World Suicide Prevention Day – Creating Hope Through Action
Today 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. Suicidal thoughts are more common than people realise, with suicide being the biggest killer of men under 49 and women aged 20 to 34. 1 in…
A Fond Farewell to Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis
After over 10 years as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis retired on Tuesday 6th September. Helen Nellis was appointed by HM The Queen as the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire and began her term of office on 22nd February 2012. Helenās career has spanned the law, higher education, health and the commercial sector. She is a…
Office and Meeting Rooms at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Two first floor offices are available to let on competitive terms at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre. Viewing by appointment ā please call 01234 832645 or e-mail heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk Download the specifications for the front office and roadside office. Meeting room space for up to 15 people is also available at the Heritage Centre. Our delegate rate of Ā£15 per head includes refillable…
Staff, Trustees, Patrons and Volunteers Come Together for BRCC Celebration Event
On Monday 25th July, staff, trustees, patrons and volunteers from across BRCC’s teams came together to celebrate the hard work they have carried out over the past year. The celebration event took place at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre, which gave people the opportunity to have tours around the museum and enjoy looking around the tea…
Special Rail Services for Bedford River Festival
Bedford River Festival is back for 2022! Live music, boat parades, funfair, arts & theatre, sports & heritage villages, festival of motoring, craft market, raft & dragon boat races, water sports and much more! Visit the Bedford River Festival website to find out more. Marston Vale CRP has a stand outside the Higgins Bedford in conjunction with…
Suspension of Rail Services on 18th & 19th July due to Extreme Weather
Due to the Red Extreme Heat Weather Warning from the Met Office for Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July there will be no services on the Marston Vale Line. There will also be no services on the Abbey Line (Watford Junction ā St Albans Abbey). There are no rail replacement bus services. Many other parts of…
BedsRCC reaches finals for SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards
Weāre delighted to announce that we have reached the finals for the Positive Impact Award category for theĀ SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards. The Positive Impact category celebrates both Community Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations who have positively benefitted society. We were thrilled to win the regional award for the Community Business of the…
Warden Abbey Vineyard featured on BBC Three Counties Radio
It was English Wine Week recently, and Warden Abbey Vineyard were invited on to BBC Three Counties Radio to talk about the work they do and their wine. Monica spoke about the history of the vineyard, the wine they make and how volunteers can get involved. It was great to hear BedsRCC discussed on the…
Biggleswade Good Neighbours Celebrate Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service with Awards Ceremony
The Queenās Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. Biggleswade Good Neighbours (BGN) received the award in a ceremony at Biggleswade Baptist Church on Monday 11th July. The ceremony brought together Good Neighbour volunteers, the BRCC Good Neighbour team, and guests of honour to celebrate the award.…
BedsRCC reaches finals for SME National Business Awards
Weāre delighted to announce that for the second year running, we have reached the finals for the Community Business of the Year Award category for the SME National Business Awards. The Community Business of the Year Award category celebrates both Community Businesses and Not for Profit Organisations who have positively benefitted society. We were thrilled…