WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HERTS, BEDS AND BUCKS?

THE STICKS is a new website to help you to find out about all the great events, concerts, shows, theatre and activities going on in Herts, Beds and Bucks.

We will tell you not only where to go, but how to get there, what to do and how to get the best deal. If its happening - we are the place to find out about it.

We will also tell you about the best in food and drink, and we will have offers and competitions to give you bigger and better deals.

In the next few weeks will have interviews with famous people visiting sticks country or living in the counties these will include Naturalist Nick Baker, Star of BBC TV’s “Strictly Come Dancing”  Pasha Kovalev and Local Author Adam Croft

LATEST NEWS

Two Bedford Modern School pupils - Marcus Burnett and Julie Rogers have been chosen to be part of the Olympic Torch Bearing team for the 2012 London Olympics. 
Marcus, who is 13 years old, was nominated as he has been a tower of strength and support to his younger brother Jack who is currently in Year 3. Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2007 and had to endure three years of chemotherapy. With the support of his family and friends, Marcus has helped to raise over £35,000 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.

"I could not believe it when I found out that I had been chosen. This is a great honour and a once in a lifetime opportunity - I can't wait!"

The Torch will be arriving in Bedford on Sunday 8 July 2012.

In September 2011, Jack Burnett was invited to meet Sir Ian Botham to help launch Beefy's Great British Walk 2012. Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham has been walking to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research since 1977 and has raised over £12 million.

Sir Ian will be walking through ten different towns in April and Jack has been chosen as the 'Local Hero' for the Cambridge leg of the walk covering four miles through the grounds of Wimpole Hall.

Bedford Modern School Year 8 pupil Julie Rogers has also been chosen as one of the Olympic Torch Bearers.