Could anyone recommend a good groomer in the leighton buzzard bedfordshire area, who would also be willing and able to teach me how to hand strip my wee border?

I can't recommend a good groomer, sorry, but did you know you can get videos that will teach you?

Get in touch with the breeder of your puppy, any reputable one will be only too glad to help you.
Good luck.
Dawn.

If your breeder lives at a bit of a distance, and it's not practical to get them to show you (they should be willing to help you) then maybe ring your local breed club and ask them if there's anyone in your area who you could ring to help you. It's a bit nerve wracking, some will say no, but you will probably find someone willing to help, once they know your breeder lives too far away. Good luck.