Thursday 06 November (10)
🎤 Open Mic Night at The Dukes, Heath & Reach
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🛎 WANT TO BOOK A ROOM?
We have 4 double ensuite stable rooms, each have access to our 28 space free carpark monitored by CCTV. As seen on Hotel Inspector.
🌐 THE DUKES WEBSITE
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
📧 Email: info@thedukes.uk.com
🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 19:30 - 23:00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 4th September
▪️Thursday 2nd October
▪️Thursday 6th November
▪️Thursday 4th December
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🤭 Tropic Of Laughter Comedy Night at Ollie Vees, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £5.00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Running on the 1st Thursday of every month at 8pm with Tropical Rum Cocktails served until midnight.
Ages: Over 18s only please!
🎟 TICKETS COST: £5
Secure a seat by booking in advance!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Tel: 01525 851 726
📧 Email: ollieveestikilounge@gmail.com
⚽️ Join the Brand New Dunstable Thursday 6-a-side Football League!
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
This is a fun, friendly, and competitive league for adults of all abilities. Whether you have a full squad ready to go or you’re an individual looking to join a team, we’ll get you playing straight away.
🗓 WHEN?
Every Thursday evening: 7pm - 9pm
📍WHERE?
Houstone School, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
(3G pitches)
👨🦰 WHO CAN JOIN?
Players aged 16+ (teams or individuals welcome)
Extras: FA-qualified referees, weekly fixtures, league tables, and Veo camera match recordings uploaded online
Get active, meet new people, and enjoy the buzz of small-sided football in a great atmosphere.
📲 HOW TO JOIN
Sign up now HERE
Spaces are limited — secure your place today!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Louis@leisureleagues.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07449773861 (Louis)
👩🦯 Mary Poppins - Touch Tour for the Blind - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 18:30 Price: £0.00
ℹ️ ABOUT
They provide the opportunity to explore the staging, props and costumes, and to meet members of the cast to allow blind and visually impaired audiences to better understand the production and its story.
🎟 TICKETS ARE FREE
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🤭 LIVE with Nat: Work in Progress - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
▪️AGE: STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
🎟 TICKET COST:
£13.75 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 878 100
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:30 - 22:10
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🎶 Pop Bingo at The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston
Time: 20:00
💷 COST
We'll be playing 2 games at £5pp per game
ℹ️ BOOKING ESSENTIAL
You can book via the event link or call
01525 213868
Restaurant Opening Times
▪️Mon & Tues - 6-8pm
▪️Wed, Thurs & Fri - 6pm to 9pm
▪️Sat - 12pm to 9pm
▪️Sun - 12pm to 6pm
📖 CHECK THE MENU OUT...
Click here to view the menu if you would like to eat before Pop Bingo.
🕺Hitmix BINGO - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 20:00
💷 EVENT DETAILS
HUGE cash prizes
£2 per card...no limit to how many you play at once.
🥂 Get those drinks down you & those songs crossed off
✅️ HOW TO BOOK:
We have had booking issues previously- please book a table in our restaurant and add a booking note ‘music Bingo’.
Book a table Via the link:
https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/kings-reach/
📧 Email:
kingsreach.biggleswade@mcmullens.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎨 Messy Play - Bennett's Recreational Ground, Dunstable, Dunstable
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
🗓 2025 DAYS & TIMES
▪️Every Thursday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
▪️Term time only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for safe, sensory-rich activities designed especially for children aged 0–5. Let your little ones explore, create, and play.
☕ FOOD & DRINK
Hosted by: Bennett’s Café & Community Hub Food and refreshments available to purchase on-site.
🧩 Accessibility Note: If you’d like help checking accessibility details, feel free to reach out or visit the café beforehand.
☎️ Phone: 01582 513000
🪙 COST: £2
No booking required—just drop in and join the fun!
🧡 Supported by: Dunstable Town Council & Bennett’s Café
Discover Local Venues
Friday 07 November (15)
🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church
Time: 09:15 - 11:15
WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family
🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here
📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🎇 Bedford Blues Fireworks & Funfair 2025 - Bedford Blues Rugby Club
Time: 18:00
🕕 TIMES:
▪️Gates open: 6pm
▪️Children's fireworks: 7pm
▪️Main Fireworks: 8pm
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Lighting the Bedford skyline for miles around, the town’s biggest display has taken place in front of a capacity attendance for many years, selling out in advance annually.
We are expecting another busy night with no tickets available on the gate, so we encourage everyone to purchase early to guarantee your place and avoid disappointment.
Gates, funfair, bars and food outlets open from 6pm for an action packed, fun filled evening of entertainment. Arrive early to take a wander around the ground and soak up the family atmosphere at this traditional town centre event.
A children’s Fireworks display will take place from 7pm; ahead of the main event at 8pm.
The main display will again attempt to raise the bar from our previous fireworks nights with another bright, loud and spectacular show. From Catherine Wheels to Firecrackers and Rockets, Goldington Road will again be ablaze with colour for the night. Scroll down for the best photos of recent years.
Suitable for all ages, the home of Bedford Blues can serve as the ultimate family evening or a great night out with friends before wandering into town, situated just a five-minute walk away.
