WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS & CRAFTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 1st December 7.15pm Interested in Family History? Then come along to the next monthly talk on ‘The Evil Sheriff of Bedford’ by Amanda Goody Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 1st December 7.15 for 7.30 David Lewry is a well known botanical artist and a popular teacher in Bedford. He will give a talk entitled “ The Life of a Renaissance Artist “ Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson. Tel 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety. co.uk for information. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Hardy Plant Society, Cambs & Beds. Saturday December 2nd, 2.00pm Jill and Alun Whitehead will be talking about their Herefordshire garden & nursery. They will bring plants for sale. Tools & sundries stall. Seed exchange – unusual seeds for 25p per packet. Christmas buffet tea. Visitors welcome £4. Weatherley Centre, Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds. SG18 8JH Bedford Sugarcraft Guild Monday 4th December 7.30 pm Demonstration of modelling a Father Christmas and grandfather clock in sugar paste. All Welcome. £6 on the door. Free tea/coffee and biscuits. Just turn up at St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday December 4th 7.30 for 8.00pm Please join us for Bob Wallis’ talk on ‘The plants of the Zagros mountains of Iran’. Bob and Rannveig are experts on growing bulbs. Bring your questions! Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome; £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX
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Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 13th December Meeting 7-15 for 7-30 pm ‘Highlights of Namibia’ An illustrated talk by Marion Hession. Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Wednesday 13th December 7:30pm Illustrated talk “A Bookless Town – Bedford’s Libraries (1700-2017)” Bob Ricketts (President, BAALHS) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB. Non-members welcome – £3:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 www.baalhs.org.uk Saxon Games and Crafts Thurs 14th Dec, 7pm – 9pm Make a Gem Tree for Christmas using semi precious natural chips or stones Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4FU £18 – £20 To book call 07877951630 Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 19th December at 7.30 Biddenham Village Hall OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH REFRESHMENTS Visitors very welcome Admission £5.00 per meeting includes a Raffle www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group Thursday 21st December at 7.30pm Dr Andy Clements director of the BTO presents: ‘Birds – their interaction with the landscape’. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5. Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Reg. Charity No. 207076, More info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday December 21st 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Bring a sewing kit (needles, scissors, specs) and join us for some gentle chatty stitching. Please also bring any textile you’d like to show others . Christmas buffet. Sales table, information about local textile events. Visitors welcome, £4 including refreshments. St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY
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CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES Goldington Churches Togerther Christmas Services Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Sunday 17th Dec 6.30 pm Carol Service Sunday 24th Dec 4 pm Christingle Sunday 24th Dec 11.15 pm Midnight Holy Communion Monday 25th Dec 10.30 am Christmas Day Celebration Worship. St Mary’s C of E Church, Church Lane, Bedford Sunday 10th Dec 5 pm Christingle Service Sunday 17th Dec 6 pm Festival of Lessons & Carols Sunday 24th Dec 5 pm Children’s Nativity Service Sunday 24th Dec 11.15 pm First Communion of Christmas Monday 25th Dec 8 am Holy Communion Monday 25th Dec 9.30 am Family Communion University Of Bedfordshire Tuesday 5th Dec 6.30 pm Carols By Candlelight – University Community Celebration (Location: St Paul’s Church.St Paul’s Square, Bedford) Holy Cross Catholic Church, Goldington Rd, Bedford Sunday 17th Dec 4 pm Carols by Candlelight Christmas services at St Paul’s Bedford in December St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SQ Sunday 3rd December 5.30 pm Candlelit Advent Carol Service Friday 8th 4.30 pm Christingle for children and families – candlelit oranges Saturday 16th 4.30 pm Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols – candlelit Sunday 24th 4.00 pm Children’s Crib service with dramatic readings Sunday 24th 11.00 pm Midnight Mass Monday 25th 10.15 am Family Eucharist for Christmas Day
CHRISTMAS FAYRES & MARKETS
St James’s Church, Biddenham – Christmas Bazaar Saturday 2nd December, 2.00pm to 4.30pm Stalls include jewellery, decorations and gifts, produce and cakes, bottle stall, planted bulbs, skin products, face painting, Father Christmas, raffle and refreshments. Entry £1 (Children free). All Welcome! Biddenham Village Hall.
