Win a £100 Michael R Peters voucher in our birthday giveaway

The Euronics penguin outside Michael R Peters on the Broadway in Bedford.
Michael R Peters shop front 2026. Image: Michael R Peters

To help celebrate their 60th anniversary, we’re delighted to have partnered with the team at Michael R Peters to give one lucky reader the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend in the shop.

Since it first opened its doors in 1966, Michael R Peters has become one of Bedford’s most-loved independent businesses and 60 years on, it’s still going strong.

Read: Michael R Peters: A Bedford institution celebrates 60 years in business

“Mike and his wife Mary started the empire back in 1966,” said director Paul Mead, who has been with the company since 1982.

“Over the years, we’ve adapted and evolved the business to reflect the changing times, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 60th birthday this year.”

As part of their celebrations, not only are they giving one lucky Bedford Independent reader the chance to win a £100 voucher, but their 60th customer every month will receive a surprise treat.

Birthday giveaway

To be in with a chance to win the £100 voucher, email your full name and address along with the correct answer to the following question to win@bedfordindependent.co.uk by midnight on Friday, 10 April.

Question: What year did Michael R Peters open?

The winner will be notified on the following Monday.

Terms and conditions can be found here.

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