Bedford has got talent, so come and show yours!

Then we have just the platform for you, because our Bedford’s Got Talent competition is returning next month.

Auditions take place on Sunday, June 5 at Bedford Corn Exchange, and whether you are a solo act or part of a troupe, we want to see what you have got.

Young or old, traditional or trail-blazing, we hope to have a full range of the skills and tricks that our readers have to offer.

Last year’s winner was Ashley Green, who was carried to victory thanks to the audience response to his renditions of the classic songs Red and You Raise Me Up.

But we also had the likes of football freestyler Mark Harlow and accordion-playing pensioner Alfred Tinley.

It costs £10 to enter for solo acts or £15 for groups.

You can enter by visiting our website www.bedfordtoday.co.uk, calling 01908 651263 or emailing [email protected]

Entries must be in by Friday, May 20 and the grand final will be held on Saturday, June 25.