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21/08/2026
The Wednesday FREE exclusive SEND only Inflatable sessions for families who live in Bedford Borough, are continuing across the summer holiday
At Kempston Academy
⏰ 45-minute bookable slots
Two age groups available:
🎈 5–16 years
🎈 17–25 years
A fantastic chance to socialise, have fun and enjoy an active session in a welcoming space.
📩 Book now: Email [email protected]
21/08/2026
Can you help? A journalist has been in touch and would like to speak to families who have very young sibling carers (aged 5 years and under) who are providing care to a disabled brother or sister. If you would like to get involved in this piece, contact us at the link below. https://sibs.beaconforms.com/form/75f0e136
Come and bring the children to What's On Bedford Borough opposite JD Sports and see the fabulous train sets. 🚂Thomas The Tank is here! We are open from 10am to 4pm.
Kempston & District Model Railway Society KDMRS
Bedford Borough Family Hubs
19/08/2026
If you haven’t already please check out our Carers Handbook
Post from Spectrum Community Arts WE’RE OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! 🐠✨
Today we’re kicking off our Summer Sensory Story Exploration Workshops with Tiddler!
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be bringing lots of sensory storytelling, music, movement, creativity and fun to The Forest Centre. 🎵
We still have spaces available for ages 4 - 17, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, there’s still time to book!
🐠 Tiddler: 18th–20th August
£10 per participant | 6 spaces per session
Parent/carers are required to stay within the workshop and actively support participants.
🦁 Down in the Jungle: 24th–26th August
📍 The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
£15 per participant | 8 spaces per session
Parent/carers are required to stay within the workshop and actively support participants.
These sessions are specially designed for children and young people with complex SEND and/or PMLD.
👉 Find out more and book:
https://www.spectrumca.co.uk/sensoryexplorationworkshops
PLEASE SHARE! 💜 If you know a child or young person who would love these sensory sessions, please pass this on.
Questions or any trouble signing up? Email us at [email protected], and we'll be happy to help
We can’t wait for two weeks of sensory storytelling magic! ✨
19/08/2026
Last SEND Family Adventure Activity session on Friday this week (21st Aug) 🗓️
An amazing opportunity for your child to try something new, have fun and make some fantastic memories with you in a fully inclusive environment ✨ 🌈
✨ Have a go on our climbing wall
🏹 Try traditional archery
🎯 Take on our slingshots & giant inflatable dart board
👨👩👧👦 Small group sessions
💙 Parents stay and join in too — siblings are welcome!
The sessions are fully funded by Bedford Borough Council for eligible SEND families.
18/08/2026
We’re Hiring: Children’s Services Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of autistic children, young people and their families?
Autism Bedfordshire is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Children’s Services Coordinator to join our team. 💙
✨ Permanent position
📍 Location: Bedford, with travel across Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes
⏰ Hours: 30–37.5 hours per week
💷 Salary: £27,716–£31,629 FTE per year
📅 Closing date: 17th September 2026 at 12pm
🗓️ Interviews: 24th & 25th September 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to take an important role in coordinating and developing our children’s services, helping us continue to provide meaningful support for autistic children, young people and their families.
💻 Interested in joining us?
Find out more about the role and apply through our website:
👉 www.autismbedfordshire.net/vacancies-and-volunteering/
📧 If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lauren Barry at [email protected].
📢 Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Please share this post and help us spread the word!
18/08/2026
It's back! 🤩
We are so happy to share that The Mark Rutherford School and Harpur Trust Portable Planetarium is returning to Bedford Central Library! Join us for a tour around the solar system and learn all about our place in the universe.
***Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.*** Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book spaces for all attending, including adults, using the link in the comments.
Friday 28th August
Session 1 – 11.15am-12pm
Session 2 – 12.05pm-12.50pm
Session 3 – 2pm-2.45pm
Session 4 – 2.50pm-3.35pm
Saturday 29th August
Session 5 – 10.15am-11am
Session 6 – 11.05am-11.50am
Session 7 – 12.55am-1.40pm
Session 8 – 1.45pm–2.30pm
This is a free event funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.