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Library spotlight: Self-care
It’s Self-Care Day on 24 July and if you’re trying to read up on wellness or self-care but finding yourself doomscrolling for hours instead, maybe it’s time to put the smart phone down and pick up your library card instead.
Bedford Beach Week brings sand and smiles to Silver Square this August
Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of Bedford Beach Week, a delightful family-friendly event taking place from Thursday 14th August to Sunday 17th August 2025 at Silver Square. This unique event invites children to enjoy a free, sand pit experience right in the heart of Bedford.
Dame Alice Street cycling and pedestrian infrastructure project progresses
Work to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users in Bedford town centre is moving forward, with a major upgrade planned along Dame Alice Street.
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.