The Bedford Podcast

<p>After the break, Elaine reveals what's coming next for Bedford Creative Arts — including a theatre group for refugees, a children's pop-up Museum of Small and Overlooked Things, and an ambitious collaboration with...

<p>We sit down with Elaine Midgley, director of Bedford Creative Arts — a charity using creativity as a social tool across Bedford for over 40 years. Elaine shares her journey from aspiring actress to arts manager, and...

<p>David Sims returns to the Bedford podcast for another deep dive into the rich history of Kempston. In this first half, we explore the story behind the mock-Tudor almshouses on Bedford Road, built through the...

<p>After a short break, David Sims is back with more Kempston gems — including additional contenders for the Seven Wonders, such as the Springfield Asylum and the mysterious Priory. The conversation then turns to the...

<p>After years of living on the edge, Neil reached a breaking point—and made a decision that changed his life forever. In the second half of the podcast, he shares how he quit drugs overnight, rebuilt his life through...

<p>Neil Mills grew up in South London surrounded by gangs, drugs and chaos. Bullied at school and labelled a “lost cause” by teachers, he drifted into crime at a young age and quickly became the person everyone expected...

<p>In the second half, Richard shares the mindset behind his biggest adventures — from kayaking to Alaska and racing the Devizes to Westminster, to cycling across the Sahara and paddling from Niagara Falls to New York...

<p>In this episode of The Bedford Podcast, Ken Parsons sits down with adventurer, entrepreneur and outdoor pioneer Richard Harpham. From growing up in Bromham and finding his tribe at Bedford Blues, to kayaking across...

<p>In Part One, Ken Parsons speaks with Bedford-born athlete Tara Adams about her early life, local roots, and remarkable journey into elite sport. Tara reflects on growing up in Bedford, influential family moments, and...

<p>Part Two takes the conversation far beyond Bedford as Tara Adams recounts some of the most extreme challenges of her life. She describes rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in a small crewed boat, facing storms...

<p><b>In this episode, we sit down with Kempston historian and local legend David Sims for a rich, humorous, and deeply personal journey through the town’s past. From the iconic Kempston Barracks to the much-loved...

<p>This ok for the synopsis and title? Ken talks to Beth Brittain. This episode of the Bedford Podcast features Bethany Brittain (née Dix), a double world champion dodgeball player and former Super League netball...

<p>Mike Rayer discusses moving to Bedford with his young family and how the town became home. He recalls his early impressions, Bedford’s welcoming spirit, and how community values shaped his coaching and leadership...

<p>Today on the Bedford podcast, Bedford’s Director of Rugby <b>Mike Rayer</b> talks about his early days growing up beside his local Welsh rugby club. He shares how community, family, and passion shaped his love for...

<p>In this episode of The Bedford Podcast, we sit down with Pritti, whose journey is as inspiring as it is rooted in our community. From moving to the area and making her mark through hard work, resilience, and passion...