UK to turn o� their lights from 10pm until 11pm, leaving on a single light or candle for this shared moment of re�ection to mark the 100th Anniversary of the date Great Britain entered the First World War.

The Royal British Legion will be holding a candle-lit vigil to mark the Centenary. All are welcome at The War Memorial Church Square 10pm to 11pm. Please bring your own candle.

Mela LaundretteMela LaundretteWith all new ‘state-of-the-art’equipment we offer Self-Service & Service Washesfrom only £4.50. 8, 12 or 24 kilo washes from basic laundry to quilts.Laundry supplied in bags. Ironing & minor repairs.

Collection and deliveryservice available for washes

£20.00 and over.Service washes can be dropped off at Sandhills Stores, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard.

WE WASH, WE DRY, WE FOLD

1 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Telephone 01525 381812OPEN 7 DAYS - 7.00am to 8.00pm (Sunday self service only)

I’m Stephen Bennett and two years ago I set up a voluntary group called the ‘Leighton Linslade First Responders’.

We work with the East of England Ambulance Service and respond to 999 calls within the Town and surrounding villages. We are dispatched at the same time as an ambulance but aim to be first on scene due to living in the town which means being able to give patients a greater chance of survival. We only attend the most life threatening calls and carry all the equipment we need to keep a patient alive until the ambulance arrives. Our main focus is to improve people’s

Leighton Linslade First Responders

chances of survival especially those who suffer a cardiac arrest. Every minute counts when someone goes into cardiac arrest. Their chances of survival decreases by 23% for every minute they remain untreated and with CPR alone it only gives a patient a 5% chance of survival compared to CPR and Defibrillation giving a patient a 50% chance of survival, As you can see it’s vital we get a defibrillator to the patient ASAP which is why we aim to be on scene of a cardiac arrest within 8 minutes of receiving the call.

To improve a patient’s chance of survival even further, then a defibrillator needs to be on scene within a minute or 2. This is why it is our project this year to install Public Access Defibrillators around Town, which anyone can use without training, to improve the chances of someone receiving treatment within a minutes or two of going into cardiac arrest before we or an ambulance crew arrive.

Since starting our campaign we have received great support from many people and

organisations, receiving very generous donations from groups such as the Rotary. LB First got in touch and offered their support by doing a fundraising campaign to coincide with their Independence Day event. We would like these defibrillators to belong to the community of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade. For this to happen it’s important for the independent retailers and shoppers to get behind this project.

The Leighton Linslade First Responders and LB First are placing donation tins in many of the shops in town and we ask the community to really get behind this project and donate what they can to help save lives in their Town.

We are also continually looking for more volunteers to join the group. If this role is something you feel you would like to get involved with please contact me on [email protected]

RED SATURDAYS are held in Leighton Buzzard on the first Saturday of every month – look out for some great deals from our local independent businesses!

REDSaturday

LU7

When you see red balloons outside a business, there will be a special ‘RED Saturday’ offer inside!

So don’t miss out - make sure you pop into Leighton Buzzard and explore the local shops... what bargains will you fi nd! shops... what bargains will you fi nd!

Come into Town!RED Saturday is an exciting new concept for Leighton Buzzard...

For more information and future RED Saturday

dates, see our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/redsat-urdaylb

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Antiquesand

Collectables

Removals and

House Clearances

Allsortsbought and sold

www.abands.net

94 Clarence RoadLeighton Buzzard LU7 3ELTelephone 01525 853735email:[email protected]

ALLSORTS... PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEARANCE COMPANY OPERATING FROM LEIGHTON BUZZARD SINCE1991

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NHS Blood Donation Do Something Amazing... Give Blood

It’s easy to become a blood donor – just go to the website at www.blood.co.uk to find out more and to read some amazing stories of how blood donation has really helped to save lives.

Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet only 4% of us give blood. Many people would not be alive today if it wasn’t for the generosity of blood donors. Each blood donation can help as many as 3 people. 100 donations equates to 47 litres of blood.

Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor.

The next donor sessions in our area are as follows:

Wednesday 13 August Brooklands Club Hall Garden Leys Off Brooklands Drive LU7 3PQ

Tuesday 26 August Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall Grovebury Road LU7 4SW

Sunday 7 September Mobile Unit at Tesco Store Vimy Road LU7 1ER

Tuesday 23 September Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall Grovebury Road LU7 4SW

Wednesday 8 October Brooklands Club Hall Garden Leys Off Brooklands Drive LU7 3PQ

Thursday 16 October Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall Grovebury Road LU7 4SW

For more information, to register as a donor or to find out where other local donor sessions are being held please take a look at the website www.blood.co.uk or alternatively you can call 0300 123 23 23. Please pass this information on if you know someone who would be prepared to do something amazing and give blood.

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12 -14a Hockli�e Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1HJ Tel: 01525 370700/ 370770

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