🐻 BookStart Bear (Free) - Bedford Central Library
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 11:30
🐻 BookStart Bear is ready for some stories this January & February 2026.
💙 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our special BookTrust Storytime sessions for ages 0-5. Collect stickers, sing some songs and so much more! It's free and you don't need to be a member of the library, just come along with your little ones and join the fun.
📍Bedford Central Library
▪️Thursday 29th January 11.30am
▪️Thursday 5th February 11.30am
🐻 Thursday 12th February 11.30am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
🗺 OTHER VENUES NEARBY
📍Bromham Library
▪️Friday 30th January 11am
🐻 Friday 6th February 11am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Friday 13th February 11am
📍Kempston Library
▪️Tuesday 27th January 11am
▪️Tuesday 3rd February 11am
🐻 Tuesday 10th February 11am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
📍Putnoe Library
▪️Thursday 29th January 11am
🐻 Thursday 5th February 11am- With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Thursday 12th February 11am
📍Wootton Library
▪️Tuesday 27th January 10.30am
🐻 Tuesday 3rd February 10.30am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Tuesday 10th February 10.30am
💙 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our special BookTrust Storytime sessions for ages 0-5. Collect stickers, sing some songs and so much more! It's free and you don't need to be a member of the library, just come along with your little ones and join the fun.
📍Bedford Central Library
▪️Thursday 29th January 11.30am
▪️Thursday 5th February 11.30am
🐻 Thursday 12th February 11.30am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
🗺 OTHER VENUES NEARBY
📍Bromham Library
▪️Friday 30th January 11am
🐻 Friday 6th February 11am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Friday 13th February 11am
📍Kempston Library
▪️Tuesday 27th January 11am
▪️Tuesday 3rd February 11am
🐻 Tuesday 10th February 11am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
📍Putnoe Library
▪️Thursday 29th January 11am
🐻 Thursday 5th February 11am- With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Thursday 12th February 11am
📍Wootton Library
▪️Tuesday 27th January 10.30am
🐻 Tuesday 3rd February 10.30am - With a special visit from Bookstart Bear!
▪️Tuesday 10th February 10.30am
8 other events on this day
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 Price: £3.00
🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️Thursday's
▪️10:00am - 10:50am
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.
👩🍳 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.
🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️Thursday's
▪️10:00am - 10:50am
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.
👩🍳 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.
🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600
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🎤 TINA - Tina Turner Musical - Milton Keynes Theatre (2026)
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 19:30
🎤 West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour.
▪️AGES:
Age guidance: 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, references to suicide, racist language, strong language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gunshots.
🕝 TIME: 2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
ℹ️ ABOUT
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards and selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds.
Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this five-star show is “simply the best” (Daily Mail).
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £42.00
▪️AGES:
Age guidance: 14+. The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, references to suicide, racist language, strong language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gunshots.
🕝 TIME: 2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
ℹ️ ABOUT
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards and selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds.
Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this five-star show is “simply the best” (Daily Mail).
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £42.00
NOTE: Subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tue 27 Jan: 19:30
▪️Wed 28th Jan: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thur 29th Jan: 19:30
▪️Fri 30th Jan: 19:30
▪️Sat 31st Jan: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Mon 2nd Feb: 19:30
▪️Tues 3rd Feb: 19:30
▪️Wed 4th Feb: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thur 5th Feb: 19:30
▪️Fri 6th Feb: 19:30
▪️Sat 7 Feb: 14:30 & 19:30
🔞 Snow White Rotten To The Core 2026 - Tads Theatre, Toddington, Bedfordshire
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 19:45
🔞 TADS Theatre is based in Toddington, Beds. We perform a mixture of drama, comedy, pantomime and musical theatre.
▪️AGE: 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thu 29 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Fri 30 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Sat 31 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Thu 5 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Sat 7 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
🕢 TIME:
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
✨️ ABOUT
▪️AGE: 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thu 29 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Fri 30 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Sat 31 Jan 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Thu 5 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
▪️Sat 7 Feb 2026, 7:45PM
🕢 TIME:
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
✨️ ABOUT
Smoke and haze are sometimes used during our performances. This may affect those with breathing difficulties especially in the seats nearest the stage. There is also the occasional usage of pyrotechnics, strobe lighting and flashing lgihts.
💷 CASH OR CARD..
The bar and raffle is cash and card.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £13.90 - £14.97
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@tadstheatre.org
☎️ Phone: 07736 838360
💷 CASH OR CARD..
The bar and raffle is cash and card.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £13.90 - £14.97
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@tadstheatre.org
☎️ Phone: 07736 838360
⚽️ Join the Brand New Dunstable Thursday 6-a-side Football League!
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
⚽️ Football is back in Dunstable with a brand new Thursday night 6-a-side league at Houstone School, run by Leisure Leagues — the world’s largest provider of small-sided football.
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)
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)
💥 Buy One Get One Free Main Meal - Waresley Park Garden Centre
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:15
💥 Waresley Park Garden Centre is offereing buy one get one free main meals from Monday 12th January untill Thursday 12th February 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT THIS OFFER
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️For Loyaly Club holders only (sign up below)
▪️Offer is only for main meals
▪️Get the cheapest main for free
▪️Main meals are served 12pm - 3pm
🕘 CAFE SERVING TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 9am - 4.15pm
▪️(Last orders for hot foot is 3pm)
📖 MENU
View the main menu here.
✍️ WARESLEY PARK GARDEN CENTRE LOYALTY CLUB - SIGN UP
Join for FREE and unlock the benefits designed to improve your shopping experience. Start saving today and make every visit more rewarding.
It's free and easy. Just Download the app from the Google Play or App Stores and follow the on screen instructions to create an account.
