Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

• 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 - 9.30pm
• 3rd Saturday 10.30am. - 4.30pm each month.
• Friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP

Art Friends

• Art for fun and friendship for all Thursdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
• Supportive club where beginners to those more experienced can develop their art work.  Suggested donation £4
• Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham, MK43 8JP 
• Enquiries please call: Jackie 07880 518465, Kevin 07780 756436 or Lindsay 07960 329609

Flower School 

• Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm 
• Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design to take home.
• April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham
• Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137

Machine Knitting Group.

• Alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July
• Beginners and Improvers welcome
• Wilden Village Hall, 2 High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB
• Sheila Day Tel:01234 771328

Bedfordshire Family History Society 

• Meet the 1st Friday of every month. 
• New members welcome
• Contact Lynn on 01234 306482
• Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX 
• www.bfhs.org.uk

Friday Daubers

• Every Friday 1pm-4pm 
• Friendly group of amateur daubers meet to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby.   We use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us. 
• 5 Lansdowne Road, Bedford 
• Contact  Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny  01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@virginmedia.com

Sketch Fridays

• Every Friday, 12pm – 4pm Free
• Explore the works in our beautiful galleries and be inspired to create your own work of art.  Materials are provided, or you can bring your own. 
• Please do not bring paint or materials that might cause damage to the collection. 
• The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
• 01234 718618

Creative Writing Group at The Higgins Bedford

• First Saturday of each month 11am - 1pm
• The group will use the museum’s collections as prompts for shared writing and personal reflection.
• Each session will include a short writing exercise, time to look around the museum and write alone, and time to listen and respond to each other’s writing.
• The group will be led by Simon Wrigley, outreach director of the National Writing Project (nwp.org.uk).
• Numbers are limited to 15. Fee of £5.50 (£4.40 concessions) covers the group’s exclusive use of the Garden Room.
• Booking through The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
• 01234 718618

Bedford Borough Children’s Centres Groups

0-Cruisers (Term Time)

Mondays 

• Clapham Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre 1.30pm – 3pm

Tuesdays

• Eastcotts Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Kingsbrook Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm

Wednesdays

• Cherry Trees Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Daisy Hill Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm

Thursdays

• Lakeview Village Hall, Wixams 9.30am – 11am 
• Pine Cones Community Centre 9.30am – 11am

Fridays

• Goldington Family Centre 9.30am – 11am

Toddler (Term Time)

Mondays

• Goldington Family Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Sharnbrook Methodist Chuch 9.30am – 11am
• Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre 1.30pm – 3pm
• Pine Cones Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm

Tuesdays

• Daisy Hill Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Pear Tree Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm

Wednesdays

• Goldington Family Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Clapham Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Kingsbrook Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Pine Cones Young Parents Group (For parents up to the age of 25) 1.30pm – 3pm

Thursdays

• Peter Pan Community Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Bluebells Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm
• Cherry Trees Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm
• Eastcotts Community Centre 1.30pm – 3pm
• Little Fishes Play & Story, Putnoe Heights Church 1.30pm – 3pm

Fridays

• Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre 9.30am – 11am
• Peter Pan Community Centre 9.30am – 11am

For more info Contact Tel 0300 323 0245 
www.ecpbedford.org

Bromham Baptist Church

Mess & Music

• Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30am (term time only)
• Free-play and arts and crafts, followed by music- songs with actions and instruments for babies and toddlers.
• Snack & drinks. No charge, donations welcome. 
• Village Road Bromham
• Bedfordshire MK43 8LJ 
• Tel 01234 822681

Bunyan Meeting Free Church 

Story Time

• Mondays 12 – 1.15pm (Term Time)
• Short story, songs, sometimes drama from the Bible each week and a special short Service at Christmas and Easter. 
• Because we offer a lunch it also helps your child get used to eating out socially with other children. 
• For parents and pre-schoolers. Donation (approx. £1).
• Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU
• 01234 213722 (Wendy)

Clapham Parish Church

Little Monkeys 

• Thursdays 9am (Term Time) Free
• Play, Craft, Songtime & Refreshments.
• 01234 352814 (Sue)
• Fellowship Centre, Green Lane, Clapham MK41 6EP

Oakley Toddler Group

• Mondays 9.30-11.00am (Term Time)
• Toys and Games for all ages
• Activity Table for your little creators
• Coffee, Tea and Biscuits.
• Juice and Biscuits for all the children. £1 per child
• Village Hall, Church Lane, Oakley MK43 7RJ 

