on the button Issue 44 | Page 3

DKHomeImprove_Ad02:Layout 1 With April here and an early Easter now behind us the weather seems to be warming up nicely. Even though it has been a mild winter it seems to have been cold for longer than normal. I’m sure there are statistics to disprove that. Well with the warmer weather lots of activities are being organised for the rest of the year. The Community Events Group have several already in the pipeline. Over Easter there was a Treasure Hunt and Easter Bonnet Competition. Both were well attended again and a good time had by all. More details of the forthcoming events are below. If you have details of an event you would are organising please get in contact with on the button. Jodie Chillery has supplied another ‘Day in Arlesey’ interview. This month Jodie talks to Derek Archer, head teacher at Gothic Mede Academy – see pages 8 and 9. An icon of the rail era visited Arlesey briefly in February as it sped through on its way from Kings Cross back to York. The Flying Scotsman now refurbished and looking fantastic passed through and was seen and photographed by many along its route. On pages 10 and 11 are some pictures sent in by many readers – thanks to all who supplied the images. Finally Central Bedfordshire Council approved the application for the eastern section of the new road for the future development. See page 5. Steve Maddox 1/10/12 20:32 Page 1 D K Home Improvements Plumber / Tiler Complete Bathroom Installer with over 25 years experience For a free quotation contact David on: Tel: [phone] Mob: [phone] email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.dkhomeimprovements.co.uk Published by: on the button, 32 Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6XT. Telephone [phone]. Editorial Please send any letters or articles, to ‘on the button’ email: [email protected], or write to us at the address above, before the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s magazine. Advertising Please call for advertising rates on 01462 834265 or visit the website: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk and click on advertising rates. All copy and payment to be received before 15th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s magazine. What comes with it? Distribution is 4200 copies, delivered throughout Arlesey and Fairfield, as well as businesses, pubs and shops in Stotfold, Ickleford, Henlow, Henlow Camp and Lower Stondon. Copies are also delivered to local libraries in Arlesey, Stotfold, Letchworth and Hitchin. Our website also has links to all previous issues, in PDF format, with clickable links to websites and email addresses. There is also an online e-magazine version, with pages that turn when clicked. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this publication on the button cannot accept liability for any statement or error contained herein. All details supplied to on the button are correct at time of going to press. © 2015 Printed by: Woodbury Printing Services Limited. t: 07907 137051 90c Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 1NQ Arlesey Beacon Lighting – 21st April Celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday Party on the Rec – 11th June A party for all the family with music and fun on the rec Village Fete – 3rd September Arena events, stalls, displays, Horticultural show – get your plants and veg in now! Plus much, much more with fun for all the family!!! arlesey community events group If you would like more information or you can help at one of these events contact the group on: [email protected] on the button, 32 Stotfold Road, Arlesey. Bedfordshire. SG15 6XT www.onthebuttonarles