WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday April 3rd 7.30 for 8.00pm Maren Talbot will be speaking about ‘Pleiones’. Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday April 4th at 7.30pm Rekha Naidoo presents ‘Life begins with Flowers’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Kempston at 7.30pm www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 7th April 7.15 for 7.30 start, Guy Scott is an established artist from Buckinghamshire who has exhibited in London, Scotland and locally. He will demonstrate how to tackle a portrait in acrylics. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 12th April 2017 Meeting 7-30 pm ‘Pole to Pole’ An illustrated talk by Dr Pat Doody. This will follow a short AGM. 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 12th April 7:30pm Illustrated talk: “Lady Margaret Beaufort – Saint or Schemer?” Margaret Badley (Tutor, Rothsay Education Centre) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB Non-members welcome – £2:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 www.baalhs.org.uk
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Cowslip and Fritillary Day On Easter Monday 17th April 2016 from 2pm to 4pm Plants for sale and afternoon teas. At St. Peter’s Church, Newton Bromswold Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 18th APRIL at 7.30 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SALVIAS By Janet Buist Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & Refreshment Biddenham Village Hall www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday April 20th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us. Tonight’s speaker Eve Marshall will speak on ‘It all begins with a piece of fluff’. Her website www.evemarshall.co.uk will tell you more. The sales table and our scrapbooks will help you to find out what we do and how to join us. Visitors welcome, £4 including refreshments. St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Rushden Flower Arrangement Club Thursday 27 April Demonstration 7pm for 7.30 start Jo Poulter – “All Shapes & Sizes Raffle of designs & Refreshments New member and visitors welcome Membership £30.00 visitors £6.00. Meeting held at the Full Gospel Church Hall, Bedford Road Rushden Thursday 25 May Evening Visit Tricia Anderson’s Garden, For more information please contact us via our Facebook page The Rushden Flower Arrangement Club.
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Linedancing Mondays at Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.30pm – 8.30pm www.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 Bedford Advanced Drivers – Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents We meet bi monthly on the third Tuesday of each odd month in the Lecture Room at the Bedford Athletic Stadium in Barkers Lane, Bedford at 8.00pm. Our next meeting will follow our short AGM on Tuesday 21st March speaker yet to arranged, check our website. Non members very welcome. Our May speaker from Cranfield University will be talking about driverless cars. Enquires call 01234 266070 or check our website www.roada-bedford.org.uk.’ 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
Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday May 1st 7.30 for 8.00pm Members’ evening with mini-presentations on various topics. Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX
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 Floral Art Society Tuesday May 2nd at 7.30pm Julie Woods presents ‘A Tantalising Cocktail’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk
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
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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 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. 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.
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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. 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. We are a 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 – 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 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 Thursdays 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 http://dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553
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Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club We are a 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). No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, www.finecompanions.synthasite. 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
COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Kempston Musical Society – Bring and Sing Faure’s Requiem Saturday 1st April at 7.30pm £6 Kempston Musical Society invitesyou to come and join them in singing Faure’s Requiem. Aternoon rehearsal at 4.00pm, followed by tea and refreshments, so come and join us, try out your singing voice and you may then wish to sing with us on a permanent basis, rehearsing each Thursday evening in Kempston. The cost for singers is £5 – music and refreshments will be provided. Please wear a white top and black bottom. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Midland Road, Bedford. For further details, more about all our forthcoming concerts or information about the choir please call 01234 781010 or email prestissimo@ btinternet.com. All proceeds are to be donated to the St. Francis Support of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Northern Uganda charity. CAFÉ-IN-THE-TOWER Easter Sunday and Monday, 16th & 17th April Drop in between 2.30-5.30 pm to sample a delicious range of cakes and cookies to go with your favourite cuppa. The Church Tower will be open. The panoramic views from the top are well worth the climb. Step up to the challenge! Tower trips £2.50 adults, £1 children (10-16). Wander around our award winning Churchyard which supports an amazing diversity of local flora and fauna. See All Saints Church in Simon Jenkins England’s Thousand Best Churches. All Saints Church, Odell, North Bedfordshire, (MK43 7AA).
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Car Boot Sale Easter Monday 17th April 9.00a.m. – 12.30p.m and Bank Holiday Monday 1st May St Mark’s Church & Community Centre Sellers 8.00a.m. – Buyers 9.00a.m. £7.00 outside £8.00 inside Entrance 50p. Refreshments available including ‘Bacon Butties’ Calder Rise/Avon Drive Bedford MK41 7UY Contact: Church Office 01234 342613 or 01234 360605 Hitchin Brass Band Concert Saturday 22 April 7.30pm to 9.30pm Hitchin Brass Band present their Annual Charity Spring Concert at the Forest Centre, in Aid of Bedford Hospital Day Treatment Unit. £9, incl draw for £100 John Lewis Voucher! Book at Forest Centre, email info@marstonvale.org or call 01234 767037. Alternatively, contact Alan Hooker at Bedford Hospital Haematology. Licensed bar, free parking .For more info email hooky49@aol.co.uk British Red Cross Bedfordshire Event Sunday 23rd April 2pm-5pm Open Garden The King’s Arms, Ampthill, Beds., MK45 2PP Drinks & cakes, Parking. Tickets £3.00 pay on entry. All monies raised will go to help people in crisis in Bedfordshire. Bletsoe Plant Sale Sunday 23rd April, 11am – 3pm A chance to meet and buy from small nurserymen and specialist plantsmen, and the ever-popular charity stall. Entrance £1, refreshments available. Bletsoe Village Hall, MK44 1QF. For more information call Alison (01234 781372). Vintage Afternoon Tea Friday 28th April from 2pm to 4pm Entry £3 which includes tea, home made cake and some lovely music to dance to. Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP For information call Sue on 01234 965497 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 Panacea Museum The museum tells the story of the Panacea Society – a remarkable religious community formed in the early twentieth century. General Opening Hours Museum and Gardens Open February half term to October half term Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 11.00am – 5.00pm Gardens only April – September Monday – Wednesday from 11.00am – 4.00pm.
