Clubs & Groups

ARTS & CRAFTS BEDFORDSHIRE GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS. 1st Tues each month 7.30–9.30pm 3rd Sat each month 10.30am–4.30pm Friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts. Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick MK45 1HP ART FRIENDS – ART FOR FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Thursdays 9.30am – 12.30pm 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: Marie 07890095166, Stella 07764582657, Jill 07764984958 or Lindsay 07960 329609 MACHINE KNITTING GROUP. Alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers welcome Wilden Village Hall, 2 High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB. Sheila Day Tel:01234 771328 BEDFORDSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Meet 1st Friday of every month. Contact Lynn on 01234 306482 Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX. www.bfhs.org.uk FRIDAY DAUBERS Every Friday 1pm-4pm Friendly group of amateur daubers. We use a variety of media. St Peter’s Church, De Pary’s Avenue, Bedford Contact Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@ virginmedia.com SKETCH FRIDAYS Every Friday, 12pm – 4pm Free Explore the works in our beautiful galleries and be inspired to create your own work of art. Materials are provided, or you can bring your own. Please do not bring paint or materials that might cause damage to the collection. The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD. 01234 718618

BIBLE STUDY COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY IN BEDFORD We are a warm and friendly group, meeting to study the bible. We meet every Tuesday 10am-12 noon in term time at North Brickhill Community Centre, MK41 7AF. Please contact Alyson Little: little_alyson@hotmail.com

BRIDGE CLUBS RENHOLD BRIDGE CLUB First and third Thursdays of each month. 11 am to 2.45pm. Break for lunch midway (please bring your own sandwiches); coffee/tea free. Friendly duplicate bridge. Members £3; guests and visitors £4. Renhold Village Hall, Wilden Rd, Renhold MK41 0LY Tel Rod 01234 771858 BEDFORD BRIDGE CLUB Tues and Fri evenings 7.30 p.m Mon mornings 10.00 a.m Competitive duplicate Bridge Table money, £2 for Members and £3 for non members. Brickhill Community Centre, Avon Drive, Bedford. CRANFIELD BRIDGE CLUB Sundays 6.45 for 7pm Cranfield Bridge Club is an EBU affiliated club playing duplicate bridge. Table money Members £2.50. Non members £3.50. Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road, Cranfield MK43 0DR For more information telephone Chairman Bruce Kitchener 01234 750150. BEDFORD NO FEAR BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge, Weds 7pm to 10pm at St Mark’s Church Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY. Improvers bridge, Thurs 10am to 1pm at Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0PW. Duplicate bridge, Fri 10am to 1pm at Brickhill Community Centre, Avon Drive MK41 7AF. Improvers bridge, Fri 2pm to 4.45pm at St James Church Hall, 67 Church End, Biddenham MK40 4AS.

Duplicate bridge, Sun 6.30pm to 9.30pm at St James Church Hall, 67 Church End, Biddenham MK40 4AS. Table money for all sessions, £2 for Members and £3 for non members.

CAMERA CLUB BEDFORD CAMERA CLUB Every Tuesday 7.30pm Visitors just £3. Call 07748 572845 for more details,or www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk Scott Lower School, Hawk Drive, Bedford, MK41 7JA

CARPET BOWLS RAVENSDEN CARPET BOWLS CLUB Wilden Village Hall Thurs afternoon 2pm to 4.30pm No experience or equipment required. Suitable for all ages £2 per session including refreshments. Just turn up to give it a try or for more information Call Mike on 01234 926021 RENHOLD CARPET BOWLS CLUB Renhold Village Hall Monday 2pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 7pm to 9.30pm No experience or equipment required. Suitable for all ages £2 per session including refreshments. Just turn up to give it a try or for more information Call Mike on 01234 926021

DANCING SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING – SOCIAL DANCING Mon evenings 7:45pm to 9:45pm £2.50 per session. First evening free. Individuals welcome, no experience/partner needed. Wear soft shoes. ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LR. Keith Rose, 01234 781448, keith@krose.plus.com

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING – GENERAL CLASS Tues evenings 7:30pm to 10pm £2.50 per session. First evening free. Individuals welcome, no experience/partner needed. Wear soft shoes. ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LR. Keith Rose, 01234 781448, keith@krose.plus.com IRISH CEILI AND SET DANCING Wednesdays 8 pm to 10 pm £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome. The Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. Ring Tim 01234 317847 for more details TUDOR REEDS FOLK DANCE CLUB First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm Friendly social Folk Dancing Club It’s good fun for only £2 incl. refreshments. No partner required. St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY. Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594 DANCING STARS LINE DANCE CLUB Thursday: Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street Kempston, Bedford MK42 7BN (Air Conditioned Hall/On Site Parking) Beginners 7.00pm - 8.00pm Dances From Absolute Beginners To Beginners Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm - 10.00pm – Dances From Improvers To Intermediate www http://dancingstars.comli.com/ BEDFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB Thursday eves 8 – 10 pm Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club. £3 incl. Refreshments St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Ln, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0HL No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com BEDFORD FINE COMPANIONS FOLK DANCE CLUB Fri 8pm to 10pm 9 (Term Time) We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance). Chris Rutt email:-carutt@ntlworld. com or telephone 01462 700451 www.finecompanions.wordpress. com or find us on Facebook.

