CLUBS & GROUPS

Bedford Astronomical Society

  • Description: Guest speakers talking about space exploration and all matters astronomical. Regular observing evenings from September to April, also at Bedford School. Begginer or expert, you can be sure of a very warm welcome.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Last Wednesday of the month
  • Time: 7.30pm
  • Address: Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, MK40 2TU
  • Website: http://www.bedsastro.org.uk

Bedford Bridge Club

  • Description: Competitive duplicate Bridge. Table money, £2 for Members and £3 for non members.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Tuesday and Friday evenings
  • Time: 7.30pm
  • Address: Brickhill Community Centre, Avon Drive, Bedford MK41 7AF

Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers

  • Description: A small, very active running club based on Flitwick Football Centre, catering for all abilities from the absolute beginner to the elite distance runners, on road or cross country. Organizers of the Flitwick 10K road race. Marston Forest 5K & Ampthill Trophy.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Thursdays Afternonn
  • Time: 2pm-4pm
  • Address: Flitwick Football Centre, 92 Ampthill Road, Flitwick MK45 1BA
  • Website: http://www.affrunningclub.org.uk

Cycling Uk Bedfordshire

  • Description: We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising!
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Website: https://www.ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk

CRANFIELD DROP IN AND PLAY

  • Description: A drop-in session for children and their families to explore, play, learn and have fun together. Friendly, experienced staff from Flitwick Children’s Centre available throughout the session to support and offer advice around topics such as child development, health and wellbeing, finance and applying for free nursery places for 2- and 3-year-olds.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: TUESDAY (TERM TIME ONLY)
  • Time: 9.30AM
  • Address: Cranfield C of E Academy, Braeburn Way, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EH

Bedford Rambling Club

  • Description: Small, friendly and sociable group who meet for 2-3 hour circular walks generally in and around the Bedford area. We are always looking for new members and non members are welcome to join us.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Sunday and Monday mornings
  • Telephone: 1234360769
  • Website: https://www.bedfordramblingclub.org

Bedford Thunder Basketball for Girls

  • Description: Aimed at new players. £3 per session and runs on a pay-as-you-play basis. As per Basketball England regulations all new members will need to register as a player before their third session – registration cost £10 per year.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Saturdays
  • Time: 3pm to 4.30pm
  • Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road Bedford MK42 9TR.
  • Website: https://www.thisgirlcan.bedfordthunder.com

Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club

  • Description: Boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. £3.00 per child and £5 for two. Our aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing physical, social and communication skills.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Saturdays
  • Time: 10.30am till 12.15pm
  • Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford MK41 9BX
  • Website: https://www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com

Bedford Thunder Basketball Club

  • Description: U18’s Session (Yr 10 to Yr 13)
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Sundays
  • Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
  • Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TR

Shinpi Izumi Martial Arts Club – Ju Jutsu style

  • Description: Adults
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Tuesdays – all year round
  • Time: 8am - 9pm
  • Address: St Cuthbert’s Hall, Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR
  • Telephone: 7840314869

Mowsbury Park Bowls Club

  • Description: If you are looking to try a new sport with an active social element why not try Bowls. Come along any Wednesday or Friday. Free coaching provided if needed-first 4 sessions for free. Just bring flat shoes; all other equipment provided. Entrance is via Wentworth Drive
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Wednesday or Friday (May- Sep)
  • Time: 2pm to 4.30pm
  • Address: Cleat Hill, Kimbolton Road, Ravensden, United Kingdom, MK41 8BJ
  • Telephone: 1234211828
  • Website: https://www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk

Ampthill & District Archelogical & local History Society

  • Description: Programme of talks and summer visits, field walking and local history research. Age range: 16 upwards. membership fee:£8 per person pa.+meeting fee of £2 members/ £3 non-members. Visitors welcome. Oct-Apr (Except Jan).
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: 1st Monday of the month
  • Time: 7.45pm
  • Address: Lecture Room Flitwick library Coniston Rd, Flitwick MK45 1QJ
  • Website: http://www.adalhs.mooncarrot.org.uk

Junior Table Tennis Club

  • Description: Youngsters from ages 6-15 are welcome to come along to Lincroft Academy in Oakley. Bats and balls provided. A new Summer Junior League will also be running throughout July/August. Visit revolutionttc.co.uk/shop to book a place.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: June-July
  • Time: 6pm-7.15pm
  • Address: Lincroft Academy, High Street, Oakley, MK43 7RE.
  • Website: http://www.revolutionttc.co.uk/shop

GKR Karate Classes

  • Description: Anyone who turns up for a class who is not already a GKR student will get a free 1 hour training session.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Wednesdays
  • Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
  • Address: Putnoe Heights Church, 32 Putnoe Heights, Bedford MK41 8EB

Social Table Tennis

  • Description: All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up. £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire. Coaching Available.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Mondays & Tuesdays
  • Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm
  • Address: Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley MK43 7RE
  • Telephone: 7921093199

Bedford Girls and Ladies FC

  • Description: Voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Time:
  • Telephone: 1234772668

Little Scrummers Rugby Club

  • Description: Exciting, fun & inspiring children’s tag rugby classes for girls and boys from 18 months up to 7 years old! We want to bring rugby to children at a young age to enable them to build their confidence, enjoy sport & have fun! For more information & to book in for a FREE TRIAL please visit us at www.littlescrummers.com
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Saturdays
  • Time: 8.30am until 11.10am
  • Address: Kings Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford MK42 0HH

Kempton Park Indoor Bowls Club

  • Description: Largest Indoor Bowls Club in the area for all ages and abilities. Free taster session followed by 4 coaching sessions at a time to suit you. Bowls and bowls shoes provided for your lessons. Superb facilities.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Address: 290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB
  • Telephone: 1234852291
  • Website: https://www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk

STEWARTBY STRIDERS

  • Description: An inclusive group that welcomes all abilities, from jogging, couch to 5K, to experienced runners. We normally meet at the Stewartby Sports Field, at the main entrance, Park Crescent, opposite Rousbury Road. Our run leaders have undertaken a recognised qualification, and you need to train with a run leader at the designated club.
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
  • Time: 6.30PM
  • Address: Stewartby Sports Field
  • Website: http://groups.runtogether.co.uk/StewartbyStriders

Bedford Parkrun

  • Description: Join us for a 5km run around the park (dogs, children and buggies all welcome). Register for free on the Parkrun UK website
  • Category: Sports & Activities
  • Day of the week: Saturdays
  • Time: Meet at The Bandstand at 9am.
  • Address: Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2JZ
  • Website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk