Charity

Letter to Editor: Thanks for the Memory Walks

Every Autumn, Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk events across the UK see thousands of people come together to raise money to help defeat dementia...

Bedford Borough Council awards £23,000 grant to local Foodbank

Bedford Foodbank has been given a boost to help families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a £23,000 government grant from...

Bedford Samaritans volunteers on call on World Mental Health Day and everyday

Today (Saturday), is World Mental Health Day (WMHD) and whilst the world will recognise this and share messages of support, Bedford Samaritans Volunteers...

Hair stylist offers free haircuts for a year in aid of Bedford children’s charity

A Kempston-based hair stylist has launched a charity fundraiser, with the prize of free haircuts for a year. Marika Coluccino, a stylist at Mario's...

Original artwork for just £20 at MS Therapy Centre’s online sale

Cost-conscious art fans are in for a treat this Saturday (3 October), with nearly 200 postcard-sized original artworks being sold for just £20 each in...

Epic 630 mile walk in support of Bedford Samaritans

A Bedford Samaritans volunteer is taking on a epic coastal walk to raise money for the charity. Lesley Wood has been a Listening Volunteer at...

166km sponsored walk from Bedford – Brighton to raise money for children’s cancer charity

A Bedford man is walking 166km to Brighton this weekend to raise money for a children's cancer charity. Godwin 'Goddo' Debattista will...

Gale Trust awards SMART CJS £5,000 donation to support Bedford’s homeless

A charity supporting Bedford's homeless has been awarded a £5,000 grant to help with staff costs in the coming six months...

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