This month’s Best of Bedford is brought to you by Liz Sutton the new landlady of one of Bedford’s best-loved pubs, the Wellington Arms. Having worked at the pub for the last 12 years, Liz now has her name above the door and she’d love to see you, so pop in for a pint. They…
The printers are putting the finishing touches for the June edition to hit the streets very soon, however if you cannot wait that long you can read it now below. Featuring Fiver Fest, Bedford College, The Blue Glass, the Bedford in a Day photo project, Fooddrunk, Landlady Liz from The Welly, theatre, music, what’s on…
This month’s Best of Bedford features Natasha Trudgill of the Secret Garden in St Cuthbert’s Arcade. Her shop sells pre-loved children’s wear and is a treasure trove of unique finds, great brands and amazing bargains. This month, the Arcade is holding a pop-up party on Saturday 11 May. You can read more about it on…
This month’s Best of Bedford comes from SpectaculArts’ founder, Sharon de Leonardis. SpectaculArts’ objective is to create events that enhance and enrich our community. Activity this year will culminate in the SpectaculArts Street Arts Festival on Saturday 7 September – a carnival to celebrate the cultural diversity of Bedford and we can’t wait! In addition,…
They’ve been called ‘The Temptations in ripped jeans’ and their sound ‘sophisti-pop’. You’ll recognise their singles including Hooverville, Harvest for the World, In an Ideal World and many many more, which all blend pop and soul with social messages. The Clanger’s Lloyd Lugsden got to talk to singer Garry Christian about Paul McCartney and stuffed…
Sue Miller is one of the female DJs taking to the decks at Herd this month as part of their annual International Women’s Day celebrations. Sue is part of the newly-formed Feline Assembly, empowering women to perform and play music in Bedford. Sue has been passionate about live music for over 40 years and is…
Bedford-based designer, Max McMurdo, rose to fame ten years ago when he appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, seeking investment for his upcycled creations. Since then, Max has become a regular fixture on our TV screens, but this year he’s returning to his design roots with a revolutionary product that could make a big difference… Last…
This month’s best of Bedford comes from Bedford tour guide and Visitor Information Centre volunteer Steve Barratt. Thanks to Steve, the Visitor Information Centre operates out of St Paul’s Church in the heart of the town centre, and just a stone’s throw from its former home on St Paul’s Square. Steve and his team of…
This month’s Best of Bedford comes from Mel Stratton, founder of Love in a Bag Bedford, a charity initiative to help women in crisis. Mel saw a Facebook post that her sister, who lives in Adelaide, had shared. It was about an Australian charity initiative called It’s In the Bag, providing essentials to women in…
Paul Hutchinson is co-director of Bedford Film Festival and the Managing Editor of the Bedford Independent, a new hyperlocal online news desk, dedicated to Bedford Borough. The website will launch in early November, although you can already follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Name: Paul Hutchinson Occupation: Managing Editor, Bedford Independent Born here or…