Food outlets will be situated along the main drive ahead of the Funfair, whilst the Scrum Bar, Rebel Bar and CMC Marquee will be open for drinks only.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Tickets: £8.50
▪️Under 6: Free
Last admission is strictly at 8pm to ensure no one misses out on the evening’s events so make sure to arrive in good time. Tickets are discounted to £8.50 online in advance, with children Under 6 going free.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: events@bedfordrugby.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 321880
🔥 Riseley Bonfire & Fireworks Night 2025 - All Saints Church
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🎆 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a spectacular display, BBQ, food & drinks, with local community groups raising funds for great causes. ✨"
🔥 SCHEDULE
▪️Gates open 6pm
▪️Bonfire lighting 6:15pm
▪️Fireworks around 7pm
FOOD/DRINK/STALLS
🍔 BBQ
☕ Hot Drinks
🍷 Bar
🥧 Hot Desserts
🌈 Glow Toys
💷 PAY ON THR GATE:
£5 on the gate (under 4s free) – cash only.
🅿️ NO PARKING
Please walk if possible – no parking on Church Lane.
📍 EVENT LOCATION
The field behind the Church.
✨️ Night Woodland Glow Walk 2025 - Haverings Guide Centre, Luton
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
🧚♀️WHAT TO EXPECT
Come take a magical walk through the Enchanted Forest, where the Guides and Scouts have been busy creating and lighting up fairy villages for everyone to enjoy.
🌭 AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
▪️Fresh hot chocolate
▪️Sweet treats
▪️S’mores kits (for toasting over the campfire)
▪️BBQ and tuck shop run by Riparian Explorers
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please note there is no parking onsite, please use the surrounding area.
💚 SPECIAL EXTRA...
One of our Scouts from Warden Hill has been selected to attend the next **Jamboree!** 🎉
She’s designed a lovely badge to help raise funds – they’ll be on sale at the Glow Walk for £1.50 each.
🪙 ENTRY COST: £1.00 PP
It’s going to be a really fun evening for all ages – hope to see lots of you there! 🌈
🎨 🥂 Sip and Paint (Free entry) - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 19:30
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Adults only! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun! All painting stuff provided. Totally FREE event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:30 - 22:10
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🎇 Ampthill Fireworks 2025 - Ampthill Great Park
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
🕕 SCHEDULE
▪️The gates open at 6:00pm
▪️Music starts at 6:30pm,
▪️Lighting of The Ampthill Beacon at 7:30pm
▪️Fireworks will start at 7.45pm.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
The display includes a set by DJ Carly, a fairground and various food outlets. The event caters for all ages and is family friendly with no alcohol or sparklers allowed in the park. Since 2011, the event has been managed by a core team of dedicated local volunteers.
The display is held at Ampthill Park, Woburn Road in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking will be available at £5.00 (CASH ONLY) per car. Parking is limited AND Slow. Allow time to queue and Walk if at all possible.
▪️WEST CAR PARK
▪️PARKSIDE HALL
▪️QUEENSMAN FC
▪️AMPTHILL RUGBY CLUB
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
There will be a designated viewing area at the event for those with reduced mobility. Please note, this area may not be suitable for those with sensory issues. Following unprecedented use in the past, this area is now limited to a maximum of 2 accompanied persons per patron. Space in the area is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
If you require space and/or parking, then a space MUST be booked in advance as no space can be reserved on the night. Drop them an email at info@ampthillfireworks.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £14.25
▪️Child (4-15): £6.25
▪️3 & Under: Free
▪️Family: £30.50
(2 adults & up to 3 children)
🎼 Music at the Moreteyne Manor - Marston Moretaine
Time: 18:00
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as great music we hope to have marshmallows and a few sparklers too.
It’ll be a really nice relaxed evening with live music, hot choc and hot dogs on sale to.
🪙 ENTRY COST - FREE
Donations are welcome. Any donations received will go towards the charity The Heart of Marston.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Moreteyne Manor: 01234 767003
🧒 Home Education Meet Up Fun (November 2025) - Bennett's Splashside Café, Dunstable
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Bennett’s Café & Community Hub, Dunstable (LU6 3DE) this November 2025 for our Home Education Meet Up sessions fun, hands-on activities perfect for children and parents to enjoy together! Activities are parent/carer led
🕛 TIME: 12 noon to 2 pm.
🗓 2025 DATES & SESSIONS
🎇 Wednesday 5th November:
▪️Firework Art – (£2)
Create colourful masterpieces to celebrate Bonfire Night
🎇 Friday 7th November:
▪️Firework Art – (£2)
Create colourful masterpieces to celebrate Bonfire Night
🍪 Wednesday 12th November:
▪️Biscuit Decorating – (£1)
Come and design your own tasty treats
🍪 Friday 14th November:
▪️Biscuit Decorating – (£1)
Come and design your own tasty treats
🍕 Wednesday 19th November:
▪️Pizza Making – (£3)
Build your own pizza with fresh toppings
🍕 Friday 21st November:
▪️Pizza Making – (£3)
Build your own pizza with fresh toppings
🌈 Wednesday 26th November:
▪️Tie Dye – (£2)
Bring an item to dye, bands & gloves provided
🌈 Friday 28th November:
▪️Tie Dye – (£2)
Bring an item to dye, bands & gloves provided.
✅️ PAY ON THE DAY - NO BOOKING
Small cost per session pay on the day! Let’s get creative, meet other families, and make memories together!
📍LOCATION
Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground, Dunstable LU6 3DE
