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Friday 24 April (14)

🕺A Night of Motown & Northern Soul - Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre


Time: 19:30 Price: £18.75

🎶 For all of you Northern Soul & Motown fans – this is one feel-good night you won’t want to miss at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre on Friday 24th April 2026 at 7.30pm!

Get ready for a soulful evening packed with the timeless sounds of Motown and Northern Soul, performed live by the incredible trio Belle Voix.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Featuring over 30 iconic hits, this uplifting production will take you on a journey through some of the most loved songs in music history, including:

⭐️ Red Light Spells Danger
⭐️ Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
⭐️ Tainted Love
⭐️ Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
…and many more!

Once you’ve heard it through the grapevine about this show, your love for these classic tunes will have you lifted higher and higher.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Starring Sandy Smith, Sophie Mairi and Briony Gunn, Belle Voix bring stunning vocals, stage presence and real star quality. With credits including London’s West End, cruise liners and luxury hotels, this talented trio deliver a powerful, soul-stirring performance that’s sure to have audiences singing along and dancing in their seats.

🎟 TICKET COST: £18.75

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Call the Box Office on:
☎️ 0300 300 8125
Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 3pm (excluding bank holidays)

The Polaroidz playing - The Horn, St Albans


Time: 22:00

🎶 Enjoy the alternative music sounds of the 1980s with The Polaroidz at The Horn in St Albans on Friday 24th April 2026 from 10pm.

If you love the darker, cooler side of the 80s, this is a night worth heading out for. Expect a brilliant live set packed with alternative anthems and nostalgic sounds from one of music’s most unforgettable decades.

🕺 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Live music from The Polaroidz
▪️ Alternative 1980s classics and crowd-pleasers
▪️ A fun late-night atmosphere at one of St Albans’ best-loved live music venues
▪️ Free entry

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

🎸 Whether you’re reliving your favourite era or just discovering the magic of alternative 80s music, The Polaroidz promise a great night out in St Albans.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01727 853143

✨️ Bedfordshire Wildflowers and Witchcraft Guided Walk 2026 - Ampthill Park

Friday 24 April 2026

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌿 Bedfordshire Wildflowers and Witchcraft Guided Walk - Step into a landscape where petals whisper secrets and paths are rich with old myth and magic.

▪️AGE: Adults only, attendees must be aged 18+

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 24th April:
🕙
10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Saturday 6th June
🕙
10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 24th June
🕔
5pm - 7pm

ABOUT THIS WALK
This enchanting guided walk in Ampthill weaves together natural history, folklore and mythology, revealing the hidden stories rooted in the wildflowers beneath your feet.

As you wander through hedgerows, meadows and woodland edges, you’ll discover the wildflowers that have shaped centuries of belief and practice. Learn how familiar blooms were once linked to healing, protection, divination and ritual, and uncover their place in witchcraft, mythology and rural folklore.

✨️ Flowers said to ward off evil
✨️ Plants connected with love spells and seasonal rites
✨️ Wild blooms tied to fairies, offerings and old countryside traditions

Grounded in landscape and storytelling, this gentle and immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into how people once understood the natural world - and how those echoes still remain today. No prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to see the countryside through an enchanted lens.

⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ This is an education/entertainment walk, not a foraging course
▪️ Edibility will not be a focus
▪️ Terrain varies and may include grassland, waterside and woodland paths
▪️ Dogs are not permitted

🎟 TICKETS COST: £25 Per Person

🅿️ PARKING
Free & Roadside Parking

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St Georges Day Celebrations 2026 - The Old Farm Inn, Tottenhoe


Time: 19:00

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Celebrate St George’s Day with a warm welcome and a hearty evening of traditional, home-cooked English food at The Old Farm Inn, Tottenhoe.

Gather with friends, family, and fellow food lovers for a lovely community celebration of English heritage, classic recipes, and proper comfort cooking. If you enjoy the simple pleasure of good food shared in great company, this promises to be a special evening in a cosy village pub setting.

🍽️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a welcoming atmosphere and a menu inspired by traditional English favourites, all lovingly prepared and served with that homely touch. It’s a chance to slow down, tuck into a delicious meal, and celebrate St George’s Day in true classic style.

