Saturday 04 July (24)
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby - Dave Law Sports Pavilion
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fun filled day with funfair, street food, bars, variety of stalls, live stage from 1pm live DJ from 6pm, free firework finale at 9.50pm.
✨️ Fairground
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Live entertainment
✨️ DJ
✨️ Firework Display at 9.50pm
ℹ️ ENTRY CONDITIONS APPLY
▪️No under 16's unless accompanied with an adult.
▪️No alcohol or glass can be brought onsite.
▪️Capacity limits apply.
📢 WANTED: LIVE BANDS & LOCAL TALENT
Are you an amateur band looking for a stage to display your talents? Or maybe a solo singer wanting a stage to stand on and shine.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
lmelville@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🧙♀️ A wickedly wonderful children’s interactive show - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 14:45 - 17:00
▪️Age Suitability: Recommended age: 2–10 years (younger siblings welcome with supervision)
🕝 Event Timings: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
▪️Doors open at 2.45pm
▪️Show starts at 3.15pm
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Join Glinda and Elphaba on Saturday 4th July 2026 at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick for a magical, Wicked-inspired interactive adventure filled with singing, games, dancing and enchantment.
Designed with younger children and families in mind, this fully hosted experience brings together storytelling, music, movement and playful activities - all enjoyed from the comfort of table seating.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Interactive show & magical games
✨️ Snack / lunch break
✨️ Arts & crafts activity
✨️ Ozdust hunt
✨️ Bubbles
✨️ Themed tattoos
✨️ Balloon modelling
✨️ Singing & dancing finale
✨️ Meet & greet with Glinda & Elphaba
✨️ Photo opportunities
💚 DRESS UP ENCOURAGED!
Little ones are invited to come dressed for the occasion and fully embrace the magic.
🧺 CHILD TICKET INCLUDES
A Wicked-themed picnic box, activities, small gift, certificate & sweets.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
▪️Child: £20
▪️Adult: £8
▪️Family (1 Adult & 2 Children): £42
Adults must book a ticket. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co.uk
🤣 Charity Comedy Night - The Place Theatre, Bedford
Time: 19:30
🕢 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.30pm
▪️Show starts: 8.00pm
ABOUT THE CHARITY
For over 30 years, the Road Victims Trust has been the UK’s only charity providing free, long‑term specialist emotional and practical support to people bereaved or seriously injured due to road collisions within Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full Price: £20
▪️Concession - Senior / Unemployed: £17
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy: £20
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Concession - Senior / Unemployed: £17
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets. To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🐰 Children & Pets Weekend - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 4th July: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 5th July: 10am - 5pm
What’s on:
🐰 10.30 - Pet-a-Pet Corner – Get up close with adorable rabbits and guinea pigs
🐐 11.00 - Farmyard Meet & Greet – Say hello to friendly farm animals
🦅 11.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight
🚜 12.15 - Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🦉 12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
🐢 13.00 - Reptile Encounter – Meet fascinating scaly creatures from around the world & meet our mascot Shelly the tortoise
🦅 14.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
🚜 15.15 – Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🐁 15.30 – Small Mammal Experience – Discover and interact with tiny furry friends
Whether your little ones love fluffy, feathery, or scaly friends, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect weekend to learn, explore, and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out – make it a family weekend to remember!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years): £8.95 Children
▪️Under 2 years are free
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby - Dave Law Sports Pavilion
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fun filled day with funfair, street food, bars, variety of stalls, live stage from 1pm live DJ from 6pm, free firework finale at 9.50pm.
✨️ Fairground
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Live entertainment
✨️ DJ
✨️ Firework Display at 9.50pm
ℹ️ ENTRY CONDITIONS APPLY
▪️No under 16's unless accompanied with an adult.
▪️No alcohol or glass can be brought onsite.
▪️Capacity limits apply.
📢 WANTED: LIVE BANDS & LOCAL TALENT
Are you an amateur band looking for a stage to display your talents? Or maybe a solo singer wanting a stage to stand on and shine.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
lmelville@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🎉 Independence Day 2026 at Hickory's, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🎊 EVENT DETAILS
We're throwin' a Yard Party! Join us on Saturday 4th July 2026 from 12-7pm for Yard Games, Face Painting, American Cars & more!
Also, all weekend you'll be able to try the Star Spangled Shake, the perfect freakshake to celebrate!
✅️ BOOK A TABLE HERE
🎶 Bedford Summer Sessions 2026 - Bedford Park
Time: 17:00 - 23:00
• Thursday 2 July – Deacon Blue, with The Lightning Seeds
• Friday 3 July – UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, with Bitty McLean, Reggae Roast feat. Horseman
• Saturday 4 July – Tom Grennan, with Brooke Combe and Fiona-Lee
• Sunday 5 July – Paul Weller, with Miles Kane and Arkayla
ℹ️ FAQ'S
🅿️ PARKING
There is no car parking available on-site.
You can use one of the many council-run car parks nearby. Full details can be found here.
🎟 TICKETS
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged two and under can attend for free and do not need a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the event. Click the event link below to book tickets.
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair - Bletchley
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 4th July
▪️Sunday 5th July
👦 AGE: Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
