Some Good News Stories
Here are some good news for Leighton Buzzard this week.
Leighton Town FC are the Champions
Many congratulations to Leighton Town FC who today became champions of the Southern Premier League division one and will play step 3 football for the first time in their 141-year history next season!
The team won 5-0 over Rayners Lane and the scenes were euphoric amongst the1,297 fans who turned out to support watch the team celebrate here
Celebrating Our Local Businesses
The Baker Boy will be celebrating their first full year as a cafe by hosting a birthday party at their shop at 29 Waterbourne Walk. The party will be from 8am – 4pm on Saturday 18th April and will include balloon modelling between 10am and 12 noon, lucky dip discounts and of course lots of tasty treats. See more here
JamCrackers IT specialists celebrated 15 years in business. With the support of his brother, Richard and his wife Sabrina their team has grown to 5. Jamcrackers is active in the local community and support many events and causes. They celebrated with a bowling trip (and a few beers).
Sarah, owner at the Dukes in Heath & Reach celebrated a landmark 10 years as a destination venue for parties and wedding celebrations. Now available is exclusive weekend venue hire with accommodation for a unique and intimate boutique wedding. https://www.thedukes.uk.com/weddings
The Repair Cafe celebrated their 3rd birthday on 28th March as they continue to fix, mend and share skills to keep even more items out of landfill. Look out for details of The Big Green Week which takes place in June. Bee Local will be bringing you what’s on nearer the time and you can find out about more Leighton Buzzard Green Initiatives here
Try it for yourself – They are hosting a learn to mend day on 18th April. Bring your own garment and learn how to repair it yourself or have a go at learning a new mending technique. All materials provided. REGISTER NOW at https://tinyurl.com/mendingworkshop
Finally Car Boot Sales are back open – always check their pages before leaving
Billington Car Boot Sale – Facebook Thursday, Sunday and Bank Hol Mon
Linslade Car Boot sale – Facebook Sundays
- MAY HALF TERM PAINT BY NUMBERS GUINESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT AT WHIPSNADE ZOO
Whipsnade’s Wildest World Record Attempt Make history at Whipsnade Zoo this May half term as ZSL attempts GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for most contributions to a paint-by-numbers Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026 Be part of… Read more: MAY HALF TERM PAINT BY NUMBERS GUINESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT AT WHIPSNADE ZOO - Buzzing Mob, the new group in town!
With an array of fitness, well-being and performing arts groups in our town, there was something missing, but now here it is: the Buzzing Mob is a community group of adults aged 30+ who specialise in devising, learning,… Read more: Buzzing Mob, the new group in town! - Free Drop In Session About Funding for Childcare from Central Beds
Central Bedfordshire are holding some free drop-in sessions to help families find out about funded childcare and early education. Their Early Years and Childcare team will be visiting local libraries to help families understand their eligibility for funded… Read more: Free Drop In Session About Funding for Childcare from Central Beds - Unique Partnership Nutures SEND Football
The unique partnership between Leighton Park Rangers and the Rotary “Yes We Can” Network is providing a platform for those with SEND to thrive and enjoy the national pastime. The programme currently provides an established pathway, under experienced… Read more: Unique Partnership Nutures SEND Football - What Have You Missed in the May Edition
There is still plenty to read in the May edition so if you don’t get the print edition where you are here are some handy page links to some of the highlights from this edition. A Pool for… Read more: What Have You Missed in the May Edition
