Warden Abbey Vineyard star in Vineyard Magazine Article
On 9th January 2023 our community vineyard Warden Abbey Vineyard was featured in an article by the Vineyard Magazine which shares about the past, present, and future of the vineyard and how it impacts local community. During the cold January weeks where work at the vineyard is limited as the vines lay dormant, new bursts…
The Barn ā Cardington to close its doors on 28th February 2023.
The Barn – Cardington has been operating as part of Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC) since 2017, and during this time we have faced many challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The current economic climate and especially utility price increases have been extremely difficult for a small business.…
Village Agents have tea with Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford
The Village Agentsā team had the unexpected pleasure of meeting with Mayor Dave Hodgson on Friday 20th January. The team of four are funded by the Borough of Bedford, but tend to keep a low profile, as their focus is on small village communities. To their surprise, a chance encounter with Mayor Dave at a…
Cost of living impact on mental health
Anxiety about the cost-of-living crisis is affecting 77% of adults in the UK. Over the last year, we have had the highest inflation rate since the 1980s [1]. As you can see on our infographic, this has led to a rise in the cost of food, gas, electricity, and fuel [2]. We are hopeful that…
āMEET: Men, Exercise, Engage, Talkā project launches in Bedford
January can be a difficult month for many, as we continue to experience short days and cold weather after the excitement of Christmas and New Year. As part of our wellbeing work, we are launching a new project to help men aged 18-35 to explore and support their health and wellbeing during the weekly sessions.…
Village Halls Week 2023
Village Halls Week 2023 will celebrate the many ways these volunteer-run rural community buildings support local residents, groups and businesses, particularly during difficult times. As the country endures a cost-of-living crisis, rural communities have come to rely on the humble village hall as a place to keep warm, access basic services and socialise without the…
Wellbeing this Winter
The winter months can be a difficult time for everyone, and it’s important to look after our wellbeing and mental health, as well as looking after those around us. As we continue to experience short days and cold weather (but without the excitement of Christmas and New Year), January can often feel like a hard…
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity Turns 70!
2023 is the 70th Anniversary Year of Beds RCC, and it is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the charityās 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…
Beds RCC Wins ‘Community Business of the Year’ Award at SME Business Awards
For the second time, Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity has won the ‘Community Business of the Year’ Award at the SME National Awards. On Friday 2nd December 2022, we attended the SME National Awards Ceremony at Wembley Stadium. After winning the Positive Impact Award at the Luton and Bedfordshire Awards in September, we were up for…
Self Care Week
Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. This year, it falls on 14th – 20th November and the theme is ‘Exercise Self Care for Life’ Self Care Week is organised by the Self Care Forum, who have been running the…