Bedford Borough Council is developing a new vision for physical activity for 2022-2030 called “Movement to Change”.

The vision will tackle inactivity and inequality and outlines a number of key priorities and themes which will provide a framework for tackling inactivity, as well as linking into wider developments such as future facility provision within the borough. Please use the following link tov view the proposed Physical Activity Vision (PDF).

The Borough Council are seeking the views of local residents, local sports clubs, organisations and other sport, leisure and physical activity providers to help shape this vision.

Please complete an online response from: Physical Activity Vision consultation online survey

The consultation closes on 12 July 2022.

Tuesday 21st June as part of International Yoga Day, come and join in Bedford’s Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park, a day of free activities in Bedford Park, near the Pavillion. For further information including a timetable of the activities please visit the website www.bedford.gov.uk/yogaday  or download the leaflet using this link

Sportzone returns to the John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford on Saturday 11th June between 10am and 12 noon. Initially for 6 weeks through to Saturday 16th July.

Sportzone is run in conjunction with the Ability Blues  inclusive sports programme for children with learning and mild physical disabilities aged between 7 and 14 years old.

£4 per session, to book your sessions and secure your place please use the link to the Ability Blues webpage or just turn up and pay as you go

4 week Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) course:

The next Canoe Trail 4 week SUP course starts on 15^th June running for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from Kempston Outdoor Centre. A great way to get expert tuition in the world’s fastest growing water sport and try before you buy… For further information and details of how to book please visit the Canoe Trail website at www.Canoetrail.co.uk

British Canoeing Paddling Courses and Qualifications:

Build your skills and experience by undertaking one of the British Canoeing Courses and save 20% using the Code May22.

The “Discover Personal Paddling award” is a run in a day and the “Explore” is a two day course where you will learn lots about paddling in a relaxed and friendly way. Canoe Trail also run the FSRT (Foundation Safety Rescue Training Course) a one day course all about paddling safely and rescues. for further information and details of how to book a place on any of the courses, please visit the website at www.Canoetrail.co.uk

Join us for 4 different Jubilee Celebration Events

From Duck Racing, Bedford to Great Barford Trips, there are trips, tea and cake and complimentary bubbles to celebrate the good times this jubilee.

• Thursday 2^nd June 2022: Bromham Duck Race and Paddling ‘Come and Try it’ Session
• Friday 3^rd June 2022: Frightfully Fabulous Friday – Use the code May 22 and save 20% off All Paddling Trips from Kempston
• Saturday 4^th June 2022: Bedford to Great Barford Jubilee Paddle
• Sunday 5^th June 2022: Family Paddle and Afternoon Tea

For details of how to book and further information about each of the events please visit the Canoe Trail website using the following link www.Canoetrail.co.uk 

There are new opportunities for women and girls to try out Cricket both hardball and softball versions at Bedford Cricket Club, Goldington Bury, Bedford, MK41 0AN.

For more information and details of what is available please contact Vicki Barrett, Women and Girl’s Coordinator, Bedford Cricket Club ,Tel: 07855 502340 0r email: vickibarrett81@gmail.com 

 As an Exercise on Referral Coordinator within Fusion, you will help customers understand the importance of exercise to improve their health, together with overseeing the Borough Council’s Exercise on Referral (GPER) scheme. You will undertake pre and post programme assessments; complete all programme monitoring; lead and deliver exercise classes; and ensure all participants individual needs and abilities are catered for in order for them to meet their objectives.

•  Location – Bedford
• Vacancy type – permanent
• Hours per week – 40
• Salary – £22,0000 per annum

 For further information together with details of how to apply please use visit the Fusion website at www.fusion/careeers   

The Buckinghamshire County Cricket Board are seeking a full time Community Cricket Manager to  further develop community opportunities across the county.

If interested please download further information together with the detsils of how to apply here