healthy eating

“Get yer fruit and veg ‘ere” – Bedford school children to be market traders for the day

Primary school children across Bedford will soon be setting up stalls alongside seasoned market traders this week, to sell their fresh, school-grown fruit and vegetables as part of a nationwide initiative..

Councils work together to improve residents’ health

Bedford Borough Council is working with other councils to make it easier for residents to get help to improve their health, a meeting heard. A report presented to the Health Overview and Scrutiny...

Bedford personal trainer says no need to feel guilty about festive food

With the last two years we’ve had, and the chance many of us will be having a ball with loved ones this Christmas, a Bedford personal trainer has said there’s no need to feel guilty if...

Food strategy created to help Bedford tackle ‘urgent’ obesity issues

Residents could be encouraged to grow and cook their own food to help Bedford borough reduce obesity. Councillors fear that the coronavirus pandemic has only made matters...

Community food workshops given National Lottery funding boost

A Bedford community group that runs cookery workshops for teens, vulnerable and disadvantaged adults has received National Lottery funding...

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