Bee Local Magazine

04/11/2025

It's the last deadline of 2025 but don't panic there's still time to be included in the December edition of Bee Local Magazine

04/11/2025

The details for this weekend's Remembrance in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade are listed on the Bee Local website.

03/11/2025

Central Bedfordshire Council urge safety and clarify the law on setting off fireworks. 🎆

As Central Bedfordshire Council urge people to ensure what they are using licenced firework carriers they also explain the law around when it is legal to set off fireworks Trading Standards Rampin…

02/11/2025

Remembrance Events Royal British Legion Leighton Buzzard Branch

Saturday 8th November 2025. Royal British Legion Leighton Buzzard Branch stall on Town Market.

*Sunday 9th November 2025. Remembrance Sunday. 11am Parade through Town, Service and Wreath laying at War Memorial, Church Square. Followed by Service at All Saints Church. On completion Wreath Laying at Linslade Memorial Gardens.

*Tuesday 11th November 2025. Armistice Day. 11am - 2 minutes silence.

29/10/2025

Book Now for the Lantern Making Workshop ready for the Leighton Linslade Rotary Club Christmas Parade

https://wegottickets.com/f/13981/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNu-LlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHRk9lYVgxMlFJbGxlNk9RAR6zxRiBTGBkJxahibsNhJ6S0cx4HGt8euNChHrV31Aeti9gcsQzCBhlHzY70Q_aem_y-AAR3KoLJrYtIlOL_i-Kg

You can also pick up at home kits from the workshops detailed in the ticket link

Make-at Home Lantern Kits
For those who prefer to make their lantern/s at home, a lantern kit can be purchased. It will include full instructions and materials. Don’t forget you will need to add battery-powered fairy lights (candles are not allowed for safety reasons). You will need to collect your lantern kit/s at All Saints Church during the workshop times mentioned above. Alternatively, we are happy to deliver the kit/s locally free of charge. Please remember to bring along your lantern to the parade on the 24th of December.

If you want to make a larger/more complicated lantern, you can purchase an additional bundle of withies (willow sticks) for a £2 donation. We will also be selling additional rolls of masking tape for £1 plus a selection of fairy-lights with batteries (cash only).

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Presented by: The Leighton Linslade Rotary Club For the first time, Leighton Buzzard will be hosting a lantern parade on Wednesday 24th of December, at 6.15 pm. The parade will be preceded by three Saturday workshops during which the lanterns will be made, and we will also be selling kits online for...

28/10/2025

Leighton Buzzard 'Spoons' gets great hotel review :-)

"The room itself was something you would stay in while at a boutique hotel"

27/10/2025

Explore these handy updates for Leighton Buzzard there's plenty to choose from

Half-term week guide - lots of what's on for this week and it's not just adults just lots of spooky events https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/your-halloween-half-term-diary/

Where to see fireworks in this area - there are not as many firework events as they used to be - we've found the ones near you https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/where-to-see-fireworks-beds-bucks-herts-2025/

Christmas Fairs 2025 - we are adding to this list all the time https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/all-the-local-christmas-fairs-and-markets-2025/

What's On November - So many events we are still adding - there's plenty to explore right now
https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/whats-on-november/

Remembrance Leighton Buzzard https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/remembrance-dates-for-leighton-buzzard-2025/

Don't forget you can add your event to our calendar or submit news just head to the website 'Send to Bee'

If you live in the Leighton Buzzard, Beds and Bucks area. Here are all the Christmas Fairs you could ever dream of. From handcrafted Christmas gifts, Delicious food and refreshments, tombolas and …

24/10/2025

Sad new from Whipsnade Zoo farewell to Kolo 😔

We are deeply saddened to share that Koko, our eldest chimpanzee, has passed away.

Koko lived to the remarkable age of 52, having outlived the average chimp by more than a decade. Sadly, progressive age-related arthritis and mobility issues were impacting her quality of life.

Like any geriatric animal in our care, Koko had been under veterinary observation for some time, and she had her own treatment plan for any ailments as she advanced into the latter stages of life, including arthritis in her hands.

However, earlier this week, Koko’s keepers noticed that she had reduced mobility when moving around the paddock, and was unable to use her right arm or leg properly when walking. Vets increased her pain medication to treat the condition, but they could see that her ability to walk was not improving.

An examination of Koko under general anaesthesia confirmed that she had progressive age-related arthritis. Knowing that Koko would only continue to worsen as she wasn't responding to treatment, it was decided that the kindest option for her would be euthanasia.

Teague Stubbington, Curator of Mammals at Whipsnade Zoo, said: “Koko lived an incredibly long and full life, a reflection of the dedication and care shown to her by her keepers and vets. Those who worked with her formed a deep and lasting connection, and she will be remembered fondly as a sweet and special member of the chimpanzee troop.”

Born at Dudley Zoo, Koko moved to London Zoo when she was nine, before heading to Whipsnade at age 33. She lived through many milestones, including meeting the late Dame Jane Goodall when she visited Whipsnade Zoo.

Teague continued: “Her legacy lives on not only through those she left a lasting impression on, but through the impact she has made on advancing the conservation of her species. During her time at Whipsnade, Koko was trained to use finger monitors so vets and keepers could gather ECG readings, as well as conduct ultrasound examination on her heart, to help understand more about chimpanzee cardiovascular health. This data was shared with the Great Ape Heart Project, to help create a centralised database on great ape heart health – fuelling important research projects, as well as ensuring primates receive the best possible care at conservation centres around the world.”

“The primate team will now focus on taking care of the rest of the troop at Whipsnade - Bonnie, Elvis, Grant and Phil.”

Please share your memories or photos of Koko in the comments.

Read more at https://www.whipsnadezoo.org/koko

23/10/2025

Celebrating 2 good news stories in Leighton Buzzard.😍

120 years of Allders Opticians and Winners GBI Cars for full stories see our links below

GBI Cars
https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/congratulations-to-leighton-buzzards-gbi-cars-who-win-national-customer-experience-award/

Allders 120 years on
https://beelocalmagazine.co.uk/120-years-ago-the-first-cadburys-dairy-milk-bar-was-produced-and-allders-options-was-founded/

22/10/2025

Here's our latest what's on guides for events in and around Leighton Buzzard. Fireworks, Christmas Fairs and markets half-term events, November music gigs, comedy nights so kuchen more.

Event Guides are available at any time on our website no need to sign up but if you're afraid of missing something we send a round up of all our latest posts to our newsletter subscribers. Your choice.

We get 1000s of views on our website and if you submit your event early enough it will be considered for our 19000 magazine readers.

Simply head to Send to Bee on our website and choose Post an Event.

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