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CHALLNEY BADMINTON CLUB

Beds Badminton Association league club. New members required. 3 medley teams. Applicants for membership must have received tuition prior to joining. Age range: 16 upwards (no junior section). Membership fee: £130 plus match fees.
Luton Beds

CHALLNEY CONCERT BAND

Welcomes new members. The band is run independently from the College. Please contact Mrs Tandy at Challney Community College who will be pleased to arrange contact with the band organiser. Age range: 14 upwards. Membership fee: weekly sub. Disabled Access.
Luton Beds

CHALLNEY LIFESAVERS

Teach swimming & life-saving skills to all ages (Bronze Medallion at 14 yrs). Opportunities to learn a range of skills. Social side as well. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for over 14 year olds. Age range: 7 upwards. Membership fee: £10 family £5 individual.
Luton Beds

CHALTON WITH BLUNHAM AND MOGGERHANGER HISTORY GROUP

Research for forthcoming exhibition; talks on all subjects relevant to the area; walks, from field walking to expertly led historic environment events; quizzes and visits. All ages. Membership fee: £5.
Chalton Blunham Moggerhanger Mogerhanger Beds

CHAMBER BUSINESS

The Chamber is the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Bedfordshire and Luton and part of InterBusiness Group Limited. The Chamber's primary aim is to promote, sustain and lobby for business development within the county. It supports and represents all Bedfordshire businesses and is able to offer significant savings and benefits to members.
Beds

CHAMBER TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Chamber Technologies provides a wide range of support services, aimed at "taming" the latest technology and putting it to work in your business. The company seeks to ensure that commercial organisations, regardless of size and resources, have access to the many capabilities of today’s information technology, enabling them to take full advantage of the potential productivity gains.
Beds

CHANCE TO DANCE ACADEMY

Ballet and jazz tap classes for children from the age of 2 1/2 upwards. Age range: 2 1/2 upwards. Membership fee: £3.50 per class - discounts available for multiple classes.
Roxton Beds

CHARITY FURNITURE STORE - BGC - (BEDS GARDEN CARERS) (MENCAP)

Collection days are Monday and Thursday. All furniture and soft furnishing donations gratefully received. All donated soft furnishings require fire labels. House clearances undertaken at a small cost from £100. A project of Bedford MENCAP, providing work experience for adults with learning disabilities.
Bedford Beds

CHAUL END CENTRE

A state of the art multi-purpose centre created to support local community, disabled, children and health services across all sections of the community
Luton Beds

CHEDDINGTON (AIRFIELD 113) ASSOCIATION

To research the past aviation history of the American/RAF Cheddington Airfield. Talks, visits, slide shows, displays. All ages. No membership fee.
Cheddington Herts Bucks

CHESS VALLEY BARBERSHOP SINGERS

Men's barbershop chorus. Unaccompanied male voice singing in the barbershop style. The chorus aims to give approximately ten public performances per year, & takes part in the annual championships organised by the British Association of Barbershop Singers. Age range: 9-90. Membership fee: £11 per month. Formerly Hemel Hempstead Barbershop Harmony Club.
Chesham Bucks

CHILTERN CONCERTINA GROUP (THE CHILTINAS)

The playing of folk & classical music on all types of concertina. "The loneliest person in the world is the one who attempts to learn the concertina on their own!" All ages. Membership fees: £2 per attendance or £16 pa plus £2 attendance. £24 pa for couples. Disabled access.
Maulden Beds

CHILTERN DIVERS SUB AQUA CLUB

BSAC diving club. Training and dives in UK with own boat and equipment. Foreign trips. Age range: 14 upwards. Membership fee: £200 approx.
Leighton Linslade Beds

CHILTERN HUMANISTS

Talks and discussions on non-religious activities; school religious teachings, children's upbringing, world events, environmental subjects etc, non-religious ceremonies etc. The society is open to people of all ages (current range: 40+). Membership fee: £8.50 (single) £12 (family) £4 (OAPs & students).
Wendover Berkhamstead Bucks Herts Beds

