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Our top picks for September
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Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September
Back for 2023 with an all star line up, the NICE Comic Con brings some of the best comic creators on the planet to Bedford; Adi Granov, John Wagner and Alan Davis, to name just a few.
It's a weekend of sketching, signing and panels!
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Incredible Hulk image credit: Ben Oliver.
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September
Cheer on runners in the Twilight 10k, Bedford Half, Bedford 20, Bedford 5k and the Raring2go Mini Miles over the weekend.
It's not just running, there's something for everyone with;
- Kids Zone - arts and crafts, yoga, singing, storytelling, face painting and funfair
- Live Music - Glyn Devey and the Station play funk, rock and party pop
- Outdoor Cinema
- Health and Wellbeing Zone - yoga area, no need to book, just arrive and roll out your mat
- The UK's biggest mobile pub
- Street Food - pizza, German sausage, Indian, Greek, smokehouse meats, desserts and coffee
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Saturday 9 September 10am to 12pm
We're launching Family Hubs in Bedford Borough with a morning of free fun activities and an opportunity to meet people from services that support families right across Bedford Borough at Queens Park Family Hub.
There'll be a magician and entertainer, face painting, a bear hunt, planting, and lots more for young children.
Our Family Hubs will join up and enhance existing services to ensure that all families can access the support they need, when they need it.
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Don't forget there's also the Best Start Bedford website, a free resource for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5 years of age and the practitioners that work with them.
Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 September
Across Bedfordshire
Explore our beautiful little county on foot with over 35 walks to choose from.
There's something for everyone, from shorter Wellbeing Walks through to 6 to 7 mile circular walks and longer walks of 10 to12 miles.
Walks in Bedford Borough include Riseley, Roxton, Wootton, Priory Country Park, Bedford, Colmworth, Stagsden, and Ravensden.
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You can also explore a number of walking routes on our website.
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Saturday 16 September 7.30pm
The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend Barry White is coming to Bedford Corn Exchange!
Joined on stage by his Soul Unlimited Orchestra and supported by the stunning Motown trio, The Supreme Dreamgirls, this show has really “got it together” with vocalist William Hicks coming “as close to the real man himself as is possible.”
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Saturday 16 September
The Bedford Vegan Streetfest returns after a successful first event in 2022. Discover live music, a vegan bar, vegan street food, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and more, from 10.30am to 4pm in Harpur Square, Bedford, MK40 1PG.
Bedford has been a thriving market town since 1166, when King Henry II granted Bedfordians their original Charter to hold markets.
Traditional Charter Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday in Bedford and on Thursdays in Kempston.
There is an additional general market on Fridays in Bedford, along with a number of special markets through the year.
Saturday 23 September
Do you have Italian heritage or a connection to the Italian community of Bedford? Join us from 11am to 1pm to share your memories and stories from the last sixty years - please bring along any relevant photos or objects!
 Places are limited so please call 01234 718618 to book your place or email Lydia Saul.
Saturday 30 September
Children aged six to twelve are invited to join local artist Marisa Straccia for an interactive workshop celebrating Bedford's Italian connections.
Use drawing and photo collage to discover more about Italy's most famous buildings and reimagine Bedford High Street.
There are two sessions, 11.15am to 12.15pm and 1.45pm to 2.45pm,, all materials are provided.
Please book in advance with the link below or call 01234 718044.
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