What’s On in Bedford Borough – October

What's on in Bedford Borough

Ageing Well Exhibition for the over 50’s

This Wednesday, 11th October

Bedford Corn Exchange

10am to 2pm

With over 40 organisations and services, plus some great taster sessions, this annual event brings you the opportunity to discover all sorts of local opportunities that you may not yet be aware of.

Information stalls

Ageing Well 2015Come and explore information stands from over 40 local teams and organisations that are here to support you.

From education, sports, and hobbies through to emergency services and support with your health, this is a fantastic opportunity to have a friendly chat with local organisations and services that are here to support you.
Floor plan with exhibitors

Taster Sessions

In the Howard Room on the first floor

Yoga

Come and try a new activity

11.00 – 11.30am Swing Dancing

11.30 – 11.50am Laughter and Life Yoga

12.00 – 12.20pm Irish Whistles and Bodhran Drums

1.00 – 1.20pm Come and Sing Choir

1.30 – 1.50pm Chair Yoga

Visit the market on Wednesday too!
Market
Market
Market
GrapesBedford is a thriving market town with its original ‘charter’ dating back more than 800 years when King Henry II granted it in 1166, allowing Bedfordians to hold their own market. A market has been held on St Paul’s Square since the 1500’s.

Our traditional Charter Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday in Bedford with an additional general market held on Fridays. Our markets have retained a freshness and appeal by offering a wide range of quality goods at affordable prices, from fresh fruits to key cutting services, toys to world cuisine, which are located on the historic St Paul’s Squares and the buzzing town centre of Bedford.

Every Thursday in Kempston is a local traditional town market held at the Saxon Centre.
Markets

Four hours free parking

Allhallows Car ParkVisitors to Bedford Town Centre can enjoy up to four hours of free parking in Allhallows car park as part of a trial scheme that runs until Thursday 1 February 2024.
Parking and public transport in Bedford Borough

Last chance to complete the Citizens’ Survey 2023

SurveyWe’ve extended the deadline of this survey to the 15 October.

The 2023 Citizens’ Survey covers a wide range of topics, including views on the town centre, anti-social behaviour, policing, crime and community safety, the cost of living, partnerships, and health and wellbeing. We want to hear your views so please follow the link below and make your voice heard!
Citizens’ Survey

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