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Shuttleworth Drive-in Airshow (Vintage) Sunday 6 September 11am – 6pm A socially distanced, drive-in airshow, featuring an array of aircraft that form part of the Shuttleworth family’s history. Bring an FM radio to tune into commentary and preshow music, before the flying display programme. Enjoy the unmistakable sound of the Spitfire, and if the weather is kind the pilots will do their magnificent best in the early Edwardian aircraft! On-site takeaway catering will be available, plenty of clean toilets and sanitiser. 11am – Gates Open 2pm – Flying Display begins 6pm – Flying ends (18.30 if Edwardians fly) www.shuttleworth.org/events/drivein-vintage/ ARTS & CRAFTS Carers in Bedfordshire Carers Choir Tuesday afternoons 2 pm Via Zoom All levels, For unpaid family carers Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk Memory Navigation Service Poetry group for people with dementia or memory loss and their carers Second Weds of the month, 11 – 12pm Via Zoom Bring and share your favourite poems, try out a quiz or simply watch and enjoy. For details contact flora.stewart@carersinbeds.org.uk, ring 0300 111 9090 or visit memoryinbeds.org.uk Carers in Bedfordshire – Art for Wellbeing Thursdays 11.30am Via Zoom and art pack posted out. For all levels – with Natasha. For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk The Higgins – Sketch Friday Sketch Friday is now online. Every week the Higgins will post an object or artwork from their collections which they hope will inspire you to create your own piece of art. 22 Please mention bedslife when responding to adverts
You are invited to share a photo of your work. No particular artistic skills required, any media that takes your fancy – it’s just for fun. Suggestions for future themes are welcome. Join the Sketch Friday group on Facebook. The Higgins Knitting and Crocheting Group The Higgins knitting and crocheting group is now online! While staying at home, you can join in to share photos and talk all things knitting and crocheting. Knitting for various charities, improving wellbeing and keeping each other company. Join The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group on Facebook
CAR SHOWS Cars and Coffee Show Sunday September 13th 10.30am – 1.30pm Show off your pride and joy classic, retro, American, muscle or just because its special to you. To take part please email the following: Reg, Make and model of your car to Autoanonymous2020@gmail.com. Passes will be issues to people as space is limited, but fear not if you don’t get in this time you will next time. Please exercise social distancing rules and remember your face mask when you grab a coffee/ breakfast. Seasons Garden Centre Wilstead, Bedford Road, MK45 3HU HEALTH & WELLBEING Carers in Bedfordshire Interactive Five Ways to Wellbeing Workshop 18 September 10 – 1.30pm or 28 October 10 – 1.30pm Learn about and practice ways to promote your own health and wellbeing~For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk
WALKING/RAMBLING Carers in Bedfordshire – Walking group Third Weds of the month Bedford Park, Meet by Pavillion Café For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk rship 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. Reg.Charity No. 207076, more info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF
