WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Illustrated talk:"Bedfordshire's Landscape – Backdrop to its History" Brian Kerr (Cranfield University) Wednesday 12th October 7:30pm Non-members welcome – £2-00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB www.baalhs.org.uk Stories of Life spent in Television- After-Lunch Talk by John Allen: Wed 5th October 12 for 12.30 pm Ticket £15 including 2-course lunch from Erica Lester 01234 781298 Or Chrissie Summerling 01832 730 255 An H&V Warm Up’ Appeal event Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Rd, Sharnbrook MK44 1NP Higgins Museum – Great War Fashion Thursday 6th October 11am or 2.30pm Join Lucy Adlington, fashion historian and author, as she models her personal collection of authentic clothes from the Great War, and relates their significance in women’s lives in that period. Tickets cost £15. Ticket numbers are limited , therefore you are advised to reserve your ticket early. There will be a raffle, all proceeds from which will benefit Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice (where it costs £500 per day to care for a single patient). Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 7th October 2016 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Then come along to the next monthly talk on ‘The Forgotten Spy’ held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 12th October Meeting 7.30pm 'Climate Change and Local Wildlife' an illustrated talk by Brian Eversham. Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057
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Picasso & the Masters of Print Opens at The Higgins Bedford on 15th October 2016 A unique opportunity to view some of the most important prints by one of the most highly regarded artists of the 20th century. Castle Ln, Bedford MK40 3XD Bedford National Trust Association Tuesday October 18th 7.30pm Speaker – Nancy Gregory on “ Scholars, Spectres and Surprises” £2.50 for members and more if you are a guest Addison Centre – Kempston For more information ring Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421 Colour in the Autumn Garden by Roger Harvey Tuesday 18th October at 7:30 Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & Refreshments. Biddenham Village Hall www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group meet Thursday 20th October 7.30p.m. Carl Barimore Presents ‘The Nest Record Scheme’ Outlining the work of the BTO to monitor breeding birds in the UK. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford ARA club Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF.
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Scottish Ceilidh Club Starting Friday October 14th 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm for 8 weeks at the Reading Room, 1, Barker’s Lane, Bedford. No partner needed. £2.50 per session. Beginners very welcome. Contact Tim 01234 317847 for more details. Embroiderers' Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday October 20th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us. It's the members' challenge evening where we show work produced for a competition and vote for the winner. The sales table and our scrapbooks will help you to find out what we do and how to join us. Visitors welcome, £4 St Mark's Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY
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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. Stables Christian Centre – Coffee Shop Open on the first Saturday of each month from May to Dec 2pm- 4.30pm Serving delicious homemade cakes, wide selection of herbs and wild flower plants, homemade preserves and crafts, walks around the woodland walk. 10 mins north of Bedford on the B660, Bolnhurst, MK44 2ES. www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk 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 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 £3 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high 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 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
Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members. We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm Call 07790 904736 or 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. 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. www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 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 Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 – 10 pm. We are a friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB It’s good fun for only £2.50 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
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WHAT’S ON 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 Pavilion Book Club Wednesday 12th October 11 am: Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain Wednesday 9th November 11 am : A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman Bedford Park, Park Ave, Bedford MK41 7SS www.pavilion.attheparkbedford.co.uk
The NPSCC Luxury Gift Fair to mark ChildLine’s 30th Anniversary Thursday 6th October 2016 11am – 4pm Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery Over 50 different stalls will be selling a wide range of goods including artisan foods, quirky toys, luxury cashmere, children’s clothes, unusual and handmade jewellery and pet products. Light lunches and refreshments will also be available. The Duchess of Bedford will also host an evening champagne reception from 6pm. Tickets for both events can be purchased online at www.woburnabbey. co.uk/NSPCC or members of the public can call 01525 290333.
