WINTER WEDNESDAYS
- Description: To help ease loneliness in our community this winter, we’re opening our home to those over 65. Enjoy a freshly homemade lunch, activities and make some new friends.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS
- Time: 10.00AM - 3.00PM
Silver lining Club for the Silver Haired
- Description: Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: First & third Tuesday of the month
- Time: 2pm - 4pm
- Address: Park Road Methodist Church, Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside.
Mens Club
- Description: A social club aimed at men over 55. Come along and enjoy relaxed group while playing darts, dominoes and pool. A great opportunity to socialise and meet new people. Free tea, coffe and biscuits. Organised and rn by Flitwick club. Regular trips organised by local places of interest. £2 per week. First week free.
- Category: Friendship
- Address: the Flitwick Club, 20 High Street, Flitwick MK45 1DU
- Website: https://flitwick.club/
MISSING PEACE
- Description: Anyone working through bereavement is welcome to join us for coffee, to talk or just to listen.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: FRIDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM-11.30AM
- Address: All Nations Church Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7QF
- Telephone: 01234 273773
FRIENDSHIP GROUP
- Description: An opportunity for all those retired in the village to meet. There is no agenda, just a cuppa, chat together, occasionally a quiz and a very warm welcome to all.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: TUESDAYS
- Time: 3.00PM
- Address: The lounge, Manor Court, Banks Close, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0NX
- Telephone: Sandra on 01234 766378
FRIENDLY NETTLE CAFÉ
- Description: CRAFT & CHATTER Wednesdays 7.30pm PICKLE & PEA PLAY 0-18 MONTHS Wednesday 24 April 1pm PUDDING CLUB
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 26/04/2024 01:00:00
- Time: 6.30pm
- Address: Friendly Nettle Club, 15b Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE
- Website: http://www.friendlynettle.co.uk
COFFEE MORNING
- Description: Coffee morning at Marston Beans café – 10.00am on 1st Tuesday of the month. Ladies do join us if you would like some company and time to relax.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
- Time: 10.00AM
- Address: Marston Beans café
SMILEY CLUB
- Description: A fun social club for ages 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends!
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS
- Time: 7pm-8.30pm
- Address: Pine Cones Family Centre, behind Livingstone Lower School in Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7SA
- Telephone: 07798 762 808
Flitwick Golden Age
- Description: if you are 60 plus years of age and would like some company, why not join our friend group at Flitwick Village Hall. We meet for chat, fun and games and tea and biscuits. We also have a raffle, play bingo, cards & dominoes, amongst other tabletop games. Transport can be arranged.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Thursday afternoon
- Time: 2pm-4pm
- Address: Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick MK45 1HP
- Telephone: 1525713010
Golden Friendship Club – for the over 50’s
- Description: Bingo, cards, tea and talk, outings, lunches and more
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 2pm - 4pm
- Address: Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Rd, Bedford MK42 0SP
- Telephone: 1234304382
THE NOMAD DADS SOCIETY
- Description: A social and support group for dads and young children. We meet on a Saturday every 4 weeks, at a different cafe around Bedfordshire, for lunch and a chat. A chance to grab some food, meet some other dads, ask questions, feel comforted that you’re not crazy and we’re all going through the same thing.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Saturday every 4 weeks
- Website: http://Thenomaddads.wixsite.com/dads
FISH & CHIPS LUNCH
- Description: THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH . Calling all over 65’s, Join us for a traditional Fish & Chips lunch.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
- Time: 12.30PM - 3.00PM
WIXAMS COMMUNITY CAFÉ
- Description: Unlimited tea, coffee, squash, biscuits and cakes £2 each (kids under 5 go free).
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: TUESDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM-12PM
- Address: Swan Room, Lakeview Village Hall, Brooklands Avenue, Wixams MK42 6AE
Carers Social Group
- Description: Do you look after someone who can’t cope without your support? Join Carers in Bedfordshire’s friendly group where you can meet others in similar circumstances over a cuppa.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: SECOND MONDAY EVERY MONTH
- Time: 2PM-4PM
- Address: The Bedford Suite, Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire MK42 6EA
Baby & Toddler Mid Beds NCT Bumps & Babies Drop-In
- Description: £2 donation. A friendly group for bumps, babies and preschoolers.if you need to get out of the house for a chat come and join us for a cuppa and biscuit.We have playmats and toys out for the little ones. Follow Mid Beds NCT facebook page for an updates on special events, monthly sling library & breast feeding support.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 1-2.30pm
- Address: Flitwick village Hall
Wixams Yarnbombers
- Description: If you've never knitted or crocheted before that's no problem, it's easy to learn and the group has lots of people who can help you to learn at your own space. The Group is very positive and supportive of all members, and it's a great way to meet people in the community. Any contribution is welcomed, no matter how small.
- Category: Friendship
- Website: http://www.wixams.org/yarn-bombing/
Mothers' Union
- Description: Our group supports various aspects of church life including making Christingles & Mothering Sunday posies, sending out Baptism anniversary cards, leading the Sunday Celebration service once a year & taking an active part in the midweekCommunion service on the first Wednesday of each month. Membership is open to all-single, married, parents.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 3rd Thursday of the month
- Time: 30/12/1899 15:00:00
- Address: Flitwick Church, Church Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1AE
Local Friendship Group
- Description: We meet at a local public venue each week. New members Welcome
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 7pm - 10pm
- Telephone: 7835732412
DEMENTIA ALL SORTS GROUP
- Description: Social group for people living with dementia and their carers. Reminiscence activities, games, speakers, singing and general discussion.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THIRD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH
- Time: 10.30AM-12P
- Address: Carers in Bedfordshire Office, Emerald Court, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ
- Telephone: 0300 111 9090
N.H.S. Retired Fellowship
- Description: First Wednesday of every month (except December). If you are retired or about to retire from the N.H.S. or Social Care just turn up.
- Category: Friendship
- Time: 2.30pm-4pm
- Address: St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Rd, Bedford MK40 2PF
- Telephone: 01234 365871