Pritti Saggi

Monthly column: A chance to look at the charities across Bedford Borough helping those in need

We're pleased to launch a new monthly column that will focus on charities across Bedford Borough, raising awareness of the work they do and the people they help...

Borough Council criticised over response times that led to lengthy legal process

A Kempston resident has accused Bedford Borough Council of wasting more than a year of her time. Delays in dealing with a land query led to the withdrawal of an offer to buy the plot and forced her...

Kempston woman who dedicates her life to terminally ill children reaches finals of ITV Pride of Britain Awards

A Kempston woman who left her career to fulfil wishes for children battling terminal and life-limiting illnesses says she feels “grateful every single day.” Pritti, 46, founded the charity Creating...

Dream comes true thanks to ‘Tweek’ the robot and Creating Memories charity

Local charity, Creating Memories, has once again brought a smile to the face of Hamza, a young man with a love of robots. Back in 2018, Creating Memories helped Hamza...

A trip to the chocolate factory thanks to local charity Creating Memories

Six local children have discovered just what it takes to become an award-winning chocolatier thanks to local charity, Creating Memories. The charity teamed up with...

Charity chocolates a real winner for SEND children

A Bedford charity is giving six children a chance to visit chocolate heaven and see their dream sweets made after winning a completion hosted by famous chocolatier Aneesh Popat. The...

Local children’s art brought to life in Mural of Joy in Kempston

Local children have helped bring a joyful splash of colour to a street in Kempston, thanks to a collaboration between the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Form and local charity Creating Memories...

Celebrity Mastermind star puts Bedford’s Creating Memories charity in the spotlight

When the award-winning TV and radio presenter, Noreen Khan, braves the famous black chair on Celebrity Mastermind this weekend, she's hoping to raise money for a charity close...

Women of Bedford host free talks celebrating International Women’s Day

Based around a theme of 'Educate and Celebrate', the volunteer-led organisation, Women of Bedford, have curated a programme of activities leading up to International Women's Day on 8 March...

Artist brings ‘colourful path of joy’ to life for Bedford resident

Imagine being so dedicated to something that you want to be reminded every time that you open your door. Well, that is exactly what Bedfordian Pritti Saggi has done, with the help of local illustrator Sarah Harrison...

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