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Join in with a Bedford town centre community litter pick
By Amy |

Join in with a Bedford town centre community litter pick

Bedford Borough Council has announced a Community Litter Pick event taking place in Bedford town centre on Sunday 10th August 2025, 10am- midday. This initiative invites residents of all ages to come together to help clean and care for our town centre, from Riverside Square through to St Cuthbert’s Street.
Library spotlight: Self-care
By Amy |

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
By Amy |

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
By Amy |

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
By Amy |

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
By Amy |

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.