Friday 09 January (12)
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🧒 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
🎤 What's Love Got To Do with It - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Time: 19:30
ℹ️ ABOUT
Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled 60-year career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy, feel-good rock and soul, brought to life by a phenomenal live band. Packed with all the classic hits you know and love, the show delivers showstopping performances of Proud Mary, River Deep – Mountain High, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, and many more.
Stepping into Tina’s iconic heels is Kent’s own Holly Bannis, the daughter of Greg Bannis, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate. Holly’s rise to center stage is as inspiring as it is exciting. Growing up in a musical family, Holly honed her craft for over a decade performing semi-professionally before an audition on ITV’s Starstruck changed her life. “I had to audition as three of my musical icons, and Tina was an obvious choice for me. During lockdown, I studied her performances obsessively, getting into her moves, her walk, and her energy.”
It wasn’t long before the team behind What’s Love Got To Do With It? noticed Holly’s raw talent and passion. Initially cast as a backing singer and understudy, Holly quickly stepped into the spotlight, making the lead role her own and earning standing ovations night after night.
Audiences can expect a show bursting with energy, emotion, and that signature Tina fire. The production kicks off with hits like Private Dancer, as Holly fully inhabits Tina’s powerful vocals and unmistakable moves, transporting fans to the heart of a live Tina Turner concert experience. Then, in the show-stopping second half, the audience is guaranteed to be on their feet, dancing and singing along to high-octane classics like Nutbush City Limits.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? isn’t just a concert – it’s a celebration of Tina Turner’s legacy, a night of unrelenting joy, and a tribute to one of the most electrifying performers in music history.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £27.00
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🎤 Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush | MK11 Milton Keynes | 9th January 2026
Time: 19:30 - 23:00 Price: £24.32
▪️AGE: 14+ with a legal guardian
ℹ️ ABOUT
This 5 piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various BBC regional stations.
Her passionate and spellbinding vocal performance is widely lauded as the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself!
Far from being about gimmicks, this 5 piece band performs the songs of Kate Bush accurately and affectionately and with stunning authenticity, capturing the tone and emotion of Kate's songs perfectly.
The show will take you on an amazing journey through much of the incredible Kate Bush back catalogue - Moments Of Pleasure will perform many of the singles such as Running Up That Hill, Wuthering Heights, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wow and Cloudbusting together with popular tracks from albums such as The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never For Ever, The Dreaming and Hounds Of Love.
This is a show that no Kate Bush fan will want to miss.
A recent review from a ticket holder and Kate Bush fan: "If you are like me and loved the Kate sound, this is the nearest you'll get. We've seen 5 Kate Bush tributes and every one deserves praise for taking on a massive task. But this gets the sound the best. 2 shows booked, 8 already seen"
🎟 TICKET COST: £24.32
🕺UB40, Reggae & SKA Tribute - The Orange Tree, Hitchin
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
🎶 UB40 & SKA from 8pm!
📖 CHECK OUT THE MENU
If you fancy eating beforehand check out the menu on the website here.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone: 01462 432733
💥 Kids go for £1 at Mead Open Farm 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Sunday 28th December 2025 until the 31st January 2026 kids go for just a quid with every paying adult or senior at Mead Open Farm!
Closing early New Years Eve with last entry at 3pm, closing at 4pm. Closed New Years Day (1st Jan 2026)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet animals including our newborn goat kids, take part in animal activities, run wild in our huge indoor play area and explore acres of outdoor play!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
One free child ticket with per paying adult or senior. Must pre-book online to redeem offer. Not applicable on the door. Not applicable for memberships Book Tickets. Find out more and book your tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 852 954
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2026!
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £9.35/ £8.50
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.95 / £4.50
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🎶 The Cannon, Stopsley Presents The Launch of Friday Party Nights!
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Back by HUGE Demand DJ Surj and DJ Sunny Hype. Not to be missed!
🍽 WHAT FOOD?
Serving authentic Indian food in Bedfordshire.
You can view the menu here.
ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
Take a look on the website via the event link. You can contact:
📧 Email: admin@cannonstopsley.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01582 292195
🏎 Radio Controlled Car Racing Friday Evening - Exciting Action For All Abilities - Bromham Village Hall
Time: 18:45 - 23:00
Classes Include:
- GT12
- Hot Rod (Hot Hatch)
- 1/12th Circuit Mini
- Tamiya Touring Car (4WD)
- Tamiya M Chassis
- Tamiya Trucks
- Mini Touring Car / MTC (4WD / 2WD)
- LMP12
- Big Wheels
- and more!
