For further information on any of these events please contact the event organiser or Martyn Pearson, Chairman Bedford River Users Group on 07860 261991.
January
30 January
Queens Park to Schools Boat House
Bedford Modern School Private Rowing Races
Hugh Maltby - 01234 269122
February
13 February
Bedford Head Eights Fours & Quads
Queens Park to Schools Boat House
BRC Events Line - 01234 218148
March
26 March
Bedford Modern School (OBM) Private Rowing Races
Queens Park to Schools Boat House
Hugh Maltby - 01234 269122
April
10 April
Bedford Spring Fours & Small Boats Head
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
BRC Events Line - 01234 218148
May
1 May
Bedford Canoe Marathon (Viking Kayak Club)
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge (7am-5pm)
Tony Perry - 07855 375454
7 May
Bedford Amateur Regatta
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
Hugh Maltby - 01234 269122
June
5 June
Bedford Boat Club Dingy Rum
Bedford Boat Club Moorings Cardington
Paul How - 07843 123988
11 June
Star Rowing Club Regatta
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
Star Rowing Club - 01234 212070
18-19 June
Cardington Canoe Slalom (Viking Kayak Club)
Cardington Canoe Slalom
Nick Taylor - 07711 454188
July
22-24 July
Bedford River Festival
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
Martyn Pearson - 07860 261991
August
14 August
Bedford Triathlon
County Bridge to Butterfly Bridge
Justin Burrell - 07966 893574
September
3-4 September
Cardington Canoe Slalom (Viking Kayak Club)
Cardington Canoe Slalom
Nick Taylor - 07711 454188
17 September
Bedford Boa Club Boat Handling Competition
Bedford Boat Club Moorings Cardington
Paul How - 07843 123988m
18 September
Bedford Boa Club Boat Fishing Competition
Bedford Boat Club Moorings Cardington
Paul How - 07843 123988
October
2 October
Girl Guide Bridge Walk
The Embankment
9 October
Bedford Autumn Fours & Small Boats Head
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
BRC Events Line - 01234 218148
15 October
Sue Ryder Starlight Hike
Russell Park / The Embankment / Everard Meadow
Hayley Webb - 07580 819427
November
20 November
Star Rowing Club - Head of River Race
Queens Park to Newnham Bridge
Star Rowing Club - 01234 212070
December
26 December
Beds Canoeists - Boxing Day Canoe Roll
Etienne Stott White Water Arena (Duck Mill Weir) 11.30am
26 December
Boxing Day Scratch Regatta
Town Bridge to Star Rowing Club
Star Rowing Club - 01234 212070
26 December
Boxing Day Scratch Regatta
Bedford Rowing Club to Suspension Bridge
BRC Events Line - 01234 218148