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Local charity chief executive, David Henderson

Bedfordian to take on sport through the night as part of “24 in 24” charity challenge

From touch rugby to rowing and from cycling to pilates, a Bedfordian is attempting a daunting challenge in aid of charity, MOVE Against Cancer. To play 24 sports in 24 hours...
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Group of young runners for Bedford Junior Parkrun

Two young Bedford runners to become the first in the county to reach 250 junior parkruns

Two budding young runners are due to break a record come December as they become the first two children to take part in 250 Junior Parkruns that take place at Jubilee Park in Bedford...
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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...
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Everyone welcome as Bedford Park celebrates its 500th parkrun

This Saturday (16 July) sees Bedford parkrun notch up its 500th event - and everyone’s welcome to help them celebrate and collect donations for Bedford Foodbank. The first parkrun in...
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Bedford Parkrun

Bedford Parkrun organisers ‘cannot confirm’ events will resume in October

Despite national Parkrun events resuming by the end of October, Bedford's Parkrun team has confirmed that they have no immediate plans to bring back...
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Merry Christmas to all our readers – and Parkrunners

The traditional Christmas Parkrun will once again take place this morning (25 December) at 9am in Bedford Park. The timed 5km race is a regular fixture...
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Bedford Parkrun cancelled amid fears of high winds

With winds of 43mph forecast for tomorrow (Saturday) morning, the directors of Bedford Parkrun have taken the decision to cancel the event.
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Bedford registers its 1000th blood stem cell donor

1000 blood stem cell registrations have now been made thanks to DKMS Beds Hub, That means more people with a blood cancer or blood disorders have the chance of finding...
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Bedford Park runners urged to register for blood stem cell donation

Bedford Park runners are being asked to register as potential blood stem cell donors and go on standby to save a life. Tomorrow (20 April) the DKMS team will host a...
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