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World Kidney Day call to sign up to become an organ donor
“Sign up now, and you could be a lifesaver.”
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Philharmonia Orchestra brings free performances and virtual reality installations to Bedford in March
The Orchestra brings three days of free activity in March, with pop up performances and installations throughout the Bedford community.
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Avril Lavigne Announces Exclusive Headline Show at Bedford Summer Sessions Saturday 29 June, 2024
Avril Lavigne will perform her only South of England headline show at the inaugural TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions
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Celebrate books, reading, and libraries with Bedford Borough Libraries during Love Libraries Month!
Bedford Borough Libraries are delighted to announce Love Libraries Month, a month-long celebration of books, reading, and libraries in February
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5,000 free trees for local people and community tree planting sessions announced in Bedford Borough
This year’s community tree planting sessions will take place across two sites
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Mayor's New Year message
Serving as your Mayor since May has been the highest honour of my life, and I am excited about the journey ahead.
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Tom Jones and James to Headline Bedford Summer Sessions
Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announced two brand-new headliners for the first-ever Bedford Summer Sessions
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Heroes to receive free bus travel across Bedfordshire
Heroes from the Armed Forces across Bedfordshire will receive free bus travel on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday with Stagecoach East
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Preparing for Adulthood Festival will offer young people to chance to learn about options for their future
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Bedford Junior Aquathlon 2023 is another success
Bedford Borough Council is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of the Bedford Junior Aquathlon.
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Oakley Bridge repairs and traffic diversions
Bedford Borough Council is set to commence essential repairs on Oakley Bridge, on Church Lane, Oakley.
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Apply now for secondary school places in 2024
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper School next September?
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Bedford Borough Council encourages residents to join The BIG Recycling Hunt!
Bedford Borough Council is excited to announce its participation in Recycle Week 2023
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Update from Bedford Borough on Paula Radcliffe Way works
Highway works continue to progress at Paula Radcliffe Way and we expect the majority of the project to be completed as expected.
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Bedford Rowing Club Autumn Fours and Small Boats Head returns to the River Great Ouse Sunday 8 October
On Sunday 8 October, more than 325 rowers from across the south east will race head-to-head on the 2000m downstream course.
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Bedford Borough Continues to Support Families During the School Holidays
For the summer holiday, Bedford Borough Council will continue to provide supermarket vouchers to thousands of families
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Bedford Borough Council begins resurfacing of Paula Radcliffe Way from 24 July
This essential maintenance project aims to improve the quality and safety of the road, ensuring smoother journeys for residents and commuters alike.
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Pride Of Place Bedford
New initiative, Pride Of Place, hopes to reinvent and invigorate Bedford’s vacant retail space for creative and community use through pop-ups.
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The Summer of SEND is here…and it’s better than ever!
Bedford Borough’s programme of exciting events and activities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is back
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Bedford Borough Council Provides Exciting Half-Term Events for Families
There is a fantastic line-up of engaging and educational activities for families to enjoy during the upcoming half-term break
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Long awaited new triage space opened in Cygnet Wing by Trust Chair, Richard Sumray
Dedicated triage area now open
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Do you have remarks on parks? Bedford Borough Council wants your views
Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting customer satisfaction surveys for two of its award winning parks, Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park
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News
Community groups invited to #ColourTheBorough with tulip bulb giveaway
Bedford Borough Council is offering local community groups the chance to #ColourTheBorough as part of the annual tulip bulb giveaway.
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Mayor Tom Wootton’s First Day in Office
‍Today is the first day in office for Mayor Tom Wootton, who was elected as Mayor of Bedford Borough on Friday 5 May 2023.
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Coronation of King Charles III
Bedford celebrates the King's Coronation
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Bedford Borough Local Elections - Have Your Say
Local Election Day is Thursday 4 May
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New walking tours launched in Bedford for 2023
The 2023 guided walking tours with the Bedford Association of Tour Guides are now available to book.
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Don't Forget the UK Emergency Alert System Test this Sunday!
A UK wide test of the government’s new public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April.
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The Embankment Looks Bloomin’ Wonderful
The flowers along The Embankment in Bedford are now in full bloom, leaving the picturesque area bursting with colour and vibrancy.
