WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS & CRAFTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday April 3rd 7.30 Joyce Furssendon presents ‘Coast to Coast’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Bedford Art Society meeting Friday 6th April 7.15 for 7.30 start Jim Francis is a local artist who produces interesting three dimensional work. He will describe his methods and show us his work. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information. Bedford Sugarcraft Guild Monday 9th April 7.30 pm A demonstration of modelling by Sally Browne who is well-known Guild demonstrator. Sally will be demonstrating a ballerina figure. £6 entrance fee for visitors. Free tea, coffee and biscuits and a raffle are available. New members – with any level of knowledge of sugarcraft work, or none at all – are welcome at the monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month (except Bank Holidays). St. Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY. Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, ‘Prime Suspect’ (An unsuitable job for women) Wednesday 11th April 12/12.30pm Speaker the ex-Met Officer and consultant for ITV’s production, JACKIE MALTON Ticket £16 inc 2 course lunch. Virginia Pope 01933.356974 A Mill Theatre ‘Warm Up’ Appeal event. Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust ‘British butterflies’ an illustrated talk by Dr Wilf Powell Wednesday 11th April Meeting 7-15 for 7-30 pm All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057
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Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 17th April at 7.30 Civic Trees, the art of tree moving By Deric Newman Visitors welcome. Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle and Refreshments Biddenham Village Hall 30 Main Rd, Biddenham MK40 4BJ www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Thursday 19th April 7.30pm Gwyn Williams, RSPB’s Head of Reserves & Protected Areas presents “Recovering the UK’s most threatened birds”. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford **NB Dawn Chorus at Priory Park – Sunday 6 May. Meet at 5 am in Priory Car Park. Postcode MK41 9DJ Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 20th April 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Then come along to the next monthly talk on “On and Off the Footplate” by Bill Davies Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society Spring Exhibition. Monday 23rd April until Saturday 28th 11am to 4pm Bedford Art Society is holding its Spring Exhibition in the Basement at Bunyan, Mill St. Entry is free and all work is for sale. www.bedsartsociety.co.uk The Secret Diaries of William Wilberforce, MP and anti slavery campaigner Tuesday 24 April , 7.30 pm Illustrated talk by Prof John Coffey of the University of Leicester. Last in this year’s series of annual talks to the HA (Historical Association-Bedford). Bedford School Library, de Parys Ave, Burnaby Rd gate, MK40 2TU. Free to HA members. Others welcome with a donation. Details 07989 837819/01234 266839
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS
“Ouse Valley Singers Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes at churches, church halls, etc. In the North Beds area. Rehearsals are held in Sharnbrook Methodist Church every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.”
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Linedancing New Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers Class Just Turn Up Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9QJ (On Site Parking) (AB) Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers 7.30pm – 8.30pm Dances From Absolute Beginners To Improvers Tel 07969 847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm NEW VENUE Kempston East Methodist Church. New members welcome. Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com
TUESDAYS
Board Games Evening Every Tuesday 7pm to 11pm £3 per person, Includes refreshments Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU To book call 07877951630 Steady Folk Music Session 7.30 Last Tuesday of each month. All standards of musician are welcome to come and join in with whatever they play. Burnaby Arms, Stanley Street, Bedford. MK41 7RU. Michael Bliss 01234 308449. Bedford Camera Club 7.30pm Just starting out with a new camera, or a photography enthusiast? Come and join a group of friendly, like minded people for talks and competitions. We meet every Tuesday at Scott Lower School, Bedford. Contact John Gough 07748572845. www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk. Reading, Writing and all things books Tuesdays – 10am to noon Saxon Games and Crafts Saxon Way, Great Denham MK41 4GP £3 pp includes refreshments Call 07877951630 for details Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month. Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday at The Embankment Hotel 7.15am for 7.30am start. Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk
Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners class. Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes. Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 – 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. – 4.30pm each month. A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP
WEDNESDAYS
Crafting Workshops Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm From £8 – £12 per person, Includes refreshments Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU For info on workshops call 07877951630 Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07835 732412/07925 910639. Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing. Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome. Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details. Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm Friendly social Folk Dancing Club St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments No partner required. Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594 MENCAP – Smiley Club Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly teenagers and activities include: Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends! Pine Cones Family Centre, (behind Livingstone Lower School) Clapham Road, Bedford. For further information please contact the club leader Jeff Smith on 07798 762 808.
