ARE YOU NEW TO WILSTEAD?
Then you are very welcome and we hope you will join in with all community activities. One of the benefits of living in Wilstead (or Wilshamstead as it is formally known) is that you can get to know your neighbours and other people in the village quite quickly. If you are interested in being part of village life then there is plenty for you to join in with. For details have a look at the Newsletter and the Diary of events, but here is a taster to begin with:
In the local area there are two doctors surgeries
For children:
Toddler group in the Evangelical Church Hall on a Wednesday
Pre-school playgroup in their own building on the Lower School Site
1st Haynes & Wilstead Scout Group
All ages:
Football Club – several teams
Wilstead Allotment Association
Various Church groups
Older people:
Sunshine Club in the Village Hall every other Friday afternoon.
We have a very active Parish Council, a Residents' Association for those living on Briar Bank Park, riding stables and 2 churches. The village is also well served by the Post Office and Store, a mini-market and pharmacy, two take-away restaurants and two pubs. These last are core to a thriving village and we urge you to use them - or lose them.
To find out more, look on the relevant pages on this website or send us a message. We will pass it on to someone who will be able to give you further information.
Wilstead Newsletter
Next Deadline: Friday 16th February
Newsletter Publication: Friday 1st March
Welcome to the Wilstead Communtiy Website
featuring news and views from the community and Parish Council
Updated 26th February 2024
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Share your thoughts on bus services in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council invites input from public transport users, residents, businesses, and visitors within the Borough regarding local bus services and other public transport alternatives.
The feedback received will play a crucial role in shaping the council's forthcoming Public Transport Policy.
Councillor Jim Weir, Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Holder for Environment, Highways, and Transport, said, “We are committed to establishing a more sustainable and accessible public transport system. I urge everyone to participate in the consultation. By taking part in the survey, individuals can contribute to the development of a public transport system that aligns with the needs and preferences of the community.”
“Since the pandemic, the amount of people using buses has declined. We need to ensure future routes are viable and are meeting the new demand.”
The consultation period concludes at 23:59 on 31 January 2024. To learn more and participate in the survey, please visit:https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/have-your-say/consultations/bus-usage-survey-2024