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| 17 June
2007 Hello In the late fifties I
had the happiest year of my childhood in your little
town. I lived with relatives on Potton Road and went
to school at Shortmead Street Junior which I remember
as being a pleasant small school with bee keeping. I
remember visiting the Conservative club which I think
was nearby and playing in the woods which lead down
to the Rec (park) by the river Ivel. Regards Bob Jackson Brisbane Australia |
| Catholic Churches |
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| 17 June
2007 I am considering moving to the Biggleswade, Shefford, Sandy, Hitchin, Baldock, Ickleford, Dunton, areas and wondered if there were any Catholic Churches in any areas nearby please? Many thanks, |
| BIGGLESWADE RAILWAY STATION |
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| 16 June
2007 Dear all A MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO GET IT RIGHT AT BIGGLESWADE RAILWAY STATION How pleasing it was to see the much needed non-slip surface installed on the station footbridge and steps, along with the long overdue part resurfacing of the pot hole ridden car park. But what a shame that the fundamental problem of how pedestrians can cross from Station Road to the booking office area and footbridge has been omitted from the mini-revamp. The current design of the whole area on the town centre side of the station can only be described as extremely poor for all who have to use it, and absolutely appalling for those with sight loss or mobility problems and those with pushchairs. The footbridge is also a right of way for people wishing to cross the railway, so the wider population are also exposed to the inadequacies of the station area. Motorists and pedestrians face the unsatisfactory position of trying hard to avoid each other particularly during the morning and evening peak, and is further compounded at night or in the dark evenings by the absence of adequate lighting. There is also the problem of the short pavement on the opposite side of the car park being partially obstructed by over growing bushes and trees. As an employee of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (please note the recent name change from the Royal National Institute of the Blind) and am acutely aware of the fact that a blind person with the best long cane mobility skills would have a great deal of difficulty in negotiating their way from the pavement from Station Road to the booking office. Firstly, they would encounter the overgrowth obstructing the pavement and would have to find their way between 2 parked cars, Then cross an area with moving vehicles diagonally to reach the tactile area on the opposite side, avoiding parked cars once again long ways on. Does anyone want to give it a try? At the very least, all that is required to solve the problem is a clearly defined tactile pavement or walkway across the car park, the provision of proper lighting and the removal of the obstructing greenery. This would enhance the whole area, and would vastly improve an important gateway to Biggleswade. Many have commented previously about the poor first impression the station gives to people arriving in the town by train. I have brought this to
the attention of train operator First Capital Connect
and Network Rail, and have reminded them that they do
have obligations to people with disabilities under
the Disability Discrimination Act, and await their
response. In the meantime, does anyone else share my
views and concerns? Paul Day |
| St Andrews Country Fayre |
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| 14 June
2007 St. Andrew's Country Fayre - Biggleswade Celebrating 100 years of Scouting at St. Andrew's Parish Church, Shortmead St., Biggleswade on 22 September '07. 10.00am to 3.30pm Entry is free At this year's Country Fayre the theme is around "Celebrating 100 years of Scouting". The aim is to "Make a Gift for Peace" and all proceeds raised from this event will be donated to support both the Scouting Holiday Homes Trust and UNICEF to support their campaign to end child poverty |
| JAMES
MCQUEEN LAUGHLAND |
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| 6 June
2007 I was wondering if this could be reposted with adding on a request of addresses of churches especially Presbyterian that my uncle may have attended. Hello, My name is Jean Tomczak, daughter of Annie Barr Laughland who emigrated to Canada in 1949. Her brother remained in England. His name was James McQueen Laughland, also known as Hamish. He married Hilda and they had two daughters, Carol and Susan. My mother last visited in the late 70's or early 80's and passed away in 1985. This was the last known town that my uncle resided in and one of his daughter's lived there as well. If any one remembers my uncle and can help me contact my cousins please email me at jean_tomczak@yahoo.ca Thank you in advance for any help I receive. Jean Tomczak |
| Missing Ancestor - JAMES HENRY AISBETT | |
| 26 May
