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Young Bedfordians taking part in a gymnastics class as part of summer holiday activities in Wixams Image supplied by empr

Free summer holiday activity programme returns to Wixams for local families

Four weeks of free summer holiday activities are returning to Wixams to support local families with cost-of-living pressures while providing sports, crafts, and inclusive SEND sessions...
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Column: Bedford Blues Foundation – Giving young people a new perspective through sport

Giving young people a new perspective through sport. After five years in operation, Bedford Blues Foundation is more determined than ever to help young people thrive. Since launching operationally...
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Violet Alison, 12, soaring above the pitch at Twickenham Stadium for a charity zip wire challenge. Image: Bedford Independent

Daredevil Bedfordians raise over £21,000 in Twickenham charity zip wire event

More than 40 fundraisers took on a 150-metre zip wire challenge at Twickenham Stadium, raising over £21,000 for charities, including Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends and the Blues Foundation...
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A man in a white shirt and black tie makes a bid during the auction at the Towers Summer Ball 2025. Image: Club Towers

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...
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Three Bedford charities awarded £40k to support those in need

Three charities operating in Bedford borough have been awarded a share of £40,000 from the House of Industry Estate, a trust that is managed by Bedford Borough Council, which...
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Sue Pearson running through Priory Country Park during her seven marathons in seven days challenge at sunrise. Image: the Pearson family

Seven marathons, three charities, one incredible week for Bedford’s Sue Pearson

Most people would call running one marathon a year a major accomplishment, but Bedfordian Sue Pearson has completed seven in just seven days, clocking 184 miles across Bedfordshire to raise money...
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Bedford Blues fly half, Will Maisey in action against London Scottish December 2024

Goldington Road hosts Bedford Blues double header on Foundation Day

Bedford Blues are back in action after a well-earned week of rest, looking to cement second place in the Championship table as they welcome London Scottish to Goldington Road on Saturday...
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Club Towers members in fancy dress to take part in their Charithy Spinathon. There are Minions, Chappell Roan, Minnie Mouse and someone in hi-vis.

Charity Spinathon raises nearly £5,000 for local charities

Members of a Bedford health club took part in a five-hour indoor cycling marathon earlier this month to raise money for local charities The Bedford Blues Foundation and Primrose...
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