What's On May17

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 May1st 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 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 Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 5th May 7.15 p.m.

Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk. “The History & Beliefs of the Panacea Society” by Gemma Papineau 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 meeting, Friday 5th May 7.15 for 7.30 start Hurst, well known fantasy artist, dreamed of dragons as a child and now as an adult she creates them and other magical beings in watercolour. She will give us an insight into her ideas and techniques.

Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety. co.uk for informationPutnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Gillian Flack at the Eagle Ga llery Sat 6 May – Sat 13 May 10.00a,m – 5.30p.m Meet the Artist 10a.m.- 1p.m daily “Landscape Journeys”, this one woman exhibition of Oil Paintings by the renowned local artist Gillian Flack is inspired by surroundings in East Bedfordshire and beyond. She describes herself as a painting addict.

Her frequent travels in Europe allowing her to adjust her pallet and present variations in light and topography. The Eagle Gallery is a not for profit cooperative of 40 artists AND THIS SHOW IS ONE NOT TO BE MISSED. ENTRY IS FREE

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Bedford RSPB local group’s May meeting and walks.

Thursday 11th May – Evening Walk Paxton Pits – meet at 7 pm in the car park Sunday 14th May. **NB Dawn Chorus at Priory Park Meet at 5 am in Priory Car Park Thursday 18 May at 7.30 pm – AGM Meet at ARA club Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Chris Collins presents ‘Birds and Wildlife of Guyana’ Tonight we visit many of the habitats that make Guyana such a unique destination. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 more info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 16th MAY at 7.30 Biddenham Village Hall GREATEST GARDENING TIPS By Steve Brookes Visitors very welcome. Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & Refreshment Website: www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday May 18th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us. Tonight’s speaker Kay Dennis will speak on ‘Stumpwork then and now’. Her website www.kaydennis.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 Bedford Art Society Spring Exhibition Our Spring Exhibition will be held at the Bunyan Museum in Castle Road, Bedford. The opening Preview evening will start at 7pm with refreshments on Friday 19th May 2017. The Exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm from Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th May (excluding Sunday) Admission is free.

Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday June 6th Addison Centre, Kempston at 7.30pm Mellissa Sheldrake presents ‘The Thyme Machine’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Everyone welcome. www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk

CAR BOOTS/PLANT / TABLE TOP SALES St Mark’s Church & Community Centre Car Boot Sales Bank Holiday Monday 1st May Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 9.00a.m. – 12.30p.m. Entrance 50p.

Refreshments available including ‘Bacon Butties’ Sellers 8.00a.m. – Buyers 9.00a.m. £7.00 outside £8.00 inside Calder Rise/Avon Drive Bedford MK41 7UY Contact: Church Office 01234 342613 or 01234 360605

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Pavenham Nursery Plant Sale Saturday May 13th 10.30 – 2.00pm 9 nurseries from 6 counties will be bringing their best plants to the Sale. Herbs, veg, shrubs, Clematis, baskets, plants for sun, shade etc. All from the growers, so a wide choice, keen prices and great expertise available. Delicious refreshments, free parking.

Admission £1.20, all in aid of The Friends of St Peter’s Pavenham. The Village Hall, Pavenham MK43 7NP Table Top Sale Saturday 20th May 9am to Noon Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP Entry 50p. Refreshments available For information call 01234 965497 Plant Sale Saturday 20th May 10 am to 2 pm Turvey Village Hall A huge selection of quality plants for sale. Other garden items.

Brunches, lunches, home-made cakes, freshly ground coffee and other refreshments No entry fee. Plenty of free parking.

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.

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 thehigh 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 Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm The Bedford Bowling club holds taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and welcomes anyone who would like to try the game. We are a warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. We provide all equipment for these sessions, and only ask you wear flat soled shoes to protect the green. There is no cost or obligation and tea and biscuits are provided.

For full information ring Ray on 305695, Warwick on 403551, or Alison on 343257. Or check out our new web site google “bedfordbowlingclub, Bedford – hugo fox”.

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

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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.

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

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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). We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, https://finecompanions.wordpress.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

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COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Members of the Special Constabulary will host an information evening at Police Headquarters in Woburn Road, Kempston, on Monday 8 May from 7.30pm.

The evening is a chance for members of the public interested in volunteering with the force to hear more about the Special Constabulary from serving Specials, as well as more about the application process.

The Special Constabulary is the UK’s volunteer police force. Specials work closely with full time Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) both to patrol Bedfordshire’s rural and urban communities, and volunteer in specialist units like Roads Policing.

After completing their initial training and once they have taken their oaths, Specials continue to be mentored and supported by experienced colleagues before they become independent.

Special Constables must be over 18 and be able to commit a minimum of 16 hours a month to the role, although Bedfordshire’s Specials volunteer an average of 28 hours a month.

