Liberal Democrat Newnham Ward Cllr Jake Sampson ran a Young People's Political Workshop as part of BedPop's Fun Palaces in Bedford at the weekend. Following the event, Cllr Sampson commented on a 'great day' at The Higgins Bedford with lots of young people taking part.
Bedford Borough is fortunate to have great park run events, and this week marks a special occasion for Park Run in the UK as it celebrates its 15th birthday.
Bedford FiverFest is back from, from Saturday 5th - 12th October, and this time even more local businesses have signed up and are offering special offers for just five pounds. In fact, so many local firms have signed up with Bedford Town Centre Champions for the initiative that there are more independents taking part in Bedford than anywhere else in the UK!
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for Putnoe Walk-In Centre's future to be guaranteed, after health bosses revealed their plans for a maximum one-year extension for the service from September 2020
Local NHS bosses have finally committed to keeping key services at Bedford Hospital in a huge win for local residents and supporters of the campaign to save Bedford Hospital.
The Bedford Beer and Cider Festival is in full swing at Bedford Corn Exchange, and continues until Saturday 5th October. You can check opening times and prices on the North Beds Camra website here: https://northbeds.camra.org.uk/bedfordfestival.htm
