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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. All ages. 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. Ages 7 upwards. Membership fee: £10 family £5 individual. No disabled access.
- Luton Beds
CHAMBER BUSINESS
- 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. It provides business information, a directory of members, information on business start ups, business training, export information and help with IT.
- 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
CHARLES ROSS - FINE ART AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS - WOBURN
- Valuation services. Monthly auction sales held.
- Woburn Beds
CHAUL END COMMUNITY CENTRE
- 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
CHEFFINS FINE ART AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS - CAMBRIDGE OFFICE
- Cambridge Cambs
CHELLINGTON CENTRE
- The Chellington Centre is a conference centre (with residential accommodation if required) that is available for use by young people, schools clubs and societies and voluntary and community organisations. The centre is managed by ReachOut Plus, an initiative of the Diocese of St Albans Youth Service.
- Carlton and Chellington Beds
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: £12 per month. Disabled access. Formerly Hemel Hempstead Barbershop Harmony Club.
- Chesham Bucks Beds
CHICKSANDS PRIORY
- Visits by appointment only on the first and third Sunday of each month, between March and October.
- Campton and Chicksands Beds
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 fee £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 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 £8. There is disabled access.
- Luton Beds
CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD
- Responsible for conserving and 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. On the website select 'attractions' or 'walks & rides' for things to see and do in the Chilterns area of outstanding natural beauty.
- 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. 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 RC 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
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 individual support, workshops, support for those bereaved by suicide, support for those bereaved through the death of a child, reunion weekends, remembrance services, training and teaching, and a conference. Age range: 3-19 years. No membership fee.
- Beds
CHURCH LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE
- The centre has a 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. A large car park shared with users of the local shops situated next to the centre. For a programme of regular activities and a list of hire charges visit the website and click on Community and Living.
- Bedford Beds
CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION - KEMPSTON
- Kempston Beds
CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST - CHURCHES TO VISIT IN BEDFORDSHIRE
- Click on 'Find a church' to find churches to visit in Bedfordshire.
- Beds Bucks Cambs Herts Northants
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LUTON
- A website that lists churches in the Luton & Dunstable areas. It also lists local Christian businesses and has a diary of local events. The aim of the website is to bring Christians of all denominations in Luton and Dunstable together.
- Luton Dunstable Beds
CINEWORLD CINEMA AT XSCAPE MILTON KEYNES
- Milton Keynes Bucks
CINEWORLD CINEMA BEDFORD
- On the website select 'Cinemas' then 'England East and Midlands' then Bedford.
- Bedford Beds
CINEWORLD CINEMA LUTON
- On the website select 'Cinemas' then 'England East and Midlands' then Luton.
- Luton 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. 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; Welfare Benefits; Housing. Disabled access.
- 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. Disabled access.
- 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. All ages. No fees. 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. All ages. No fees. Disabled ramp, wide doors and disabled toilet on site.
- Leighton Linslade Beds
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (CAB) - LUTON
- The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. Enquiries may be made by letter, telephone or in person. A wide range of leaflets is available. You can also visit the Adviceguide website (the CAB is not able to give advice by email). The ground floor is fully accessible to wheelchairs. There is also a weekly outreach session held at Lewsey Community Centre, Landrace Road, Luton LU4 0SW on Tue between 10.00-13.00
- Luton Beds
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - BEDFORD GROUP
- A group for retired civil servants and their spouses and friends. Coffee mornings with speaker and/or quizzes, games. Occasional outings. Age range: retired (mostly 60+). Disabled access.
- Bedford Beds
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - DUNSTABLE AND 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. Ages 50 upwards. 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. Disabled access.
- 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." Ages 50 upwards. Membership fee Annual sub £5, Table money £4 per week. 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 CHURCH
- 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 (FIVEO)
- 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
CLUB ROMANCE OVER 30'S CLUB
- Disco & free raffle, spot prizes. Phone for information on membership & admission & directions to new location. No T-shirts, sportswear or trainers. Ages 30-late 60s. Membership fee £10 per annum. See local press for half price membership offers. Disabled access.
- Luton Beds
COIN - MILTON KEYNES COMMUNITY ONLINE INFORMATION NETWORK
- Community Online Information Network (COIN) is a database of local organisations and information in Milton Keynes compiled and maintained by Milton Keynes Library Service.
- Milton Keynes Bucks
COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
- Equestrian centre offering indoor competion areas. Main arena 30 x 60 metres, collecting arena 40 x 30 metres.
- 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. Ages16 upwards. Membership fee £10 pa (then meetings free) Visitors £2.50 per meeting. Disabled Access.
