2010
Diversity Calender 2010
SEPTEMBER
Friday, 10th September
Carers in Bedfordshire are holding their Annual General Meeting at The Weatherly Centre in Biggleswade, 11.30am to 3.00pm. There will be lots of activities and a buffet. If you will be attending, please let the organisers know on (01234) 214914.
Sunday, 12th September
Gujarati Mitra Mandal (Bedford) are holding an event on Sunday, 12th September. everyonw is welcome to come along and participate. For more details, please follow this link.
Monday, 13th September
Would you like to get involved in planning and organising the
International Day of Disabled People in Bedford Borough?
The Bedford Borough Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment Board is aware of the challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities when getting around the town and accessing facilities. The Board want to start addressing these issues by raising awareness and understanding on International Day of Disabled People - 3rd December 2010.
They need help from disabled people to plan and organise the event, decide which issues should be highlighted and who they should be highlighted to, eg: the Mayor, Planning Managers, Car Park Managers, Social Care Managers etc.
They would like to invite people with disabilities and anyone else who is concerned to attend a short meetiing on Monday 13th September, from 10.30am at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street.
To book a place at the meeting please contact Anona Hoyle, call (01234) 718345 or fax (01234) 276953
New Prince's Trust Teams
Due to the success of the 13 Prince’s Trust Teams YMCA Bedfordshire have run from Bedford, we are delivering two additional Team Programmes in Central Bedfordshire from September.
Team is for young (16 – 25) unemployed people who are keen to improve their employment prospects. It is a fun, packed, full time 12 week Programme with over 70% of those completing the course moving into employment, education or training.
The Houghton Regis Team 1 starts on 13th September
Contact Gavin on: 07572 445096
gavin@ymcabedfordshire.org.uk
The Bedford Team 14 starts on 20th September
Contact Cara: 07538 370787
cara@ymcabedfordshire.org.uk
The Biggleswade Team 1 starts on 27th September
Contact Chloe on: 07572 445126
chloe@ymcabedfordshire.org.uk
For a more detailed informatiokn about the Team Programme follow this link
15th September
Full of Life
The Bedford Borough Older People's Festival 2010 will be officially launched by the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, on 15th September, 10.00am at the Corn Exchange.
The Festival runs from 15th September to 1st October and will provide free health checks, advice about pensions and benefits, 'Equipment Drop-in Days' and opportunities to take part in fun and social activities such as dance and fitness exercise.
Please click here to see more information and the Festival Programme.
20th - 25th September
Goldington Week of Action - come along throughout the week, take part in a variety of different activities, talk about local community safety issues and find out more about the services available in your community.
22nd September
For anybody who is looking for a career or thinking about starting up their own business, come along to Church Lane and visit the Business Start-up Fair. For further details, please follow this link.
Thursday, 23rd September
Tavistock Community Centre is holding its Annual General Meeting at 6.45pm and is looking for new members for the Management Committee. Everyone is welcome, so please come along.
26th September
On Sunday September 26th the sound of music will be heard in village, town and city across the UK as the 2010 Bandstand Marathon strikes up in celebration of musicians and music nationally. The Bandstand Marathon forms one of the most widespread events in the Cultural Olympiad, part of the four year celebration of culture and traditions of the UK leading up to the Olympic Games in 2012. Hundreds of bands will be striking up at the same time on the same day and Bedford will be playing its part along the Embankment in Mill Meadows.
Come early to claim one of the free deckchairs available and settle down to an afternoon of superb entertainment by our nationally renowned Bedford Town Band. There will be traditional tea and cakes available and for a specialist twist, pancakes! Everyone is welcome!
29th September
Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS) are holding their Annual General Meeting at St Andrews Church Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, starting at 12noon. If you will be attending, please let the organisers know on (01234) 211381.
OCTOBER
Saturday, 2nd October
Commonwealth Connections
1.30pm - 4.00pm at Bedford Museum
Celebrate Black History Month with the Bedford African & Caribbean Forum. Experience a traditional Nigerian wedding Introduction Ceremony including food, costumes and customs. See and experience an African Initiation Mask from the Bedford Museum collections.
For more information call 01234 363925, 01234 353323 or visit
www.BedfordAfricanandCaribbeanforum.org.uk
Tuesday, 5th October
Queens Park Community Centre is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm. They are looking for new people to join the Management Committee, so come along and get involved.
2011
20th - 26th June
Refugee Week
Different pasts, shared future
During Refugee Week loads of events take place all across the UK, all of which explore refugee experiences. Whatever you’re into - whether its arts, music, food or just meeting people in your local area - Refugee Week will have an event for you. To find out more or take part, follow this link.