🍻 Bedford Beer & Cider Festival 2025 - Bedford Corn Exchange
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
🗓 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.
21 other events on this day
🎤 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
🎤 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
⚽️ 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)
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thu 18 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 25 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 02 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 09 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 16 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 23 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 30 Oct 2025
👩🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🕙 A CHOICE OF TIMES
▪️10:00am - 10:50am
▪️11:00am - 11:50am
🎟 TICKETS:
(Book via the event link)
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults.
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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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🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm
▪️AGES: 12 & Under
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
ℹ️ BOOKING
🤸♂️ Snakes & Ladders - Add just £2 for a kids meal to off peak sessions - Snakes & Ladders
Time: 14:00 - 18:15
💥 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
🏕 Camping for the Working Steam Weekend 2025 - Stotfold Watermill
Time: 12:00 Price: £110.00
🗓 CAMPING: Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th October 2025.
🎟 INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE SHOW
This includes entry to all parts of the show including the mill on the 4th and 5th October.
Your camping passes and wristbands will be posted out to you the week before.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Josh@stotfoldmill.com
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
▪️10am - 11am
▪️11am - 12pm
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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✨️Bollywood Night Celebration 2025 - Milton Keynes
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
📅 Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Caldecotte Xperience, 366 Simpson Rd, MK6 3AG
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a spectacular evening filled with Bollywood music, dance, culture, and festive joy as part of our Durga Puja celebrations!
🎉 Special Inaugural Performance:
🥁 Marathi Mandal Milton Keynes Dhol Tasha Pathak
🎤 Star Performances:
🌟 SAREGAMA fame Indrani Datta
🌟 Singer & Actor Joy Bhowmik
😋 FOOD CHOICE (Adult)
▪️Starters: Mutton Chukha, Chicken Tandoori, Dahi Vada, Veg Manchurian, Paneer Chilli
▪️Main Course: Pilao Rice, Dal, Veg Curry, Chicken Curry
▪️Dessert: Nolen Gurer Payesh
😋 FOOD CHOICE (Children)
Kids Meals Veg : Chilli Paneer/chilli chicken + Fried Rice or Chowmein + Nolen Gurer Payesh
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Non members:
Admission ticket is required for all non-members.
▪️Members:
Entry is free for MKAC members - no need to buy any admission ticket.
▪️Please see ticket prices via the event link.
♨️ Unlimited Carvery with a soft drink, only £9.99 including a drink! - Maypole Farm, Kempston
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
🏃♂️ 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
💃 Riverdance 30: The New Generation Live - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 30th September: 19:30pm
▪️Wednesday 1st October: 14:30pm & 19:30pm
▪️Thursday 2nd October: 14:30pm & 19:30pm
🎊 ABOUT
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.
And for the first time Riverdance welcomes ‘The New Generation’ of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
Do not miss your chance to see the global cultural sensation and book your tickets now!
🎟 TICKET PRICES - From £51.80
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.
🧒 Stay & Play Ignite Studio, Biggleswade
Time: 09:00 - 14:00
Come join the fun at Ignite - it’s the perfect playtime escape!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Tuesday's, Thursday's & Friday's
▪️9am - 2pm
▪️STAY as long as you like
💳 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 - One price per family, not per child.
✨️ Being Black In Luton - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
▪️AGE: 14+
✨️ ABOUT
This year we have partnered with Heritage Associates to bring you an evening of discussion centred around the National Black History Month Theme; Reclaiming Narratives with some of Luton’s influential young people from the local Black community and members of the Windrush Generation.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Ticket needs to book in advance. You can do this via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🗺 Fantasy Map Drawing and Miniatures Painting - Sandringham Hub, Houghton Regis
Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Price: £5.00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
▪️November 13th, 20th, 27th
▪️December 4th, 11th
▪️AGES: Suitable for ages 14+, Staff and Volunteers are Enhanced DBS checked. Please let us know if you require a carer or guardian with you, who will not be participating, as we will reserve them a chair free of charge.
