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Young growers show pride, skill and teamwork at Bedford market day

Primary school pupils took centre stage at Bedford Market on 2 July, proudly selling produce they had grown themselves as part of the Young Marketeers programme. Despite the rain, the children...

“Get yer fruit and veg ‘ere” – Bedford school children to be market traders for the day

Primary school children across Bedford will soon be setting up stalls alongside seasoned market traders this week, to sell their fresh, school-grown fruit and vegetables as part of a nationwide initiative..

Shock and sadness as Bedford Food Bank ceases its relationship with Bedford Who Charity Con

Bedfordians have reacted in shock after it was announced that Bedford Food Bank has ceased its relationship with Bedford Who Charity Con and will no longer accept donations from the popular not-for-profit...

Kempston Rural Primary thanked for much-needed donation to Bedford Foodbank

Students at Kempston Rural Primary School have donated a quarter of a tonne of food to Bedford Foodbank - enough to feed over 600 people in need. While the school has raised funds for their own projects...

National Highways’ volunteers help Bedford Foodbank move into their new home

Volunteers from National Highways and their suppliers have saved a local charity nearly £14,000 by helping them move into their new warehouse. Bedford Foodbank has recently seen a 42% increase in demand...

Opinion: Bedford’s generosity is more than just financial

This month, Bedford was crowned the second most generous town in the UK by the donation platform JustGiving. Of course, this is no surprise to most people who live here...

JustGiving names Bedford as UK’s second most generous town

Bedford has been named the second most generous town in the UK, according to the fundraising platform JustGiving. In JustGiving's round-up of 2022, Bedford...

Live music ‘on the platforms’ as Bedford train station raises money for Bedford Foodbank

Thameslink and the Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership are hosting a series of live music concerts next week to entertain passengers and locals while raising money and collections...

Primary school’s ‘reverse advent calendar’ to provide donations for Bedford Foodbank

A primary school in Wilden has set up a 'reverse advent calendar' to encourage pupils to think of others during the festive period... Wilden VA Primary School is filling 40 advent boxes...

£50,000 boost to Bedford Foodbank thanks to council grant

To help support people who are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, Bedford Foodbank has received a grant of £50,000 from the Council. Rising living costs and increasing...

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