👨🚒 🚒 Sandy Fire Station Open Day - September 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🧸 EVENT DETAILS
On Sunday 21st September 2025, come along and chat with the crew, see demonstrations, enter the raffle and don't forget bring your teddy bears to see them parachute from the top of the drill tower.
🎠 Children's Fair rides and a BBQ to keep you entertained.
💷 WHAT TO BRING - CASH
Please bring cash for stalls.
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
🏁 Hitchin Soapbox Derby 2025 - Windmill Hill Park
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
A never seen before thrilling, family-friendly soapbox car racing event in our historic market town of Hitchin. Set on the scenic slopes of Windmill Hill, this event will bring together local communities and visitors for a day of high-speed fun, creativity, and competition.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Teams will race their hand-crafted soapbox cars down the hill, while spectators can cheer on their favourite contenders and enjoy a range of family activities. You will not want to miss this! The Hitchin Soapbox Derby will take place 21st September, 2025.
🏁 FIRST RACE STARTS AT 11AM
✅ Wacky Soapbox Racers - 20+
✅ Streetfood Vendors
✅ Licensed Bar
✅️ Live Music
📍 Location: Windmill Hill, Hitchin
🚗 WANT TO TAKE PART?
To register your interest in entering a race team please visit www.hitchinsoapboxderby.com. The Hitchin Soapbox Derby has an amazing group behind it already from The Vic Hitchin, Cantina Carnitas, Farley's Hair Salon, Hitchin TV and Siegeworks and we want you to be a part of this exciting event.
The team are also interested to hear from potential event sponsors and volunteers. You can email expressions of interest using hitchinsoapboxderby@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to see you at the start line! 🏁
🎤 ABBA Forever - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £33.50
🤩 ABOUT
A considerable landmark in their career was their sixth sell out theatre tour of Sweden, the home of the original super group ABBA.
In their amazing live show, the unique ABBA sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail, using a seven-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.
The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an all live performance ensures that the ABBA Forever Show captivates audiences whenever they take to the stage.
Packed full of excitement and exuberance, dazzling costumes and authentic lighting design, ABBA Forever will take you on a journey back to the 70’s; the show is guaranteed to get you up and dancing in the aisles.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £33.50
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
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
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🚂 💙 Bluey at The Railway - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be lots for the whole family to see and do at our heritage railway, with 25-acres to explore! Enjoy steam train rides, take a trip on the miniature railway, enjoy the visitor centre and railway museum, watch the model railway and enjoy our café and gift shops.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Ticket Bluey: £14.50
▪️Senior Ticket Bluey: £13.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17) Bluey: £10.50
▪️Child Under 3 Bluey: Free
▪️Family Ticket Bluey: £44.50
(2 Adults & 4 Children)
▪️Small Family Ticket Bluey: £30.00
(1 Adult & 4 Children)
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
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🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🐝 Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival 2025 - Ampthill
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and helping pollinators thrive – perfect for all ages.
Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper, or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone.
🐝 LIVE BEES!
You can experience live honey bees up close in an observation hive. This unique set up allows visitors to safely view bees at work, including the queen bee and her workers and learn about their fascinating world.
Discover beekeeping equipment and how it’s used, explore beehives and suit up like a real beekeeper.
🍯 FREE HONEY TASTING
Did you know that honey flavours vary from hive to hive, flower type and season? Well now’s your chance to taste a wide variety of different honeys from Bedfordshire Beekeepers. Visit our honey tasting and sales tables, sample the different honeys and see for yourselves.
🤩 HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
✨️ Candle rolling – make your own beeswax candle
✨️ Apple pressing with Paul, making tasty fresh apple juice.
✨️ Free children’s crafts and honey bee temporary tattoos.
✨️ Meet the Beekeepers
Beekeepers love chatting about their favourite subject! Experienced Bedfordshire beekeepers will be on hand all day to answer your questions. They can also give advice on getting started with beekeeping, about Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association and training offered.
🗣 ENJOY FASCINATING TALKS
▪️So you want to be a beekeeper?
