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Smiles for SMART Courtesy of Castle Comedy and Bedford Park RotaryCastle Comedy, in conjunction with Bedford Park Rotary held a fabulous fundraising night for the SMART Prebend Centre last month. We are delighted to announce that we have received a total of £1546 from the event, including a cheque for £1000 from Bedford Park Rotary and £546 from the Castle Comedy reverse auction. Read more »
A Warm Welcome to the SMART Prebend Centre Open Day – Friday 31st JanuaryOn Friday 31st January 2020, our homeless day centre in Bedford, the SMART Prebend Centre, is holding an open day, between 2-5pm. This is an opportunity for residents, local businesses and partner agencies to take a tour, talk to staff and find out about homelessness and how the service supports those who desperately need it. Read more »
SMART Prebend Centre CRIB Appeal – A Fabulous Forty Thousand Pounds RaisedWhen we launched our Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) appeal in November, in aid of the SMART Prebend Centre for the homeless, Bedford - the target of £60,000 seemed ambitious. But the community has got right behind it - we still need your help. Read more »
A Cure for Overindulgence? Join the January SMART Wokingham Resolution ClinicsSMART CJS Wokingham is delighted to announce the opening of FREE drop-in Resolution Clinics each Wednesday from 8th – 29th January 2020, 6pm-730pm, which will focus on educating people about and potentially changing excessive drugs and alcohol usage. Read more »
Want to Help the Homeless? Get Crazy or Creative to Win a Christmas Hamper!The SMART Prebend Centre has set a challenge to find the most creative or crazy fundraiser (or fundraising team) in Bedford! Don’t worry if you’re not feeling imaginative, we have some suggestions for you and there is still a chance to win. Read more »
SMART Prebend Centre CRIB Appeal is halfway towards £60K target!SMART CJS launched its Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) appeal in November to raise funds for the SMART Prebend Centre. This years target of £60,000 is higher than previous years, because the demands on the centre are greater and urgent repairs are needed to the building to keep it open. Read more »