Bedford & District Scale Model Club
- Description: Did you build Airfix kits in your youth? Looking to return to the hobby? Experienced modeller looking to hook up with like-minded people and pass on hints and tips? Or are you a complete novice looking to make a start on your first kit? All ages welcome, whatever your skill level, and welcome all types of modelling subjects and media. Our main aim to is to have fun and exchange ideas and advice in a friendly atmosphere
- Category: Model Making
- Day of the week: Alternate Tuesday evenings
- Time: 7.00pm – 10pm
- Address: Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Rd, Kempston MK42 7NR
- Telephone: 07963 956221
Kempston and District Model Railway Society
- Description: New members welcome
- Category: Model Railway
- Day of the week: Every Wednesday
- Time: 7.30pm-10pm
- Address: Kempston East Methodist Church, 227, Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8DA
- Telephone: 7795251988
The Locomotive Club of Great Britain - Bedford Branch
- Description: Wide range of speakers. We also have occasional outside visits.
- Category: Model Railway
- Day of the week: First Tuesday of the month except July
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Street, Bedford, MK43 0DL
- Telephone: 1234315594
Da Capo String Ensemble
- Description: DCSE was created about 10 years ago for adults who were either going back to an instrument after a number of years or started to learn as an adult. We’re a small, friendly group and meet at twice a month to play a variety of music from Bach to James Bond. We’re looking for players of roughly Grade 3 standard or above – no auditions necessary!
- Category: Music
- Day of the week: 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month
- Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
- Address: All Saints Church Hall, Church End, Kempston, Bedford MK43 8RH
- Telephone: 7791841467
BEDFORD FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB
- Description: Acoustic and folk music round-the-room. Musicians, singers and poets all welcome, at every level. Find us on Facebook or come along.
- Category: Music
- Day of the week: EVERY THURSDAY
- Time: 8:30PM – 11PM
- Address: The Pavilion at Kempston Hammers Club MK42 7BN
Bedford Pipe Band
- Description: Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. New members welcome
- Category: Music
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
- Address: St John’s Church hall, 38 St John's Street, Bedford MK42 0DL
- Telephone: 1234268475
Bedford Camera Club
- Description: Meet every Tuesday (Oct to May) at 7.30, Scott Lower School, Hawk Drive Bedford. We are a friendly club with over 50 members, We have photography competitions, speakers and member workshops. If you are interested in photography, join us.
- Category: Photography
- Day of the week: Tuesdays
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: Scott Lower School, Hawk Drive, Bedford, MK41 7JA
- Telephone: 7748572845
- Website: http://publicity@bedfordcameraclub.co.uk
Friendly Reading Group
- Description: Why not come and join us? It’s absolutely free, and you’ll have:- There is no commitment to attending.
- Category: Reading
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- Address: Wootton Library, Lorraine Road, Wootton MK43 9LH
Alive & Singing Community Choir
- Description: We sing pop and rock, no need to read music and no auditions. All adults welcome. First session free.
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 7.30-9.30pm
- Address: Parkside Hall Woburn Street, Ampthill MK45 2HX
- Telephone: 7710007572
- Email: aliveandsinging@gmail.com
Come and Sing Mondays
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 1.30 – 3pm
- Address: Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill Street Bedford
Kempston Musical Society Choir
- Description: Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform light, secular and sacred music mainly for charitable purposes in and around Kempston.
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 7.30pm. – 9.30pm
- Address: Church of the Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Road, Kempston
- Telephone: 1234781010
BLACK CAT HARMONY
- Description: A mainly 4-part acappella chorus who perform SATB and barbershop songs. We compete at local and national singing events and welcome passionate singers from all singing genres
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
- Address: Moggerhanger Village Hall, Blunham Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RB
- Website: https://www.blackcat-harmony.org.uk/
Ouse Valley Singers
- Description: Four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes in the North Beds area. Performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc.
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: Sharnbrook Methodist Church, Park Lane Sharbrook, Bedford MK44 1LS ·
- Telephone: 1234314229
Unisong Community Choir
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Wednesdays
- Time: 7.30pm-9.15pm
- Address: Bromham Village Hall
Opus 18 Community Choir
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Mondays
- Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
- Address: Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford
Bedford Gallery Quire
- Description: We welcome those interested in singing/playing ‘West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century.
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month
- Time: 7.30pm
- Address: Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ
- Telephone: 1234310018
Sharnbrook Community Choir
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 7.30pm-9pm
- Address: Sharnbrook Methodist Church
- Telephone: 7974742552
- Email: evsutherlandmusic@hotmail.co.uk
Parkside
- Description: A mixed choir singing in four-part harmony. Varied repertoire for concert. Ability to read music not essential. Age range: 16 upwards. Membership fees: £20 annual, £3 per rehearsal. Disabled access.
- Category: Singing
- Day of the week: Tuesdays
- Time: 8pm-10pm
- Address: Parkside Hall Woburn Street Ampthill MK45 2HX
- Email: parksidesingers@gmail.com
No Limits Multi- Activity club
- Description: The Multi-Activity Club is for people aged 16 years and over with a learning and / or a physical disability. Activities on offer include rounders, basketball, badminton, dodgeball and football. £3 per session, no need to book, just pay on the day.
- Category: Special Needs
- Day of the week: Mondays (excluding public holidays)
- Time: 1.45 - 2.45pm
- Address: Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, MK41 9SB
FLAG Bedford
- Description: FLAG Bedford (Friendship Link & Action Group) is a social group for adults with a sensory and/or physical or learning disability, and their carers, who live in the Bedford area. Our aim is to combat social isolation and loneliness.
- Category: Special Needs
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time: 2-4pm
- Address: Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford
- Telephone: 7815196357