Erica Roffe

Bedford

Co-Managing Editor at Bedford Independent

Editor:Bedford Clanger / Bedford Independent Founder:BedPop / Co-founder:Explore Bedford / freelance writer / events producer / professional twin mum

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What's on Bedford: 25 June

3 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days. The Bedford Clanger’s What’s On Guide is kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford. Community Theatre: HangmenThe Place Theatre @ 7.30pmTickets: from £12Harry Wade is a hangman who likes to keep his counsel.
What's on Bedford: 18

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days.
From sacred space to centre stage: A decade of The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Ten years ago, a quiet transformation took place in Bedford School. Where once stood a 19th-century Moravian church and its adjoining 18th-century Minister’s House, a new kind of sanctuary emerged – one not of worship, but of creativity, community, education and performance.
What's On Bedford: 10

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Welcome to our weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from the Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days.
Official opening of Share Bedford's Library of Things

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Share Bedford’s Library of Things is marking its official opening this weekend (Saturday, 14 June), celebrating community sharing and sustainability. As part of the celebrations, Share Bedford is hosting an Open Morning to mark its official launch at Bedford Central Library this Saturday, with a special address by the Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire – Dr Elisabeth Slack. The event is taking place The Great Big Green Week, raising the profile of local efforts to reduce waste and build community.
Local MP joins protest against "Gatwick-sized" solar farm

3 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative), is joining a walk this weekend to protest against a proposed solar farm that, campaigners say, will be larger than Gatwick Airport. Brockwell Storage and Solar’s East Park Energy will be a 1,900-acre industrial-scale solar scheme built on the borders of North Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire. It will be capable of generating up to 400 MW of clean power, which would be enough to supply every home in Bedford and St Neots.
What's on Bedford: 4

3 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Welcome to our weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from the Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days.
Co-working Club opens its doors to combat loneliness and boost town centre business

3 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

A new co-working club is launching next Tuesday (10 June) in Bedford in a bid to help home workers feel less isolated and to bring business to the town centre. Founded by entspired’s Jodie Faitakis and Lauren Troiano of The Little Marketing Company, the weekly co-working project will be based at Blueglass on St Peter’s Street. The Co-Working Club will open its doors at Blueglass to anyone wanting to work in a collaborative environment every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm.
Former Bedfordian credits village football for his US law school success

3 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

A former Oakley Lower School pupil has graduated from a prestigious US law school, but credits playing youth football in his local village for his success. Nathan Wyatt-Ingram was born in Oakley, and he attended Bedford School before his family moved to North Carolina in 2009. He played football for Oakley Saturday Football Club and captained the football team at Bedford School during his brief period there.
Parade and festivities planned this month for Armed Forces Day

3 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

Bikers will lead a parade down Bedford High Street on Sunday, 29 June, to begin the annual celebrations of Armed Forces Day in the town centre. 150 people will be taking part in the parade, which will begin at De Parys Avenue at 10am and culminate at Harpur Square for the special celebrations to honour serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military charities.