CHILTERN SOCIETY

Organised walks, conservation working parties, watching brief on planning activities in the Chilterns, interest in rivers & streams, historic works & buildings, & photography of the area. All ages. Membership fee: £20 single, £30 family, £300 single life, £450 family life. Disabled access.
Beds Herts

CHILTERN VEHICLE PRESERVATION GROUP

Aims to encourage an interest in our motoring heritage. Runs the annual Festival of Transport at Stockwood Park in Luton. Meetings, rallies, talks and films all based on the preservation and running of vintage and classical vehicles. Age range: any. Membership fee: £10 pa.
Luton Houghton Regis Beds Bucks Herts

CHILTERN WINE SOCIETY

To further the knowledge and appreciation of commercial wine through monthly tutored tastings. Please note that the Chiltern Wine Society is concerned with wine only. Age range: 18 upwards. Membership fee: £5 per person pa, tasting fee £6. There is disabled access.
Luton Beds

CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD

Responsible for conserving & enhancing the special features of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Chilterns AONB was designated in 1965 & covers 833 sq kms. It stretches from Goring in Oxfordshire across Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire.
Beds

CHILTERNS WOODLANDS PROJECT

Aim is to promote and encourage sensitive and sustainable management of Chiltern woodlands. Works with woodland owners to advise them on woodland management and conservation. Also promotes awareness, understanding and enjoyment of Chiltern woods. Volunteers wanted to help record special trees and woods in the Chilterns. No membership fee.
Beds Bucks Herts

CHRIST CHURCH - BEDFORD

Induction loop.
Bedford Beds

CHRIST CHURCH - LUTON - BUSHMEAD

Luton Beds

CHRIST DIVINE BIBLE CHURCH

Christ Divine Bible Church is a Pentecostal bible teaching missionary organisation founded on Christ, dynamically empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring a revival of God’s miraculous presence world wide. All ages. No membership fee. Disabled access.
Luton Leagrave Beds

CHRIST THE KING R C CHURCH - BEDFORD

Confession: Sat 17.00-17.45. Other activities: SVP, Prayer groups, RCIA, Parent/Toddler, Rosary Group. Building registered for marriages. Induction-loop for hard of hearing. Disabled access (including disabled toilet). Hall/community centre seating 100 plus. Available for family functions (disabled facilities).
Bedford Beds

CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA - DUNSTABLE

A Bible-based group, part of a worldwide organisation. Phone for details of times. All ages. No membership fee.
Dunstable Beds

CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE (CFC) - BEDFORD WOMEN'S REFUGE

Provides emergency accommodation for women and their children, who are suffering as a result of physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Referrals directly by person needing help, or through police, Social Services, health visitors, doctors, clergy or other agencies, or by a friend. Referrals accepted for all areas of the UK. Telephone for advice/information or to make an appointment. Ages 16 upwards. No disabled access.
Bedford Beds

CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE (CFC) - CHARIS MOTHER AND BABY CARE

Provides a supported independent living scheme for pregnant women & young mothers (from 16-25) in need of accommodation with support. Charis is a residential hostel for mothers & their babies, with 8 self-contained flats & communal kitchen, sitting room & laundry. Pregnant women or those with young babies can stay at Charis for about six months, but this depends on individual circumstances. Referrals can be from your midwife, health visitor, doctor or social worker, or self referral. Disabled access: lift.
Bedford Beds

CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE (CFC)

A social work organisation, providing a wide range of local services for abused women, vulnerable children & families and a range of Family Support Services in North & Mid Bedfordshire and other special projects. Volunteers contribute to the work of all Centres. All ages. No membership fee. Disabled access.
Bedford Beds

CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS CHURCH - LUTON

Other activities: Bible workshop: Tues 19.00-21.30; Night vigil: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. All ages. No membership fee. Disabled Access.
Luton Leagrave Beds