ℹ️ ABOUT US
More Than Board Games is a new Social Enterprise, created to unite and support people using the power of board games. We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, money we make from ticket sales is used to fund community projects hosted by More Than Board Games.
This event is run by More Than Board Games, in partnership and shared space with Sew What Have I Found For You.
More Than Board Games Community Interest Company is a proud member of the Safe Space Alliance.
✅️ NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Perfect for D&D, TTRPG and Warhammer fans or those looking for an accessible way into a new hobby. Step-by-step assistance, friendly hosts, free refreshments all evening.
✅️ WHAT'S INCLUDED?
No experience or materials needed, we provide everything. (Yes, even a primed miniature figurine!). If you would like to bring your own miniatures, then you are welcome do so. We ask that you still purchase a ticket to reserve a space.
📍HOW TO FIND US
▪️Location: 48 Sandringham Dr, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5UP
▪️By Car: The Hub is close to both Houghton Regis and Dunstable town centre. It can be reached via Junction 11 (Luton) of the M1 motorway and is within easy reach of the A5 in Dunstable.
▪️Bus Stops: Milton Way and Windsor Drive serviced by Arriva: A & Z Busses
▪️Train Stations: The nearest stations are Leagrave and Luton
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Free, unreserved, on street parking: Sandringham Drive and Tudor Drive
♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
Stepfree access throughout the entire building. Main entrance door: 74cm - 154cm. Meeting room door:90cm. Table height: 72cm & 78cm. Wheelchair access toilet onsite.
📧 ENQUIRIES
If you require anymore information for this event please contact our friendly team at events@morethanboardgames.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST: £5 person - plus ticket fee.
🛍 The White Hart Artisan Craft Market - The White Hart
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore a magical selection of local crafts, handmade gifts, and festive decorations. Enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere as you shop from talented artisans. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the spirit of giving and creativity. Don’t miss out!
😋 FEELING HUNGRY?
Your can check out the menu on the website here.
👶 Wilstead Little Wonders Playgroup - Wilstead Village Hall
Time: 09:15 - 10:45
😋 FOOD & DRINK
▪️Vegan, Vegetarian food & drink
▪️Hot drinks & snacks to go
▪️Eat in or takeaway
💳 ENTRY - CASH OR CARD
▪️Child: £5
▪️Sibling: £3
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any changes or cancellations.
👶 Wilstead Little Wonders Playgroup - Wilstead Village Hall
Time: 09:15 - 10:45
😋 FOOD & DRINK
▪️Vegan, Vegetarian food & drink
▪️Hot drinks & snacks to go
▪️Eat in or takeaway
💳 ENTRY - CASH OR CARD
▪️Child: £5
▪️Sibling: £3
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any changes or cancellations.
🎪 John Lawsons Circus, Biggleswade - G&M Growers
Time: 19:00 Price: £9.50
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 1st October: 7pm
▪️Thursday 2nd October: 7pm
▪️Friday 3rd October: 7pm
▪️Saturday 4th October: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 5th October: 11am & 2pm
▪️Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (including interval)
ℹ️ ABOUT
🤩 HIGHLIGHTS
- ✨️ Daring Acrobatics: Watch in awe as acrobats perform breath-taking stunts high above the ground.
- ✨️ Mesmerizing Clowns: Enjoy the antics of clowns who bring laughter and joy to audiences of all ages.
- ✨️ Graceful Aerialists: Be captivated by aerialists who perform elegant routines on silks and trapeze.
- ✨️ Animal-Free Acts: Experience a modern circus that focuses on human talent and creativity, without the use of animals.
- ✨️ Interactive Performances: Engage with performers who often involve the audience in their acts, making each show unique.
- ✨️ Family-Friendly Entertainment: Perfect for all ages, the circus offers a wholesome and exciting experience for families.
- ✨️ Historical Legacy: Celebrate the rich history of John Lawson's Circus, which has been entertaining audiences for years.
🎟 TICKET COST:
From £9.50 on the lovetovisit website or alternatively you can book via the event link which will take you direct to the John Lawsons website although this may work out a little more expensive. You can also sign up on the John Lawsons website to get discount.
