Any groups working to develop and promote local voluntary and community activity in Mid or North Bedfordshire can post notices on this page. This may include your upcoming events, details of room hire and items for sale.

Please email details to mark@yourcvs.org

Events

Volunteering Open Days

Friday 27th August 2010

Friday 3rd September 2010

Friday 10th September 2010

Drop In

at

Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford

Chat to Volunteer Centre Staff and we can suggest where you volunteer. YOU tell us what you are interested in and WE will find the perfect opportunity for you.

For more details call 01234 213 100

For details of local volunteering opportunities visit www.volunteeringbedford.org.uk and search via the Do-It Search Box

The Bedford Borough Older People’s Festival 2010

Wednesday 15th September 2010

at the Bedford Corn Exchange

10am to 3pm

Bedford Borough Third Sector Assembly

Tuesday 21st September 2010
9.30am-1pm

Corn Exchange, Bedford
Get this date in your diary!

More information on 01234 354366 or email assembly@yourcvs.org

Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seekers Support AGM

Wednesday 29th September 2010

1pm at St. Andrew's Church, Kimbolton Road, Bedford

Light Refreshments from 12.30pm

Bedfordshire Safeguarding Adults Conference

Monday 11th October 2010

The Rufus Centre, Flitwick

Abuse is everybody’s business - Safeguarding is our responsibility

Bedford Borough Council, and Central Bedfordshire Council  working with NHS Bedfordshire, the Police and local voluntary sector partners, is committed to protecting vulnerable adults. We would like to invite you to one of two sessions being delivered at the Bedfordshire Safeguarding Adults Conference

Morning session - Abuse is everybody’s business - 9.30am to 12.30pm

Understanding abuse and what it means for vulnerable people.

Suitable for anyone who may come into contact with a vulnerable person through their personal or professional life, and would like to know more about spotting the signs of abuse and what to do about it. 

Afternoon session - Safeguarding is our responsibility - 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Understanding impacts of abuse and how to prevent it.

Suitable for all care professionals, including social workers, nurses, police, care home workers, housing staff

To book a place log on to adult.protection@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or telephone Dawn Morris on 0300 300 8122

Both events will include tea/coffee

Charity Ball / Equality & Diversity Awards Evening

Friday 22nd October 2010

The Barns Hotel, Bedford

7.30 pm – Late

3-Course Dinner

Dress Code: National Costume, Black Tie or Evening Dress. Tickets: £25 each. Tables of 10 available – please reserve early. For tickets & reservations, call: Robyn Anderson at Beds REC, 36 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD. Tel: 01234 350459 or email: brecnews@hotmail.com

Central Bedfordshire Third Sector Assembly

Tuesday 23rd November 2010 (provisional)

Venue to be determined

For more details contact partnerships@action-centralbeds.org.uk

Charities in Bedford Association

General Knowledge Quiz Night

Supporting Local Charities

Wednesday 19th January 2011 - 7.30pm for 8pm start

White Horse Public House, Newnham Avenue, Bedford

Teams of up to 6. £5 per person including ploughman's supper

Book a table know by ringing 01234 354366

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Samaritans

The first Monday of every month your local Samaritans are having an Open Evening devoted to recruiting volunteers. All are Welcome! Join in at 7.30pm until 8.30pm at Bedford Samaritans, 23 Foster Hill Road, Bedford. Tel: 01234 211211.

Rooms for Hire

CVS Meeting Rooms - 43 Bromham Road. Bedford

CVS have three meeting rooms available for hire here at the Bedford Centre for Voluntary Services for members and non-members. They are ideal for meetings, training sessions and interviews.

All of our rooms are available for hire from 9am – 5pm.

Prices are per hour in respect of room hire.

The Harpur Room

The Harpur Room is a ground-floor meeting room for up to 40 people theatre style or 20 people boardroom style. Equipped with tables and comfortable chairs it is ideal for training sessions, meetings or away days. Cost (per hour):

• £5.00 - Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £10.00 - Non-Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £20.00 - Other (Non-Voluntary)

The Rex Woods Meeting Room

The Rex Woods Meeting Room is situated on the first floor, but is fully accessible by lift. It caters for up to twelve people and is ideal smaller training sessions or meetings. Cost (per hour):

• £3.00 - Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £6.00 - Non-Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £10.00 - Other (Non-Voluntary)

Visit CVS Meeting Room Hire for more details

The King’s Arms Trust - Ampthill Road, Bedford

The King’s Arms Trust has recently completed the purchase of the front section of the ex-Crayola building (now renamed King’s House) in the Ampthill Road and has offices available for rent. Please call 07827 398379 for details.

BPHA - Community House - 28 Faldo Road, Bedford

BPHA's Community House (28 Faldo Road, Bedford) is available to all agencies wishing to run outreach sessions. This enables your organisation to engage with people right in the heart of Cauldwell and Kingsbrook. Contact Jim Playle on 1234 221289 or at jim.playle@bpha.org.uk

St Thomas More Theatre and Activity Centre

Following a multi million pound development at St Thomas More School we now have a state of the art, fully equipped theatre and a large multi purpose activity centre and gym in school.

