out & about

Bedford Sinfonia: Saturday 22

October – 7 30pm St Andrew’s Church, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF

Conductor: Michael Rose

Piano Soloist: Paul Searle-Barnes

Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D Major, K 385 (Haffner)

Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No 2 in F Major, Op 102 Haydn: Symphony No 99 in E flat Major

Contact:

Art Society: 7:15 for 7:30 start

Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41

8EB Anne-Marie Abbate Talk/demonstration of Collage Anne-Marie s practise focuses on a multidisciplinary approach through, sculpture, print, textiles, painting and collage Free for members £5 for visitors

Contact: Jean Paterson on 01234 307210 or www bedsartsociety co uk

Biddenham Gardeners

Association: Meets Biddenham

Village Hall

Tuesday 18th October at 7.30 365

Days of Colour” By Nick Bailey

Tuesday 22nd November at 7 30 The Autumn Flowers of the Peloponnese” By Joe Sharman

Tuesday 20th December at 7 30

“Christmas Party/Quiz”

Visitors very welcome

Admission £5 per meeting for non members – includes Raffle & Refreshments

Contact: www biddenhamgardenersassociation org uk

Car Boot Sale: Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH, Cars £5 vans £10 Sellers setup 9am

Buyers 10am-2pm

October 2

Contact: (01234) 823033 or enquiries@miltonernestgarden centre co uk

Shanbrook Men’s Group: Unemployed, working from home, retired, widowed or just need to talk to someone

The Man Cave in Sharnbrook Scout Hut could be for you We have men from all over north Bedfordshire who come along and have coffee and toast from 10am1 30pm every Friday Contact: Bernard Brown on 07711 664451 or Steve Marvell on 07904 176698

Kempston & District

Model Railway Society:

Meets every Wednesday evening, from 7 30pm to 10 00pm in Kempston East Methodist Church entrance from the Car Park Our members have a wide range of experiences backgrounds and ages Anyone interested is welcome to drop in one Wednesday evening and get to know more over tea and biscuitsContact: 000

Oakley Rural Day Centre for the elderly: The Old School Lovell Road Oakley Beds MK43 7RX We provide a fun-filled day of activities, games and good old conversation The day includes refreshments and a two course lunch Contact: Lynne, Tuesday to Thursday on 01234 824935 or Mobile: 07733 227374. www.oakleyruraldaycentre weebly com Email: oakleyruralday centre@yahoo com

Cotton End Village Hall: MK45 3AU 60/70s Night, October 8 £12 00 (includes refreshments) 7 30 start

Jumble/Table Top sale October 15 11am

Contact: Angela 01234 743858

Man Cave: If you are looking for some male company then look no further that the Man Cave in Sharnbrook Scout

Hut Coffee and toast from 10am-1 30pm every Friday Contact: Bernard Brown on 07711 664451 or Steve Marvell on 07904 176698

Bedford Folk Dance Club: Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Thursdays 8:15pm to 10:15pm St Mary’s Church Hall Church Lane Goldington Bedford MK41 0HL No partner required Good fun for only £3 Contact: Ron Law 01234 825574

Bedford Music Club:

Contact: www bedfordmusicclub co uk

Tudor Reeds Folk Dance

Club: Barn dance group meets every other Wednesday 8-10pm St Mark s Church Hall, Brickhill £2 inc refreshments Contact: Jenny 01234 217621t

Sandy Women’s Institute:

Meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except August) at Sandy Conservative Club Bedford Road Sandy New members are always very welcome

Visitors are charged a small fee of £4

For further information contact: Ann Patterson 01767 680644

Kempston Senior Citizens Club: DANCING, WHIST, BINGO

Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4 00pm, Centenary Hall, behind Kempston Town Hall contact: Sheila Cobban, on 01234 347306

Bedford Folk & Acoustic Club: Acoustic and folk music roundthe-room, every Thursday evening from 8:30pm at the Bowls Pavilion of Kempston Hammers Club, MK42 7BN Musicians, singers and poets all welcome, at every level

Contact: us on facebook, or come and meet us at the Bowls Pavilion

Yoga: Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue Bedford MK41 9QJ

2pm Mondays Contact: June for details: juandhannigan@yahoo co uk:

Walking Football: Sessions every Tuesday at Upper Caldecote 1 30pm to 2,30pm taking place at Harvey Close Upper Caldecote SG18 9BQ Contact: Colin Harries on 01767 317099

Bedford Local Group of

The Wildlife Trust: Wednesday

12th October, Meeting 7-15pm for 7 30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ

‘The Hidden World of the Cow Pat – and more an illustrated talk by Nancy Reed

Plenty of parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated Further details available under Events on www wildlifebcn org or Contact: 01234 266057

Tuesday Art Group

Kempston: We are a small self-help art group that meets every Tuesday in school term time from 10 00 to 12 00 at Kempston East Methodist Church Participants are free to do their own thing in any medium of their choice and the group participants can chip in with help, encouragement and advice We are looking for new members who would like to come and join us Initially we charge £3 per session however if you would like to become permanent members this would translate into a termly fee Contact Matthew on 01234 295433

What’s

On at St Peter’s:

Friday 27th October 7 30pm Dr Sean Long of Ruskin University Raj and Reality; understanding British in India Chapter House St Peter s Church De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TX Annual talks for Bedford branch Historical Association resume LIVE (with others on zoom) None members welcome with a donation Further details Contact: James Collett-White Tel 07989 837819

What’s on at St Paul’s Church October:

TUESDAYS LUNCH TIME RECITALS, 1 00 pm FREE with retiring collection in aid of church funds Suggest min £5 00 Monthly Saturday organ recitals 12 noon also FREE with retiring collection in aid of church funds Sat 8th 12 noon Organ, Simon Headley, (Loughborough)

Tues 4th 1 00 pm, Paul Edwards and friends, Piano & Organ

Tues 11th Osman Tack Piano Tues 18th Samuel Finch Flute Tues 25th Solstice Vocal Duo Contact: Ann Collett-White Tel: +44 (0)1234 266839 Mobile: +44 (0)7989 837819

Sandy Historical Society:

The History of Nation Service by Ken Lewis 7 30 Friday 28th October Stonecroft Hall, St Swithins Way, Sandy SG191BB

Admission

Bedford RSPB Local Group:

Bedford Floral Art

Society:

October 4th at

Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN A special flower arranging demonstration by National Demonstrator, Coral Gardiner, entitled ‘Autumn Opulence’ Visitors welcome £15 at the door or online Contact: tickets@bedfordfloralartsociety co uk

Sandy Historical Research Group: Saturday 22nd October 2022 – SHRG Photographic Exhibition at Sandy Town Council Chamber, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE10am - 2pm; non members £4 00, Refreshments £1 00 7 30pm Tuesday 8th November – How much do you know about the town in which you live? Come along to the SHRG AGM and quiz night to find out at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, The Baulk, Beeston, Sandy SG19 1NR New members always welcome Contact: Sally Carlow07722 121691

Biggleswade & District

Choral Society: The One Day Choir, UNITED FOR UKRAINE Presents THE PEACEMAKERS By Karl Jenkins – St Andrew s Church Biggleswade SG18 0JB Saturday 22nd October at 7:30pm Entry by generous donation Proceeds to Ukrainian

Humanitarian Fund Musical Director : Karen Beer

Accompanist: Anne Wright Contact:

Food served: Mon-Sat 12-2, 6-9 Sunday 12-4

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