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A selection of the athletes awarded a 2026 GLL Sports Foundation Award at the ceremony at Mowsbury Golf Club in June 2026

GLL grants reach 47 Bedford-based athletes as part of Sports Foundation Awards

A 15-year-old showjumper and a 52-year-old pole vaulter are among the latest cohort of the GLL Sports Foundation awards, as the Borough's leisure provider hands out its latest funds...
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Mayor Tom Wootton and Mrs Wootton at Bedford International Athletics Stadium.

‘Competition-standard’ events to return to Bedford International Athletics Stadium after track resurfacing

Bedford International Athletics Stadium has "taken a significant step forward" after remedial work to its much-maligned athletics track was completed, allowing the facility to once again host...
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Stock image of swimmers at a GLL swimming pool in Bedford

GLL links up with Diabetes UK for new swimming and walking challenges

Bedford's leisure operator, GLL is once again teaming up with Diabetes UK to help thousands of people across Bedford Borough get active, with the Swim22 challenge leading the way...
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(left to right): Megan Wright, Steven Mienambolo and Carleb Mugogodi, joined by Arron Woolerson (second from left), assistant manager at Bedford International Athletic Stadium

Bedford Athletics Stadium staff don their paint brushes to finish “well received” makeover

The sports hall at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium has received a refresh, after local people redecorated the 1,632 square feet over a two-week period, and has reportedly been received well...
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A group of men at the Men Get Active sessions run by GLL and Hawaa Empower in November 2025

Bedford organisations work together to offer ‘Men Get Active’ community programme

Hawaa Empower, GLL and Beds RCC have collaborated to bring new community sporting sessions for men as part of a 'Men Get Active' scheme, beginning at Bedford International Athletics Stadium...
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The new hard of hearing exercise class in action at the John Bunyan Centre

John Bunyan Centre is the new home of ‘Gentle Fit’ class for hard of hearing

Deaf Access Bedfordshire's 'Gentle Fit' exercise class for the hard of hearing has a new home, as it has moved to the John Bunyan Centre on Mile Road. The charity, who support approximately...
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Group of athletes who benefited from GLL Sport Foundation

Applications still open for the GLL Sports Foundation grant

Applications for the 2025 GLL Sports Foundation Awards close on 20 February with the opportunity to gain additional funding and access to 'Better' branded facilities in Bedford...
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Group of athletes who benefited from GLL Sport Foundation

Applications for the GLL Sport Foundation Awards are now open

Applications for the 2025 GLL Sport Foundation Awards are now open for Bedford's athletes to access a pool of money and usage of facilities in order to foster talent across...
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The new 'Check You Out' sticker, as part of an NHS campaign to check for signs of cancer

Leisure centres across Bedford Borough to host new ‘Check You Out’ cancer campaign

Gym-goers and swimmers across Bedford will notice a new campaign on the mirrors of their leisure centres in the coming weeks as GLL has become the first leisure provider in the UK to join a cancer awareness programme...
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The four Women's winners of the 49th Mowsbury Golf Club Championships 2024

Mowsbury Golf Club crowns winners in 49th edition of club championships

Mowsbury Golf Club have crowned their latest club champions after a bumper weekend saw tournaments in both men's and women's golf across two days of competition on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September...
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