What’s On

TALK ABOUT THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

Everyone is welcome to attend this talk, via Zoom, on Tuesday 1st November at 7.30 pm. It will be presented by Laura Church who is Chief Executive of Bedford Borough Council and is the principal policy adviser to the elected Mayor of Bedford. She will speak about the Cost-of-Living Crisis. The talk, arranged by Bedford Council of Faiths, may finish at around 8.15pm and will be followed by an opportunity for questions. Then after a short business meeting it should end by 9 pm. For more information visit

https://www.bcof.org.uk/

FOR THE FALLEN – MUSIC FOR ALL SAINTS, ALL SOULS AND REMEMBRANCE TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.30 PM

Cantamus Chamber Choir Conducted by Paul Edwards Organist Ian Runnells Bumyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU Tickets on the door, £10.00 (£5 concessions)

BEDFORD ART SOCIETY MEETING FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 7.15 FOR 7.30 START

Andrew Forkner Talk/demonstration in the use of graphite and coloured pencils. Due to the detailed nature of his work Andrew’s demonstration is in the form of a power point presentation showing the step-by-step process he uses to create one of his paintings. Entry free for members, £5 for visitors. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB Contact Jean Paterson on 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for further information

OAKLEY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB FIREWORKS DISPLAY SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER 5PM – 9PM

Fireworks, Live Band, Fun Fair, Kids Disco & Bouncy Castle,Stalls and more. Parking at Lincroft Academy School. Parking at Oakley Sports & Social Club is strictly for blue badge holders only For more info and tickets visit https://oakleyssc.

com/fireworks-2022

Oakley Sports & Social Club, church Lane, Oakley MK43 7RJ

BIGGLESWADE AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION AND ART SALE SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 10AM – 4PM

There will be a painting raffle and a stall selling artwork in aid of Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice. Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. Free Entry.

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

A special performance to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War packed with colour and tradition with special guests from “The Swingtime Sweethearts”. Supported by the amazing sounds from Bedford Brass and the Bedford Pipe band as well as by our very own Military wives’ choir of Henlow & Chicksands, there will be plenty to entertain you. Tickets available from the Corn Exchange Box Office: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/

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FRIENDS OF ST MARYS BLETSOE RACE NIGHT SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 7PM

Proceeds to church restoration. Please bring cash. Bletsoe Village Hall, Bennetts Close, Bletsoe, Bedford MK44 1QL. Tickets £10 (including meal) from Andrew Fyvie 07765 151950

MUSIC AT ST PAUL’S

Monthly Saturday organ recitals 12 noon. FREE with retiring collection in aid of church funds. Tuesdays lunch time recitals: 1.00 pm. FREE with retiring collection in aid of church funds. Suggest min £5.00 Sat 12 12 noon Organ, Ian Runnells, Director if Music, St Paul’s Tues 1 1.00 pm, Eri Yamamoto, Piano Tues 8 Eve McGrath, Soprano with Piano accompaniment Tues 15 Peregrine Recorder Ensemble Tues 22 Zoe Barnett, Classical Guitar

BEDFORD FLEA, AFFORDABLE ART & LOCAL PRODUCE CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 10AM – 3.30PM

Plenty of gift ideas for yourself or your loved ones across all three sections! Plus live music to get you in the Christmas spirit, mulled wine & hot drinks to keep you warm while you shop. St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL *Free parking in council owned car parks on Sundays*

BEDFORD NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15 2.15PM

“HS2 Aerial Photography” drone pictures by Richard Clifford. Richard and his drone take wonderful pictures of the construction. Everyone welcome. No need to book. There will be a small entry fee. Plenty of parking at the Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN For further information please contact Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421.

BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL GROUP THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM AIMING TO FINISH BY 9.30PM

Richard Winspear – head of Technical Advice at the RSPB. Tonight’s talk entitled ‘RSPB work with Farmers’ will explain the RSPB’s work with farmers to encourage them to practice Nature-Friendly Farming. ‘Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 under 18s enter free. The facilities, including refreshments, are at ground level and there is secure parking. ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF Reg.Charity No. 207076, more info www.rspb.org. uk/groups/bedford or call 07905199769

COLMWORTH & NEIGHBOURS HISTORY SOCIETY FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Barry Tomlinson will describe many of the achievements of possibly the greatest engineer of all time, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Free for members. Visitors welcomed for a donation of £4. Colmworth Village Hall, Church Road, Colmworth MK44 2JX. www.colmworthhistory.org.uk for further information

BEDFORDSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Conductor Michael Rose Soloist Stephen Meakins Mendelssohn Ruy Blas Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in E minor Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul’s Square, Bedford MK40 1SL Tickets available from the Corn Exchange Box Office: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/

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PARK ROAD METHODIST CHURCH AUTUMN FAIR SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2-4PM

Books, Bric a Brac, Cakes, Marmalade, Puzzles, Raffle and Refreshments Park Road West Bedford MK41 7SB

AFTERNOON VINTAGE TEA FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2PM TO 4PM

Includes tea, home-made cake and friendship. Entry £4 Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For information call Sue on 07977 569053

CLAPHAM METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 10AM TO 12 NOON

Lots of Christmas stalls and refreshments. Everyone very welcome. 27 High Street, Clapham MK41 6EQ

CHRIST THE KING CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 1PM TO 3PM

Refreshments, Bottle stall, tombola, raffle, crafts and more. Entry 50p Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For information call 01234 965497

MEPPERSHALL CHRISTMAS FAIR SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 12 NOON—4 PM

A variety of stalls with quality crafts and gifts. Christmas Carols to sing along to. Children’s entertainment to include Santa, children’s stalls and craft activities. Hot and cold refreshments, tea, coffee, cakes and bar. Meppershall VH, Walnut Tree Way SG17 5AB

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