Part of the garden in Woodside Road and what a treat to wander around with a glass of Pimms.



No - you are not mistaken. There is a pig in the vegetable patch! Unfortunately it was not real!



Yet more of the garden with lovely leafy ferns. Can you spot the hidden monsters?



What a lovely display in Summer Street - an abundance of colour and lots of potted extras.



The back garden - completely hidden from view and what a delight.



Runner up hanging basket prize - Reg Horton in Rossway for his petunias.


SLIP END CUBS.
We have now finished meeting until 9th September. Last term was a
lot of fun. We had a joint trip to Gilwell Park which is Scout head-quarters, with the Beavers. It was a circus fun day, and it really was just that. We were met by stilt walkers and had all sorts of circus fun the whole day. We had a picnic lunch and went for swimming and water
activities. We were lucky that the weather was good and all enjoyed their
day out. We had a parent's fun night and quite a few turned up and joined in
games that we play on normal pack nights. The Scouting programme is due to change so we will be having more parents nights in the near future. Many
thanks to all who came along and we look forward to seeing more of you next
term. Akela
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Don't forget the Scouting motto
A Scout leader and his wife were driving along a country road when they found the road blocked by a herd of cows that had escaped through a broken fence. The Scout leader tried honking his horn to scare the cattle from the pavement - but there was no sound. He got out of the car, lifted the bonnet and saw the problem. It was a loose wire, which he quickly fixed. As he got back in the car, his wife asked him if he he'd had any luck. "Yes," he replied, "I remembered our motto - Beep repaired!!"


Dear Resident

HOMEWATCH RECRUITMENT DRIVE
Everyone in the Community has a responsibility for preventing crime. We at Bedfordshire Police are committed to the HomeWatch Schemes, with residents and the police working together to reduce opportunities for crime.
You may ask yourself "What exactly is HomeWatch?" - In brief the objectives of HomeWatch are;-

1. Reduce opportunities for crime, deterring would be thieves & vandals.
2. To establish a spirit of co-operation & communication; looking out for each other & working together when confronted with problems.
3. Inform the police of any suspicious activity.
4. Encourage people to keep a watchful eye on the more vulnerable residents such as children & the elderly.
With the above in mind, we are seeking to start new HomeWatches in this area, your street has been selected as a suitable prospective Watch.
If you and your neighbours would like to find out more, then please contact me - Lesley Webb the HomeWatch Co-ordinator at Dunstable Police Station on 01582 473270. Kind regards




Receive this newsletter direct email. Requests to lesley.webb@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk.


ALEY GREEN METHODIST CHURCH

The Ecumenical service on Caddington Village Green and the Sunday School BBQ in June, were both well attended. The BBQ raised £177 for Sunday School resources. Our Sunday School has closed for the summer holidays but re-opens on Sunday 8th
September at 11a.m. All children are welcome.
The July strawberry teas raised £161 for Church improvement funds.
Dates for your dairy:
Sunday 22nd September 11a.m. Harvest Festival
Monday 23rd September 7.30p.m. Harvest Auction in aid of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. Come along and place a bid or two. It's great fun.
Sunday 29th September 4p.m. A Church family tea followed at 5.30p.m. by Songs of Praise. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Saturday 12th October 2.30p.m. Autumn Fayre
Yours in faith, Aley Green Methodist Church


NOTICE

"I regret that I am no longer able to continue as a member of Slip End Parish Council on medical advice and consequently tendered my resignation at the July meeting. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking those of you who voted for me, just over a year ago and also for the support which I have received since from members of the public and my colleagues on the Parish Council. My best wishes for the future to all of you coupled with a hope that those projects in which I became involved, will come to a successful conclusion."
Yours faithfully,
Michael N Kirkbright
Pepperstock


WOMENS INSTITUTE
The speaker for this month was Mr J Bates. Mr Bates, a teacher had travelled with his young family to teach in the Falklands for three years. In Stanley, there were fifteen hundred people living in houses with tin roofs all in different colours. These people were some of the friendliest he has ever come across. What he did miss was a greengrocer, NOT ONE! His mother sent dried vegetables and fruit to them. The only meat is mutton. He had to cut peat for the fire/cooker and this is not a job for the faint hearted. The first attempt over, he went to bed and slept and slept. He woke his wife in a panic as he couldn't see. She quickly bought a wet flannel and applied it to his eyes. Eventually the peat dust, which had mixed with, tear moisture in his eyes and had glued his eyelids shut, washed away. What a dreadful experience. His concern is now for all the lovely friends he has left in such difficult circumstances, not of their own making and asks us to remember them.
The mystery outing on July 2nd was another very enjoyable evening. A big thank you again to Mrs Sue Martin. We arrived at Bedfordshire Growers where the vegetable are packed for the Supermarkets. The M.D. gave us a guided tour with information on things you don't give a second thought about. We had a lovely surprise when we were told to help ourselves to fresh lettuce, tomatoes and carrots. It wasn't even my birthday! Off we went to Stanford stopping at the Green Man Public House for jacket potatoes with fillings of our choice and of course, a glass of what you fancy.
Next meeting: August 20th, Decoupage cards, Speaker - Theresa Mela
We meet 3rd Tuesday in the month 7.30 - 10p.m. at Baptist Church Hall.
See you there, Patricia Crick.


