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

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

All Nations Church
Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7QF

• New Mums & Babies Group

Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12.00pm.

Mums are able to come along and get to know other mums. From time to time, depending on need and interest we put on talks on child development, baby weaning, play ideas etc.

• Toddler Group

Wednesdays, 1.30pm - 3.00pm (Term Time)

Parents and carers of children aged from birth to 4 years are welcome to drop in, have a drink and chat while the children enjoy craft, play and music activities.

• Kids Club

Wednesdays, 5.45pm - 7.00pm (Term Time)

A mixture of games, quizzes and challenges, and each week we have a short bible story told through puppets, drama or interactive storytelling.

• Toddlers For Dads

Third Saturday of each month 10.00am - 12.00pm

This group gives dads the opportunity to meet up with other dads and join in with their children’s activities.

 

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
 

Biddenham U5's Playgroup

• £2 for up to 3 children.  First time is free.
• Biddenahm Village Hall, Nodders Way, Biddenham.
• Call 07854 974474

Bromham Baptist Church

Mess & Music

• Free-play and arts and crafts, followed by music-songs with actions and instruments for babies and toddlers
• Snacks and 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

Herrings Green Activity Farm 

Mother & Toddler Group

• July 4th, 10th & 16th, 9.30am-11.30am
• Lots of activities planned including meeting the rabbits and guinea pigs, meeting the farm animals, craft activities, play time and more. Juice and biscuits are provided.
• ​​​​​​​£4.00 per child with an optional £3.50 for mum if you would like a tea/coffee and a slice of cake
• No need to book!

JelliTots

• Tuesdays 10am – 11.30am (Term Time)
• Play, craft, stories and songs for babies and children 0-3yrs
• Tea, Biscuits & snacks. £1 per child
• Church Lane Community Centre, Bedford MK41 0PW

Maypole Farm, Kempston

• Wednesday 9.30am - 11.00am
• Crafts, colouring, books and more
• £1 per child
• Fletcher Road, Bedford, MK427FY

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

Salvation Army - Little Angels Toddler Group

• Fridays 9.30am-11.30am (term time)
• Hour of free play, juice and biscuits provided, followed by singing. 
• Suggested donation £1
• Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1NY

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

Tiddlywinks

• Thursdays 9.30am - 11am
• £2 per session. Price includes snack and drink for all.
• Craft activity every week.
• Kempston Hammers Social Club, High Street,
• Kempston MK42 7BN
• Ruth 07825 380966 Julie 07949 550736

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
• Church Barn, Church End, Biddenham MK40 4RS
• 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

Golden Friendship Club - for the over 50's

• Every Thursday 2 - 4pm
• Christ the King Parish Hall
• Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP
• Bingo, cards, tea and talk, outings, lunches and more.
• For information call on 01234 304382

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

Local Friendship Group.

• We meet at a local public venue every Wednesday 7 to 10pm.
• New members Welcome
• Call 07835 732412/07925 910639.
• Email: 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 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 Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791 or email tednmary.jolliffe@gmail.com

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 Wednesday 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!

Bedford Community Bible Study

• "What is the bible?" A seven week course
• Tuesdays 10th September  to  22nd October.
• A warm and friendly group finding out more about the bible.
• We meet at All Nations Church, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QF.
• Contact Alyson Little: little_alyson@hotmail.com

Bedford & District Scale Model Club

• Alternate Tuesday evenings 7.00pm-10.00pm​​​​​​​
• Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, MK42 7NR
• Did you build Airfix kits in your youth? Are you looking to return to the hobby? Are you an experienced modeller looking to hook up with like-minded people and pass on hints and tips? Or are you a complete novice looking to make a start on your first kit? We welcome all ages, whatever your skill level, and welcome all types of modelling subjects and media.  Our main aim to is to have fun and exchange ideas and advice in a friendly atmosphere. Check out meeting times at www.bedfordmodelclub.co.uk or call Mark Peacock on 07963 956221