Art Friends – New Art Group Art for Fun and Friendship For All Every Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Bromham Baptist Church Enquiries please call Jackie 01234 825663 / 07880 518465
Coffee Morning – Rectory Farm, Odell Saturday, 15th October, 10.30 am. Entrance £1.50 to include tea, coffee and homemade biscuits. Proceeds to Beds. County Federation of WI’s and The Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in Bedford. Bring and Buy and Produce. Jill Cheadle, 01234 720261
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
Panacea Museum Open from February 19th – October 31st Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm 9 Newnham Road, Bedford museum@panaceatrust.org 01234 353178 www.panaceatrust.org
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
COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Auction of Goods & Promises Sat 1st October at 7.15 for 7.45pm Over 40 lots inc: Holiday in Gambia; Newmarket – behind the scenes; Fine wine etc. Catalogue/Ticket £10 inc Fish & Chips supper; Brenda Stafford 01234 823060: brenda.stafford@talk21.com In aid of the Sharnbrook Mill Theatre H&V ‘Warm Up’ Appeal. Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Rd, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1NP Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday October 3rd 7.30 for 8.00pm The AGM of the group. Visitors welcome, £3 Plant sales, plant exhibits and special refreshments Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Afternoon Tea Cruise Wednesday 5th October 2.30pm Sovereigns Quay to the Barns and return 2.30pm departure for 3 1/2 hours £20.00 per person. Enjoy a relaxing trip complete with a traditional afternoon tea at Barns Hotel, before returning to cental Bedford. Book directly with B&MK Waterways www.johnbunyanboat.org or call 01946 817456
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Ladies Pamper Evening – Great Barford Village Hall Tuesday 25th October, 6.30pm Charity fundraising on behalf of the Not Forgotten Association and the British Legion. £8 ticket includes complimentary glass of bubbly. Variety of stands showing fashion, jewellery, hair show, beauty products, mini therapies, cards, cakes and lots more. Call Noreen on 01234 871919 for tickets. Bedford Farmers Market Every 2nd and last Thursday of the month Local producers market with a range of fresh locally produced supplies. Harpur Square Bedford 8.30am – 3pm A Different Brew – A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 10am till 8pm and Sundays 11am till 6pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food. Sunday menu includes a roast, different meat each week. Staffed by adults with learning difficulties working both front and back of house. A Different Brew is a project of Beds Garden Carers (BGC) Find us on Facebook Beds Garden Carers – Learning Disabilities Charity
CRAFT FAYRES, JUMBLE SALES & EXHIBITIONS Church Jumble Sale Saturday October 1st 2.00pm The annual sale in aid of St Peter's Church. Books, Bric-a-brac, Nearly New, Children's items, Toys, Clothes, Shoes, Bags etc. Refreshments. 20p admission. De Parys Ave, Bedford MK40 2TX
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WHAT’S ON Bromham Scout Group Jumble Sale Saturday 8th October, 2016 It is time for the residents of Bromham to de-clutter, recycle and donate all their lovely clothes and shoes to the sale. Handbags & household textiles, books & toys, jigsaws & games, and more bric-a-brac than you’ve ever seen in a Village Hall. We also have delicious home-made cakes. Bromham Village Hall, Village Road, Bromham MK43 8JP. Entry is 50p. Proceeds of the sale help fund the Bromham Beaver, Cub & Scout groups.
Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ (We hold a gentle exercise session 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 01 234 327791 for further details of the Group.
Great Barford Autumn Craft and Gift Fayre Saturday 8th October 10am to 3pm Craft and Gifts, Homemade Cakes, Tombolas Refreshments available all day. Large raffle Entrance £1.00 accompanied children under 10 years old free. Great Barford Village Hall, Fishers Close, Green End Road, Great Barford. The fayre is being organised by All Saints Church, Great Barford and Mowsbury Cricket Club and Great Barford W.I. Associations.
