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Bedford International Kite Festival comes back to Russell Park on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June.
For the first time, this well-established Festival will be joined by the inaugural Bedford Festival of Motoring. This year will also see ‘Party in the Park’ on Saturday evening, hosted by the team behind the dance stag...
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This Foster Care Fortnight, could you help transform children’s lives in Bedford Borough?
Bedford Borough Council is issuing a call for more foster families in Bedford Borough, as Foster Care Fortnight 2019 begins across the UK.
According to The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity which runs Foster Care Fortnight,...
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Celebrate Love Your Local Market weekend in Bedford town centre!
On Saturday 11th May, there will be lots on for the kids with free face painting from 10-4pm and free balloon modelling from 12.30pm-4.30pm. In addition, Gumbles Amusements will be back in Harpur Square with children’s inflatables and rides.
There will be plenty to see and do, with Bedford’s usual Saturday Charter Market and the Handmade in Bedford Market, bringing delicious produce and locally-made items and ...
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Dave Hodgson has been re-elected Mayor following the Borough-wide Mayoral election on 2nd May 2019.
As Bedford Borough’s directly elected Mayor he will head the Council, have considerable decision-making power and will represent the borough at a local and national level.
Dave Hodgson was first elected Mayor of Bedford Borough in October 2009.
Results:
Mayoral Election
2nd May 2019
The Higgins Bedford is hosting ‘Wellbeing for Life’ activities on Wednesday 22nd May, as part of Dementia Action Week. Dementia Action Week unites us all to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
There will be free taster sessions to exercise mind, body and soul with activities including tai chi, yoga, relaxation, languages, art, living history, line dancing, and a community singing experience with The Moonlighters. These will be a great chance to try something new in a ...
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Local Election Day is Thursday 2nd May, when elections will be held for the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Borough Councillors, and Parish and Town Councillors where areas have parish/town councils that are contested (ie. more candidates than seats on the Council).
Philip Simpkins, Chief Executive at Bedford Borough Council said “Remember to have your say in the local elections on Thursday 2nd May. Most importantly, remember that your vote is yours alone.
“Whether you are voting...
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Thieves have broken into a number of parking meters in the Ampthill Road area stealing hundreds of pounds in recent weeks.
The crooks drilled holes into the meters in the early hours of the morning and emptied the cash boxes and caused significant damage resulting in the meters being out of action.
Many such crimes have taken place across the Borough recently and have cost the taxpayer huge sums in lost revenue and repairing the damaged machines.
A Bedford ...
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7th May: John Bunyan, Bedford and Beyond by John Pestell
9th May: Bunyan to the Brickworks Reminiscence Session
25th May: Pride, Inspiration, Hope: Bedfordshire Brickworks Day
26th May: From Open Fields to Fletton Bricks: a History of Landscapes in Bedfordshire from John Bunyan to Sir Malcolm Stewart by Brian Kerr
As part of the exhibition, ‘Pride Inspiration Hope’ The Journey From Bunyan to the Brickworks, The Higgins Bedford will host a variety of accompan...
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A weekend of free sports and activity programmes for women and girls comes to Bedford this weekend.
John Bunyan Sport and Fitness, Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Bedford Park, and Central Library will all be hosting sports and activity sessions from Friday 26th April to Sunday 28th April.
Activities including walking netball and football, cheer leading, spin class, yoga, and even a tug of war.
A Council spokesperson said “It is fantastic to be able to offer...
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