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS
“Ouse Valley Singers A four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes at churches, church halls, etc. In the North Beds area. Rehearsals are held in Sharnbrook Methodist Church every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. We commence our autumn term on 11th September and we would welcome new members. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.” Linedancing Monday Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.30pm – 8.30pm www: http://dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553 Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall. New members welcome. Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com
TUESDAYS
Bedford Camera Club 7.30pm Just starting out with a new camera, or a photography enthusiast? Come and join a group of friendly, like minded people for talks and competitions. We meet every Tuesday at Scott Lower School, Bedford. Contact John Gough 07748572845. www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk.
Christ the King Parish Hall Christmas Fayre Saturday 2nd Dec from 1pm Refreshments, Raffle, Tombola, lots of stalls Entry 50p For information call 01234 965497 Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP
Reading, Writing and all things books Tuesdays – 10am to noon Saxon Games and Crafts Saxon Way, Great Denham MK41 4GP £3 pp includes refreshments Call 07877951630 for details
Emmaus Village Carlton Christmas Fayre Sat 16th Dec 9.30am – 4.30pm & Sun 17th Dec 10am -4pm FREE Christmas craft activities for children at Emmaus Village Carlton. Plenty of bargains to be had for those last minute Christmas gifts. Then relax in the Bistro for a bite to eat and drink.
Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite thehigh flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month. Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee
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Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday at The Embankment Hotel 7.15am for 7.30am start. Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners class. Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes. Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Meetings:- 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 – 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. – 4.30pm each month. A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP
WEDNESDAYS
Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07835 732412/07925 910639. Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing. Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome. Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details. Evening Handcraft – Knitting, Stitching and lots of other hand crafts 1st & 3rd Wednesday of most months. Enjoy craft and good conversation with a relaxed group who support one another. Plus a whole craft shop to shop in if you want to. £4.75 per session which includes any drink off the O For Coffee menu. Tudor Rose Patchwork Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley MK43 7RB. Phone 01234 824983 for further details. Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club Meet on First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm We are a friendly social Folk Dancing Club St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments No partner required. Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594 MENCAP – Smiley Club Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly teenagers and activities include: 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. MENCAP – Sparkle Club Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm a social club for adults with learning disabilities. It is held on Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH.
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Bedford Pipe Band welcome new members. Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford. Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475 Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk Bedford Gallery Quire 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford We welcome those interested in singing/playing’West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid19th century. Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 – 10 pm. Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB It’s good fun for only £2 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August). Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included New members welcomed Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Art Friends – Art for fun and friendship for all Thursdays 09.30am – 12.30pm A 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: Jackie 07880 518465, Kevin 07780 756436 or Lindsay 07960 329609 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design which they can take home. Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137 P.M Bridge Group First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall. Tel Ann on 01234 212066 Linedancing Thursday Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.00pm – 8.00pm Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm – 10.00pm www: http://dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553
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FRIDAYS
Putnoe Heights Machine Knitting Group. Meets on alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers all welcome Contact Marion Sutton on 01234 217647 Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club Long established folk dance club who meet every Friday in term time from 8pm to 10pm at Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance). We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, https://finecompanions.wordpress. com or find us on Facebook. Bedfordshire Family History Society Welcomes new members at their monthly meetings on the 1st Friday of every month. Contact Lynn on 01234 306482 Held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX www.bfhs.org.uk Friday Daubers This friendly group of amateur daubers meets at 5 Lansdowne Road Bedford every Friday between 1pm and 4pm to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby. Between us we use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us. If you are interested why not contact one of us to find out more – Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@ virginmedia.com