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The first 'Made in Bedford Ex' Saturday October 15th 10am to 4pm. Lovely things to buy from top local artists, illustrators, designers, artisans and producers. Home and garden, gifts, food and drink plus mini workshops and live music. Admission free. For more details phone 07580 183205 or find Made in Bedford on Facebook. Harpur Suite, Bedford MK40 1LE Table Top Sales Sat 15th Oct and Sat 19th Nov 9am to Noon Table £5 – must be PREBOOKED Please call 07738670976. Entry 50 till 10am then 25p Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP Fairtrade at St Andrew’s Fabulous Autumn Fair Friday 21st October 4pm- 9pm Saturday 22nd October 1pm- 6.00pm Sunday 23rd October 11.15am- 12.30pm Beautiful New Gifts, Cards, Jewellery and Stylish Accessories. Toys and Seasonal Treats. (Divine Chocolate) Entrance £1.00 (including refreshments) Children 50p By paying a fair price for the items, we can help the producers to work their way out of poverty. Buying just one fairly traded item makes a difference. So please try to come along on one of the days. St Andrew’s Church Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford Keech Hospice Makers Market Sat 29th Oct & Sun 30th November 10am – 4pm Handmade Arts & Crafts from over 40 local Artisans Adults £2 Concessions £1.50 Accompanied children U14 FREE. Barnfield College, New Bedford Rd, Luton LU2 7BF for info email events@keech.org.uk or call 01582 707940
HEALTH & WELLBEING 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. Further info: 01234-781372
Bedford Sinfonia Concert Saturday 8 October at 7.30pm St Paul's Church, Bedford Conductor: Michael Rose. Soloist: Marios Argiros (Oboe) The orchestra will be playing Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite, Richard Strauss' Oboe Concerto, 'Le Boeuf sur le Toît' by French composer Darius Milhaud and Haydn's Symphony no. 100. Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £10, Children/ Students £5. Please call 01234 718044 or visit www. bedfordcornexchange.co.uk For further details on this and future concerts of the Bedfordshire Orchestral Society, please visit www. bedfordsymphony.com Kempston Musical Society – A Musical Medley Saturday 15th October 7.30am An Evening of Sacred and Light Music The event will take place at Putnoe Heights Methodist Church, Bedford and proceeds will go to the Church’s Autumn Charity Appeal and Church Funds. Tickets cost £7.50 on the door (£4.00 for children). To find out more about all our forthcoming concerts or information about the choir please call 01234 781010 or email prestissimo@btinternet.com. The Osiligi Troupe of Maasai Warriors Bringing their mesmerising performance of Music and Dance to St Owen’s Church, Bromham MK43 8LL Wednesday 19 October at 7.30pm Adult £10 – Child £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! 01234 825454 (Mornings). 01234 826551 (Evenings) Proceeds in aid of Community projects in Southern Kenya & St Owen’s Building Fund Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' Adapted by Stephen Dietz Wed 19 – Sat 22 October 7.30pm Rich with both humour and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous Vampire. Are you brave enough to join us this October? Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £8.00 and £9.50. Note that this show is not suitable for children. The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 26 October 7.30pm – 10pm Concert with CHIHO SUNAMOTO Bar/Refreshments/Raffle Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Addison Centre, Kempston Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford
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WHAT’S ON Coram Boy – by Helen Edmundson Wed 26 – Sat 29 October, 7.30pm Based on the novel by Jamila Gavin, set in C18 England with music by Adrian Sutton.; A Sharnbrook Mill Youth Production/ £9/11 on-line: www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Rd, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Raiders of the Lost Pumpkin Friday 28th October 6.30pm A spoof parody pantomime featuring a live and interactive talking pumpkin. Tickets £8 St Cuthberts Hall, Newnham Street, Bedford MK40 3JR Details & Booking at www.stcuthbertshall.co.uk Silver Celebration Concert by Biddenham Handbell Ringers and guests Saturday, 29th October at 7 pm Tickets: £10, under 16's free – to include buffet supper and a glass of wine/juice Proceeds to support Parkinson's UK and Motor Neurone Disease Assn. Tickets from Anthea Slark (01234 350644) or Paul Fricker (01234 342843) or jean.sargeant@hotmail.co.uk Biddenham Village Hall, Nodders Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4BJ
