2023 is the 70th Anniversary Year of Beds RCC, and it is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the charity’s achievements during this time.
We have a wide range of projects and services that benefit local communities across Bedfordshire, and the fact that these have shaped Bedfordshire for 70 years now is a huge achievement. The work is carried out in four main areas: Supporting Communities, Rural Development, Community and Wellbeing, and Community Transport. The charity also owns three non-profit businesses: The Barn – Cardington, Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room, and Warden Abbey Community Vineyard.
Over the past 70 years, both past and current staff and volunteers here have been an integral part of improving the lives of those living in Bedfordshire.
Beds RCC was originally set up in 1953 as part of the Rural Community Councils set up across the United Kingdom. During the first three years, they became associated with many social aspects of rural life – such as playgrounds and playing fields; clubs and services for the elderly; village halls and Parish Councils – which promoted improvements to their local communities. Many of this work still continues today, alongside new projects and services which have evolved over the years.
Chief Executive Tracy Cowan said:
“I am incredibly proud of our wonderful staff and volunteer teams – both past and present – for all their hard work over the past 70 years. The fact that we can celebrate the year as the SME Awards ‘Community Business of the Year’ makes the achievement even greater and I’m looking forward to celebrating the year!”
2023 will be a busy year for us as we celebrate their anniversary. Plans for the year include a ball, staff celebration, 70th Anniversary AGM, and more commemorative events. Keep an eye out on our Social Media for more information on these.
If you’d like to find out more about us, please contact us:
The Old School, Cardington, Bedford MK44 3SX (registered office).
Tel: 01234 838771 / Email info@bedsrcc.org.uk
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