Saturday 13 June (33)
🚁 Gyro World Record Attempt 2026 - Shuttleworth
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
FREE EVENT - PLEASE NOTE
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
On the day, you'll also be able to see the original 'Little Nellie' that was flown in the making of the famous Bond film You Only Live Twice, and the Aston Martin Owners Club will be bringing a great collection of classic and modern examples of the iconic vehicles.
In 2022, the Guinness World Record was set for the most autogyros landing on an airfield in 8 hours as 71. This was achieved by The British Rotorcraft Association at Shuttleworth on 21 May 2022.
♿️ Accessibility
🤠 Country & Western Events Hoedown - The Compasses, Greenfield
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
👢 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live country music, line dancing for fun & a whole day of country.
Country & Western Events are known for their fantastic events & with a 4.8/5 star rating from over 400 reviews, you know you're going to have the best time.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird: £15.75
▪️General Admission: £23.10
(includes admin fee)
🏃♂️💨 BOOK NOW!
Grab your tickets via the event link, bring your friends & lets give you a day to remember western style.
▪️ENQUIRIES
📘 Facebook: Cowboy & Western Events
📘 Facebook: The Compasses, Greenfield
📧 Email:
countryandwesternevents@protonmail.com
🎉 Flitwick Family Fun Day 2026
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Outdoor cinema
✨️ Live music
✨️ Fairground rides
(£1.50, £2 for dodgem cars)
✨️ Food court
✨️ Stalls, and more!
🍿 FREE!
Free popcorn whilst stocks last!
Free Live Music!
Free outdoor cinema
📽 FILMS
▪️12.30pm - Wicked (PG)
▪️4.30pm - Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
🅿️ PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS
You can park at The Rufus Centre and hop on the Free shuttle bus operating between the park from 12 noon and 7pm.
🙏SPONSORS
Special thanks to our event sponsors: D & G Short, Flitwick & Ampthill Bathrooms, Temple Flooring, One-O-One Garage, Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Chic Celebrations and Flitwick Jewellers.
🎉 Northampton Carnival 2026
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
📍 The Racecourse, Northampton, NN1 4LG
📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
⏰ 12pm til 7.30pm
🎟️ Free Entry
🌏 EVENT DETAILS
Celebrating culture, creativity, diversity and community spirit, Northampton Carnival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds for a spectacular day of entertainment, music, dance, food and family fun!
🌍 FREE ENTRY
🎭 Multicultural Carnival Parade
🎶 Live Music & Stage Performances
🍴 Street Food & International Cuisine
🛍️ Arts, Crafts & Community Stalls
🎡 Funfair Attractions
💃 Dance Groups & Performers
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
🎉 Community Celebration
🪅 THE PARADE - 2PM
The main event takes place at Racecourse Park from 12pm until 7:30pm, with the carnival parade leaving the park at 2pm and travelling through Northampton town centre before returning to the Racecourse. Expect colourful costumes, incredible floats, energetic performers and a carnival atmosphere throughout the day.
🎭 2026 THEME
This year's theme: “Unity in Masquerade, Many Stories, One Parade” celebrates the power of communities coming together through creativity, culture and shared experiences.
Whether you're attending with family, friends or coming to experience Northampton Carnival for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Be inspired. Be involved. Be part of Northampton Carnival
🪩 AFTER PARTY - FREE ENTRY
After party hosted by The Umbrella Fair at The Racecourse Pavilion 2pm til 11pm.
🛻 Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy 2026
Time: 10:00
EVENT DETAILS
📍Convoy Starts: 10:00am from Herts Showground (AL3 7PT) heading to Dunstable for around 10.30am - 11am on the A5183 down to Hockliffe and into Leighton Buzzard (Hockliffe Street & Lake Street) for around 11am - 12.00pm then to Billington Showground.
🏁 End Location: Leighton Road, Stanbridge, LU7 9HR
🎉 AFTER PARTY EVENT AT THE SHOWGROUND - OPENS 1PM
Expect an impressive display of trucks, live bands, hot food, a licensed bar, fairground rides, merchandise stalls and much more.
