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
- MK Heritage Open Days celebrates its 20th anniversary this September.
This year’s festival is the biggest ever, with more than 300 free events delivered by 84 organisations over ten days. celebrating everything from ancient history to modern architecture and making it one of the largest Heritage Open Days… Read more: MK Heritage Open Days celebrates its 20th anniversary this September. - Record-breaking start for Leighton Leisure and Community Centre as memberships and attendance surge
Record-breaking start for Leighton Leisure and Community Centre as memberships and attendance surge Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has enjoyed a hugely successful start since opening in June, attracting an additional 2,012 fitness members and quickly establishing itself… Read more: Record-breaking start for Leighton Leisure and Community Centre as memberships and attendance surge - Plan Now for Half Term Halloween Fun
Tickets seem to sell out earlier each year so here is your local plan for everything Halloween in Leighton Buzzard. Looking for Pumpkin Patches – they’re here Low Cost Ideas For Families Leighton Buzzard Market Halloween Family Day… Read more: Plan Now for Half Term Halloween Fun - £2000 RAISED BY LOCAL CHOIR
Local choir Glee Club have been busy raising an incredible £2,000 for local dementia charity Tibbs Dementia Foundation. The cheque presentation took place on the 11 August at Tibbs’ Leighton Buzzard Activity Group at Astral Park Community Centre.… Read more: £2000 RAISED BY LOCAL CHOIR - Electric cars, e-bikes and energy savings: Free event comes to Leighton Buzzard
Residents and local businesses can get behind the wheel of an electric car, explore e-bikes and discover ways to cut energy bills at a free green living event in Leighton Buzzard this October. Central Bedfordshire Council is bringing together electric vehicles, charging, energy and renewables in Leighton Buzzard Market… Read more: Electric cars, e-bikes and energy savings: Free event comes to Leighton Buzzard
