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Community

Care Networking

Join our thriving breakfast networking session tailored for professionals, businesses, and communities. This event features casual networking, informative talks from service providers and essential industry updates. We aim to foster a supportive community within the care sector by offering educational discussions and collaborative relationships. What to expect: 60 Second Introductions – Share who you are & what you do? 1st 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity 10 Minute Refreshment Break – Chat & Mingle! 2nd 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity Conclusion of meeting – Sharing upcoming local events

Tue 21 JulPemberley House(0.2mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Personal Training, Group Training and Nutrition Coaching in Bedford • Strength Made Simple | Bedford

Strength Made Simple is a Strength & Conditioning Gym in Bedford offering Personal Training, Group Training and Nutrition Coaching. Sign Up for a FREE Intro now!

Tue 21 JulStrength Made Simple(0.5mi)

via Strength Made SimpleLocal gem

Community

Care Networking

Date: Tuesday 21 July, 2026 Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Join our thriving breakfast networking session tailored for professionals, businesses, and communities. This event features casual networking, informative talks from service providers and essential industry updates. We aim to foster a supportive community within the care sector by offering educational discussions and collaborative relationships. What to expect: 60 Second Introductions – Share who you are & what you do? 1st 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity 10 Minute Refreshment Break – Chat & Mingle! 2nd 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity Conclusion of meeting – Sharing upcoming local events RSVP to this event Grove Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HL

Tue 21 Jul09:00Pemberley House(0.2mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £15

Holiday Club

Come and join us at our Holiday Club for a fun week of activities, games, crafts and more all based around Jesus’ teachings. This is open to children who are currently in Reception (please note this does not include children starting Reception in September) up to and including Year 6. When: Tuesday, 21st – Thursday, 23rd July from 10am -1pm Where: At King’s House Cost: £15 per child (includes lunch) If you have any questions, please

Tue 21 Jul11:00King's Arms Church(2mi)

via King's Arms Church

Children & Family

Around £15

Holiday Club

Tue 21 Jul11:00Sight Concern Bedfordshire(2.1mi)

via Sight Concern Bedfordshire

Community

Mickeys Cafe

Free food, hot drinks and company every Tues and Thurs

Tue 21 Jul12:00Church Of The Transfiguration(2.3mi)

via Church Of The TransfigurationLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

Let’s worship, take time to listen to God and pray in tongues! We will be meeting in our Upper Room (W2). // To find out what else is going on during our Prayer Week, go to kingsarms.org/prayer

Tue 21 Jul14:00King's Arms Church(2mi)

via King's Arms Church

Religion & Spirituality

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

Let’s worship, take time to listen to God and pray in tongues! We will be meeting in our Upper Room (W2). // To find out what else is going on during our Prayer Week, go to kingsarms.org/prayer

Tue 21 Jul14:00Sight Concern Bedfordshire(2.1mi)

via Sight Concern Bedfordshire

Community

John Wrycroft2rinks

John Wrycroft2rinks at Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 21 Jul18:00Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club(4.8mi)

via Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club

Community

Castle

Hosted by Pete Burridge Bring along your favourite singles and records to play on the evening,

Tue 21 Jul19:00The Castle(0.7mi)

via The CastleCurated

Community

Kenyan BBQ 22nd of July

Lots of fun game, stalls, food and music at the annual Kenyan BBQ! Come and celebrate with the community.

Wed 22 JulQueen's Park Community Organisation(1.4mi)

via Queen's Park Community OrganisationLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £15

Holiday Club

Wed 22 Jul11:00King's Arms Church(2mi)

via King's Arms Church

Children & Family

Around £15

Holiday Club

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sight Concern Bedfordshire(2.1mi)

via Sight Concern Bedfordshire

Community

Wednesday on the Water

July 22, 2026 - 16:00 - 21:00 Priory Sailing Club Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Bedford

Wed 22 Jul17:00Priory Sailing Club (PSC)(1.4mi)

via Priory Sailing Club (PSC)

Community

Connect evening

https://gracecommunity.churchsuite.com/events/4zmvurem

Wed 22 Jul19:30Epic events bedford(4.3mi)

via Epic events bedford

Community

Baptism Preparation Evening

Interested about getting baptised, or want to know more? We will be holding our next baptisms on Sunday, 23rd August. If you haven’t been baptised yet, and you would like to find out more about why and how we do baptisms, and whether it’s the right next step for you, then come along to our Baptism Preparation Evening. There is no obligation to be baptised, this is just an opportunity to find out more. Send us an email at if you have any questions and to let us know you’re coming! To find out about Baptisms at King’s Arms, go to kingsarms.org/baptism

Wed 22 Jul20:30King's Arms Church(2mi)

via King's Arms Church

Community

Baptism Preparation Evening

Wed 22 Jul20:30Sight Concern Bedfordshire(2.1mi)

via Sight Concern Bedfordshire

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Venues with events near Bedford

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

King's Arms Church2.0 miles away Sight Concern Bedfordshire2.1 miles away Pemberley House0.2 miles away

More about Bedford

Bedfordshire, England

Bedford has a useful mix of nearby local names, from Bedford Music Service and Pemberley House to Bedford Creative Arts a little further around. We keep the calendar together because deciding what to do should not require a committee meeting. Near Here brings local event details into one handy view so you can make plans around Bedford without rummaging through every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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Care Networking

Personal Training, Group Training and Nutrition Coaching in Bedford • Strength Made Simple | Bedford

Care Networking

Holiday Club

Holiday Club

Mickeys Cafe

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

John Wrycroft2rinks

Castle

Kenyan BBQ 22nd of July

Holiday Club

Holiday Club

Wednesday on the Water

Connect evening

Baptism Preparation Evening

Baptism Preparation Evening

Venues with events near Bedford

More about Bedford

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What's on near Bedford, in your inbox

Care Networking

Personal Training, Group Training and Nutrition Coaching in Bedford • Strength Made Simple | Bedford

Care Networking

Holiday Club

Holiday Club

Mickeys Cafe

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

Prayer Week | Worship & Tongues

John Wrycroft2rinks

Castle

Kenyan BBQ 22nd of July

Holiday Club

Holiday Club

Wednesday on the Water

Connect evening

Baptism Preparation Evening

Baptism Preparation Evening