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In the 1920s, airships represented the future of carbon-neutral air travel. Bedford was being developed by the UK Government as a global hub for a bold new era of aviation. But in 1930, tragedy struck. The R.101 airship crashed on its maiden voyage from Bedford to Karachi, killing 48 people and and raising questions about…

Embark on a magical journey with Julia Jarman’s much-loved Ben & Bella book series through a series of specially designed literary trails created for young children aged 3 to 7 and their families. Commissioned by Bedford Borough Council as part of Bedford’s Year of Reading 2025, this exciting project encourages little readers and their grown-ups…

Bedford Producer Hub aims to support practitioners creating a diverse range of projects which benefit local participants and audiences and are relevant to local needs and wants. The Bedford Producer Hub is a FREE mentoring and networking opportunity for local, emerging creative producers delivered by 1DegreeEast in partnership with Bedford Creative Arts. Those in the Hub…

River/Flow/Connect is a Bedford Creative Arts project designed to deepen community engagement with the River Great Ouse in Kempston, Queen’s Park, Kingsbrook & Cauldwell, and Great Denham. Through artistic installations and creative activities, the project invites residents to connect with the river on their doorstep, fostering a sense of place and shared experience. This long-term…

There are currently around 50 empty units in Bedford town centre.  POP Art aims to harness the talent of Bedford’s creative community to rejuvenate the town and showcase local artistic talent.  POP – an acronym for Pride of Place – will provide artists with empty shop windows to display their work; turning unused spaces into…