Thurleigh Good Neighbours Scheme – Survey Now Open
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity and the parish council are working together to set up a Good Neighbour Scheme in Thurleigh and we would like to hear from you to establish the support and need there is for the scheme. A Good Neighbour Scheme is a voluntary group run by local residents who recognise the value…
Beds RCC’s Christmas Party Food Bank Collection totals over 45kg
At Beds RCC’s annual Christmas Party held on Tuesday 19th December we had a food bank collection for Bedford Foodbank. We are pleased to share that the fantastic amount of donations from staff, trustees and volunteers amounted to 45.2kg. Beds & Herts and Marston Vale Community Rail Partnerships also raised money for Bedford Foodbank at…
Stotfold Good Neighbours Perform Christmas Panto: Sleeping Booty
On Friday 15th December Stotfold Good Neighbours performed their Christmas Panto: Sleeping Booty for the local community. The Stotfold Good Neighbours Group was set up in December 2013 and have played a key role in helping the local community ever since. They help with odd jobs such as giving lifts, shopping and befriending. Stofold Good…
Beds RCC’s Community Rail Partnerships Have Both Been Shortlisted for the Community Rail Awards 2024 Photo Competition
Both Marston Vale and Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnerships (CRPS) have had photographs shortlisted in the Community Rail Awards 2024. View the CRPs photo entries below: A First Class Entry in the Backtrack Competition – Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership & Friends of St Albans City Station Budding Bee Enthusiasts at Woburn Sands…
Good Neighbour Group Meppershall GNOMES turns 10!
On Tuesday 12th December the community of Meppershall celebrated their 10th Anniversary with Afternoon Tea and a Christmas sing-a-long. The GNOMES (Good Neighbours Offering Meppershall Excellent Service) were established on December 2nd 2013 and have been helping the residents of Meppershall ever since. Those that GNOMES have helped over the years, volunteers and members of…
Office Space and Meeting Room to Hire
One first floor office space is available to let on competitive terms at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre. Viewing by appointment ā please call 01234 832645 or email heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk Download the specifications for the front 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…
Houghton Regis Helpers Awarded King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Houghton Regis Helpers, a group of volunteers providing Good Neighbour help, based in Houghton Regis, have been awarded the Kingās Award for Voluntary Service 2023. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Houghton Regis Helpers were launched in December 2011, with support…
Fizz Up your Festivities with Warden Abbey Vineyard’s Annual Christmas Wine Sale
Christmas shopping is a great opportunity to support small businesses and celebrate local produce, and Warden Abbey Vineyardās annual Christmas Wine Sale on Sunday 3rd December is the perfect place to get started. This year the sale will take place at Haynes Village Hall from 11am ā 4pm. Warden Abbey Vineyard will be offering tasters…
M.E.E.T. (Men, Exercise, Engage, Talk) Shortlisted for Self-Care Forum’s Innovation Awards
We are delighted to announce that our M.E.E.T. project has been shortlisted in the top eight entries for the annual Self-Care Innovation Awards by Self-Care Forum. These awards are judged by individuals with years of experience and knowledge in the health and public health sector, and to be among some amazing projects in the top…
Richard Fuller MP Visits Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
On Friday 28th October Richard Fuller MP paid us a visit at our headquarters in Cardington. Richard Fuller MP came to visit to find out more about the work we do across Bedfordshire, and how people’s lives are changed for the better by being involved in our projects and services. Richard has been Member of Parliament…