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Summer Reading Challenge 2025 launches at Bedford Borough Libraries: “Story Garden” inspires young readers
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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.

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Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand
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Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand

Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover.

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Bedford Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park a resounding success
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Bedford Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park a resounding success

The Sports Development team at Bedford Borough is delighted to announce the tremendous success of this year’s Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park, held on Sunday 8 June in Bedford Park. Despite a few rain showers and some strong winds, the event saw a remarkable turnout, with 615 attendees to yoga sessions and 290 individual participants embracing the opportunity to enhance their wellbeing.

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See the UK’s best children’s authors for free at this year’s Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival
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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.

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Summer holiday family activities at The Higgins Bedford: A creative celebration of colour, light and history
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Summer holiday family activities at The Higgins Bedford: A creative celebration of colour, light and history

This summer, The Higgins Bedford invites families to dive into a vibrant programme of creative workshops and engaging activities designed to inspire children of all ages. From neon painting and kaleidoscopes to Roman crafts and animal encounters, the museum and art galleries offer a unique blend of art, science, and history to keep young minds curious and entertained throughout the holidays.

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