Bedford Rotary is an active and caring organization. Our fundraising efforts bring in about $35,000 annually through several exciting community events:
The Regional Idol Scholarship Competition showcases talented high school performers and takes place in January. The COVID pandemic suspended this production for a few years, but was reintroduced in January 2025. The Idol Contest is a superbly managed production featuring a live band, backup singers and professional sound and lighting. If you enjoy great talent, this is the event to attend!
The Bedford Rotary Club has hosted two Corn Hole Tournaments in 2023 and 2024 and the response has been tremendous.
Bedford Rotary also has a long history of running an annual fundraising road race. Six years ago we transitioned to an exciting trail race, and the Bedford Rotary Club's Trails 2 Ales 5K was born! Trail runs are growing in popularity and are fun events for individual runners of all ages as well as families, especially when combined with grilled burgers, ales from local breweries, soft drinks, and community fun following the race. Our Trails to Ales 5K race is held at Legacy Park in Bedford .
Bedford Rotary also facilitates additional fundraising and community events which include:
- Bell Ringing from Thanksgiving to Christmas to support the Salvation Army Corps of Manchester. We braved the cold and the wind to ring the Kettle Bell raising more than $12,000 for the Salvation Army. This is the highest grossing Kettle of the Manchester Corps.
- We also remember and honor Bedford’s senior residents living in area assisted living facilities. In early December we meet and escort senior citizens and their care givers to the Manchester Country Club for a festive and fun-filled luncheon. The club provides live music, entertainment and a wonderful meal provided by the Manchester Country Club Dining staff. Our deserving seniors even get a visit from Santa!
Bedford NH Rotary Club Members Fill Bags of Hope
for Beauty from Ashes Ministry
At the Bedford NH Rotary Club meeting this week, members assembled twenty-five “Bags of Hope” for the outreach program of Beauty from Ashes Ministry. The BOH purple bags were filled with basic items that we take for granted every day, to be given to women affected by trafficking, prostitution,
addiction and homelessness.
BFAM is survivor led and delivers holistic care. They provide exit strategies, bible studies, Christ-centered recovery groups, mentoring and trainings. The Ministry’s restorative home, Living Hope Farms, provides a safe, faith-based home where women rebuild their lives through healing, community,
and vocational training.
Beauty from Ashes Ministry can be contacted at 857-256-0824 or online at
beautyfromashesministry.org.
for Beauty from Ashes Ministry
At the Bedford NH Rotary Club meeting this week, members assembled twenty-five “Bags of Hope” for the outreach program of Beauty from Ashes Ministry. The BOH purple bags were filled with basic items that we take for granted every day, to be given to women affected by trafficking, prostitution,
addiction and homelessness.
BFAM is survivor led and delivers holistic care. They provide exit strategies, bible studies, Christ-centered recovery groups, mentoring and trainings. The Ministry’s restorative home, Living Hope Farms, provides a safe, faith-based home where women rebuild their lives through healing, community,
and vocational training.
Beauty from Ashes Ministry can be contacted at 857-256-0824 or online at
beautyfromashesministry.org.
Our town of Bedford is a vibrant and giving community. 
Welcome to our two newest members! 
Service Above Self
Bedford, NH 03110
United States