Below is a list of events and activities taking place in Bedford Borough across the Month of Community. If you would like a public event or activity added to the list please email communities@bedford.org.uk with the details.
To find out more about each event, please click through the links below.
June
Currently running every Wednesday
No Strings Badminton sessions
Session one at 6.30pm, session two at 7.30pm at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness, Mile Road
Contact Lisa Simpson on 07876 252239 for more information
7, 14, 21, 28 June
Khush Haal women's support group with Carers in Bedfordshire
11-12pm at Queens Park Community Centre, 52 Marlborough Rd, MK40 4LF
Contact Misbah.mehmood@carersinbeds.org.uk or find more information by visiting Khush Haal women's support group
Weekly on Wednesdays
No Strings Badminton
Session one: 6.30pm and session two: 7.30pm at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness, Mile Road
For more information contact Lisa Simpson on 07876 252239
9, 16, 23, 30 June (4-week course)
Back to Hockey for women with Bedford Hockey Club
7-8pm at Sports & Hockey Centre, Chester Road, Queen’s Park, Bedford, MK40 4HL
Register for a free place here.
11, 18, 25 June & 2, 9, 16 July (6-week course)
Multisport and inclusive activities for children with learning and mild physical disabilities aged between 7 and 14 with the Blues Foundation
10am-2pm at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road
Find out more information and book a session here.
12th June
BBQ at The Barn with Badgers Chilli Kitchen
12:00-15:00pm at The Barn, Cardington
For more details visit - Badgers Chilli Kitchen BBQ
13 June
Carers Coffee Morning with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum
9.30-11.30am at Project 229, 227-229 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DA
More information can be found on this e-flier.
13 & 20 June
LGBTQ+ Trans Inclusive Swimming with Rainbow Bedfordshire
Trinity Arts and Leisure Centre, Bromham Road, MK40 2BS
For further information and full details please email - elft.rainbowbedfordshire@nhs.net
15 June
All Sorts Group with Carers in Bedfordshire
2-3.30pm at St. Marks Church, Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY
Contact - Lisa.head@carersinbeds.org.uk or find more information by visiting here.
18 June
Water Safety Activity: “Say Hello” to Fire Service White Watch and practise rope throwing also a fire engine and Neighbourhood Watch
10am - 1pm, Priory Marina, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ
19 June
Bedford Windrush Family Day with Legacy of Windrush Descendants (LOWD)
1-4.30pm at the Harpur Suite, 3 Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1LE
More information can be found on this flier or by contacting - lowdhistory@gmail.com
Refugee Week (20-26 June)
22-26 June
Art Installation for Refugee Week with St Paul’s Church and Bedford Creative Arts
Open 11am-3pm daily at St Paul’s Church, St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ
25 June
Gala/Gallery event with Ukrainian ESOL students presenting their work ‘Our Home In Bedford’
7-9pm at at St Paul’s Church, St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ
26 June
Queen’s Platinum Strawberry Tea with Bedford Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
1-4pm at the Bedford MS Centre, 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford
More information can be found on this e-flier
29 June
Better Days launch event for young people with CAMHS
3-5.30pm, online
Find out more information and register for the event here.
Also part of the Month of Community activities
6 July
Community Network
Bedford Borough Council and CVS Bedfordshire are hosting the first Community Network event since 2019. This event will give community, voluntary and charity organisations across Bedford Borough the chance to network in-person. Mayor Dave Hodgson and the Council’s Chief Executive, Laura Church will also be in attendance.
5-7pm at Bedford Borough Hall
For more information and to sign up for a free ticket on Eventbrite use this link.
