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Letters: Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers helping at Covid vaccination centres

If you and those reading this have had their vaccine, then you may not be aware that a lot of the staff that you come across at the vaccination centres are in fact, unpaid volunteers. Our volunteers have a plethora of experience...

Women-only running community launches in Bedford

A nationwide running community, specifically for women, has launched its first groups in Bedford, thanks to volunteer 'Run Angels'. This Mum Runs (TMR), which began in Bristol in 2014...

Lockdown life – Life on the frontline at Bedford’s vaccination centres

One volunteer, based at the vaccination hub at Bedford Heights on Manton Lane, sends this report from the front line in the fight against the virus. If you ever needed evidence...

1,000th call out for Riseley’s community first responders

Riseley community first responders (CFRs) marked a milestone this new year when they attended their 1,000th emergency call on 2 January. CFRs are a team of volunteers who work alongside the East of England Ambulance Service...

John Bunyan Museum volunteer recognised for 25 years service with Silver Owl award

An 89-year-old volunteer at the John Bunyan Museum has been rewarded for over a quarter of a century of dedication to the role...

Bedfordshire charities honoured with Queen’s Award

Dedicated volunteers working for two Bedfordshire charities are celebrating after being honoured the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the highest award a voluntary group can...

Bedfordshire Special Constables volunteer 1,200 hours amidst coronavirus pandemic

Special constables are providing hundreds of hours of volunteer support to Bedfordshire Police force’s operations during the on-going Covid-19 outbreak...

Community Hub volunteers deliver 1,000th food parcel to vulnerable Bedford residents

Volunteers for Bedford Borough Council’s Community Hub were busy over the Easter bank holiday weekend, providing support to vulnerable residents...

Volunteers needed to help new Parkinson’s support group

A new Parkinson's UK support groups has opened in Bedford and has issued an appeal for volunteers. The group will meet monthly and provide vital peer support, information and activities...

Bedford College lecturers volunteer in the fight against coronavirus

Two IT lecturers from Bedford College IT are putting their skills to good use, helping others in the current Covid-19 crisis.Tariq Hussain has been...

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