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Schlomo: human Geekbox

Thursday 3rd October at 7.30pm. Ti ckets

12Shlomo is back. Following his sell-out tours Mouthtronica

and Ministry of Mouth, the award winning looping artist

and World Record Holding beatboxer returns with his brand

new interactive eargasmic experience: Human Geekbox.

Come on a mad beatbox journey to Planet Geek and back as

Shlomo explores the art and science of geekdom, gadgets,

and the music of the human voice.

Join Shlomo as he recreates his metamorphosis from

wannabe astrophysics geek to mouth music megastar,

swapping telescope for microphone and trading in a family

history in astrophysics to perform his amazing vocal pyro-

technics across the planet.

Since taking up beatboxing in 2002, Shlomo has won

global acclaim and worked with some of the biggest names

in music including Bjork, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker,

Martha Wainwright, Imogen Heap, The Specials, DJ Yoda

and Bill Bailey.

Shlomos performance on BBC2s Later with JoolsHolland was seen by Emily Eavis who invited him to

host a 2-hour collaborative extravaganza at Glastonbury

Festival. Shlomo won the rst World Loopstation Cham-

pionships in LA where he defeated nalists from 12 other

countries.

To book tickets or for more information on other

shows, please visit www.bedfordtheatre.co.uk

The Reduced ShakeSpeaRe

company:

The compleTe WoRkS of William

ShakeSpeaRe (abRidGed)

23rd & 24th September at 7.30pm. Tickets

14Its the play that launched a thousand Reductions!

Its the longest running comedy in Londons West End!

All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! Now revised for 2013. An

irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bards plays, The

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was

Londons longest-running comedy having clocked nine

years in Londons West End at the Criterion Theatre. Join

these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked

way through all of Shakespeares Comedies, Histories and

Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless

and helpless with laughter.

Stupendous, anchorless joy! THE TIMES

By Alice Smith

Some ex-rockstars buy up

a bi house in the country.

Some make cheese. And

some...well, some acciden-

tally set up an online coffee

shop with

spin-off merchandise and

festivals.

I say some Im pretty sure that onlyTim Burgess, of rock royalty The Char-

latans has done that. He can also add to

his arsenal of cool the fact that a cereal

he suggested as a joke on Twitter (Totes

Amazeballs) was actually made up by

Kellogs for him. How, you may well

ask, do you accidentally set up a virtual;

coffee shop? As bets something this

odd, it started with a tweet, Tim clari-

es. A bit befuddl ed by Twitter, and

searching for something more to enter-

tain his 4,000 odd followers, he wrote:

Morning tweeps. Coffee? The re-sponses ooded in.

Yes please mate, send us one to

Preston, got a ceiling to plaster and am

running late

Konnichiwa from Tokyo Timcka, cap-

puccino for me and so forth.

From this initial enthusiasm, a large

and active community evolved around

this metaphysical and metaphori-

cal coffee, with a daily song of the

day feature the breakfast banger,

Charlatans album listening parties, and

thousands of tweets. A name and a logo

were born, and it became known as the

Tim Peaks online coffee shop. I wasnt

sure what it was, Tim says, but it sure

was something. It was indeed quite

something. Thousands of daily tweets

did not go unnoticed: a show on 6music

followed, the festival scene beckoned,

and eventually the metaphorical and

metaphysical coffee became physicaland, er, phorical, as part of the Kendall

Calling festival. A real blend of Tim

Peaks coffee was created to Tims speci-

cation by professional coffee roasters

in Glasgow. Bowls of the Totes Ama-

zeballs cereal was served alongside the

coffee, with tea provided by Yorkshire

Teas van Little Urn in a log cabin,

where Tim Peakers listened to sets by

Kyle from The View, Nick Heyward and

Tim himself. But this is no proteer-

ing venture - all the prots from Tim

Peaks go to The David Lynch Founda-

tion, which promotes a conscious-based

education and world peace.

The coffee itself is fairtrade: a blend

of smooth, perky coffee with beans

specially sourced from Uganda, Costa

Rica, Brazil & Ethiopia.

