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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(4.7mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal 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(4.7mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Happy Yoga

Meleasha Cardoba -

Tue 21 Jul09:30Colmworth Village Hall(4mi)

via Colmworth Village HallCurated

Arts & Culture

Craft Group

Come and join the Graft Group

Tue 21 Jul10:00St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4.8mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Community

John Wrycroft2rinks

John Wrycroft2rinks — brought to you by Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Tue 21 Jul18:00Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club(0.4mi)

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(4.8mi)

via The CastleCurated

Sports & Fitness

Dani Jade Fitness Bootcamp

A 45 mins class of high intensity, full body workout with pay as you go or monthly payment options.

Wed 22 JulBlunham Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Blunham Village HallLocal gem

Community

Cuppa at the Church

Join us for a cuppa and cakes every Wednesday

Wed 22 Jul10:00Church of St Denys(4mi)

via Church of St DenysCurated

Community

Around £2.50

[X] Little Stars

Weekly Wednesday Toddler Group (term time) 10am till 11.45am. Toys, crafts/sensory play, songs, refreshments and a huge welcome! £2.50 initial registration. £1 per week for first adult and child (additional children aged 6m+ are 50p each) For more information email our Church, Community, Families & Children's Worker on

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4.8mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Sports & Fitness

Carpet Bowls

Colmworth Village Hall hasn't given us the full script, but Carpet Bowls has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Colmworth Village Hall(4mi)

via Colmworth Village HallCurated

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)(4.1mi)

via Priory Sailing Club (PSC)

Sports & Fitness

Dido Gyles Physio Led Yoga

Dido Gyles Physio Therapy

Wed 22 Jul17:30Colmworth Village Hall(4mi)

via Colmworth Village HallCurated

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

georgiadarnellphysio@outlook. com

Wed 22 Jul19:45Colmworth Village Hall(4mi)

via Colmworth Village HallCurated

Community

Bell Ringing Practice

Weekly Practice for ringing the Church Bells before Sunday Services.

Wed 22 Jul20:00St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4.8mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Community

St Neots Weekly Auction

More details about one of our upcoming auctions.

Thu 23 JulW and H Peacock(4mi)

via W and H PeacockLocal gem

Likely freeTheatre

Musical Explorers (HAF)

This is a one-day course for all 7 – 11 year olds, that offers opportunities for young people to experience a range of musical styles, listen to some live performances and try out different instruments and musical equipment – from orchestral instruments to DJ decks! It is a wonderful opportunity for children to have a go at some practical music making and learn about different styles of music in a fun and engaging way. No prior musical experience is necessary.

Thu 23 JulBedford Music Service(4.3mi)

via Bedford Music ServiceLocal gem

Community

Dido Gyles Physiotherapy , various classes

Dido Gyles Physiotherapy 9.15 am Physio-led Yoga 10.30am Pilates 11.40am - 12.30pm Chair-based Balance & Mobility class

Thu 23 Jul09:00Colmworth Village Hall(4mi)

via Colmworth Village HallCurated

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Venues with events near Great Barford

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

Great Barford Bowls & Petanque Club0.4 miles away Blunham Village Hall1.7 miles away

More about Great Barford

Bedfordshire, England

Great Barford is in Bedfordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Great Barford events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Care Networking

Care Networking

Happy Yoga

Craft Group

John Wrycroft2rinks

Castle

Dani Jade Fitness Bootcamp

Cuppa at the Church

[X] Little Stars

Carpet Bowls

Wednesday on the Water

Dido Gyles Physio Led Yoga

Pilates

Bell Ringing Practice

St Neots Weekly Auction

Musical Explorers (HAF)

Dido Gyles Physiotherapy , various classes

Venues with events near Great Barford

More about Great Barford

Enjoyed the look of Great Barford?

What's on near Great Barford, in your inbox

Care Networking

Care Networking

Happy Yoga

Craft Group

John Wrycroft2rinks

Castle

Dani Jade Fitness Bootcamp

Cuppa at the Church

[X] Little Stars

Carpet Bowls

Wednesday on the Water

Dido Gyles Physio Led Yoga

Pilates

Bell Ringing Practice

St Neots Weekly Auction

Musical Explorers (HAF)

Dido Gyles Physiotherapy , various classes