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 2nd March 7.15 p.m. “How Far Did Your Ancestors Travel Before the Advent of the Railways?” By Celia Heritage Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society Friday 2nd March 7.15 for 7.30 Paul Fullstone, local artist with a special interest in watercolour landscapes and townscapes demonstrating the use of pen and wash in paintings. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Pouring paint art Thurs 8th March, 7pm to 9pm £15 per person, includes paint and canvasses. Saxon Games and Crafts Great Denham MK40 4FU. To book call 07877951630 Learning Lunchtime Talk – Bedford’s Hidden History Monday 12 March 11am to Midday David Fowler returns to take us on a nostalgic look at Bedford’s history. Free, but donations to the Forest of Marston Vale are much appreciated. The Forest Centre, Station Road,Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR. For more info on our Learning Lunchtime Talks visit www.marstonvale,org or ring 01234 767037 Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust ‘Introducing Flowers’ an illustrated talk by Brian Eversham, Chief Executive of the Trust Wednesday 14th March 2018 Meeting 7-15 for 7-30 pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated.
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Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Illustrated talk “The History of Chicksands Priory” Wednesday 14th March 7:30pm Julie Benson (Friends of Chicksands Priory) Non-members welcome – £3:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095. Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre, Bedford MK41 8EB. www.baalhs.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group Thursday 15th March 7.30pm Patrick Barkham presents ‘The Butterfly Isles’ Patrick, a Natural History writer for ‘The Guardian & award-winning author of “The Butterfly Isles” (our talk this evening). 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. www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 20th March at 7.30 Propagation for plants, Looking good in the flower beds By Anne Godfrey, Garden Designer Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle and Refreshments. Biddenham Village Hall www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Bedford National Trust Association Tuesday 20th March 2.00 for 2.30 Speaker Liz Carter on “ Strong Minded Women” Tea/coffee is served from 2.00 Small charge. Everyone is welcome. Addison Centre in Kempston, plenty of parking. For further information ring Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421
. CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS
“Ouse Valley Singers 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. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.” Linedancing New Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers Class Just Turn Up Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9QJ (On Site Parking) (AB) Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers 7.30pm – 8.30pm Dances From Absolute Beginners To Improvers Tel 07969 847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com 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
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Steady Folk Music Session 7.30 Last Tuesday of each month. All standards of musician are welcome to come and join in with whatever they play. Burnaby Arms, Stanley Street, Bedford. MK41 7RU. Michael Bliss 01234 308449.
Rushden Flower Arrangement Club, Thursday 22nd March 7 for 7:30 p.m. Talk by Martin Towsey , Woburn Estate Manager on his interesting work at the Woburn Estate Refreshments & raffle. Members £3.00 Visitors £7.00 Full Gospel Church Hall, High Street South, Rushden NN10 0QX.For more information visit our facebook page or call Carol 01933 412847
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.
Make a Wooden Bug House Thurs 22nd March, 7pm to 9pm £10 per person, materials supplied. Perfect for spring. Saxon Games and Crafts Great Denham MK40 4FU. To book call 07877951630
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
Learn to cross stitch Thurs 29th March, 7pm to 9pm £10 per person includes canvas and silks. Suitable for all levels. Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU To book call 07877951630
Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. FREE. 2pm4pm 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. 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. Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm 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.
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