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Bedford School defends changes to pool use as historic swimming club claims they’ve been left in deep water

Bedford School has further defended its decision to change how swimming clubs can use its pool after Bedford Swim Squad (BSS), formerly Modernians, said they may now face closure...

Popular swimming school forced to close due to rising prices of swimming pool hire

A popular swimming school, that has taught vital live-saving swimming skills to thousands of Bedford children for over 20 years has been forced to close due to the rising costs of renting a...

Hundreds set to take part in “unique” leadership programme for Bedford students

Hundreds of year 12 students from nine schools and colleges across Bedford Borough are set to take part in a "unique" leadership programme designed to help them become future leaders...

School robotics clubs given boost by charitable funding

Robotics clubs at Bedford Academy and Bedford School have been given a boost thanks to a partnership between The Harpur Trust and the Worshipful Company of Founders. The funding has enabled...

Children’s art competition exhibition runs all summer at The Higgins Bedford

More than 100 pieces of artwork created by pupils from 40 schools across Bedford Borough are on display at an exhibition at the Higgins Bedford this summer. On the theme Together for Bedford, students...

Here they are – the Bedford heroes who walk among us

Last night we said "thank you" to the Bedford heroes who walk among us, with our fourth Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust. Just over 50 people were nominated...

Bedford Giving: Parents of under 5s needed to have their say

Bedford Giving is looking for parents or carers of children aged 5 or under, to make decisions about how £80,000 of grants budget is spent on supporting young people and their families in the borough...

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