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New summer exhibition ‘Camera in the Community’ opens at The Higgins Bedford
The Higgins Bedford is proud to present Camera in the Community, a captivating summer exhibition running from this Saturday, 19 July, to 28 September 2025. This unique showcase, curated in partnership with Bedford Camera Club, celebrates the rich tapestry of local life through the lens of community photographers.
Bedford Borough Council honoured with Bees’ Needs Champion Award 2025 for outstanding pollinator-friendly initiatives
Bedford Borough Council has announced it has been awarded the prestigious Bees’ Needs Champion Award 2025, recognising the Council’s continued commitment to protecting and enhancing habitats for pollinators across the borough. This accolade follows the Council’s previous win in 2021 for the ever-popular Bugs and Bees Project.
Refurbishment Works to Begin on Bedford Park Bandstand
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that refurbishment works on the iconic Bedford Park Bandstand are set to commence in the week beginning 21st July 2025. The project is anticipated to last approximately 10 weeks, during which time the bandstand will undergo extensive external and internal restoration.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025 launches at Bedford Borough Libraries: “Story Garden” inspires young readers
Bedford Borough Council has announced the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 at Bedford Borough Libraries, running from Saturday 12th July to Saturday 6th September. This year’s theme, ‘Story Garden’, invites children aged 4 to 11 to embark on a free, imaginative reading adventure throughout the summer holidays.
Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand
Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover.
Bedford Borough Council announces second free Climate Fresk community workshop – now online
Following the success of the first Climate Fresk community workshop held on Earth Day, Bedford Borough Council is announcing a second session, this time delivered online, to make it even more accessible for residents and those working in the borough.