The Bedford Podcast
Local Bedford podcast hosted by Ken Parsons.
The Bedford Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ken talks to Elaine Midgley, Part 1 — Bedford Creative Arts: The Story So Far
We sit down with Elaine Midgley, director of Bedford Creative Arts — a charity using creativity as a social tool across Bedford for over 40 years. Elaine shares her journey from aspiring actress to arts manager, and how BCA navigates fundin...
Ken talks to Dave Sims, again! Part 2 — "Ghost Stories, the Ghost Walk & the 18 Ends of Kempston"
After a short break, David Sims is back with more Kempston gems — including additional contenders for the Seven Wonders, such as the Springfield Asylum and the mysterious Priory. The conversation then turns to the Kempston Ghost Walk, David's b...
Ken talks to Dave Sims, again! Part 1 — "The Seven Wonders of Kempston"
David Sims returns to the Bedford podcast for another deep dive into the rich history of Kempston. In this first half, we explore the story behind the mock-Tudor almshouses on Bedford Road, built through the generosity of Charles Williamson in ...
Ken talks to Neil Mills - Part 2, The Decision That Changed Everything
After years of living on the edge, Neil reached a breaking point—and made a decision that changed his life forever. In the second half of the podcast, he shares how he quit drugs overnight, rebuilt his life through discipline and hard work, and...
Ken talks to Neil Mills - Part 1, Trouble, Choices and a Life Heading the Wrong Way
Neil Mills grew up in South London surrounded by gangs, drugs and chaos. Bullied at school and labelled a “lost cause” by teachers, he drifted into crime at a young age and quickly became the person everyone expected him to be. In this raw firs...