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A cartoon advertising the Monster Hunt treasure hunt in Bedford

‘Monster’ treasure hunt hits town centre in collaboration with We Are Bedford

A weekly treasure hunt, with clues released on the We Are Bedford Facebook group, is launching this Saturday (23 May) to celebrate the release of a new children's book...
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BookTastic children’s book festival launches its star-studded weekend lineup

Calling all bookworms from Bedford and beyond, BookTastic children’s book festival has announced the line-up for its big book weekend at the Place Theatre on 9 and 10 July. The two-day...
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World Book Day – our best reading recommendations for children of all ages

Bedford book blogger James Cross is passionate about getting children reading and sharing his love for books that might have slipped under the radar. Ahead of World Book Day tomorrow (Thursday)...
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Nicholas Goldwin and Julia Jarman

Young Bedford Writers: Nicholas Goldwin speaks to Riseley author Julia Jarman

In our ongoing support of younger writers and future journalists, the Bedford Independent is delighted to welcome Milton Earnest teenager, Nicholas Goldwin to our pages. The 17-year-old has...
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Where’s Uncle Al Sarah Harrison Eva Hibbs

Bedford illustrator creates book to help families talk about grief

A Bedford-based illustrator has collaborated on a new book to help children and families talk about death and how they are affected by grief...
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