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John Bunyan Community Boat announces the 2025 Cruise Programme
By Rachel2 |

John Bunyan Community Boat announces the 2025 Cruise Programme

April to September will see the familiar sight of the blue and white John Bunyan Community Boat gracing the River Great Ouse in and around Bedford. Find more details here.

Food Etc. Seeking Volunteers
By Rachel2 |

Food Etc. Seeking Volunteers

Could you give 2-3 hours per week to help Bedford families flourish? Food etc. empowers people to make better food choices by teaching them how to cook inexpensive, healthy meals  from scratch.

Bedford Borough Council begins its Year of Reading
By Rachel2 |

Bedford Borough Council begins its Year of Reading

Get the word out there, because Bedford Borough Council has begun its Year of Reading. This means 12 months of events and initiatives to celebrate and promote reading across the Borough.

Holocaust Memorial Day Events
By Rachel2 |

Holocaust Memorial Day Events

Holocaust Memorial Day is marked annually on 27 January to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, including the six million Jews. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 is ‘For a Better Future’.
Bedford Council of Faiths will be hosting a commemoration at the Anne Frank Tree in Russell Park, Bedford, on Monday 27 January at 12.30pm. A display will be available for viewing at The Higgins Bedford reception area from Saturday 25 January to Sunday 2 February.

Reminder: Consultation closes January 24th
By Annalie |

Reminder: Consultation closes January 24th

The East West Railway Company Non-Statutory Consultation is open until 24th January 2025. Don’t forget to share your views.

The Magic of Christmas raises a fantastic £23,000
By Annalie |

The Magic of Christmas raises a fantastic £23,000

for St Paul’s church and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends The Magic of Christmas, Bedford’s annual Tree Festival at St…