Excitingly, you can purchase

the coffee from the Tim

Peaks website, either as a

ready-ground blend, or as

coffee beans for you ground

at home for maximum

freshness. I was only too

happy to sample the ready-

ground blend as part of my

dedicated ongoing coffee

research for The Bedford

Clanger. And? Its good! Its

a really smooth, and punchy

without being overpower-

ing. Its got a freshness to

it. A great cup of fairtrade

coffee, with all prots going

to charity - I was really

impressed. No wonder it

attracted rave reviews from

writer Ian Rankin, BBC 6

Musics Lauren Laverne

and Sunday Brunchs Tim

Lovejoy, amongst others.Coffee, incidentally, is not the only

thing you can buy from Tim Peaks.

Mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, teapots,

and a set of beautiful disposable

coffee mugs designed by Welsh

artist and illustrator Pete Fowler

creator of the iconic Super Furry

Animals artwork are all available

at the online diner. Ive never

lusted after a disposable coffee

mug before but nor have I drunk

at an online coffee shop with a cult

following before. Post-modern

coffee shops are clearly where

its at, these days Metaphysically

speaking, of course.

www.timpeaks.com

SepTembeR 2013fRee

THEBEDFORDCLANGERSPECIAL EDITION WITH

phoTo a day: The finaliSTSWelcome to this very special picture

edition ofT br cgr,

featurin the top 93 photoraphs

that we feel sum up a month in the

life of Bedford.

During July 2013 we asked ordinary Bedfordians to partici-pate in the A Photo A Day project and share their views of the

town. Over 70 fabulous people took part and we had over

1,000 submissions.

Some people submitted something every day, others posted oc-

casionally; some used expensive camera equipment, most used

their smart phones the only criteria was that photographs had

to be taken in Bedford on the specic day in question.

You will see from the variety of photographs we have

chosen that some contributors took the daily word literally,

while others very denitely thought outside of the box!

It was the task of photographers Graham Watson and

Andy Willsher plus Clanger editor, Erica Roffe, to whittle the

pictures down to the best three per day a job that required an

iPad, three hours at the Devvie, a bottle of Rioja and copious

amounts of caffeine.

From Monday 9th September The Picture Gallery on

Bedford High Street will host an exhibition of the nalists

photographs, so make sure you pop in to check them out.

It just remains to thank all our sponsors: The Picture Gallery,

Fuji, Coplan Estates, Bedford Borough Council and We Are

Bedford.

Author, DJ, champion

tweeter, record label owner

and coffee manate T

brgss will be performin

live at Bedford Esquires on

Tuesday 17th

September.

Yep, thats right, Roar Club and Club

Biscuit have managed to persuade the

former Charlatans frontman to come to

Bedford and (IMHO) you would be an

utter fool to miss it.

However, this is not just a great

chance to see one of the most iconic

frontman of his generation. The band

also consists of fellow Charlatans

guitarist Mark Collins and Martin Duffy

(keyboard player with Primal Scream).

Although Tim and the band will es-

sentially be performing his new solo

material, recent gigs have even seen a

few Charlatans classics given new life in

a stripped down format.

Support on the evening will be provided

by the excellent Hatcham Social. Tickets

are 16 in advance, available from http://

www.wegottickets.com/event/224579 /

www.seetickets.com / Dannys Bar and

Luscious Juice Bar.

Tim buRGeSS:

LIVE AT ESQUIRES ON TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

Tim peakS dineR

COFFEE & CAKE REVIEW

Tea Time with Tim

bedfoRd TheaTRe AUTUMN SEASON HIgHLIgHTS

Were re-launchin with a

new loo, new layout, new

size and new

collaborators this November

and we cannot wait.

And were not going to keep all ofthis lovely newness to ourselves. Were

going to be telling the world (or at least

the surrounding counties) how greatBedford is.

Were increasing our print run to

25,000 and will be delivering 15,000

door to door. Another 9,000 will be

winging their way to the nest establish-

ments in the farther reaches of Bedford-

shire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

and Milton Keynes.

