Bedford campus chosen for BBC East Sports Awards

A performance in the theatre at the Bedford campus

Wed 16th November, 2011

The University of Bedfordshire is joining forces with the BBC to stage this year’s BBC East Sports Awards at its Bedford campus on Thursday, 8 December.

Top sporting stars and unsung heroes will be honoured for their achievements at the event which will be hosted by BBC Look East presenter Stewart White at the University’s professionally-equipped theatre.

BBC East Sports Awards producer Shaun Peel said: “These awards recognise the amazing efforts of the region’s Olympians and Paralympians, its biggest stars and its Unsung Heroes and the University of Bedfordshire, with its sporting heritage, is the perfect venue.”

Vice Chancellor Professor Les Ebdon CBE DL said: “We are delighted and excited to be working with the BBC on staging these awards. Our professionally-equipped theatre which seats 280 people will ensure the audience has a fantastic experience.”

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