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Children's concert. Image Philharmonia

Giveaway: Win four tickets to the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Tales of Winnie the Pooh concert

This half term, the Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing one of the most beloved of all children's books to life, with a family concert inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh. Enter the Hundred Acre Wood...
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The Euronics penguin outside Michael R Peters on the Broadway in Bedford.

Win a £100 Michael R Peters voucher in our birthday giveaway

To help celebrate their 60th anniversary, we're delighted to have partnered with the team at Michael R Peters to give one lucky reader the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend in the shop...
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A high-tech keyboard with backlit keys computers online internet Image YongGuang Tian Unsplash

What you should know about online prize competitions

Online prize competitions have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, with platforms offering everything from cars and technology bundles to cash prizes...
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The Hidden Barrel micropub on Harpur Street in Bedford

Win a £50 bar tab at Harpur Street’s Hidden Barrel

A new bar has opened in Bedford town centre, and to celebrate, we're giving two readers the chance to win a £50 bar tab each. The Hidden Barrel opened in July on Harpur Street, on...
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The 10th anniversary edition of the Bear and Piano by David Litchfield is pictured on a plush velvet background with a keyboard

Award-winning Bedford author rebrands London landmark to mark book’s 10 year anniversary

It is 10 years since Bedford-based author and illustrator, David Litchfield, released his first book and to celebrate a London landmark has been renamed in its honour. The Leicester Square Theatre will, for one day only, be renamed the...
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Two puppeteers dressed in white t shirts and trousers are holding puppets of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and an apple with a bite taken out of it

Giveaway: Win four tickets to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Quarry Theatre

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The brass section of the Philharmonia Orchestra in Christmas jumpers. image Marc Gascoigne

Win: Four tickets for Philharmonia Christmas concert up for grabs

On Tuesday, 10 December, the Philharmonia Orchestra will be performing a very special Christmas concert at Bedford Corn Exchange, and we've got four tickets to give...
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Smash sh*t up at Venture Games' new Rage Room. Image: Venture Games

Giveaway: Win an axe-throwing or Rage Room session at Bedford’s newest attraction

If you've ever felt the need to let off some steam but had to content yourself with a silent scream in a cupboard, then Bedford's newest attractions are for you. Venture Games recently opened...
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Starbucks St. John's, Rope Walk on the former Maplin’s site. Image: Bedford Independent

Giveaway: Celebrate Bedford’s new Starbucks drive-through and grab a barista bear with your coffee

Bedford is getting a new coffee drive-through with Starbucks opening at St John's retail park on Rope Walk tomorrow (Thursday) and the first customers are in for a treat. The team behind the new store...
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