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Mad Hatters Tea Party – The Barns Hotel Sunday 9th October 2-5pm Alice isn’t in wonderland anymore – she’s at the Barns Hotel for our Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea! With live music, face painting a competition for the children and a prize for the best fancy dress costume, our full afternoon tea including a glass of prosecco on arrival just got turned upside. £29 per person Children up to 12 years £14.50. Cardington Rd, Bedford MK44 3SA Pavilion at The Park – Family Halloween Fun Wednesday 26th October Join us for an evening of Halloween fun and games a feast of pumpkin soup, hotdogs, jacket potatoes, corn on the cob, smores, marshmallows and chocolate fondue!! £10/head for four family members – every additional adult or child £5 Bedford Park, Park Ave, Bedford MK41 7SS www.pavilion.attheparkbedford.co.uk The Scary Stuarts at The John Bunyan Museum Thursday 27th October 11.00 and 13.30 Get ready for the Scary Stuarts. Find out what strange 17th-century superstitions they believed in, about witches and their magic, plus have the opportunity to make your own Witch Jar and if that wasn't enough – Would you eat this? Age 6+ £2 per 1 hr session. Places are limited. E-mail curator@bunyanmeeting.co.uk or call 01234 270303 To Book. www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/museum Great Barford Annual Family Halloween Event Friday 28th October 7pm – 11pm Great Barford Village Hall (scarily decorated!!) A fun night out with music from Kelly's Eye and prizes for best dressed. Bar available and you may bring your own food. Tickets from Great Barford Post Office or John Vincent on 01234 870171 www.greatbarfordpartnership.co.uk
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SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Walking Football Sessions in Bedford evenings and afternoons. For details and to book a place please email: info@ walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Eagle Bowman of Bedford We are a fully inclusive local archery club based out of Goldington Academy with both a junior and disabled wing. We hold regular rolling bespoke 4 week beginner courses by Archery GB approved coaches to enable anybody to enjoy the sport of archery. We cater for both new and experienced archers with members of the club shooting for the county and holding both county and national records. For more information please visit www.ebbarchery. co.uk or email secretary_ebbarchery@outlook.com or call 07718 142179 Bedford Parkrun every Saturday Meet at The Bandstand at 9am. Join us for a 5km run around the park (dogs, children and buggies all welcome). Register for free on the Parkrun UK website www.parkrun.org.uk Rambling Club We're a 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. 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 Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com 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 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 Guided History Walk in Bedford Park First Monday of the month 10.30am for 11am Join us for a guided walk around the stunning Bedford Park with an expert local historian. Walks last 60 minutes and cost just £6 (inc tea/coffee & cake) Meet at The Pavilion Book in person or call 01234 351104
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WHAT’S ON Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm. Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children. Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Full usage of toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com. Bedford Girls and Ladies FC We are a 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. Mander Badminton Club Friendly badminton club looking for new members of a reasonable standard Every Tuesday evening 7-9pm at Bedford Modern School Sports Hall Visitors £5 per session – 1st Session free Contact Anita Watson Tel: 01234 930047 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 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 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 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. 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.
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 Info: Call John 07921 093199 Bedford Community Table Tennis Club Bedford Academy Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm: 16 years old plus, but Juniors can attend with a parent/guardian Open every week. Michael Fox, 07837 975267, chair.bedfordcttc@gmail.com, www.bedfordcttc.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bedfordcttc Twitter: www.twitter.com/BedfordCTTC Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bedford Borough Bowling Club established 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, Shefford & Sandy Hockey Club Sandy Sports Centre Astro, Engayne ave, Sandy. SG19 1BL Tuesdays 6.00-7.30pm – Juniors (5 to 14 years old) Tuesdays 7.30-9.00pm – Adults Whether you are new to the sport or returning after a break S&SHC welcome you to our club training nights. For more info please call Tessa on 07787 970810 www.pitchero.com/clubs/ sheffordandsandyhockeyclub/
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