Bedford Open Door

Mayor of Bedford’s Charity announces donations to three local charities

Charities helping Bedford people in need are set to receive a cash boost from the Mayor of Bedford’s Charity. £500 each has been awarded to Bedford Open Door, Foodbank Bedford, and...

Rotary Club launches crowdfunder to support mental health provision for young people

A Bedford Rotary Club has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support an extra 240 hours of therapy sessions for young people. After local fundraising events were postponed due to Covid...

Letters: Family shares Father Christmas message to raise funds in son’s memory

It would be wonderful if you could spread awareness of a wonderful festive initiative to bring festive cheer to children and to raise funds for local charities...

Sharnbrook Garden Party aims to raise mental health awareness

In what's hoped will become an annual event, the Sharnbrook Garden Party & Music Festival this weekend has been organised to highlight and support local mental health services...

Tulips to go as Embankment flowers are spread across the Borough

Local charities, community groups and schools have been given thousands of tulip bulbs that were part of displays along The Embankment in Bedford. With seasons changing and replanting...

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