What's On May 18

WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone!

ARTS & CRAFTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday May 1st 7.30pm Jane Ellis presents ‘Box of Delights’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Bedford Rd, Kempston, MK42 8PN www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk

Bedford RSPB local group Thursday 17th May 7.30 pm AGM (15mins at the most) Mike Leach presents ‘Owls of the World’ Mike is a full time wildlife author and photographer who has experience of working all over the world.

Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential.Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford **NB Dawn Chorus at Priory Park – Sunday 6 May 5am Meet in Priory Car Park MK41 9DJ Thursday 10th May 7pm – Evening Walk Sandy Smith NR – meet in the car park postcode for Speeds Farmhouse is SG17 5PL which is on the right coming from A507 take the next right and carry on to the end.Grid reference of reserve entrance – TL109387

Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 4th May 7.15 p.m Interested in Family History? “The Great War Through the Magic Lantern” By Kevin Varty Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX. www.bfhs.org.uk Members free, visitors £1.

Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday May 17th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles?

Jennifer Hughes will talk about ‘Beautiful Batik.

Sales table, information about local textile events.

Visitors welcome at this friendly group, £4 including refreshments.

St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY

Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 4th May 7.15 for 7.30 Well known watercolour artist Ali Yanye will demonstrate his wonderful technique for painting people. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors.

Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK41 8EB Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information

Eagle Gallery Artists Monday 21st May – Thursday 14th June “How Do We Do It” Special exhibition by Eagle Gallery artists explaining their methods and techniques of working.

Demonstrations and talks Saturday 26th May-Monday 28th May.101 Castle Road, Bedford MK40 3QP Tel 01234 346995 www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk

Bedford Guided Walks Led by the Bedford Association of Tour Guides Meet at the BPHA Customer Service Centre, St Paul’s Square 11am Sunday 6th May – I Never Knew That Sunday 13th May – The Life & Times of John Bunyan Sunday 20th May – WWII Bedford Sunday 27th May – Who Lived in a House Like this?

Cost £3 Pre-booking essential!

The Box Office, Harpur Street, Harpur Square, Bedford MK40 1LE Tel 01234 718044 email cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk www.bedford.gov.uk/guidedwalks

Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday Monday 7th May & 28th MAY 9am – 12pm Sellers 8.00a.m. – Buyers 9.00a.m. £7.00 outside £8.00 inside. Entrance 50p.

Refreshments available including ‘Bacon Butties’ St Mark’s Church & Community Centre Calder Rise/Avon Drive, Bedford MK41 7UY Church Office 01234 342613 or 01234 360605

Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 15th May at 7.30 ‘Warden Abbey – Vineyard’ By Jane Markham Visitors very welcome. Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle and Refreshments Biddenham Village Hall, Nodders Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4B www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk

Pavenham Nursery Plant Sale Saturday May 12th 10.30 – 2.00pm Our ninth sale, bringing nurseries from 6 counties together in one place. Specialists in herbs, Clematis, Roses as well as other ornamentals & edibles. Great BBQ food, free parking and keen prices. £1.20 admission The Village Hall, Pavenham, Bedford MK43 7PH

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CAR BOOT/COLLECTIBLES/ TABLE TOP & PLANT SALES

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Table Top Sale Saturday 12th May 9am to Noon, Entry 50p. Refreshments available Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP. For information call 01234 965497 Model Car, Train & Transport Bazaar Saturday 12th May, 10.30am-3.30pm Sale of adult transport collectables. Model vehicles, trains, bus photos etc.Free admission.

Peace Memorial Hall, Church Road, Willington, MK44 3PU Contact Mervyn Askew on 01234 838409 E-mail merv.askew@btinternet.com Hardy Plant Society, Cambs & Beds.

Sunday May 13th, 10.00pm Fabulous bargains; locally grown plants, many of them unusual, at our stand at the Farm Open Day. Many other attractions; food, farm animals etc Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOWS Classic Car Show Sunday 27th May, Midday-5.00pm National Trust Tudor Dovecote & Stables, Church End, Willington, MK44 3PX Light refreshments in the nearby church from 2pm, with organ music throughout the afternoon.

Free admission, but a donation to the National Trust on the day appreciated. No need for classics to book. Just turn up and bring a picnic!

