Cost of residing gala’s in Bedfordshire goal to sort out cash taboos | EUROtoday

On Mar 28, 2025

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Alex Pope

BBC News, Bedfordshire

Katrina Allen stated the free occasions had been open to everyone whether or not they thought they had been struggling or not

Bedford Credit Union Katrina Allen, holding a leaflet, smiling at a man, in front of a number of banners. She is wearing a dark top, blue denim jacket, with a blue lanyard round her neck. Her long dark hair has been put up. Another man has his back to her, and has glasses and a beard and is wearing dark clothes. — Katrina Allen stated the free occasions had been open to everyone whether or not they thought they had been struggling or not

Two value of residing gala’s in a county aimed to carry “the taboo of wanting to save money and to be thrifty”, stated their organiser.

Bedford Credit Union is operating the occasions in Bedford and Flitwick to assist folks struggling to deal with rising costs.

The not-for-profit neighborhood financial institution, which is owned by its members, might be available to supply recommendation, ideas and present folks tips on how to handle their cash, in addition to native and nationwide organisations, charities and different neighborhood teams.

Katrina Allen, the financial institution’s advertising supervisor, stated: “It’s not just for people on the bread line, it’s for everyone feeling [the pinch] in their pockets.”

About 20 organisations and teams might be available to supply assist at each occasions

Bedford Credit Union A man in a blue jumper, handing out a leaflet at an event, standing by a banner. The man he is talking to is smiling and has on a blue coat, and is looking to the left. There is a plant to the right. — About 20 organisations and teams might be available to supply assist at each occasions

Ms Allen, stated she wished the occasions to assist anybody searching for to chop down on their spending.

“The cost-of-living crisis feels like it has been going on for a long time, people are still struggling out there.

“It’s not simply to assist folks with cash financial savings, Credit Unions have a duty to evangelise thriftiness, but additionally to point out how one can entry the assist and recommendation.”

A free mini repair shop will be hosted by Bedford Repair Café and Share: Flitwick & Ampthill, where people can bring along broken items to be fixed by volunteers.

Share Bedford and Share: Flitwick & Ampthill also run a library of items that residents can rent for a small fee rather than purchasing them.

Craft and book swaps will also be on offer.

Bedford Credit Union attended the Career Connect Expo in Bedford in February to offer help and advice

Bedford Credit Union A Career Connect Expo in Bedford, showing a room, with pink walls, full of tables, chairs, stands and several up right banners. There are people sitting down and standing around. — Bedford Credit Union attended the Career Connect Expo in Bedford in February to offer help and advice

Citizens Advice will also attend alongside banks and housing groups, job advice and family support groups.

“It’s actually about lifting the taboo of wanting to save cash and eager to be thrifty, wanting it to be one thing that anybody within the city could be proud to be a part of,” said Ms Allen.

The Cost of Living Fairs will happen on 29 March on the Harpur Suite, Bedford and on 12 April at Parkside Hall, Ampthill.

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