Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

29/10/2026

🍽️ Sunday Carvery is Back at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel!

Looking for the perfect way to round off your weekend? Mercure Bedford Centre is welcoming back its much-loved Sunday Carvery! 🎉

Enjoy a delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings, perfect for gathering with family and friends.

📅 Every Sunday from 4th October
🕛 12:00pm – 2:30pm

💷 Adults: £15.99
👧 Children: £10.00

🍰 Dessert options are also available from just £4.25!

📞 Book your table: 01234 799988
🌐 Or book online via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/revel-kitchen-and-bar-bedford

Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Sunday afternoon and a fantastic roast?

28/10/2026

🌟 Help Create Brighter Futures for Young People!

We're delighted to share an exciting sponsorship opportunity from YMCA Chiltern Group, who are planning a fantastic Youth Festival for summer 2027! 🎉

Bringing together approximately 500 young people aged 12–17 at Shuttleworth House, Bedfordshire, the festival aims to inspire confidence, build friendships and create unforgettable experiences through workshops, activities and entertainment.

🤝 They're now looking for businesses and organisations to help bring this vision to life!

Why become a partner?

✅ Make a lasting difference in young people's lives.

✅ Support wellbeing, confidence and personal development.

✅ Showcase your business's commitment to the local community.

✅ Gain valuable brand recognition and employee engagement opportunities.

With sponsorship packages starting from £1,500, alongside tailored partnership opportunities, there's a chance for businesses to make a meaningful impact.

📢 Could your business help make this festival a reality?

📧 Get in touch: [email protected]

📞 Call: 07541 637672

27/10/2026

Help Make a Difference in a Young Person's Life! 🌟

We're delighted to help spread the word about Edusports, an organisation dedicated to helping children and young people build confidence, develop life skills and create unforgettable memories through sport and adventure!

They're now looking for businesses and individuals to support their mission through sponsorship!

With opportunities starting from just £5 per month, your contribution could help a child access activities and experiences they might otherwise miss out on.

Why get involved?

✅ Make a meaningful difference in a young person's life.

✅ Help children develop confidence, friendships and valuable life skills.

✅ Gain recognition for your business while supporting a fantastic cause.

💬 But don't just take our word for it! Take a look at the images below to hear from the children and parents who have experienced the positive impact of Edusports first-hand.

📢 Could you or your business help create the next unforgettable experience?

🌐 Find out more: https://www.edusports.co.uk

📧 Contact: [email protected]

26/10/2026

🎅 Get into the festive spirit and support a fantastic local cause this Christmas!

Lea Manor High School is hosting its Charity Christmas Market, bringing together local businesses and the community for a day of festive fun, and support for the Luton Foodbank!

Whether you're a local business looking to showcase your products or simply want to support a great cause, there are plenty of ways to get involved!

✨ Event Details

📅 Saturday 5th December | 10am – 2pm

📍 Lea Manor High School, Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3TL

🛒 Interested in having a stall?

Stall pitches are available for just £35, and you'll keep 100% of your sales!

🎀 Can your business contribute a raffle prize?

The organisers are also looking for donations of vouchers, gift sets and hamper items from local businesses to help support the event.

Donation deadline: Friday 20th November (collection available).

📩 Want to get involved?

Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: 07477 903000

A lovely opportunity to bring our local community together, support a worthwhile cause and spread a little festive cheer! 🎄

Let's help make this year's Christmas Market a success! 🎁

19/10/2026

The Luton Sleepout is returning for 2027, bringing the community together once again to raise awareness of homelessness and vital funds for three local charities supporting people across Luton and the surrounding area.

Following the success of the 2026 event, The Luton Sleepout will return to Frasers Plus Luton on Friday 19th March 2027, bringing together NOAH Enterprise, IMPAKT Housing & Support and Stepping Stones Luton.

Registration is now open, with a flat fee of £10 for groups and an early bird rate of just £5 for individuals, before increasing to £10, giving individuals, families, schools, youth groups and local businesses plenty of time to sign up, start fundraising and get involved.

The event will see participants spend one night away from the comfort of their own homes, helping to raise awareness of the different forms homelessness can take while generating vital funds for frontline services in the local community.

As with the 2026 event, two designated sleeping locations will enable people of different ages to take part safely. Those aged 18 and over will sleep outside on the roof of Frasers Plus Luton, while schools, youth clubs and families taking part with under-18s will sleep inside the shopping centre with appropriate supervision. The minimum age to participate is eight years old.

Those taking part will be encouraged to fundraise ahead of the Sleepout, with money raised supporting the work of all three charities, which provide a range of services including homelessness prevention, housing and wellbeing support and help for vulnerable people across Luton and the surrounding area.

Dave Buttress, Deputy CEO, NOAH Enterprise said: “Homelessness can affect anyone and it rarely looks the way people expect. The money raised through the Luton Sleepout helps NOAH provide a hot meal, a shower and support towards a more stable future for people with nowhere else to turn. NOAH is proud to once again partner with Stepping Stones Luton, IMPAKT Housing & Support and Frasers Plus Luton, and I’d urge everyone who can to sign up early and get fundraising.”

