What's On March17

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:”A Bedfordshire Bobby Goes to War” Wednesday 8th March 7:30pm Clive Emsley (Emeritus Professor of History, Open University) Non-members welcome – £2:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB www.baalhs.org.uk

Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 3rd March 7.15 p.m.

Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk “Brick Walls & Digging Deeper into your Family History”

by Gill Blanchard held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk

Bedford Art Society Friday 10th March 7.15 for 7.30pm There is nothing traditional or conventional about the art of Alexandra Drysdale. Educated in Cambridge, New York and the Chelsea School of Art. She will stimulate us with a talk ‘Let there be Light’ the art and science of light in painting.

Entry is free for members £5 for visitors Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information

Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday March 6th 7.30 for 8.00pm Tonight’s talk is by Arthur Nicholls and is on the flowers of Armenia. This area is hard to get to but rich in lovely flowers. Come and travel from your chair!

Plant sales (trees, shrubs etc as well as alpines), plant exhibits and refreshments. See www. bedfordshirealpines.com for more information. Visitors very welcome £3

Bedford National Trust Association Tuesday, 21st March at 2.30 Speaker Alexandra Milner on “ History of the FANYS”: The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps); an allfemale organisation, started in 1907.

Meeting takes place in the Addison Centre, Kempston.

Tea and biscuits will be served.

Cost £3.00 for NT guests and £3.50 for non-NT guests.

You will receive a warm welcome if you attend.

Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday March 7th 7.30pm Lynda Stamp presents ‘Chasing Rainbows’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Addison Centre, Addison Howard Park, Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8PN Everyone welcome www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 8th March Meeting 7-30 pm ‘Nesting’’ an illustrated talk by Peter Holden MBE. Peter, a well known naturalist, will reveal the strategies and structures birds use to protect their eggs and young.

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

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Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Saturday March 25th 11.30 – 3.00pm Annual Flower Show. Over 80 classes including plants, flowers, photography, art and needlework. Plant sales.

Tombola. Refreshments. See www.bedfordshirealpines. com for more information. Visitors £1. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 31st March 7.15 p.m.

Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk “How far did your Ancestors Travel Before the Advent of Railways?” by Celia Heritage held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk

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CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday March 16th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us. Tonight it’s a dabble evening where we will be making small stitched pots and learning other techniques. If possible please bring a basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, reading glasses) but we can supply everything if you forget.

Lots of chat, information and fun. The sales table and our scrapbooks will help you to find out what we do and how to join us. Visitors very welcome, £4 (includes refreshments) St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Stamping and Paper Crafting Class Saturday 25th March 10am Come and join my monthly stamping and paper craft classes in Bedford.

Classes are open to everyone.

Fun, relaxed environment where you get to have a play and get creative with stamping, colouring, card making and paper crafting and walk away with all your gorgeous makes!

Each class is £15 and inc tuition, tea, coffee and biscuits, all the materials you will need, all your finished projects to take home plus the use of all the tools you will need on the day.

All places must be pre booked. Please call or email for more details.

Kerri Carson Tel 07754 400361 kerri@thatstampingfeeling.com St Andrews Church Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2PF www.thatstampingfeeling.com 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 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 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 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.

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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. 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 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

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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 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 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

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COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Wednesday 1st March 1-3pm and 5-7pm Would you like to be a part of an outstanding team?

Would you like to spend time in one of England’s most prestigious and fascinating Gardens with a story that spans over 600 years. Would you like to share your enthusiasm and love of history?

Would you like to meet like-minded people and try something new? Then why not come and volunteer for English Heritage at Wrest Park.

Whether it is welcoming and chatting to visitors or telling the stories of our unique house and garden, there are plenty of ways to get involved here at Wrest Park. Anti-Library of the Mansion House Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR Table Top Sale Sat 18th March from 9am to Noon, Stalls £5 per table.

Entry 50p. For info please call Sue on 01234 965497 Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP Bromham Scout Group Jumble Sale Saturday 18 March 2pm Clothes, shoes, handbags, household textiles, books & toys, jigsaws & games, and bric-a-brac. We also have delicious home-made cakes.

Bromham Village Hall, Village Road, Bromham MK43 8JP. Bus No 41 – from Bedford to Stagsden and Northampton – goes past the hall.

Entry is 50p & all proceeds help to fund Bromham Beaver, Cub & Scout groups.

AEG Home Appliance Cookery Demonstration Saturday 18th March Peter Crisp Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Design Studio Church Street Rushden are hosting a AEG Cookery demonstration on There are two sessions at 10.30am and 1pm which last for 90 minutes. You can sit and relax and watch Penny our AEG home economist in action demonstrating the benefits of the induction hob, the multi function oven and the combi steam oven. There will be an opportunity to sample the food cooked too! Places are strictly limited so pre-booking is essential by contacting 01933 356424 or info@petercrisp.co.uk Volunteer Task – Millennium Country Park Saturday 18 March 10am to 4pm Meet at the Barn at Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PR email anna.charles@marstonvale.org if you wish to come.

