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The John Bunyan Centre to host free inaugural Wellbeing Games

John Bunyan Sports and Fitness, in partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) and Bedford Borough Council, is hosting the Bedfordshire and Luton Wellbeing Games...

Charity summer ball raises thousands for Bedford charities

A record £11,700 was raised at the bi-annual Towers Charity Summer Ball in aid of two vital local charities, the Bedford Blues Foundation and the Primrose Car Service. Held at the Bedford...

Air ambulance charity calls on the public to name their new Mascot

The lifesaving charity, Magpas Air Ambulance, has welcomed a recruit in the form of their new Mascot, and the charity is looking for help in choosing a name for it. The air ambulance charity...

Feline friends longing for a place together to call home

Two cats – Blue and Lucy – are searching for a home together after their owner became too ill to look after them. Both cats were handed over to Cats Protection Bedford & Biggleswade...

Bedford woman’s viral video helps ‘The Parky Charter’ gain nearly 30,000 signatures

A new raw, emotional, moving plea on TikTok created by a Bedford Resident asking people to sign a petition named ‘The Parky Charter’ has gone viral. Before the video was posted on the...

Bedford Giving launches website for parents worried about their child’s mental health

Local charity Bedford Giving has launched a new website for its 'Follow The Pink Link' campaign, designed to help parents and guardians concerned about their child or teenager’s mental health find...

Campaign launched to restore grave of Bedford’s Waterloo hero

A fundraising campaign has been launched to restore the gravestone of Sergeant Major Matthew Clay, a decorated veteran of the Battle of Waterloo whose final resting place lies in Bedford’s Foster...

Bedfordshire churches urged to take part in vital building survey

This week, Churches of all denominations in Bedfordshire are being urged to participate in a national study launched to assess the state of church buildings and celebrate the community...

Tall Ships Youth Trust offers smooth sailing for Bedfordshire teens with an ocean adventure

Funding is now available for young people in Bedfordshire to experience a voyage of exploration with Tall Ships Youth Trust. Individuals between 12 and 25 have the opportunity to experience a...

Ampthill and Flitwick LGBT group brings together the queer community with a picnic

To celebrate Pride this year, Proud AF (Ampthill and Flitwick) hosted its annual Pride picnic in Ampthill Park, bringing the community together and creating a safe space for LGBT+ people...