SLIP END FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Having spent a painful 5 weeks in Luton & Dunstable Hospital, and missing the companionship of my fellow members, I was very happy to return to this midst and considering my frequency of Hospitalisation, felt very concerned about my absence from the Club. Thus when I returned, I suggested to Viv Porter that they replace me as Chairperson of the Club, which met her approval, and those of the members.
My inability to walk and also that of my dear coping friend Olive, results in my dreading to attend the much loved club outings of which I am informed was pleasantly attended at Clacton recently, and be repeated at Bournemouth on Tuesday July 16th and I wish them a happy day. I shall continue to attend the meetings as often as possible and render my assistance in any way I am able to do so. Thank you for your comradeship which I greatly appreciate and God Bless you all.
Gerald Dyer


ALLOTMENT AND GARDEN ASSOCIATION
August in the vegetable garden
Sow spring cabbage, harvest onions and store in a dry place, pick runner and French beans regularly to encourage new growth. Lift second early potatoes as required. Make preparations for next year, clear and dig where peas and beans have been, remember to rotate where crops have been.
Flower garden
Keep plants in tubs and baskets well watered and fed. Dead head regularly to prolong flowering display. Disbud dahlias and chrysanthemums, if red spider appears in the flower bed spray as soon as possible. Early bulbs for next year should now be planted.
Shrubs, trees and fruit
Clip privet and other fast growing hedges. Remove rose suckers and apply suitable sprays at regular intervals. Plant out rooted strawberry runners, feed late fruiting varieties with a high potash fertiliser. Repair damaged lawns caused by heavy summer (what summer!) use.


1ST & 2ND WOODSIDE BROWNIES
On Wednesday July 3rd, we visited the Luton Police Station. On our arrival we were met by Francesca Davis, who was going to take us around. She was later joined by Baz, a Special Constable. We visited the cells and got inside one of the Police Vans, had a talk from a lady from the Crime Investigation Dept. who took all our thumb prints, and at the end of the visit all the girls were given a form and their whole hand-prints were taken. Everyone enjoyed the visit and they are now looking forward to July 17th when we are going to MacDonalds. We still have a few spaces left for girls from 6½ years to 10 years. We do lots of interesting things. If you are interested contact Gillian Plummer 01582 723109.
Dates for your diary: Saturday September 14th Craft Fair Village Hall; Saturday November 9th Car Boot (in aid of Brownies) Village Hall; Sunday December 1st Craft Fair Village Hall. For a stall at any of these events ring Gillian, 723109.


EDITORS CHOICE
Finally after a very busy month, I would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy summer. Enjoy your holidays, the Commonwealth Games, and the start of the Football season. Good luck to all students waiting for A Level and GCSE results.

A special birthday greeting to my daughter Amelia who will be 21 years old on August 12th and the following poem to her from me.

Sue Cowell, Editor

A daughter
From the window watch her go
Head held high and hair a'blow.
Shoulder bag; swaying hips,
Down the garden path she trips.
Confidence in every stride,
Eager for the world outside.
With laughing face
and waving hand,
She looks the finest in the land.
How she'd laugh if she could see
Silly sentimental me.
Standing her, all dewey eyed,
Watching her with love and pride.
Thanking God who did afford
A parent such a rich reward

(and a poem for all youngsters)

Words of truth

Keep a watch on your words, my darling,
for words are wonderful things.
They are sweet like bees' fresh honey -
like the bees they have terrible stings.
They can bless like the warm, glad sunshine,
and brighten a lonely life.
They can cut in the strife of anger,
like an open two-edged knife.
Keep them back if they're cold and cruel,
under bar, and lock and seal.
the wounds they make, my darling,
are always slow to heal.
May peace guard your path, and ever,
from the time of your early youth,
may the words that you daily utter,
be the words of beautiful truth.


SLIP END SCHOOL FAYRE
We had a good day for this year's fayre apart from a few showers, and thank you to everyone who came along to support it. The children certainly got into the spirit of the fancy dress competition and they all looked marvelous. It's a pity they couldn't all win first prize!


The eventual winner - Jubilee Tea Party.







Mums vs. boys football match


Mums being the Goalies


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