Park Road Methodist Church

• Baby& Toddler Group
• Every Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am (in the hall). 
• Roff Avenue, Bedford MK41 7TJ

Singalong at St Paul’s

• Second Wednesday of the month 10.00am - 10.30am (Term Time) Free
• Singing and storytelling group for pre-school children and their carers, with the option to stay for a drink and a chat afterwards. 
• St Pauls Square, Bedford Mk40 1SQ 
• Tel 01234 340163 (Elaine)

St Mark’s Church Brickhill

Chat & Make

• Tuesdays 9am - 12pm (Term Time)
• Crafts, toys, songs, story and refreshments £1. 
• Term time for babies and toddlers 0-5
• Chat and Play
• Thursdays  9.45am (Term Time)
• Group for Mums & toddlers.0-5 
• St Mark’s Church Community Centre
• Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY
• Tel 01234 342613

Wootton Baptist Chuch Hall

Wrigglers

• Mondays 10-11.30am (Term Time)
• U5's coffee morning. Lots of toys to play with, craft activity and song time. 
• 50p per family. 
• Bedford Road, Wootton 
• Tel 07814 164246

P.M Bridge Group 

• First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm 
• Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. 
• Renhold Village Hall. Tel Ann on 01234 212066

Renhold Bridge Club

• First and third Thursdays of each month 11 am to 2.45pm.
• Break for lunch midway (please bring your own sandwiches); coffee/tea free.
• Friendly duplicate bridge. Members £3; guests and visitors £4.
• Renhold Village Hall. Tel Rod 01234 771858

Bedford Camera Club 

• Every Tuesday 7.30pm
• Just starting out, or a photography enthusiast? Come and join a group of friendly, like minded people for talks and competitions.  
• Scott Lower School, Hawk Drive, Bedford MK41 7JA 
• Contact John Gough 07748572845. 
• www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk.

Scottish Country Dancing - Social Dancing

• Monday evenings 7:45pm to 9:45pm
• £2.50 per session.  First evening free.  Individuals welcome, no experience/partner needed. 
• Wear soft shoes.  
• ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LR.  Keith Rose, 01234 781448, keith@krose.plus.com

Scottish Country Dancing - General Class

• Tuesday evenings 7:30pm to 10pm
• £2.50 per session.  First evening free.  Individuals welcome, no experience/partner needed. 
• Wear soft shoes.
• ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LR.  Keith Rose, 01234 781448, keith@krose.plus.com

Irish Ceili and Set Dancing

• Wednesdays 8 pm to 10 pm 
• £2 per session – first evening free.  
• No partner required. Beginners welcome.
• The Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford.  Ring Pat 01234 308224 for more details.

Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club

• First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm
• Friendly social Folk Dancing Club
• It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments
• No partner required.
• St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594

Linedancing

• Absolute Beginners 7.00pm - 8.00pm (Still Have Room)
• Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm - 10.00pm (Still Have Room)
• Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club, 134 High Street, Kempston
• MK42 7BN (Air Conditioned Hall/On Site Parking)
• Tel  07969847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com

Bedford Folk Dance Club

• Thursday eves 8 - 10 pm
• Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club 
• £2.50 incl. Refreshments
• Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB
• No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574
• www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com

Linedancing 

• Thursday Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN
• Absolute Beginners 7.00pm - 8.00pm (Still Have Room)
• Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm - 10.00pm (Still Have Room)
• www.dancingstars.comli.com tel:07969847553/

Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club

• Friday 8pm to 10pm 9 (Term Time) 
• We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. 
• Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance).
• Chris Rutt email:-carutt@ntlworld.com or telephone 01462 700451
• www.finecompanions.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.

Silver lining Club for the Silver Haired

• First and third Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm FREE
• Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee
• Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside.

Local Friendship Group 

• We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. 
• New members welcome
• Call 07835 732412/07925 910639.
• friendshipclub365@gmail.com

Abbeyfield Bedford Friendship Group

• Second Thursday of the Month 2.00pm-3.30pm
• Meet New People, Make New Friends
• Refreshments provided
• Darell Jeffreys House, 65 Chaucer Road, Bedford,MK40 2AL
• Sarah Curtin 01234 348735 or email s.curtin@abbeyfield.com

Magpie Ladies Group

• Friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm 
• Guest Speakers and social events
• Tea/Coffee and cake included
• New members welcomed
• St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill.  (No meetings in August)
• Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960

Abbeyfield Bedford Friendship Group.

