River blessing

What’s on Bedford: 16 – 26 March 2023

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Environmentalists and watersport clubs to join annual River Blessing on 26 March

The annual blessing of the River Great Ouse will take place this month to highlight the importance of caring for our local environment and to celebrate the beautiful...

‘Windfall cross’ marks Bedford’s first River Blessing

A church service with a difference took place in Bedford yesterday (Sunday) with a special blessing of the River Great Ouse that flows through the town. As part of the service, a wooden cross...

Everyone welcome at the Sunday Blessing of the River Great Ouse

This Sunday (20 March) sees a special blessing of the River Great Ouse, nature and our local environment, and everyone is welcome to join in. The short ritual - which has been adapted...

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