Blokes Breakfast
- Description: Blokes get together every month at the White Hart for a hearty breakfast and good conversation.Any and every bloke is welcome to come along, if you go to church or not it doesn't matter.The white Hart give every block in our group their first drink for free and prices for breakfast range from £3for a stack of toast to around £13 for a full English.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Telephone: 7920488013
BLAKELANDS LODGE MENS CLUB
- Description: Join our gentleman in our Sky Bar for a pint, bar snacks and company.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 1.30pm-3pm
ELSTOW KNITTERS
- Description: Knitting specific items for Bedford Hospital. We also welcome crocheters who can produce the same items.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Address: Cottage Cafe High St Elstow
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
GRIEF KIND SPACE
- Description: Feeling isolated? Come and find support and meet other people going through a similar experience.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THURSDAYS
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Address: Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH
- Website: http://www.sueryder.org/GriefKindSpaces
Kempston
- Description: Dancing (mainly sequence) and Bingo. Open to all.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Wednesdays & Fridays
- Time: 12pm-4pm
- Address: Meets Centenary Hall(behind Kempston Town Hall)
- Telephone: 0123347306/01234350382
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
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
Magpie Ladies Group
- Description: Friendly group.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Second and fourth Thursday of the month
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August)
- Telephone: 1234405594
Abbeyfield Bedford Friendship Group
- Description: Meet New People, Make New Friends
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Second Thursday of the month
- Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
- Address: Darell Jeffreys House, 65 Chaucer Road, Bedford MK40 2AL
- Telephone: 1234348735
KNITTING GROUP
- Description: Knit for the hospital creating blankets, hats, keepsakes and more.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: FRIDAYS
- Time: 30/12/1899 11:00:00
- Address: Marston Beans, 2 Garricks Court, Marston Moretaine MK43 0XR
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
BINGO BRUNCH
- Description: Enjoy a game of bingo and refreshments. Prizes to be won.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THURSDAYS
- Time: 11.00AM - 12.00PM
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/
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/
KEMPSTON KNITWITS
- Description: Cafe 229 Bedford Rd Kempston and
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: MONDAYS
- Time: 11.30AM -1.30PM
- Address: Cafe 229 Bedford Rd Kempston
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
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
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
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