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 July 3rd 7.30 for 8.00pm Jon Evans will be speaking on ‘Photographing Alpines’. 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 4th July 7.30pm Jenni Baker presents ‘Wind in the Willows’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7. Everyone welcome. Addison Centre, Kempston. www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 7th July 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk “Reading Old Handwriting” by Ian Waller 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 7th July 7.15 for 7.30 start We are lucky to engage Sandra Wall Armitage ( President of the SBA) a highly experienced Botanical Artist known world wide for her vibrant paintings. She will show us how she achieves her finished works. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday July 20th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us. Tonight’s speaker is Tanya Haynes on ‘Ribbon Embroidery’. Previously loved goods for sale and information about local textile events. Visitors welcome, £4 including refreshments. St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY
Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch 17th - 29th July, Friday - Sundays 10.00am - 4.00pm The Bedford Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild will be exhibiting work at Bromham Mill with a demonstration day on July 22nd. Come along and enjoy the exhibition or have a go on Saturday 22nd July at making a zig-zag book with Khadi paper. Free admission Textile sales and a great café too! Bromham Mill, MK43 8LP
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Chain Mail Jewelry for Beginners Thursday 27th July, 7pm to 9pm £12 per head to include findings and jump rings Saxon Games and Crafts. Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP For further info or to book call Michael on 07877 951630 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 be on Tuesday 18th July when our speaker David Williams, will be talking about managing Formula 1 teams. Any enquiries about the group can be directed to our website ‘www.roadabedford.org.uk’ or by telephoning 01234 266070. 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 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 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 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 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
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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
COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection Launch Saturday 15th July 11am – 2pm Live cookery demonstration by TV Chef Peter Sidwell Prizes to be won including a chance to win cookery school tickets for Simply Good Cookery School, a Kitchen Aid food blender, plus many more on the day. Peter Crisp Ltd, 25-27 Church St, Rushden NN10 9YU Contact 01933 356424 or info@petercrisp.co.uk
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Afternoon Vintage Tea Friday 28th July 2pm to 4pm Admission £3 - Tea, cake and dancing Christ the King Church Hall Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For Information call 01234 404563 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
FETES / SHOWS / TABLE TOP SALES Willington Summer fete Saturday 2nd Sept 12pm-4pm Live entertainment, bands, dance groups, local stalls, BBQ, emergency service demonstrations, animal zoo, and even a flypast from the RAFs Spitfire. FREE entry + FREE parking. Willington Village Hall & playing field (for GPS: MK44 3PY) www.WillingtonFete.co.uk Bromham Village Annual Show, Sunday 9th July 11.30am to 5.00pm Official opening 1.00pm Attractions for the whole family and community. Falconry display, Irish Dancers, The Shefford Majorettes, Gymnastics display, Mini football, sports challenge event and much more. Also large craft marquee, birds of prey, children’s rides, punch & Judy, classic cars, food outlets, trade and commercial stands. In the main hall will be a wide variety of exhibits ranging from vegetables and flowers, paintings, hand made items and photography. In the air there will be flypast by a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane aircraft, something not to be missed. Village Road, Bromham, Beds, MK43 8LD www.bromhamshow.com Table Top Sale Saturday 15th July 9am to Noon Entry 50p Refreshments available Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For information call 01234 965497
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FAMILY Pond Dipping & Design Thursday 27 July Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Booking and parental supervision essential. The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org
HEALTH & WELLBEING 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 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
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 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 Tuesday evenings 7 pm – 9.00 pm and Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to May only). We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. It is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. We meet in Bromham Village Hall and the first two sessions are free and where training can be given. All that you would require to bring is a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers! Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details and we hope you will come along and give it a try.
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.
Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. 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
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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
Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 26 July 7.30 – 10.00 pm Social/Dance with John Lee Members £3 Non-Members £5 Pay at door Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Tel: 01234 344423. www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Great Barford Bowls Club Ladies County Bowls Match. Thursday 20th July 2:30 – 6:30 pm Bedfordshire vs Northamptonshire. Come and watch the cream of ladies county bowls in a local derby at Great Barford Bowls Club, one of the premier village bowls clubs in the Bedford area. 2:30 – 6:30 pm. www. greatbarfordbowlsclub.org.uk - Woodpecker Close, Great Barford, MK44 3BG
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 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.
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WHAT’S ON 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 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.
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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
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rease is the word! The hit 70s musical returns to Milton Keynes Theatre Monday 28 August – Saturday 2 September. Casting for the tour includes Tom Parker (The Wanted) who makes his musical theatre debut playing Danny Zuko, Danielle Hope (Over the Rainbow winner) who plays Sandy and Louisa Lytton (Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders) who plays Rizzo. Completing the cast are Tom Senior as Kenickie, Michael Cortez as Sonny, Oliver Jacobson as Roger, Ryan Heenan as Doody, Callum Evans as Eugene, Lauren Atkins as Marty, Rosanna Harris as Jan, Rhiannon Chesterman as Frenchy, Gabriella Williams as Patty and Ailsa Davidson as Lynch. The ensemble includes Charlotte Coggin, Anthony Hughes, Alessia McDermott, Natasha Mould, Anna Murray, George Olney, Rory Phelan and Grant Thresh. Since opening on Broadway in 1972 and the smash hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Netown-John, Grease’s place has been firmly established in the cultural Hall of Fame, having
seduced the hearts of millions with its back-to-back sizzling tunes. It’s the original high-school musical featuring everyone’s favourite characters – Sandy, Danny, the groovy T Birds, the sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High – and all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Voted the “No 1 Greatest Musical”*, Grease has proved that a musical love story, bursting with denim, cheerleaders, slick hairstyles, rock’n’roll, 1950’s pop culture and an irresistible mix of teenage angst and young romance is timeless and universal. Grease is the ultimate feel-good, pick-me-up musical – an electrifying extravaganza, packed with fun, energy and vibrant physicality. The show is guaranteed to thrill audiences and leave everyone hand-jiving the night away with “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a wop-bam-boom!” Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by David Gilmore and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, designed by Terry Parsons, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou. Grease is presented by Paul Nicholas and David Ian.
Performances: Monday 28 August – Saturday 2 September. Mon – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Prices: From £15 Box Office: 0844 871 7652 (bkg fee)* Groups 10+: 0333 0095 939 Access Booking: 0800 912 6971 (bkg fee)* Online Booking: www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (bkg fee) *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
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