Bedford & District

Cerebral Palsy Society

Registered charity number: 207386


ENABLING PEOPLE LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY TO LIVE LIFE THEIR WAY

 

Welcome!

Welcome to the Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society website. There is information on all our services, information for parents and carers, staff and information on volunteering opportunities and fundraising projects.

News & Events 


Barn Dance
BDCPS will be hosting a Barn Dance on 17th March at Oakley Village Hall. Starting at 7pm. There will be a fabulous band, Kelly's Eye, who have performed all over the South East of England and a hot supper. Tickets are £12 for adults and £8 for children. For tickets 01234 351759.

Luton Airport Charity of the Year
BDCPS were proud to be nominated as one of Luton Airports Charity of the Year. Thank everyone who voted. Although we didn't win the public vote the Charity Partnership were impressed with the charity and are interested in offering other support in the future.

BDCPS Fundraising Ball 2012
Our bi-annual fundraising ball will held on 27th October 2012 at the Corn Exchange, Bedford. Last year we raised an amazing £14,000. This year we hope to beat that and the theme will be "no star is too far." Click here for more details!

Get your BDCPS hoody now!
Hoodies are on sale for £15 in a selection of colours.  Order yours now!

Christmas Fair, Bedford Saturday 10th December
BDCPS joined Father Christmas on his procession in his Mercedes into Bedford town centre on Saturday 10th December. We collected a great £241.20 and the young people got a free fride on the carousel! Thanks to everyone who supported us!

   

   


Luton Airport Charity of the Year
BDCPS have been shortlisted as one of Luton Airports contenders for charity of the year this year. We would really appreciate if you would vote for us. All it takes is a look at www.london-luton.co.uk/en/charity-partnership and a click of the button to vote for us. Please vote and  spread the word to anyone in your address book. It would be so good for us to get this as it will put our name out there some more and of course we will be able to look at new developments if we are lucky enough to get funds from becoming their charity of the year.

Pride of Bedford Awards 2011
BDCPS were proudly nominated for two Pride of Bedford Awards - Services to the Community and Sue Leonard for Volunteer of the Year. The awards ceremony was held Wednesday 30th November. All the nominees were extreremly worthy therefore unfortunately we didn't win this year. Thanks for the nominations and everyone who voted.

Skools Playscheme 2011!
Playscheme is over for another year. An amazing three weeks was had by all the young people, staff and volunteers. A fun day was held on the last day to celebrate all the young peoples achievements and a great £541 was raised. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped to make Playscheme 2011 such a success! A selection of pictures can be seen here.
                      
Caldecotte Xperience Residential
The fun was over after Playscheme as BDCPS held their residential trip from 22nd to 24th August at Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes. It was an amazing experience for all involved! The young people, staff and volunteers all enjoyed activities included archery, caving, sailing and fencing. The young people enjoyed staying away from home for two nights, cooking and even a trip the the pub! A selection of pictures can be seen here.


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The Greatest Show on Earth 2011!
Well done to everyone involved in the Crique Fantastique production! It was such great fun and all the young people and staff were amazing to work with throughout! Pictures will be available on here soon. DVDs are also now on sale for £6.

 

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