The event proudly supports East Anglian Air Ambulance and Scotty’s Little Soldiers, helping to raise funds for two incredible charities while bringing the local community together.
• Live music and entertainment
• Hot food and licensed bar
• Fairground rides
• Merchandise stalls
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Supporting local and national charities
🚍 FREE GRANT PALMER BUS SERVICE
The Highwayman, Dunstable is hosting the Truck Convoy again this year. Food and drinks will be available from 8am. The 1st Bus will leave there at 1pm and then on the hour until 5pm. This is a FREE BUS to and from the Leighton Buzzard Showground ONLY with the last bus coming back to Dunstable at 5.30pm. (The times on the poster can be seen below).
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
They are allowed on a lead but please be aware of the fact that it could be a very noisy and potentially stressful environment for them to be in. Bring water and clear up poop.
🪙 ADMISSION COST TO THE SHOWGROUND (PAY ON THE GATE)
▪️Adults: £2
▪️Children: Free
💷 Bring cash incase of bad internet connections.
🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 Live performances on the main stage
🎡 Unlimited inflatables (with wristband - £6 on the day)
⚽ Free sports activities
🎪 Fun fair games with prizes to be won
🎟️ Raffle
🛍️ Local stalls, crafts, gifts, treats, and unique products as well as fidgets galore!
🍔 Delicious food and drink vendors
🎨 Art gallery, free colouring activities, LEGO play area, and SEN-friendly area
🍬 Our super famous tuck shop
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
💷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your family and friends as well as your picnic blankets and chairs and help us make this year's Denfest our biggest and best yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Ideally bring cash, but we will have QR Codes for payments also)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🇬🇧 Bletchley Park 1940s Weekend - June 2026
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 9.30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 9.30am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and visit the market stalls to indulge in a little vintage retail therapy.
All this and reenactors, various food vendors, family activities and more!
We are sure you will have a fabulous time at our 1940s weekend.
FLYPASTS
🛩 Red arrows on Saturday at 1.17pm
🛩 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at 2pm
🛩 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: TBC
(Times subject to change, ammendments or cancellations)
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Gift Ticket (18 - 64 yrs):
£28.75
▪️Senior Gift Ticket (65 yrs and above: £26.25
▪️Young Person Gift Ticket (12 - 17 yrs): £15.00
▪️Student Gift Ticket (18 yrs and above, with valid ID):
£26.25
▪️Child Gift Ticket (8 - 11 yrs):
£7.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 272673
🚗 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Set in the beautiful grounds of Priory Gardens, this much-loved annual event is a real highlight of the local calendar, bringing together a wonderful display of heritage and vintage vehicles for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re a lifelong motoring enthusiast or simply looking for a great family-friendly day out in Bedfordshire, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the day.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Heritage and vintage vehicle displays
▪️ Live music performances
▪️ Children’s activities
▪️ Stalls
▪️ On-site food concessions
▪️ A lively town centre atmosphere
🚒 SPECIAL FEATURE
We’re delighted to welcome the Prevention Team from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to this year’s show. They’ll be bringing their innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle – a fully immersive experience using motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🚛 DON’T MISS
As an extra bonus, the truck convoy will roll through the centre of town, adding even more excitement to the day. Middle Market is also on The Square across the road.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
✍️ PRE-REGISTER
This is a pre-registered event for show cars – Registration is now open for 2026 via the event link!
🌞 Datchworth Village Fete 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Fun stalls
✨️Games
✨️Classic Cars
✨️Music
✨️Dog show (weather permitting)
✨️Rodeo Camel
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
BBQ, tea tent, Pimm's, Ice-cream, cakes
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is £1.00
👨👩👧👦 The Little Loves Fayre - Kings House, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a fun-filled day at The Little Loves Fayre, a welcoming family marketplace designed to support and celebrate every stage of parenthood — from pregnancy right through to the teenage years — all under one roof.
Browse a wide range of stalls tailored for parents and children, alongside some fab hidden gem businesses offering local products, services and ideas for family life.
✨ FREE admission
✨ FREE parking
✨ Baby changing facilities
✨ On-site refreshments
✨ FREE goody bags for the first 50 families
✨ PLUS a FREE meet and greet with Ariel!
