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9 November 2026
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Father Christmas in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas takes up residence in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas is taking up his annual residence at the Harpur Centre from this Saturday - and he's looking forward to welcoming the town's children into his festive Grotto...
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Santa’s making a flying visit to Kempston Christmas light switch-on

Santa will be paying a flying visit to Kempston on Sunday (27 November) to switch on the Christmas lights and get the festive season started. The fun-filled festive day will...
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Motorbiking Santas bring Christmas cheer to Bedford Hospital

A leather clad Santa revved into Bedford hospital on a motorbike yesterday delivering some much-needed Christmas cheer to patients and staff. The big man was joined by several...
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Letters: Personalised letter from Santa to support NSPCC and Childline

We all need a touch of Christmas magic this year. That’s why Santa’s workshop is open, and Santa and his elves are busy writing, sealing and posting letters that will...
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Father Christmas visits Bedford with Bedfordshire Police

‘Police Navidad’ as Father Christmas makes a special visit to Bedford

Father Christmas been visiting Bedford's boys and girls for the last couple of weeks, to make sure they're all being good and check what presents they've asked for. He also took time out of...
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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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Letters: A letter from Santa to support NSPCC

As Christmas draws ever nearer, why not get the little ones excited for the big day with a Letter from Santa? It's a great way to bring joy to your own family...
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Santa gets ready for Christmas on the Marston Vale Line

Father Christmas warmed up for tonight's annual dash across to deliver presents across the world by entertaining young travellers on the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley...
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Father Christmas says he’s feeling festive as Christmas arrives in Bedford

The main man himself, Father Christmas, has been speaking to the Bedford Independent ahead of opening his grotto in the Harpur Shopping Centre tomorrow...
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