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Young Bedford artists showcase big ambitions in ‘Aspire’ exhibition

An art competition showcasing over 100 works of art by pupils from 40 schools across Bedford Borough has opened at the Higgins. The Aspire: Nurturing Your Potential exhibition...

Young, driven and making change – Help us find the young Everyday Heroes of Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Young Achiever (14–21) category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Heights, celebrating young people...

Youth Voice Award returns to celebrate young leaders across Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Youth Voice Award at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, honouring young people and organisations championing youth across Bedford Borough...

If you know a Bedford team raising funds for good causes… It’s time to nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award

Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, including Fundraiser of the Year (Team), celebrating Bedford groups who go the extra mile to raise money for local causes...

Sixth form students launch campaign to educate teens on domestic abuse

A group of students from Biddenham Sixth Form have launched a powerful new initiative as part of the Harpur Trust's Ready2Lead programme. Called 'Red Flag Awareness’, the campaign...

Bedford’s teachers, coaches and mentors deserve the spotlight – nominate an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, with Bedford School sponsoring Excellence in Education and hosting the ceremony at The Quarry Theatre...

Make your nomination: Celebrate Bedford Borough’s everyday heroes as awards return for a sixth year

Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, celebrating Bedford Borough people who go above and beyond. Ceremony is on Thursday, 07 May at The Quarry Theatre...

Year 12s shine at Ready2Lead? as Biddenham’s PCOS project wins top prize

Around 100 Year 12 students from across Bedford Borough pitched community projects at Bedford School’s Ready2Lead? event, with Biddenham’s PCOS Project taking the top spot and two schools...

Ready2Lead 2025 unites Bedford’s sixth formers to shape the leaders of tomorrow

More than 100 Bedford sixth formers have joined Ready2Lead?, a borough-wide leadership programme run with The Harpur Trust to inspire young people through workshops, mentoring...

Parents encouraged to claim £50 school uniform support from the Harpur Trust

Parents of children eligible for free school meals are being encouraged to access the Harpur Trust’s annual School Uniform Scheme. Parents in Bedford Borough whose children are...

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