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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

Got something that’s broken, that you think could be repaired if only you knew how? Do you hate the thought of throwing things away simply because you don’t have the know-how or necessary tools? Then...
The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle presents a charity Rock n Roll fundraiser with headliners The Quireboys and support from Cherry Lee Mewis and Thr3e. Tickets £15.00 available from Esquires and See Tickets https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-quireboys-unplugged-charity-fundraiser-/bedford-esquires/1210936
Companions’ Bread Club is held the first Saturday of every month from 10am at their bakery on Mill Street. Relaxed and informal, it’s basically, a coffee morning themed around bread!  Membership is just £5 a year which allows the use...
Jean-Luc Almond
Two local artists, with very different approaches to figurative art, have an exhibition opening today (Tuesday) at the Basement @ Bunyan...
Sit down, put your feet up and grab an eggnnog: the December issue of the Bedford Clanger is here! In this issue we've got our essential guide to a very Bedford Christmas, an EXCLUSIVE interview with artist...
It's official. Bedford's Tom Grennan has just found out he has secured his first number one album and we couldn't be prouder. "My Bedford people, thank you SO much for making a Bedford boy's dream come...
With live music, craft ales and ciders plus recent releases from Charles Wells’ fantastic Wandering Brewer project, this promises to be a fun-filled weekend at the Knife & Cleaver in Houghton Conquest.  The pub’s outdoor...
Here’s your essential guide to what’s on in Bedford over the next 10 days – including festive fun, music of all genres, film, theatre dance and culture...
The fifth annual Handmade Christmas Market is back on Saturday the 18th November at Kings House 245 Ampthill Road. MK42 9AZ Free entry for guests from 10am -2pm and free parking Fabulous chance to buy unique handmade presents for Christmas!
Children from St Gregory's School featured in a 1973 documentary for BBC's Nationwide programme. Image: BBC Archive
Were you one of the children from St Gregory's Middle School who was featured in a documentary film for the BBC's Nationwide programme in 1973? If so, Bedford Music Club would love to hear from you as part of their Festival of Italian Music...
The next Summer Sessions headliner has just been announced, and we're excited to reveal that Pete Tong is the latest superstar DJ to make his debut at Bedford Park. On Friday 5 July, Pete will be bringing...
Olly Walker GENESIS
You only need to look at the events coming up at pubs around the Borough or at Esquires to see that Bedford punches above its weight when it comes to live bands, but what...