Six Bedford Borough schools have been recognised by Bedford Music Hub for their contribution to music education when they were awarded the 'Music Mark Membership'. The schools were presented their certificates at a ceremony hosted by Bedford School.
The number of children living in absolute poverty across the UK has risen by 200,000 in a year, to a total of 3.7 million.
The Easter holidays are underway for schools in Bedford Borough, and there are a huge range of events and activities for children and families available locally.
Mayor Dave Hodgson was invited along to Putnoe Primary School this week, where he congratulated pupils and staff on winning the prestigious Platinum Artsmark award.
Health bosses have publicly acknowledged the important role played by Putnoe Walk-In Centre relieving the pressure on A&E over the winter period, which was one of the central arguments made by Mayor Dave Hodgson during the successful campaign to save the centre from closure.
We're looking forward to Saturday and the start of the Easter holiday activities at Bedford Borough Libraries, there's something planned for every day of the holidays that the libraries are open.