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
The Grief Garden Path-Bereavement Cafe
- Description: A warm understanding welcome awaits you to share your journey of grief. It is good to talk sharing time in a safe place with others in the same situation. Bring a friend or come on your own, we look forward to meeting you and walking this path together.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 2nd Friday
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Address: Frost Garden Centre Cafe Willington, Sandy Rd, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3QP
- Telephone: 07967135870/07966526252
- Email:
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MARLINS CLUB SUNDAYS 6.30PM-8PM
- Description: A swimming club for people with learning disabilities and their families to have fun and enjoy the water.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Sundays
- Time: 6.30PM-8PM
- Address: Oasis Pool in Cardington Road, Bedford
- Telephone: 07954 784795/07973 859940
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
Men In Sheds
- Description: Keep active and healthy and meet new people. Have fun sharing skills, learning new ones, and help with community-based projects.
- Category: Friendship
- Address: Annex at the Bedford Arts and Craft Centre, Ampthill Road (off Althorpe Street), Bedford MK42 9HE
- Telephone: 7805775828
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
CHATTY CAFÉ
- Description: Pop in for delicious homemade cakes and a chat in our tea room.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Tuesdays
- Time: 1.30PM - 3.00PM