👋 ARE YOU NEW?
If you've not got a car yet, come along, watch the action and talk with our enthusiastic racers and supporters who can help point you in the right direction - we also have a "club car" which is available to try for newcomers to get a taste of what it's all about!
❓️ FAQs
ℹ️ ABOUT US
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming club offering support from a wealth of experienced racers. Whether you've never picked up a transmitter, or a seasoned racer, you'll find fun racing to suit your taste for competition.
RC Car Racing is a fantastic hobby that has something for everyone. Whether you're a motorsport fanatic, a technical-tinkerer or a closet-creative - RC Car racing has something for you.
Better still, it offers an inexpensive motorsport that you can do on a weekly basis with only a few hours out of your evening.
We're easily accessible from Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes - come join us on a Friday night and start your weekend with some RC Car fuelled FUN!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £10
▪️Under 16s: £6
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS /ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: hello@bedsmcc.co.uk
💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
🗓 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: £5.90
▪️Junior: £3.15
▪️Senior: £3.15
▪️Concession: £3.15
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling
Time: 20:00
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!
▪️COST - £15 per person
💥 Three Courses and a drink at The Woburn for only £20.26 - January 2026 Offer!
Time: 12:00 - 21:00 Price: £20.26
Start the new year with great food and even better value. Whether it’s a relaxed lunch or an evening treat, our January 2026 offer is the perfect excuse to dine with us.
🗓 WHEN IS THE OFFER VALID?
▪️Monday to Friday
▪️5th–23rd January 2026
▪️Available from 12–9pm
📖 MENU
Take a look at the set menu on the website here. See the website for full T&C's via the event link.
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill. 100% of this will be fairly distributed amongst the team who prepared & served your food today. The gratuity is discretionary – please ask us if you would like us to remove it from the bill.
✅️ BOOK A TABLE
Book your table now to avoid missing out:
☎️ Phone: 01525 290441
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Saturday 10 January (11)
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
🐻 Children's Puppet Theatre 2026 - Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
▪️AGES: Suitable for children aged 4+.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Theatre of Widdershins is bringing their Snow White Red Rose Bear Brown Edinburgh Fringe Show for all the family to The Rufus Centre.
Layered with gentle humour that appeals to all age groups they offer a unique blend of puppetry, storytelling and pop-up sets to amazing music by Martin Thornton.
All profits from the show will go to the Town Mayor's Charity.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Children: £6.00
▪️Family Ticket - 2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children: £24.00
(Plus £1.00 booking fee)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co.uk
💿 BIG Record Fair returns to Bedford, January 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:30
Your only chance to browse and smell the vinyl and meet hundreds of sellers face to face. Our sellers are a friendly crowd and often happy to discount a sale.
🎟 TIMES & ADMISSION PRICES
▪️9am early bird entry: £6
(Tickets on eventbrite via the event link)
▪️10.00am to 3.30pm: £3 on the door
💰 WANT TO SELL?
Selling your collection of records, cds, memorabilia? Our friendly staff will show you how it works as a seller or put you on to a reputable buyer if you just want everything going in one lot without leaving home. Call 0116 275 2815 for a chat.
🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 OPENING DATES FOR 2025/2026
General Admission:
▪️ Open 27–28 December 2025
(Christmas-decorated caves)
▪️Closed 29–30 December 2025,
▪️Open 31 December – 4 January 2026 and then weekends only from January 2026 until Easter, 10am-4pm.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.
🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk
💥 Kids go for £1 at Mead Open Farm 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Sunday 28th December 2025 until the 31st January 2026 kids go for just a quid with every paying adult or senior at Mead Open Farm!
Closing early New Years Eve with last entry at 3pm, closing at 4pm. Closed New Years Day (1st Jan 2026)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet animals including our newborn goat kids, take part in animal activities, run wild in our huge indoor play area and explore acres of outdoor play!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
One free child ticket with per paying adult or senior. Must pre-book online to redeem offer. Not applicable on the door. Not applicable for memberships Book Tickets. Find out more and book your tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 852 954