2007 My relative James Henry Aisbett lived in Biggleswade from after the First World War till the 1950's when he died .I think he must have married a girl from the area because he was born and lived to the age of 30 in Sunderland County Durham. I would be very interested to know how he came to make the move and if he had any family . We have been putting together our Family Tree and would like to be able to add more than just his name to it. Patricia Thomas |
| Millenium House Contact? | |
| 25 May
2007 Hello there, Sorry to bother you but I am having trouble finding out who the caretaker is for Millenium House on Shortmead Street, Biggleswade. I wonder if you could help me and provide a contact name and number? Many thanks for your help, Julie Stokes |
| Looking for information on J Reynolds | |
| 20 May
2007 I am researching my family history and am wondering if anyone would help me out please? I am trying to find further information about my great grandfather J. Reynolds and beyond. I know he is commemorated on Biggleswade War Memorial and buried in Biggleswade Cemetery Grave 1535. He died 2nd December 1918 aged 24. His army number was 26759. As I am confined to a wheelchair I am limited in accessing information and would be grateful for any help anyone can give. Many Thanks |
| Looking for relatives of James McQueen Laughland | |
| 17 May
2007 My name is Jean Tomczak and I posted this message last summer. I haven't heard anything from it and I was hoping it could be posted again along with the request of the names and addresses of churches. I am especially looking for any Presbyterian churches in the area where my uncle may have gone to church. I would like to write to them to see if any of the congregation may remember this family. My name is Jean Tomczak, daughter of Annie Barr Laughland who emigrated to Canada in 1949. Her brother remained in England. His name was James McQueen Laughland, also known as Hamish. He married Hilda and they had two daughters, Carol and Susan. My mother last visited in the late 70's or early 80's and passed away in 1985. This was the last known town that my uncle resided in and one of his daughter's lived there as well. If any one remembers my uncle and can help me contact my cousins please email me at jean_tomczak@yahoo.ca Thank you for any help I may receive. |
Trying to locate Solicitors |
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| 14 May
2007 I am trying to locate the firm of solicitors called Chandler and co.who had a practice in Biggleswade in the 1940's. Would anyone know if it has been taken over or moved to another area? Please contact avotier@hotmail.com |
Tingey Family
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| 28 March
2007 Could someone ask Kathie Flah to contact me as I am a descendant from one of the Tingey families in Biggleswade. William and Mary Tingey had a son James in about 1833. In 1841/51 Census they were listed as living in Cowfairlands. James went on to become a Shoemaker/Beer Retailer. He married Sarah Munt in 1855 in Luton. Their children were: William I would dearly love to contact both Kathie and anybody else related to this family. James seems to have been born to William and Mary quite late in their lives and so there are probably more children attached to this original family. William was born in Biggleswade and Mary born in Eaton Socon. In the 1861 Census, James and Sarah were listed as running the 'Public House' on Saffron Road, Biggleswade. Rosemary Barrett |
Message for Heather
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| 23 March
2007 I would like to get a message to Heather, who is looking for the Brittain family from Potton. I have them in my family tree. Eric |
Venue Needed |
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| 27 January
2007 Can Anyone HELP? We are a new Performing Arts School in the Area and are trying to bring affordable classes in Acting, Singing and Dancing to the children and young adults of Biggleswade. We need to hire space, preferably two large rooms for classes on a Saturday morning during term time from 9.30 to 12. If anyone has any information of suitable church halls etc in the area or contact details of someone who can help it would be much appreciated. Email dreams-theatre@hotmail.com. Many thanks. |
Static Caravan Hire |
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| 4 January
2007 We are looking to hire a static caravan for two nights at weekends for a couple of times a month. This would be a halfway house for us as I am 63 and live in Hampshire and my lady partner is 62 and lives in Derbyshire. We are planning to marry in the very near future but because of marriage legalities are unable to meet in our own properties. We are very domesticated and like walking. |
Happy New Year EverybodyThanks for your continued interest in this site during 2006. Please keep sending your messages to post here and responses for us to forward on. From your Webmasters Alan & Paula |
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