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Ed: Yes! And because our level of business isn’t intense, as long as there is someone at the bridge we can make it work. We work well together one of us is more flamboyant, and I think things through. Richard: Yes I suppose I did used to do fire eating and I once went out to buy a piano and came back with a Caterpillar tractor. I bought a barn once too for the timber. Ed: Oh we’ve had so many things that are not piano related come back in that van…. The hedge ➜ Richard: The front hedge is our main advertising Ed: and lets not forget the van as well.. Richard: There are not many companies that would rely on a 20 year old van out there! You seem to have a lovely working relationship and lust for life here, how does that work? Richard: This business is a life support mechanism. We love it and it enables us to pursue other interests. We are partners and at one point I wrote a constitution, it stated that we must do things that we want. Like if Ed wants to go on tour with the band, then he must as long as it doesn’t endanger the life support system. Ed: it hasn’t extended to that so far though! But I have been able to leave an hour or two early sometimes. Richard: We each have to be able to live our lives doing what we want to do, sometimes I do a street market, Spitalfields on a Thursday and I’m allowed to do that aren’t I? Arlesey Town Football Club Arlesey Town Football Club is a members owned, volunteer run football club based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. Founded in 1891, its senior team plays in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central which is at Steps 4 of the National League System. Upcoming Fixtures Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central Tuesday, 9th August 2016, 7:45pm, Arlesey Town v Kempston Rovers Saturday, 13th August 2016, 3:00pm, Arlesey Town v Barton Rovers Saturday, 27th August 2016, 3:00pm, Arlesey Town v Chalfont St Peter Saturday, 10th September 2016, 3:00pm, Arlesey Town v Petersfield Town The Club plays its football at the aRMadillo Stadium, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6RS. Function Suite for Hire In addition to its Members Bar, Arlesey Town Football Club has a Function Suite available for hire suitable for all types of events. Catering for groups up to 150 and with a fully stocked bar, the venue is perfect for private parties. Please call 01462-734-504 for more information or to make bookings. 12 on the button issue 48 August 2016 | 01462 834265 | Well, on the button had a lovely time with the Piano men and there were plenty more tales including what a washboard player gets up to in the back of the Piano van en route to a gig and how Jane reacted when the kitchen was full pianos, but it would take a whole edition and more to include everything here. Take a look at their new website www.pianomanpianos.co.uk or stand back and look at the hedge if you’ve never noticed it before. minty films Jodie Chillery is a television producer who has filmed in places that vary from the Himalayas to fishing trawlers in the English Channel for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, C5 and most of the others! Jodie started Minty films and produces intimate heartfelt short films for communities, individuals, charities, artists, start ups, small businesses & social enterprises. The films tell powerful, engaging stories that need to be told whether that be for promotional purposes, raising awareness or for fundraising. mintyfilms.org Treasurer Needed The Club is actively seeking a Treasurer to take control of the financial aspects of the club and be an active member of the committee. The role would be on a volunteer basis only but would provide a unique insight into how a football club works and allow you to take pride in it’s success ! If you are interested in football and would like to be involved in the running of a small club in this capacity, please contact Rory McLerie on 077-6969-4358. Rock Against Cancer Arlesey Town Football Club are proud to support and host this unique all day family event on Saturday, 30th July 2016. The event will include :  • 10 live bands • Fairground rides  • Magic Man, raffle • Stalls, food wagon and Ice Cre