Scan your app with every purchase in the shop and café to earn points that will be turned into rewards!!
Remember to check your app regularly for new special offer & loyalty vouchers. Special offer vouchers are issued on the first of each month.
Join here.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION
https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/waresley-park-garden-centre
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 650249
📧 Email: info@waresley.co.uk
ℹ️ ABOUT THIS OFFER
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️For Loyaly Club holders only (sign up below)
▪️Offer is only for main meals
▪️Get the cheapest main for free
▪️Main meals are served 12pm - 3pm
🕘 CAFE SERVING TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 9am - 4.15pm
▪️(Last orders for hot foot is 3pm)
📖 MENU
View the main menu here.
✍️ WARESLEY PARK GARDEN CENTRE LOYALTY CLUB - SIGN UP
Join for FREE and unlock the benefits designed to improve your shopping experience. Start saving today and make every visit more rewarding.
It's free and easy. Just Download the app from the Google Play or App Stores and follow the on screen instructions to create an account.
Scan your app with every purchase in the shop and café to earn points that will be turned into rewards!!
Remember to check your app regularly for new special offer & loyalty vouchers. Special offer vouchers are issued on the first of each month.
Join here.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION
https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/waresley-park-garden-centre
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 650249
📧 Email: info@waresley.co.uk
😎 I Grew Up 80's Exhibition - North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
😎 Since opening, we've already had thousands of visitors come to see our nostalgic exhibition 'I Grew Up 80s' and they have left us some wonderful comments about their visit. FREE ADMISSION.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Mondays and Bank Holidays: closed
▪️Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
▪️Sundays: 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🎮 ABOUT
Pop in and judge for yourself. From toys and film posters to beta max and game consoles, there’s something in here for everyone of a certain age (or even those that were a twinkle in their mother’s eye but still think it’s cool stuff).
We even have an actual arcade machine which you can try out. Yes, you heard us right, bring your 50 pences and play a 1980s game with a joystick. No touchscreens here.
So come down to the museum and be transported back to the 1980s, it’s free!
The exhibition runs until 15 March 2026.
🐶 DOGS
We are dog-friendly! You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
☕️ THE CAFE
If you need refreshment, our café serves a variety of drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, and light meals.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://northhertsmuseum.org/accessibility/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 474554
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Mondays and Bank Holidays: closed
▪️Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
▪️Sundays: 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🎮 ABOUT
Pop in and judge for yourself. From toys and film posters to beta max and game consoles, there’s something in here for everyone of a certain age (or even those that were a twinkle in their mother’s eye but still think it’s cool stuff).
We even have an actual arcade machine which you can try out. Yes, you heard us right, bring your 50 pences and play a 1980s game with a joystick. No touchscreens here.
So come down to the museum and be transported back to the 1980s, it’s free!
The exhibition runs until 15 March 2026.
🐶 DOGS
We are dog-friendly! You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
☕️ THE CAFE
If you need refreshment, our café serves a variety of drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, and light meals.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://northhertsmuseum.org/accessibility/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 474554
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Hot
🛍 Willen Hospice Clearance Outlet (New) - Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨️ We’ve opened a new dedicated Willen Hospice Clearance Outlet, Milton Keynes — giving unsold items from our shops one last chance to sell before being recycled. Come along and grab a bargain.
📆 OPENING TIMES
▪️Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
(Closed Monday's & Tuesday's)
ℹ️ ABOUT
It’s affordable, fast-paced, and better for the planet. Most importantly, every purchase helps fund vital care at Willen Hospice. Big impact. Small prices.
Discover ladieswear, menswear, homewares and clearance music by Off the Record MK
✨️ Regular stock drops
New stock arrives multiple times a week, so there’s always something new to discover.
✨️ One big weekly drop
Weekly delivery from our Warehouse and Distribution Centre — reopening each week with a fresh selection. You'll want to visit again and again.
💷 COST
Everything is priced at £1, £3 or £5 no individual price tags, just brilliant value.
📆 OPENING TIMES
▪️Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
(Closed Monday's & Tuesday's)
ℹ️ ABOUT
It’s affordable, fast-paced, and better for the planet. Most importantly, every purchase helps fund vital care at Willen Hospice. Big impact. Small prices.
Discover ladieswear, menswear, homewares and clearance music by Off the Record MK
✨️ Regular stock drops
New stock arrives multiple times a week, so there’s always something new to discover.
✨️ One big weekly drop
Weekly delivery from our Warehouse and Distribution Centre — reopening each week with a fresh selection. You'll want to visit again and again.
💷 COST
Everything is priced at £1, £3 or £5 no individual price tags, just brilliant value.
🎳 🍔 £10 = 2 x Games of Bowling, Plus a Burger Meal - Tenpin, Milton Keynes
Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 18:00 - 00:00 Price: £10.00
🎳🍔 £10 Thursdays - Online only!
Are you looking for a great value bowling deal? Thursday is the new Friday. Start your weekend early with our fantastic Thursday deal which includes: £10.00 for 2 Games of Bowling & 1 Burger Meal
Are you looking for a great value bowling deal? Thursday is the new Friday. Start your weekend early with our fantastic Thursday deal which includes: £10.00 for 2 Games of Bowling & 1 Burger Meal
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get the good times rolling! Book online from 6pm and you'll get 2 games of bowling, a burger and crispy fries for only £10 per person. If you're feeling hungrier treat yourself to some more Tenpin food, as well as some refreshing drinks to make the most of your family evening out with the kids or friends.
🍔 WHAT BURGER MEALS?
The Burger Meal includes a burger and chips. The burger choices are a single 2oz Champion Burger, Champion Cheese Burger, or Vegetable Burger (V).
