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Hosted by Living It Up Events, offering volunteering opportunities as a gig buddy to adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities

30/10/2026

🎸New Gig Announcement🎸

Our next show at St Cuthbert's Sessions is a really exciting night lead by talented musicians with learning disabilities. Starting the night we have Living It Up performing arts center's very own own Funky Flamingos.

They will be followed by The Red Hot Funky Monks, an emerging rock band from Brighton. Formed through Carousel's talent search program, the band combines original songwriting with energetic takes on classic rock favorites, delivering engaging live performances full of personality and enthusiasm.

We will end the night with a selection of DJs from Living It Up events and Gig Buddies.

When: 13th November
Where: St Cuthbert's Hall, Newham Street. Bedford
When: Doors at 7pm
How much: £8

Tickets can be purchased from https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/red-hot-funky-monks
We recommend pre-purchasing so as not to miss out if we sell out!

Carers tickets are free. Please email [email protected] after booking your ticket if you need to add a carers ticket or one for your Gig Buddy volunteer.

Cash payments can be made in person at St Cuthbert's Hall Monday - Thursday 10am -3pm

Join the events page on Facebook to let us know you are coming!

Come support the music, the mission and the community! This is going to be a special one.

Please note this event is open to the wider public and as well as Living It Up members.

See you in the dance! ✌️
Marie

22/10/2026

We always love seeing what Carly and Ryan have been up to.

"Ryan and I went to the Higgins and enjoyed the exhibition of children's artwork, we also had a go at making some linocut art! Then we sat by the river for a bit, followed by a drink at the Wetherspoons and then burgers at Smash and Sizzle 😋"

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate get in touch

Marie ✌️

22/10/2026

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20/10/2026

Gig buddies Carl and Rich have been keeping active since being matched!

"This is us in action at the very start of a hard 45 minute spin class at Robinson Pool. The picture after the ride was a bit sweaty 😓 to share! 😀"

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate, get in touch!

Marie ✌️

19/10/2026

Some absolutely lovely photos of Gig Buddies Kayleigh and Stu. Another of our longest running Gig Buddies pairs (pun absolutely intended!)

"Our 6th bedford run fest together!
We got our 2nd best 5km time ever!!!!"

How amazing! We appreciate all the awesome things you both do to support the project!

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate, get in touch!

Marie ✌️

16/10/2026

🎄❄️ Join us for the Living It Up Winter Fair 2026! ❄️🎄

Come along for a festive day of fun while helping us raise funds for Living It Up! Enjoy music, stalls, delicious cakes, games, a tombola and so much more.

📅 Saturday 21 November 2026
⏰ 10am to 3pm
📍 St Cuthberts Hall, Bedford, MK40 3JR

Bring your friends and family and help us kick off the festive season with a fantastic community event. We can't wait to see you there!

16/10/2026

Big shout out to the Inclusive Performing Arts Bedfordshire who organised the possibility for this pair of Gig Buddies to attend Milton Keynes Theatre

"Mikey and I had a brilliant “press night” experience for Barnum at MK Theatre last night. I suspect that Mikey’s first theatre experience will certainly not be his last!

A fantastic gig buddies experience. Thank you!!!"

Two first's tickets off for Mikey, a comedy night and the theatre!

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate get in touch!

Marie ✌️

15/10/2026

Some exciting news! Some of our Gig Buddies were recently able to attend the Vue cinema in town again after the lift was finally fixed!

"On Monday me and Ryan went to the George and Dragon for a drink, then onto the cinema to watch Minions and Monsters (we both really enjoyed it!), and then Maccy Ds as we haven't been there for ages. It was lovely being able to go to the cinema again after the lift was broken for so long"

It's easy to take access to venues like this around town for granted but when services like the lift are out of order for prolonged periods of time it makes doing what might seem like a simple activity to some, impossible for others.

14/10/2026

Such a lovely story from some of our longest standing Gig Buddies!

"Alice and I are seeing Toy Story 5. We’ve been together long enough for this to be our second Toy Story film together!"

How awesome is that! They are heading on to 6 years of being Gig Buddies!

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate get in touch.

Marie ✌️

13/10/2026

🌟New Gig Buddies Match Alert🌟

We're excited to introduce to you one of our most recent Gig Buddies pairings, Carl and Rich!

Carl and Rich are looking forward to enjoying some sports events and activities, gigs, maybe visiting some animals and whatever else fun comes their way!

They've kicked off their match with a game darts at the High Street Social Tap

If you'd like to join, volunteer or donate, get in touch!

Marie ✌️

Address

Living It Up, St Cuthberts Hall, Newnham Street
Bedford
MK403JR

Telephone

+447951368683

Website

https://www.livingitupevents.co.uk/gig-buddies, http://www.wegottickets.com/lovelivingitup.org

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