Ampthill.Info

 

Welcome to your Gateway to all things Ampthill - The website that 'puts the Spirit back into Community'

 

Ampthill - Past, Present and Future aims to foster community spirit and action by informing, engaging and empowering the residents of Ampthill and the wider community.

Contents

Highlights | Latest Local News | Get Interactive with Ampthill.Info | Upcoming Events | About Webmaster - Mark Smith (Your Community Champion - Here To Help You) 

The Family of Ampthill Websites

Ampthill.Info is part of a Family of Key Ampthill Websites that include the Ampthill and District Directory, Around Ampthill Forum, Ampthill History, Ampthill TV, Ampthill Images, Ampthill Video Archive, Ampthill Weather Station and Ampthill Town Council

  Ampthill.Info Highlights

   I Ampthill Looking Forward to 

  • Ampthill Festival 2011 - The Planning Starts Now Evening & AGM - Tuesday 5th October 2010 - 8pm - The White Hart Hotel - Why not come along and becoming involved in planning next year's Gala Day, Park Proms and AmpRocks. Contact Mark Smith on 01525 402560 (evening) or on 01234 354366 (evening) or at mark.a.smith@ampthill.org.uk for more details.

  • Ampthill Fireworks Display from Ampthill & District Lions in co-operation with Ampthill Town Council & Bedfordshire Police. Hot food and drink including children's fun fair plus glow in the dark novelties. Gates open 5.30pm, fireworks start at 7.30pm. Adults £6, Children £4 (u 12's), Family Ticket £12 (2 adults, 2 children). Advance tickets available from Cheesemans the Chemist in Ampthill and Box of Delights in Flitwick. Free parking at Ampthill Rugby Club and Queensmen Football Club. Proceeds to support Lions local and international community projects and Ampthill Town Mayors Charities. www.ampthilllions.btik.com

  • Ampthil Farmers Market in its new location in the car park od the Prince of Wales, Bedford Street every last Saturday of the month - more details 

  • Forthcoming events in Ampthill - visit Future Events

I Ampthill Informed
  • Ampthill Podcasts - listen to the new monthly 'Ampthillian Podcast'
  • Ampthill News - the Limes (the old Mid Beds Council Offices) have acquired 8ft high hoardings. What an Eyesore! View footage
  • Ampthill and District Good Neighbours - the scheme has just launched a really informative site for those in need in the community and for those thinking about volunteering for the scheme
  • Ampthill Festival - view footage from the 30th Ampthill Festival Gala Day
  • AmpRocks - view footage of the inaugural AmpRocks Concert featuring Pauline Black (from Ska Legends 'The Selecter')
  • Voluntary Groups - find out about the many voluntary groups, sports clubs and societies that form the backbone of our community. Also read the latest edition of the Volntary & Community Services Newsletter 'Beds-Spread' and take a look at their 'Bedfordshire Sustainable Funding Guide'
  • Town Twinning - view video footage of the historic town twinning signing with the French Town of Nissan-lez-Enserune that took place on Friday 25th June 2010 at the Old Courthouse. Church Street
  • Ampthill Park - find out about becoming a Friend of Ampthill Park
  • Ampthill Music - Discover how rich the local music scene is, with videos from some of those artists (including Enraged Horizon, New Groove Foundation etc)
  • History: Download the final report on the Ampthill Castle Archaeological Dig
  • Tour Around the Streets: take a trip around the streets of Ampthill in words and video
  • Young Ampthill - find out about what's happening for young people in Ampthill and what funding opportunities there are for youth projects
  • Council Watch: Find out what Ampthill Town Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Your Councillors, MP & MEP's are doing on your behalf
  • Tourism - Find out why Ampthill is such a fantastic tourist destination and what other tourist attractions lie nearby
  • Transport - Download the Ampthill & Flitwick Consolidated Bus Timetable (courtesy of Alan Sprod) & the New Grant Palmer X34 Milton Keynes - Ampthill - Flitwick Timetable

I Ampthill Engaged

  • Issues Further Afield - How will the proposed Covanta Incinerator at Rookery Pit (Millbrook) will affect us in Ampthill. You decide! You also have the opportunity to sign the online petition against the incinerator
  • Consultations - Central Bedfordshire Consultation & Community Engagement - An opportunity to be notified when Central Beds Council is consulting on issues that are important to you?
  • Community Safety Forum - find out about the the latest community safety issues concerning Ampthill and download the latest sets of minutes from Ampthill Community Safety Forum and Ampthill Community Safety Group
  • Ampthill Social Networking - find out who is social networking (via their blogs or are twittering), plus engage with the new Central Beds Council social networking site 'Lets Talk Central'
  • Around Ampthill Forum - discover the latest gossip!

I Ampthill Empowered

  • Ampthill Fundraising Page - this is your page where you can publicise fundraising efforts for local causes, whether online fundraising, online sponsorship or fundraising events. From this page you can donate to the Parkside Hall Redevelopment Fund and to the Sick Children's Trust (after reading local resident 'Ben's Story')
  • Volunteering - Discover how you can give something back to your community by volunteering
  • Funding Sources - Find out about local funding sources for voluntary groups and about Funding Central, the new FREE online searchable database of funding opportunities
  • Pride in Ampthill - Taking pride in our beautiful town
  • Feeling Disadvantaged - Life sometimes can be hard! Find out what resources are available locally to ease your problems

