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Local Bedford artists launch new online store

A group of local artists have launched a new online shop called The Arty Girafffe - A Really Friendly Shop to share their work with a wider audience. Each of the artists has a learning disability and/or autism and the launch of the online shop...

Don’t miss out on tickets to this year’s Living It Up extravaganza

It's the theatre event of the year - yes, the Living It Up Performing Arts Centre has announced the date of its annual show and tickets are on sale now. For one night only, the University of Bedfordshire...

Fun guaranteed: volunteers needed for party nights in Bedford

A scheme run by a Bedford charity that helps adults with learning disabilities and/or autism attend safe and fun pub and club style nights out is looking for volunteers to help it continue...

Murder in Wonderland: Five stars for this hilarious and heartwarming whodunnit

It’s hard to put down in words what a joyful, heartwarming and hilarious time was had at the University of Bedfordshire Theatre on Tuesday (17 January), at Living It Up Performing Arts’ production...

Living It Up celebrates charitable status

A local community interest company (CIC) providing social and educational opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism is celebrating gaining charitable status...

Bedford charity celebrates £95,000 National Lottery funding

A charity based in Bedford is celebrating after being awarded over £95,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Gig Buddies...

‘The friendliest shop in Bedford’ opens offering unique gifts and service with a smile

Bedford's newest shop not only boasts a range of unique handmade products, but also that it's the friendliest shop in Bedford. The Arty Giraffe 'A Really Friendly Shop' opens...

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