🎸 Money For Nothing - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 19:30 Price: £34.00
🎸 Europe’s #1 Dire Straits Show.
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
▪️ABOUT
Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.
During their career Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time!
Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.
Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.
“Make no mistake, they are good, very good”
The Observer
🎟 TICKET COST: £34.00
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
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
▪️ABOUT
Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.
During their career Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time!
Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.
Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.
“Make no mistake, they are good, very good”
The Observer
🎟 TICKET COST: £34.00
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
😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN LEIGHTON BUZZARD 2025
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎶 Street Food Hero's is back for 2025 on Friday nights in Leighton Buzzard.
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 7th March
▪️Friday 4th April
▪️Friday 2nd May
▪️Friday 6th June
▪️Friday 4th July
▪️Friday 1st August
▪️Friday 5th September
▪️Friday 3rd October
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 7th March
▪️Friday 4th April
▪️Friday 2nd May
▪️Friday 6th June
▪️Friday 4th July
▪️Friday 1st August
▪️Friday 5th September
▪️Friday 3rd October
👻 Darkness and Light - The Place Theatre, Bedford
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 19:30
📖 One lamp-lit storyteller, two ghostly tales and nothing else but the infinite horrors of the surrounding darkness.
▪️Doors open: 7:00pm
▪️Starts: 7:30pm
✨️ ABOUT...
To celebrate a decade of making ghost story theatre, The Book of Darkness & Light present two of their most terrifying tales from the past ten years in this intimate and spellbinding solo show.
In The Bonehouse, historian Archie Witt takes a research trip to investigate the fabled roundhouse lock-up in Abbot’s Knock, a village marred by witch trials, a wicked 17th-century magistrate and an ancient evil that may haunt the place still.
In A Horror in Porcelain, eccentric millionaire Delaney acquires a notorious antique doll for his collection… only to stumble upon a haunting history that will catch up with him in the most horrifying way imaginable.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: £16 - £18
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
▪️Doors open: 7:00pm
▪️Starts: 7:30pm
✨️ ABOUT...
To celebrate a decade of making ghost story theatre, The Book of Darkness & Light present two of their most terrifying tales from the past ten years in this intimate and spellbinding solo show.
In The Bonehouse, historian Archie Witt takes a research trip to investigate the fabled roundhouse lock-up in Abbot’s Knock, a village marred by witch trials, a wicked 17th-century magistrate and an ancient evil that may haunt the place still.
In A Horror in Porcelain, eccentric millionaire Delaney acquires a notorious antique doll for his collection… only to stumble upon a haunting history that will catch up with him in the most horrifying way imaginable.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: £16 - £18
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🏏 An Audience with Stuart Broad presented by Laithwaites live at Milton Keynes Theatre
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 19:30
🏏 Join one of England’s greatest cricketers, Stuart Broad, two years on after taking his final wicket. He’ll reflect on the highs and lows of his sensational 17-year career as well as the new challenges he faces beyond the boundary rope.
▪️AGE: 10+
▪️AGE: 10+
🏆 ABOUT
Renowned for his colourful personality both on and off the field, Stuart will take to the stage to discuss unforgettable moments - from Ashes glory and winning the T20 World Cup to joining the elite club of bowlers to take over 600 wickets.
He’ll also look back on his greatest friendships in the game with the likes of Jimmy Anderson and Ben Stokes and his fiercest rivalries with David Warner and Yuvraj Singh.
Stuart will delve deeper into the decision behind walking away at the height of his career, and share his new chapter as Sky Sports’ pundit and founder of ‘The Cat & Wickets Pub Company’.
Get to know the man who gave the Barmy Army and Nottinghamshire fans alike some of the best sporting moments in recent history!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From £41.00 - £68.70 depending on seating location.
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From £41.00 - £68.70 depending on seating location.
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order
♿️ 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.
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Friday 03 October 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
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+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 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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🌴 Caribbean Theme Night - The Greyhound, Haynes
Friday 03 October 2025
Price: £29.95
🌴 If you haven’t already booked your spot for our next Pop-Up Night at The Greyhound in Haynes – Caribbean Night on Thursday 3rd October 2025, now’s the time! Spaces are filling up fast and you won’t want to miss this flavour-packed evening.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Caribbean Night – Thursday 3rd October 25
✨️ Rum, spice & everything nice
✨️ Delicious island-inspired dishes
✨️ Good vibes only
📖 MENU - £29.95 PER PERSON
Get ready for a night of bold flavours, tropical vibes, and island-inspired indulgence!
