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Fun Palaces return to The Higgins Bedford for 2025
By Amy |

Fun Palaces return to The Higgins Bedford for 2025

This October, The Higgins Bedford will burst into life with the return of Fun Palaces, a vibrant community celebration filled with free, hands-on activities and events designed for all ages. Taking place on Saturday, 4th October, 11am-4pm, visitors can enjoy a remarkable day exploring creativity and culture through a wide range of engaging experiences such as photography, juggling, dancing, virtual reality exploring, and much more.

Bedford Over 60s Invited to Represent at GLL Club Games 2025
By Amy |

Bedford Over 60s Invited to Represent at GLL Club Games 2025

Are you aged 60 or over and ready to represent your town in a fun, friendly, and active day of competition?

Community Catalysts continue to support local people in Bedford with their exciting initiative
By Amy |

Community Catalysts continue to support local people in Bedford with their exciting initiative

A successful project that helps local people start their own care and support businesses has been officially extended, thanks to ongoing funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Bedford Borough Council.

Lead From Within: A Reset for Women Who Want to Redefine Success
By Amy |

Lead From Within: A Reset for Women Who Want to Redefine Success

Lead From Within is a one-day retreat created to change that. It isn’t about taking a break from the stress, it’s about resetting how you move forward. A space to step back, look honestly at where you are, and reconnect with what makes you strong.

Bedford Borough Council announces New Active Adults Courses
By Amy |

Bedford Borough Council announces New Active Adults Courses

Active Adults is ideal for those who may never have tried sport before and would now like to have a go at something new or for those people who might have tried sport a long time ago and want to return to an activity in a relaxed, informal environment with other similar minded people.

‘Shock and disgust’ at East West Rail plans to demolish 10 more properties
By Amy |

‘Shock and disgust’ at East West Rail plans to demolish 10 more properties

Bedford Borough Council has been left “shocked and disgusted” after being told East West Rail is proposing to demolish a further 10 properties in Ashburnham Road – including multiple flats and long-established local businesses.