Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust: Wednesday 10th January 2024. Meeting 7-15pm for 7.30pm.
At Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ
‘Countryside Management and Harrold/Odell Country Park’ an illustrated talk by Janet Munro. Janet worked at HOCP from 2008 until she retired as Senior Warden in October 2021. She ran fortnightly the Health walks there for 12-years.
Parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. For further details Contact: Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or 01234 266057
Bedford Gallery Quire: Do you enjoy music, singing and/or history? Then Bedford Gallery Quire may be something you could try. Bedford Gallery Quire is a community group of singers and instrumentalists performing three and four part musical pieces from the West Gallery period, around 1700 to 1850. Singers don’t need to read music, the instruments help us to learn our lines. We perform in Bedfordshire and the neighbouring counties and rehearse in Bedford on the first, third and fifth Thursdays monthly. In essence we sing for the joy of bringing the rich musical heritage from local, national and international sources to life.
If you are interested please Contact: Ken Baddley on 07882 676 290 or see our website bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk
The Arts Society North Bedfordshire: Connect with like-minded people and make new friends through a shared curiosity for the arts. Open to all, lectures on a variety of art topics at the Addison Centre in Kempston.
Next dates: Tuesdays, 30 January and 27 February – 10.45 for 11.00
Guests welcome to attend at a cost of £10 per lecture per person. For more information, please Contact: the Secretary: northbedsdfas@gmail.com
https://northbedsartssociety.org.uk/
Kempston Probus Club: Are you retired or semi-retired and at a loose end once a month? Kempston Probus Club is a lunch club meeting at the Mercure Hotel in Bedford on the second Tuesday of each month. We have a two- course meal plus coffee or tea for £18.00 followed by a guest speaker or entertainment. Three times each year lunches are held when partners or friends are welcome to join us. We are keen to recruit new members so if you would be interested in coming along to a lunch to see what we are about then please Contact: Secretary Fred Pearce on 01234 273776 or e-mail ‘fred328@btinternet.com’. We look forward to hearing from you.
Creative Writing Group: Meets at 2.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month at Kempston Library. If you have an interest or skill in writing we would be pleased to see you. No experience necessary. We are a friendly group and you are most welcome to join us for which there is no fee.
For more information Contact: Mervyn Lewis 01234 851366
Tuesday Dance and Social Club: Russell Park Club, 69, Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND £5 each 8-10.30pm. All welcome and lessons available. Dance, chat and listen to music. Contact: Annie.seaborn@gmail.com 07801 758877
Bedford National Trust Association: Tuesday 16th January. Talk by Chris Hilliard of Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Trust about the John Bunyan Community Boat. Meeting starts at 2.15. Refreshments available beforehand. Talk to last one hour.
In the Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN. Plenty of parking available.
Everyone welcome. No need to book.
Small charge payable.
For further information please contact: Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421
Tuesday Dance and Social Club Russell Park Club, 69, Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND £5 each 8- 10.30pm. All welcome and lessons available. Dance, chat and listen to music. Contact: Annie.seaborn@gmail.com 07801758877/01234 364690
Sharnbrook Men’s Group: Unemployed, home worker, retired, widowed or just need to talk to someone. The Man Cave in Sharnbrook Scout Hut could be for you. We have men from all over north Beds who come along and have coffee and toast from 10am-1pm every Friday. Contact: Steve Marvell on 07904 176698.
Oakley Rural Day Centre for the elderly: The Old School, Lovell Road, Oakley, Beds, MK43 7RX We provide a fun-filled day of activities, games and good old conversation. The day includes refreshments and a two course lunch. Contact: Lynne, Tuesday to Thursday on 01234 824935 or Mobile: 07733 227374. www.oakleyruraldaycentre.weebly.com Email: oakleyruralday centre@yahoo.com
Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club: Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8pm in the The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JH. Visitors welcome. www.bslions.org.uk or Facebook page
Contact Karen 07943940021.
Bedford Folk Dance Club: Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Thursdays 8:15pm to 10:15pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford MK41 0HL No partner required. Good fun for only £3
Contact: Ron Law 01234 825574
Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club: Barn dance group meets every other Wednesday 8-10pm, St Mark’s Church Hall, Brickhill. £3 inc refreshments Contact: Jenny 01234 217621
Sandy Women’s Institute: Meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except August) at Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy. New members are always very welcome. Visitors are charged a small fee of £4.
For further information contact: Ann Patterson 01767 680644.
