Thursday, 20 March coffee meet-up
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Di will be in Gallones from 10.30 to 12 noon so why don’t you pop in for a drink and/or ice cream and keep her company

12 March meeting
2025-03-12 19:45 - 21:30 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Rob Brewer will be giving an illustrated talk on “The Roles of a TV/Film Extra”. He has appeared in various films including Batman, Bond, Wonder Woman as well as TV dramas, soaps, comedies and adverts

Wednesday, 26 February coffee meet-up
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Between 2 and 3.30, Brenda will be in Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour having a drink and talking with any members that drop in to keep her company

12 February meeting
2025-02-12 19:45 - 21:30 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Catherine from Silvertime Legal will be giving useful advice to members with her “Legacy Fortress for Generations” presentation. This is an information only evening with no need whatsoever for members to take any action.

Tuesday, 14 January coffee meet-up
2025-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Pauline will be sitting in Gallones in the Old Arcade from 10.30 to 12 noon so if you are in Bedford during that time, please join her for a drink and chat.

8 January Meeting
2025-01-08 19:45 - 21:30 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Our first meeting of 2025 is on 8 January and is a social evening when members can enjoy chatting together while enjoying a drink plus home made cake. We will also be playing a few games of bingo with Margaret acting as the caller in Denise’s absence

November coffee meet-up
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Sue will be in Gallones from 2 to 3.30 on Wednesday, 20th for our last coffee meet-up of 2024 so do come along for a nice hot drink and chat.

October coffee meet-up
2024-10-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Margaret will be in Gallones from 10.30 to 12 noon where hopefully some members will join her for a drink and chat

9 October meeting
2024-10-09 19:45 - 21:45
David Longman’s talk is “These 4 people who have never met before – my experience on The Chase”

September coffee meet-up
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
From 2 until 3.30 on 26th September, Denise will be in Gallones to welcome any members who wish to drop in for a drink and chat.

30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 21st September
2024-09-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Pavenham Park Golf Club, MK43 7PE
Members plus 1 guest are invited to come to Elgar’s Lounge which is upstairs in the Pavenham Park Golf Club. Pavenham, MK43 7PE for a 2 course meal plus coffee and mints on Saturday, 21st September followed by dancing for those who wish to participate.

11 September meeting
2024-09-11 19:45 - 21:45
A welcome return of Kevin Varty who previously gave his talk “Sounds Familiar” on TV programmes from the past in 2018 will be keeping us amused with his “Sweet Memories but don’t get me started on Wagon Wheels” which is a fond look back at the sweets we enjoyed as children and answers the question ‘have wagon wheels got smaller?’

14 August Meeting
2024-08-14 19:45 - 21:45
Hilary Tuohy will be giving us a very useful talk on avoiding scams.

16 July Coffee Meet-up
2024-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour, Old Arcade, Bedford
Pauline will be in Gallones from 10.30 to noon on Tuesday 16th July so please join her for a drink and/or ice cream and chat if you are in Bedford during that time slot,

10 July Meeting
2024-07-10 19:45 - 21:45 | Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BQ
Eydie Garea is coming to give us another of her demonstrations on fruit and vegetable carving.

21 June coffee meet-up
2024-06-21 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.
