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Exciting line-up of community fun at Kempston Family Day this Saturday
The Bedford Borough Council Events team is thrilled to announce details of the new Kempston Family Day, a vibrant celebration of community spirit and family fun, taking place on Saturday 2nd August 2025, 11am-6pm at Addison Howard Park, Kempston.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See the UK’s best children’s authors for free at this year’s Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival
Some of the UK’s favourite children’s authors will be at this year’s Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, performing free reading for visitors of all ages.