All your favourite Bedford Clanger

features will remain, but well have more

space (40 pages!) to write about the

great things, people, places and events

that make our town unique.

Our aim is to bring you a publication

that makes residents proud to live here

and non-residents want to visit.

So, if youve got something happen-

ing in November and December, let us

know as soon as possible by emailing

thebedfordclanger@gmail.com.

If you would like to advertise wed

love to chat to you about our ratecard

and packages. Email us at

thebedfordclanger@gmail.com for

further information and prices.

And I suppose you want to see what

its going to look like, dont you?

Well, go on then

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Autumn seasonSeptember-December

theatre, family, music,

dance, poetry, comedy

To book call

01234 793197

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DAY 1. SMILE!Photos By Keith Mulliner, Saffron Denton, Christian Webb DAY 2. INSIDE Photos By Keith Mulliner, Jo Midley, Emma Mundell

DAY 4. INDEPENDENT Photos By Keith Mulliner, Jo Midley, Steve Minchinton

DAY 5. PRIDE Photos By Janice Elliot, Keith Mulliner, Dande Soedewo DAY 6. JOY Photos By Kristian Purcell, Tamsyn Hammond, Lisa Tilley

DAY 7. MIRROR Photos By Keith Mulliner, Janice Elliot, Christian Webb DAY 8. MUSIC Photos By Keith Mulliner, Christian Webb, Carol Anne Barnes

DAY 9. STYLE Photos By gemma Louise Cavill, Uoldba, Simon gutteride DAY 10. RIVERSIDE Photos By Lisa Bateson, Christian Webb, Darren Lee Marsh

DAY 11. QUENCH Photos By Keith Mulliner, Kristian Purcell, Lisa Bateson DAY 12. ENTERTAINMENT Photos By Keith Mulliner, Christian Webb, Darren Lee Marsh

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DAY 15. PUB(S) Photos By Jacqueline Haddock, Kristian Purcell, Jack Sharp. DAY 16. SPACE Photos By gemma Louise Cavill, Janice Elliot, Darren lee Marsh

DAY 17 SMILE Photos By Kristian Purcell, Christian Webb, Darren Lee Marsh DAY 18. BIg Photos By gemma Louise Cavill, Steve Minchinton, Lloyd Lusden

DAY 19. NATURAL Photos By Keith Mulliner, Pia Maria Meyer, Hazera Forth. DAY 20. gIg Photos By Jacqueline Haddock, Christian Webb, Sharon Carter

DAY 21 SPORT Photos By Pia Maria Meyer, Janice Elliot, Darren Lee Marsh DAY 22 LITERATURE Photos By Lisa Bateson, Steve Minchinton, Sharon Carter

DAY 23 . I N B LO OM P ho to s B y g em ma Lo ui se Cav ill , S im on gu tt er id e, Da rre n Le e Ma rsh DAY 24 . WA LK Ph ot os By Ke it h Mu lli ne r, E st he r S ne lso n a nd Es th er Sn el so n a ain !

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DAY 29. BADgE Photos By Keith Mulliner, Esther Snelson, Christian Webb DAY 30. FRIENDSHIP Photos ByKeith Mulliner, Keith Mulliner, Jo Midley

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The Panacea Museum is

hostin its final open day

for this year on

Saturday 14th September.

So if you have not already visitedthe Museum to nd what Octavia (the

founder of The Panacea Society who

believed she was the daughter of God)

had in mind when the 24 bishops agreed

to come and open Joanna Southcotts

famous Box of Prophecies, then come

along to nd out more!

The museum itself consists of a

complex of buildings and gardens that

tells the history of this fascinating and

unusual religious community. One

of the buildings on the complex is the

Edwardian Founders House, where the

communitys leader Mabel Barltrop

lived and rst set up the community.

Interestingly, Mabel and her followers

believed that she was both a prophet

and the daughter of God, and the house

contains many of her original writings

and possessions.

The museum

complex also

comprises a number

of other buildings

which developed

as the society grew.

