Today marks the three-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. On this National Day of Reflection we remember those we have sadly lost and think of those who continue to suffer from the impacts of this pandemic.
The government has launced a new Emergency Alerts service and a UK-wide alert test will take place on Sunday (23 April) at 3pm where people will receive a test message on their mobile phones.
A new lacemaking display, celebrating the 45th anniversary of local lacemaking group Aragon Lacemakers is opening on Tuesday 4 April at The Higgins Bedford.
Councillor Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for Environment, joined representatives from Places for People, Bedford Borough Council and other partners for a site visit of Adamson Court, Kempston in February It was an opportunity to learn how funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will be used to benefit residents.
Funding from S106 pots has been made available to increase the frequency of bus routes for Shortstown and Stewartby. The 68 service will be increasing its frequency during peak hours. The 9 service will be increasing its frequency and extending its service. These enhancements are planned to start from mid-April this year.
The English tradition of Morris dancing will take centre stage at The Higgins Bedford this St. George's Day weekend. On Saturday 22 April, from 11am to 3pm. The museum will host "Come In, St. George," a day celebrating Morris dancing with talks, discussions and displays of Morris dancing. It is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