FRIENDSHIP SILVER LINING CLUB FOR THE SILVER HAIRED First & third Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm FREE Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. LOCAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP. We meet at a local public venue every Wednesday 7 to 10pm. New members Welcome Call 07835 732412/07925 910639. Email: friendshipclub365@gmail. com GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB – FOR THE OVER 50’S Every thursday 2 – 4pm Bingo, cards, tea and talk, outings, lunches and more Christ the King Parish Hall Harrowden Rd, Bedford MK42 0SP Tel: 01234 304382 ABBEYFIELD BEDFORD FRIENDSHIP GROUP Second Thursday of the Month 2.00pm-3.30pm Meet New People, Make New Friends Refreshments provided. Darell Jeffreys House, 65 Chaucer Road, Bedford,MK40 2AL Sarah Curtin 01234 348735 or mailto:s.curtin@abbeyfield.com MAGPIE LADIES GROUP Friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included. New members welcomed St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August) Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 MAN CAVE Friday Mornings 10am until 1pm Opportunity to make new friends, chat and share experiences.Are you unemployed, retired, missing work colleagues or would just appreciate some company? Come and join us! Sharnbrook Scout Hut. Church Ln, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1HR MEN IN SHEDS Keep active, healthy & meet new people. Have fun sharing skills, learning new ones, and help with community-based projects. Annex at the Bedford Arts and Craft Centre, Ampthill Rd (off Althorpe Street), Bedford MK42 9HE (Entrance to the Centre is nearly opposite to Bedford Hospital A&E entrance). Steve Conway 07805 775828 www.meninshedsbedford.org.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEING OVER 70’S GENTLE EXERCISE CLASSES Every Mon, Tues, Weds and Thurs Mon & Thurs – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room) Tues – John Bunyan, Mile Road, Bedford Weds – Bedford International Athletics Stadium £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport BEDFORD MASCULAR SUPPORT GROUP Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am. Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Rd Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease. Speakers on a range of related topics. Info 01234 708613. HEARTS IN BEDS CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Beds, MK41 9QJ Gentle exercise sessions from 7-7-30pm under a qualified trainer. All welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us. Contact Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791 or email tednmary.jolliffe@gmail.com Paul Keech. Tel. 012343 211733. Vice Chairman Tessa Whiting Tel. 07799 834026 BOSOM PALS – BREAST CANCER CHARITY 2nd Wednesday of each month 7.30pm to 9.45pm Friendly support group for ladies who have had breast cancer. Our aim is to provide info and support to help those going through breast cancer treatment and beyond. Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Rd, Kempston, MK42 8BQ Contact Denise 01234 771746 or Pauline 01234 350079 or email bosom-palsbedford@outlook.com

MODEL MAKING BEDFORD & DISTRICT SCALE MODEL CLUB Alternate Tuesday evenings 7.00pm – 10pm Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Rd, Kempston, MK42 7NR All ages welcome, whatever your skill level, and welcome all types of modelling subjects and media. Our main aim to is to have fun and exchange ideas and advice in a friendly atmosphere. Check out meeting times at www. bedfordmodelclub.co.uk or call Mark Peacock on 07963 956221

MODEL RAILWAY KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY Every Wednesday 7.30pm-10pm NEW VENUE Kempston East Methodist Church. New members welcome. Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brw60029@gmail.com

MUSIC DA CAPO STRING ENSEMBLE 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 8pm – 9.30pm We’re a small, friendly group and meet at All Saints Church Hall in Kempston twice a month to play a variety of music from Bach to James Bond. We’re looking for players of roughly Grade 3 standard or above – no auditions necessary! If you’d like more information, please contact Jill on 07791 841467 or email jill.wightman@ icloud.com BEDFORD PIPE BAND Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. New members welcome. St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford. Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475. Mrs. Barrett 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk

RAILWAYS THE LOCOMOTIVE CLUB OF GB – BEDFORD BRANCH First Tuesday of the month except July 7.30pm. Wide range of speakers. We also have occasional outside visits. St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Street, Bedford, MK43 0DL More info, Bill Davies – 01234 315594 or davieb563@gmail.com www.lcgb.org.uk/html/bedford/ bedford.htm

READING FRIENDLY READING GROUP Wednesdays 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not come and join us? It’s absolutely free, and you’ll have:- -A short story read to you by Colin, our group leader. -Refreshments served by the library staff half-way through. -The companionship of a lovely group of other members. There is no commitment to attending. Wootton Library, Lorraine Road, Wootton MK43 9LH

SINGING OUSE VALLEY SINGERS Mondays 7.30 p.m Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes in the North Beds area. Rehearsals in Sharnbrook Methodist Church performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.” BEDFORD GALLERY QUIRE 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm We welcome those interested in singing/playing ‘West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century. Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford.Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk KEMPSTON MUSICAL SOCIETY Thursdays – 7.30pm. – 9.30pm. Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes in and around Kempston. Rehearsals in Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Road, Kempston performing light, secular and sacred music. Contact Janet on 01234 781010 for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS / LEARNING DISABILITIES NO LIMITS MULTI-ACTIVITY CLUB The Multi-Activity Club is for people aged 16 years and over with a learning and / or a physical disability. Mondays from 1.45 – 2.45pm (excluding public holidays) Activities on offer include rounders, basketball, badminton, dodgeball and football. Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, MK41 9SB £3 per session, no need to book, just pay on the day. MENCAP – SMILEY CLUB Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. 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 FLAG BEDFORD 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. Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford.Contact Linda on 07815 196357 or mailto:flag25@hotmail. co.uk MARLINS SPECIAL NEEDS SWIMMING CLUB SUNDAYS 6.30 – 8PM For learning and physical disabilities. All ages welcome. Admission £2 Carer free Oasis Swimming Pool Bedford. Call Rose on 07954784795 or Val 07973859940 or just turn up!

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