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MENCAP – Sparkle Club Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm social club for adults with learning disabilities. Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH. www.bedfordmencap.org.uk
THURSDAYS
FLAG Bedford Meet Thursday afternoons 2-4pm FLAG Bedford (Friendship Link & Action Group) is a social group for adults with a sensory and/or physical or learning disability, and their carers, who live in the Bedford area. Our aim is to combat social isolation and loneliness. Come along to our drop-in on Thursday afternoons or contact Linda on 07815 196357 or email flag25@hotmail.co.uk Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford. Linedancing New Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers Class Just Turn Up Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BN (Air Conditioned Hall/On Site Parking) (AB) Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers 7.00pm – 8.00pm Dances From Absolute Beginners To Improvers Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm – 10.00pm Tel 07969847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com Bedford Pipe Band welcome new members. Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford. Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475 Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 – 10 pm. Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB £2 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August). Guest Speakers and social events, Tea/Coffee and cake included New members welcomed. Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Art Friends – Art for fun and friendship for all Thursdays 09.30am – 12.30pm A supportive club where beginners to those more experienced can develop their art work Suggested donation £4. Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham, MK43 8JP Enquiries please call: Jackie 07880 518465, Kevin 07780 756436 or Lindsay 07960 329609 P.M Bridge Group First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall. Tel Ann on 01234 212066
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Linedancing Thursday Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN.Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.00pm – 8.00pm Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm – 10.00pm http://www.dancingstars.comli.com tel:07969847553/
FRIDAYS
Putnoe Heights Machine Knitting Group. Alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers all welcome Marion Sutton on 01234 217647 Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club Long established folk dance club who meet every Friday in term time from 8pm to 10pm at Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance). We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, www,finecompanions.wordpress. com or find us on Facebook. Bedfordshire Family History Society Welcomes new members at their monthly meetings on the 1st Friday of every month. Contact Lynn on 01234 306482. www.bfhs.org.uk Held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Friday Daubers Friendly group of amateur daubers meets at 5 Lansdowne Road Bedford every Friday between 1pm and 4pm to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby. We use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us. Contact Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@virginmedia.com
COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Oakley Rural Day Centre Oakley Rural, The Old School, Lovell Road, Oakley, Beds, MK43 7RX Providing older people with a place to make friends in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Activities including crafts, entertainment, quizzes and good old conversation. Home cooked lunches, tea, coffee. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For details of costs and advice regarding transport, contact Lynne on 01234 824935 or 07733 227374 www.oakleyrural.org.uk CAFÉ-IN-THE-TOWER Easter Sunday & Monday, 1st & 2nd April Drop in between 2.30-5.30pm to sample a delicious range of cakes and cookies to go with your favourite cuppa. The Church Tower will also be open. The panoramic views from the top are well worth the climb. Step up to the challenge! Tower trips £2.50 adults, £1 children aged 10 to 16. Enjoy the beauty of this Grade 1 listed building and wander around our awardwinning Churchyard. All Saints Church, Odell, North Bedfordshire (MK43 7AA).
