Good Life Sorted - BLMK

20/12/2025

✨🎄A festive visit to Poplars Garden Centre🎄✨

We loved spending time at Poplars Garden Centre recently - soaking up all the Christmas cheer, beautiful displays and festive atmosphere. It was a great opportunity to get out and about locally, chat to people, and share how Good Life Sorted Helpers are nearby to offer friendly, practical support when it’s needed.

It’s also a lovely place to enjoy a visit with a Helper - whether for a festive wander, a coffee, or simply getting out and about together!☕🍰✨

19/12/2025

Local Business Spotlight: The Dunstable Centre!☕✨

We popped into the Dunstable Centre this week and were met by such friendly, welcoming staff - everyone was incredibly helpful, and the facilities were spotlessly clean and easy to access.

You can now pick up a Good Life Sorted leaflet from the main counter, the library, or Citizens Advice if you’re visiting.

If you or someone you know is looking for companionship or practical support in Dunstable, our friendly Helpers are nearby and ready to help. Please give us a call on 01234 386807 to have a chat. 💛

18/12/2025

✨What a lovely day at St Cuthbert’s Christmas Fair!🎄

We had such a great time soaking up the festive atmosphere, meeting local businesses, and enjoying the music, food and community spirit. It’s always a joy to be out and about supporting local events like this - especially at Christmas.

Thank you to The Store for making it such a special day! ❤️🎄

18/12/2025

Come and join in the fun today at FLAG Bedford Christmas Party!

FLAG Bedford do such incredible work supporting local families and individuals, and it’s always a joy to see the community come together at events like this. There’ll be festive nibbles, plenty of Christmas cheer, and their much-loved Christmas raffle - with some really lovely prizes up for grabs. 🎁✨

We’ve had the absolute pleasure of getting to know FLAG Bedford this year, and earlier in the year we even shared a blog about the wonderful work they do and the people behind it. If you haven’t had a read yet, it’s well worth a look to see just how much heart goes into everything they offer: https://goodlifesorted.com/flag-beford-community-spotlight/

Wishing all our friends at FLAG Bedford a joyful, festive celebration - and a big thank you for everything you do for the Bedford community. ❤️🎄

09/12/2025

Christmas tunes on, tree lights twinkling, and a homemade cake in the oven…

Our lovely Helper Julie spent a beautiful morning with Pat, helping her keep the Christmas traditions she loves - traditions she’s determined to continue for her son, even though she can no longer see them herself.

They baked a Christmas cake, decorated the tree, and filled the house with festive warmth.
Julie always loves her time with Pat, and today felt extra special as they prepared for the Christmas Day her son will spend cooking her dinner.

A reminder that the best moments aren’t just made… they’re shared.

Love, tradition, and a little helping hand. ❤️✨

03/12/2025

Caring for a loved one can be incredibly meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming or isolating at times. That’s why we absolutely love the work that Age UK Milton Keynes are doing for local carers. 💚

Their monthly Carers Cafe offers a safe, friendly space for unpaid carers to take a break, connect with others, and feel supported. This month they’ll also have a special guest from the Alzheimer's Society.

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one, this could be a really lovely way to recharge and meet others who understand.

Huge thanks to the team for creating spaces like this for our local community. 💙

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating.
Our Carers Café is a safe, welcoming space for unpaid carers to relax, share experiences, and find support.
Special guest - Alzheimers society
🫖 Warm drinks, friendly faces, and a listening ear await you.
📅 9th December 10.00-12.00pm
📍 The Peartree centre, MK6 3EB
Because carers need care too 💚

01/12/2025

For many people, Christmas isn’t always joyful or easy - especially when you’re living with grief. If this time of year feels heavier than usual, please know you’re not alone, and there is support available.

The wonderful team at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice have shared some gentle and genuinely helpful tips for navigating grief throughout the festive season:

01/12/2025

Thank you to PHOENIX-Pcn for another lovely Coffee & Chat on Friday.☕💛

It was such a joy to see everyone getting creative with block printing and making beautiful Christmas cards. It really got us into the Christmas spirit!🎄

Always grateful to be welcomed into such a warm, supportive community.✨

28/11/2025

A big thank you to Headway Bedford for inviting us along to next week’s Carer’s Group. 💙

Carers play such a vital role, often behind the scenes, and it means a lot to be able to share how Good Life Sorted can support both them and the people they love.

Really looking forward to being there and connecting with everyone. ☕✨

Happy Friday everyone!

Our next Headway Bedford Carer's Group will be held on Friday 5th December from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

This informal group is open to all carers of brain injury survivors and provides a supportive space to talk, share experiences, and connect with others.

In this meeting we're pleased to welcome Kayla from Good Life Sorted - BLMK, who will be joining us to talk about the support services they offer and how carers can access them. Whether you're new to caring or have been doing it for a while, Kayla will be available to answer questions and provide helpful information.

The Good Life Sorted's aim is to make every person's home a happy place to be! They connect older individuals and people with disabilities to efficient helpers who provide practical home support and companionship.

Whether you'd like advice, peer support, or simply a chance to take a break with a cup of tea, you're very welcome to join us. Refreshments will be provided. ☕💙

We look forward to seeing you there!

Find out more about Good Life Sorted: www.goodlifesorted.com

Please contact us: www.headwaybedford.org.uk

Credit: Manisha Paul - Social Media Volunteer

27/11/2025

We are looking forward to joining our friends at PHOENIX-Pcn tomorrow for their Coffee & Chat morning at Bramingham Medical Centre.☕🍰

It’s always such a welcoming space to meet new people and share what support is available locally.✨

26/11/2025

We visited Castle Road Bargain Alley today and they’ve got a great range of pre-loved Christmas decorations, lights and trees - all at really accessible prices. 🎄✨It’s a brilliant spot for anyone wanting to add a bit of festive cheer without overspending.

If you know someone who could use a little lift this Christmas or might appreciate something to make their home feel a bit more cosy and festive, this could be a really lovely way to bring a bit of joy their way. 💛

Supporting a local business while spreading a little kindness at the same time - a win for everyone!

25/11/2025

That’s right… our favourite place to be on the first Thursday of the month has come back around again, and it’s the last one of the year! ☕💛

We absolutely love chatting with local residents about the affordable, trustworthy support our Helpers can provide across the community.

Looking forward to seeing lots of you there, along with all the other brilliant organisations who make these mornings so special. ✨

Needing Housing support?? look no further!
East Bedford Pcn hold a monthly patient support coffee morning. All sorts of local organisation attend to offer support to YOU.
Citizens Advice Bedford Age-UK, BPHA, Impakt Housing & Support Good Life Sorted, Beds Fire service, and MANY More.
Thursday 4th December 10am - 12pm. Christ The king. Harrowden rd.