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Bedford River Festival

Mayor Dave Hodgson

Less than 200 days to River Festival 2020

 Happy New Year! There are now less than 200 days until River Festival 2020 – this is just one of many things I am looking forward to this year...
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Jet Boots Bob at Bedford River Festival in front of the town bridge Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford River Festival bans single use plastic

Single-use plastics are being banned from bars at next year’s Bedford River Festival as part of the council’s drive to become more environmentally friendly. And a meeting of...
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Bedford River Festival regatta along The Embankment on a sunny day.

Bedford High Street to be closed during River Festival

Bedford High Street will be closed for the 2020 River Festival. Mayor Dave Hodgson made the announcement at the Eagle Brewery last week at an event to launch the 2020 festivities. Speaking to...
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Jet Boots Bob at Bedford River Festival in front of the town bridge Image: Bedford Borough Council

The countdown to Bedford’s 2020 River Festival has begun

The Bedford River Festival 2020 will take place on the weekend of 18 to 19 July, with organisers busy pulling together the event which is now less than a year away. The last river...
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Bedford Borough Council issues warning over River Festival ‘scam’

Bedford Borough Council has issued a warning over a possible River Festival scam that claims to be providing tickets for the event. The Facebook page, All Things Beds...
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