☕A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD WITH AFTERNOON CREAM TEA FOR £7
A pot of tea, scone, cream and jam. Served on vintage and antique china- £7.00 .
Pre-booking recommended. Reserve your spot and pay on the day by card or cash.
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford.
📖SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
13 other events on this day
John Lawson's Circus Show
⭐ CIRCUS DATES:
Thursday 15th August - Sunday 18th August 2024
⭐ SHOWS:
Sunday show times; 10.30am & 2.30pm
⭐ PRICE: £7.99 per person
(under 18 months free)
🎟 Click on the event link to book!
🐴The Herts and Essex Country Fair 2024
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
THE MAIN RING
The Main Ring events will feature a variety of displays including;
⭐️falconry,
⭐️gun dogs,
⭐️horse carriage display,
⭐️foxhounds,
⭐️bloodhounds,
⭐️beagles
⭐️A parade of vintage tractors.
🐶 CAN I BRING MY DOG?
All dogs are most welcome at the show. Dogs and their owners will be able to enter classes in the Family Dog Show - there is always a class for every dog and their owner.
In addition, their dogs’ skills can be tested in the Gun Dog Scurry.
🥚 FUN GAMES
Local Gamekeeper Steve Reynolds of Hamels Park, Buntingford will be the commentator as well as encouraging spectators to try their hand at traditional games such as egg throwing and the tug of war challenge.
🎠 STALLS & FUNFAIR
There will be a great number of trade stands and displays, traditional games and a funfair for children plus donkey rides.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
A range of refreshments will be available including village teas, bar and a food hall area.
DISPLAY TIMES:
Heavy Horse classes commence at 10.30am and the Main Ring displays at 11am.
🎟 TICKET PRICES (PAY ON THE GATE);
Adults: £10
Children over 5: £5
Family : £25
*This year we are proud to support St Mary the Virgin Church, Brent Pelham, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and Khandel Light
For further details The Herts and Essex Country Fair.
🌞 Woburn Food Market
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Come along and browse the incredible local farmers, producers and businesses tasty foods, drinks and condiments.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Our free public car park is on Park Street, where you can park all day without charge. The postcode is MK17 9PG
🇬🇧Wrest At War - Wrest Park
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Wrest Park did it's bit for King and Country during the First World War by serving as a military hospital, caring for 1,600 wounded soldiers. This weekend khaki uniforms return as soldiers of both world wars fill the grounds of Wrest Park.
🔫MAIN ARENA
Our main arena displays will feature the weapons of war, vehicles and explosive pyrotechnic displays on the hour, throughout the day, leading up to our thrilling D-Day battle finale at 3pm each afternoon.
🐎LIVING HISTORY EMPACAMPMENTS
Also, wander through our living history encampments and displays where talks, presentations and performances take place on the half hour. Meet the animals who served, from the dogs of war, to our very own warhorse. Don't forget the displays inside the house, where our volunteers will tell the story of Wrest as a war hospital.
👦FUN FOR THE KIDS
Plus, with live historic music to enjoy, a chance for children to try their hand at army drill, and all manner of fun have-a-go historical activities, we invite you to report for duty and get on parade!
❗️LOUD NOSIES FOR CHILDREN & DOGS
Loud noises: this event includes explosions and the sound of gunfire. You may wish to bring ear defenders with you, or speak to a member of staff if you have concerns. Please ensure that dogs are kept on leads at all times.
COST
🎫MEMBERS OF THE ENGLISH HERITAGE
Member (Adult) | £3.50
Member (Child) | £2.10
Member (Concession) | £3.20
Member (Family 2 Adults) | £9.10
Member (Family 1 Adult) | £5.60
🎟NON MEMBERS
Adult | £21.50
Child, 5-17 years | £13.10
Concession | £19.20
Family: 2 Adults - ADD UP TO 3 CHILDREN £56.10
Family: 1 Adults - ADD UP TO 3 CHILDREN £34.60
🎸Sunday Concerts- Grove Gardens Dunstable
Time: 12:00 - 16:15
Last of the Summer Ukuleles Sunday 18 August (12 noon).
📽 OPEN AIR CINEMA- Bob Marely: One Love (12) at Hitchin Lavender
Time: 20:45
🎫 COST: General Admission
*Check on the event link for the cost of add ons if wanted.
🥳 Fenny Poppers Festival - Fenny Stratford
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
A festival for all the family that includes firing of the historical Fenny Popper (cast iron mug stuffed with gunpowder) at 2pm.
🎵MUSIC
Live music and dancing on a stage fronted by the gigantic Aylesbury Street lawn!