Contact Mervyn Askew on 01234 838409 E-mail merv.askew@btinternet.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/willington-dovecote-andstables

CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS

“Ouse Valley Singers Mondays 7.30 p.m Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes in the North Beds area.

Rehearsals held in Sharnbrook Methodist Church performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.”

Linedancing New Absolute Beginners Class Monday 9th April 7.30pm – 8.30pm Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9QJ Tel 07969847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com

Kempston and District Model Railway Society Every Monday 7.30pm-10pm NEW VENUE Kempston East Methodist Church.

New members welcome.

Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

TUESDAYS

Board Games Evening (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7pm to 11pm £3 per person,Includes refreshments Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU To book call 07877951630 Steady Folk Music Session Last Tuesday of each month 7.30pm All standards of musician welcome whatever they play.

Burnaby Arms, Stanley Street, Bedford MK41 7RU Michael Bliss 01234 308449.

Bedford Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm Just starting out, or a photography enthusiast?

Come and join a group of friendly, like minded people for talks and competitions.

Scott Lower School, Hawk Drive, Bedford MK41 7JA Contact John Gough 07748572845. www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk.

Reading, Writing and all things Books Tuesdays – 10am to noon Saxon Games and Crafts. £3 pp includes refreshments Saxon Way, Great Denham MK41 4GP Call 07877951630 for details Silver lining Club for the Silver Haired First Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm FREE Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside.

Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday 7.15am for 7.30am start.

Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers The Embankment Hotel, Bedford www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners Tuesday evenings 8pm –10pm £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes.

ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com

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Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

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

WEDNESDAYS

Crafting Workshops Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm (2nd Card Making 16th Pouring Paint) From £8 – £15 per person, Includes refreshments Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU For info on workshops call 07877951630 Local Friendship Group We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm.

New members welcome.

Call 07835 732412/07925 910639.

Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Irish Ceili and Set Dancing.

Wednesdays 8 pm to 10 pm £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required.

Beginners welcome. The Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. Ring Pat 01234 308224 for more details.

Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm Friendly social Folk Dancing Club It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments No partner required. St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY 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.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 Social club for adults with learning disabilities.

Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH. www.bedfordmencap.org.uk

THURSDAYS

FLAG Bedford Thursday afternoons 2-4pm FLAG Bedford (Friendship Link & Action Group) is a social group for adults with a sensory and/or physical or learning disability, and their carers, who live in the Bedford area. Our aim is to combat social isolation and loneliness. Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford. Contact Linda on 07815 196357 or email flag25@hotmail.co.uk Linedancing Absolute Beginners 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Still Room) Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm – 10.00pm (Still Room) Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club, 134 High Street, Kempston MK42 7BN (Air Conditioned Hall/On Site Parking) Tel 07969847553 www.dancingstars.comli.com

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Bedford Pipe Band Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced.

New members welcome.

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 We welcome those interested in singing/playing’West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century.Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, BedfordContact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Bedford Folk Dance Company Thursday eves 8 – 10 pm Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club £2 incl. Refreshments Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group Friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included.

New members welcomed St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill.

(No meetings in August) Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Art Friends – Art for fun and friendship for all Thursdays 9.30am – 12.30pm Supportive club where beginners to those more experienced can develop their art work Suggested donation £4. Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham, MK43 8JP Enquiries please call: Jackie 07880 518465, Kevin 07780 756436 or Lindsay 07960 329609 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design to take home.April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham. 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 Thursday 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://www.dancingstars.comli.com tel:07969847553/

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FRIDAYS

Putnoe Heights Machine Knitting Group.

Alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers all welcome Marion Sutton on 01234 217647 Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club Friday 8pm to 10pm 9 (Term Time) We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance).

Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, www.finecompanions.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.

Bedfordshire Family History Society Meet the 1st Friday of every month.

New members welcome 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 Every Friday 1pm-4pm Friendly group of amateur daubers meets to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby. We use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us. 5 Lansdowne Road, Bedford Contact Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@virginmedia.com

SUNDAYS

Marlins Special Needs Swimming Club Sundays 6.30 – 8pm For learning and physical disabilities. All ages welcome.

Admission £2 Carer free.

Oasis Swimming Pool Bedford Call Rose on 07954784795 or Val 07973859940 or just turn up!

COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Oakley Rural Day Centre Oakley Rural, The Old School, Lovell Road, Oakley, Beds, MK43 7RX Providing older people with a place to make friends in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Activities including crafts, entertainment, quizzes and good old conversation. Home cooked lunches, tea, coffee.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

For details of costs and advice regarding transport, contact Lynne on 01234 824935 or 07733 227374 www.oakleyrural.org.uk Cowper and Newton Museum ‘Refreshments in the Courtyard & Gardens’ Thursday 3rd, 17th and 31st May 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Enjoy delicious refreshments and a friendly welcome! £3. Market Place, Olney MK46 4AJ www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk Kathy Brown’s Gardens – Open Bank Holiday Monday 7th & 28th May 1pm-5pm. Stevington Manor House, Church Road, Stevington MK43 7QB www.kathybrownsgarden.com

British Red Cross Bedfordshire Open Gardens Sunday 20th May Open 1.30pm – 5.00pm Milton Ernest Village Gardens Holly Tree Cottage, Chestnut Cottage, 2 Huntman’s Way, Ouse Bank Cottage Price £5.00 per adult, children under 12 free Meet at the Village Hall MK44 1RF Afternoon Vintage Tea Friday 25th May 2pm to 4pm Admission £3 – Tea, cake and dancing Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP. For Information call 01234 404563 The 28th St Philip & St James Charity Golf Day Friday 1st June Help raise money for Bedford Foodbank and Tibbs Dementia Foundation. You can help by Playing Golf (£20 per person or £80 per team of four). Joining us for dinner (£25 per person) Sponsoring a trophy or a hole (from just £50). Sponsoring the Hole-in-One Competition (£220) or Donating a raffle or auction prize. For more information contact Mike Chappell on 07973 7033340 or mikechappell43@btinternet.com

FAMILY Three Billy Goats Gruff and other Furry Tails Saturday 12th May 2pm and 4pm Amazing puppets, singing and storytelling by Theatre of Widdershins held in the RSPB Yurt.

Adults £8 Child £6 Family(2+2) £24 RSPB, Lodge Nature Reserve, Sandy SG19 2DL Tel 01767 693333 to book Lego Club Saturday 26 May 11.30am – 12.30pm Get building at Bedford Central Library Harpur Street, Bedford MK40 1PG Tel 01234 718178

HEALTH & WELLBEING Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes Every Monday and Wednesday (except bank hols) 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 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 Gentle exercise sessions 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

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WHAT’S ON MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE StageWrite Thursdsay 3rd and Friday 4th May, 7.30pm Bedford’s only annual festival of new writing for theatre.

A collaboration between LifeBox Theatre and No Loss Productions, it aims to provide a platform for both emerging and established writers to see their work performed by professional actors and hear reactions from audiences. Four performances will take place over two nights, followed by a Q&A sessions.

Tickets are £8 or £6 for concessions, available from www.theplacebedford.org.uk The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford The Joyful Company of Singers Saturday July 14th at 7.30pm.

The programme will be English acapella choral music

by Parry Vaughan Williams, Rutter and others. Proceeds towards the renovation of the church organ.

Reserve your ticket price £14.00 by emailing jamessudworth@sky.com or phoning Hilarie Worley (churchwarden) on 01234 262166.

St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Oakley The Pavilion Cafe Presents ‘Frank Griffith and Friends- Burt’s 90th’ Friday 25 May, 8pm The Frank Griffith Trio makes a return appearance to the Cafe. This engagement will feature songs of the great Burt Bacharach, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday on 9 May. Admission- £25, which includes a full meal. Booking essential email bedfordpavilion@gmail.com Tel 01234 351104 The Pavilion Café, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7SS Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club present Popular IAN HOUSE in Concert Wednesday 30 May 7.30 – 10.00 pm Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Bar/Refreshments/Raffle Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford

SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Ouse Valley Archers Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sundays 2.00pm – 4.00pm Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment provided. For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors at Putnoe Primary School & Field, Church Lane, Bedford. For further details visit our website or contact info@ousevalleyarchers.com

BASKETBALL / DODGEBALL

Bedford Thunder Basketball Club Mini Basketball (Reception to Yr 5) Sundays 9.30am – 11am U14s Development (Yr 6 to Yr 9) Sundays 11am – 12.30pm U18’s Session (Yr 10 to Yr 13) Sundays 2pm – 3.30pm Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TR For fees and more information please email coach@bedfordthunder.com Bedford Mighty Eagles Dodgeball Team Tuesday’s 8pm-9pm 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. 15yrs or over.