▪️All about bees and how to make your garden bee-friendly
And for those budding and more seasoned beekeepers
▪️Bee pheremones by Paul Verrier
▪️Dead bees dont buzz! By Roger Patterson
▪️A look into the honey sommelier's mind by Peter Lewis and Helen Rogers (honey tasting like the experts)
🤩 WHAT ELSE?
Plus get an exclusive peek behind the usually closed doors of our honey show, where experts will be evaluating locally crafted honey to national standards.
😋 DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS
☕️ Hot drinks: When you get thirsty............... Wooden Hill Coffee is on hand providing tasty drinks including their own unique blends of delicious fair-trade roasted coffee, excellent tea by the Tea Division, rich hot chocolate, chai and other refreshments. Did you know that for every 100kg of coffee they sell they plant a tree at Marston Vale Forest Centre?
🍕 Pizza: And when you feel peckish......... Pecoro Wood Fired Pizza will be providing their fabulous freshly baked pizzas made from quality ingredients – yum! All made on site in their traditional wood fired oven. There’s plenty of options to choose from including Margherita, Diavola - salami, vegetarian, Bergamo - red onion and goats cheese plus Reggio – gorgonzola, Nduja and spicy honey.
🍦 Ice-cream: For those with a sweet tooth – and who of us don’t..............we have Willen Ice Cream joining us. Gorgeous hand crafted artisan ice cream with a impressive range of flavours, you’ll be going back for seconds, or even thirds!
👨👩👧👧 FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the bees and the honey, stay for the food and drinks – it’s a perfect day out for nature lovers, families and anyone curious about the world of bees!
We look forward to you joining us on the day.
📍LOCATION
What3words: topical.infringe.sounding
ℹ️ CONTACT INFORMATION
📧 Email: events@bedsbka.org.uk
🎶 Bands in the Park 2025 - Riverside, St Neots
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
✨️ WHAT TO KNOW
▪️20 July – Medication Time
▪️27 July – Diamond Country Dance Club
▪️3 August – Caxton Swing
▪️10 August – The Orchard
▪️17 August – The Roxton Press
▪️24 August – Lizzie Reynolds Vocalist
▪️31 August – The Soul Sisters
▪️7 September – Natasha Thompson Quartet
▪️14 September – Caz on Sax
▪️21 September – St Neots Big Band
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT
Please note: performances may be cancelled at short notice due to poor weather conditions.
🌳 Shefford Maze 2025 (Hoo Hill Maze)
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 OPENING DAYS 2025
▪️Sunday 10am-4pm
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST TURN UP
▪️£5 per person
▪️Family of up to 6 people for £20
▪️Under 5 - Free
▪️We now accept cash or card.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
There are no refreshments for sale on-site, but you are welcome to bring a picnic :)
🐶 DOGS
Sorry, no dogs allowed.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFO
Any questions, please contact Dan on the mobile below. The website also has more details via the event link. We also cater for private hire.
☎️ Phone: 07539 329039
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
You can find us on Hitchin Road on the way into Shefford.
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🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.
👨👩👧👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.
🚶♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
👩🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120
🎡 Kempston Funfair - September 2025
🎡 SEPTEMBER DATES 2025
💥Friday 12th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 13th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 14th September: 1pm - 9pm
💥 Friday 19th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 20th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 21st September: 1pm - 7pm
💥KEMPSTON 2025 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 12th September
▪️Friday 21st September
▪️All rides only 2 tokens (excludes bungees)!
▪️Unlimited rides passes for £15
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10.00
💳 ENTRY: £2.00
(Free entry when purchasing an unlimited ride pass)
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
Keep updated on the Facebook via the event link.
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
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.
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🏍 Bike Fest 2025 by Octa Ride - Flint Cross, Royston
Time: 11:00 - 21:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🍔 Food & drinks: Delicious food and drinks provided by The Coach House Hotel Bar & Grill, Ice cream van, coffee van and various other stalls.
🎤 Entertainment: Live stage with DJs, bands, and singers throughout the day.
