WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedfordshire Archives Exhibition Now until – 4th January 2017. Bedford 850 Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the granting of a charter to Bedford by Henry II, the original charter will be on display. There will be a talk to accompany the exhibition on Thursday 1st December 2016. If you wish to attend, please book a free place by emailing archive@bedford.gov.uk or by telephoning 01234 228833 Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 2nd December 7.15 for 7.30pm Glynis Barnes-Mellish will demonstrate in watercolour One of the country’s leading portrait painters, she is constantly exploring the way in which watercolour can be used to produce light and vitality in her work. (This is a change to the published programme) Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB Members Free Visitors £5 Jean Patterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 2nd December 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Then come along to the next monthly talk on “Parish Registers” held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire Group Monday December 5th 7.30 for 8.00pm Tony Goode, a very practical and hands-on gardener from Norwich will be speaking on 'A crocus for all seasons'. They really are not just for Spring come and find out about the possibilities! Plant sales, plant exhibits and refreshments. Visitors very welcome £3 Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday December 6th at 7.30pm Janet Cooper presents ‘ Christmas Creations’ Raffle of arrangements, Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk
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Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 14th December 2016 Meeting 7-30pm 'Over the Sea to Skye' an illustrated talk by Barrie Mason. Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty of 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 14th December 7.30pm Illustrated talk: "Auctioning Bedford's Treasures Possessions" David Fletcher (W & H Peacock & BBC1's Flog It!) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB. Non-members welcome – £2-00 entry. Enquiries (01234) 365095 www.baalhs.org.uk Bedford RSPB Local Group Thursday 15th December Mark Thomas presents ‘The Full Monty’. RSPB’s Wildlife Crime officer talks about the conservation efforts for our Montagu’s Harriers. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 More info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 6th January 2017 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk on ‘A Nazi in the Family’ given by Derek Neimann held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
CHRISTMAS EVENTS Lakeview Christmas Fayre Friday 2nd December 5.30pm – 8pm Festive Games and Gifts, Craft Making, Santa’s Grotto, Face Painting and Tattoos, Hot Food, Raffle and lots lots more! Lakeview School, School Ln, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6BH Wixams Winter Wonderland Saturday 3rd December 2pm-6pm Santa Claus is coming to Wixams, come and meet him in his Sleigh. Christmas tree will be Decorated by the Children of Lakeview School. Christmas songs to sing to, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Traditional German Sausages, Fun Fair rides, Food and drink, Arts and Crafts, Plenty of Gifts to buy for your loved ones at Christmas. Lakeview Village Hall, Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AB
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