🍹Welcome Drink
Rum Punch — A fruity, spiced Caribbean classic to kick off the evening.
🧆 Starters
A trio of vibrant bites to awaken your taste buds:
▪️Salt Fish Balls with chilli jam
▪️Corn Ribs topped with pineapple & tomato salsa
▪️Crispy Fried Chicken — golden and irresistible
🍛 Main Course
Choose from three hearty dishes, each bursting with Caribbean soul:
✨️ Curried Goat served with rice & peas
✨️ Jerk Chicken paired with Caribbean coleslaw
✨️ Jackfruit & Sweet Potato Stew (Vegan) — rich, warming, and plant-powered
🍰 Dessert
Jamaican Ginger Cake drizzled with spiced toffee sauce — sweet, sticky, and unforgettable.
Whether you're craving spice, comfort, or a taste of the tropics, this menu brings the Caribbean to your plate.
We can’t wait to see you all again! 🐾🍻
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@thegreyhoundhaynes.com
☎️ Phone: 01234 381239
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Caribbean Night – Thursday 3rd October 25
✨️ Rum, spice & everything nice
✨️ Delicious island-inspired dishes
✨️ Good vibes only
📖 MENU - £29.95 PER PERSON
Get ready for a night of bold flavours, tropical vibes, and island-inspired indulgence!
🍹Welcome Drink
Rum Punch — A fruity, spiced Caribbean classic to kick off the evening.
🧆 Starters
A trio of vibrant bites to awaken your taste buds:
▪️Salt Fish Balls with chilli jam
▪️Corn Ribs topped with pineapple & tomato salsa
▪️Crispy Fried Chicken — golden and irresistible
🍛 Main Course
Choose from three hearty dishes, each bursting with Caribbean soul:
✨️ Curried Goat served with rice & peas
✨️ Jerk Chicken paired with Caribbean coleslaw
✨️ Jackfruit & Sweet Potato Stew (Vegan) — rich, warming, and plant-powered
🍰 Dessert
Jamaican Ginger Cake drizzled with spiced toffee sauce — sweet, sticky, and unforgettable.
Whether you're craving spice, comfort, or a taste of the tropics, this menu brings the Caribbean to your plate.
We can’t wait to see you all again! 🐾🍻
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@thegreyhoundhaynes.com
☎️ Phone: 01234 381239
🍻 Brewpoint Oktoberfest 2025 - Bedford
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
🍻 Brewpoint is back bringing you a Wunderbar experience celebrating right here in Bedford. Happening every Friday in October 2025.
▪️AGE: 18+
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dust off your favourite lederhosen and dirndls and join us at Brewpoint as we welcome a live German Oompah band every Friday throughout October which will bring all the excitement of a traditional Oktoberfest including Bavarian Beer hall games.
▪️AGE: 18+
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dust off your favourite lederhosen and dirndls and join us at Brewpoint as we welcome a live German Oompah band every Friday throughout October which will bring all the excitement of a traditional Oktoberfest including Bavarian Beer hall games.
We will be featuring our Brewpoint take on Oktoberfest Biers, which will be available on draught in both pints and steins and some delicious German food treats for you to try out.
ℹ️ SHARED TABLES
Please note tables will be shared in a traditional Bier hall experience.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️First release: £12.00
▪️Second release: £14.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 244444
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️First release: £12.00
▪️Second release: £14.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 244444
🍹Reggae Friday - Ollie Vees Tiki Lounge
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 20:00 - 02:00
🍹 Free entry! Reggae Friday at Ollie Vees TIKI Lounge in Leighton Buzzard. Smart dress.
📘 KEEP UPDATED:
You can keep updated on the Facebook page.
☎️ ANY QUESTIONS PHONE OLLIE VEES TIKI BAR ON: 07908 105 341
📘 KEEP UPDATED:
You can keep updated on the Facebook page.
☎️ ANY QUESTIONS PHONE OLLIE VEES TIKI BAR ON: 07908 105 341
🤸♂️ Snakes & Ladders - Add just £2 for a kids meal to off peak sessions - Snakes & Ladders
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 14:00 - 18:15
🎉 Our brand-new Eat & Play Ticket is here at Snakes & Ladders, Dunstable!