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Make Your Votes Count - Last Chance to Register to Vote and Reminder about Photo ID
On Thursday 4 May this year, local elections are taking place in Bedford Borough.
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Full West End cast now announced, that completes an incredible line up for West End Proms!
Bedford Park Concerts (Cuffe and Taylor, Live Nation) have just released the final sensational line up for their West End Proms show in Bedford Park
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Celebrate Morris dancing at The Higgins Bedford this St. George’s Day weekend
The English tradition of Morris dancing will take centre stage at The Higgins Bedford this St. George’s Day weekend
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Introducing the new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2023/2024
 Russell Beard, who succeeded Lady Clifford, was sworn in at a ceremony held at Bedford Modern School.
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Just a few days left to apply for Coronation Street Party closure
Bedford Borough Council are supporting those who would like to host street parties to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
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Update on future of former Beales and Debenhams sites
Bedford Borough Council is continuing its discussions with property owners about the future of the former Beales and former Debenhams sites in Bedford
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New Bedford Town Centre ‘Ghost Sign’ murals begin
Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) is currently delivering 2 further murals in Bedford Town Centre
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Harpur Centre Celebrates Local Achievers with Award Ceremony
Harpur Centre has introduced the first Harpur Community Awards, to recognise those who have made significant contributions within the town.
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More warm spaces open across Bedford Borough 
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that a large community effort has resulted in the opening of over 40 warm spaces for residents.
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Exciting Plans for Midland Road Shared
‍Work is expected to start imminently on the gateway Midland Road scheme, one part of the £22.6m Bedford Town Deal secured in June 2021.
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Join Bedford’s First Miyawaki Forest Planting Project
The first Miyawaki planting project in Bedford Borough will take place at Longholme Way, Bedford, on Saturday 21 January.
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Apply now for Primary, Lower and Middle school places for 2023! 
Is your child due to start school or move up to middle school this September? You need to apply by Sunday 15 January!
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New Year’s Honours List 2023
The New Year’s Honours List for 2023 has been announced and includes twelve Bedfordshire recipients.
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Host a Street Party to Celebrate the Coronation
This year the UK will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May 2023.
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Bedford Borough Council Launch Cost of Living Grant Fund
 A new grant funding scheme has been launched in Bedford Borough for voluntary organisations and community groups
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Make a Christmas wish come true for a child harmed by crime
Christmas is only a month away and this year Santa really needs your help.
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Kempston Christmas Lights Switch On
This year, the Kempston Christmas lights switch on event is on Sunday 27 November
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STING: MY SONGS
Critically acclaimed world tour heads to Bedford
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Energy Bill Discount scam text message
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious text message!
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Mayor Dave Hodgson Set Sights on Speeders
15 sets of new average speed cameras set to be installed across Bedford Borough this year.
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Get your COVID-19 Booster
‍ The updated autumn booster jab with extra protection against Omicron variants is now available for at risk residents across Bedford Borough
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Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, Passes Away
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, has passed away at Balmoral Castle today.
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Morris Dancing at The Higgins
The Higgins Bedford is hosting fun-filled events celebrating Morris Dancing on Saturday 9July and everyone is welcome to join in.
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Bedford Borough Council Announces Return of Rural Bulky Waste Collections
 Starting on Saturday 18 June, Bedford Borough Council is restarting its Rural Bulky Waste collections for this summer.
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New ‘Try a Bus’ initiative launched for Year 6 students
The initiative hopes to encourage more students to use the bus to travel to their new secondary school during term time. 
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Bedford Festival Fringe
Over 120 events in 11 days across 3 venues!
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Why volunteer as a School Governor?
Being a school governor provides an opportunity to gain experience and develop expertise in areas that can be transferred back into the workplace.
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Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park 2022
This year, on top of the free yoga sessions offered to the public, there will be a wellbeing section with a mindful zone.
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Bedford Borough’s Summer of SEND is back for 2022
After the success of the Bedford Borough Summer of SEND in 2021, it’s back and aims to be bigger and better.
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 Town Centre Jubilee Trail Launches Today
Bedford Borough Council’s Town Centre Jubilee Trail has launched, kicking off local celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Embankment Tulip Bulb Giveaway to Community Groups
 Following the spectacular spring flowering display along the Embankment, the Council is giving the tulip bulbs away for free to community groups.
