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🌳Please be aware the tree that has fallen and is blocking the path between Miller Close and Oakley Road has been reporte...
01/06/2026

🌳Please be aware the tree that has fallen and is blocking the path between Miller Close and Oakley Road has been reported to the Bedford Borough Council for clearance. They will get to it as soon as they are able.

⛔️For your own safety, please do not attempt to squeeze passed the tree or to move it.

⚽🌞 Shared Spaces = Shared Responsibility 🌞⚽The playing field has been buzzing with activity recently, from youth footbal...
01/06/2026

⚽🌞 Shared Spaces = Shared Responsibility 🌞⚽

The playing field has been buzzing with activity recently, from youth football and family gatherings to children enjoying the warmer evenings. It’s fantastic to see our public spaces so well used and appreciated 👏

Unfortunately, the fun sometimes leaves an unwanted afterparty behind:
🥤 Drinks bottles
🍔 Food packaging
🍾 Broken glass
🎈 Balloon fragments scattered across the grass

While our caretakers work hard to keep these areas tidy, they shouldn’t have to spend time clearing up avoidable mess after every busy weekend.

Please help us keep Clapham clean and safe by leaving public spaces exactly as you would hope to find them.

Nobody wants a football match interrupted by broken glass or a toddler discovering a confetti field of popped balloon pieces hidden in the grass. Nature already provides enough surprises without adding “mystery shards” into the mix 😅

Thank you to the many residents who already do the right thing. Your care for the village genuinely shows 💚

🌿✨ Love Where You Live ✨🌿Riverside Gardens and the King George V Playing Field are some of Clapham’s greatest community ...
29/05/2026

🌿✨ Love Where You Live ✨🌿

Riverside Gardens and the King George V Playing Field are some of Clapham’s greatest community assets. They belong to all of us and are enjoyed by residents of every age, every single day.

Recently however, there has been an increase in:
❌ Litter left after gatherings
❌ Broken bottles and glass
❌ Balloon debris after parties and celebrations

Please remember that these areas are not self-cleaning fairylands powered by woodland magic 🧚‍♀️ Sadly, real people have to tidy them, often early in the morning and in all weathers.

The Parish Council funds caretaking and maintenance from public money, which ultimately comes from local taxpayers. Every unnecessary clean-up is time and money that could be spent improving village facilities elsewhere.

So here’s our simple plea:
💚 Enjoy the parks
💚 Celebrate responsibly
💚 Respect other users
💚 Leave no trace behind

A cleaner, safer and friendlier village starts with all of us.
Thank you Clapham 🙌

Ever wondered what’s living in the grass beneath your feet? 🌱🐜Step into a hidden world this 31st May with our Insect Saf...
28/05/2026

Ever wondered what’s living in the grass beneath your feet? 🌱🐜

Step into a hidden world this 31st May with our Insect Safari Adventure!

Guided by expert entomologist Tim Newton, you’ll:
🔍 Discover fascinating insects in their natural habitat
🔬 Examine them under a microscope
🌿 Learn how these tiny creatures shape our ecosystem

📍 Twinwood Aviation Museum, Clapham
⏰ 10:30am | 12:30pm | 2pm
💷 £5 adults | Kids FREE

Perfect for nature lovers, budding scientists, and curious explorers of all ages.

Come see the wild side of the small world! 🐞✨

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Indoor option if weather turns. Sensible footwear advised.

♻️ Early Waste & Recycling Collections During Hot Weather ☀️With temperatures across Bedford Borough reaching well into ...
26/05/2026

♻️ Early Waste & Recycling Collections During Hot Weather ☀️

With temperatures across Bedford Borough reaching well into the 30s this week, waste, recycling and food waste collections may start earlier than usual to help protect frontline crews working in extremely challenging conditions.

Please help collection teams by:

🗑 Putting bins out the night before collection
🪢 Tying food waste bags securely and keeping lids closed
🚗 Parking considerately to allow access for collection vehicles

While every effort will be made to complete all scheduled collections, there may occasionally be delays due to vehicle issues or staffing pressures. If your bin is not collected, please leave it out overnight as crews will aim to return the following day.

Thank you for your patience and support for crews continuing to deliver this essential service during the hot weather. 🌡️

🌟 Supporting Young Talent in Clapham 🌟There’s something special happening in our village… and it starts here.Local artis...
24/05/2026

🌟 Supporting Young Talent in Clapham 🌟

There’s something special happening in our village… and it starts here.

