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
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Victims of romance fraud lost more than £102 million last year, as criminals continue to exploit online relationships to manipulate people into transferring money. Thames Valley Police sends caution after shared analysis showed people aged 55 to 74… Read more: Romance Fraud cost £102 Million - ALL ABOARD! LONGER LEIGHTON BUZZARD TRAINS
More passengers will beat the squeeze as thousands of extra seats are added to key rail services between Leighton Buzzard and Euston. Labour MP Alex Mayer has welcomed the investment which will see longer trains running from Sunday… Read more: ALL ABOARD! LONGER LEIGHTON BUZZARD TRAINS - Help shape the future of Central Bedfordshire – Local Plan scoping consultation now open
Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting residents, businesses and organisations to take part in its Local Plan scoping consultation and help shape how the area will grow in the years ahead. The Local Plan is an important document that… Read more: Help shape the future of Central Bedfordshire – Local Plan scoping consultation now open - Plants and Garden Events coming soon in and around Leighton Buzzard
As the last frosts leave us it is the perfect time to be on the look out for new plants for depleted beds. Here are a few events coming up you won’t want to miss. Soulbury Open Gardens… Read more: Plants and Garden Events coming soon in and around Leighton Buzzard