Whilst being used for PE, Drama and Performing Arts lessons, we are anxious to make these new spaces available to local community and voluntary groups.

The theatre seats 200 and is equipped with excellent sound and light systems. As it has a quality data projection system it would also be a venue suitable for meetings and conferences.

The Activity centre boasts a new gym area with treadmills, cross trainers, rowing machines and weights and the hall space has specialist cushioned flooring as well as a mirrored area suitable for Dance lessons. There are brand new changing/showering facilities and a large welcoming entrance hall.

Both facilities are suitable for wheelchair access

The school is centrally situated in Brickhill with good public transport links and parking facilities.

If you wish to make a further enquiries about our new facility please contact the school on 01234 400222 and we can discuss your requirements.

Stables Christian Centre

Bolnhurst

Meeting rooms for hire, in tranquil rural setting, with use of kitchen and access to 5 acres of grounds, including woodland and meadow. Ideal for planning days, small youth events etc. 15 minutes’ drive from Bedford. Please see our website: www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk , phone: 01234 376237 and/or call in to view the facilities.

Project 229

229 Bedford Road, Kempston

Office to rent - We have an office to rent on the first floor of Project 229. Includes fixed office furniture (desk with drawers, cupboards and shelves). Broadband access available.

We are looking for a community group or organisation who would like to be based in the heart of our pro-active community resource in Kempston. As well as access to high quality room hire facilities, you would have access to community resources and information as well as networking opportunities and the potential to develop partnership working. This is an ideal opportunity for a group who want to be more visible within the community. For more information contact 01234 840880 or comments@project229.org.

Rooms to rent - If you want to run a community activity, group or drop-in session or hold a meeting or conference we would love to talk to you!

• Hall@229 (up to 50 people) - Community Rate: £10ph and Business Rate: £17ph - Ideal for meetings, conference or group activities. PA system, projector for laptops and TV / DVD and video facilities available.
• Cafe@229 (15-20 people) -Community Rate: £8ph and Business Rate: £15ph - Available for hire in the evenings and late afternoons. Relaxed environment ideal for small groups and courses.
• Hotdesk@229 - Community Rate: £7ph and Business Rate: £12ph. Discount for regular use…

For more information contact 01234 840880 or bookings@project229.org

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The Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre

155 Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9RX

Conference Room (Seats 30 People)

£15 Per Hour

 Refreshments available on request

 Parking Nearby 

Book now by calling Val or Jenny on 01234 325781

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Bedford Creative Arts (BCA)

Special Room Hire Rates for Charitable and Voluntary Sector Organisations

Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) has a prime location on Bedford's busy High Street.  As well as providing a light and airy home for Bedford's only professional, contemporary art venue, BCA Gallery, it is also an excellent choice for meetings and small functions. Depending on when your activity would take place and the number of people you would like to invite, you have the choice of two spaces on our ground floor. The education room can accommodate up to 15 people offering quiet and privacy. Alternatively the gallery has greater capacity, seating upto 30 people, and offers a suitable space for talks and discussion forums.

Each space has tea and coffee making facilities and requests for technical equipment can be made. The entire ground floor of the building is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs and guide dogs are welcome throughout. There is a hire charge for each space of £15 per hour. Day rates can be negotiated on a case by case basis.   

BCA is just half a mile from the bus and rail stations. Short stay parking (for 2 hours) is available on the Embankment and Long Stay parking is available on Lurke Street. Both are about 150 metres from gallery. A map detailing our location can be downloaded from our website or sent to you.

If you are interested in hiring BCA Gallery or our education room for a meeting or function, or would just like more information, please contact Katie Walton on 01234 818670 or email katiew@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk

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Bedford Foyer

Conduit Road, Bedford

Need a place to host your meeting? Then look no further!

Bedford Foyer has a café and meeting room available for hire, with tea and coffee making facilities. Situated on Conduit Road close to both the town centre and the train station, with parking, the Foyer can offer the ideal solution to your meeting venue problems! £15 per hour.

Please contact Helen Murfitt at Bedford Foyer for more information or to book a meeting on (01234) 221270 or helenm@bpha.org.uk

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Bedford i-kan

38 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD

Bedford i-kan offers town centre office space and services for fledgling businesses from all sectors, including the voluntary sector. Housed in a period property with dedicated parking and easy access to all public transport options, i-kan provides a mixture of virtual, hot-desk and permanent space, latest IT infrastructure (hardware/software) and phones/lines, meeting spaces, networking opportunities and on-site business support and events. All this is backed by the credibility and track record of Bedford Development Agency through Bedford Borough Council. For information contact Alan Levy, Manager, on 0845 888 4526 or find more information at www.bedfordi-kan.com

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Nooria Mission Hall

1B Brereton Road, Bedford, MK40 1HU

Small Hall Room that comfortably seats up to 70 people

£30 first two hours, then £10 per hour

Book now by calling 01234 359700 or by emailing nooriamission@hotmail.co.uk

Website: www.nooriamission.org

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Also visit CVS Meeting Room Hire for details of available rooms at 43 Bromham Road, Bedford

Items For Sale or For Free

More details to follow