• Meet New People, Make New Friends.
• Second Thursday of the Month
• When: 2.00pm-3.30pm/Refreshments provided
• Where: Darell Jeffreys House, 65 Chaucer Road, Bedford,MK40 2AL
• All enquiries: Sarah Curtin 01234 348735 or email s.curtin@abbeyfield.com

Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes

• Every Monday and Wednesday (except bank holidays)
• Mondays – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room)
• Wednesday – Bedford International Athletics Stadium
• £4 per session Tel 01234 718835
• www.bedford.gov.uk/sport

Bedford Mascular Support Group

• Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am.
• Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road
• Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering 
• central vision loss or Macular Disease. 
• Speakers on a range of related topics. Info 01234 708613.

Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group

• First Tuesday each month 7pm 
• Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ 
• Gentle exercise sessions from 7 - 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer.
• Everyone welcome, you don't need to have a cardiac condition to join us.
• Raffle at the end of the evening.
• Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791

BOSOM PALS – Breast Cancer Charity

• 2nd Wednesday of each month 7.30pm to 9.45pm
• 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.  Good social activities throughout the year.  
• Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BQ
• Contact Denise 01234 771746 or Pauline 01234 350079 or email  bosom-palsbedford@outlook.com

The Higgins Bedford Wellbeing Classes

Gardening for wellbeing 

• Every Monday afternoon (except bank holidays) 
• 2pm – 4pm – free activity

Yoga  

• Every Monday (except bank holidays) 10.30am – 11.30am in our beautiful Wixamtree art gallery

Mindful Table Tennis 

• Every Monday (except bank holidays) 2pm – 3pm  
• £2 per person

Steady and Social Tai Chi 

• Every Tuesday 10am – 11am in our beautiful Wixamtree art gallery

Reminiscence Groups

• First Thursday of every month 11am – 12pm 
• Join Lydia Saul, our Keeper of Social History, with reminiscence boxes and sessions on themes from the past – free activity

 
Saturday Stress Busting

• 26th January, 23rd February, 23rd March 2019
• 1pm - 4pm, Free
• A variety of sociable and relaxing activities to help improve your feelings of wellbeing. Meditative yoga, creative art activities and playing some traditional table-top tennis games.

The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
01234 718618
www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk

Kempston and District Model Railway Society

• Every Monday 7.30pm-10pm 
• NEW VENUE Kempston East Methodist Church.
• New members welcome.
• Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or
• brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

Steady Folk Music Session

• Last Tuesday of each month 7.30pm
• All standards of musician welcome whatever they play.    
• Burnaby Arms, Stanley Street, Bedford MK41 7RU
• Michael Bliss 01234 308449

Bedford Pipe Band 

• Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm
• Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. New members welcome.
• St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford.
• Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475
• Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967
• www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk

Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys

• Meet for breakfast every Tuesday 7.15am for 7.30am start.
• Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers
• The Embankment Hotel, Bedford 
• www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk

Ouse Valley Singers

• Mondays 7.30 p.m
• Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes in the North Beds area. 
• Rehearsals in Sharnbrook Methodist Church performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. 
• Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.

Bedford Gallery Quire

• 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm
• We welcome those interested in singing/playing 'West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century.
• Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford
• Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 
• www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk

MENCAP – Smiley Club

• Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm
• A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. 
• Activities include: Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends!
• Pine Cones Family Centre, (behind Livingstone Lower School) Clapham Road, Bedford.
• For further information please contact the club leader Jeff Smith on 07798 762 808

MENCAP – Sparkle Club

• Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm
• Social club for adults with learning disabilities. 
• Putnoe Primary  School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH.
• www.bedfordmencap.org.uk

FLAG Bedford

• Thursday afternoons 2-4pm
• FLAG Bedford (Friendship Link & Action Group) is a social group for adults with a sensory and/or physical or learning disability, and their carers, who live in the Bedford area.  
• Our aim is to combat social isolation and loneliness. 
• Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford.
• Contact Linda on 07815 196357 or mailto:flag25@hotmail.co.uk

Marlins Special Needs Swimming Club

• Sundays 6.30 - 8pm  
• For learning and physical disabilities. All ages welcome.
• Admission  £2  Carer free
• Oasis Swimming Pool Bedford
• Call Rose on  07954784795 or Val  07973859940
• or just turn up!