What’s On

On AUTUMN FAIR Sunday 3rd October 11am- 3pm Come and Meet the Ponies. Refreshments and stalls. Something for Everyone Elisabeth Curtis Centre- Riding for the Disabled, Chestnut Ave, Bromham MK43 8HP BEDFORD FLORAL ART SOCIETY, Tuesday 5th October 7.30pm present a fl oral arrangement demonstration by Mark Entwistle entitled “The Secret Life of Colour” Visitors welcome £12 Addison Centre, Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8PN www.bedfordfl oralartsociety.co.uk 43RD BEDFORD BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL Wednesday 6th October – Saturday 9th October 80 Real ales, 40 real ciders and perries will be available in the main hall. Craft and International beers available also. Mead and Wine will be making a return. Hot and cold food will be available upstairs. Opening Times: Wed: 4pm – 11pm, Thur-Fri: 12pm – 11pm, Sat: 12pm – 10:30pm Admission Fees: Before 4pm (All days): £2 After 4pm: Wed: £3 Thur: £4 Fri: £6 Sat: £3 CAMRA members (with valid membership cards): Free! Join CAMRA here: https://camra.org.uk/join/ membership-rates/ *We cannot accept advanced bookings* Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul’s Square, MK401SL MILTON KEYNES NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION Thursday 7th October 2pm – 4pm The talk will be the postponed talk by David Squibb on Malta. £2 for members of the MKNTA and £4 for non-members. The venue is a well ventilated, light and airy place, hand sanitation facilities are provided and the use of face masks is a personal choice. Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes MK5 7GZ BROMHAM VILLAGE CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Saturday 9th October 1pm-4pm Come along and fi nd that perfect gift for your loved ones. There will be a host of traders offering all sorts of gifts from handmade What’s jewellery to fl owers and more, get a gift for a loved one or treat yourself. Bromham Village Hall, Village Road, Bromham MK43 8JP

WALK TO REMEMBER

Sunday 10th October 9.30am

Join with family and friends and walk 5k along the beautiful Bedford embankment and through Russell Park. You will have the opportunity to place a dedication on route in memory of loved ones. Your entry fee includes a Walk to Remember t-shirt, medal, hints and tips to maximise your fundraising and of course, a special day out – all in support of Sue Ryder’s local palliative and bereavement care. Join today: sueryder.org/stjohnswalk

ST PAUL’S TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS & RECITALS

Tuesday 12th October 1.00pm.

Lottie Bagnall vocal : A mixed recital by leading local soprano

Tuesday 26th October 1.00pm.

Joanna Reveley fl ute and Justin Waters piano Entry is free with retiring collection. St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SQ Further details at www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk/ Tel 01234 340163

BEDFORD ARCHITECTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL & LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Talks on Bedford’s rich history – open to all

Wednesday 13th October starting at 7.30pm ‘An illustrated history of Bedford from King Offa to Queen Victoria’ by Bob Ricketts 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’ 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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Ageing Well Festival and Exhibition

Wednesday 13th October 2021 Bedford Corn Exchange, 10am to 2pm EVERYBODY WELCOME

Free Information, Advice, and help on a wide range of topics including care, housing, money benefits, leisure and many more. The Mayor of Bedford will be holding a clinic to meet and chat with attendees.

Refreshments served in the Howard Room accompanied by mindfulness music, hand massage and Age UK Bedfordshire offers.

For more details contact Jo on 01234 360510 or Email - enquiries@ageukbedfordshire.org.uk