SIX REASONS NOT TO FEED RED KITES Living in the Leighton Buzzard area you’ll know that red kites are one of Britain’s most magnificent and distinctive birds of prey, with fanned forked tails, a reddish-brown body and a distinctive mewing call. They’re a marvel to see circling overhead. Some people like to feed red kites’ […]
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New Chairman picks KidsOut
A new Chairman for Central Bedfordshire Council Cllr Gordon Perham is the new Chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council, having been elected by the Council last Thursday (12 May). Cllr Caroline Maudlin was elected as Vice Chairman. Cllr Gordon Perham takes over the role from Cllr Brian Saunders, who has held the position for the last three […]
Have Your Say Consultation on proposals for a £25million leisure centre in Leighton-Linslade unveiled
Proposals for a modern, exciting new £25 million leisure centre in Leighton-Linslade have been published and Central Bedfordshire Council is asking local people to have their say on the proposals. The consultation is open for 12 weeks until Friday 22 July 2022. The new leisure centre will include: · 3 new swimming pools – an eight-lane […]
Celebrating 10 years as Leighton Buzzard’s Community Magazine
April marks the 10th anniversary of the first publication of Bee Local Magazine. It was then called The Vine Leighton Buzzard. It was delivered to 12,000 homes and there were 6 editions a year. There is a special double page spread in the April edition to reflect on some of the highlights of the last […]
Local Grant funds Stewkley Singers Jubilee Concert
Saturday 14 th May at 7.30pmAll Saints’ Church, Leighton Buzzard Stewkley Singers are delighted to be performing an evening of wonderful music tocelebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Wigmore Chamber Orchestra, fourprofessional soloists and the choir of Stewkley Singers will be conducted by our MusicalDirector, Jenny Morgan. The first half of the concert will be […]
Leighton Buzzard Fiver Fest 12th -26th March
FiverFest in Leighton Buzzard runs from 12th to 26th March. You can support Leighton Buzzard’s businesses and boost our local economy by getting involved. The event will be officially launched at 3pm in Leighton Buzzard High Street on Saturday 12 March by Helen Nellis, Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire and Farzana Kharawala, Mayor of Leighton Buzzard, who […]
#BreaktheBias photoshoot for IWD
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social,economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also marks a call toaction for accelerating women’s equality. Encouraged by over 100 years of IWDgatherings around the world, local Leighton Buzzard residents Clare Twelvetreesand Sally Seddon invited the community to get involved in this year’s […]
Further Local Support for Rotary “ Yes We Can” program
The Rotary Club of Leighton Linslade are delighted to announce the continuing and unstinting support of Osborne Morris & Morgan Solicitor’s (OMM) for the Clubs award winning “ Yes We Can” inclusive sports program. OMM have been keen supporters of “ Yes We Can” for a number of years and have now committed to supporting […]
70 Years, Her Majesty The Queen
On February 6, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will have been Britain’s monarch for an unprecedented 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II will be the first of our nation’s monarchs to ever celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Although today was Her Majesty’s official ascension to the throne, national celebrations are planned to be celebrate in June. […]
Buzzstock Music Festival, Leighton Buzzard
Rugby Club is perfect venue for Buzzstock Music Festival 1st and 2nd July 2022 The countdown to Leighton Buzzard’s Buzzstock Music Festival has begun and is set to be two days of crowd thrilling entertainment featuring the UK’s leading tribute artists. Friday 1st July is an Indie Rock night with tributes to, Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs, […]