- Colmworth Beds
COLMWORTH AND NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB
- Membership fees from £380.
- Colmworth Beds
COLMWORTH CARPET BOWLS CLUB
- Carpet bowls. Ages teenage upwards. Membership fee £5 pa plus £1.50 weekly fee.
- Colmworth Beds
COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY - BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
- Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service covers the area served by Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and Luton Borough Council. The Combined Fire Authority (CFA) has elected Members from these authorities and oversees the Service.
- Beds
COMMISSIONS EAST
- "Commissions East is one of the UK's leading public art agencies. We work in partnership with the public and private sectors to develop and deliver outstanding visual arts projects". Information from Commissions East.
- Beds Cambs 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 voluntary & community groups in the county.
- Bedford Beds
COMMUNITY CHURCH - LUTON
- Community Church Luton is a Christian house church.
- Luton Beds
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE - CALL CENTRE
- On the website select the 'Find a Legal Advisor' tab to find lists of local solicitors, services and organisations which offer legal help and information. The service also produces a very useful set of factsheets about everyday legal situations which can be downloaded from their website.
- Beds Bucks Cambs Herts Northants
CONFERENCE GUIDE EAST
- A guide to conference facilities in Bedfordshire and the East of England.
- Beds Cambs Herts
CONNECTIONS COUNSELLING SERVICE
- An inter-denominational team of Christians offering professional counselling & workshops (supervision of counsellors). 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 £35 per 50-min session. Charitable donations enable reduced cost counselling to be offered to those in difficult financial circumstances. Disabled access.
- Bedford Beds
CONNEXIONS BEDFORDSHIRE
- "Connexions is available to all young people and can offer up to date information on jobs, education and benefits, as well as helping with other issues you might have, like housing, relationships, bullying, your rights... " (website). For young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 years for those with additional needs. There are a number of Access Points accross the area. Please see the website for details. There is a searchable jobs database on the website and also information about apprenticeships.
- Beds Cambs Herts
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION - BEDFORD AND KEMPSTON
- Constituency of Bedford and Kempston. Fundraising and political campaigning. Ages 18 upwards. 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." Ages 17 upwards. Membership fee £25, under 23 £5. Disabled access if arranged.
- 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
COOPER'S HILL (AMPTHILL)
- A site of Special Scientific Interest. Bedfordshire's last remaining area of heathland situated on the western outskirts of Ampthill. Managed by The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
- Ampthill Beds
COPLE PITS
- Former gravel diggings 3 miles east of Bedford. Managed by The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
- Cople 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. Disabled access.
- Bedford Beds
CORONER'S OFFICE - BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON
- The office covers Bedfordshire and Luton. Use the 'Find a Coroner' seach at the bottom of the Coroners' Society's home page to find the Coroner and other staff names. Clicking on 'Coroner' gives address and email details. To find out when an inquest took place, contact the relevant Coroner's Office. N.B. Records from the Coroner's office are closed for 75 years unless you have permission to view them from the Coroner. However local newspapers often have inquest reports.
- Bedford Beds
COUNCILLORS - BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Information and contact details of local councillors.
- Bedford Beds
COUNCILLORS - CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
- Information and contact details of local councillors.
- Beds
COUNCILLORS - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Information and contact details of local councillors.
- Luton Beds
COUNTRY DANCING / FOLK DANCING CLASSES - BEDFORD
- A country dancing/folk dancing class suitable for new class members or people with some experience. Partner not necessary. "A fun way to keep fit." Fee: £30 per 10 week term.
- Bedford Beds
COUNTRY MARKETS LTD
- Search for local farmers' markets by county, location or name.
- Beds Bucks Cambs Herts Northants
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. Ages 16 upwards. No membership fee. Disabled access.
- Bedford Beds
COWPER AND NEWTON MUSEUM
- Olney Bucks
CRANFIELD CEMETERY
- Local burial ground. Please contact the Parish Clerk for more information.
- 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
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
- Cranfield University is a wholly postgraduate institution and offers Masters degrees, Doctorates and professional development programmes.
- Cranfield Beds
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
- Cruse exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved to understand their grief and cope with their loss. To find a local branch visit the website and click on Cruse Branches and Local Contacts (Bedfordshire is in the Eastern England Region).
- 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: 8-16 (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.
- Leighton Linslade Beds
CUT-THROAT MEADOW (AMPTHILL)
- A small meadow situated on the eastern edge of Ampthill. Managed by The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
- Ampthill Beds
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 or £10 for those not in employment.
- Beds
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