Art Friends – Art for fun and friendship
- Description: Supportive club where beginners to those more experienced can develop their art work. Suggested donation £4
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
- Address: Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham MK43 8JP
- Telephone: 7890095166
Friday Daubers
- Description: Friendly group of amateur daubers. We use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Every Friday
- Time: 1pm-4pm
- Address: St Peter’s Church, De Pary’s Avenue, Bedford MK40 2TX
- Telephone: 7548840856
Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
- Description: Friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: 1st Tuesday evening each month
- Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
- Address: Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP
Sketch Fridays
- Description: Explore the works in our beautiful galleries and be inspired to create your own work of art. Materials are provided, or you can bring your own. Please do not bring paint or materials that might cause damage to the collection.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Every Friday, Free
- Time: 12pm – 4pm
- Address: The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
- Telephone: 1234718618
Machine Knitting Group
- Description: Beginners and Improvers welcome
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Alternate Fridays September to July0
- Time: 9.30 – 12.30
- Address: Wilden Village Hall, 2 High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB.
- Telephone: 1234771328
Stichers
- Description: Drop-in sessions. Bring any type of craft to do or join in with one of our community or charity projects.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Address: The Rufus Center, Steppingley Rd, Flitwick MK45 1AH
Bedfordshire Family History Society
- Description: New members welcome
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: Meet the 1st Friday of every month
- Address: Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX
- Telephone: 1234306482
Houghton Conquest Art Society
- Description: Have you ever wanted to paint but lacked the confidence, been daunted by the vast range of varied art materials and unsure of techniques or maybe you are an experienced artist who wants to trya different format and experiment with a ne and exciting medium? We produce an extensive yearly programmer of art techniques ranging from pastels, clay, etc.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: 1st &3rd Wednesday of every month
- Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
- Address: Village Hall, High St, Houghton Conquest MK45 3LH
- Website: http://www.houghton-conquest-art-society.co.uk
- Email: houghtonconquestartsociety@outlook.com
MARSTON CRAFT LOVERS
- Description: A regular group for lovers of all and any crafts - whether you sew, knit, stitch, make, bake or stick, you're welcome to join a local club where everyone from expert to novice can try their hand at hobbies, activities and crafts. £3.50 per session.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAY
- Time: 6.30PM TO 8.30PM
- Address: Marston Moreteyne Community Centre, Great Linns, Bedford MK43 0DD
The Arts Society Great Ouse Valley
- Description: Nine lectures each year by highly acclaimed specialists . Annual Membership is £45 , guests £8 a visit.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: 3rd Tuesday in the month
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: Sharnbrook Hotel, Park Lane, Sharnbrook MK44 1LX
Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
- Description: Friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: 3rd Saturday each month
- Time: 10.30am. – 4.30pm
- Address: Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP
Bedfordshire Guild Of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
- Description: Friendly groupof lovers of textile related crafts.
- Category: Arts
- Day of the week: 1st Tuesday evening each month
- Time: 7.30p-9.30pm
- Address: Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AH
Community Bible Study in Bedford
- Description: We are a warm and friendly group, meeting to study the bible.
- Category: Bible study
- Day of the week: Every Tuesday in term time
- Address: North Brickhill Community Centre , MK41 7AF
Business Women of Marston & Surroundings
- Description: All are welcome from any area of business to meet other like-minded businesswomen, get support and learn in an informal, relaxed way. Casual meet and greet. Monthly speakers. business spotlight. First meeting is free then each session will be £5 and will include a drink and cake. Booking is essential.
- Category: Business
- Address: Marston Beans, 2 Garricks Court, Marston Moretaine MK43 0XR
- Email: hello.besocialuk@gmail.com
Dream Life Business Club
- Description: Networking group for female business owners in Ampthill & the surrounding villages. The group is relaxed, warm and welcoming. Tickets are £15 which includes coffee & pastries.
- Day of the week: 3rd Thursday of the month
- Address: The White Hart, 125 Dunstable st, Ampthill MK45 2NG
- Website: http://www.lauracruise.com/services
ELSTOW SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB
- Description: Bowls available, all abilities welcome. First two sessions free and training will be given. Refreshments at half time.
- Category: Sports & Activities
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 2pm-4pm
- Address: Elstow Sports Fiels Hall, wilsted Rd, MK42 9YQ
- Telephone: 07836276835/07899288080
- Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1332597177599572
Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club
- Description: First two sessions are free and where training can be given. Just bring a pair of flat shoes.
- Category: Sports & Activities
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to June only)
- Address: Bromham Village Hall, Village Rd, Bromham, MK43 8JP
- Telephone: 1234824329
Renhold Carpet Bowls Club
- Description: No experience or equipment required
- Category: Carpet Bowls
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
- Address: Renhold Village Hall, 77A Ravendsden Road, Renhold MK41 0JY
- Telephone: 1234926021
CRANFIELD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
- Description: New members are always welcome to join this fun group.
- Category: Carpet Bowls
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS SESSION TIMES
- Time: 10AM-12 NOON, 2-4PM AND 7.30-9.30PM
- Address: Village Hall, Court Road. Cranfield MK43 0DR
- Telephone: Richard on 07767 866643 or Chris on 07545 183128
Ravensden Carpet Bowls Club
- Description: No experience or equipment required, Suitable for all ages. £2 per session including refreshments. Just turn up to give it a try
- Category: Carpet Bowls
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
- Address: Wilden Village Hall, High Street, Wilden MK44 2PB
- Telephone: 1234926021