Bosom Pals

21 June coffee meet-up
2024-06-21 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Hopefully Friday, 21st June will be a lovely summer’s day to have an ice cream in Gallone’s in the Old Arcade in Bedford. Denise will be there from 2 to 3.30pm and it would be good if some of our members were to join her for a drink and/or ice cream.

12 June meeting
2024-06-12 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Another fun evening playing Crazy Bag Whist. Members need to bring 3 unwrapped items in a bag, 1 each to the value of £1, £1.50 and £2. We will then play an easy game of whist during which members will be exchanging these items depending on whether they win (choose from someone’s bag) or lose (given from someone’s bag) but everyone will go home with 3 items in their bag.

15 May coffee meet-up
2024-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
From 10.30 to 12 noon on Wednesday, 15th May, Sue will be sitting in Gallone’s to welcome any members who wish to join her for a drink and chat. Please join her if you are in Bedford during that time.

8 May meeting
2024-05-08 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Alison King who is a volunteer at the John Bunyan Museum in Bedford will be giving a talk – John Bunyan: his life and times

17 April coffee meet-up
2024-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
On Wednesday 17th April from 2 to 3.30pm Margaret will be in Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour hosting our coffee meet-up. Please come and join her for an informal chat and drink and/or ice cream.

10 April AGM
2024-04-10 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
This is the night for you to come and hear about the previous year and the plans for the future one. It is a chance for members to air their views and make suggestions which will then be discussed by the committee. If you are unable to attend but wish to put an idea forward, please email one of the committee members prior to the meeting. Homemade cakes will be served with the tea/coffee.

21 March coffee meet-up - change of time
2024-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Di has agreed to be the committee member to sit in Gallones from 2 to 3.30pm to welcome members for a drink and chat. If you are in Bedford town centre during that time, please drop in even for a short time to see her and other members gathered there

13 March meeting
2024-03-13 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Riverside Dairy are coming to give an illustrated talk about the changes they have made to become a nature friendly farm in Carlton. They will also talk about the ice cream side of their business and bring some samples for members to enjoy

15 February coffee meet-up
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
On Thursday, 15th February, Brenda will be sitting in Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour in the Old Arcade from 2 to 3.30pm to welcome any members who wish to pop in for a chat and cup of tea or coffee. If you would like a printed copy of the latest Tittle Tattle but were unable to attend the previous evening’s meeting, then Brenda will have a few copies with her.

14 February meeting
2024-02-14 19:45 - 21:30 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Although it is Valentine’s Day, we are hoping that you will still wish to attend our monthly meeting which will be “A year in the life of a High Sheriff” by Colin Osborne MBE who held the post in 2014/15.

16 January coffee meet-up
2024-01-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Our first coffee meet-up of 2024 will be from 10.30 to 12 noon on Tuesday, 16th January at Gallones in the Old Arcade, Bedford. If you are in the town during that time slot, why don’t you drop in for a drink and chat with other Bosom Pal members. The drinks are still only £1 for a nice hot drink and a warm welcome from Martin and his staff.

10 January meeting
2024-01-10 19:45 - 21:30 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
We are starting the year off with a social evening playing bingo. Do come along and join us for a chance to chat with other Bosom Pals and enjoy some homemade cake with your tea or coffee.

13 December Christmas Social
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Centenary Hall, Kempston, MK42 8BG, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG
Members are invited to bring a guest to our Christmas Social which will be held on Wednesday, 13 December at the Centenary Hall, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG. There will be a finger buffet, wine and soft drinks provided. Members are asked to arrive between 7 and 7.30 and to bring their own glass(es). There will be a raffle with tickets at £1 each and hopefully Father Christmas will make an appearance during the evening. It is free for members but there is a charge of £5 for your guest and this can be paid at the 8 November meeting or 14 November coffee morning (10.30-12 noon) or by BACS to the Bosom Pals Bedford Branch account 33505308, sort code 20-05-74. Please email Brenda – brendahart628@gmail.com – to let her know that you wish to attend and whether you are bringing any children.

November Coffee Meet-Up
2023-11-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford

November Meeting
2023-11-08 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Members from the Kempston Hammers Choir are going to entertain us with Christmas and other uplifting songs.
