Church Graveyard

There are relatively few grave spaces left in the graveyard. The Church Wardens are in the process of clearing what available space there is, therefore it has become impractical to have an area set aside for grass cuttings, weeds and old funeral tributes to be dumped. Most of those who tend graves are responsible and remove any rubbish, so we are making a general plea to all those who tend graves to remove all rubbish. Thank you. It is intended to commence burials in the old church graveyard when the present one is full.

Bow Brickhill WI

The next meeting will be in the Pavilion on Thursday 20 July at 7.30 pm. Mrs Miller will be demonstrating making "New Sweets" and the competition is for "Artificial Fruit".

Woburn Sands and District Society presents …

… "Your District"- an exhibition of pictures, past and present, with maps and displays, in the Ellen Pettit Memorial Hall, Woburn Sands, from 8th – 10th July from 10.00 am.  Entrance is free. For more information, ‘phone Anna or Roger Tagg on 01908 563379. This society has played a large part in the campaign opposing Steetley Mining’s plans. Membership of the Society costs £1 per person per year. If you would like more details, please ‘phone Diana Kesterton on 01908 372434.

What’s on at "The Wheatsheaf"

2 July – Sunday – Get Smart: Joe Carter and his band. Barbecue outside.

8 July – Saturday – Karaoke – Darren Fuller

29 July – Saturday – Karaoke – Brian

12 August – Saturday – Karaoke – Darren

The Bedford Morris Men

The Bedford Morris Men will be visiting the village to dance outside the Wheatsheaf on Wednesday 28 June at 8 pm. This is a return visit after two years’ absence and will bring you a taste of old English customs and traditions.

Mobile Library

The Mobile Library will be in the village by the War Memorial on Friday 14 July and Friday 28 July from 11.20 am to 11.40 am.

Time Capsule

The capsule will be buried on the Village Green at 4.30 pm on Saturday 15 July. Mr Fred Odell, as the oldest resident, has agreed to help bury the capsule. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Don’t forget to fill your envelopes with memorabilia. Envelopes can be given to a parish councillor or the Parish Clerk, or bring it along on the day. Should anyone need their envelope collected, contact Brenda Toombs (Parish Clerk) 01908 375151.

Pig Roast and Barn Dance

Following the time capsule ceremony on Saturday 15 July, at 6.30 pm at the Pavilion there will be a pig roast and barn dance with a licensed bar. Tickets are £5 per adult, children under 12 years free (must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets are now available from all parish councillors and the Parish Clerk.

Bulk Skip Container

There will be  skip  in Greenways Car Park on 11 July until 13 July. For details of MK Council’s special refuse collection service telephone 01908 252570. Special collections are still free unless an appointment is made, when a £5 charge will be made.

Parish Clerk/Financial Officer

Applications are invited for the above post, which involves attending Parish Council meetings, taking minutes, book-keeping and dealing with correspondence. Hours are variable and the salary is negotiable. Please apply in the first instance to Norman Causer, chairman, Bow Brickhill Parish Council - telephone 01908 372884. Closing date for applications will be 31 July 2000.

Items for the August  newsletter should reach Norman Causer - 14 Downs View, Bow Brickhill - by 21 July.  Tel 01908 372884.

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