Latest Local News

  • Center Parcs to Open in 2013
  • The Limes (the old offices of Mid Beds District Council) acquire 8ft high hoardings
  • The 30th Ampthill Festival Gala Day
  • The Inaugural AmpRocks Concert
  • Ampthill Twinning Signing with the French Town of Nissan-Lez-Enserune
  • Margaret Wilson becomes Mayor of Ampthill
  • Launch of the Woolnough Trail in Ampthill Park
  • Ampthill Christmas Lights Switch On 2009
  • Nissan Lez Enserune visit to Ampthill
  • Archaeological Dig in Ampthill Park

Find out about these stories and more by visiting the Ampthill News Page

Get Interactive with Ampthill.Info 

  • Opinion Poll - register your vote in this site's latest poll (see sidebar - new poll coming soon) 
  • Previous Poll: Is CCTV in Ampthill a good use of your Council Tax? 70% (12 Votes) = Yes, 30% (5 Votes) = No 

Upcoming Events        

 

Date

Details

Venue

Time

 

 

 

 

3 September 2010

Friends of Ampthill's Christmas Lights Fun Quiz Night -Teams of up to 4 persons. £9 per person inc. hot supper (lasagne or bangers and mash, veggie option available). Contact 07904 953096 or 01525 844171 to register your team. Menu choices can be made on the night. Proceeds in aid of Ampthill's Christmas Lights.

The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill

7.30PM

 

 

 

 

4 September 2010

The Goldman Ensemble presents Piano Recital (Piano not included) - a touch of the West End close to home. Written and performed by the Goldman Ensemble, Piano Recital explores the backstage disasters as well as the daily joys, struggles and attitudes of professional musicians. It is full of humour, combining music and theatre in an approachable and unpretentious style. Suitable for everyone, of all ages, from the experienced concert goer to those who have never attended a live performance. Tickets £9 available from Bedroom Acoustic Music/Musicalbits at 102-104 Dunstable Street, Ampthill or online at www.goldmanensemble.com. Part of the proceeds to Action Medical Research for Children

Parkside Hall

7.30pm

 

 

 

 

5 September 2010

'Beginning with Bedfordshire Wildlife' - Join Henry Stanier and Chris Donnelly and review the sites and the seasons of Bedfordshire and learn where and when to seek out our local wildlife. Course includes a guided walk around Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve. Course fee £20. Meet at the Nottingham Rooms for 10.00am. Tel: 01604 405285. email: trainingworkshops@wildlifebcnp.org or visit www.wildlifebcnp.org

Nottingham Rooms & Coopers Hill (off Woburn Street)

10am - 4pm

 

 

 

 

11 September 2010

Mark Bonner, Priestly Farm, Flitwick - New Fruit and Vegetable Stall every alternate Saturday.

Market Square

9am

 

 

 

 

11 September 2010

Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) - Ampthill - 6 miles includes part of Ampthill Great Park , The Greensand Ridge, and some ancient Woodland. www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park

10am

 

 

 

 

11 September 2010

Racing Motorcycles of the 50's, 60's and 70's and experiences in the Isle of Man illustrated talk by Malcolm Bailey (In aid of Parkside Hall Building Fund) - Admission: £6. Bar Available

Parkside Hall

 

8pm

 

 

 

 

12 September 2010

Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) - Ampthill - 7 miles Includes part of Ampthill Great Park, The Greensand Ridge, and some ancient Woodland. Stay for the History walk at 2pm. www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park

10am

 

 

 

 

12 September 2010

Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) Ampthill. - History Tour of the Park and Town (3.5 miles). www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park

2pm

 

 

 

 

13 September 2010

Redbornstoke Morris Open Practice Evening - will be holding an open practice for any men 16 or over one who want to try their hand (and feet) at Morris dancing.  No dancing experience required.  8.15pm in the main hall of Redborne Upper School (North site). For more information contact Chas Leslie (leslie.merchant@btinternet.com or Tel 01234 750829)

Redborne Upper School

8.15pm

 

 

 

 

15 September 2010

Flitwick Jobs Skills & Training Fair - If you're interested in finding employment, changing career, starting a new course, or volunteering, then the Job, Skills & Training Fair is for you!

Flitwick Village Hall

12pm - 4pm

 

 

 

 

16 September 2010

Grand Opening of Frogs 'n' Fairies in Ampthill Town Centre

86 Dunstable Street

From 9.30am

 

 

 

 

24 September 2010

Parkside Hall General Knowledge Quiz - £2.50 to enter - teams of up to 4 - Register by ringing with Roberta Calvert   01525 751629

Parkside Hall

7.30pm

 

 

 

 

25 September 2010

Ampthill Councillors Surgery - Come and talk to your local councillors about town matters.

Waitrose store entrance

9am - 12pm

 

 

 

 

26 September 2010

Kings Arms Path Gardens Open Day - Admission £2 (adult), Free (children)

Kings Arms Path, off Church Street

2.30 - 5pm

 

 

 

 

2 October 2010

Fun Race Night in aid of Ampthill's Christmas Lights - Tickets £9 each adults, £7 children, inc. hot supper (chips with fish, chicken, sausage or cheese/onion pasty), bring your own drinks. To book your tickets contact 07904 953096 or 01525 844171 or email: d.searle@ampthilltowncouncil.org.uk. Proceeds in aid of the town's Christmas lights.

Parkside Hall

7.00pm

 

 

 

 

5 October 2010

Ampthill Festival 2011 - The Planning Starts Now Evening & AGM - why not come along and becoming involved in planning next year's Gala Day, Park Proms and AmpRocks. Contact Mark Smith on 01525 402560 (evening) or on 01234 354366 (evening) or at mark.a.smith@ampthill.org.uk for more details. Find out more about Ampthill Festival at www.ampthillfestival.co.uk.

The White Hart Hotel

8pm

 

 

 

 
     
 
For details of other forthcoming events visit the Future Events Page

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