💥 OFFER
Make the most of your visit with our special off-peak afternoon offer:
😋 Add a child’s meal + squash drink to your admission for just £2 extra!
HOW IT WORKS
👉 Book an off peak session online.
👉 Must be pre-booked in advance during the booking process (can’t be added once inside).
👉 Simply show your confirmation at the Café to claim your meal deal.
Perfect for hungry little adventurers after an afternoon of play!
ℹ️ ABOUT SNAKES & LADDERS
Get ready for your next indoor adventure! Bursting with indoor play, Snakes and Ladders is fun for all children aged 0-12 years. It is so much more than just soft play.
✨️ Fun playframe with three large tiers
✨️ Ninja Pods
✨️ Cardio Reaction Wall
✨️ Slides, tunnels & rope climbs
✨️ Massive dedicated zone for under 5s
✨️ Sensory Zone for under 5’s
✨️ Role Play Village (hospital, police station, shop, salon, music studio, vets and much more!)
✨️ Comfy café
💥 OFFER
Make the most of your visit with our special off-peak afternoon offer:
😋 Add a child’s meal + squash drink to your admission for just £2 extra!
HOW IT WORKS
👉 Book an off peak session online.
👉 Must be pre-booked in advance during the booking process (can’t be added once inside).
👉 Simply show your confirmation at the Café to claim your meal deal.
Perfect for hungry little adventurers after an afternoon of play!
ℹ️ ABOUT SNAKES & LADDERS
Get ready for your next indoor adventure! Bursting with indoor play, Snakes and Ladders is fun for all children aged 0-12 years. It is so much more than just soft play.
✨️ Fun playframe with three large tiers
✨️ Ninja Pods
✨️ Cardio Reaction Wall
✨️ Slides, tunnels & rope climbs
✨️ Massive dedicated zone for under 5s
✨️ Sensory Zone for under 5’s
✨️ Role Play Village (hospital, police station, shop, salon, music studio, vets and much more!)
✨️ Comfy café
▪️OFF PEAK TIME: 2PM - 6:15PM
🎟 OFF PEAK AFTERNOON SOFT PLAY PRICES:
▪️Children Under 12 months go free
▪️1 Year: £8.25
▪️2-4 Years: £9.25
▪️5+ Years: £10.00
▪️Adults: £3.80
▪️Kids meal: £2.00
😂 The Ant Hill Comedy Club - Parkside Community Hall, Ampthill
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 19:00 - 22:30 Price: £19.12
😂 The Anthill Comedy Club will be back for some more laughs at Parkside Hall in Ampthill on Friday 3rd October 2025.
AGE: 18+
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7pm
▪️Show starts: 8:15pm
Gives you time to get one of our now famous gourmet hot dogs and drinks in from the bar.
🤩 WHO'S ON?
AGE: 18+
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7pm
▪️Show starts: 8:15pm
Gives you time to get one of our now famous gourmet hot dogs and drinks in from the bar.
🤩 WHO'S ON?
Jeremy O’Donnell, our lovable MC, will host more cracking acts.The reputation of The Ant Hill Comedy Club is growing and so we are attracting better and better acts all the time.
WHAT TO KNOW
▪️Only drink purchased on the premises may be consumed.
▪️We will be selling our famous Parkside Porker hot dogs.
🎟 TICKET COST: £19.12
(Includes booking fee)
Tickets on sale from Eventbrite
Tickets are also available from Cambridge Wine Merchants in Ampthill.
ℹ️ EVENT ORGANISERS DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@parksidehall.org.uk
▪️Only drink purchased on the premises may be consumed.
▪️We will be selling our famous Parkside Porker hot dogs.
🎟 TICKET COST: £19.12
(Includes booking fee)
Tickets on sale from Eventbrite
Tickets are also available from Cambridge Wine Merchants in Ampthill.
ℹ️ EVENT ORGANISERS DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@parksidehall.org.uk
♨️ Unlimited Carvery with a soft drink, only £9.99 including a drink! - Maypole Farm, Kempston
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
😋 Unlimited Carvery for a limited amount of time, only £9.99!
