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John Bunyan Centre is the new home of 'Gentle Fit' class for hard of hearing

2 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Deaf Access Bedfordshire’s ‘Gentle Fit’ exercise class for the hard of hearing has a new home, as it has moved to the John Bunyan Centre. The charity, who support approximately 135,000 deaf and hard of hearing people across Bedfordshire, has moved its Wednesday morning fitness class to the facility on Mile Road, now run by the ‘Better’ brand under the GLL umbrella. Michael Easton, from Back to the Fitness, will continue to front the classes on Wednesdays from 10:00 – 10:45 each week.
Bedford Town one point from the title after Lobjoit winner at Hitchin

3 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Bedford Town are just one point away from a special title at step three after a 9th win in 11 league games at Hitchin Town kept them three points clear of Kettering Town in Southern League Premier Central. The Eagles were ten minutes away from celebrating the league title here and now, only for Jonathan Edwards’ 80th minute winner for Kettering at bottom side, Biggleswade Town to delay the party for all at The Eyrie.
Real Bedford bring up a century of points with late Dunstable win

3 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Real Bedford sealed off their home campaign with another victory – their 32nd of the season – with a late 3-1 victory over AFC Dunstable at the Ledger Stadium on Easter Monday. Eniola Agemoh-Davies scored the winner in the 87th minute after Sean Duodu had cancelled out Ben Stevens’ opener, with Joey Evans sealing another three points with his 37th league goal of the season.
Bedford Blues hold off late Ealing surge to seal famous win

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Bedford Blues remain second in the Championship, and add another famous victory to their wonderful season, after withstanding a barrage of late pressure to beat league leaders, Ealing Trailfinders 30-26 in the capital. The Blues also pick up a bonus point for their four tries, including a double for the returning Fyn Brown while Fred Tuilagi and captain, Alex Day also found the whitewash to complete another excellent day for all in blue.
Real Bedford cement champion status with win at Leighton Town

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Real Bedford confirmed their status as the best side in Southern League Central Division One, eventually overcoming Leighton Town 4-1 at Bell Close, adding to their monumental goal count in the process. Rob Sinclair’s side were made to wait for their win, with late second half goals for Joey Evans, Ben Stevens and Archie Jones after a wonderful Drew Richardson strike was cancelled out in the first half.
New owners of The Barley Mow are "bringing the party back" with sparkling makeover

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Stepping into the doors of the nation’s oldest LGBT+ bar once again, you wouldn’t think it’s been just two and a half weeks since the ownership changed hands, for the makeover is in your face, very loud and very pink. Georgina and Olivia, no amateurs in how to run a bar, are the newest faces running The Barley Mow and they’ve done a marvellous job in putting their own stamp on one of Bedford’s most iconic pubs and are promising to “bring the party back” once more.
Bedford Blues travel to champions elect in hope of holding on to second place

6 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

Challenges don’t come much tougher than travelling to the home of Ealing; the champions elect are well on their way to a third Championship title in four years and next up are the visit of Bedford Blues on Saturday (19 April). If ever there is a good time to visit the Trailfinders Sports Club for the Blues, it is now, for their confidence is sky high following an 87-19 demolition job last time out against Nottingham at Goldington Road.
Souldrop pub closure has had "significant impact on community spirit”

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | John Guinn

Plans to convert a pub into a family home would deprive people of a vital community hub where “relationships can be built, and support networks formed”, objectors have said. Bedford Borough Council planners are currently considering a planning application (24/02427/COU) to convert the Bedford Arms on Souldrop High Street to a residential dwelling. Bedford Independent readers contacted us to express their concerns about the plans.
Breaking: Bedford Town FC and Real Bedford FC merger is off

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

The proposed merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford has been called off after “the timeline did not allow enough space to finalise key governance issues and broader details required to complete such a significant move.”Both clubs made non-league headlines in January when they announced intentions to become “one entity” with current Real Bedford co-owner and Chairman, Peter McCormack in line to become the new chairman of any merged club.
Sue Ryder volunteer to celebrate 75th birthday with charity skydive

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Tom Carr

There aren’t many people in their mid-70s who would celebrate a milestone birthday by jumping out of an aeroplane, but maybe Geoff Gaylor, a volunteer at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, is one of a kind. On Friday 18 April, Geoff will celebrate his 75th birthday by jumping 13,000 feet from an aeroplane at Sibson Aerodrome in Peterborough, strapped to a tandem skydiving instructor in order to raise money for the hospice he spends so much of his time at.