Make it Happen – From Idea to Reality

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Wednesday 9th September 2026

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel
Tavistock Room
2 St Mary’s Street
Bedford
MK42 0AR

18:00 – 19:30

Got a creative idea?  Wondering how to make it a reality?  Want to organise a project for your local community? 

This speed-dating style networking session for creatives and community groups offers practical support to help you make your creative idea a reality. Meet experts on different aspects of producing creative activities and seek advice. With Matthews Jones (1DegreeEast) and Jo Hudson-Lett (Hear Me Out/Just Purple Presents).  

Hear from local people who have made their ideas a reality and find out how they made it work. You’ll receive a pack full of useful templates for planning your ideas and we’ll signpost you to a range of useful places to go for more information.

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