Great Bedfordian: Samantha Hughes - Bedford Independent In keeping with the Bedford Clanger's Irish theme this month, our Great Bedfordian is a stalwart of the Irish music scene in Bedford...

In keeping with the Bedford Clanger's St Patrick's Day theme, this month's Great Bedfordian is the queen of Bedford's Irish music scene, Samantha Hughes.

You can catch Samantha on stage at the St Patrick's Day festival in Harpur Square this Sunday...

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Great Bedfordian: Ronnie Toms - Bedford Independent In keeping with this month’s pub theme, the Bedford Clanger's February Great Bedfordian is Ronnie Toms, the landlord of the...

Continuing February's pub theme, this month's Great Bedfordian is the landlord of the Devonshire Arms, Ronnie Toms. Cheers!

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Great Bedfordian: Eddie Adams - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is Eddie Adams: photographer, drag artist, brain tumour campaigner and provocateur. Known for his...

This month's Great Bedfordian is Edward Clemente Ruggiero (AKA Eddie Adams, Big Gay Ed, Hole-in-the-head-Ed).

Best known for his appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ed is passionate about his hometown of Bedford and has even read The Pilgrim's Progress!

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Great Bedfordian: Ken Parsons - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is proud Kempstonian, Ken Parsons, the host of the wonderful Bedford Podcast.“I got frustrated at...

Our December Great Bedfordian is Ken Parsons, host of The Bedford Podcast and organiser of the Bedford Charity Chase.

Ken's enthusiasm for all things Bedford and Kempston is infectious, and we highly recommend giving his pod a listen...
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Great Bedfordian: Louise Harris - Bedford Independent Louise Harris is a Bedford-born music publicist with over 25 years in the industry. Based here, she is best known locally for...

November's Great Bedfordian is Bedford-based music PR, Louise Harris. Taking a couple of minutes off from her busy schedule, Louise has answered our burning questions...

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Great Bedfordian: Jessica Answer - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is Jessica Answer, owner and head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks. Born from the local indie creative scene...

This month's Great Bedfordian is head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks, Jessica Answer.

Born from the creative indie scene in Bedford, Jess has recently collaborated with The Arc to create some iconic pro-Bedford products...

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Great Bedfordian: Daniel Churchill - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is co-founder of the Bedford Repair Cafe and general good egg, Daniel Churchill.Daniel and his wife...

This month's Great Bedfordian is Daniel Churchill, co-founder of Bedford Repair Cafe and all-round good egg.

Read all about his fave spots in Bedford, incl the Polhill Arms, folk nights and a restorative fry up at the Wendover Caffe...

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Great Bedfordian: Annalie Maher - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedforidan is Annalie Maher, the hostess with the mostess at the new What’s On Hub in Silver Square. Despite not...

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Annalie Maher, the hostess with the mostess at the new What’s On Hub in Silver Square.

Might we have finally found someone who has not only eaten a Clanger, but also ‘read’ the Pilgrim’s Progress? Read on to find out…

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Great Bedfordian: Matthew Wolton - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is the co-owner of Herd, Matthew Wolton.Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Herd on St Cuthbert’s...

This month's Great Bedfordian is Matthew Wolton, the co-owner of Herd on St Cuthbert's Street.

In the May issue of the Clanger, we gave owner Matt a grilling about his favourite places in Bedford...
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Great Bedfordian: Poonam Shah - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is Poonam Shah, the owner and optometrist at Humphriss & Burgess, a family-run optician on Mill Street..

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Poonam Shah, the owner and optometrist at Humphriss & Burgess, a family-run optician on Mill Street that has been part of Bedford’s community since 1946...

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Great Bedfordian: PK (Paul Kellett) - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is PK (Paul Kellett) of the charity Bedford Giving.Originally trained in dance, PK shifted his...

This month's Great Bedfordian is PK, the director of the charity Bedford Giving.

Find out his favourite spot for a coffee and the off-the-beaten-track hidden gem that everyone should know about...

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Great Bedfordian: Lisa Course - Bedford Independent Our first Great Bedfordian of 2025 is Lisa Course, the owner of the iconic Papillon cafe on Castle Road.After a 30-year career in...

Our first Great Bedfordian of 2025 is the owner of Papillon on Castle Road, Lisa Course.

To add to her Great Bedfordian accolade, Lisa recently won gold in the SME National Business Awards business leader category. Congratulations!
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Great Bedfordian: Sarah Fraser of John Medhurst Jewellers - Bedford Independent This month’s Great Bedfordian is a champion of Bedford’s independent shopping scene and a great supporter of the Bedford Clanger. Sarah...

This month's Great Bedfordian is Sarah Fraser of John Medhurst Jewellers. Find out her favourite things about our little ole town...
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Great Bedfordian: Rosanna Heasman - Bedford Independent As we continue our spotlight on Bedford's indie retailers, our recent Great Bedfordian is someone who has revolutionised sustainable...

Our recent Great Bedfordian was Rosanna Heasman, the owner of The Store in St Cuthbert's Arcade. Find out her fave spots in Bedford...
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