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Any groups working to develop and promote local voluntary and community activity in Bedfordshire can post notices on this page. This may include vacancies, items for sale, details of events - send details to our Training and Information Co-ordinator by email. Send any volunteering opportunities, including trustee vacancies to our Volunteer Centre.

This page has now been split into sections; For Sale, Events, Offers/Wanted, Organisations.

 
For Sale
Colour Printer for Sale - Offers accepted Posted 09/06/09
Voluntary and Community Action has recently upgraded its printing and copier equipment and now has a Ricoh CL7300 colour printer to sell...more info
 
Events
Linslade Tennis Club - Easter Camps Posted 11/03/10
Linslade Tennis Club are holding Easter Junior Tennis Camps during the Easter Holidays...more info
 
Micro Coaches Posted 11/03/10
Thanks to funding from Capacitybuilders, the Micro Coaches Programme offers 3 hour dedicated Peer2Peer Support sessions from individuals working in social enterprises in the East of England to other Social Enterprises in the region...more info
 
Totternhoe Players Production Posted 10/03/10

Hard on the heels of their recent success with “Rumplestiltskin”, the Totternhoe Players are setting their sights on the stars, a new production of Jonathan Goodson’s Murder Mystery “Death Beneath the Stars”....more info

 

MS Society - Leighton Buzzard Branch – wheel & walk

Posted 08/03/10

A 5km wheel & walk on Saturday 3rd July 2010 is a great way to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis, also raise funds to help local people affected by MS, or raise funds for your own favourite charity....more info

 
HULA - Spring Open Day Posted 25/02/10
HULA are holding a Spring Open Day on Sunday 14 March with a 'Bunny Bonanza'....more info
 
Samaritans -  Introductory Days Posted 24/02/10

Samaritans are ordinary people from all walks of life, who give up time each week to help anyone in crisis....more info

 
Scalextric Spring Nationals Posted 02/02/10
Stewartby Club Raceway presents The Scalextric Spring Nationals on Sunday 28 March....more info
 
Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers Cafes
Posted 24/07/09

Carers in Bedfordshire now have Carers Cafes running regularly from 1pm till 5pm on Saturdays every month. The cafes are for all family carers, their cared for and immediate family....more info

 
Offers/Wanted
Tables and Chairs - FREE to good home or donation to Charity! Posted 04/11/09
Allianz Insurance plc in Milton Keynes have tables and chairs that they would like to donate to a Charity. They are the long type of table you might get in a school or canteen with very solid wooden chairs without arms. Contact Danielle Howard on 01908 683834.
 
Do you want some help? Posted 15/09/09
Two young ladies from Houghton Regis/Dunstable would like to offer their services to help in some way in a homeworking role, they are prepared to help with regular mailings or labelling, stapling etc. within their own home. For more information contact Glyn Morren on 01582 867240.
 
Have you got Artistic Skills? Posted 01/06/09
Bedfordshire and Luton Mind are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to help a small group of adults with their art sesssions on Mondays in Leighton Buzzard. For more information contact David Verney on 01525 844160 or email david@bedsandlutonmind.org.uk
 
Any Unwanted Garden Equipment? Posted 02/09/09
1st Totternhoe Scout Group are developing an allotment with the involvement of 65 local youngsters. They are looking for any unwanted garden equipment that will help them with the project (no chemicals please) The youngsters will be taught about eco-friendly planting and healthy eating alongside the community spirit that the project promises. Please contact Mark Fry (Scout Leader) on 07772714496 if you are able to help.
 
Organisations
Leighton Buzzard Information Online Posted 04/01/10
A directory and guide to Leighton Buzzard for residents, visitors and business...click here
 
The National Blood Service - Luton Donor Centre Posted 30/07/09
Please support your local donor centre, currently only 4% of the eligible population choose to donate blood so they are always looking for new donors. Please visit the Luton Donor Centre in St Georges Square, go to www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23 for more information.
 

R.A.V.E BUS

Posted 26/10/09

The R.A.V.E Bus is a mobile venue which can be used as a youth or community meeting place, a focal point of contact or a mobile office....more info

 
CAN DO MORE! Posted 28/10/09

CAN   Community   Drug   Programme, are based at 22 Grove  Place,  Bedford,  where they have increased  their capacity  with  the  use  of  5  client  rooms,  offering  a timetable  with  a  variety  of  new  groups.  CAN   has  a  specialist  staff  team,  drawn  from  a  variety  of  professions,  offering  a  free,  confidential  service  of   support  to  anyone  over  the  age  of  18  with  drug  related  issues... more info  

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