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Table Top Sale Saturday 14th April 9am to Noon Entry 50p. Refreshments available Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP. For information call 01234 965497 Afternoon Vintage Tea Friday 27th April 2pm to 4pm Admission £3 – Tea, cake and dancing Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP. For Information call 01234 404563 Spring Fair, St Paul’s church, Bedford, MK40 1SQ Saturday 28 April 10am-4pm Stalls and activities for all ages Further details and to book a stall in this magnificent church building contact 01234 340163 Email: Robin Bartlett mailto:robin.bartlett@ stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk or Madeleine Gamble mailto:admin@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk Bletsoe Plant Sale Sunday 29th April 11am – 3pm A chance to meet and buy from nurserymen and specialist plantsmen, and the ever popular charity stall. Entrance £1, refreshments available. Bletsoe Village Hall, MK44 1QF For more information call Alison 01234 781372 Celebrate Bedford’s Beautiful River by Joining The Bedford Bridges Charity Walk Sunday 6th May The Rotary Club of Bedford is organising a Sponsored Bridges walk on Bedford’s glorious River side to raise money for Canine Partners and other Rotary Charities The two mile route crosses 17 of Bedford’s diverse bridges beginning with the new footbridge at Riverside Plaza and includes the iconic Suspension Bridge. More details and sponsorship forms are available from John Day 07817 295570 or email; mg1880@ntlworld.com
FAMILY Giant Nest Building Wednesday 11 April 9.45am to 3pm A walk up to the willow huts where we’ll be building some giant nests in the woodland. Find out how hard birds must work to build their nests and what materials they use. Wear waterproof boots and warm clothes. 3 Sessions: 9.45am, 11.30am, 1.45pm Booking essential at 01234 767937. For details go to www.marstonvale.org/events Big Bang @ Santa Pod Raceway Friday 27 Apr 2018 – Sunday 29 Apr 9am – 6pm Big Bang VW festival is the first and friendliest VW festival on the calendar. With high-octane racing, the festival remains as laid-back and family friendly as ever. Tickets from £14 Kids under 16 go free, max 3 per adult. Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7XA www.santapod.co.uk
HEALTH & WELLBEING Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes Every Monday and Wednesday (except bank holidays)Mondays – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room) Wednesday – Bedford International Athletics Stadium £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Bedford Macular Support Group Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am. Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease. Speakers on a range of related topics. Info 01234 781372 Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ. Gentle exercise sessions from 7 – 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer. Everyone welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us. Raffle at the end of the evening. Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE SAXTIVITY Monday 2nd April, 1200-2.00pm Bedford-based saxophone quartet playing arrangements of music from George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Griffith.ADMISSION FREE! (optional £5 donation) Pavillion Cafe, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7S www.pavilion.attheparkbedford.co.uk Mill Race Folk Social Saturday 14th April. Doors at 7:30pm With special guest performer, Gemma Khawaja. A friendly folk night with floor spots open to performers and delicious home cooked food from The Star Food Co. Do you know any folk songs? We would love to hear them! Entry is £5 for listeners, £3 for performers. The Star Club, Commercial Rd, Bedford MK40 1QS Email jackandmarisa@gmail.com for more details. Bedford Marianettes proudly presents the award winning – 9 to 5 The Musical. Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st April 7:30pm Tickets are available for £14 for general admission. Concessions are available for all dates at £12. Trinity Arts and Leisure, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QD.For more information, visit our website www. bedfordmarianettes.org, or book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/marianettes. Music on Thursdays Thursday 26 April 7.45pm Fretwork, viol consort at Bunyan Meeting. Music Taverner, Byrd, Purcell, Bryars, Muhly and others Tickets £18, Students 18-24 £5, Under 18 £2, available on the door. www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON ‘Sing the Sweet Spring’ – ‘Cantamus’ chamber choir Saturday 28 April 7.30 pm All Saints church,Turvey Songs and anthems for Springtime by various composers across the centuries and the sublime ‘A Norfolk Requiem’ (1999) by Turvey born composer Paul Edwards. Join us in this beautiful medieval church off Turvey High Street, MK43 8EP. Conductor Gary Mudd. Admission c. £8.00 (incl refreshments) Further details 07762 589743 or 07989 837819
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHERY
Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided.For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field, Church Lane, Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com
BADMINTON
Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners. Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com
BASKETBALL / DODGEBALL
Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mini Basketball (Reception to Yr 5) Sundays 9.30am – 11am U14s Development (Yr 6 to Yr 9) Sundays 11am – 12.30pm U18’s Session (Yr 10 to Yr 13) Sundays 2pm – 3.30pm Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TR For fees and more information please email coach@ bedfordthunder.com Bedford Mighty Eagles Dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB. First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that
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BOWLS
