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Heavy rain, freezing temperatures, blowing winds and a piece of cardboard... It was a tough night for Haydn van Weenen and Tom Mollett at the Fine & Country Bedford Sleep Out. On the nightFine & Country Bedford organised a Sleep Out on Thursday 9th November. They had a private car park to sleep in so they knew they would be safe for the night. Before going to their sleeping area, Haydn and Tom wandered around Bedford to speak to homeless people and hear their stories. They heard from around a dozen people, all with their own individual stories about how they became homeless.One man from North London had been homeless for two years following the breakdown of his marriage. He is currently sleeping in a tent.Another man lost his job and was forced to leave his housing association home. He is now using the soup kitchens for meals is living rough on the streets. Haydn said: “The night itself was not pleasant, but it was nevertheless an incredible experience. Everyone I spo...