👕 Merchandise: Dealership, merch exhibitors and stands/stalls, including BMW Motorrad, Yamaha, Ducati, GB Racing, Dainese, Rider Trauma Kit, LITELOK, Ride 3, Hellbound Heart Tattoo, Wheelie Mania (Wheelie Machine), Hooligan Jeans, Mint Customs and many many more.
🏰 FUN FOR KIDS
Kid's play area with a playground and bouncy castles.
🎉 ALL WECOME
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, this event has something for everyone. Get ready to enjoy delicious food, drinks and ice cream, listen to some great music and maybe even win some cool prizes. - Mark your calendars for BikeFest! All bikes are welcome!
✅️ Large bike parking area and a car park.
✅️ Custom bike awards and prizes.
✅️ Arrival Photos by GetAPic.com
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️General Admission & Riders (Adult): £10.00
▪️Children General - Under 16: £7.00
▪️Kids under 10: Free
🍻 Beer & Gin Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
▪️Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September
🕚 11.00am – 4.30pm
▪️Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September:
🕚 11.00am – 5.00pm
ℹ️ WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
🎡 Dunstable Funfair - Grove House Gardens
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 20th September: 12pm - 8pm
▪️Sunday 21st September: 12pm - 8pm
▪️Monday 22nd September: 3pm - 6pm
🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free
📘 FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK TO KEEP UPDATED
Smiths Funfair
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🌳 Guided Tree Walk (Free) - The Chapel Foster HIll Road, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
ABOUT
🫶 DONATIONS WELCOME
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
When viewing memorials, please do not lean on them.
🍰☕️ Coffee & Cake for £5 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 14:00
🍰 Visit Mill House Coffee on site after 2pm to enjoy your treat!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 882709
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🚘 Hitchin Flea Market & Car Boot Sale - Biggin Lane
Time: 06:00 - 13:00
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Sundays from 6am – 1pm
✅️ A great Car Boot alternative
✅️ Free to visit
✅️ Great facilities on site
✅️ Free parking near by
✅️ No muddy fields
🛍 CAR BOOT BUYERS
The Car Boot runs until 1:00 pm for buyers and sellers.
📍LOCATION
Next to St Mary’s Church
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🚘 SELLERS
Seller arrival time is between 6:00 am. If you have pre-booked then you can turn up on the day from 6:30 am in Biggin Lane, Hitchin - SG4 9YH and our stewards will direct you to a stall with is undercover (roof) and also has lighting.
▪️STALL COST: £10
▪️PAYMENT INFO
Payment is collected on the day by our assistants and if you wish to pre-book for the following week you must pay in advance. (No refunds for non-attendance)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO
☎️ Phone: 01462 456202
📘 Facebook Page
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🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛍 BUYERS - 09:00 AM
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS - 08:00 AM
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
▪️Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - G&M Growers
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
🐶 Harlington Village Fun Dog Show 2025 - Harlington Village Hall
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🛍 STALLS
There will be stalls in the village hall as well as outside, these include-
🐶 All Things Seasonal Ltd
🐶 FourPaws Pampering
🐶 Harlington Hedgehog Rescue
🐶 Cooper's Collars
🐶 Topics beauty
🐶 Jewellery by Karen
🐶 Natural Nibbles
🐶 Walk and wild co
🐶 Charlotte’s Soapy Pups
🐶 The Hub & Spoke Cafe
🔴 REGISTRATION
Registration open from 11am, £3 per dog. Please register 20 minutes before each category.
🎗️All profits will go to National Animal Welfare Trust Bedfordshire
Please contact myself- Rebecca- 07540082115
Or Rebecca Becky Whittle
🎸 Live Music Sunday at Queens Head Inn, Milton Ernest
Time: 15:00 - 17:30
Whether you’re into toe-tapping tunes, a singalong with friends, or just soaking up the atmosphere with a pint in hand — we’ve got the perfect weekend plan waiting for you.
🍽 SUNDAY ROAST?
Book your table for a delicious Sunday Roast at The Queens head from 12pm - 4.30pm
ℹ️ ABOUT THE QUEENS HEAD INN
The Queens Head Inn is set in a stone building which dates back to the 17th century.
