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From Silver Brazilians to a Slambovian Circus of Dreams, acts from across the globe descended upon Clapham for the Rhythm Festival.
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From Silver Brazilians to a Slambovian Circus of Dreams, acts from across the globe descended upon Clapham for the Rhythm Festival.
More than 40 musical acts took to the stages at the event at Twinwood Arena, as well as comedians, entertainers, and a host of other activities from a solar-powered cinema to a version of the Space Invaders arcade game which could only be controlled with a specially adapted bicycle.
Promoter Jim Driver said: "It was a great success. Great weather, excellent bands, and we have already sold over 500 tickets for next year's festival.
"The highlights for me were Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, who are always a bright spot even though most people have no idea what to expect of them.
"Glenn Tilbrook was also great fun, but really all the acts were good and I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did."
Words: Ben Raza
Video: Natalee Hazelwood
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There were tears, hugs and shrieks of delight as teenagers flocked to Luton schools this morning to collect their GCSE results.
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There were tears, hugs and shrieks of delight as teenagers flocked to Luton schools this morning to collect their GCSE results.
Teachers and parents watched as students tore open their brown envelopes to get their hands on their grades after weeks of waiting.
At Lea Manor High School in Marsh Farm, 16-year-old Christine Lockett, of Ames Close, certainly had cause to celebrate. She received nine A grades and one A*, and said: "I was so nervous but when I opened them I was really pleased. All the hard work has paid off."
Stopsley High School student Caiobhe Edmund, 16, of Elveden Close, was over the moon when she opened her results - three As, two A*s, a B and a C. She said: "I'm so happy - I had butterflies in my stomach this morning. It's a really good atmosphere here, the sun's shining and everyone's really buzzing."
Among those celebrating at Ashcroft High School was Liam McCausland, 15, of Oving Close, who received four A grades, two A*s, two Bs and one C. He said: "I would have liked to do better in businesss but I'm still really pleased."
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Words: Sally-Anne Stewart
Video: Natalee Hazelwood
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Swimmer paralysed from the chest down graduates from Bedford College
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Swimmer paralysed from the chest down graduates from Bedford College
A swimmer who was paralysed from the chest down following a diving accident has defied the odds to become a qualified fitness coach.
Simon Whitworth, 26, was working as a lifeguard at Robinson Pool, in Park Avenue, Bedford, and training for a swimming gala when he broke his spine seven years ago.
The accident happened when during a routine dive Simon slipped and banged his head on the concrete surface of a lower board.
At the time it was not clear whether he would live, but following a year in rehab at the National Spinal Centre, he bounced back and has now graduated from Bedford College with a CYQ qualification from the European Health and Fitness Association.
Mr Whitworth, from Clapham, said: "I have always been a sporty person and just because I am in a wheelchair I don't want to give that up.
"I've put in the time and effort on this course and now I hope that it will help me get on with the rest of my life, maybe I will even end up helping other people with disabilities.
""Now I want to get into the gym and get some work experience to ease myself in gradually.
"My main aim is to pass on the skills that I have learned through the course to the public."
Despite being in a wheelchair, Mr Whitworth was able to partake in all aspects of the examination process.
Whereas normally a student in the examination would demonstrate training techniques, Mr Whitworth was allowed to give verbal instructions to show he knew all the right moves.
Staff member Mick Rae made special arrangements to enable Mr Whitworth to attend the classes on a Monday evening at the Bedford College SPRINGS sports centre.
Mr Rae said: "It is unusual but Simon has shown it is not impossible.
"He had been an athlete before the accident and now he has the qualification to encourage others. He is an inspiration to anyone."
Yvonne Whitworth, Simon's mother, said: "Bedford College has given Simon the opportunity, despite his disability, to achieve one of the ambitions he had prior to his accident.
"Simon is a tetraplegic, but the label and the wheelchair have not stopped him rising to a tremendous challenge.
"The accident was a terribly traumatic thing to happen, especially as Simon was only 19, but he now lives independently and the whole family is so proud of him."
" It's take a while but Simon has a achieved a really positive outcome.
"We are very grateful to Bedford College."
Mr Whitworth added: "I would tell anyone who is in the same situation to never give up.
"Go for it and don't be afraid to try."
Words: Hayley O'Keeffe
Video: Natalee Hazelwood
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Luton is a melting pot of different cultures and communities and their personal life stories are a microcosm of the world we live in.
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Luton is a melting pot of different cultures and communities and their personal life stories are a microcosm of the world we live in.
It's fascinating to learn how people from far-off places felt when they left their homes, why they came to Luton and what they found when they got here.
Now, thanks to a three year oral history project, funded by a Heritage Lottery Grant - they're available to everyone. An interactive exhibition at Wardown Museum has something for everyone - you can watch a film, listen to an audio report, read a diary or look through windows and doors of a mocked-up typical terraced street.
Scores of volunteers have been involved in putting the project together and it includes everything from photography to fabrics, from sound engineering to set designing. It aims to record, preserve and celebrate Luton's 20th century social history.
Co-ordinator Dien Luu is typical of the people the exhibition features - she was a Vietnamese boat person, raised in Canada who came to Luton via London.
For all the details of the exhibition visit http://www.lutonvoices.com/
Words: Bev Creagh
Video: Natalee Hazelwood
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With Respects. turknmike. ^.~.
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