Community and social

Join guided walks and special events across Bedfordshire this September. From short family strolls to full-day challenges, there’s something for everyone. Saturday 6th September Early...

The team which runs activities for residents of Bentley Grange, the new care home near the Deep Spinney roundabout, is keen to give their residents opportunities to get involved in community...

Green garden waste collections are scheduled to resume on 21 July, nearly two weeks after a significant fire disrupted services at the Elstow Waste Transfer Station near Bedford. The fire began...

The Bromham Show takes place on Sunday 13th July 2025 from 12.55 (gates open at 12:00) in the playing fields at the rear of the Village Hall. Here's a schedule of what's going on: Main...

Green bins will not be collected on Wednesday 9th July Following a fire at the Elstow Waste Transfer Station on Friday, July 4th, Bedford Borough Council has temporarily halted its green waste...

Local school children will swap their classrooms for the market as they sell fresh, school-grown fruits and vegetables to the public for a good cause. The sale will take place on Wednesday, July...

In Biddenham, bin collections are managed by Bedford Borough Council, and the schedule applies consistently across the entire village—it's not split into separate zones. Collections operate...

Key timings  for annual bulky waste collection are included in the table below. Village Date Location Times Bromham 10 May 2025 Village Hall Carpark 08:00-12:30 Biddenham 10...

The John Bunyan Boat cruises on our beautiful Great Ouse are starting again at Easter.  The links to the brochure and the website for booking cruises are below. There are some good...

The Friends of St James Church The charity which preserves and enhances the historic church buildings for future generations, invites you (teams of up to 6) to “The Mad March Quiz” and...