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Marston Vale Line 180th Anniversary Display at Bedford Visitor Information Centre
10 June to 30 June 2026 The Marston Vale Line celebrates its 180th anniversary on 17 November 2026! By popular demand, the special 180th Anniversary Display has opened at the Bedford Visitor Information Centre – following its premiere at the Higgins Bedford. This display is curated by the Friends of Ridgmont Station volunteers, sharing key…
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Rails to Roots at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Winner of Best Community Engagement Project at 2026 Community Rail Awards!
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is celebrating national recognition after winning ‘Best Community Engagement Project’ at the 21st Community Rail Awards, for its innovative work engaging communities with their local railway. The event, organised by Community Rail Network and supported by headline partner East Midlands Railway, took place at Derby Arena on 19 March.…
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Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre re-opens!
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre reopened on Wednesday 18 February 2026 after the Friends of Ridgmont Station volunteer team had a well-deserved winter break. Opening hours are Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 3pm. Free entry! Donations are welcome. Guided tours provided by the Friends of Ridgmont Station. Tea/coffee, soft drinks, cream tea, homemade cakes and scones…
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Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room Win Gold in the SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards
We’re delighted to announce that we won Gold for the London Luton Airport Hospitality Business of the Year category at the SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards. On Thursday 29th June staff and volunteers from Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room and Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity came together to attend the SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards. The awards brought…
