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Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association with St Thomas More students at a Culture and Diversity Day. Image: QPCO.

Monthly column: Bringing Bedford’s communities into the classroom

In today's increasingly connected world, education extends far beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. Schools play an important role in helping young people understand different cultures...
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Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

20 March 2026: Left hand/right hand, Royal precision, Fire denial and Irish-ish. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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The sign of The King's Arms pub in Bedford

The King’s Arms: Irish heritage, community and legacy in the heart of Bedford

In a town where much has changed, The King’s Arms pub remains a constant. A living link to Bedford’s Irish heritage, music, memory and community and at its centre is Sean O’Donnell, a landlord...
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Samantha Hughes pictured playing the banjo. Image: Svetlana Ivanova

Great Bedfordian: Samantha Hughes

In keeping with the Bedford Clanger's Irish theme this month, our Great Bedfordian is a stalwart of the Irish music scene in Bedford, Samantha Hughes. For the last six years, Samantha has...
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What’s on Bedford: 11 – 22 March 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Just some of Bedford's Irish dancers Image Stuart Irish Dance Bedford

Column: From Bedford to the world stage – Irish dance school building confidence and community

On any given week in Wixams, the sharp rhythm of hard shoes striking the floor carries through Lakeview Village Hall. At the centre of it all is Katie, founder of Stuart Irish Dance Bedford...
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What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 March 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Families congregate in Harpur Square to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Bedford

St Patrick’s Day: a celebration of Irish community, culture and craic

Bedford town centre will once again come alive with Irish culture, music and community spirit, as Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO), in partnership with Bedford’s...
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A poster to promote Bedford's St Patrick's Day Party on Sunday, 16 March. The poster features Irish flags, a man and a women dressed in green traditional costumes and a pot of gold. Shamrocks surround the images and the over-riding colour is green

Join in the craic at Bedford’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations

A free festival celebrating all things Irish will take place in Bedford town centre this Sunday (16 March) to coincide with St Patrick's Day festivities. Organised by the Queen's Park Community Organisation (QPCO), it's a response to many...
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Opinion: Why don’t we celebrate St George’s Day? Blame late-stage capitalism

Every week I compile our regular ‘what’s on guide’ and every week I’m overwhelmed with the quality and breadth of events that take place in our little old town…
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