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Read Poets - October 2026 | Poetry & Spoken Word at The Place Bedford

Swan Theatre Company presents Read Poets - October 2026. Poetry & Spoken Word at The Place Bedford

Sun 4 Oct20:00The Place Theatre

via The Place TheatreLocal gem

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Art & Craft

Beecroft Community Centre has got Art & Craft pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 7 Oct11:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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October October

We keep tabs on Mill Meadows Bandstand so you don't have to. October October caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 11 OctMill Meadows Bandstand

via Mill Meadows BandstandCurated

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Art & Craft

Art & Craft? At Beecroft Community Centre? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Wed 21 Oct11:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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October October

October October? At Bedford Events? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sun 1 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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November November

Right then — November November at Bedford Events. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 1 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair

Our calendar of events on Bedford Borough Council parkland throughout 2026. Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Both the Thurston’s Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair operate on multiple dates throughout the year, more information can be found below. Thurston’s Funfair A token operated funfair for the whole family to enjoy! Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Jam-packed children's fun zone fair operating a pay on entry system with unlimited rides once inside. 2026 events January January Event Date Location Star Club New Year Head of the River Jan 11th The Embankment Bedford 5 & 10K Jan 25th The Embankment and Priory Country Park SuperRan Jan 31st Mowsbury Park February February Event Date Location Bedford 4s & 8s Head of the River Feb 15th The Embankment Bedford Half and 10km Feb 22nd The Embankment and Priory Country Park March March Event Date Location Phoenix Assemble Run Event March 8th Mowsbury Park Bedford and Ouse Valley Bridge Walk March 8th The Embankment Rivercare March 21st The Embankment Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park April April Event Date Location Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park Gumbles Wristband Event April 9th-12th &18th-19th Goldington Green Pick N Mix Running Event April 12th Mowsbury Park Eat Feast (TBC) April 24th Russell Park Harrold Pit Run April 25th Harrold-Odell Country Park May May Event Date Location SAY Community Moves May 3rd Russell Park & Embankment Gumbles Wristband Event May 9th-10th & 16th-17th Mowsbury Park...

Sun 1 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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Art & Craft

The full scoop on Art & Craft lives over on Beecroft Community Centre's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 4 Nov10:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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November November

November November at Mill Meadows Bandstand. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sun 15 NovMill Meadows Bandstand

via Mill Meadows BandstandCurated

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Art & Craft

Beecroft Community Centre is putting on Art & Craft and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 18 Nov10:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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October October

Another belter from Bedford Events. October October — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 19 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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November November

Bedford Events is hosting and we're spreading the word. November November — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 19 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair

Our calendar of events on Bedford Borough Council parkland throughout 2026. Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Both the Thurston’s Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair operate on multiple dates throughout the year, more information can be found below. Thurston’s Funfair A token operated funfair for the whole family to enjoy! Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Jam-packed children's fun zone fair operating a pay on entry system with unlimited rides once inside. 2026 events January January Event Date Location Star Club New Year Head of the River Jan 11th The Embankment Bedford 5 & 10K Jan 25th The Embankment and Priory Country Park SuperRan Jan 31st Mowsbury Park February February Event Date Location Bedford 4s & 8s Head of the River Feb 15th The Embankment Bedford Half and 10km Feb 22nd The Embankment and Priory Country Park March March Event Date Location Phoenix Assemble Run Event March 8th Mowsbury Park Bedford and Ouse Valley Bridge Walk March 8th The Embankment Rivercare March 21st The Embankment Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park April April Event Date Location Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park Gumbles Wristband Event April 9th-12th &18th-19th Goldington Green Pick N Mix Running Event April 12th Mowsbury Park Eat Feast (TBC) April 24th Russell Park Harrold Pit Run April 25th Harrold-Odell Country Park May May Event Date Location SAY Community Moves May 3rd Russell Park & Embankment Gumbles Wristband Event May 9th-10th & 16th-17th Mowsbury Park...

Thu 19 NovBedford Events

via Bedford EventsLocal gem

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Art & Craft

Art & Craft. Beecroft Community Centre. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 2 Dec10:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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Art & Craft

Art & Craft at Beecroft Community Centre. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 16 Dec10:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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December December

December December at Mill Meadows Bandstand. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 26 DecMill Meadows Bandstand

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Art & Craft

Beecroft Community Centre is being delightfully mysterious about Art & Craft. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 6 Jan10:00Beecroft Community Centre

via Beecroft Community Centre

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