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Positivity wins in Bedford Independent festive giveaway

The winners of the Bedford Independent festive prize draw have now been picked and if you're one of the lucky ones, an email will have already winged its way to you...
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Prizes galore in our fabulous festive giveaway…

Roll up, roll up, it's the Bedford Independent's fabulous festive giveaway, with 13 incredible prizes up for grabs. From escape room experiences to afternoon tea, hampers to houseplants...
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children drawing

Bedford primary school children invited to design the Mayor’s official Christmas card

All primary school children in Bedford Borough have been invited by the Mayor to help design his oficial Christmas card. Mayor Dave Hodgson...
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Young Playwright Competition keeps Sharnbrook Mill Theatre alive

A local theatre company has found a creative way to keep connected with its members during the coronavirus pandemic. The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre has been...
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Lucy Patty

Carlton Primary pupil cleans up in national hand washing competition

A 10-year-old pupil from Carlton Primary School in Bedford has been crowned hand washing champion in a national competition...
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Competition: your chance to win a hand-lettered map of Bedfordshire by Jen Roffe

We might not be able to explore the beautiful county of Bedfordshire as much as we'd like right now, but Explore Bedford have a competition that we're...
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Brewpoint challenges local creatives to make designs on their beers

Ever fancied seeing your artwork in pride of place on the bar at your local pub? Brewpoint, the new flagship Bedford brewery, venue and home of Wells & Co...
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Bedford Modern School ‘Team Bionic’ wins best designed robot at Lego tournament

A group of students from Bedford Modern School have won the award for Best Designed Robot at the regional First Lego League tournament held at...
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Craft making

Calling Bedfordshire’s crafters…

Local artists and crafters are being asked to enter their creations into a regional competition which will celebrate the wealth of creative talent in...
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Win a ‘fully loaded’ package to Hops and Dreams craft beer festival

Bedford's newest beer festival is this weekend and you and a mate could be there thanks to the organisers and Bedford Independent. As media partners to what will be a beer lover's...
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