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9 November 2026
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A Gig Buddy with her partner pretending to sing into a blow up microphone at The Standard, Bedford. Image: Living It Up

Gig Buddies Bedford says it’s time to stay up late

Gig Buddies Bedford will join a national celebration of real social lives and late-night fun this spring as part of Stay Up Late Week – a campaign by the charity Stay Up Late, running from...
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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...
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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...
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News of u-turn on vaccine for adults with learning disabilities welcomed by Bedford charity

A charity that works with adults with learning disabilities in Bedford welcomed the Government's vaccine u-turn yesterday (Wednesday). Following a campaign by DJ Jo Whiley, the government has announced that vaccinations...
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Gig Buddies

Gig Buddies are just £461 short of their crowdfunding target. Can you help?

Bedford charity, Gig Buddies is just £461 short of its Aviva Community Fund Crowdfunder, and is hoping generous Bedfordians will help them reach their...
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