Saturday 13 June (33)
🛻 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.
🎉 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.
🤠 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
🎉 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
🎉 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.
🚁 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
🕺 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
🤠 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
🎧 ⛴️ 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