A lovely way to celebrate St George’s Day in Bedfordshire with comforting food, community spirit, and a traditional English pub atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening out with loved ones or just fancy marking the occasion with some proper home-cooked food, The Old Farm Inn is the perfect spot to do just that.

🎟️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Entry is free, but a deposit and pre-order are required for this event. Please call to reserve your table in advance.

📞 CONTACT DETAILS
️ Phone: 01582 674053

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

👠 Single White Female Live - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30 - 22:00

👠 Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!

🗓 APRIL 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 21st April: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd April: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd April: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th April: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th April: 2.30pm & 7.30pm

⛔️ AGE GUIDANCE:
15+ The play contains depictions of violence, death, bereavement, online bullying, and scenes of a sexual nature. It also contains loud music, sudden noises and flashing lights.

🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party) and Lisa Faulkner (Holby City, Murder In Suburbia, John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen), this gripping new adaptation throws you into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.

Written by acclaimed author, journalist and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, this fresh retelling updates the original story for the age of social media, delivering a sharp, suspense-filled tale of ambition, obsession and the desperate need to belong.

📖 THE STORY
Allie is a recently divorced mum, juggling single parenthood with the launch of her tech start-up. When she advertises for a lodger to help make ends meet, the charming Hedy seems like the perfect solution. But as their lives become more entwined, boundaries blur and the arrangement begins to unravel in unsettling ways.

From the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train, Single White Female promises dark humour, stiletto-sharp suspense and plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments.

🎟 TICKETS COST: From £26.00

REVIEWS
▪️“Bloomin’ brilliant… stylish, sleek and sinister.” – Sussex Express
▪️“Totally gripping, emotionally charged and brilliantly performed.” – We Love Brighton
▪️“Sleek, sinister and wickedly entertaining… one of the must-see thrillers of the year.” – The Literacy Lounge

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🚂 We are open this week Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 4pm. Pop by for a tea/coffee and a nice cake or scone. We'd love to see you at The Ridgmont Heritage Centre.

😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.

Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.

🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!

🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.

❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.

ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk

🎤 Karaoke Night - The Ship Inn, Bromham


Time: 19:00 - 00:00

🎶 Karaoke Night at The Ship Inn, Bromham on Friday 24th April 2025 from 7pm. Hosted by Bob the Cat.

🍻 FREE ENTRY!
Grab the mic, have a drink, and sing your heart out. Bring your friends, bring your voice, and let’s make it a couple of nights to remember at The Ship Inn.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website:
The Ship Inn, Bromham
☎️ Phone:
01234 269515

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🎉 Bedford EAT Feast 2026 - Russell Park


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎊 Bedford 2026 Launch EAT Feast showcases a range of established local food trucks and caterers, offering international flavours in a laid back, welcoming atmosphere.

🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️
Friday 24th April
▪️4pm - 9pm

📍NEW LOCATION!
Russell Park, Embankment

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Greenacres will transform into a vibrant culinary hub. Whether you’re a fan of sizzling street food, gourmet treats, or delectable vegan and veggie options, there’s something for everyone at this delicious celebration. Bring the whole family for a day of great food and community spirit.
✅️ Food
✅️ Music
✅️ Drinks
✅️ Child-friendly
✅️ Vegan & veggie options available


A place to eat, drink, and enjoy time together. So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Greenacre Centre for the ultimate street food extravaganza!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

💘 Single & Mingle Cocktail Party - The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 20:00

💘 Are you a local Single looking to meet someone new? Then why not join us for our Single & Mingle Party. Friday 30th January 2026 from 8pm! All ages 18+ welcome!

This is a no pressure event....

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
hello@thecrownflitwick.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136

💦 Splashlands, Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City - Stanborough Park


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

💦 Splashlands, located in Stanborough Park North, Welwyn Garden City is a wet and dry play facility which features a paddling river meandering through a splash pad water play area. 

Surrounded by a nautical-themed adventure playground with a large pirate ship and a variety of play equipment for children of all ages. The splash pad has 67 jets that shoot up to 1.5m in the air with pads that activate water sprays when they are jumped on.

