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Bedford Clanger

The Bedford Clanger, your What’s on in Bedford and entertainment and leisure guide, when and where you want it.

The Bedford Clanger is the sister publication of the Bedford Independent – or more like the fun aunt or uncle – still delivering the facts but with a strong focus on the FUN stuff and what’s on in Bedford.

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It was launched in 2011 to give a platform to the music, art, culture, food, drink and independent businesses that make Bedford so unique.

Over the years, it has championed the work of local creatives on its cover including Marisa StracciaTalia GilesKatie AllenTabitha MaryCat LaneMique MoriuchiSara SayerDavid LitchfieldTodd RobinsonChristian Webb and Terri Gipson and worked with designers including Kristina BullenAdam Boreham and Emma Lemon to bring the pages to life.

Originally a monthly print publication, the Bedford Clanger is now online only and can be found on the Bedford Independent website.

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Emma again,” said Clanger founder and editor, Erica Roffe.

“Over the years it’s been a privilege to work with so many members of Bedford’s creative community and an honour to see many of them go onto bigger and better things.

“We look forward to many more years of showcasing the best of Bedford’s cultural scene and proving everyone who says there’s nothing to do in Bedford completely wrong.”

You’re What’s On Guide for Bedford, Bedfordshire

Sir David Jason
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Bedford Festival of Motoring 3
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Image: John Robb
A father of three was branded a ‘hero’ after saving a little girl from drowning at Bedford River festival on Saturday 22 July. People were screaming but John dived in fully clothed...
Brothers-in-law Steve Curd and Rob Acheson have recently transformed a neglected unit on Roff Avenue into a thriving barber shop. Originally from London, Steve has been barbering in Northamptonshire for the last 10 years. While Rob...
Here are just a few photos from this weekend's Bedford River Festival 2022. From funfair rides to live music, happy crowds and river fun, there really was something for everyone!...
Brewpoint Brewery Artists Impression
Brewpoint, the new flagship Bedford brewery, venue and home of Wells & Co in Fairhill, near Clapham is gathering momentum, and the Bedford Independent...
ITV's Stephen Mulhern hosts In For a Penny
If you're at a loose end this Friday and Saturday, then ITV may have just the solution. They are coming to Bedford and are looking for people to take part in a variety of games for the In For a Penny show with...
60009 Union of South Africa
Bedford train fanatics can catch a glimpse of an iconic steam train as it heads for York this weekend. The ex-LNER A4 No. 60009...
Bedford Park Concerts Saturday 2019
Rita Ora has pulled out of her headline spot at Bedford Park Concerts leaving organisers and fans devastated. The singer, who has recently performed at the Montreux...
Bedford's newest food and drink venue reopens today (Thursday) and is one of the town's best-kept secrets. With access off Goldington Road, The Burrow is a purpose-built bar...
Hometown tourist
We're often guilty of taking for granted what's right on our doorstep, and never more so than when it comes to the beauty of Bedford...