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🎊 Luton Baako Festival 2026
Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎊 Celebrating African & Caribbean Music, Arts & Culture
Join us for the 5th Special Edition of the Luton Baako Festival, a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean culture, bringing together music, food, arts, fashion, businesses, and community in the heart of Luton.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy live entertainment, discover local businesses, experience authentic food, or connect with the community, there’s something for everyone.
🗓 Event Details
▪️Date: Saturday 15 August 2026
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Venue:
Leagrave Park (Marsh House)
Bramingham Road
Luton LU3 2SR
Entry: Free
🎶 What To Expect
- ✨️ Live African & Caribbean music
- ✨️ Cultural performances
- ✨️ Food and drink vendors
- ✨️ Arts, crafts and community stalls
- ✨️ Family-friendly activities
- ✨️ Jollof Rice Competition
- ✨️ Caribbean Rum Cake Competition
- ✨️ Local business showcase
- ✨️ Community networking opportunities
📸 Images via Luton Baako Festival
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🪓 NEW! Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)
Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 09:00 - 21:15
🪓 Bermuda Blades is an outdoor, covered axe throwing venue based at Perfect Aquatics in Henlow, Bedfordshire, one of the most unique and exhilarating activities you can do within easy reach of Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Biggleswade, and Letchworth.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Axe throwing is exactly what it sounds like: you stand at a throwing line, take aim at a wooden target, and send a real axe spinning through the air until it sticks. Our fully trained instructors guide every session from start to finish, no experience needed, no upper body strength required, just a willingness to try something genuinely different.
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
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⚔️ The Militias of Anglia - Ridgmont
Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
⚔️ The Militias of Anglia Summer Weekend 2026 at The Rose & Crown, Ridgmont on Saturday 15th August 2026.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The Militias of Anglia, in conjunction with the landlord and landlady of the Rose & Crown, Tom and Rachel, invite you to find out about Bedfordshire in the 17th century.
Come along to experience the wars that ravaged the county and England.
ℹ️ What You Can Experience
Living History encampment
Soldiers at arms
Weapons and drill displays
Learn about period weapons, muskets and cannons
Learn how to be a soldier of the period
Join the ranks – you and your children can drill with us
Cookery demonstrations
Authentic period games
The Militias of Anglia (TMOA)
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️10:30: Open to the public
▪️11:00: Drill of Arms
Pike drill & Kiddies vs Parents Drill
▪️11:40 - 12:20: Musket Drill
For those who have never fired before, or those wishing to fire.
▪️12:20 – 13:00: Quiet Period / Show and Tell
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The Militias of Anglia, in conjunction with the landlord and landlady of the Rose & Crown, Tom and Rachel, invite you to find out about Bedfordshire in the 17th century.
Come along to experience the wars that ravaged the county and England.
ℹ️ What You Can Experience
Living History encampment
Soldiers at arms
Weapons and drill displays
Learn about period weapons, muskets and cannons
Learn how to be a soldier of the period
Join the ranks – you and your children can drill with us
Cookery demonstrations
Authentic period games
The Militias of Anglia (TMOA)
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️10:30: Open to the public
▪️11:00: Drill of Arms
Pike drill & Kiddies vs Parents Drill
▪️11:40 - 12:20: Musket Drill
For those who have never fired before, or those wishing to fire.
▪️12:20 – 13:00: Quiet Period / Show and Tell
Fire lighting
Battlefield first aid (17th-century style)
Nettle cordage
▪️13:00 – 13:30: Artillery
Gun crew run-through
Safety policies
Teamworking
▪️14:00: Sword School:
▪️14:30: Drill 2
Pike and Musket, Drums, Colours
▪️15:10: Show and Tell
▪️16:30: Artillery 2
Battlefield first aid (17th-century style)
Nettle cordage
▪️13:00 – 13:30: Artillery
Gun crew run-through
Safety policies
Teamworking
▪️14:00: Sword School:
▪️14:30: Drill 2
Pike and Musket, Drums, Colours
▪️15:10: Show and Tell
▪️16:30: Artillery 2
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🚗 Classic Cock Car Show 2026 - Broom
Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 12:00
🚗 Classic Cock Car Show at The Cock Inn, Broom is on Saturday 15th August 2026.
🚘 SHOW VEHICLES
Bring along your classic cars, bikes and other vehicles of interest! Classic Cars, bikes, other interesting vehicles. Entry for show cars is behind The Cock pub from 12 midday onwards - just turn up!
🎵 MUSIC & BANDS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
⭐ Live music & bands, everyone welcome!
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
For all spectators AND show vehicles! Come along and have a great day out!
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