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Full Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 17th March 2020, 7.30pm

Great Barford Village Hall

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Wednesday May 27th, 2020

Don’t Bin It- Donate It

If you have things that you no longer want, or need, that can be reused don’t throw them away. Donate instead and give them a new life.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many charities are struggling due to a lack of donations and so a lack of income.

Emmaus at Carlton is reopening for donations today, Wednesday 27 May. Emmaus Village Carlton provides a home and meaningful work for formerly homeless adults in Bedfordshire.

The site will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 10.30am-4pm. Items accepted include clothing, books, upholstered furniture with a fire label attached, electrical items less than 10 years old in good working order. At the current time, Emmaus is not able to offer their usual collection service.

People wishing to make a donation must book an appointment before visiting, to manage visitor numbers and ensure everyone can social distance while visiting. Visitors without an appointment will be asked to book and return at another day/time. You can book an appointment by calling 01234 720826, Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 4pm.

Visit www.emmaus.org.uk/village-carlton to find out more. ... See MoreSee Less

Emmaus - Homelessness Charity

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Tuesday May 26th, 2020

A resident has advised that they have seen rat activity in their garden recently.

Bedford Borough Council offers a pest control service - more information and details of fees can be found here:

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Pest control · Bedford Borough Council

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Affordable and professional pest control service for both household and businesses. We treat rats, mice, fleas, ants, wasps, bees, bedbugs, cockroaches, and other pests. Call us on 01234 718099, Mon t...

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Friday May 22nd, 2020

Planning Applications

You can view and comment on Planning Applications on the Bedford Borough Council website

Current planning applications in Great Barford for May can be found on the Parish Council website:

https://greatbarford.org.uk/planning/

These include various applications for The Nurseries on New Road and for an illuminated sign on Bedford Road. ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday May 19th, 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 18 - 24 May 2020

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging people to be kind to others and to themselves as part of Mental Health Awareness Week with this year’s theme of Kindness.

The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown has been very challenging and people’s mental health may have been affected in various ways.

Kindness and mental health are deeply connected. Many people will be feeling lonely, isolated, stressed and anxious during this difficult period, so it’s important we do all we can to look after each other and support one another’s mental wellbeing.

Kindness has been flourishing during the lockdown, and we have seen amazing examples from Captain Tom walking for the NHS and to communities pulling together to help neighbours.

Join in with Mental Health Awareness week by sharing your story or pictures (with permission) of kindness using #KindnessBLMK.

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week, the Borough Council will be signposting to resources on their website through social media channels.

For tips on how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing during times of uncertainty visit www.bedford.gov.uk/wellbeing ... See MoreSee Less

Wellbeing · Bedford Borough Council

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Being active and taking more care to look after our families and ourselves is very important during the Coronavirus outbreak. You can do this is through a combination of keeping active, eating well a...

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Wednesday May 6th, 2020

Celebrate VE Day At Home This Year

Bedford Borough Council is asking everyone to have stay safe by staying at home to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on the 8th May.

The celebrations for VE Day this year are unlike any before, with the country observing social distancing in order to tackle coronavirus. While it’s no longer possible to hold the street parties and mass celebrations that were originally planned, you can still join the celebrations at home and online.

To help you celebrate in a safe way, the Borough Council has issued a list of events and activities that you take part in from your own home. From preparing coloured bunting for your windows to raising a toast to the nations heroes past and present, there are still ways to mark the historic date.

Ways to commemorate:
- Ahead of the day why not prepare some coloured bunting with the Great British Bunting initiative
- Pause for a Two Minute Silence at 11am and watch stories and memories from those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War
- Join ‘The Nation’s Toast’ at 3pm – raise a glass with the nation to the heroes of WWII (broadcast starts at 2.45pm on BBC1)
- Watch further VE Day 75 special broadcasts on the BBC, including extracts from Churchill’s famous victory speech and Her Majesty The Queen addressing the nation at 9pm
- Take part in a national singalong of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll meet again’
- Have an indoor or back garden picnic. Your menu choices could include recipe ideas from 1945!
- Visit the English Heritage website to learn songs from the era, including classics from Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn, and get tips on how to dance the Lindy Hop.
- Visit the VE Day 75 website to learn about the history of the war. They’ve also got some recipes to take it back to 1945, including spam hash and eggless fruit cake.
- Take Dan Snow’s VE Day challenge for young people
- Share your VE Day activities on social media using the #VEDay75 hashtag ... See MoreSee Less

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