Charlie Lockley, CEO, Stepping Stones said: “Homelessness is not just about sleeping on the streets. It is about anyone who has to sleep somewhere that is not their own, whether that is in temporary accommodation, a hostel, or a friend’s sofa. For many people, this ‘hidden homelessness’ brings shame and guilt. By joining Stepping Stones (Luton), NOAH, IMPAKT Housing & Support and Frasers Plus Luton in the 2027 Sleepout, you can help us raise awareness and vital funds to help those people who need it. Please come and be a part of it.”

Amy Evans, Fundraising Officer said: “We’re really looking forward to bringing the Luton Sleepout back for a second year. Last year showed us how much schools, businesses and local people care about what’s happening on their doorstep, and we can’t wait to build on that in 2027. Every person who signs up and fundraises helps us support people facing homelessness, domestic abuse and food insecurity towards safe, independent lives. Spending one night out in March won’t show anyone what homelessness is really like, but it starts a conversation and raises money that makes a real difference.”

Frasers Plus Luton is once again proud to provide a home for the event as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and community initiatives.

Whether taking part individually, with friends and family, as part of a school or youth group, or alongside colleagues, the organisers are encouraging people from across Luton to get behind the 2027 event.

Registration for The Luton Sleepout 2027 is now open, with early-bird places available for £5 for individuals, before the standard registration fee increases to £10. Groups of any size can attend for a flat fee of £10.

The Luton Sleepout takes place on Friday 19th March 2027 at Frasers Plus Luton.

Registration for The Luton Sleepout is now open via the event website:

The Luton Sleepout is back on Friday 19th March 2027: one night at Frasers Plus Luton for three local homelessness charities. Families and schools welcome.

16/10/2026

Support Lea Manor High School's Charity Christmas Market! 🎄

Event Date: Saturday, 5th December | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Lea Manor High School, Northwell Drive, Luton LU3
3TL

💙 In aid of: Luton Foodbank

🛍️ Book a Stall: £35 flat pitch fee (you keep 100% of your sales).

Email [email protected] or call 07477903000 to secure a pitch!

🎁 Raffle & Prize Donations Needed: We are seeking vouchers, gift sets, and hamper items from local businesses by Friday, 20th November (collection available)

09/10/2026

🎄 The countdown to Christmas just got a little more exciting! 🍸

Looking for the perfect festive gift, or simply a way to make the countdown to Christmas that little bit more special?

Our member, Letterbox Cocktails, has just the thing! 🎁

Make Christmas feel truly special with the Letterbox Cocktails 12-Day Advent Calendar.

Each beautifully designed box holds a handcrafted, ready-to-drink cocktail made with premium spirits and fresh ingredients.

Presented in an elegant box, it's a luxurious countdown for cocktail lovers – and an unforgettable gift to enjoy throughout December.

✨ Pre-order yours today for festive delivery while stocks last!

👉 https://www.letterbox-cocktails.com/pages/christmas

07/10/2026

💜 Live in Luton? Your vote could make a real difference to Azalea Luton.

For 19 years, Azalea Luton has supported women affected by sexual exploitation and modern slavery in Luton and Bedfordshire. Since 2007, the charity has supported 648 women, building trusting relationships and offering care, dignity and pathways towards change.

The need for this support continues. So far in 2026, Azalea has already met 56 women new to its service.

Azalea’s application to the Luton Rising partnership fund has passed the first stage of assessment and is now open to a public vote.

If you live in Luton, in LU1, LU2, LU3 or LU4, please consider voting for Azalea. Your support could help the charity continue its vital work with women in our community.

Scan the QR code below to vote online.

Please share with friends, family, neighbours and colleagues living in Luton to help spread the word.

24/09/2026

Inspire the next generation of Bedfordshire Entrepreneurs

Would your business like to make a real difference to young people in Bedfordshire while strengthening its community involvement?

Young Enterprise is looking for volunteer business advisers to support student teams taking part in its Company Programme 2026/27. Volunteers share their experience, offer encouragement and help students build the skills and confidence to run their own business venture.

No teaching experience is needed, just enthusiasm, business knowledge and a willingness to support young people.

The role is flexible, with opportunities to volunteer weekly or fortnightly. Businesses can also involve several members of staff to share the commitment.

Volunteering is an opportunity to:

Support the next generation of local talent

Develop mentoring and leadership skills

Strengthen your organisation’s community impact

Build connections with local schools and young people

A DBS check is required and will be arranged by Young Enterprise. Travel expenses are covered for journeys of up to 30 miles round trip to a participating school.

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a volunteer business adviser, please get in touch with Young Entrepreneur

Company Programme provides a real-life learning opportunity that introduces young people to the world of work as they set up and run their own student company.

21/09/2026

Can your business help inspire local young people?

Local businesses and organisations are invited to take part in an upcoming Careers Festival at Bedford Academy, part of HEART Academies Trust on Friday 20th November.

You'll be giving students in Years 9–13 the opportunity to discover different industries, career pathways and future opportunities.

The festival will run from 9.10am until 2.30pm, with refreshments and lunch provided for exhibitors. You are also welcome to bring promotional materials for your stand.

If you would like to get involved and share your knowledge and experience with local students, contact the school directly.

It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of your organisation while helping young people explore the possibilities available to them.

The BA Way embodies our school vision of being community minded, driven and aspirational. We continually promote high standards.