These include The

Chapel with its

interesting clock

tower, and most

importantly Castle-

side - which houses

a large exhibition

that provides an

insight into what in-

uenced the beliefs

of the society, as

well as the relationship between Mabel

Barltrop and Joanna Southcotts famous

box of prophecies that can only be

opened in the presence of 24 Bishops!

Visitors to the museum are also free to

wander around the tranquil gardens that

members of the society once believed

was the original Garden of Eden.

If you are unable to make the Open

Day, group bookings of 8-20 are also

available throughout the year for inter-

ested schools, colleges and organisa-

tions.

Admission is free, to nd out more visit

www.panaceatrust.org.

The Panacea Museum, 9 Newnham

Road, Bedford. MK40 3NX

Tel: 01234 353178

Further information about the museum

can be found at www.panaceatrust.org

laST chance To viSiT bedfoRdS

GaRden of eden

Deal or No Deal?

Bedfordshire Walkin

Festival (Saturday 7th

Saturday 15th September)is now in its fifth year and

you can take part in its

jam packed proramme

of a week of walks.

There really is something for everyone:family rambles, Nordic walking, health

walks, informative interest treks or

longer hikes. For a full programme visit

www.bedswalkfest.co.uk.

If youre up for a real challenge, why

not join the 40 mile walk over two days:

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Septem-

ber. The trek is along the Greensand

Ridge Path; on day one from Leighton

Buzzard to Ampthill and day two from

Gamlingay to Ampthill. Transport

back to meeting point and certicate is

included in a 10 joining fee. The route

takes you through beautiful ancient

woodland, past historic houses and along

the Grand Union Canal. To nd out

more or register interested please email

organiser@bedswalkfest.co.uk or phone

01234 353704.

Organiser Barry Ingram says, I know

how beautiful Bedfordshire is and this

is something which I am passionate

about sharing with other people. The

festival provides a great opportunity for

us to show new walkers just how easy

it is to get out and see what is on their

doorstep.

Bedfordshire Walking Festival

is organised by the walking charity

The Ramblers, who are at the heart of

walking in Britain. The Ramblers has anetwork of over 17,000 volunteers. For

over 75 years it has helped build and

protect Britains 130,000 mile long path

network. The Ramblers run over 38,000

walks a year and campaigns for better

walking routes across Britain.

bedfoRdShiRe WalkinG feSTival

7TH 15TH SEPTEMBER

Lets get Ready to Ramble!

Over the last year, The Bedford Claner and the

Kiosk in The Park have been celebratin

Bedfords Local Heroes.

From Samaritan volunteers to pub landladies, shop assistants to librarians, we havesought to congratulate the Bedfordians who go the extra mile to improve our commu-

nity or put a smile on our faces. Each of the years Local Heroes has been nominated

by a member of the public. The nominee, nominator (and lucky Clangerette) are then

invited to join Emma Garrett at the Kiosk for a celebratory afternoon tea as a thank

you for their service to the community. It has been an honour to share these Local

Heroes with our readers and we hope you enjoy this reminder of the years winners.

Bedfords Local Heroes we salute you!

local heRoeS

WHAT A gREAT BUNCH!

Vauxhall Male Voice Choir

are performin a special

concert in aid of Cancer

Research UK at The Bedford

golf Club, great Denham on

Thursday 19th September.

Tickets, available from either the golfclub or Frescoes on Mill Street, are

priced at just 10 and will be included

in a prize draw with a top prize of 100

M&S vouchers. Frescoes very own

Kevin Kavanagh will be performing

euphonium and tenor horn solos as part

of the concert.

For more details go to: www.thebed-

fordgc.com or www.vmvc.org

chaRiTy choiR conceRT

September sees the return

of the nationwide hrtg

o d initiative, ivin

us the chance to have a

nose around buildins that

are not usually open to the

public.

Bedford will be hosting a Behind thescenes at the Archives: guided tours of

Riverside Building on 14th September,

perfect for anyone who is interested in

how the archive service works, what

it does, what it holds and what it may

be used for. Tours of the Borough Hall

Archive Service start at past and

to the hour from 10.15am to 3.15pm

and take approximately 45 minutes.

