N.H.S. Retired Fellowship
- Description: First Wednesday of every month (except December). If you are retired or about to retire from the N.H.S. or Social Care just turn up.
- Category: Friendship
- Time: 2.30pm-4pm
- Address: St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Rd, Bedford MK40 2PF
- Telephone: 01234 365871
KNITTING GROUP
- Description: Knit for the hospital creating blankets, hats, keepsakes and more.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: FRIDAYS
- Time: 30/12/1899 11:00:00
- Address: Marston Beans, 2 Garricks Court, Marston Moretaine MK43 0XR
SPARKLE CLUB
- Description: Sparkle is a social club for adults with l earning disabilities. 0DH. For further information please contact: Heather Hunt.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS (TERM TIME)
- Time: 7.00PM – 9.00PM
- Address: Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41
- Email: huntheather21@gmail.com
GRIEF KIND SPACE
- Description: Feeling isolated? Come and find support and meet other people going through a similar experience.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THURSDAYS
- Time: 10AM-12PM
- Address: Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH
- Website: http://www.sueryder.org/GriefKindSpaces
The Grief Garden Path-Bereavement Cafe
- Description: A warm understanding welcome awaits you to share your journey of grief. It is good to talk sharing time in a safe place with others in the same situation. Bring a friend or come on your own, we look forward to meeting you and walking this path together.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 2nd Friday
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Address: Frost Garden Centre Cafe Willington, Sandy Rd, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3QP
- Telephone: 07967135870/07966526252
- Email: julie@julienew.co.uk
CINEMA CLUB
- Description: Popcorn at the ready! Join us for a classic movie in our lavish cinema room.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: SATURDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM - 12.00PM
- Address: Gee View, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 2AH
- Telephone: 01234 987310
- Website: http://idealcarehomes.co.uk
- Email: blakelands.lodge@idealcarehomes.co.uk
FRIENDSHIP GROUP
- Description: An opportunity for all those retired in the village to meet. There is no agenda, just a cuppa, chat together, occasionally a quiz and a very warm welcome to all.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: TUESDAYS
- Time: 3.00PM
- Address: The lounge, Manor Court, Banks Close, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0NX
- Telephone: Sandra on 01234 766378
WIXAMS COMMUNITY CAFÉ
- Description: Unlimited tea, coffee, squash, biscuits and cakes £2 each (kids under 5 go free).
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: TUESDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM-12PM
- Address: Swan Room, Lakeview Village Hall, Brooklands Avenue, Wixams MK42 6AE
WINTER WEDNESDAYS
- Description: To help ease loneliness in our community this winter, we’re opening our home to those over 65. Enjoy a freshly homemade lunch, activities and make some new friends.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: WEDNESDAYS
- Time: 10.00AM - 3.00PM
THE NOMAD DADS SOCIETY
- Description: A social and support group for dads and young children. We meet on a Saturday every 4 weeks, at a different cafe around Bedfordshire, for lunch and a chat. A chance to grab some food, meet some other dads, ask questions, feel comforted that you’re not crazy and we’re all going through the same thing.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Saturday every 4 weeks
- Website: http://Thenomaddads.wixsite.com/dads
Wixams Yarnbombers
- Description: If you've never knitted or crocheted before that's no problem, it's easy to learn and the group has lots of people who can help you to learn at your own space. The Group is very positive and supportive of all members, and it's a great way to meet people in the community. Any contribution is welcomed, no matter how small.
- Category: Friendship
- Website: http://www.wixams.org/yarn-bombing/
CHATTY CAFÉ
- Description: Pop in for delicious homemade cakes and a chat in our tea room.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Tuesdays
- Time: 1.30PM - 3.00PM
Blokes Breakfast
- Description: Blokes get together every month at the White Hart for a hearty breakfast and good conversation.Any and every bloke is welcome to come along, if you go to church or not it doesn't matter.The white Hart give every block in our group their first drink for free and prices for breakfast range from £3for a stack of toast to around £13 for a full English.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Telephone: 7920488013
BLAKELANDS LODGE MENS CLUB
- Description: Join our gentleman in our Sky Bar for a pint, bar snacks and company.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 1.30pm-3pm
Baby & Toddler Mid Beds NCT Bumps & Babies Drop-In
- Description: £2 donation. A friendly group for bumps, babies and preschoolers.if you need to get out of the house for a chat come and join us for a cuppa and biscuit.We have playmats and toys out for the little ones. Follow Mid Beds NCT facebook page for an updates on special events, monthly sling library & breast feeding support.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 1-2.30pm
- Address: Flitwick village Hall
MISSING PEACE
- Description: Anyone working through bereavement is welcome to join us for coffee, to talk or just to listen.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: FRIDAYS
- Time: 10.30AM-11.30AM
- Address: All Nations Church Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7QF
- Telephone: 01234 273773
KEMPSTON KNITWITS
- Description: Cafe 229 Bedford Rd Kempston and
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: MONDAYS
- Time: 11.30AM -1.30PM
- Address: Cafe 229 Bedford Rd Kempston
CARERS TOGETHER 1ST AND 3RD MONDA
- Description: Offering support for Carers and Activities for the person you care for. Meet with other Carers for tea, cake and a chat.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS
- Time: 2.30pm
- Address: Methodist Church, Park Lane. Sharnbrook
- Telephone: 7791214148
DEMENTIA ALL SORTS GROUP
- Description: Social group for people living with dementia and their carers. Reminiscence activities, games, speakers, singing and general discussion.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THIRD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH
- Time: 10.30AM-12P
- Address: Carers in Bedfordshire Office, Emerald Court, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ
- Telephone: 0300 111 9090
BINGO BRUNCH
- Description: Enjoy a game of bingo and refreshments. Prizes to be won.
- Category: Friendship
- Day of the week: THURSDAYS
- Time: 11.00AM - 12.00PM