CHUMS - CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Support for children and families in Bedfordshire following the death of someone close. Please telephone or email for appointment. This free and confidential service offers: group workshops to meet others; one to one support at home or school; parents groups; teaching. Age range: 3-18 years. No membership fee.
Beds

CHURCH LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Church Lane is the biggest community centre in the area, which has recently been redecorated and is of smart appearance inside. The accommodation is on two floors. There is a very large well equipped kitchen with catering facilities. On the first floor there are two large committee rooms which can be separated by a partition or used as one room. There is an IT Study Room where there are 10 computers. There is a large car park shared with users of the local shops situated next to the centre. Please see the website for a programme of regular activities and hire charges.
Bedford Beds

CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION - KEMPSTON

Kempston Beds

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LUTON (CTL)

"Founded in 1990, CTL is an ecumenical body and enables Christians from all denominations including Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and most Protestant Christians to have dialogue." (from website).
Luton Beds

CIRCLE DANCE - BEDFORD

Circle Dance was brought to England about 30 Years ago by a ballet dancer/choreographer and was initiated by a community at Findhorn in Scotland. It is basically folk dancing and mainly from Eastern Europe, such as Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Russia, although there are dances from most countries.
Bedford Beds

CIRCLE DANCE - LUTON

Dance together in a circle, using traditional folk dances from places such as Greece, the Balkans, France and Celtic Britain, enjoying a wide range of music. Also modern choreographies to contemporary music. Demonstations with audience participation at any social events (charities free). All ages. Fee: waged £3, unwaged £2.
Luton Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - AMPTHILL

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Opportunities for volunteering. Specialist services available: Home Visiting service for people housebound due to age, sickness, disability or rural isolation. Talks. Disabled access: fully accessible, car park at rear, disabled toilet.
Ampthill Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - BEDFORD & DISTRICT - OUTREACH ADVICE SESSIONS

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. Probation clients should be referred by the probation service. Help the Aged clients by appointment. Home visits available on request. A wide range of leaflets are available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Offers training to local people selected as advisers. Interpreters: Punjabi, Urdu, German, Polish. Specialist services: Money Advice.
Bedford Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - BEDFORD & DISTRICT - OUTREACH ADVICE SESSIONS

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets are available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Offers training to local people selected as advisers. Interpreters: Punjabi, Urdu, German, Polish, Shona, Greek, Arabic & Hindi. Specialist services: Money Advice. Disabled access: None.
Bedford Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - BEDFORD & DISTRICT

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. Telephone Service: 9.30-15.00 weekdays. A wide range of leaflets are available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Also provides Outreach services (see separate entries). CAB Volunteering Information Line 08451 264264 - call to receive a pack on the CAB Service & current local volunteer opportunities. Disabled access.
Bedford Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - BIGGLESWADE

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Opportunities for volunteering. Specialist services available include a Home Visiting service for people who are housebound due to age, sickness, disability or rural isolation. Talks.
Biggleswade Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - DUNSTABLE AND DISTRICT

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Opportunities for volunteering/ fundraising. All ages wecome, no membership fee. Disabled access: large interview room, disabled toilet.
Dunstable Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - LEIGHTON BUZZARD

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. There are opportunities for volunteering. Disabled access: ramp, wide doors, disabled toilet.
Leighton Linslade Beds

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - LUTON

Provides free, confidential advice to the public on any subject, including welfare benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration, relationship breakdown. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. Also aims to influence the development of social policies. Ground floor fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Luton Beds

CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - DUNSTABLE & LEIGHTON BUZZARD GROUP

A group for retired civil servants and their spouses. Activities include speakers and visits. Age range: 60 plus. Membership fees. Disabled Access.
Leighton Linslade Dunstable Beds

CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - LUTON GROUP

An organisation for retired civil servants of all ages. Regular meetings. There are many activities, social events, a home visiting service, volunteering opportunities, holidays. Age range: 50 onwards. No membership fee. Disabled access.
Luton Beds

CIVIL SERVICE TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Play in Bedford League and currently have 5 teams. Open to both civil servants and others. Available for adults, both boys and girls, particularly for anyone who has some previous experience. Some members help with coaching, particularly with the under 18 years group. Age range: 14-71 years. No membership fees. Match fee: £3.00 adults; £1 juniors. Practice nights are free.
Bedford Beds

CLAPHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Talks on local history (winter). Summer activities include visits to places of local interest, annual outing & walks (daytime or summer evenings). Age range: 30-85. Membership fee: £7 pa. Disabled access.
Clapham Beds

CLAPHAM METHODIST CHURCH

Tues 8.45-11.30 Coffee/ Nearly new/ Books & cards. Senior school for over 50's; Fri 19.30 Youth Club. Newly refurbished premises available for hire - modern kitchen, parking.
Clapham Beds

CLAPHAM SOCIETY OF GARDENERS

Items for sale including seeds, seed potatoes, compost, fertilisers, sundries etc. All your garden and allotment requirements. Plenty of car parking available. Caters for all gardeners, large or small, and NOT ONLY allotment holders. Gardeners are welcome from all local villages and Bedford. Age range: 18 upwards. Membership fee: £3 pa.
Clapham Bedford Beds

CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB

Are you interested in playing duplicate bridge ? Are you looking to return to or rekindle an interest in duplicate bridge ? If so, then Clifton Bridged Club may be just the club for you. The club is affiliated to both The English Bridge Union and The Bedfordshire Bridge Association. It is a very friendly club and welcomes players of all standards. Age range: 50 upwards. Membership fees: Annual sub £5, Table money £3 per week. Disabled access.
Clifton Beds

CLIFTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

Clifton Community Centre is owned and run by Clifton Parish Council. Community activities: Keep-fit for the Mature, badminton, aerobics, Older People's Club, Parent &Toddler Group, Brownies. The Centre is also available for private hire. Disabled Access.
Clifton Beds

CLOPHILL CARPET BOWLS CLUB

Social bowling activities, club tournaments (internal), league and friendly matches against other clubs. County competitions. Ages 16 upwards. Membership fee: £5 pa £2 per meeting. Disabled Access.
Clophill Beds

CLOPHILL METHODIST CHAPEL

Place of worship & weekly Fellowship.
Clophill Beds

CLUB 2000

Formed in 2000 when the Townswomen's Guilds disbanded in Bedfordshire. Monthly meeting with speaker, craft evenings, rambles every month. Various outings, e.g. Theatre trips, days out, dinners throughout the year. Membership fee: £14.00.
Bedford Beds

CLUB FIVE-O

A social club for active single people. Age range: 50 upwards. Membership fee: £20 pa.
Bedford Beds

CLUB PRIMA GENERAZIONE ITALIANI - BEDFORDSHIRE

Founded in 1997 as a social club open to all Italian senior citizens living in Bedfordshire, irrespective of where they originated in Italy. A variety of programmes and day trips. Age range: 50 upwards. Membership fee: £5 per year. Disabled Access.
Bedford Beds

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Equestrian Competition. Equestrian Training. Riding Club. Livery Yard. All ages. Disabled access: Good.
Keysoe Beds

COLMWORTH AND NEIGHBOURS HISTORY SOCIETY

Lectures, discussions, outings and fieldwork relating to the study of local history. Also to encourage the collecting and recording of history relating to Colmworth and surrounding area. Age: 16 upwards. Membership fee: £10 pa (then meetings free) Visitors welcome-donations £2.50. Disabled Access.
Colmworth Beds

COLMWORTH AND NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB

Colmworth Beds

COLMWORTH CARPET BOWLS CLUB

Carpet bowls. Age range: teenage to 90. Membership fee: £5 pa plus £1.50 weekly fee.
Colmworth Beds