Places are limited; pre-book to secure a

particular time slot or book for the next

available tour when you arrive.

There are lots of other things to see

and do on the day including:

11-11.45am Story teller Mark Stein-

hardt - The tale of Frank Spooner the100 year-old scandal of the Bedfordshire

director of education (Council chamber)

2.30-3.00 pm Stephen Poulter

introduces his new book Bedfordshire

Through Time, which uses pictures from

our collections contrasted with Stephens

own photographs. (Council chamber)

20 minute teasers short open debates

about issues we deal with everyday but

which affect you too! at 10.20am,

12.05pm, 12.50pm, 2.05pm and 3.35pm

(Council chamber)

Session House to Borough Hall - A

special exhibition of archives looking

at the inuence of local government on

local architecture and not just on the

buildings built and owned by them buthow the planning regulations have af-

fected the buildings around us. (Council

Suite)

There are hands-on activities too, so

you can have a go at Describe the Docu-

ment (the archive version of charades),

try your hand at paper repair and test

your knowledge of Bedfordshire. There

are also childrens activities including

rats & ladders, making diaries, catch the

criminals and treasure trails.

Self-service tea and coffee available

in the staff lounge.

Where is it? Riverside Building and

the Council Suite, Borough Hall, Cauld-

well St, Bedford MK42 9AP. Access

via the 1st oor from Prebend Streetwalkway or stairs from the riverbank.

For wheelchair access please contact

Borough Hall on 01234 267422. Onsite

parking at Borough Hall available for

a small charge. To avoid a long walk,

park at the river end of the car park and

follow signs to the Archives Service.

Time: 10 am - 4 pm. Admission Free.

heRiTaGe open day aT The aRchive SeRvice

14TH SEPTEMBER 2013

By Neal Cannell

The Oxjam Bedford

Takeover returns to

town on Saturday 19th

October.

For the bargain price of 8you can help Oxfam with

their emergency response and

life-changing development

work whilst enjoying the

nest performances Bedfords

burgeoning live music scene

has to offer.

Oxjam rst began nationally in 2006

and has since raised more than 1.5

million pounds. As Oxfam say, this

would pay for 13,000 emergency shel -ters, 6,000 goats or 900 classrooms.

The positive impacts also extend to

those closer to home. For a small place,

Bedford is particularly well blessed with

musical talent, and Oxjam offers a great

opportunity for the town to celebrate

this.

Oxjams multi-venue festival format

invites Bedfords residents to explore

places that they might not otherwise

consider. This years host venues are

Bedford Esquires, The Bear,

The Bedford Arms, The Pad

and rst-time venue this year,

St Cuthberts Hall, which

will have a strong family-

friendly focus. With over 60

great bands and performers to

enjoy, drawn from the pick of

Bedfords live music scene,

there really will be something

for everyone.

Wristbands are on sale now

from http://www.oxjambed-

fordtakeover.co.uk for the

advance price of 8.

You may discover your new

favourite band and, most importantly,

you will be supporting Oxfams invalu-

able disaster relief and international de-

velopment work, building on the 8,500

raised locally last year. What better

way to relieve the impending autumnal

doldrums?

oxJam

PhotoofKinkaidatEsquiresbyMartinMcKay

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

We hope you like this

very special a pt a

d issue of The Bedford

Claner.

It would not have been possiblewithout all of the contributors to the

project. There are over 70 of them, so a

few too many to mention individually,

but you know who you are!

Thanks to photographers Graham

Watson and Andy Willsher for sharing

the task of whittling over 1,000 photo-

graphs down to a more manageable 93.

Thanks too to Peter Wigington of Fuji

for helping us make the selection of the

three nalists.

A very, very big thank you to our

sponsors: Coplan Estates, Fuji, The

Picture Gallery, We Are Bedford and

Bedford Borough Council.

And nally, thank you to the following:

Designer: Marisa Straccia

Coffee & Cake Correspondent: Alice

Smith

Additional editorial: Oxjam