🎶 Utter! Lutonia - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Luton's spoken-word scene owes a lot to the things Paul Rafferty did in the 90s . . . now he's coming back to share some of the things he's done since. Luton's arts-scene now owes a reasonable amount to Rae Leaver-Rahman and we are delighted to have her on the bill too. Local musician and artist Gary Abram debuts new material and Mark Billington brings his unique point of view and so does Britny Virginia.
Finally, a poet Luton forged and formed (and fresh from almost winning the Forward Prize in 2019 with Truth Street) David Cain shares his new collection with the Luton cognoscenti.
▪️AGES: Suitable for ages 16+
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£6 - Over 16
▪️£4 - Concession
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🎙 Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Time: 19:30 Price: £34.00
🤩 ABOUT
With global success in over 20 countries including sell-out performances on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, don’t miss Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis, at the Grove Theatre.
Making history in 2012, Ben broke records becoming the first European to be crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ in Memphis, which swiftly followed with an invite to headline a special Elvis week on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, Ben and the Taking Care of Elvis Band will take you on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras including the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.
With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben is recognised as the world’s leading Elvis tribute artist – he continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans globally claiming, ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King!’.
Join us for a phenomenal evening with Ben and the Band on this worldwide tour!
🎟 TICKET COST: £34.00
(You can book via the event link)
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
🌸 Refreshments in the Courtyard at Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, specialty tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens – ALL FOR ONLY £6.00. Great value!
🌷FREE ENTRY to the gardens: While away your time in the peace and tranquility. A perfect place to meet up with your friends and family – there’s something for everyone!
🎫 COLLECT YOUR TICKET
No need to book in advance – just purchase your refreshments ticket in our Shop.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 711516
🏛 EXTEND YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
If you would like to make the most of your time here to see inside the Museum too, please purchase your admission pass in our Shop for only £10. Our super volunteers are ready to welcome you. (Did you know that your admission pass is also an ‘annual pass’ which means you come back to see the museum and gardens anytime during normal opening hours throughout the year using your pass).
🛍 MARKET DAY
Every Thursday is also ‘Market Day’ in Olney.
🎤 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
🎶🎱 Music Bingo...cash prizes at The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Price: £2.00
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
Please book on the the Kings Reach website via the Event Link below. In the comments, request music bingo and you will be allocated a suitable table.
😋 FOOD
The full menu is available in the bar area.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎤 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
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
⚽️ 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)
🇬🇧 🚴♂️ The Tour of Britain is coming through Bedfordshire Thursday 4th September 2025
Time: 11:30
The set up of stage three on Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, starts at 05:00 and the race convoy will arrive at 09:30.
🗺 MILTON KEYNES ROUTE
The roads the tour races along in the city are: Marlborough Gate, Silbury Boulevard, Overgate, Childs Way (H6), Marlborough Street (V8), Chaffron Way (H7), Brickhill Street (V10), Station Road, Woburn Sands Road, Bow Brickhill Road. The Leys and Hardwick Road.
🗺 BEDFORDSHIRE ROUTE
It then arrives in Bedfordshire, via Woburn and Aspley Heath, heads south past Toddington, through Barton-le-Clay, then across to Broom and circles Old Warden, before continuing past Haynes, on its way to Woburn Street, Ampthill.
🕦 MILTON KEYNES & BEDFORDSHIRE TIMES
🏁 Start: Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes: 11:30
📍Woburn Sands: 11:51
📍Woburn:11:54
📍Eversholt: 12:00
📍Milton Bryan: 12:06
📍Toddington, Park Road: 12:13
📍Streatley: 12:25
📍Barton-le-Clay: 12:29
📍Shillington: 12:40
📍Lower Stondon: 12:51
📍Henlow SG16 6DP: 12:52
📍Langford, High street: 13:01
📍Biggleswade, Langford Road: 13:05
📍Broom, Southill Road: 13:06
📍Northill: 13:19
📍Cardington: 13:25
📍Shefford: 13:42
📍Northill: 14:03
📍Cardington: 14:09
🏁 Finish: Woburn Road, Ampthill:14:40
🗺 INTERACTIVE MAP
You can view the detailed route, including an interactive map and likely timings on the British Cycling – Tour of Britain.
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Find further announcements and information on the British Cycling website.
Follow the Lloyds Tour of Britain on X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES
full list of road closures for this stage can be found here.