After significant, sympathetic refurbishments we offer a highly rated restaurant, excellent bar and wonderful hotel rooms for a comfortable stay in the Bedford area. all accompanied by a warm welcome. Situated just a few miles north of Bedford, on the A6 The Queens Head hotel rooms are ideal for business travellers and private guests alike. Our comfortable overnight rooms with en suite bathrooms include free wi-fi and tea and coffee making facilities plus our famous breakfasts await you in the restaurant in the morning.
✅️ HOTEL ROOMS
✅️ FOOD
OPENING TIMES:
🍺 BAR
Mon-Wed: 12-9pm
Thurs: 12-10pm
Fri: 12-11pm
Sat: 12-10pm
Sun: 12-6pm
😴 HOTEL
▪️Checkin: 3pm-6pm
▪️Hotel Check out: 10.00am
😋 FOOD MONDAY - SUNDAY
▪️Breakfast: 8-10.00am
▪️Lunch Mon-Fri: 12-2.30pm
▪️Dinner: 6pm-8pm
▪️Sat: 12-3pm & 6-8pm
▪️Sun: 12-4.30pm
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 581166
🚜 Vintage Working Rally 2025 - Church End
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 20th September
▪️Sunday 21st September
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
It is a day out for all ages with all variety of vintage and classic tractors, cars, engines and other machinery.
There are food vans, a bar, areas for children and lots more.
📍 What three words for entry gate - ///coached.removing.romantics
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£5 entry for adults (+16years)
🎤 Live Music - The Angels Share
Time: 16:30
🫶 Again, I look at this list and can say with my hand on my heart they would not be out of place on any stage anywhere in the world. Authentic - class and quality in abundance.
🗓 SEPTEMBER 2025
▪️Thu 18th - Jim Watts
▪️Fri 19th - Mark Sullivan
▪️Sat 20th - Paul Hilder
▪️Sun 21st - Jazzface (from 4:30pm)
🕗 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday: 8 pm–12:15 am
▪️Friday: 8 pm–1 am
▪️Saturday: 8 pm–1 am
🍛 FANCY A CURRY THURSDAY?
Book by phoning: 07920426727
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🏁 Hitchin Soapbox Derby 2025 - Windmill Hill Park
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
A never seen before thrilling, family-friendly soapbox car racing event in our historic market town of Hitchin. Set on the scenic slopes of Windmill Hill, this event will bring together local communities and visitors for a day of high-speed fun, creativity, and competition.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Teams will race their hand-crafted soapbox cars down the hill, while spectators can cheer on their favourite contenders and enjoy a range of family activities. You will not want to miss this! The Hitchin Soapbox Derby will take place 21st September, 2025.
🏁 FIRST RACE STARTS AT 11AM
✅ Wacky Soapbox Racers - 20+
✅ Streetfood Vendors
✅ Licensed Bar
✅️ Live Music
📍 Location: Windmill Hill, Hitchin
🚗 WANT TO TAKE PART?
To register your interest in entering a race team please visit www.hitchinsoapboxderby.com. The Hitchin Soapbox Derby has an amazing group behind it already from The Vic Hitchin, Cantina Carnitas, Farley's Hair Salon, Hitchin TV and Siegeworks and we want you to be a part of this exciting event.
The team are also interested to hear from potential event sponsors and volunteers. You can email expressions of interest using hitchinsoapboxderby@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to see you at the start line! 🏁
💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
🚍 Free Family Fun at Rushden Lakes - Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Explore stalls, crafts, displays & live entertainment
🚌 Hop on a FREE open-top bus tour of Rushden & Higham Ferrers (limited spaces – pre-book or sign up on the day)
🎨 Fun activities & crafts for the whole family
🚍 FREE BUS TOUR INFORMATION
FREE Open top bus tour of Rushden & Higham Ferrers available (times tbc) from the layby outside Wildwood at Rushden Lakes. Limited spaces. There is no space for pushchairs on the bus, pushchairs can be left safely at the Higham Ferrers Town Council gazebo or the Rushden Town Council gazebo. A number of spaces will be available to pre-book now but you can also sign up on the day, contact: info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our local heritage while enjoying a day out with the family!
🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar, Bedford
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
