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	Bedford Borough Council Backs Movember Across the Council ‘Mo Bros’ have come together and formed a team, Mo Ford, with the number of members growing every day. To find out more and support those taking part click here or alternatively you can place donations in one of the collection boxes on the Borough Hall and Town Hall reception Mayor Dave Hodgson will be doing his bit for the charity by pledging to shave his beard into the style that gets the most votes at the end of the month! This is in conjunction with local newspaper the Times and Citizen. Click here to read complete article
	Special Offer The Ultimate Eagle & Red Kite Experience This ultimate activity involves spending 2 hours at the bird of prey centre meeting, handling and flying some of the giants of our skies. You'll get the opportunity to meet the Red Kite, American Bald Eagle, White Tailed Sea Eagle, Bateleur Eagle, Blue Chilean Eagle, African Fish Eagle and Golden Eagle. There will be plenty of opportunites to handle the birds and fly some of the species as well. Be amazed as the American Bald Eagle swoops into your glove, hold the Red Kites and see up close just how beautiful they are, feel the weight of the White Tailed Sea Eagle and get some fantastic souveneir photos. This offer is running for only a limited time so book you place now to avoid disapointment - Only £65.00 per person. The English School of Falconry, Old Warden Park, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EA 01767 627527 falconry.centre@virgin.net
	News National chef award for Bedford College student Bedford College student, Amy Garner, has won the National Afternoon Tea competition of the Craft Guild of Chefs held in London. Amy was given a “Masterchef” challenge of producing mouth-watering teatime treats in only 3 hours to include a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet scones and tarts, a decorated Victoria sponge cake, a fruit cake and a variety of teas. In her first year of a 2 year Hospitality course at Bedford College, Amy has won a week’s work placement in the House of Commons, tea for two at the Ritz and a magnificent trophy. She aims to follow in the footsteps of chefs that give her inspiration such as Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsey and Delia Smith, and says: “It was a quite a nerve racking experience taking part in the competition, but as soon as I got to work in the kitchen the nerves vanished. It was a very good experience and I have learnt lots. I want to get out there as a chef and improvise my own dishes. My dream is to own my own restaurant.”
	Seafood Extravaganza @ The Embankment Every Thursday Plus Half Price Prosecco Join us for our Seafood Extravaganza every Thursday evening with 1kg of Crevettes for £25 and plenty of line caught fish, Scallops and Oysters to choose from. Plus there is half price Prosecco from 6pm too how can you afford not to pop in! Click here for more information
	News Five Bedfordshire Restaurants Rank Top in Home Counties The Plough at Bolnhurst, The Embankment, Bedford, Corner 5, Box End The Swan at Salford and Paris House, Woburn currently rank amongst the best in the Home Counties according OpenTable the world’s leading online restaurant reservations website. The restaurants feature in the Top 10 Diners’ Choice Winners listings for catergories such as ‘most booked’, ‘best service’, ‘best food’, ‘great for lunch’, ‘good for groups’ and ‘fit for foodies’ OpenTable has more than 20,000 restaurants listed and claims to have seated 200 million diners around the world since its inception in 1998. Customers’ feedback forms and reservations are used to create the OpenTable Diners' Choice Winners lists. Click here to check out all the listings
	News New for 2011-Guided Canoe Trails Take a guided canoe trail along the River Great Ouse. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river "up close and personal" lead by world class expert canoers! Visit www.canoetrail.co.uk for more information or call Ben - 07976 094935 Richard - 07710 616520 Email info@canoetrail.co.uk
	News Restaurant Re-style & Re-launch Restaurant Manager, Rickie Kitt and his team invite you to come and sample their brand new menu at the recently restyled Waterfront Restaurant & Bar at Wyboston Lakes. The menu represents dishes that have been carefully selected, cooked and presented with care and real attention to detail. And dining in style won't break the bank either with starters £5-£6 and main courses £11-£16. An excellent range of hand picked wines, tempting desserts and British cheeses are also available. 01480 212625 www.wybostonlakes.co.uk email restaurant@wybostonlakes.co.uk
	News Feather Down Farms come to Bedfordshire New Barn Farm, Carlton, Bedfordshire opens in April 2011 for their first season as the newest member of the Feather Down family. Check out their website for a new take on camping holidays! www.featherdown.co.uk/farms/newbarnfarm.php Or contact Hannah or Will to find out more hannahtongue@googlemail.com 01234 720122
	Special Offer Dinner Bed & Breakfast £85 @ Wyboston Lakes Hotel We are delighted to offer guests a one night’s stay in our AA 3 Star hotel (Fri-Sun) dinner, bed and breakfast for £85.00 for two people sharing a double or twin room. This offer includes a dinner allowance of £20.00 per person in our AA Rosette Waterfront Restaurant. Call 01480 479300 reservations@wybostonlakes.co.uk www.wybostonlakeshotel.co.uk
	Special Offer Sunday Specials @ Skirmish Paintball Games £99.99 for up to 8 players! www.skirmishcentral.com enquiries@skirmishcentral.com Tel: 01933 314805 Mobile: 07860 313239

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