Biggleswade Citizens Advice Bureau is delighted to announce the re-opening of its Sandy satellite service.

It is based at Sandy Health Centre, Northcroft, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1JQ and is open every Monday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. 

Manager Jenny Hedges explained;  ’The Sandy satellite had been closed while Sandy Health Centre was undergoing refurbishment.  Our Bureau serves 8 towns and 42 parishes in the north of Central Bedfordshire from our offices in Ampthill and Biggleswade.’

‘We recognise that it can be difficult for people in some communities to get to the bureaux, hence we are delighted that the Sandy satellite has now re-opened.  If you wish to use the service, just ‘drop in’. We look forward to seeing you.’ 

You can also contact Ampthill and Biggleswade Citizens Advice by e mail.  Just go to the website and contact them using the online form.

For an appointment in the bureaux contact 01525 402742 or 01767 601368

Central Bedfordshire Council is holding workshops on Time Banks and Micro-enterprises at two workshops in July.

What are Time Banks?

Time Banks are a way for local people to help others in their community and be rewarded for it – in time.

For every hour of time you give helping someone, you receive one time credit which you can claim back from others in the scheme.

Anyone can join the Time Bank and everyone’s contribution is valued.

The Time Bank workshop will take place on Friday 13 July 2012 at Priory House, Chicksands from 10am – 1.45pm.

Click here to book your place.

What are Micro-enterprises?

Micro-enterprises are small local enterprises set up for people who need to use care and support services.

They are based on the idea of local people proiding support and services to other local people.

Micro-enterprises are flexible and tailored to the needs of individuals or small groups of people.

The Micro-enterprise workshop will take place on Tuesday 24 July 2012 at Flitwick Village Hall, Flitwick from 10am – 1.45pm.

Click here to book your place.