Many residents will fondly remember Rev. Christopher Huitson, vicar of Cople in the 1970s-80s. Their son Toby, still no stranger to Cople, has written and had published “Stairway to Heaven”. Subtitled The Functions of Medieval Upper Spaces, the book covers … Continued
The link to the 2001 Census data compiled and written about by Ged Peeke in the May 2014 Cople News can be found in the About Cople Page
The Cople Players presented their first pantomime at the Cople Village Hall on the 28th/29th March 2014 Produced by Julia Moore and Fran Moore. Script and director was Miles Tetly. It was a brilliant success and enjoyed by all. Proceeds … Continued
As at November 2013 a limited number of water butts are available to Bedford Borough residents this winter. Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Straight plc, is offering 190 litre Water Butt Kits for the special price of £30 plus … Continued
In 1971 Cople had their own grand festival for no particual reason other than to celebrate Cople. Although they did also take the opportunity to raise funds for the new Village Hall and the Church. Recently Bob Parrish found, amongst … Continued
Trees are important. Trees are beautiful, soften the urban impact, provide shade, clean the air, benefit the environment, support diverse wildlife and can provide natural fuel and building material. Bedford Tree Fund is an independent charity working from within Bedford … Continued
I have been kindly sent two new pictures for the Cople photo gallery. These are of the late Ernie Rawlins and his Cottage (now demolished) in Water End. The pictures were supplied by Christopher and Bob Parrish The pictures have … Continued
Anyone can report potholes and blocked drains online to Bedford BC Highways or by email highways.helpdesk@bedford.gov.uk or by telephone 01234 718003 If you believe the fault you are reporting is an emergency (e.g. likely to cause damage or injury or wires showing) … Continued
Childhood Memories – Ernest Storton Ernest Storton, 1909 – 2003, was born nearby in Hatch and moved to Cople in 1914. In 1989 Ernest wrote his memories of his childhood in Cople which were then published and distributed in Cople. … Continued
Shortstown and RAF Cardington Memories Jane Harvey asks “Is there anyone in Cople who can help in my local history research?” I live in Shortstown and run two websites one about the history of Shortstown www.shortstownheritage.co.uk and one recently set up … Continued