What’s On

BEDFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY [BAALHS] WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 7.30PM

Illustrated talk: “100 Years of Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech & Drama”. Guests £3. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK41 Tel. 01234 313608.

BEDFORD LOCAL GROUP OF THE WILDLIFE TRUST WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY MEETING 7.15PM FOR 7.30PM

‘Wildlife Trust Communities Work in Bedfordshire’ An illustrated talk by Ruth Sneath Plenty of parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or 01234 266057 Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ

BEDFORD NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION TUESDAY JANUARY 17 2.15PM

“Dabs and DNA Detect Criminals” Chris Truran Chris says he examined over 25,000 crime scenes. Everyone welcome. No need to book. There will be a small entry fee. Plenty of parking at the Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN For further information please contact Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421

BIDDENHAM GARDENERS ASSOCIATION TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 7.30PM

“My Garden” by two local speakers Visitors very welcome Admission £5 for non-members – includes Raffle & Refreshments Biddenham Village Hall, Biddenham MK40 4BJ www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk.

BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL GROUP THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 7.30PM AIMING TO FINISH BY 9.30PM

Wildlife lecturers, travel company owner, and world traveller, Chris Collins “Unknown Antarctica: The Birds of the Ross Sea and New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands”. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 under 18s enter free. The facilities, including refreshments, are at ground level and there is secure parking. ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford or call 07905199769

COLMWORTH & NEIGHBOURS HISTORY SOCIETY FRIDAY 20 JANUARY 7.30PM

The Bedford Morris Men will be presenting a traditional Plough Play and performing a series of Border Morris dances. Free for members. Visitors welcomed for a donation of £4. Colmworth Village Hall, Church Road, Colmworth MK44 2JX. www.colmworthhistory.org.uk for further information.

BEDFORD SINFONIA SATURDAY 21 JANUARY 7.30PM

Soloists: Peter Hoare (Tenor) and Brendan Thomas (Horn). Conductor: Michael Rose Mozart Serenade for winds, in E flat, K375 Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings Beethoven Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) Bedford Corn Exchange Tickets available from the Corn Exchange Box Office: What’s On: Events – Bedford Corn Exchange

AFTERNOON VINTAGE TEA FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2PM – 4PM

Entry £4. Includes tea, home-made cake, and friendship. Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP For information call Myriam on 07590 558275

QUIZ NIGHT SATURDAY 28 JANUARY 7.15PM FOR 7.30PM

Tickets £10 – includes fish and chips Bar available or bring your own. Raffle For tickets call Rachel on 01234 314093 Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP

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