Set back from the road this nonetheless impressive Methodist Church may be easily missed – but is well known to the wider community for the range of dance classes and other events held there. What would we do without these community-oriented venues?
You are never far from an eatery when in town – here’s a couple of them for starters – and for dessert!
A short walk out from the Post Office we come to a bridge, which seems to be home to our local ducks – a flock of variable size depending on how many ducklings survive I suppose. Some of them even end up in local gardens – they hoovered up all our goldfish one year!
Just a flash of iridescent blue across the water and it was gone. Not for the first time on our local rivers but it seems you have to be quick to spot them – walking Shefford’s rivers can be a rewarding pastime.
Angling is perennially popular and this person was nicely settled for a pleasant afternoon by the river walk. Scenes like this can be found just a hundred yards or so from town and enable much-appreciated relief from otherwise stressed times.
Shefford has some lovely river walks – one of them takes you to The Beach – a popular venue for family picnics and teenage gatherings. There are booklets showing walks around Shefford which I believe are available from the library and the council offices.
Shepherds Place offers a cool walk near the river and only a short step from the busy supermarket.
It is great to see activity in Pamoli Square – this is such a popular thoroughfare and is becoming a pleasant place for social activities – full marks to our local team for helping to make it more decorative.
Shefford has its share of history and charm – often up close and easy to pass by without a second look.
In our run up to the Community Festival we are celebrating the landmarks and byways of Shefford – here’s one for the professionals and the DIYers.
