Beds and Herts CRP shortlisted in nation photo competition
Beds and Herts Community Rail Partnership have made it onto the shortlist for the National Community Rail Awards 2021 in a number of categories as part of joint Community Rail-themed projects with other partner organisations: ā¢ In the Involving Diverse Groups category together with Thameslink for the “Art at the station” project, with artwork provided…
Delightful knitted animals raising funds for our Good Neighbours
Studham, Kensworth and Whipsnade (SKAW) have always been a close-knit community and now theyāre even more so. Skilful knitter Janice is so delighted with the help she and fellow residents have from SKAW Good Neighboursā volunteers that she is saying thank you by knitting these amazing colourful characters to raise funds, so that the group…
We did it! We won! BedsRCC wins the SME National Community Business Award
BedsRCC win GOLDĀ at the SME NationalĀ Business Awards Weāre delighted to announce that we won gold in the Community Business of the Year Award category, sponsored by Wembley Stadium, at the SME NationalĀ Business Awards on Wednesday (28th July 2021). The awards, held in the Bobby Moore Suite at Wembley Stadium, looked to recognise those small…
Tea and Cake with the Lord Lieutenant!
We were delighted to welcome HM Lord Lieutenant Helen Nellis to our wonderful heritage centre at Ridgmont Station on Monday (26 July). Her Majesty’s Lieutenant is our Patron and had asked to come and say a personal āThank youā to BedsRCC staff for the amazing work that they have all done throughout the pandemic, so…
Attention all Houghton Regis Residents: an opportunity to comment on the draft Neighbourhood Plan for your town
Regulation 14 Draft Neighbourhood Plan Consultation – Monday 9 August to Friday 24 September 2021 Neighbourhood Plans were introduced by the Localism Act 2011 as a way to allow local communities to identify the challenges facing their areas and to put forward potential solutions. Houghton Regis Draft Neighbourhood Plan has been produced following consultation with…
New hydraulic lift means freedom for Mr B
BedsRCC has a team of four Village Agents, funded by Bedford Borough Council, who help older and vulnerable people living in rural areas. The agents provide a range of support, from the standard everyday requests like guidance on how to access services and filling forms, to more bespoke needs. Mr B is a Wilstead client…
ACRE publish revised information for opening village and community halls
Village and community halls are now able to open their doors and are looking forward to helping their communities get back together for a wide range of events and activities. On 14 July ACRE issued a briefing note that provided recommendations for taking steps to keep vulnerable residents safe and yesterday (21 July) they released…
Clock repair makes Mrs Aās day
BedsRCC has a team of four Village Agents, funded by Bedford Borough Council, who help older and vulnerable people living in rural areas. The agents provide a range of support, from the standard everyday requests like guidance on how to access services and filling forms, to more bespoke needs. Mrs A, an 80 year old…
Monday 19 July – update on Coronavirus easing of restrictions
We are kindly asking our customers to continue wearing face coverings when inside The Barn Cardington and Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre, with the exception of those who are exempt for medical reasons. We want to make sure both you and our staff are kept safe, which is why we are continuing to ask this of…
Outside Cinema summer shows announced
We’re delighted to announce we will be hosting two Outside Cinema experiences at Warden Abbey Vineyard this summer, both on Saturday 21 August. This exciting experience is being brought to the vineyard by Outside Cinema. Star Wars: Rogue One Jyn’s father is forcibly taken by the Galactic Empire to help them complete the Death Star.…