COLOSTOMY ASSOCIATION

The Colostomy Association is a registered charity which aims to reassure, advise and help those who have had or are about to have a colostomy operation. Prefer to see people in hospital. Lady visitors can be arranged. Members have all had the operation. Age range: any. No membership fee.
Beds Herts

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE - MID AND NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE (CVS MID AND NORTH BEDS)

On 1st July 2006 Community & Voluntary Service – Mid & North Bedfordshire (CVS - Mid & North Beds) was formed from the merger of three of Bedfordshire’s Voluntary Infrastructure Organisations (namely Mid Beds Council for Voluntary Service, North Beds Council for Voluntary Service and Bedfordshire Funding Advice Bureau). CVS Mid & North Beds is the umbrella organisation that supports and represents the interests of voluntary organisations, community groups and charities in Mid & North Bedfordshire. Please note: The Volunteer Centre Bedford (record 419) now also covers Mid Bedfordshire. Their website is at www.bedfordvb.org.uk. The website www.voluntaryworks.org.uk contains a searchable database of all the voluntary & community groups in the county.
Bedford Beds

COMMUNITY CHURCH - LUTON

Community Church Luton are a group of Christians who try to live out the values of our Christian faith in the context of house churches.
Luton Beds

COMPANION ANIMAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES

A free, quarterly newsletter for people who are bereaved through losing a beloved companion animal. Topics covered include: personal stories; tributes to special animals; how to help people; what to avoid; how to help yourself; making provision; children & bereavement; comparative grief (human & animal); beliefs & experiences; resource list. Also, support by letter,email, or telephone. Face to face help in Luton area by appointment. All ages. No membership fee. Previously know as DEPARTED FRIEND.
Luton Beds

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) - BEDFORDSHIRE

The Compassionate friends offers support and friendship for parents and their families after the death of their son or daughter, at any age and from any cause. Help is gained through a National Telephone Helpline as well as through a network of TCF contacts, all of whom are bereaved parents, who are able to offer one-to-one visiting, regular telephone support and provide links to other bereaved parents. All ages. Membership fee (of national organisation): £25 pa.
Beds

CONNECTIONS COUNSELLING SERVICE

An inter-denominational team of Christians offering professional counselling & workshops (supervision of counsellors & pastoral carers). We work with individuals, couples, families & groups. All counsellors are practising Christians, but we will not impose our Christian faith on you. Age range: 5 upwards. Fees: maximum £30 per 50-min session. Charitable donations enable reduced cost counselling to be offered to those in difficult financial circumstances. Disabled access.
Bedford Beds

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION - BEDFORD AND KEMPSTON

Constituency of Bedford and Kempston. Fundraising and political campaigning. Age range: 18+. Membership fee: £25 (single).
Bedford Kempston Beds

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION - MID-BEDFORDSHIRE

Aims: "To secure the return of Conservative candidates at all elections; to provide an efficient organisation of the Conservative Party in the Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Beds; to spread knowledge of Conservative principles & policy, & generally promote the interests of the Party within the constituency; to raise funds to enable the above to be met." All ages. Recommended membership fee: from £25 pa (students £5)
Beds

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION - SOUTH WEST BEDS CONSTITUENCY

Aims: "To secure the return of Conservative candidates at all elections; to provide an efficient organisation of the Conservative Party in the Parliamentary Constituency of SW Beds; to spread knowledge of Conservative principles & policy, & generally promote the interests of the Party within the constituency; to raise funds to enable the above to be met." Age range: 15 upwards. Membership fee: £25, under 23 £5. Disabled access.
Dunstable Beds

CONTACT THE ELDERLY - DUNSTABLE

Regular meetings and outings for the elderly/housebound (over 70s). Tea provided and local support. New drivers/hostesses always welcome. No membership fee.
Dunstable Houghton Regis Beds

