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Get ready for the Higgins’ Grand Re-opening

On June 12, 2013
The Higgins Bedford

After a very long and very extensive refurbishment, the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Museum will finally be re-opening to the public on 21st June this year. The refurbishment also includes its name, which will be just ‘The Higgins.’

The Higgins will re-emerge as the premier art gallery [...]

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All aboard the Folly Express

On June 10, 2013
Young Passenger at Forest of Marston Vale

After much planning with the guys at the Forest of Marston Vale, we have a special event to announce to you all – the Folly Express.

This event combines what we both do best – trains and walking. You will walk from the Forest [...]

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Boat trips on the River Great Ouse

On June 4, 2013
River Great Ouse Bedford

The River Great Ouse is undoubtedly the jewel in Bedford’s crown. In fact, as the weather is nice I may go and sit down in the park and enjoy it at lunchtime. But another way that you can enjoy it is the brand new Bedford Community Boat, shortly to be [...]

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We are on Instagram!

On May 30, 2013
Instagram Logo

Just when you couldn’t think of any other ways to connect with us, we’ve only come up with another one! Alongside our Facebook Page, Twitter, and Storify, you can now connect with us on Instagram!

To connect with [...]

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Volunteers for Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre

On May 29, 2013
Old Ridgmont Station Building

As you are all no doubt aware (we’ve been banging on about it long enough), as part of the Ridgmont Station Building project the Heritage Centre is due to open in late summer and will be managed by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity. It is likely to be open until the [...]

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Welcome to the Friends of Aspley Guise Station Adoption Group

On May 28, 2013
Aspley Guise Train

Welcome to the home of the Friends of Aspley Guise Station Adoption Group on the web!

Aspley Guise station has been adopted by a committed group of volunteers from the local area. They have already been hard at work, and regularly monitor the station to ensure everything is up-to-scratch, and report any damage to the station. They are still at [...]

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Services on Monday 27th May 2013

On May 23, 2013
Fenny Stratford Station

Just a quickie, this. As its yet another Bank Holiday next week, there will be some changes to our services as is the usual. The changes are:

Saturday 25th May – Normal Saturday service Sunday 26th May – No services all day Monday 27th May – No services all day

Trains return to normal on [...]

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Woburn Sands Station Mural is unveiled

On May 22, 2013
Kids posing by Woburn Sands Station Mural

Passengers using Woburn Sands station may notice that the Bedford-bound platform is a little bit brighter nowadays, and that’s because a brand new mural now adorns it!

Created by children from Fulbrook Middle School, the theme of the mural is Woburn Sands from the train window. It shows all the [...]

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Inside the new Ridgmont Station Building

On May 20, 2013
Ridgmont Station June 2011

Last week, we paid a little visit to the new Ridgmont Station Building to have a look around inside. I have to say that the contractors have done a stunning job. So stunning we managed to take a few videos of the inside while we were there.

(Apologies now for the quality. The video was [...]

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May Bank Holiday Train Services

On May 2, 2013
Train approaching Millbrook Station

No doubt many of you are making plans for the May Bank Holiday (6th May). I’m going to be doing a fun run in Flitwick, myself. But anyway, our train services will be altered over the Bank Holiday. They are as follows:

Saturday 4th May – Normal Saturday service Sunday 5th May – No trains [...]
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  • What's Happening

    Bike Week Bike Ride - The Forest Centre

    Bike Week Bike Ride - The Forest Centre

    June 19th, 2013

    In our third bike ride of Bike Week, we are promoting what is probably the best bike ride for famili[...]

    Bike Week Bike Ride - Grand Union Canal

    Bike Week Bike Ride - Grand Union Canal

    June 18th, 2013

    Sometimes, our canals provide absolutely fantastic cycling routes that are great for all the family.[...]

    Bike Week Bike Ride - Route 51

    Bike Week Bike Ride - Route 51

    June 17th, 2013

     You may not know this, but this week its National Bike Week. To celebrate it, we are doing our bit [...]

    What's On this Week - Sunday 16th June 2013

    What's On this Week - Sunday 16th June 2013

    June 16th, 2013

    Get this - we are on time this week. Probably because I'm doing this on a Friday afternoon in the of[...]

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