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Local talent shines on the mic Emma Nicole from Arlesey , Bedfordshire has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions recently in Milton Keynes. Along with other impressive acts, Emma Nicole has made it through to the Open Mic UK 2013 Regional Finals and will now be performing in the live showcases of the competition on 12th October 2013. Open Mic UK 2013 is the biggest music competition in the UK for singers and solo artists, searching for the UK’s best singers, singer/ songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material. One contestant who has caught the judge’s eye is local talent Emma Nicole, now in the running to compete for a place in the Grand Final within The O2 in London. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in the live Regional Finals and performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a music industry judging panel to win a place at the 2013 Grand Final. Walk4Health – October October 3rd, 10th – Arlesey Station October 17th – Etonbury Wood, meet at entrance to wood by Etonbury School October 24, 31 and Nov 7 – Corner of Hospital Rd/High Street All walks are for approx 1 to 1½ hours at a pleasant pace. For more information telephone Brian and Katie Juffs 01462 638286 less is more . . . for local ‘woman of the year’ slimmer After losing weight and winning a slimming competition, the only thing that you would notice about Rebecca Baker-Costelloe nowadays is her beaming smile. Rebecca from Fairfield Park lost weight with her local Slimming World Group in Arlesey and has lost 4 stone in 9 months. And her transformation hasn’t gone unrecognised as Rebecca has just been named the Arlesey groups Woman of the Year 2013 and will be attending the Herts/Beds & Bucks district final on September the 15th, having been voted for by her fellow members to be their representative in the regional competition. Jane Channing who runs the Arlesey group says: “I’m so proud of Rebecca. She looks amazing and is a huge inspiration to everyone in our group. “ The Arlesey Slimming World group is held every Wednesday at 10.00am at Arlesey Village Hall. To join or find out more call Jane Channing on 07762 036243. Charity Wheelchair Challenge Relay Motown Experience Arlesey Town Football Club presents the UK’s number one Tamla Motown band “Motown Experience” on Saturday 9th November tickets cost £7 each and are available from Lesley at the club or for more info call Lesley on 07717462393 Rotary Clubs of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire are organising a Charity Wheelchair Challenge Relay on Sunday 6th October at Bedford International Athletic stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB in aid of Whizz Kidz and Sport for the Disabled. Teams of 4 will compete over a distance of 50m and entrants aged 13 upwards, of all abilities are welcome for this fun event which is in its second year. Disabled entrants may compete in their own wheelchairs (non motorised). For further information including entry forms please contact: [email protected] or phone 07929 015591 or visit www. sandy-rotary-club.org.uk ‘Needle and Thread’ Chinese Take Away and Fish & Chips Alterations and repairs Tel: 01462 731 293 T elephone Orders Welcome 52, High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire. SG15 6SL OPENING HOURS Bank Holiday: 5.00pm – 11.00pm • Sunday: 5.00pm – 10.30pm Monday: Closed • Tuesday: Saturday 5.00pm – 11.00pm £1.00 Delivery Charge Jane Lambert 32 Chase Close, Arlesey 01462 637221/07773405525 [email protected] Chinese takeaway: delivery every day 12.00 to 2.00pm SPECIAL OFFER Spend Over £15 & Receive Free Prawn Crackers All prices include VAT • Cash or Cards accepted Start 12th March 2012 ARLESEY WHITES WANTED Millennium.indd 1 18/10/12 17:08:23 I am looking for 2500 clean bricks Please call John on: 01462 814009 NeedleandThread05.indd 1 22/2/13 09:54:20 • Institute of Chimney Sweeps Registered • Fully insured Gordon West 92 High Street, Arlesey, Beds t: 01462 834600 m: 07504 825626 to advertise telephone: 01462 834265 or go to the website: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk ArleseyChimneySweep.indd 1 | October 2013 | 5 5/12/12 22:47:53