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BBC Music Introducing Comes to Bedford River Festival
The BBC Music Introducing stage is making its first ever appearance at the Bedford River Festival this year!
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Dementia Action Week at The Higgins Bedford 16 - 22 May
Dementia Action Week is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action in supporting people that are affected by dementia.
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St Paul's Tower, Clock and Bells
St Paul's clock and bells installation are in urgent need of restoration to prevent them from falling silent.
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High Street Joins the River Festival for the First Time
This year, the High Street will be closed for the River Festival weekend as it plays host to the ONE HUNDRED Motoring Display.
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Mental Health Awareness Week Comes To Bedford
Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.
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Receive Your £150 Council Tax Rebate Quicker - Sign Up to Direct Debits
Bedford Borough Council is urging residents to sign up to pay Council Tax by direct debit by 1 April 2022 to receive £150 rebate more quickly.
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Hospice to open its celebrity gardens this Mother’s Day
A hospice in Luton is encouraging people to visit its beautiful gardens designed by celebrity gardeners Alan Titchmarsh and Adam Frost.
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Something for the Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Whether you fancy some live music or browsing around a craft fayre, here is some inspiration for you.
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Bedford River Festival is Back!
Bedford Borough Council is delighted to announce that the River Festival will be back on 23 and 24 July 2022, following postponements due to COVID-19
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The Met Office have declared an Amber Warning for wind from 3am to 9pm on Friday 18 February‍
The Met Office have declared an Amber Warning for wind from 3am to 9pm on Friday 18 February‍
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Students from The Bedford College Group Fix Town Centre Floor Chimes
Ten Level Three Bedford College engineering students have repaired the floor chimes located on Harpur Street in Bedford Town Centre.
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Bedford Borough Council Provide School Holiday Food Vouchers
Bedford Borough Council will be providing vouchers to families with children eligible for income related free school meals.
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Bedford Park Proms Announce.......
Broadway Star and West End Sensation Marisha Wallace Will Join Their Proms Line Up!
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Milky's Music Matters
Milky's monthly focus on upcoming Bedford gigs
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Plans for the Bedford Special Educational Needs School to be Shared
Bedford Borough Council is offering the chance for local people to find out more about a proposed new purpose-built school
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First Award Presented to Bedford School for Supporting Young Carers
Oakley Primary Academy is the first school to be awarded Carers in Bedfordshire’s Young Carer Schools Award.
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Bedford Park Concerts Announce Headline Act for Friday 3rd June
Bedford Park Concerts are delighted to announce that the headline act for Friday 3rd June in Bedford Park will be none other than the Specials!
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News
Businesses Can Apply for a new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
Applications for the new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant are now open on Bedford Borough Council’s website.
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Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC)
(BRCC) support and deliver a wide range of rural development and community projects, some of which you can read about here
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Council Invites Charities and Voluntary Organisations to Bid for Funding 
Voluntary organisations can apply for funding to help them to support members of communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID
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News
Let it glow!
Beautiful Bedfordshire lights display will make every moment count for those needing hospice’s care this Christmas
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Paul Weller Confirmed to Headline at Bedford Park on Saturday 30th July 2022
Paul Weller has announced three huge outdoor shows for summer 2022.
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News
Bedford Blues and Blues Foundation Christmas Foodbank Collection
Bedford Blues and Blues Foundation announce the date for the return of this years Christmas Foodbank Collection
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News
Celebrate Christmas In Bedford
Christmas in Bedford starts this weekend with Love Bedford and Bedford Borough Council, in collaboration with Made In Bedford and EAT Feast
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Simply Red Announce Series Of Huge Summer 2022 Live Dates
You can see them at Bedford Park 28th July 2022
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Remembrance and Armistice Events in Bedford Borough
This year events will return to their traditional format with members of the public invited to take part and pay their respects.
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News
The Forest of Marston Vale - COP26 –what can we do?
With COP26 taking place in Glasgow right now you’ll be hearing a lot of talk about how countries plan to tackle climate change.
