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
Carers Saturday Social Group
- Description: Do you look after someone who can’t cope without your support? This could be a parent, child, partner or other family member or friend, with any condition. Join this friendly group where you and the person you care for can meet others in similar circumstances over tea and cake. Only £2 entry.
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: First Saturday of every month
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Address: Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ
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
Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group
- Description: Gentle exercise sessions under a qualified trainer. All welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: First Tuesday each month
- Time: 30/12/1899 20:00:00
- Address: Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Beds, MK41 9QJ
- Telephone: 1234327791
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
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
- Description: An informed drop-in session for pregnant and breastfeeding Mamas. Come along for support, chat, coffee and cake.
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: EVERY THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH
- Time: 10am 12NOON
- Address: Marston Beans Coffee Shop, 2 Garricks Court, Marston Moretaine MK43 0XR
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
SHORT MAT BOWLS
- Description: Three Short Mat Bowl carpets are rolled out. Just a friendly competition against whoever is here. Entry to this activity is £2.00
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Address: Stewartby Club, Stewartby Way, Stewartby MK43 9NB
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
Rails to Roots
- Description: Ridgmont Station Heritage Center Community Gardens Group. Express your interest to find out more.
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 11am-2pm
- Email:
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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
RAILS TO ROOTS
- Description: Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Community Garden Group. Express your interest or find out more visit our website.
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS
- Time: 11AM – 2PM
- Address: Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Community Garden Group
- Email:
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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
BOSOM PALS – Breast Cancer Charity
- Description: Friendly support group for ladies who have or have had breast cancer. Our aim is to provide information and support to help those going through breast cancer treatment and beyond. Social activities throughout the year
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Time: 7.30pm to 9.45pm
- Address: Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Rd, Kempston, MK42 8BQ
- Telephone: 1234771746
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
Carers Together
- Description: We are a group in Sharnbrook offering support for Carers and Activities for the person you care for. Meet with other Carers for tea, cake and a chat at the Methodist Church.
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
- Time: 2.30pm
- Address: Methodist Church, Park Lane. Sharnbrook
- Telephone: Linda Hoar 07791214148
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
Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes
- Description: £4 per session
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Address: Bedford Central Library, 3rd Floor meeting room, Bedford International Athletics Stadium
- Telephone: 1234718835
Bedford Mascular Support Group
- Description: Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease. Speakers on a range of related topics
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: Third Monday of each month
- Time: 10.30am
- Address: Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Rd, Bedford MK40 2AA
- Telephone: 1234708613
Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes
- Description: £4 per session
- Category: Health & Wellbeing
- Day of the week: Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
- Address: Bedford Central Library, 3rd Floor meeting room, Bedford International Athletics Stadium
- Telephone: 1234718835