WHAT’S ON PILATES CLASSES EVERY MONDAY 2.45PM – 3.30PM £3 PER PERSON Join us for relaxing Pilates classes surrounded by the art in the galleries at The Higgins Bedford No need to book as places are offered on a first come, first served basis on the day. The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
LEARNING LUNCHTIMES AT THE FOREST OF MARSTON VALE MONDAYS AT 11AM – 12 NOON
GREAT BARFORD CHRISTMAS FAYRE FRIDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 6PM – 9PM Lots of lovely stalls, Father Christmas, face painting and more. Great Barford Village Hall, Fishers Close, Bedford MK44 3JL
MONDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 11AM A GUIDE TO STEWARTBY VILLAGE AND THE SIR MALCOLM STEWART TRUST Learn about the local history of nearby Stewartby from David Szymanski, and reminisce about it’s industrial past. David has spent his whole life involved with bricks. Raised in the village of Stewartby, the home of London Brick, he trained as a mechanical engineer with LBC.
WOOTTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 12PM – 3PM A beautiful range of stalls for you to get your Christmas shopping underway. The kitchen will be open so grab yourself some cake and have a hot chocolate. Wootton Village Hall, 5 Church Road Wootton, Bedford MK43 9EU
MONDAY 15TH NOVEMBER MACADAMIA TREES, FOOD SECURITY, CARBON AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN MALAWI Join our friends and the founders of the Neno Macadamia Trust to hear about this fascinating project which uses trees and communities to regenerate landscapes. MONDAY 29TH NOVEMBER THE MARSTON VALE LINE Stephen Sleight from the Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership explores the importance of the Marston Vale Line to the people of Bedfordshire and beyond... Talks are approx. 1 hour long, with time for questions. Limited space available, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine MK43 0PR Tel 01234 767037 www.marstonvale.org
BEDFORD ARCHITECTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL & LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Talks on Bedford’s rich history – open to all WEDNESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER starting at 7.30pm ‘The Festival of Britain in Bedfordshire, 1951’ by Stephen Coleman WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBEr starting at 7.30pm Quiz – ‘Bedford since 1939’ 38
WEDNESDAY 12TH JANUARY starting at 7.30pm ‘An illustrated history of Bedford from 1837 to 1914’ by Bob Ricketts Putnoe Heights Methodist Church, Putnoe Heights, Bedford, MK41 8EB
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GRIEF WELLIES DEATH CAFÉ THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 5PM An informal gathering of people (often strangers) to talk about death in an open, accessible and confidential space over a cup of tea and a piece of cake. The topic of discussion is generated by the group and there is no agenda, objective or prescribed theme. The Place, Bragdate Road, Bedford MK40 3DE
BEDS & NORTHANTS MS THERAPY CENTRE MONTHLY CHARITY SALE THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10AM – 12.00 NOON 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9RX Clothing, Bric a Brac, Books, Linen, Toys and Games FREE PARKING, Refreshments available Tel: 01234 325781 www.mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
BEDFORDSHIRE DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 1PM – 4PM Come along with family and friends to buy unique gifts and crafts for Christmas. Visit Santa, enjoy festive refreshments and hot soup, bottle tombola and much more! Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX
