Christmas

Bedford personal trainer says no need to feel guilty about festive food

With the last two years we’ve had, and the chance many of us will be having a ball with loved ones this Christmas, a Bedford personal trainer has said there’s no need to feel guilty if...

Monthly Column: Christmas message from Mohammad Yasin MP

The ongoing pandemic has been awful for everybody. And it’s difficult for all of us to face the prospect of making alternative plans. But too many families have lost loved ones this year...

10-year-old from Shackleton Primary wins Mayor’s Christmas card competition

After choosing from over 400 entries, Mayor Dave Hodgson has today announced the winner of his Christmas card competition. Children from across the Borough sent...

Bedford Blues Foundation to reignite foodbank efforts this Christmas

After the enormous success of 2020, the Blues Foundation are returning with efforts to help families in need this Christmas with another huge foodbank...

The best of festive food and drink in Bedford this Christmas

Food and drink is synonymous with Christmas; whether it's spending time with friends and family or heading out for a festive party. After last year's December lockdown...

No need for fireworks, Christmas markets will spread festive cheer in Bedford

Bedfordians will be treated to three weeks of Christmas markets every December weekend in the run-up to Christmas this year, instead of the annual fireworks display along the...

Over 270 streets preparing for Doorstep Carols at 6pm tonight…

Over 270 streets have registered to take part in this evening's Doorstep Carols, a chance for friends and neighbours to share some socially distanced, tier 4-appropriate festive cheer...

Bedfordshire Police officers and staff donate presents to elderly patients at Bedford Hospital

Staff and officers at Bedfordshire police have shown they're filled with the spirit of Christmas by donating presents to elderly patients at Bedford Hospital. Many of the patients will be spending...

Letters: Family shares Father Christmas message to raise funds in son’s memory

It would be wonderful if you could spread awareness of a wonderful festive initiative to bring festive cheer to children and to raise funds for local charities...

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