EASTER Easter Egg Hunt Bedford Park Saturday 8th April 10am – 4pm Pick up your clues from The Pavilion Easter Egg Decorating 2pm – 5pm. www.pavilion.attheparkbedford.co.uk Pavilion at the Park, Bedford Park Jordans Mill – Easter Trail in the Mill Gardens Monday 10th – Monday 17th April During the Easter weekend, explore our Mill Gardens, meadow and woodland on a fun Easter trail with a chocolate treat at the end to reward your hunting efforts! £1.50 per child Langford Rd, Langford, Biggleswade SG18 9JY Tel 01767 603940 To book please visit www.jordansmill.com Jordans Mill – Childrens Crafting Fun Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th April 10.30am until 12pm Includes drink and a biscuit. Ages 5-9, £4 per child. Langford Rd, Langford, Biggleswade SG18 9JY Tel 01767 603940 To book please visit www.jordansmill.com Easter at the Bird of Prey Centre & Activity Farm Friday 14th April – Monday 17th April 10am Lots to do and see for the whole family. Over 200 birds and animals to meet, animal talks, giant Easter egg hunt daily at 3.30pm, animal and critter displays, handle and fly the owls, Easter crafts, lamb feeding demonstrations, pat a pet sessions, meet the Easter bunny and more! All activities are included in your admission: Adult £12.50, Senior £11.50, Child (3-15 years) £9.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £34.50 Children under 3 years Free. Birds of Prey Centre, Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT Easter Egg Hunt Russell Park Saturday 15th April 10am – 4pm Kiosk at the Park has teamed up with the Sustrans Cycle Charity to offer an Easter Egg Hunt around Russell Park Pick up your clues from The Kiosk, head off around the park to find the answers, and return to the Kiosk with your completed sheet to pick up your prize! Creative Days will also be at The Kiosk from 10am – 1pm to lead an Easter Egg Decorating workshop. Kiosk activities will be on offer – duplo to play with, books to read, table tennis to play, the putting green will be open and teas, coffees and cake too. Easter Trail – The Forest of Marston Vale Sunday & Monday 16 & 17 April 11am to 3pm continuously Follow our Easter Trail and win a chocolate treat – only £2 per child, no booking required. Pop into Reception to pay and collect your Trail sheet! The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR
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FAMILY A Spring Surprise – Outdoor Kids’ Event The Forest of Marston Vale Tuesday 11 April 10am to 3.15pm Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Booking and parental supervision essential. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR Ready Steady Roll – Board Games and Bowl Wednesday April 12th Adults £15.00 Kids £7.50 Pavilion at the Park, Bedford Park With over 100 board and card games, Ready Steady Roll will be here to recommend and teach you a variety of games from old classics to modern gems. Play in your group or join with others to play a relaxed familiar favourite, or try something different. Food will be provided throughout the evening in the form of Lasagne or Moussaka (v) followed by dessert. Fully licensed bar and hot and cold soft drinks on offer too. www.pavilion.attheparkbedford.co.uk Festival of Power – Santa Pod Friday 14th – Sunday 16th April An action-packed Easter weekend for the whole family featuring the famous annual Jet Car Shootout! Watch the Nitro Funny Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters and the National Drag Racing Championships. Plus a full line-up of displays and attractions including Monster Trucks, stunts, sideshows, traders and more. www.santapod.com FREE Face Painting Easter Saturday 15 April Bring the kids in for FREE face painting from 11-4pm on Boots Corner. Love Bedford – FREE Easter Fun! Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th April 11am and 4pm Visit Harpur Square and spend time colouring in our specially designed Bedford Easter Mural. Once completed it will be displayed in the Harpur Centre for everyone to see. Pick up a FREE prize draw entry form from a BlueCap and visit the participating businesses to collect Easter Egg stickers. WWW.LOVEBEDFORD.CO.UK
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. Info 01234 781372 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 01234 327791 for further details of the Group.
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Health Walks – Forest of Marston Vale Wednesdays 10.30am Free, no need to book. Most walks start at Reception but some elsewhere – see notice board or ring 01234 767037. The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Bedford Music Club Music on Thursdays Thursday 27 April, 7.45pm Marian Consort, vocal group Ave Virgo Sanctissima Bunyan Meeting Music by Fayrfax, Lambe, Byrd, C McDowall, FrancesHoad, Weir, R. Panufnik Tickets £18, Student (18-25 yrs) £5, Under 18 £2 available on the door or from 01234 261811 www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk The Ouse Valley Singers. “Music in May”. Saturday 6 May 7.30pm Adults £10, children free, includes wine and nibbles. Tickets from 01234 831 136 or on the door St. Lawrence’s Church, Willington
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club We are an indoor bowls club with superb facilities which will be updated to an even higher standard in early summer to make it the most prestigious club in the area.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 the most prestigious club in the area. 290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB 01234 852291 www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk 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 http://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. Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Monday afternoons 2.00 – 4.30 pm and Tuesday evening 7.00 – 9.30 pm. We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. This is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half-time. We meet on In Bromham Village Hall. The first two sessions are free where training can be given, all that you would have to bring is a pair of soft, flat shoes or even your slippers! Contact Sue on 01234 823610 for more details but why not come and give it a try we would love to see you.
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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 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. 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 for further information. 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 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,
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