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Charity
Sign up for a flipping fabulous fundraiser and take part in a Penguin Parade for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is calling on flipping fabulous young fundraisers to step out this festive season and take part in a penguin parade.
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Charity
Bedfordshire residents challenged to take on the December Daily Dash for Sue Ryder
This winter, people in Bedfordshire are being encouraged to take on a ‘daily dash’ to keep active and raise funds for a good cause.
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Apply now for secondary school places in 2022!
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school next September? You need to apply by 31 October 2021!
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News
Halloween Fun
Here is a round up of some of the spooky happenings in the local area this Halloween
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News
In the Stix
News from the villages around Bedford
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Words from Mohammad Yasin
Read our monthly feature 'Words from Mohammad Yasin' MP for Bedford and Kempston
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News
Words from Richard Fuller
Read our monthly feature 'Words from Richard Fuller' MP for North east Bedfordshire
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Works Progress on Ampthill Road
Works began on Ampthill Road in May 2021, to deliver major improvement works.
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Harpur Centre Shortlisted for two Prestigious Industry Awards
 Samantha Laycock along with her team have made the shortlist for this year’s Sceptre Awards
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Climate action coming to Bedford as part of nationwide campaign
Bedford is taking part in a week-long nationwide campaign to highlight the need for urgent action on climate and nature.
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Free High Street Exploration Sketching Day with Bedford Urban Sketchers
Join artists Katy Hawkins and Talia Giles with Bedford Urban Sketchers on an interactive drawing day around Bedford High Street.
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture.
Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history - and it's all FREE!
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Bedford Borough Celebrates 999 Day
Today (Thursday 9 September), Bedford Borough Council held a ceremonial event at Borough Hall to mark 999 Day and pay tribute to the people who work f
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Arts, History & Culture
The Higgins Bedford is Reopening
The Higgins Bedford is delighted to be reopening its doors and to welcome visitors back on 18th May, following the easing of national restrictions.
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Arts, History & Culture
Bedford Park Concerts Confirm Summer Concerts!
Olly Murs, Café Mambo and Bedford Park Proms, 29th July - 1st August 2021
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March 15, 2021
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Charity
Sign up for a flipping fabulous fundraiser and take part in a Penguin Parade for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is calling on flipping fabulous young fundraisers to step out this festive season and take part in a penguin parade.
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Charity
Bedfordshire residents challenged to take on the December Daily Dash for Sue Ryder
This winter, people in Bedfordshire are being encouraged to take on a ‘daily dash’ to keep active and raise funds for a good cause.
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Charity
Bedford gives HOPE to the street children of Kolkata, India
The Bedford community has helped to raise over £27,000 for vulnerable street children in India.
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March 22, 2021
Charity
The Harpur Centre Honours the Lost with Heartfelt Installation
The Harpur Centre are remembering those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and showing support of bereaved families
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March 16, 2021
Charity
Locally Grown Food & Veg Stall Supports Sue Ryder
Based in Clapham allotments situated on the High Street
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March 13, 2021
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Food & Drink
Companions Real Bread
Doubly-good bread available in North Beds!
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing
 COVID-19 Pfizer Drop-Ins in Bedford Town Centre
This Saturday, 26 June, anyone over 18 in Bedford Borough can drop-in to the Harpur Suite, Bedford for their Pfizer vaccination.
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing
Chilterns Walking Festival is taking place this May!
The festival runs from 22 May to 6 June with over 80 guided walks in the beautiful Chilterns
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April 20, 2021
Home & Garden
The Forest of Marston Vale - Nesting birds: creating the ideal home
At this time of year, many birds begin building their nests
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March 13, 2021
Home & Garden
Mamma's House - Hello March!
Although, it seems that there’s not been much to look forward to since well, last March?
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March 13, 2021
News
Community groups invited to #ColourTheBorough with tulip bulb giveaway
Bedford Borough Council is offering local community groups the chance to #ColourTheBorough as part of the annual tulip bulb giveaway.
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News
Businesses Can Apply for a new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
Applications for the new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant are now open on Bedford Borough Council’s website.
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News
Let it glow!
Beautiful Bedfordshire lights display will make every moment count for those needing hospice’s care this Christmas
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News
Paul Weller Confirmed to Headline at Bedford Park on Saturday 30th July 2022
Paul Weller has announced three huge outdoor shows for summer 2022.
