Spiral Freerun

Bedford Ian writes…

2 May 2025: Big booboo, Aussie Oakley, Political compost, and Brilliant Bedford. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...

Parkour group Spiral Freerun announce new long term lease at the Harpur Centre

This time last year, Spiral Freerun were looking for a new home after their long-awaited planning permission in Biggleswade was turned down, but now the parkour specialists...

Bedford parkour group aims to raise £10,000 for purpose-built facility

A community interest company is aiming to create Bedford's first purpose-built parkour facility through a crowdfunding campaign and generous match-funding. Parkour or free running is the use...

Parkour group aims to support mental and physical wellbeing of Bedford’s young people

An established group of parkour instructors has become a Community Interest Company to build the confidence, life skills and mental health of young people...

Aerial acrobatics and theatre combine for a free performance at Riverside Bedford

Visitors to Riverside Bedford this weekend will be able to enjoy free pop up performances merging theatre, parkour and aerial acrobatics, highlighting...

Sports clubs’ anger after Fusion cancel Bunyan Centre bookings

A local cricket league which has featured England Test legends Sir Alastair Cook and Monty Panesar are furious at being kicked out of their traditional booking at the Bunyan Centre...

Freerunners launch Parkour Park petition

A group of parkour enthusiasts have launched a petition to encourage Bedford Borough Council to develop a dedicated park where youngsters can train safely.

Try something new in Bedford Park this weekend with Have a go with Harpur

If you've ever wanted to try Zorbing or a terminator turmoil assault course, or maybe even just want to find out what on earth they are, then you've got your chance this weekend in Bedford...

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