WHAT’S ON GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB – FOR THE OVER 50’S EVERY THURSDAY – 2PM TO 4PM, ENTRY £1 Refreshments, raffle, bingo, games, crafts and more Also occasional meals and outings. For information call Marion on 01234 304382 Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP
BEDFORD ART SOCIETY MEETING FRIDAY 7 JANUARY 7.15PM FOR 7.30PM START Bedford born artist Oliver Winconek has painted many well-known actors and members of society. He will demonstrate painting a portrait in oils and acrylics at our first actual meeting of the year. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information.
PAPAS & PRESCHOOLERS SATURDAY JANUARY 8 12.30PM – 2PM Are you the only dad at the music group? Do you feel a bit lonely? It turns out, even that yellow haired rag doll is a girl! Who knew?! Or are you grandad, who thought he’d done his time so is now looking to fill the grandkids up on sugar before giving them back? Do you need to talk about stuff that the wife just doesn’t understand? Like what makes Catie’s machines so amazing or why lego instructions are the only ones you will ever follow? Do you fancy getting some lunch with other local dads and finding new friends for your children, that you can later blame for that swear word your little one copied from you in the car? Let’s have some fun....... and a sandwich! Friendly Nettle Café, Beauvais Square, Shortstown MK42 0GE
BEDFORD REPAIR CAFÉ SATURDAY 15 JANUARY 12PM After a long wait, we are finally returning to repair your loved items. The Bedpop Repair Shop is a pop-up community repair cafe. They are volunteers who want to teach you how to fix your stuff and are passionate about the right to repair and avoiding landfill. Run completely by the kindness of volunteers and sponsors.
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Booking slots dropping soon, but please save the date and take note of our NEW VENUE: The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford MK40 3DE
THE BEDFORD KILO SUNDAY 16 JANUARY 10AM – 4PM
Come and shop TONNES of sustainable, vintage, retro & branded fashion for just £20 per kilo. You will need to choose a ticketed time slot, but there is no time limit to how long you can stay in the event, and you can come and go all day if you fancy doubling your shopping time! Please wear a face covering and bring your own bag. Fresh stock will be added to the rails throughout the day! Corn Exchange, 13 St Paul’s Square, MK40 1SL shopkilo.co.uk
THE HIGGINS KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: 18 JANUARY, 15 FEBRUARY,15 MARCH 11AM – 1PM Get creative and join like-minded crafters to create items for charities and events. Sessions will be running both at The Higgins Bedford and online. Free Entry. Booking Essential To book, or to receive the Zoom login, please email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk
‘FOR MEN TO TALK’ TUESDAY 18 JANUARY 6PM – 8PM For Men To Talk is a chance for men suffering with anxiety, depression and grief to talk with other fellow sufferers. St Neots Golf Club, Crosshall Road, St Neots PE19 7GE