Friends of Bedford Cemetery Sunday 19th March at 2.15 p.m.

AGM – all welcome. Sunday 19th March at 3.00 p.m.

Bob Ricketts presents: “Policing Victorian Bedford” Drunks, street fights & shoplifting etc.

Bob will tell the story of the Force’s Development, ‘coppers’, ‘cons’, and ‘cases’.

The Chapel Foster Hill Road Bedford MK41 7TD Tickets £5 or £4 for Friends (available on the door or Telephone 01234 718150).

Details available from: www.bedfordcemeteryfriends.org.uk

Irish Family History Thursday 23rd March 10am-11.30am Interested in tracing your Irish ancestors?

Together we will visit a number of web sites to help you begin to trace your Irish ancestors.

Book your free place at Bedford Central Library (01234 718178) Tea Dance Friday 24th March 2pm to 4pm Entry £3 which includes tea and cake and some lovely music to dance to.

Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP Maps new and old by Local historian Maurice Nicholson Saturday 25th March at 11am This talk will explore the ways that historical maps can be related to the present landscape and will highlight some of the projects that are currently being carried out. Tickets £1.00 – available from the library in advance, or on the door Bedford Central Library www.bedford.gov.uk/libraries A Different Brew – A Cafe with a difference’ Opening Times Monday- Friday 8.30am – 5pm 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.

FAMILY BedPop Science Lab Saturday 11 March The BedPop Science Lab is back and bringing even more free hands-on STEM events to Bedford town centre.

Bedford Central Library, the Higgins Bedford, the Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, Basement @ Bunyan and Rogan’s Books will become pop up science labs, hosting dozens of workshops, demonstrations, experiments, challenges and activities. From coding to codebreaking, engineering to animation, microscopes to model rocket cars, there will be dozens of ways to discover your inner scientist. www.bedpop.co.uk/bedpop-science-lab-2017

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Spring Evening with Owls Sat 11th March Join us for a wonderful evening with our owls. Home to many different species of owls from around the world, you will start your evening with a bbq supper followed by a guided tour of the centre giving you the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You will then go on to meet and handle many of our owls; Barn Owl, Great Grey Owl, European Eagle Owl, Tawny Owl and more. Have a go at flying an owl, experience their silent flight as they glide into your arm and then finish of the evening with our flying display, see many of our owls in action as we fly then over your heads.

We advise you book early for this event as places are limited Adults £14 Seniors £12 and Children £6 The English School of Falconry, Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Call 01234 742362 or 01234 742766 for more details.

RollBack Family Roller Disco Saturday 18th March 3-4.30pm and 5.30-7pm Tickets £4 each session Bunyan Sports Centre, Bedford MK42 9TS www.rollbackskating.com/roller-disco/ Story Pocket Theatre: Storyteller, Storyteller Sat 1st April 1pm What happens when two children’s storytellers arrive at the same place at the same time to tell their stories?

And what happens if both of them think they are THE Storyteller? A head to head that leads to a feast of clowning, physical silliness and some magical nonverbal storytelling, that’s what!

Tickets £8.50 (£7.50 concessions) The Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street Bedford MK40 2NN Tel 01234 362337 / 362335 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk Tricky Teddy’s Easter Magic Show Sat 1st April 2.30pm A show for all the family, Tricky Teddy’s Easter Magic Show features mind boggling Magic, knockabout comedy and great fun with audience interaction.

Tickets £8 (£6 concessions), Family ticket £26 The Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street Bedford MK40 2NN Tel 01234 362337 / 362335 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk Story Pocket Theatre: Patrick Monahan’s Pub Quiz for Kids Sat 1st April 1pm Story knowledge and music rounds mix with the mystery round where we know the questions but only one person can know the answer. And that person’s in the audience. Confused? So are we!

Tickets £9 (£8 concessions) The Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street Bedford MK40 2NN Tel 01234 362337 / 362335 www.quarrytheatre.org.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

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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.

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 Organ and Keyboard Club Present talented ANDREW NIX in Concert Wednesday 22 March 7.30 – 10.00 pm Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford Bedford Music Club Thursday 30 March 7.45pm Music on Thursdays Kitty Whately, mezzo soprano, William Vann, piano Songs by Purcell, Mahler, Schubert, Barber, Horovitz, Dove, Sondheim. Bedford Girls’ School Tickets £18, Students (18-25) £5, Under 18 £2 on the door or from 01234 261811 www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk

SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Birds 4 beginners Sun 26th March 10.30am – 12.30pm Discover how to identify the birds that you see on your walks and in your gardens. Members £4 adult/£2 child, non-member £6/£3, plus normal admission.

Booking essential Tel 01767 693333 RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Rd, Sandy SG19 2DL 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 www.parkrun.org.uk

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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 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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