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News
Bedford Blues and Blues Foundation Christmas Foodbank Collection
Bedford Blues and Blues Foundation announce the date for the return of this years Christmas Foodbank Collection
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News
Celebrate Christmas In Bedford
Christmas in Bedford starts this weekend with Love Bedford and Bedford Borough Council, in collaboration with Made In Bedford and EAT Feast
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News
Simply Red Announce Series Of Huge Summer 2022 Live Dates
You can see them at Bedford Park 28th July 2022
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News
The Forest of Marston Vale - COP26 –what can we do?
With COP26 taking place in Glasgow right now you’ll be hearing a lot of talk about how countries plan to tackle climate change.
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News
Halloween Fun
Here is a round up of some of the spooky happenings in the local area this Halloween
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News
In the Stix
News from the villages around Bedford
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News
Words from Richard Fuller
Read our monthly feature 'Words from Richard Fuller' MP for North east Bedfordshire
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News
Works Progress on Ampthill Road
Works began on Ampthill Road in May 2021, to deliver major improvement works.
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News
Bedford Borough Council Providing Free Taxi Rides for COVID Jabs
Bedford Borough Council is offering free taxi rides to local residents to and from Bedford Borough vaccination sites.
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News
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Lesley Robinson owner of Heron & Hush Stand Up Paddleboarding, gives us an insight to her passion
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News
Pete Tong and Danny Howard Added To Huge Cafe Mambo Ibiza In The Park Line Up At Bedford Park
The legendary Ibiza brand adds the superstar DJs to another massive event under the stars on Saturday 11th September
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News
The Forest of Marston Vale Family Fun Day
The Forest of Marston Vale is bringing the Forest Family Fun Day fundraising event back to the Forest Centre on Saturday 4th September
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News
Free School Meal Vouchers Over Summer Holidays
 Bedford Borough Council is providing free school meal vouchers to parents of children and young people in the Borough throughout the summer
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News
Greening Up Bedford – Council Joins National Street Tree Sponsorship Scheme
Bedford Borough Council is one of the first UK councils to join the new National Street Tree Sponsorship Scheme, Trees for Streets
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News
NGS Summer Open Gardens
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales.
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News
County Wildlife Site Status Extended for Priory Country Park
Priory Country Park, a well-known and well-loved country park, has had its County Wildlife Site status extended.
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News
New Bike Shelter Opens in Bedford Town Centre
A new bike storage shelter has now opened in Bedford town centre, near Harpur Square enhancing the bike racks that are currently there.
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News
East West Rail - Public Meetings
Bedford Borough Council is holding two virtual meetings to hear views from residents and businesses on what they wish to see in the Council’s respon
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April 26, 2021
News
The John Bunyan Boat is back!
We are delighted to announce a short series of Socially Distanced Cruises to see in the Summer on the John Bunyan Boat!
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April 26, 2021
News
Lord-Lieutenant's Easter Service
Lord-Lieutenant brings a virtual service to the people of Bedfordshire
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March 26, 2021
News
Views from Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire
The government has introduced new legislation to deliver a fair justice system
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March 26, 2021
News
Bedford business and local charity join forces to ramp up initiative for a greener future
The Forest of Marston Vale and Midas Pattern Company Ltd launch partnership
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March 18, 2021
News
Virtual Community Event for ‘Safer Streets’
The Safer Streets project in the Midland Road area has seen a major upgrade to the CCTV system
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March 17, 2021
News
Marston Vale New Villages Development Brief Consultation
The consultation deadline for the Marston Vale New Villages Development Brief has been extended until 31 March 2021 by O&H Land.
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March 10, 2021
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Volunteering Opportunities
CVS Bedford - August Volunteering Opportunities
Here are this month's featured volunteer roles from the Community Voluntary Service in Bedfordshire.
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Volunteering Opportunities
CVS Bedford - Volunteering Opportunities
Here are this month's featured volunteer roles from the Community Voluntary Service in Bedfordshire.
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Volunteering Opportunities
CVS Bedford
Here are this month's featured volunteer roles from the Community Voluntary Service in Bedfordshire.
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