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Harrold residents step out in support of Bedfordshire school girl’s cancer fight

Supporters of a children’s cancer and leukaemia fund are walking a million steps to raise money for childhood cancer research. Harrold Mum, Hannah Spencer set up...

Bedford duo take on epic bike ride to raise much-needed funds for Keech Hospice

Two men from Bedford are taking on an epic cycling challenge to raise much-needed funds for a charity that is very close to their hearts. On 21 June, Mark Russell and Simon Fish will complete a 250 mile...

‘Captain Tom 100’ campaign supported by Bedford School and grandson Benjie

Pupils at Bedford School are among the first in the country to pledge their support to the fundraising campaign launched in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore...

Two local charities to benefit from fundraising golf day

Harpur Centre team take inspiration from Captain Sir Tom to raise money for his Foundation

The team at Bedford's Harpur Centre are undertaking a challenge in memory of Sir Captain Tom Moore, to raise money for his charitable foundation...

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire appoints five new Deputy Lieutenants

Following agreement from HM The Queen, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, signed the Commissions of five new Deputy Lieutenants of the County of Bedfordshire on 1 March 2021 and an announcement...

Bedford’s rescued animals get some Valentine’s love

Rescued animals in Bedford and the surrounding area received some much-needed love this month after National Animal Welfare Trust Bedfordshire received a surprise donation on Valentine's Day. £2,000 was paid into...

Hospital Radio Bedford launches ’24 hours for A&E’ to support £1m fundraising appeal

At 10am on Wednesday 24 February, 13 presenters from Hospital Radio Bedford (HRB) will begin broadcasting live and non-stop for 24 hours to support a charity fundraiser...

Emmaus homelessness charity launches Ready Meals takeaway service

Homelessness charity, Emmaus Village Carlton, has launched a new service, aiming to help raise vital funds while its Home Store and Bistro are closed during lockdown...

Bedford man sets himself one-million-metre rowing challenge to help wounded veterans

A Bedford man has set himself a target to row one million meters to raise £10,000 for veterans who have lost limbs while serving in the UK armed forces. Former soldier, Gary Huntley, is rowing the...

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