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Young Bedfordians taking part in a gymnastics class as part of summer holiday activities in Wixams Image supplied by empr

Free summer holiday activity programme returns to Wixams for local families

Four weeks of free summer holiday activities are returning to Wixams to support local families with cost-of-living pressures while providing sports, crafts, and inclusive SEND sessions...
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Students and staff on the Taste of the Workplace. Image: Bedford Giving.

Bedford Giving expands groundbreaking work experience to students at Wixams Academy

Bedford Giving has expanded its pioneering Taste of the Workplace work experience project, bringing real-world career insight directly into schools, from 30 pupils, to a whole year group of around...
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The Bedford River Festival Main Stage in Russell Park. Image: Pad Presents

Why Bedford is brilliant: Local voices on why our Borough deserves national recognition

Local voices from business, culture and community groups explain why Bedford deserves its place on The Sunday Times list of the best places to live in the East of England...
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Paul Kellett of Bedford Giving with the Sporting Aid - Next Generation podcast team. Image: Bedford Independent

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...
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Olatilewa Alawode. Image Bedford Giving

Young Voices once again lead the way at Bedford Giving’s annual conference 

Over 130 attendees from across the borough came together for the second annual Bedford Giving Young Voices Conference, placing young people at the heart of the conversation...
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The Bedford Giving team at Bedford Summer Sessions in front of their Follow The Pink Link campaign posters

Bedford Giving launches website for parents worried about their child’s mental health

Local charity Bedford Giving has launched a new website for its 'Follow The Pink Link' campaign, designed to help parents and guardians concerned about their child or teenager’s mental health find...
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Bedford Giving offers free training to help parents support teenagers’ mental health

An organisation in Bedford is offering parents free online training to help them feel more confident in supporting their teenager’s mental health and wellbeing. The training, offered by Bedford...
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Hands on work experience with Bedfordshire emergency services at Wixams Academy

Bedford Giving launches first of its kind work experience project

Students at Wixams Academy were given a taste of work experience without having to leave their school, thanks to a first-of-its-kind project launched by Bedford Giving. The 'Taste of the Workplace' project brings organisations and businesses...
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PK (Paul Kellett) standing in front of one of his abstract paintings

Great Bedfordian: PK (Paul Kellett)

This month’s Great Bedfordian is PK (Paul Kellett) of the charity Bedford Giving. Originally trained in dance, PK shifted his focus to art in his late teens. However, after working with drug addicts in Hong Kong at the age of 20...
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a group photo of the eight students who make up the Learning Lounge.

Funding boost for Bedford students helping peers with revision and exam stress

A group of sixth-form students in Bedford have received £1,000 from Bedford Giving to support their project aimed at helping young people across the borough prepare for exams and manage stress....
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