WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS & CRAFTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 2nd February 7.15pm Interested in Family History? Then come along to the next monthly talk on “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Bedford/Bedfordshire” By Bob Ricketts Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society meeting, Friday 2nd February 7.15 for 7.30 start Anna Conti will demonstrate and talk about her work in stained glass, both traditional and contemporary designs. She says she never tires of the beauty of light falling through coloured glass. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www. bedsartsociety.co.uk for information Hardy Plant Society, Cambs & Beds. Saturday February 3rd 2.00pm Head Gardener of Wollerton Old Hall Andrew Humphris will be talking about ‘Creating Beautiful Gardens from Scratch’. Tools & sundries stall. Seed exchange – unusual seeds for 25p per packet. Plants for Sale. Visitors welcome £4 including refreshments Weatherley Centre, Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds. SG18 8JH Embroiderers’ Guild Thursday February 15th 7.30pm Hanny Newton will talk about ‘Embroidery; My story so far’. Please see https://hannyembroidery.com Sales, textile news etc. Visitors £4. Refreshments. St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday February 5th 7.30 for 8.00pm Philip Whaites, Head Gardener at Wimpole Hall, will be speaking about the changes at Wimpole Hall during his time there. Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome; £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX
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The Ouse Navigation from the County border to Bedford Tuesday 6 February 7.30 pm Illustrated talk by Bob Ricketts, well known local historian, will describe the west end of the Ouse Navigation – the key link from Bedford to the outer commercial world. One of a series of annual talks to the HA (Historical Association-Bedford). Bedford School Library, de Parys Ave, Burnaby Rd gate, MK40 2TU. Free to HA members. Others welcome with a donation. Details 07989 837819/01234 266839 Evening of Beading Thurs 8th Feb, 7pm to 9pm £10 per person, learn new skills or grow existing ones. Saxon Games and Crafts, Great Denham MK40 4FU To book call 07877951630 Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 14th February 2018 Meeting 7-15 for 7-30 pm ‘Bedford’s Wildlife’ an illustrated talk by Barrie Mason Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Wednesday 14th February 7:30pm Illustrated talk “New Maps & Old: Changing Bedford” Maurice Nicholson (British Library – Georeferencer) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB. Non-members welcome – £3:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095. www.baalhs.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group Thursday 15th February 7.30pm Dick Newell from ‘Action for Swifts’. A talk about the world wide action to halt the decline of Swifts. Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Bedford National Trust Association February meeting Tuesday 20th 2.00 for 2.30 Speaker: Sue Jarrett on “ The Great North Road” Sue Jarrett lives in Eaton Socon and knows all about it, and how it was affected by the advent of the A1. Many towns must have been similarly altered by new roads and this will give us an insight into unexpected side effects of such roads. The meeting takes place in the Addison Centre in Kempston, where there is plenty of parking. Tea / coffee are served from 2.00. There will be a small charge.Everyone is welcome For further information rings Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421.
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Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 20th February at 7.30 Biddenham Village Hall Care and cultivation of Acers By Joanna Baxter Visitors very welcome. Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle and Refreshments www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk
Reading, Writing and all things books Tuesdays – 10am to noon Saxon Games and Crafts, Saxon Way, Great Denham MK41 4GP. £3 pp includes refreshments Call 07877951630 for details
Chain Maille jewellry course Thurs 22nd Feb, 7pm to 9pm £12 per person, suitable for both beginners andthe more experienced.Saxon Games and Crafts Great Denham MK40 4FU To book call 07877951630
Bedford Advanced Drivers – Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents We meet bi monthly on the third Tuesday of each odd month in the Lecture Room at the Bedford Athletic Stadium in Barkers Lane, Bedford at 8.00pm. Any enquiries about the group can be directed to our website ‘www.roada-bedford.org.uk’ or by telephoning 01234 266070.
Busy Quilters and Stitchers (BQS) Saturday 24th February 10.00 – 3.30pm Workshops in the morning & a speaker in the afternoon. Bring a sewing kit, £5. Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford MK41 9BX. Further details from Val Morgan 01234 266963.
Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month. Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS
“Ouse Valley Singers A four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes at churches, church halls, etc. In the North Beds area. Rehearsals are held in Sharnbrook Methodist Church every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229. Linedancing Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9QJ (On Site Parking) (AB) Absolute Beginners + Beginners/Improvers 7.30pm – 8.30pm. New Class Starts Monday 5th February 2018 1 st Class Free For New People Starting An Absolute Beginners Class Just Turn Up http://dancingstars.comli.com Tel 07969847553 Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall. New members welcome. Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com
TUESDAYS
Bedford Camera Club 7.30pm Just starting out with a new camera, or a photography enthusiast? Come and join a group of friendly, like minded people for talks and competitions. We meet every Tuesday at Scott Lower School, Bedford. Contact John Gough 07748572845. www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk.
Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday at The Embankment Hotel 7.15am for 7.30am start. Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners class. Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes. Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Meetings:- 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 – 9.30pm. 3rd Saturday 10.30am. – 4.30pm each month. A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP
WEDNESDAYS
Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07835 732412/07925 910639. Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing. Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome. Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details.
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