Bridgman Bowling Club Open Day on 28th April 2pm – 5pm Fancy Trying Something New? ,something that’s enjoyable, socially rewarding, healthy and satisfying. Free Tea and Coffee. We have an outdoor green and wonderful indoor facilities with a comfortable bar and lounge area. Our current members range from 9 to 94 years of age. Eagle Way, Harrold MK437EW Contact The Club on 01234 720984 or 07860793542. Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club We are an indoor bowls club with superb facilities We offer bowls coaching from qualified coaches for beginners of all ages whether or not you are a club member. We provide you with bowls and bowls shoes and up to five lessons without any obligation to join. 290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB 01234 852291. www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm (year round) and Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to June only) We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. It is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. We meet in Bromham Village Hall and the first two sessions are free and where training can be given. All that you would require to bring is a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers! Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details and we hope you will come along and give it a try. Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm. Just bring flat shoes. For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Bedford Borough Bowling Club Est over 100 years are now enrolling new members and forming a junior section. Probably the most prestigious bowling club in the Bedford area with both indoor and outdoor bowling greens. We offer FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided, we just ask you to wear flat shoes. Afterwards, you can obtain a cool drink or a coffee from the bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. There are also restaurant facilities for lunch time meals. So give it a try, bring the family all are welcome. Free parking. Check our web site www.boroughbowlin. org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm The Bedford Bowling club holds taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and welcomes anyone who would like to try the game. We are a warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. We provide all equipment for these sessions, and only ask you wear flat soled shoes to protect the green. There is no cost or obligation and tea and biscuits are provided. For full information ring Ray on 305695, Warwick on 403551, or Alison on 343257. Or check out our new web site google “bedfordbowlingclub, Bedford – hugo fox”.
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CYCLING
Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information.
EXCERCISE & FITNESS CLASSES
Fitnisa Ladies Body Conditioning with Aerobics Interested in keeping fit and making new friends in a female only environment? Classes are led by a female qualified instructor in private venue Every Mondays and Thursdays (term time) 11:00am – 12:00pm Queen’s Park Community Centre, Marlborough Road, Queen’s Park, Bedford MK40 4LF Only £10 for 8 week course! Call Fsella on 07415 389322 for further information Fitnisa Supple Strength for Ladies (stretching and toning) Interested in keeping fit and making new friends in a female only environment? Classes are led by a female qualified instructor in private venue Every Wednesdays (term time) 11:00am – 12:00pm Queen’s Park Community Centre, Marlborough Road, Queen’s Park, Bedford MK40 4LF Only £10 for 8 week course! Call Fsella on 07415 389322 for further information
FOOTBALL
Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football. We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk. Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm. Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children. Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com. Bedford Girls and Ladies FC Voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards. If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631.
KARATE
GKR Karate Classes Wednesdays at 6.30pm to 7.30pm Free trial classes through April and June. Anyone who turns up for a class who is not already a GKR student will get a free 1 hour training session. There will be no pressure to join either before or after the taster sessions. Putnoe Heights Church, 32 Putnoe Heights, Bedford MK41 8EB
RUGBY
Little Scrummers Rugby Club Every Saturday at Kings Oak Primary School 8.30am until 11.10am. Exciting, fun & inspiring children’s tag rugby classes for girls and boys from 18 months up to 7 years old! We want to bring rugby to children at a young age to enable them to build their confidence, enjoy sport & have fun! For more information & to book in for a FREE TRIAL please visit us at www.littlescrummers.com
MARTIAL ARTS
Shinpi Izumi Martial Arts Club – Ju Jutsu style Adult & Junior Classes Juniors – Mondays -term time only 6-7pm Adult / Senior Tuesdays – all year round 8-9pm St Cuthbert’s Hall, Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR. Please contact Rob Sensei on 07840 314869 for prices and further information One month free trial available
TABLE TENNIS
Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available. Call John 07921 093199 Bedford Community Table Tennis Club Every weekday at 2 venues: Bedford Academy Mile Road and Church Lane Community Centre, Goldington. Each session is 2 hours.First Session is FREE at Bedford Academy Wednesday 19.30-21.30 Call Harvey on 07884 938753 first.
WALKING/RAMBLING
Bedford Rambling Club We’re a friendly group who meet on a Sunday morning to walk 5/6 miles walking at a steady pace so good for anyone just starting to walk or coming back to walking after a break. For more information or a copy of our programme please contact Christine on 01234 360769 or email brclub75@yahoo.co.uk
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