• Lunch at Peacocks Auction House Cafe on 26th March

    Peacocks Auction House, Bedford, MK42 0PE

    Due to the change of landlord at the Prince of Wales in Bromham, we are now going to have lunch at 1pm on Wednesday, 26th March at Peacocks Auction House café which is on Wallis Way, Bedford, MK42 0PE. Please let Brenda know if you wish to join us at the 12 March meeting or...

  • 9 April meeting

    Church of the Transfiguration Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford

    This is our AGM when we always hope that members will attend to hear about the previous year but more importantly, the plans for the future one.  It is an ideal time for members to make suggestions for outings, speakers etc which will then be considered by the committee at the following committee meeting.  Hot...

  • Wednesday, 23 April coffee meet-up

    Gallone's Ice Cream Parlour Old Arcade, Bedford

    It is Sue who has volunteered to be in Gallones Ice Cream Parlour from 10.30 to 12 noon.  Why not join her and other members for a drink and chat.

  • Visit to Suzanne Charles and/or lunch at Roxton Garden Centre on 30th April

    We are going earlier in the year than normal to take advantage of Suzanne Charles' spring and summer collection.  We will be meeting from 10.30 onwards at their factory outlet, High Barns Farm, MK44 3ET where we can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee  before looking at their vast selection of clothing and accessories. ...

  • 14 May Meeting

    Church of the Transfiguration Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford

    Delphi Ellis will be talking about the meaning of our dreams and how dreams can help you heal in her "Answers in the Dark" presentation

  • Visit to Panacea Museum on Thursday 15th May

    Brenda has arranged a visit for 11.15am on Thursday, 15th May  to this very interesting Museum which tells the fascinating story of the Panacea Society which was a remarkable religious community formed in the early 20th century. It is located at 11 Newnham Road, Bedford, MK40 3NX.  Members can bring a guest and there is...

  • Thursday 22 May coffee meet-up

    Gallone's Ice Cream Parlour Old Arcade, Bedford

    Margaret will be sitting in Gallones Ice Cream Parlour from 2 to 3.30pm talking to any members who join her for a drink and/or ice cream

  • 11 June meeting

    Church of the Transfiguration Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford

    This will be our 2025 Charity Evening when members are invited to bring family and friends for a piece of homemade cake with a cuppa as we try to raise funds towards the refurbishment of the PICC insertion room at Bedford Primrose Unit.   There will also be cakes, jigsaws, and books for sale.  Also guess...

  • Tuesday, 17 June coffee meet-up

    This must surely be a day for ice cream when you drop into Gallones Ice Cream Parlour in the Old Arcade in Bedford to see Denise and other members for a chat

  • 9 July Meeting

    Church of the Transfiguration Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford

    Samantha Johnson who has replaced Sarah Phillips as Community Fundraiser will be coming to tell us how the money we raised for Bedford Daycare Hospice (which is now part of Keech) has been used

  • July coffee meet-up

    Gallone's Ice Cream Parlour Old Arcade, Bedford

    Thursday, 17th July from 2 to 3.30pm is when the July coffee meet-up will now be taking place.  Brenda is the committee member who will be sitting to meet and greet you in the lovely air conditioned Gallones in the Old Arcade.  Think it will definitely be an afternoon for ice-cream.

  • 13 August Meeting

    This will be a social evening playing Crazy Bag Whist which most of you are familiar with but for those new members I will briefly explain how the  evening should go.  We will sit at tables of 4 to play a very simple game of whist (sometimes not even looking at your cards!).  Everybody needs...