Review

Review: Inside Bedford’s Casablanca Hammam spa, bringing an ancient bathing tradition to the town

Stepping away from the bustle of Tavistock Street and into the bliss of Bedford's Hammam spa, the scent of incense filled the air, along with a soothing melody...

Review: All-female open-air ‘As You Like It’ delights Millbrook audience

Glorious weather permitted an outdoor performance of The Whole Pack Theatre’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, which took place in the idyllic setting under an English oak in the...

Review: England v Scotland as Lightning Seeds and Deacon Blue kick off Bedford Summer Sessions in style

Bedford Park was transformed into a glorious musical battlefield last night as the opening night of the Bedford Summer Sessions delivered an epic, cross-border clash of titans...

Review: Timeless classics – Bedford Choral Society inspires with Haydn and Mozart

It was a very hot evening, but there was nonetheless an impressive turnout and enthusiastic audience for the Bedford Choral Society’s performance of music by Haydn and Mozart at...

Review: “Ceremony 6 shows there is nothing like the power of music to make you feel alive”

Indie Christmas finally arrived last weekend as Ceremony 6, the annual new music event, returned to Bedford Esquires. To get to the event, I had to climb out of a window, into a bush, and over...

Review: Good Health Good Wealth turn it up at Esquires

It’s a Saturday night on a bank holiday weekend, so what better way to spend it than partying with Good Health Good Wealth at Esquires. Tonight, the London-based duo are in...

Review: Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra leaves audience spellbound

The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) once again captivated audiences this season, performing to a near-capacity crowd at Bedford’s Corn Exchange on Saturday...

Review: Head to The Oakley Arms in Harrold for first-class dining

Words like incredible and wonderful are often overused, but they perfectly describe what’s on offer at The Oakley Arms in Harrold. Situated in one of Bedford Borough’s prettiest...

Review: Longholme Life is a Bedfordian treat you just have to experience

With spring approaching it’s a perfect time to talk about The Longholme, one of Bedford’s most popular spots to enjoy delicious food and drink, especially as it makes the most of its location between...

Review: Paris House – modern fine dining right on our doorstep

While I wouldn’t consider myself a full-on-foody, I love food and feel I know enough about it to tell when I’m about to experience something special. I got this feeling the moment I walked through...

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