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Michael Blackledge. Image: The Blackledge family.

Obituary: Michael Brian Blackledge (1932-2026)

Michael Brian Blackledge was born in St Helens, Lancashire, on 1 November 1932, the son of an Irish mother, Winnifred O'Hara, and an English father, Richard Blackledge...
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Children's concert. Image Philharmonia

Giveaway: Win four tickets to the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Tales of Winnie the Pooh concert

This half term, the Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing one of the most beloved of all children's books to life, with a family concert inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh. Enter the Hundred Acre Wood...
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The brass section of the Philharmonia Orchestra in Christmas jumpers. image Marc Gascoigne

Win: Four tickets for Philharmonia Christmas concert up for grabs

On Tuesday, 10 December, the Philharmonia Orchestra will be performing a very special Christmas concert at Bedford Corn Exchange, and we've got four tickets to give...
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What’s on Bedford: 29 February – 10 March 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Philharmonia – find classical music in some surprising places this March

During the first two weekends of March, musicians from Bedford’s resident orchestra will be stepping out of the concert hall and into shopping centres, libraries, gyms and barbershops to bring...
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What’s on Bedford: 22 February – 3 March 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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What’s on Bedford: 12 – 22 January 2023

Our indispensable guide to the best of what's on in Bedford over the next 10 days. Featuring live music, theatre, film, comedy, exhibitions and family-friendly fun...
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What’s on Bedford: 5 – 15 January 2023

Happy new year! If your new year's resolution was to find out about loads of great things happening right on your doorstep, then... you've come to the right place...
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THE LIFE OF RILEY

Your Bedford Weekend starts here: Friday 14 – Sunday 16 February 2020

It's the most romantic weekend of the year, and we've got the weekend roundup you adore so much, for all things music, theatre and culture in Bedford...
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Hear and Now: Philharmonia’s award-winning project celebrates decade in Queens Park

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