Men’s and women’s squad. First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB

BOWLS

Become a Wheelstar at Kempston Bowls Indoor Bowls Club If you are disabled and rely on a wheelchair to get around you may be interested in visiting Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club. Every Tuesday from 12pm until 1.30pm a group of disabled people meet to play bowls from special ‘buggies’ in a friendly environment. A meal is available at the end of the session.

You don’t need to have previously bowled. Pop in any from 12pm until 1.30pm to obtain information and to see if you would be interested in a trial.

Telephone Anne or Doug on 01234 841071 Kempton Park Indoor Bowls Club Largest Indoor Bowls Club in the area for all ages and abilities.

We offer a free taster session with one of our sixteen qualified coaches followed by 4 coaching sessions at a time to suit you. Bowls and bowls shoes provided for your lessons. Superb facilities. Phone today on 01234 852291. 290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm (year round) Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to June only) Friendly group of people that play short mat bowls.

Fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. First two sessions are free and where training can be given. Just bring a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers!

Bromham Village Hall Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm.

Try lawn bowls for FREE Just bring flat shoes.

For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk

BADMINTON

Wootton Badminton Club Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners. Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT. Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 or garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com

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Bedford Borough Bowling Club Est over 100 years now enrolling new members and forming a junior section.

Indoor and outdoor bowling greens.

FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided. Just wear flat shoes.

Bar and comfortable lounge area with restaurant facilities for lunch time meals.

Check our web site www.boroughbowlin.org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm Warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. Taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and we welcome anyone who would like to try the game. All equipment provided just wear flat soled shoes to protect the green. No cost or obligation and tea and biscuits 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”.

CYCLING

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 ctcbedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information.

FOOTBALL

Bedford United Football Club A non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status 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.

Bedford Girls and Ladies FC 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.

GOLF

Bedford and County Golf Club Facilities for membership to suit all.

Superb indoor and outdoor coaching from one of the best Professionals in the county. If you have not played the Course before phone today for a complimentary round. Award winning halfway house hospitality on site and excellent catering in the Club house.

Green Lane, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6ET Tel 01234 352617 or www.bandcgc.co.uk

KARATE

GKR Karate Classes Wednesdays at 6.30pm to 7.30pm Free trial classes through April and June.

Anyone who turns up for a class who is not already a GKR student will get a free 1 hour training session. No pressure to join.Putnoe Heights Church, 32 Putnoe Heights, Bedford MK41 8EB

MARTIAL ARTS

Shinpi Izumi Martial Arts Club – Ju Jutsu style Juniors – Mondays -term time only 6-7pm Adult / Senior Tuesdays – all year round 8-9pm St Cuthbert’s Hall, Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR. Please contact Rob Sensei on 07840 314869 for prices and further information One month free trial available

RUGBY

Little Scrummers Rugby Club Every Saturday at Kings Oak Primary School 8.30am until 11.10am.

Exciting, fun & inspiring children’s tag rugby classes for girls and boys from 18 months up to 7 years old!

We want to bring rugby to children at a young age to enable them to build their confidence, enjoy sport & have fun! For more information & to book in for a FREE TRIAL please visit us at www.littlescrummers.com

TABLE TENNIS

Social Table Tennis Mondays & Tuesdays 7.30pm-10.00pm All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley Call John 07921 093199

BEDFORD COMMUNITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Every weekday at 2 venues: Bedford Academy Mile Road and Church Lane Community Centre, Goldington.

Each session is 2 hours.

First Session is FREE at Bedford Academy Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call Harvey on 07884 938753 first.

WALKING/RAMBLING

Bedford Rambling Club Friendly group who meet on a Sunday morning to walk 5/6 miles walking at a steady pace so good for anyone just starting to walk or coming back to walking after a break. For more information or a copy of our programme please contact Christine on 01234 360769 or email brclub75@yahoo.co.uk

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