22 April visit to Suzanne Charles and/or lunch at Roxton Garden Centre
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London)
Wednesday, 22 April is when we have organised another visit to Suzanne Charles (High Barns Farm, Bedford Road, Roxton MK44 3ET) with lunch at Roxton Garden Centre. Please let Brenda know if you wish to attend either or both of these events.
Members can arrive at Suzanne Charles from 10.30 onwards where they can have a complimentary tea/coffee and biscuit before browsing the extensive selection of clothes and accessories. There is never any pressure from the very helpful staff to make a purchase and we have previously been given a discount on any items purchased.
If you would prefer to go straight to the lunch at Roxton where Wednesday is roast lunch day as well as their usual menu, the table has been booked for 1pm

23rd April coffee meet-up
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
On Thursday, 23rd April the coffee meet-up will be from 2 to 3.30pm when Brenda will be sitting in Gallones having a drink and chat with any members that are able to join her.

13 May meeting
2026-05-13 19:45 - 21:30 | Transfiguration Church Hall, MK42 8BQ
Steve Dimmer will be giving an illustrated talk on the lovely Victoria Wood

21st May coffee meet-up
2026-05-21 10:30 - 12:00
If you are free on Thursday, 21st May between 10.30 and 12 noon why not join Margaret at Gallones for a drink and chat (and perhaps even an ice cream.

17 June coffee meet-up
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
On Wednesday. 17th June between 2 and 3.30pm, Denise will be in Gallones enjoying a drink and chat with any members who join her

8 July Meeting
2026-07-08 19:45 - 21:30
Archivist Pamela Birch looks at the upstairs and downstairs of Bedfordshire country houses in her talk “Great Estates”. Think it will be interesting to see if it is different from what we have seen in various TV series such as Downton Abbey.

16 July coffee meet-up
2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
From 10.30 to 12 noon on Thursday, 16th July, Sue will be sitting in Gallones having a drink and chatting with any member who join her.

12 August Meeting
2026-08-12 19:45 - 21:30 | Transfiguration Church Hall, MK42 8BQ
This will be a social evening playing “Crazy Bag Whist”, a simple card game for which members need to bring 3 unwrapped items in a bag which can ideally stand on the floor. One item should be roughly £1 in value, another £1.50 and the third £2. Members will go home with 3 items with their value depending on how well you play.
Cake will be served with tea/coffee

20 August coffee meet up in Mowsbury Park
2026-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Mowsbury Park
We are once again going to hold the August coffee meet-up in Mowsbury Park. Members will need to bring their own chairs and can bring their own
drink/snack as long as they don’t sit on the benches belonging to the cafe which sells both food and drink.

9 September meeting
2026-09-09 19:45 - 21:30 | Transfiguration Church Hall, MK42 8BQ
Prepare yourself for an evening full of laughter as we welcome Evan Willison back for another talk on his “Tales from the Auction Room”

15 September coffee meet up at Gallones
2026-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Tuesday, 15 September is when Pauline will be sitting in Gallones having a coffee so if you are in Bedford town centre anytime between 10.30 and 12 noon, pop in for a
drink and/or ice cream

October coffee meet-up
2026-10-07 10:30 - 12:00
Brenda will be in Gallones on Wednesday, 7 October between 10.30 and 12 noon to welcome any members who wish to join her for a chat and a drink

14 October meeting
2026-10-14 19:45 - 21:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Tonight, Richard Luscombe is coming to give us an illustrated talk on the history of “Christmas at Wrest Park”

11 November meeting
2026-11-11 19:45 - 21:30 | Transfiguration Church Hall, MK42 8BQ
This meeting will be a social evening playing “Snowman Beetle” with small prizes for the first person to throw the required number of dice to complete a snowman.
Cake will be available to enjoy with your tea/coffee.

November coffee meet up
2026-11-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Susan will be in Gallones in the Old Arcade in Bedford between 10.30 and 12 noon on Friday 29 November for the last coffee meet up of 2026 so do go in for a drink and chat

9 December meeting at Centenary Hall, MK42 8BG
2026-12-09 19:00 - 22:00
Members plus 1 guest are invited to our Christmas Social at the Centenary Hall, MK42 8BG from 7pm to 10pm where there will be a buffet with wine, beer and soft drinks to enjoy. There will be a raffle and possibly a visit from Father Christmas. The cost is £2 for members and £4 for guests so if you are interested in attending please let Brenda know by email – brendahart628@gmail.com – so that we know how many people to cater for. Alternatively you could text me – 07931905037 – and your name(s) can be added to the list. Money can be paid at the November meeting or by BACS to the Bosom Pals Bedford Branch account, sort code 20-05-74, account 33505308. The committee look forward to welcoming you to our last meeting of 2025. As usual, please bring your own glass.
