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Rotary RGO is go (l-r) Inaugural president Vee Myners, member Jonny Ware, Club Secretary Vania Bregieira and Club Treasurer Elliott Codrington. Image: Bedford Independent

New generation of Rotarians joins forces to support Bedford’s charities

Bedford’s newest Rotary club, Rotary River Great Ouse, has officially launched, focusing on hands-on community projects and partnerships with local charities including...
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The HG Fit crew with Mel Stratton of Love in a Bag Bedford (centre). Image: Carl Ahearne photography

Over 60 bags donated to Love in a Bag thanks to Kempston gym

A Kempston gym has donated over 60 bags filled with toiletries and other essentials to Love in a Bag Bedford who support local women in need. Love in a Bag Bedford was founded by Mel Stratton in 2018...
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Justgiving page aims to raise £10,000 to support Redwood Grove residents

A JustGiving page has been set up to support the former residents of the flats in Redwood Grove following yesterday's (Monday) devastating explosion. Fire tore through the two-storey...
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Bedford Free School giving back to the community this Christmas

Bedford Free School says it will be giving back to the community thanks to two different projects involving pupils and staff. In one project, each tutor group is being challenged to create 'Christmas in a...
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Love in a Bag Bedford is back in time for Christmas

The charitable project that aims to show vulnerable people some love and kindness at Christmas is back in Bedford - and support is coming from businesses...
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