World Suicide Prevention Day
This Wednesday it is World Suicide Prevention Day, which aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage well-informed action about preventing suicide. We can all play a role in preventing suicides. Suicide is a serious public health issue, with there being over 700,000 deaths from suicide each year around the world. Local Picture Changing the…
Harlington Neighbourhood Help celebrates 25 years
Volunteers and clients past and present gathered at Harlingtonās popular Hub and Spoke CafĆ©Ā yesterday to celebrate with an array of delicious cakes and an amazing giant sausage roll created especially for the occasion. Amongst those there, current group secretary and cafĆ© proprietor Sue Whittle (centre) was joined by three original group members – Mary, Betty…
M.E.E.T. Volunteers Honoured at Lord Lieutenantās Garden Party
Two dedicated volunteers from the M.E.E.T. group, Aadil and Farad, were recently honoured with an invitation to the prestigious Lord Lieutenantās Garden Party during Volunteers’ Week. The event, hosted by the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, celebrated the remarkable contributions of volunteers across the county. Farad shared his happiness at representing the…
Celebrating Our Good Neighbours at Warden Abbey Vineyard
Earlier this month, our Good Neighbours Scheme team and volunteers from across Bedfordshire gathered at Beds RCCās Warden Abbey Vineyard to celebrate National Volunteersā Week in the sunshine. This joyful afternoon was Beds RCCās opportunity to thank the incredible Good Neighbour volunteers who dedicate their time and skills year-round to support people locally with transport,…
Tracy Cowan Steps Down as CEO of Beds RCC After Transformative Seven-Year Tenure
After nearly seven years at the helm of Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC), Tracy Cowan has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, innovation and heartfelt leadership. Tracyās departure was marked earlier this week with a farewell gathering at Ridgmont Station, where colleagues, trustees and volunteers came together to…
Introducing our new Chief Executive
We are delighted to announce that, following a thorough and considered recruitment process, our Deputy Chief Executive, Cliff Andrews, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC). Cliff has been a vital part of our leadership team for over six years, bringing exceptional dedication, insight and compassion to everything we…
National Stress Awareness Day
Wednesday 6th November is National Stress Awareness Day. National Stress Awareness Day was set up by the International Stress Management Association, with the mission of raising awareness of the effects of psychological distress in the workplace and strategies to address it. The day focuses on campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health…
World Mental Health Day is Thursday the 10th of October
Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We all have mental health. WMHD is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. Mental Health in…
Beds RCC Team Gets Together for Summer BBQ Celebration
On Tuesday 2 July, staff, volunteers, trustees and patrons from across BRCC’s teams came together at Warden Abbey Vineyard for its annual summer barbecue celebration. Our historical and beautiful Vineyard provided the perfect setting for the event as people enjoyed the wonderful food on offer from our great barbecue chefs, as well as our award-winning…
Warden Abbey Vineyard wine wins Bronze at World Wine Awards
Warden Abbey Vineyard is delighted to have received a Bronze Medal at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards for its 2019 Sparkling Brut. We had a bumper harvest in 2019 ā one of the best since 2010 when Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC) took over the vineyard and set up the Community Vineyard Project.…