✨️ Symphony of the Senses: Colour/Music installation - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
✨️ Drop in to our unique Colour/Music Sensory Installation in the Hat Factory Art Centre Studio space and create your own world of colour and music through movement.
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
Large fabric "sails" fill the space and reflect and mix colours and light that you, the public, create yourselves. Our resident composer, David Stevens, will be in the Space to show you how to create whole orchestras of sound with just the movement of your hands, feet - or literally any part of your body - moving over special laser movement sensors. Sound-paintings can also be played by moving your hands over the surface and you can “paint” rainbows of colour around the space.
✅️ FREE DROP-IN, NO BOOKING REQUIRED
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
Large fabric "sails" fill the space and reflect and mix colours and light that you, the public, create yourselves. Our resident composer, David Stevens, will be in the Space to show you how to create whole orchestras of sound with just the movement of your hands, feet - or literally any part of your body - moving over special laser movement sensors. Sound-paintings can also be played by moving your hands over the surface and you can “paint” rainbows of colour around the space.
✅️ FREE DROP-IN, NO BOOKING REQUIRED
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
5 other events on this day
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 18 October 2025
- 12:00
🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale located at the under cover car park, Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
🏊♂️ Open Water Swimming - Box End Park, Kempston
Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 Price: £6.00
🏊♂️ Box End Park, Kempston welcomes all Open Water swimmers who are looking for a venue to carry out swim training. Our Open Water Swimming sessions are aimed at confident swimmers, looking to practice distance swimming in an open water environment.
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 SESSION TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sundays
▪️9am
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that our swim sessions are not suitable for people looking for a beach area to relax, or for the kids to have a splash around!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
▪️You must wear a brightly coloured swim cap & we strongly advise wearing a tow float on your person at all times whilst swimming. ▪️Under 16's must wear a bright coloured tow float at all times. You can also hire a tow float from us on the day in Reception for £2.50 per swim or bring your own along with you instead!
▪️You must be capable of swimming 750m without stopping.
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 SESSION TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sundays
▪️9am
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that our swim sessions are not suitable for people looking for a beach area to relax, or for the kids to have a splash around!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
▪️You must wear a brightly coloured swim cap & we strongly advise wearing a tow float on your person at all times whilst swimming. ▪️Under 16's must wear a bright coloured tow float at all times. You can also hire a tow float from us on the day in Reception for £2.50 per swim or bring your own along with you instead!
▪️You must be capable of swimming 750m without stopping.
🥽 WETSUITS
Wetsuits are optional but recommended for warmth & protection. Rent one of our full length wetsuits for £5 extra! Goggles are also recommended (you will need to bring your own).
🏃♂️ 5K GRASS RUNNING TRAIL
Our 5K grass running trail is open for people training before or after a booked swim, but not outside of these times.
🌡Water Temperature
(Water Temp = 15.8◦C on 17/09/25)
After your swim we recommend re-acclimatising your body temperature outside, before heading inside to use the changing rooms or showers. There are outside changing cubicles available too.
ℹ️ REFUND INFORMATION
Note that we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions however, if you notify us more than 7 working days before your booking, we can help look at re-scheduling your session or providing a credit.
In the event of extreme weather, high winds or flooding, Box End Park may need to cancel a session. In the event of this, we will help you re-schedule your booking or provide a return credit.
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🎟 TICKET COST: £6
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 846222
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🍂 Autumn Fayre 2025 - Chepstow Community Centre
Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🍁🎃 Autumn Fayre 2025 at Chepstow Community Centre, Bletchley.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐹 Free Guinea pig handling session for everyone
🎆 Sparklers
🪵 Toasting marshmallows
🎟️ Tombolas
🎡 Spin the wheel
🍀 Lucky dip
🍎 Apple grab game
🎃 Pumpkin beanbag toss, lucky number, and so many more games!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Homemade cakes and autumnal treats
Chips, hot dogs, pizza
Hot chocolate, tea and coffee
🪄 Come along for a fun afternoon and to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours! Lots of games, prizes, food, Autumn and Halloween fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐹 Free Guinea pig handling session for everyone
🎆 Sparklers
🪵 Toasting marshmallows
🎟️ Tombolas
🎡 Spin the wheel
🍀 Lucky dip
🍎 Apple grab game
🎃 Pumpkin beanbag toss, lucky number, and so many more games!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Homemade cakes and autumnal treats
Chips, hot dogs, pizza
Hot chocolate, tea and coffee
🪄 Come along for a fun afternoon and to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours! Lots of games, prizes, food, Autumn and Halloween fun!
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Saturday 18 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/
Related Deals & Blogs
🤩 Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath, The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist - Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 Price: £17.60
🤩 NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Luton with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round.
▪️AGE: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
As seen on Channel 4, Have I Got News For You and heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4and BBC Radio Scotland.
Ed also hosts the ‘Comedians Surgery’ podcast where he speaks to guests including Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo and Phil Wang about their health stories and experiences.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£17.60 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
▪️AGE: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
As seen on Channel 4, Have I Got News For You and heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4and BBC Radio Scotland.
Ed also hosts the ‘Comedians Surgery’ podcast where he speaks to guests including Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo and Phil Wang about their health stories and experiences.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£17.60 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100