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The Kempston Over-50’s Club is a thriving and active social group for men and women from Kempston, Bedford and surrounding villages.

The club simply seeks to combine a little bit of entertainment with a lot of good social company.

29/10/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER - 2.00 to 4.00pm
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURCH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON MK42 8BT
‘TRAVELLING THE SILK ROAD’ BY RAY ROWLSON

Viewers of the last ‘Race Across The World’ will recall the amazing sights and scenery as the teams followed the famous Silk Road across Asia. This month’s guest speaker, Ray Rowlson, has also travelled this route but in a more leisurely way, allowing him time to photograph the stunning landscapes, the people and the ancient buildings along the way. In an adventure of a lifetime, Ray started in Tashkent and travelled across Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan before eventually reaching western China. He will be sharing his memories and his photographs and then there will be an opportunity to enjoy a drink and biscuits, the raffle and a chance to chat with friends old and new. We are always delighted to be joined by non- members and guests who are always most welcome to attend. For more details please contact David Longman on 07999200704

24/09/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER - 2.00 to 4.00pm
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURCH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON MK42 8BT
‘NOT THE TOKEN WOMAN’ BY FIONA CHESTERTON

Entering what was then a male dominated BBC as a graduate news trainee in 1976, Fiona Chesterton was determined not to be ‘the token woman’ within the organisation. In fact it was to be the beginning of a long career and distinguished career in broadcasting which led to her becoming a current affairs producer and news editor before eventually joining Channel 4 as a commissioning editor. At the meeting Fiona will be recounting some of the many challenges she faced along the way and what led to her writing her book ‘Not The Token Woman’. Following Fiona’s presentation there will be light refreshments, a raffle and some friendly chit-chat. Non- members and guests are always most welcome to attend. For more details please contact David Longman on 07999200704

26/08/2026

PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2026-7

3 SEPTEMBER 2026 PC VERI GRAINGER “CYBER CRIME AND SCAMS”

1 OCTOBER 2026 FIONA ANDERSON “NOT THE TOKEN WOMAN”

5 NOVEMBER 2026 RAY ROWLSON “THE SILK ROAD”

3 DECEMBER 2026 RICHARD LUSCOMBE “CHRISTMAS AT WREST PARK”

7 JANUARY 2027 DEL BROMHAM "AN AFTERNOON WITH DEL”

4 FEBRUARY 2027 STEPHEN BROWN “HELL ON WHEELS”

4 MARCH 2027 DEREK DAVIS “THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTE”

1 APRIL 2027 FLORA ISLOP "FOOL ME ONCE"

6 MAY 2027 KEVIN VARTY "MOTHER’S JUST PLANTED PETUNIAS”

3 JUNE 2027 KEITH BALDWIN “ALL THE QUEEN’S HORSES”

1 JULY 2027 CHRISTINE FARMER “THE REPAIR SHOP AND ME”

AUGUST 2027 ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING

26/08/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER - 2.00 to 4.00pm
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON, MK42 8BT
'AVOIDING CYBER CRIMES AND SCAMS'

As more and more of us use online shopping, are required to give credit card details over the phone and forced to use banking apps, it is perhaps not surprising that an increasing number of criminals are seeing this as an easy target. Add in investment fraud and romance scams and it is estimated that private individuals across the UK are now losing over £8 billion annually. PC Vedi Grainger from Bedfordshire Police will be talking about some of the methods used by fraudsters targetting the older generation, giving advice on how to avoid becoming a victim and about the consequences of this type of crime. Following Vedi's talk there will be light refreshments, a raffle and some friendly chit-chat with friends old and new. Non- members and guests are always welcome to attend.

25/06/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 2 JULY - 2.00 to 4.00pm
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURCH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON, MK42 8BT
'FROM P.C. TO D.C.I.' BY ANDY TENNET

This months guest speaker was a serving police officer in Northamptonshire for over 30 years. Joining the force as a humble police constable he gradually moved up through the ranks to become a Detective Chief Inspector. Accredited as a Senior Investigating Officer, he was licensed by the Home Office to investigate the some of the most serious of offences in the county. Eventually, as deputy head of the Professional Standards department - the real life 'Line of Duty' team - he was able to use his skills to ensure the course of justice. Andy will be recalling the highs (and occasional lows) of his career with a mix of humerous and sobering anecdotes. Following Andy's talk there will be light refreshments, a raffle and some friendly chit-chat with friends old and new. Non- members and guests are always welcome to attend. For more details contact 07999200704

27/05/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 4 JUNE - 2.00 to 4.00pm
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURCH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON MK42 8BT
'BEING QUEEN VICTORIA' BY EVE BACON

A royal visit to Kempston is long overdue and this serious omission will soon be put to rights as Queen Victoria will be granting an audience to members of the Kempston Over 50's Club at their next meeting. Former teacher Eve Bacon was frequently told she looked like Queen Victoria and being the same height as the late Queen (at the same age), she researched and developed her characterisation of the former monach. Using historical experts to design and make her costume, Eve not only transforms into an uncanny representation Queen Victoria but talks about the life and times of this fascinating character. Followed by light refreshments, a raffle and some friendly chit-chat. Non- members and guests are always most welcome to attend. For more details please contact David Longman on 07999200704

29/04/2026

NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 7 MAY - 2.00 TO 4.00PM
KEMPSTON EAST METHODIST CHURCH HALL, FOSTER ROAD, KEMPSTON MK42 8BT
‘STRANGERS IN MY HOUSE' BY DAVID LONGMAN
Anyone thinking about a holiday is faced with an almost bewildering choice of accommodation. A cabin on a cruise liner? A hotel room at an all-inclusive resort? A private villa (with or without swimming pool)? Bed & breakfast? Country cottage? Rooms in a pub? AirB’n’B? The list is almost endless. But there is another option. Why not temporarily swap your house for one in another country? The idea of ‘home exchange’ first started as long ago as 1953 and has been steadily growing in popularity with over 200,000 people now active participants. This month’s speaker, David Longman, will be talking about the highs (and occasional lows) that have occurred during his 30 years of exchanging his home with properties in the USA, Canada, France, Spain and The Netherlands, the cars he has driven, the cats he has looked after and the international friends he has made. Followed by light refreshments, a raffle and some friendly chit-chat with friends old and new. Non- members and guests are always welcome to attend. For more details contact 07999200704

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Kempston East Methodist Church Hall, Foster Road
Kempston
MK428BU

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