Town or village· Postcode SG18
Broom
Bedfordshire, East of England · population 579
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Broom
Broom is a small village in the civil parish of Southill, in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England about 8.5 miles (14 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford.
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Ealing Council to consider consultation on merging Viking and Downe Manor schools
A council report recommends consulting on the future of two local primary schools after a decade-long drop in pupil numbers, with a preferred plan to merge Viking into Downe Manor from 2027.
Downe2 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Board chair calls for outcome-focused reform
At the Authority Board’s annual dinner, chair Tijs Broeke urged that police reform be judged on results, not structure, and stressed the force’s national economic importance.
London2 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Chair urges outcome-focused reform
At the annual Police Authority Board dinner, chair Tijs Broeke called for reforms centred on results, warned against merging the force and highlighted its economic importance to the UK.
London2 hours ago
CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford2 hours ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering4 hours ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow4 hours ago
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What's on in and around Broom
Feels Like Home - The Bowl
Tomorrow, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End

Daikoku Nights - The Bowl
Wed 7 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End

Bonjour - The Bowl
Thu 8 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End

'Henry Ford' - The Bowl
Fri 9 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End

Death of Guitar Pop
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Esquires, Bedford

Saturday Session - The Bowl
Sat 10 Oct, 09:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End

Days out around Broom
View allMooring Tower
Cotton End · 6.2 miles
This is where the R101 airship launched from, as described in Bill Hannack's book "Fatal Flight: The True Story of Britain's Last Great Airship". See this diagram: https://youtu.be/ixxXhZVFXxQ?t=603
Priory Wildlife Garden
Newnham · 8.1 miles
Priory Country Park is managed for people and wildlife. There are habitats from meadows to reedbeds, quiet walks for all, fishing, boating, play areas and bird hides.
The Higgins
Bedford · 9.3 miles
Museum and Art Gallery with local focus, bringing together the Higgins Fine & Decorative arts collections, the former Bedford Gallery, and Bedford Museum in the former Higgins Brewery.
John Bunyan museum
Bedford · 9.3 miles
Collection of artifacts and information related to the life of John Bunyan, 17th Centrury Puritan preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress, who was imprisoned for his beliefs. Tu-Sa 11 Saturdays only November, January, and early February, 11am to 4pm
Lime Kiln Vault
Bedford · 9.3 miles
Former lime kiln thought to have been used in the construction of Bedford Castle ca. 1100. Now covered by 1990s development of Castle Quay, it can be viewed through a window in the side of the building.
Bedford Boer War Memorial
Bedford · 9.3 miles
War Memorial, 2nd Boer War; unveiled 2nd June 1904; designed by Leon Joseph Chavillard
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Mapletree Catering
35a Saffron Road, Biggleswade
Biggleswade Health Centre
Foundry Lane, Biggleswade
Parkes Print & Design
Biggleswade
Pyramid Dental
Biggleswade
Brambley Tots Day Nursery
Mill Lane, Biggleswade
BBQ Kebab & Pizza
Biggleswade