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Looking for some lovely, locally-made candles to brighten up your home? Pop in to Ridgmont and get your own Emma Vine candles! 🕯️ £7.99 for small and £9.99 for large. Different designs available: Vanilla scents or Steam train 😍 #Ridgmont #Candles #HandmadeCandles #MadeInUK

As National Walking Month continues, you're invited to join our Wellbeing Walks in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough! These free, hour-long walks are perfect for anyone, especially if you're currently doing little or no exercise. Contact us: bit.ly/40yRhsV

Bus services changing in Bedford - do you know someone who might be affected? We offer a transport service for people who live in borough and struggle to access public transport. We can help people get to shops, medical appointments, social activities etc. bit.ly/3Pjmvmp

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Flitwick Station needs you! Please contact Debra on 07951 175241 or debra.aitken@bedsrcc.org.uk. You can also pop along to Flitwick Leisure Centre on Wednesday 27 May between 10:30 and 12pm for a chat.

Looking for a welcoming space to relax and connect with others? Dunstable Wellbeing Space is open every Thursday, 10:30am to 12:30pm, at Dunstable Community Halls. 📅 Thursdays 🕙 10:30am to 12:30pm 📍 Manchester Place, Dunstable, LU6 1HT bit.ly/3PT6hwK

Community Hub at the Jubilation Centre, Mondays 10am to 1pm ☀️ Join us at the Jubilation Centre on Moulton Avenue for a warm and friendly morning together. Everyone is welcome! Come along, meet new people, relax and enjoy a great community atmosphere ☺️

Grow Buddies - bringing neighbours together through food growing! Do you love the idea of growing your own food but don’t have the space? Or do you have a garden that you’re not able to tend anymore and would welcome a helping hand? Find out more: bit.ly/4vuWqRw

Fibromyalgia Support group 💜 Join us on Monday 18 May from 12 to 1pm at the Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue. A friendly and supportive space to chat, share experiences and connect with others who understand. Free tea, coffee and biscuits 🍵🍪 Everyone is welcome!

You're invited to join our Wellbeing Walks in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough! These free, hour-long walks are for anyone, especially if you're currently doing little or no exercise. Walk at your own pace with our trained volunteer leaders. bit.ly/40yRhsV

Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. Join us in raising awareness about mental health and exploring ways to improve it for all of us. Visit our website to learn more about how we can support you: bit.ly/41JSsHD

Today is On Your Feet Britain day! At Beds RCC, we help people get on their feet in ways that matter. Whether it’s a gentle stroll with friendly faces or simply getting out into fresh air, being on your feet can be a small step that makes a difference: bit.ly/40yRhsV

Join us at the Sandy Welcome Space with Blue Sky Carers! Drop in and say hello to Blue Sky Carers at Sandy Welcome Space on Tuesday 19 May, from 11am to 1pm. Blue Sky Carers will offer info and guidance for carers in the community. Sandy Village Hall, Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1BN.

Our Chief Executive, Cliff Andrews, is thrilled to share a recent wildlife encounter! Cliff has waited nearly three decades to see his first otter on the Ivel and, last week, three turned up together! A mum and two young were enjoying an evening swim near Biggleswade.

It's National Gardening Week! Join us at Rails to Roots in Ridgmont every fortnight on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm to help create and tend our beautiful garden. ⠀ Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved: //bit.ly/4tDVmci

Join us for a May Day walk! Celebrate the season with a free, guided walk through Bidlake Springs as we explore this beautiful new woodland on the edge of Sandy. 🗓 Friday 1 May ⏰ 11am to 12:30pm 📍 Bidlake Springs, Beeston, Sandy Contact mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk for details.

Looking for something friendly and uplifting to do this Monday? Join us at the Jubilation Centre Community Hub! 📅 Monday 27 April 🕙 10am to 1pm 📍 Jubilation Community Hub, Moulton Avenue, Bedford Everyone is welcome! Come along, connect and enjoy a relaxed morning 😊

Happy St. George's Day from Beds RCC! Today, we celebrate the patron saint of England, St. George. Whether you're enjoying a traditional English meal, participating in local festivities or simply spending time with loved ones, we hope you have a wonderful St. George's Day.

Happy Earth Day from Beds RCC! We strive to help those in need and foster a sustainable environment through our various initiatives and programmes - from our Social Prescribing services and Good Neighbours schemes, to our Rails to Roots gardening group and Wellbeing Walks.

Did you know that we coordinate a range of Wellbeing Walks throughout Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, which are individual programmes led by trained volunteer Wellbeing Walk Leaders? Find out more, including the current Walks programmes: bit.ly/40yRhsV

Today is Volunteer Recognition Day! We're grateful for all our incredible volunteers who give their time, skills and enthusiasm to support Bedfordshire’s communities 💚💜 Join us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful: bit.ly/3nUgfn9