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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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