Local artist Dylan Gilbert is stepping onto the stage for his first ever live performance – and you’re invited to be part of the moment 🎸

📅 30th May
⏰ Doors open 6:30pm
📍 Clapham Village Hall
💷 £5 per head

This isn’t just a gig. It’s the beginning of a journey. No filters, no second takes… just raw, live music and the kind of energy you only get when someone takes that first big leap.

🎶 You’ll either say “I was there”… or wish you were.

Even better, it’s all for a fantastic cause, supporting Cancer Research UK ❤️

🍻 Bar open | All welcome

Let’s show up for our young talent and give Dylan the crowd he deserves. The future of music might just be starting right here in Clapham.

🚆 Reminder: East West Rail Community Event – Tomorrow 📍A quick reminder that our East West Rail information and feedback...
16/05/2026

🚆 Reminder: East West Rail Community Event – Tomorrow 📍

A quick reminder that our East West Rail information and feedback session is taking place tomorrow.

🗓 Sunday 17th May
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Village Hall

To find out how the proposals will affect Clapham, this is your chance to take a closer look and have your say.

🗺️ We’ll have plans and maps available to help bring the proposals to life, and we’re keen to hear your feedback. Your input will directly inform the Parish Council’s consultation response.

👥 You’ll also be able to speak with:

Cllr. Phillipa Simms
Cllr. Eric Cooper

Drop in at any time during the session—we look forward to seeing you there.

🌱🥔 Allotment Association AGM – You’re Invited! 🥔🌱Pull on your wellies (optional) and bring your ideas… it’s time for our...
16/05/2026

🌱🥔 Allotment Association AGM – You’re Invited! 🥔🌱

Pull on your wellies (optional) and bring your ideas… it’s time for our annual get-together at the heart of the growing community 🌿

🗓 Sunday 17th May
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Trading Hut

Join us for the Allotment Association AGM, where we’ll chat about the past year, share plans for the seasons ahead, and most importantly, hear from you.

💬 This is your chance to:

Raise any issues, suggestions or concerns
Help shape the future of the allotments
Take part in electing the new committee and key officers

🥔 Free lunch provided!
Enjoy jacket potatoes with a choice of toppings (including vegetarian & gluten-free options), plus hot and cold drinks. Good food, good company, and plenty of growing inspiration.

🌼 Interested in joining the committee?
We’d love to have you involved—just drop us an email beforehand or simply put your hand up on the day. No long speeches required!

Come along, have your say, and dig into what’s next 🌱

📢 Reminder: Parish Meetings – Tuesday 19th MayResidents are warmly invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Parish Electo...
14/05/2026

📢 Reminder: Parish Meetings – Tuesday 19th May

Residents are warmly invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Parish Electors, followed by the AGM of the King George V Playing Field Trust and the AGM of Clapham Parish Council.

📍 Clapham Methodist Church Hall
🕖 From 7.00pm
📅 Tuesday 19th May

All residents are welcome to come along and hear updates on important matters affecting the parish, including:

🚆 East West Rail public consultation response
🚗 Parking issues across the parish
🛣️ Highways concerns and local traffic matters

This is an important opportunity to hear what is happening locally, ask questions, and take part in parish life.

Agendas are available on the Parish Council website here:
https://clapham-pc.gov.uk/category/archive/

We hope to see as many residents as possible there.

🎸 Supporting Young Talent in Clapham: Dylan Gilbert Live 🎸Clapham is set to host an exciting evening of live music as a ...
14/05/2026

🎸 Supporting Young Talent in Clapham: Dylan Gilbert Live 🎸

Clapham is set to host an exciting evening of live music as a talented young local artist takes to the stage for the very first time.

On Saturday 30th May, Dylan Gilbert will perform his first ever live concert at Clapham Village Hall, marking the start of what promises to be a bright musical journey. This special event offers residents the chance to support emerging talent right here in our community.

Billed as a raw and authentic performance with “no filters, no second takes – just rock,” the evening promises an energetic and memorable experience for all who attend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to witness a local performer at the very beginning of their live music career.

Event Details

📅 Date: 30th May
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Clapham Village Hall
💷 Tickets: £5 per person

In addition to showcasing local talent, the event will also support a very important cause, with proceeds going towards Cancer Research UK.

Guests can enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with the bar open throughout the evening. All members of the community are encouraged to come along and show their support.

As the event itself puts it: “You’ll either say ‘I was there’… or wish you were.”

We look forward to seeing the village come together for what promises to be a fantastic night of music and community spirit.

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Clapham Parish Council
Bedford
MK416BS

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 5pm

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+447547675563

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