💗 WHY VISIT?
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, shopping for little ones, or looking for useful local businesses and services for older children, this fayre is a lovely chance to connect, browse and discover what’s available in and around Bedfordshire.
It’s an easy, family-friendly event with plenty to see, and a great opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying a relaxed few hours out.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🤠 Country & Western Events Hoedown - The Compasses, Greenfield
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
👢 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live country music, line dancing for fun & a whole day of country.
Country & Western Events are known for their fantastic events & with a 4.8/5 star rating from over 400 reviews, you know you're going to have the best time.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird: £15.75
▪️General Admission: £23.10
(includes admin fee)
🏃♂️💨 BOOK NOW!
Grab your tickets via the event link, bring your friends & lets give you a day to remember western style.
▪️ENQUIRIES
📘 Facebook: Cowboy & Western Events
📘 Facebook: The Compasses, Greenfield
📧 Email:
countryandwesternevents@protonmail.com
🎉 Flitwick Family Fun Day 2026
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Outdoor cinema
✨️ Live music
✨️ Fairground rides
(£1.50, £2 for dodgem cars)
✨️ Food court
✨️ Stalls, and more!
🍿 FREE!
Free popcorn whilst stocks last!
Free Live Music!
Free outdoor cinema
📽 FILMS
▪️12.30pm - Wicked (PG)
▪️4.30pm - Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
🅿️ PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS
You can park at The Rufus Centre and hop on the Free shuttle bus operating between the park from 12 noon and 7pm.
🙏SPONSORS
Special thanks to our event sponsors: D & G Short, Flitwick & Ampthill Bathrooms, Temple Flooring, One-O-One Garage, Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Chic Celebrations and Flitwick Jewellers.
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🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 Live performances on the main stage
🎡 Unlimited inflatables (with wristband - £6 on the day)
⚽ Free sports activities
🎪 Fun fair games with prizes to be won
🎟️ Raffle
🛍️ Local stalls, crafts, gifts, treats, and unique products as well as fidgets galore!
🍔 Delicious food and drink vendors
🎨 Art gallery, free colouring activities, LEGO play area, and SEN-friendly area
🍬 Our super famous tuck shop
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
💷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your family and friends as well as your picnic blankets and chairs and help us make this year's Denfest our biggest and best yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Ideally bring cash, but we will have QR Codes for payments also)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🕺 Legends of Motown - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
🕖 Approx timings:
▪️Doors: 7pm
▪️Live band: 7:30pm - 10pm
▪️Disco: 10pm - 11pm
▪️Curfew: 11pm
🤩 ABOUT LEGENDS OF MOTOWN
Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s. With stunning vocals and a powerhouse live band, this show celebrates the timeless sound of an iconic era.
Get ready for a trip down memory lane with authentic classics from legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, and many more!
Join Legends of Motown for an unforgettable night at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick.
🎟 TICKET COST: £23.85
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@legendsofmotown.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
🎨 Paint & Sip Evening with The Creative Canvas - Eyeworth Village Hall
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
▪️AGE: 18+
😍 EVENT DETAILS
You will create your masterpiece under the expert guidance of a local artist & will then be able to take this home to display in all its glory! All art supplies/materials will be provided & you will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
Soft drinks, hot drinks & nibbles will be on sale.
We will be holding a raffle & will have a fun game of ‘heads or tails’.
🎟 TICKET COST: £40pp
Places are very limited & will be on a first come first serve basis. Payment is required at the point of booking. To book, please email: eyeworthvh@yahoo.com
In aid of Eyeworth Village Hall - charity #300030
🎈 Summer Fayre 2026 - Wixams
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With plenty of games, raffles and market stalls to enjoy.
Whatever the weather, you can treat yourself to hot and cold refreshments from our licensed bar and bistro.
There’s no booking required, and entry is free for all, so just come along and enjoy the festivities.
🎧 ⛴️ Good Times Boat Party - Priory Marina, Bedford
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
▪️AGE: 18+
🎧 EVENT DETAILS
Join us on June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of music, laughs, and great vibes. Don’t miss out on this epic anniversary bash – bring your friends and let’s make some waves together! 90s & 00s house classics on vinyl with Dave Bergin & guests. its more fun on the water!
