In this workshop with Creative Days we will look at Epiphany stars as a starting point before creating special stars of our own to celebrate the new year, new beginnings, thoughts and focus.

Children will also get to choose from a collection of hidden words, all meaningful and special, to keep with their star as something to reflect on throughout 2025.  

A drop-in workshop for children under 5 years of age. No need to book.

Just pop in any time between 10.30am-12pm or 1-2.30pm and stay for as long as you like.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Junior Gym and Junior Sports Hall activities are available for 11–17 year-olds at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness. 

Activities are held Tuesday - Friday, 3.30pm-6pm, and on  Saturdays, 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm, 3pm-5pm.

Junior Basketball, Junior 5-a-side Football, Junior Badminton and Junior Table Tennis are all available to book online, on the app or in person. The sports hall is available for drops ins within these times to play with friends!

Please book places in advance.

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity will offer weekly sessions to promote wellbeing among parents in the peri-natal period – during pregnancy and the first year of baby’s life.

The group will support the wellbeing of parents and parents-to-be by offering group nature-based activities that encompass the Five Ways to Wellbeing – Connection, Be Active, Learn, Take Notice and Give Back.

Bedford’s first WinterWonderland is back for another  magical experience including skating under the stars, amazing views from the Big Wheel, taking a walk through the magical Christmas Tree Maze, and Santa’s Grotto for that magical Christmas feeling.

Enjoy all your festive beverages and treats in Alpine Bar.

Monthly creative activities for families to have a go at together and enjoy from 2-4pm.

Suitable for under twelves, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

Bedford is currently delivering several regeneration, transport and skills-led projects within the scope of a £22.6m grant, including public realm improvements to St Paul’s Square, Midland Road and Greyfriars areas and transport infrastructure improvements throughout the town centre.

Please come along to view the latest plans, talk to various teams involved and to share your thoughts with us.

Join trained actor and teacher Toby as he engages children with immersive story reading.

He'll also help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

Ideal for ages up to seven, children must bring along an adult.

Toby's Tall Tales begins at 2.30pm, please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.

Monthly creative activities for families to have a go at together and enjoy from 2-4pm.

Suitable for under twelves, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

Bedford is currently delivering several regeneration, transport and skills-led projects within the scope of a £22.6m grant, including public realm improvements to St Paul’s Square, Midland Road and Greyfriars areas and transport infrastructure improvements throughout the town centre.

Please come along to view the latest plans, talk to various teams involved and to share your thoughts with us.

This marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. It is also the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 is an opportunity to come together, learn from and about the past, and take action to make a better future.

There will be a display in the foyer of The Higgins Bedford from Saturday 25 January to Sunday 2 February. 

Further to this, schools and the home educator group will be invited to a talk about Holocaust Memorial Day at The Higgins Bedford on Friday 31 January.

These online sessions allow you to speak with a member of our team in an informal and relaxed environment from 7pm on Microsoft Teams.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about all things fostering.

Please book in advance so the team can send you a link to the meeting.

This is a free course with Groundwork East where you can Learn how you and your little one can plant, harvest and cook your own fruits and vegetables!

Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting?

If so and you would like to find out more about them, Matt Fittock, Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme run by the British Museum can help.

These youth clubs run during term time, 5.30-7.30pm each week:

Kempston, Hillgrounds Road - Tuesdays

Wixams, Lakeview Village Hall  - Wednesdays

Great Denham, Community Centre - Thursdays

There are games, arts and crafts, snack, projects. A perfect way for young people to spend time with friends!

The club is for young people in school years 7 and above.

Do you find maths a bit scary or do you know someone who would like some support?

Although it can sometimes feel challenging we all use numbers every day – at work, at home and when we’re out.

These different workshops help people to:

• build confidence managing money  
• confidently use maths at home and at work
• shop for less and learn to cook to suit your lifestyle
• support your children with homework
• unlock new career and learning opportunities
• achieve an accredited maths qualification.

As part of the Government’s Adult Numeracy programme known as Multiply, Bedford Borough Council has received funding to offer courses that will help you to improve your skills and confidence with maths.

Up to four hours free parking each day at Lurke Street and Allhallows Car Park.

First two hours parking free in Queen Street Car Park.

Up to two hours every Saturday in all Council-owned town centre single and multi-storey car parks.

Free parking all day every Sunday in Council-owned town centre car parks and each day after 6pm in all town centre car parks, except for River Street.

Don't forget that bus fares are just £2, and there are plenty of places to lock your bike in the town centre.

There's also the secure cycle shelter on the corner of the Harpur Centre, email highways.helpdesk@bedford.gov.uk with your full name, address, and contact number to register an account and find details of the app to gain entry.