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Bedford Borough Council hosts special ceremony to celebrate Supported Interns

Bedford Borough Council has hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the young people who have just completed their year-long Supported Internships programme. Celebrating their achievements...

Local Bedford artists launch new online store

A group of local artists have launched a new online shop called The Arty Girafffe - A Really Friendly Shop to share their work with a wider audience. Each of the artists has a learning disability and/or autism and the launch of the online shop...

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...

Bedford youth charity to benefit from St Philips and St James’ charity golf day

A Bedford-based youth charity has said they are 'really touched' to have been chosen to take part in one of the longest-running charity golf events in the country . Youth Inspired...

‘The friendliest shop in Bedford’ opens offering unique gifts and service with a smile

Bedford's newest shop not only boasts a range of unique handmade products, but also that it's the friendliest shop in Bedford. The Arty Giraffe 'A Really Friendly Shop' opens...

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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