🍦FACILITIES
A refreshment kiosk will be open every day between 10:00 - 18:00 serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and ice creams.

🚻 TOILETS & CHANGING ROOMS
Public toilets and changing facilities, located next to the Splashlands, are be open from 9:00 - 18:00.

👀 WANT TO SEE BEFORE YOU GO?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook reel to give you an idea what else you can do. Please note charges apply to Parking.

PLEASE NOTE
Splash parks can close at any short notice.

Saturday 25 April (6)

🍻 Spring Beer Fest 2026 - Rushden Historical Transport Society


Time: 12:00 - 23:00

🍺 Raise a glass at the Spring Beer Fest at Rushden Historical Transport Society this weekend.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 25th April: 12pm - 11pm
▪️Sunday 26th April: 12pm - 11pm

🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Head to the station platform at Rushden Station Bar for a relaxed weekend of great beers, ciders and tasty hot food. Whether you fancy trying a few favourites, meeting up with friends or simply enjoying the atmosphere in a unique heritage setting, this is a lovely local event to add to your calendar.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS

☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
📧 Email: bar@rhts.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.rhts.co.uk

🎉 Hatters Fest! End Of Season party April 2026 - The George ll, Luton


Time: 10:00 - 02:00

🎉 Hatters Fest at the George ll in Luton will be on Saturday 25th April 2026!

This year we are going even bigger and better!! ….Our end of football season party’s have became our yearly tradition at George II and we are excited to tell you what’s happening!

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Open at 10.00am serving food & Drinks
▪️New Outdoor Bar in our Beer Garden
▪️Music by Dj Cambeatz 12.00pm-2.00pm
▪️Complimentary BBQ 5.00pm-7.00pm

🎤 THE MAIN EVENT
Live Music by OASESS Tribute Band from 7.00pm 

Get your bucket hat & your parka ready! 😆

🔮 An Evening of Psychic Readings - Eyeworth Village Hall


Time: 18:30 - 21:30

🌙 The Psychic Elite Presents: An Evening of Psychic Readings & Mediumship at Eyeworth Village Hall on Saturday 25th April 2026, 6.30pm - 9.30pm.

▪️AGE:
18 years upwards

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the mystical and experience a night of insight, guidance, and connection.
Join The Psychic Elite for an unforgettable evening where our team of gifted psychic mediums will share personal readings and heartfelt messages from Spirit. Whether you seek clarity, comfort, or a magical night out, this event is not to be missed.

Your Evening Includes:
🌟 Personal psychic and mediumistic readings
🌟 A warm and welcoming atmosphere for all
🌟 Refreshments will be on sale along with a raffle & stalls.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Booking is Essential – Spaces are Limited.
£35/30 minute reading.

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
☎️ Phone Abi on: 07739 019166
📧 Email: eyeworthvh@yahoo.com

💫 Come with an open heart and leave with messages of love, guidance, and inspiration from the other side.

💖 CHARITY
In aid of Eyeworth Village Hall- charity #300030

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 14:45

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️
Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️Weather permitting

▪️AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston

Saturday 25 April 2026

Time: 11:00 - 15:00

💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!

▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)

🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?

🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.

🏊‍♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.

👨‍👧‍👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).

👨‍👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.

🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.

🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.

In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.

🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00

🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com

🚜 Saffron Walden Crank Up 2026 - Debden Airfield, Saffron Waldon


Time: 10:00

🚜 Come along and see huge traction engines, and smaller ones too at Debden Airfield in Saffron Waldon.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 25 April 2026
▪️Sunday 26 April 2026

TIMES
▪️Gates open at 10am
▪️Last entry 3.30pm

EVENT DETAILS
Vintage vehicles of all sorts, tractors, stationary engines, fairground organs and a host of bygone attractions.

There will be a vintage funfair too, trade and craft stalls, hot and cold refreshments available, as well as a beer tent.
Fun for all the family!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children 15 and Under are FREE
▪️Adults: from £8
▪️Tickets available via the event link

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07984 245616

🚶‍♂️AN IDEA FOR A WALK IN SAFFRON WALDON
Check out the World War 2 Trail in Saffron Waldon here.
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