CORNERSTONE

The service includes weekly support meetings, craft activities for adults and children, training courses, creche provided. For anyone feeling isolated in the Bedford area. No membership fee.
Bedford Beds

COUNTRY PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Rehearsal of plays, pantomimes, music hall for public entertainment. One-act play festivals. Age range: 12 years upwards. Membership fees: full £14; backstage, student or over 65 £10; youth (under 18) £5.
Wootton Beds

COUNTRY ROOTS LINEDANCE CLUB - BEDFORD AND PAVENHAM

For all levels. Qualified B.W.D.A. instructors. Fee: Tuesday Beginner class £3.50, all other classes £4.
Bedford Pavenham Beds

COUNTY DANCE CENTRE

Ballroom, Latin & sequence dancing. Lots of classes available, daytime & evening. Phone or e-mail for brochure & more information. Age range: 16 upwards. Fees.
Bedford Beds

CRANFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

Tues 19.30 Sounds Familiar Choir (new members always welcome); Wed 19.30 The Alpha Course (by arrangement - see website); 19.45 Home Group; Thur 19.30-21.30 Cyber Cafe (for 10-17 years). Affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC).
Cranfield Beds

CRANFIELD METHODIST CHURCH

With Lidlington, Marston Shelton and Marston Bedford Road. Children's club, ladies fellowship, house group, craft club. Premises for hire. All ages. No membership fees. Disabled access.
Cranfield Beds

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE

Counselling and support for people who have been bereaved. Please visit the website for details.
Beds

CSV 'V' YOUTH VOLUNTEERING - BEDFORDSHIRE (EXCLUDING LUTON)

V is the nation's biggest ever youth action programme which began in April 2008. It provides volunteering opportunities for young people aged between 16 and 25 who wish to gain skills and experience to benefit their community and to enhance their CV. CSV run the Vinvolved team in Bedfordshire, and have been previously running the successful Millennium Volunteers programme.
Beds

CSV - COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

Runs projects local to Bedfordshire as well as national volunteering programme, providing opportunities for all young people to volunteer full-time away from home & to help in communities throughout the UK. Volunteers are provided with accommodation, travel expenses, food (or £40 a week) & a weekly allowance of £34. Age range: 16-35. No membership fee. Limited disabled access.
Cambs Beds

CSV BEDFORDSHIRE MENTORS AND PEERS

Recruits volunteer mentors (over 18) to support young people who are at risk of offending or exclusion and work throughout Bedfordshire (not Luton currently). Please contact for further information. Age range: 8-18 (young people); 18 upwards (volunteers).
Beds

CTC BEDFORDSHIRE - EASYRIDERS

An invitation to all cycle owners to explore the beautiful countryside around Bedford. The EasyrIders cater for all ages and abilities with a programme of rides ranging from 20 to 65 miles. Each of the rides is under the guidance of an experienced leader who will adapt the pace to those in the group. Any roadworthy cycle is acceptable. Bring a picnic lunch (summer only). Riders under 15 should be accompanied by an adult. Membership fee: £36.00, concessions £22.50 Junior £12.00.
Beds

CURVES

Women's fitness centre - Curves is a facility specially designed for women featuring a complete 30 minute workout that is fun, fast and safe whatever your size, fitness level or ability. Age range: 13 upwards. Fees.

CYCLING CAMPAIGN FOR NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE (CCNB)

Aims to promote, encourage & support cycling in North Bedfordshire as a means of transport and recreational activity. All ages. Membership fee: £3 pa (adult); £5 pa (family); £1 pa (under 16).
Beds

CYSTITIS AND OVERACTIVE BLADDER FOUNDATION

Information and support for members. There is not a Luton venue, but please phone for details of venues in Bedfordshire. Formerly ICSG (Interstitial Cystitis Support Group). All ages. Annual Membership Fee: £20.00 or £10.00 for those not in employment. Disabled access.
Beds

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