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Starting in outdoor markets and car boot sales, local-grown business Sweets in the Mail have been trialling a kiosk in the Harpur Centre’s Basement, with promising results. They have now expanded to a larger setting in the Howard Centre. Co-founder Liam says, “We’re really pleased and proud to be serving the people of Bedford some of the finest confectionery available. We’ve got everyday sweets and items for a special occasion too – even special gift packaging for Pick and Mix selections. We’ve got vegetarian, vegan and halal options, and sweets from around the world. We also take requests – come and bring us a challenge!” Sweets In The Mail is open Mon-Thurs,Sat 9:00 – 17:30, Fri 9:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00. More info: sweetsinthemail.co.uk
Foxy Wings – now open at Riverside A venue with a great story behind it, Foxy
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Wings was hatched on Instagram when lockdown first hit. The fledgling online delivery service found immediate local support and launched into a successful Crowdfunder campaign. It is now in full flight, as a 100-seater restaurant, serving fried chicken and caulli-wings in a variety of globally inspired, home-made sauces, and a bar championing UK-sourced draught beers, carefully selected by the mastermind of another Bedford success story, Beerfly. The venue itself is full of quirky furnishings, foxy painted murals, enough greenery to get lost in, and an all-round great vibe! Foxy Wings is open Sun-Thurs 12:00-22:30, Fri–Sat 12:00-23:30. More info: foxywings.co.uk
Bedford’s first Tap to Donate machine has been installed outside IMPAKT Interiors in The Arcade. This new installation allows you to make a contactless donation of £3 to the Real Change Fund, managed by Bedford Homeless Partnership, which brings together local charities and organisations who provide homeless services in Bedford Borough, supporting people at risk with accommodation, physical and mental wellbeing, food, housing and job applications, as well as many more services. Tap to Donate is accessible Mon-Sat 9.00–17.30, Sun 11.00–16.00. More info: bedfordhomeless.org.uk