SUNDAYS
Chill out Zone A little pause away from busy life Sun 3rd and 17th Dec 7pm – 9pm – free Saxon Games and Crafts Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4FU For information call on 07877951630
COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Candlelit Advent Carol Service Sunday 3rd December 5.30 pm St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SQ Christmas Tree Festival 6-10 December St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SQ In aid of the church and Bedford Hospitals Charity Open daily 10-5, Sunday 10th 12-4 Entry £2.50. Children under 16 free. Opening by Julia Jarman, author, at 10.45 am on Wednesday 6 December ‘Where are Mr Toad and his friends?’ free children’s competition. Daily school and community choirs Daily refreshments. Festival concert Saturday 9th, 7pm, Cellophany cello octet Tickets @ £15 including mulled wine and mince pies available at www.bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk or from 01234 340163/01234 783181
Unisong Christmas Concert Saturday 9th 7.30pm Guest musicians: Sound Appeal Handbells Licensed Bar, Raffle, Mince Pies Proceeds to CHUMS and Oakley Day Centre Tickets £6 Children U14 £3 inc refreshments Bromham Village Hall, Village Rd, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8JP. Contact Evelyn Sutherland on 07874 742662. visit us at unison.weebly.com Kempston Musical Society Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 9th December 7.30m Kempston Musical Society, Ouse Valley Singers and the Bedford Hospital Choir, together with invited soloists, will be performing a selection of Christmas carols.In aid of Bedford Hospital – the Maternity Unit is in desperate need of a Jaundice Machine. Tickets £9.00 adults, £6.00 students and over 60’s and £3.00 for children and will include a mince pie and a hot or cold drink. Tickets will not be available at the door, but need to be ordered by email at MTHROSSELL@AOL.COM. St. Peter’s Church, De Parys Avenue, Bedford. Opus 18 Christmas Concert Saturday 16th 2.30pm Guest musicians: Sound Appeal Handbells Raffle Proceeds go to Meadowbank Neo Natal unit, Bedford Hospital and Canine Partnership Bedford Tickets £8 Children U14 £3 inc refreshments Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford Contact Evelyn Sutherland on 07874 742662 visit us at unison.weebly.com Emmaus Village Carlton Mon 18th Dec, 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Terry Waite CBE will be joining Emmaus Village Carlton to support their Festive charity event raising funds for FACES. The evening will offer a chance to meet Mr. Waite, bid for exciting auction lots, win prizes in the Christmas raffle and enjoy a sparkling show by the Emmaus Village Carlton Community Choir performing your festive favorites. Tickets on sale via the website: www.emmaus.org.uk/village_carlton/terrywaite
FAMILY Wixam’s Winter Wonderland Saturday 2nd December 2pm until 6pm Entertainment & Rides 30 Arts and crafts stalls in the Hall and Marquee Hot food & drink, Hot chocolate, candyfloss, sweets and much more. Lights switched on at 5pm Brass band 5pm-5.30pm. Raffle to be drawn at 5.30pm Lakeview Village Hall, Wixams MK42 6AB Santa’s Enchanted Forest Grotto Saturday 18 November to Sunday 24 December All Day For the first time at the Forest Centre, the elves and fairies are already preparing for Santa’s arrival at our all new, outdoor grotto! With a cheeky snowman as your guide, go on a magical adventure to find Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest…Children £10/ Adults £4. Booking essential. For available dates and to book go to www.sortmybooking.com/enchantedforest/webbooking/calendar/ The Forest Centre, Station Road,Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR
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Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December 11am to 3pm Local, home-made gifts & crafts, Santa’s Grotto, crafts for kids, face painting and live music. Free entry & parking – donations welcome The Forest Centre, Station Road,Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR
HEALTH & WELLBEING Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes Every Monday and Wednesday (except bank holidays) Mondays – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room) Wednesday – Bedford International Athletics Stadium £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Bedford Macular Support Group Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am. Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease. Speakers on a range of related topics. Info 01234 781372 Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Gentle exercise sessions from 7 – 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer. Everyone welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us. Raffle at the end of the evening. Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE
Kempston Musical Society & Goldington Green Academy School Choir Christmas Concert Saturday 16th December 7.30pm Performing a selection of Christmas carols and festive music guaranteed to get you in the mood for the festive period. £7.50 for adults and £2.00 for children on the door Kempston East Methodist Church, 227 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DA To find out more about all our forthcoming concerts or information about the choir please call 01234 781010 or email prestissimo@btinternet.com.
