CLUBS & GROUPS

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

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

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

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

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/

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

CARERS TOGETHER 1ST AND 3RD MONDA

  • Description: Offering support for Carers and Activities for the person you care for. Meet with other Carers for tea, cake and a chat.
  • Category: Friendship
  • Day of the week: 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS
  • Time: 2.30pm
  • Address: Methodist Church, Park Lane. Sharnbrook
  • Telephone: 7791214148

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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