Kempston and District Model Railway Society: Meet Wednesday evening, from 7.30-10pm in Kempston East Methodist Church. Our members have a wide range of experiences, backgrounds and ages. Drop in one Wednesday evening and get to know more over tea and biscuits Contact:
Bedford Brass: Bedford Brass are a friendly non-contesting band. We play a varied repertoire of a high standard approximately second/third section level. If you would like to come along and see what we are like then please contact. The band rehearses Thursdays 8-10pm at Kempston East Methodist Church. Contact: info@bedfordbrass.com
Walking Football: Sessions every Tuesday at Upper Caldecote 1.30pm to 2.30pm taking place at Harvey Close Upper Caldecote SG18 9BQ.
Contact: Colin Harries on 01767 317099
Tuesday Art Group Kempston: Small self-help art group that meets every Tuesday in school term time from 10.00 to 12.00 at Kempston East Methodist Church. Participants are free to do their own thing in any medium of their choice and the group participants can chip in with help, encouragement and advice. New members welcome.
Contact Matthew on 01234 295433.
Bedford Probus Club: Join our semi-retired or retired group from all walks of life to include business and professional men & ladies. Meet on the first Monday of the Month at Bedfordshire Golf Club, Stagsden MK43 8SR. Starting at 12.30 with a two course lunch followed by an interesting speaker. Contact: Dawn Rice Tel. 01234 750651 or email rdawn615@gmail.com
Yoga: Monday 10:30 am Higgins Museum & 2pm Priory Methodist Church, Bedford. Tuesday in Hitchin: 11am at Sun Hotel, and 3pm Haynes village hall. Thursday in Cotton End, village hall 6:15pm
Contact: junehannigan@gmail.com
Clapham School for Seniors: Would you like to start a new hobby? Meet on Wednesdays (term time only) at Clapham Methodist Church, Clapham High Street. 9.15am-4pm. £20 per term. Subjects include: Scrabble, Dominoes, lace making, reading, singing, arts and crafts, knitting, crochet, painting, card making and a card school.
Contact: Berta Bames 07704 850974 or Miriam Pulman 07790 267176
Man Cave: Unemployed, home worker, retired, widowed or just need to talk to someone. then look no further that the Man Cave in Sharnbrook Scout Hut. Coffee and toast from 10am-1pm every Friday. Contact: Bernard Brown on 07711 664451 or Steve Marvell on 07904 176698
Bedfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group: Meets 7pm second Monday of the month at Bedford Borough Bowling Club. Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3NF Contact: admin@bpcsg.org.uk 01234 960414 or 07717 531715
Bedford Folk and Acoustic Club: Acoustic and folk music round-the-room, every Thursday evening from 8:30pm at the Bowls Pavilion of Kempston Hammers Club, MK42 7BN. Musicians, singers and poets all welcome, at every level.
Contact: us on facebook, or come and meet us at the Bowls Pavilion.
Sandy Night Owls Women’s Institute: We meet on the first Wednesday evening of the month (except August) at 7.30pm, Sandy Conservative Club. Visitors and new members always welcome. For more information about our programme contact: Sandynightowlswiatgmail.com
Kempston Senior Citizens Club: DANCING, WHIST, BINGO. Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4.pm, Centenary Hall, behind Kempston Town Hall, Contact: Sheila Cobban, on 01234 347306
Kempston Knitwits: All you knitters out there (and crocheters welcome) come and join our group which knits for charity-at the present time we are responding to requests from Bedford hospital. We meet at Cafe 229 Bedford Rd Kempston (next door to Methodist church) on Mondays at 11.30-1.30. This isn’t a conventional ‘Knit & Natter’ group, it is focused on charitable knitting, but we do natter-and drink very reasonably priced coffee & tea as well! Contact:
Bedford Fine Companions, Folk Dance Club: Meets Fridays. during term time. 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Hazeldene, School, Stancliffe Rd., Bedford MK41 9AT Contact:
finecompanions.publicity@gmail.com
Bedford Chess Club: Meet every Thursday 7.30pm at North End Social Club on Roff Avenue. We have four teams in the County league and plenty of opportunity for competitive and friendly chess within the club. There is also a junior club for 8-14’s, which meets during term time. Contact Steve Pike on 07900 502307.
Biggleswade Rotary Club: Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Stratton House Hotel, London Road, Biggleswade SG18 8ED
Contact: Helen on 01767 686106
Email: helenhopebedford@hotmail.com
Bedford Floral Art Society: meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 7.30pm at the Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN when we welcome Fiona Harrison with her floral demonstration entitled “The Golden Age of Ocean Travel”. Visitors £7
Contact: www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk
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