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
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
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
CINEMA CLUB
- Description: Popcorn at the ready! Join us for a classic movie in our lavish cinema room.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: SATURDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM - 12.00PM
- Address: Gee View, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 2AH
- Telephone: 01234 987310
- Website: http://idealcarehomes.co.uk
- Email:
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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
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
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
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
Man Cave
- Description: Opportunity to make new friends, chat and share experiences.Are you unemployed, retired, missing work colleagues or would just appreciate some company? Come and join us!
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Fridays
- Time: 10am - 1pm
- Address: Sharnbrook Scout Hut. Church Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1HR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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