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The volunteers of the Primrose Car Service past and present celebrating 20 years of the service. Image: BHCF.

Primrose Car Service volunteer drivers cover three million miles supporting local cancer patients

Supporters and volunteer drivers gathered to celebrate 20 years of the Primrose Car Service, which has provided nearly 100,000 free, compassionate journeys...
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Volunteers clearing up Russell Park during the Bedford River Festival. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Keep Bedford tidy as River Festival weekend draws near

With the arrival of thousands of visitors to Bedford to take part in the River Festival this month, it's not surprising that litter and food waste are issues at such a popular event...
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(l-r) Steph Eccles, Becky Wells, Leanne Watkin, Ashley Bennett who support passengers and emergency responders following the fatal rail collision south of Bedford on 19 June 2026. Image: 1st Wixams Scouts.

Wixams Scouts praised after stepping up to help following rail collision

Volunteers from 1st Wixams Scout Group helped support stranded passengers and emergency responders following the fatal train collision near Bedford, collecting and distributing food and water late...
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2026 to 27 High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis DL Image The office of the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire’s new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people

New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis has pledged to champion kindness, volunteering and opportunities for young people during his year in office. Ismail, a well-known Bedfordshire...
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Volunteers from the Viking Kayak Club are pictured in their canoes/kayaks on the River Great Ouse near St Mary's Gardens

Take part in Bedford’s most popular community clean-up

Rivercare, the annual Embankment community clean-up, is returning this Spring and everyone is invited to take part. The event takes place from 10am - noon on Saturday, 21 March...
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(l-r) David Steadman of the Harpur Trust and 2024 Volunteer of the Year Janet Dickinson.

Charities across East of England invited to trial new digital tool for volunteer recruitment

A new online platform aimed at helping charities recruit volunteers more easily is set to launch this autumn, with organisations in the East of England encouraged to sign up early...
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The overgrown garden in Elstow. Image: Terry Hayden

Elstow wellbeing garden plea for donation of tools and plants

Elstow NHS worker Terry Hayden and his coworkers are on the lookout for donations and volunteers to revive a rundown garden for the community and local elderly. Terry Hayden works as a Social prescriber at...
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Monthly column: Green Flag Awards are a testament to Borough’s dedicated staff and community spirit

The news is in and our parks and green spaces have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces. This is a testament to the...
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£20,000 grant awarded to upgrade vital Villager minibus

A community minibus service has been awarded £20,000 to replace its old vehicle with a new, more accessible bus, enabling them to continue to serve villagers...
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Ramblers Association volunteers thanked for help improving footpath network

Volunteers, many from the Ramblers Association, have been thanked by Mayor Dave Hodgson for their help to remove vegetation and improve footpaths and the rights of...
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