To register, visit the ‘Volunteer With Us’ section of www. bedfordshire.police.uk. Alternatively call: 07590 465 193 or email: BeSpecial@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk British Red Cross Event Tuesday 9th May, 11am – 3pm Flower Arranging Demonstration and shopping opportunity, at Savin’s Wholesalers, Vinegar Hill, Hatch, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PR Refreshments, soup & cakes, raffle & tombola.

Free Parking. Tickets £10.00 available from Sandra on 01582 589084.

Further details on website redcross.org.uk Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 13th May 10.00am to 12 noon St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford MK41 0HN Come and enjoy coffee and delicious home-made cake and donate £3 to Christian Aid. There will also be cake and craft stalls plus raffle.

Oakley Pre-school Dog Show Sunday 21st May 2-4pm In the field behind the pre-school.

Entry to the show is £1 per adult and 50p per child.

Class registration is £3 per class.

Enquiries Oakley Pre-school, Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Oakley MK43 7RG Telephone: 01234 826452 British Red Cross Event Sunday 21st May, 1 – 5pm Open Gardens, The Manor House and The Old Rectory, Milton Ernest, Beds., MK44 1RF, Drinks & cakes, Plant stall, Parking. Tickets £4.50 pay on entry.

Walk for Parkinsons – The Forest of Marston Vale Sunday 21 May 10am to 1pm Help raise vital funds for Parkinson’s and receive a Walk for Parkinson’s t-shirt and finisher’s medal.

Minimum sponsorship suggested £50. Entry fee £10 adult, £5 under 16. For details and registration go to: www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/walk-parkinsons-forestmarston-vale

Afternoon Vintage Tea Friday 26th May 2pm to 4pm Admission £3 – Tea, cake and dancing Christ the King Church Hall Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For Information call 01234 965497 English Wine Week Vineyard Tour & Tasting at Warden Abbey Vineyard Saturday 27th May 11:00am until 1:00pm Discover the secrets of Bedfordshire’s medieval vineyard, English wine-making, and how volunteers look after the vines all year round at this exciting community project. Limited space so advance bookings only £8 adults (accompanied children free) Book online www.wardenvineyard.org.uk/tours 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.

FAMILY Three Half Pints: The Three Musketeers Sunday 28th May, 2.30pm & 7.00pm Chaos, mayhem and stupidity reign supreme as children’s comedy trio the Three Half Pints swish their swords, buff their boots and flourish their feathers in their most ridiculous adventure yet!

Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Family ticket £42 (2 adults, 2 children) The Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN 01234 362337 / 01234 362335 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk The Higgins Bedford May half-term activities are on Tuesday 30th May, Wednesday 31st May and Friday 2nd June.

Join us for a week of events brought to you by volunteers from our Black History Month working group. Enjoy storytelling, music and crafts during these three days of workshops.

Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD Tel 01234 718618

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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.

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 METAMORPHOSIS Friday, 5th May @ 7:30pm.

The Place Theatre, Bradgate Rd, Bedford MK40 3DE Waking to find himself transformed into a dung beetle one morning, Gregor must now grossly consider his options...

A darkly funny & deeply disturbing play by STEVEN BERKOFF Based on the novella by FRANZ KAFKA A touring production by theatrical niche ltd Directed by Alice Sillett Movement Direction by Will Pinchin Suitable for Ages 12+ Tickets are £10, £8.50 (Concs) www.theplacebedford.org.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 East Anglian Regional Handbell Team Saturday 6th May 3pm Popular, classical and original handbell music Adults £12 Concessions £10 Children under 12 £3 on the door Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TR ‘Cantamus’ Sing ‘Music for a Spring Evening’ Saturday 13th May at 7.30pm Sacred & Secular music for the Evening St Owen’s Church, Bromham MK43 8LL Adults £8, Child u16 FREE Tickets at the door: Reservations by phone 01234 825454 or (evenings) 826551

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EXTRAVAGANZA-Burlesque & Drag Cabaret Evening Friday 19th May 9pm – 12am.

For the very first time ever Extravaganza comes to Bedford – the biggest Burlesque & Drag legends from around the world are united for one night only at the glamorous and stylish EMPIRE nightclub in 29 Mill Street , Bedford MK40 3EU. Tickets: £16.90 (Over 18 only) http://www.extravaganza-bedford.co.uk Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 31 May 7.30 – 10.00 pm Concert with STEVE HUBBLE Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford

SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Stevington 12K Road Race Sunday 7th May 11am Registration at 9.30am at Stevington Village Hall 1 lap through Oakley and Pavenham. Min age 17 Details at www.stevington12k.uk Sharnbrook Fun Run Monday 29th May 2pm 5K and 500m for U8’s. Warm up 1.45pm Adults £8, U18’s £5, U8’s £3 Proceeds to John Gibbard PTA and Sue Ryder St Johns Hospice. www.sharnbrookfunrun.co.uk 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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