🏃♂️ WHAT CAN I GET FOR £9.99?
Unlimited Carvery, you can fo up again and again and even grab some extra meat if you wish. You also have a soft included in this offer.
🥃 WHAT CHOICE OF DRINKS?
Drinks included are as follows: Oasis Summer Fruits, Oasis Exotic Fruits No Added Sugar, Regular draught soft drinks: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Fanta Orange, Dr Pepper Zero, Schweppes Lemonade, Hot drinks included: Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, Espresso, all Yorkshire tea (Yorkshire Tea, Yorkshire Tea Decaf or Twinings Green Tea), and regular hot chocolate.
🗓 WHEN IS THIS OFFER VALID?
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️3pm - 8pm
▪️Monday 22 Sep - Friday 3 October 2025
❓️ HOW DO I GET THIS OFFER?
Maximum 4 Unlimited Carvery & soft drinks in a single transaction. Simply order via the app or request ‘Unlimited carvery & soft drink’ deal upon ordering at the bar. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher or promotion including Greene King team member and friends and family discounts.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 857218
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Baby changing
✅️ Free indoor play area
✅️ Free parking
🏃♂️ WHAT CAN I GET FOR £9.99?
Unlimited Carvery, you can fo up again and again and even grab some extra meat if you wish. You also have a soft included in this offer.
🥃 WHAT CHOICE OF DRINKS?
Drinks included are as follows: Oasis Summer Fruits, Oasis Exotic Fruits No Added Sugar, Regular draught soft drinks: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Fanta Orange, Dr Pepper Zero, Schweppes Lemonade, Hot drinks included: Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, Espresso, all Yorkshire tea (Yorkshire Tea, Yorkshire Tea Decaf or Twinings Green Tea), and regular hot chocolate.
🗓 WHEN IS THIS OFFER VALID?
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️3pm - 8pm
▪️Monday 22 Sep - Friday 3 October 2025
❓️ HOW DO I GET THIS OFFER?
Maximum 4 Unlimited Carvery & soft drinks in a single transaction. Simply order via the app or request ‘Unlimited carvery & soft drink’ deal upon ordering at the bar. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher or promotion including Greene King team member and friends and family discounts.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 857218
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Baby changing
✅️ Free indoor play area
✅️ Free parking
🍻 Bedford Beer & Cider Festival 2025 - Bedford Corn Exchange
Friday 03 October 2025
Time: 16:00 - 23:00
🍻 The 47th Bedford Beer & Cider Festival will be geld at The Corn Exchange in Bedford from Wednesday 1st October - Saturday 3rd October 2025.
🗓 2025 DATE & TIME
▪️Wed 01st Oct: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
▪️Thu 02nd Oct: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
▪️Fri 03rd Oct: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
▪️Sat 04th Oct: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
We have live music from the balcony each evening:
* Wed 1 Oct: Bedford Ukulele
* Thu 2 Oct: Acoustopaea
* Fri 3 Oct: Who Stung Sting
* Sat 4 Oct: Skimmington Ride
🍻 FOOD & DRINK?
Food available daily. Wine and non-alcoholic drinks available. Beer, Cider and Wine. The festival offers over 90 different UK cask and foreign beers, cider and perry, plus a small selection of red and white wines. Cask beers and ciders are in the main hall, while foreign and KeyKeg beers are on the Howard Room bar upstairs. Click to download beer and cider lists:
* Cask beers
* Foreign and KeyKeg beers
* Cider and Perry
The beer lists are being updated as orders are confirmed. The wine list is not yet available.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY AREA ON SATURDAY UNTILL 5PM
Supervised children under age 18 will be admitted at no extra charge to a family area in the Howard Room upstairs on Saturday only until 5pm. Unaccompanied under-18s will not be admitted at any time. Proof of age may be required.
💳 PAYMENT AT THE BARS
All bars will accept payment with beer tokens, while some may also accept direct payment by credit/debit card. Beer tokens may be purchased at the festival glasses stand or festival office with cash or credit/debit card. A refund of the unused value remaining on a beer token may be obtained at the glasses stand or festival office. Please consider donating your unused beer tokens to the festival's charity by placing them in the marked buckets.
🪙 COST
▪️Non-members £5
▪️CAMRA members £2
▪️at all times when paid at the door.
