The Bedford Foyer is a bpha project offering affordable accommodation and training for 16 to 24-year-olds to help them get back on their feet.

It is more than just a place to stay - staff are on hand 24 hours a day to give advice and support for such things as benefit claims, independent living, training initiatives, education and employment.

Up to 34 young people live at The Foyer in pleasant, comfortable surroundings. The rooms are fully furnished, and most of them have their own shower, toilet and kitchen area. There is also a shared common room fitted out with sofas, TV, and a pool table.

There is a cyber café both for residents and non-residents, which is open to the public from 9.00am to 8.30pm, seven days a week. It was re-launched on 2 August 2004 and provides good quality food and drinks at fantastic prices. Customers can surf the net while they enjoy a nice meal. Prices are £1.00 per hour for those in receipt of benefits and £2.00 per hour for any others.

Are you aged 16 to 24 and in need of low cost accommodation and meet ANY of the criteria below?

• Unemployed and want to train for a career
• In low paid employment e.g. modern apprenticeship or national traineeship etc
• Live or work in the Bedford area
• Planning to or currently undergoing training or are in education?

If the answer is YES to any of the above, you could be eligible to live at The Foyer.

For more information or an application form please ring 01234 221270.

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