Rotary Club of River Great Ouse (RGO)

Monthly column: New volunteers hit the river

On a beautiful spring day, new volunteers enjoyed a morning of getting to know each other and their mentors during a BedsGOVET training day, held at Harrold Country Park for easy access...

Bedford Ian writes…

8 May 2026: River ooze, Brilliant Bedfordians, Swing vote, and Rubbish parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Bedford Independent environment partner warns against eating fish from River Great Ouse

The Bedford Independent’s environment partner has warned people not to eat fish from the River Great Ouse in Bedford after tests revealed high levels of E. coli and other pollutants...

Monthly column: New water bill unveiled

As more voices are raised and evidence flows regarding the shocking state of our rivers nationally, a new White Water plan, ‘A New Vision for Water’, was unveiled on 20 January, heralding a full overhaul...

Letters: Thank you to Bedford businesses and organisations for supporting the Road Victims Trust’s counselling room

I am writing to express my gratitude to the local Bedford family-run businesses and community organisations that stepped forward to support The Road Victims Trust and our recent project to...

New generation of Rotarians joins forces to support Bedford’s charities

Bedford’s newest Rotary club, Rotary River Great Ouse, has officially launched, focusing on hands-on community projects and partnerships with local charities including...

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