MIND

“Everything I’ve been through is in this album”: Bedford’s Tom Grennan on music, mistakes and growing up

Tom Grennan has had a whirlwind few years, from performing at major festivals and collaborating with chart-topping artists, to becoming a familiar face on TV and even the front of a crisp...

Kempston gym to focus on better mental health in May

Kempston-based gym Studio 281 says their focus will be on better mental health this May as they set challenges to raise money for mental health charity Mind.

Arts festival helps Sharnbrook Academy achieve prestigious Gold Artsmark Award

Hosting an arts festival in aid of a mental health charity has helped Sharnbrook Academy achieve the prestigious Gold Artsmark Award. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award for...

Three Peaks Challenge for police inspector who hit rock bottom

A Bedford police inspector is taking on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales this month to raise money for a mental health charity that helped him through his darkest times...

Home care staff take on 280k steps challenge to raise funds during Mental Health Awareness Week

Home care staff at Brickhill's Class Care are taking on the task of walking 280,000 steps during Mental Health Awareness Week to fundraise for their...

World Mental Health Day mannequin visits Rogan’s Books in Bedford this weekend

Hannah Brown is bringing a fashion show with a difference to Bedford town centre for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, promoting positive body...

Pete Thompson: a world record holder who’s changing behaviour

Bedford’s Pete Thompson has skipped his way into the Guinness Book of Records for the second time, achieving 117 double under crosses in a minute in...

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