Sports Update, August 2023

August 2023


Bedford Bowling Club

BowlsBedford Bowling Club is one of the oldest in the Borough. Pleasantly situated at the top of Bedford Park, behind the Pavilion Café. The club was founded in 1904, with the women’s club being founded in 1914. It became a combined club some years ago, and offer playing facilities to all people over 10 years old. The club takes part in various friendly and County competitions during the outdoor playing season from April – October. For more detail please visit their website www.bedfordbowlingclub.co.uk.

If you would like to come and give the sport a try you can pop down to a practice day (called roll-ups) on Tuesdays and Fridays 2pm to 4pm. Newcomers are welcome and your first few weeks, along with some basic tuition, will be free, please wear flat soled shoes to preserve the green. If you enjoy the sport and wish to continue after this, the annual membership fee is just £27.50 plus a Borough Green fee of £63.55.

Further information

New Sensory Room at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness

Sensory

With support from the SEND team and funding from the Borough Council, a new Sensory Room has been developed for babies and young children with disabilities at the John Bunyan Sports and Fitness, Mile Road, Bedford..

Further information and how to book

Canoe Trail Summer Activities

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Family Time Activities

Enjoy spending family time on the water taking part in canoeing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding with a variety of  trips available. From an hours hire session to a full day trip; or even stay a little longer and enjoy a paddle and overnight camping trip, staying overnight at our private riverside woodland.

Save money by using the following discount codes; FAMILYTRIP to save 15% on hire and FAMILYTIME to save 20% on camping trips.

Further information on Family Time equipment hire
Family Time Canoe/Camping Trips

Come and Try Strand Up Paddleboarding

Join us on Saturday 10th August and 29th August or 10th September 2023 for a stand up paddleboarding taster session at Kempston Outdoor Centre with Canoe Trail’s professional instructors. Enjoy 90 minutes of expert coaching to help you enjoy the world’s fastest growing water sport.

Further information and to book a place

Adventure School

Adventure School Activity Club

Canoe Trail will once again be running the Adventure School Activity Club throughout the Summer Holidays. It costs £35 per day or the discounted rate of £139 for five days. The club operates from 8.45am to 4pm daily, offering a range of outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, bush-craft, team challenges, indoor climbing, archery, airguns, axe throwing & high ropes.

Further information and book a place