🎟 TICKET COST: £32.13
🚘 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚛 LOOK AT FOR THE THE RALLY...
Plus, get ready for the spectacular Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy! Get a prime position by the clock tower and then head straight into Priory Gardens!
EVENT DETAILS
🚘 Car Display
Browse a fantastic display of over 200 heritage and vintage vehicles in a beautiful park setting!
🎵 Live Music on Stage:
🎤 Lulu and the Hullabaloos
🎤 Kiah Rihanna
🎤 The Memphis Belles
👶 Fun for the Kids:
🏃♂️ Children’s assault course
🎨 FREE arts and crafts
🎠 Small children's rides
🗺️ An interactive History Alive Trail
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (Prevention Team):
Experience the innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle! This fully immersive experience uses motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🎭 Entertainment & Attractions:
🐾 Hands-on animal encounters
🌳 Unbound Theatre’s live performance of The Wind in the Willows
🍔 Food, Drink & Shopping:
Delicious food concessions, meet our community groups, face painting, unique craft stalls, and an outdoor bar!
☕ Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms will also be open from 9 am to 4.30 pm serving refreshing drinks and a delicious range of food.
🅿️ PARKING
We recommend using Ashton Square Car Park when visiting the event (LU6 3SN). *charges apply*
🤝 This event has kindly been sponsored by Regtransfers Number Plates.
🪨 Dig Camp Ampthill 2026 (ages 6 - 11)
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 6th June: 2pm - 4pm
▪️Sat 13th June: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
📍WHERE?
Ampthill Great Park Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX
🗺 Meeting point: Our meeting point will be next to the Ampthill Great Park Car Park. This is the main car park, situated on Woburn Street off the B530. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your experience is due to start.
▪️AGE: Families with children aged 6-11. Maximum of one adult and two children per booking (you can make more than one booking)
🪨 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our team will guide your search for evidence, and help you piece together the evidence as you try to solve a real archaeological mystery… It’s the perfect mini-family adventure for kids and adults who want to get outdoors and discover history for themselves this summer!
ℹ️ You need to bring:
▪️Sturdy boots (very important!)
▪️For wet weather: warm clothing, raincoat, and wellies or waterproof boots
▪️For warm weather: suncream, sunhat
▪️Plastic bag to carry muddy gear home
▪️Drinks and snacks (very important!)
▪️Anything else you might need for a mini outdoor adventure!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult & 1 child (ages 6-11): £90
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@digventures.com
🌞 The Secret Farm Summer Fete 2026 - Moggerhanger
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 10am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 10am - 6pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Live Music (multiple local artists)
🎭 Children’s Shows & Entertainment
🐴 Animals from Knotts Of Tempsford
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ Local Craft & Food market
🍔 BBQ & Ice Cream
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🚜 Ride-On Tractors
🏎️ Ride-On Go Karts
🚂 Barrel Train Ride £3pp
🏰 Bouncy Castles £3pp
🍹 Licensed Bar
✨ And much more!
🎟 TICKET COST (BOOKING REQUIRED)
▪️Every person over 3 years: £5.00
▪️Under 3 is free and does not require a ticket
🏊♂️ Eversholt General Outdoor Swimming
Time: 12:30 - 18:15
ℹ️ ABOUT THE POOL
The pool is an open air pool / lido. It is 21.3m by 7.3m with the shallow end 1m deep, gradually deepening to a maximum of 1.7m at the Eastern end. It has a small semi-circular paddling pool with a depth of 0.3m attached to the main pool, separated by bars. The temperature varies but it's usually 27-28℃.
🗓 GENERAL SWIMMING TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 12:30pm - 6:15pm
▪️Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 6:15pm
🏊♂️ TYPES OF SWIM SESSIONS
▪️General Swim
▪️Adult Swim
▪️Retired Folk Swim
▪️Baby Swim
▪️SEND Swim
▪️Lane Swim
✅️ PRIVATE HIRE
Prive hire is available, check out the website via the event link for more information.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £6.50
▪️Under 3's: Free
▪️Spectators: Free