🍔FOOD & DRINK
Bring a picnic or enjoy food from one of the many food stalls or cafes.
🤸♂️FUN FOR THE KIDS
Funfair rides, bouncy castles, face painting, candy floss and lots more.
🏍 Breakfast Meet at Emmas Cafe & ride out to the Flitwick Car Show
Time: 09:00
🏍Then a ride out leaving at 11am to head to the Flitwick Car, Motorcycle and Bus Show 2024.
🚗Flitwick Car Show (MK45 1HP) is 10am-4pm.
🎵 SOULFUL SESSIONS FAMILY FRIENDLY DAY - PRIORY PARK, BEDFORD
Time: 13:00 - 22:00
🎡 EVENT DETAILS
Soul, Jazz, Rnb, Soulful House, Disco headline by SOUL II SOUL'S JAZZIE B alongside OMAR, THE AMY WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE & many more.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult - 1:2 ratio). With a funfair.
🎫 COST FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY SUNDAY
🔹️Last Phase - sunday
🔹️Group Discount Ticket - Sunday 18th Aug
🔹️VIP Adult - Sunday
🔹️Child - 13 -16yrs
🔹️Child under 12s
Must be presented with a full price paying adult ticket - Sunday Only.
£3.50
🔹️Accessible Ticket - Sunday - Adult
🔹️Accessible Companion Ticket - Sunday
🅿️♿️ Accessible Parking - Sunday (Limited) - Blue badge required
Accessible Parking - Sunday (Limited) - Blue badge required
On sale for just 7 more days.
£5.00
🚶♀️Haynes jumble sale trail
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
👨👩👧👧Enjoy a village walk with fresh air and grab some bargains while you are getting those steps in. Do the children deserve a treat? All low cost items that won't break the bank with the treasures you may find!
🚘 FREE Flitwick Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show - Flitwick
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
TIMES
🔹️8am - gate opens for show vehicles only
🔹️10am -SHOW OPENS
🔹️10.05am - DeLorean photo opportunity at village hall opens
🔹️10.30am - VOTING OPENS
Vote for your favourite vehicles by txt 07368117032 or in the voting box in the village hall
🔹️11am - Hemlock Morris Dancers performance in front of the food court
🔹️11.15am - Biker ride out expected to arrive in Area B
🔹️11.30am Meet Pikachu in the Japanese area
🔹️11.45am - BRING THE NOISE 🥳
2minutes of horns, music and engines.
Feel free to participate.
🔹️12pm - Hemlock Morris Dancers 2nd performance in front of food court
🔹️1pm - Voting closes
🔹️1:15pm - Awards Ceremony in the area in front of the food court
🔹️4pm - Show Close
🚗 PARKING TO VISIT SHOW🚗
🚌 BUS
We have a bus service running to aid congestion around show site.
Please either us bus doing town loop, flag down service or service coming in from Toddington and Ampthill.
🅿️ PARKING
🔸️Park and ride from Rufus center and leisure center.
🔸️Town parking station road or station pay and display
🚫 NO PARKING on Temple road to aid safety between sites
🎊 Big Deaf Summer Picnic - Ashridge Estate
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
👋 BRING A PICNIC, HAVE FUN & SOCIALISE
Come join us for a picnic meet new people make new friends Bring your own picnic and mat, bring football Frisbees etc anything you want to do Children, teenagers, youth, adults, elderly very much welcome this is great for families and friends to get together too so bring them along!
🐕 Dogs welcome but keep under control :) Share and invite all your friends !
📍WHERE TO MEET
Ashridge House estate Meet at the Monument
Car parking is FREE.
🎊 FREE ENTRY Milton Keynes Mela Festival🎊
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
Come & celebrate an exciting and unique cultural showcase, providing an outlet for the south Asian, and other culturally diverse communities, in Milton Keynes. 💚❤️
Come together and celebrate music, culture and diversity!
🪕Live music
💃🏻Dance performances
🎠Funfair
💖Children’s activities
🥘Delicious food stalls
PLUS SO MUCH MORE…
Milton Keynes Mela Festival is an exciting and unique cultural showcase, providing an outlet for the South Asian, and other culturally diverse communities, in Milton Keynes.
Throughout the Milton Keynes Mela, will showcase top entertainment, stalls for local businesses, arts, crafts and fashion stores, along with a “Kid-zone” full of fun activities. Festival goers will also get the opportunity to sample delicious cultural dishes from a range of food vendors. People will come together to celebrate the music, culture and artist diversity of the Southern Asian Community; enhancing understanding between communities.
