Guest Writer, Author at Bedford Independent

Bedford Hockey Club prepares for new season with ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions

A four-week programme of Back to Hockey, at Bedford Hockey Club, has brought an influx of new players. The sessions, run by qualified club coaches and supported by existing members...

Jump season comes to a close at Huntingdon after busy May action

Horse racing action at Bedford's nearest track came to a close in the searing heat of Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), with familiar names in the winner's enclosure at Huntingdon...

Huntingdon Races to host ‘Syndicate Night’ encouraging locals into horseracing ownership

Bedford's nearest horse racing track at Huntingdon is hosting an RSA 'Syndicate Night' on Tuesday, 19 May in an effort to boost horseracing ownership. This comes after Huntingdon's...

Interview: Club culture with the legendary Colin Curtis

REMEDY has been hosting inclusive dance parties in Bedford since 2025. On Saturday (25 April), they are back at Dom Polski and this time, they have one of the UK’s most influential DJs and...

Champion jockey Sean Bowen features on seven-race card at busy Huntingdon

All the latest from Bedford's nearest jumps track as Secret Des Dieux looks set for Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park next month, after winning in impressive style at Huntingdon on Thursday...

Big name trainers win at Huntingdon ahead of the prized Cheltenham Festival

February is a busy month for Bedford's nearest racecourse at Huntingdon, with some big name jockeys and trainers visiting the racecourse, ahead of a busy card during half-term week...

Bedford Town pay tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer Mike John

Bedford Town Football Club has paid tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer, Mike John whose influence, commitment and character helped shape the modern identity of the Eagles...

Review: A fabulous evening with Bedford Sinfonia at St Paul’s Church

Bedford Sinfonia, under the baton of Ian Smith, delivered a great performance on Saturday, 3 May, treating a record audience at St Paul’s Church to a beautiful programme of English orchestral music. The evening began with a...

Guest writer: What do we truly want from our high streets?

Rosanna Heasman is the owner of an eco and refill shop, The Store on St Cuthbert's Street. As a fellow independent retailer announces its closure, Rosanna asks the question, 'What do we truly want from our high streets?'...

Review: Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra leaves audience spellbound

The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) once again captivated audiences this season, performing to a near-capacity crowd at Bedford’s Corn Exchange on Saturday...