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHERY
Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided.For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field, Church Lane, Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com
BADMINTON
Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners. Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com
BASKETBALL / DODGEBALL
Music Hall & Variety Show, Saturday 2nd December, 7.30pm Opera- Magic-Dance-Comedy-Musical Theatre Tap-dance. For Prostate Cancer UK: Registered Charity Tickets £15 including fizz + nibbles: (£1 fee) www.sharnbrookmillheatre.co.uk In person: Pick-a-Lily, 61 High St/Park Lane, Sharnbrook. At/by Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, MK44 1NP
Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mixed gender sessions Age 10-13 3.00-4.30 every Saturday Age 14-16 4.30-6.00 every Saturday Men’s club 7.35-9.45 every Tuesday All session in Bedford Academy, for further information contact bedfordthunder@outlook.com or visit our website www.bedfordthunder.com
Mill Race Folk Christmas Social Saturday 9th December. Doors at 7:30pm A festive, friendly folk night with floor spots open to performers. Do you know any folk songs? We would love to hear them! With special guest performer, Men Diamler. Entry is £5 for listeners, £3 for performers. Email jackandmarisa@gmail.com for more details. Basement at Bunyan, Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU
Bedford Mighty Eagles Dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB. First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that
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BOWLS
Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club We are an indoor bowls club with superb facilities We offer bowls coaching from qualified coaches for beginners of all ages whether or not you are a club member. We provide you with bowls and bowls shoes and up to five lessons without any obligation to join. 290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB 01234 852291. www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm (year round) and Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to June only) We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. It is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. We meet in Bromham Village Hall and the first two sessions are free and where training can be given. All that you would require to bring is a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers! Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details and we hope you will come along and give it a try. Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm. Just bring flat shoes. For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Bedford Borough Bowling Club Est over 100 years are now enrolling new members and forming a junior section. Probably the most prestigious bowling club in the Bedford area with both indoor and outdoor bowling greens. We offer FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided, we just ask you to wear flat shoes. Afterwards, you can obtain a cool drink or a coffee from the bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. There are also restaurant facilities for lunch time meals. So give it a try, bring the family all are welcome. Free parking. Check our web site www.boroughbowlin. org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm The Bedford Bowling club holds taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and welcomes anyone who would like to try the game. We are a warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. We provide all equipment for these sessions, and only ask you wear flat soled shoes to protect the green. There is no cost or obligation and tea and biscuits are provided. For full information ring Ray on 305695, Warwick on 403551, or Alison on 343257. Or check out our new web site google “bedfordbowlingclub, Bedford – hugo fox”.
CYCLING
Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information.
FOOTBALL
Walking Football Summer sessions at Bedford Cricket Club Mondays 7-8pm, Thursdays 2-3pm For more information and to book a place please email: info@walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football. We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk. Bedford Girls and Ladies FC Voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards. If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631.
RUGBY
Little Scrummers Rugby Club Every Saturday at Kings Oak Primary School 8.30am until 11.10am. Exciting, fun & inspiring children’s tag rugby classes for girls and boys from 18 months up to 7 years old! We want to bring rugby to children at a young age to enable them to build their confidence, enjoy sport & have fun! For more information & to book in for a FREE TRIAL please visit us at www.littlescrummers.com
TABLE TENNIS
Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available Call John 07921 093199
WALKING/RAMBLING
Rambling Club Friendly walking group who meet on a Sunday morning for a 5/6 mile walk. For further information or a copy of our programme please contact brclub75@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01234 360769.
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