🐛 We're delighted to return to the Blue Waters site in Houghton Regis. Come and hunt for mini-beasts with experts on hand and do a fun bug-related craft activity.

🗺FIND US: Access on foot, please meet at the little residents' car park on the corner of Plaiters Way, before the road veers round to the left. If coming in from another entrance look out for little Bug Lab arrows. If you need to drive to site, there is limited parking, please do park courteously and respect residents. -

Booking essential - no turn ups on the day please! - All children must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised throughout. - Suitable for age 5+ (underage siblings are welcome to accompany you and do not require a ticket but we ask that they do not participate) -

👟What to wear:Please wear long sleeves, trousers and suitable footwear - Outdoor event with little shelter -

🐶No dogs please - Stay for as long as you like during session - While equipment and guides are provided, the session involves group work and sharing of materials -

✅FREE TICKETS BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Places are limited so please make sure you book one FREE ticket per participating child (accompanying adults do not require a ticket!) This event is kindly supported by Central Bedfordshire Council and the Bedfordshire Natural History Society.

😌 Reiki Sound Bath for Chakra Balancing & Healing. Come along and experience the many benefits of a healing sound bath. This one is for aligning the body's energy centres or Chakras, to promote overall wellness in both mind, body and spirit.

 On the physical level - sound works with the body; it can cleanse the organs of toxins and help to regulate their functions as each has its own frequency, it can help to relieve constipation, headaches, throat problems, stomach-aches, and aches in the joints and bones.
On the emotional level - sound helps to move and release emotions which are stored in the body. Through this process old patterns and behaviours which are no longer serving one’s highest good are released. The release of these emotions allows for a greater flow of energy throughout the body by clearing energy blockages. This flow of energy also strengthens & balances each chakra, bringing about greater emotional stability. On the mental level - sound can assist in relieving stress which is often held in the head area, particularly tension headaches or migraines. It also helps to quieten repetitive thought patterns from a busy mind & relaxes one into a meditative state where deep inner silence & stillness is experienced. On a spiritual level - sound can clear negative energies or entities that may be attached to one’s aura or any other part of one’s being. Some people describe the healing process like a shower running behind the scenes, cleansing you without your awareness of it. The purification process can show up in many ways, including intense dreams. Personal insights. A sudden shift in your perspective on life or a particular situation. Feelings of being suddenly "in the zone." An increase in energy levels. An increase in motivation. A spontaneous healing experience. An urge to make changes in your life that you've been avoiding, such as quitting smoking or making a change in your diet.

🔞This event is open to anyone over the age of 18 and is pre-booked only,

TIMES
🔸️Entry is from 7.30pm,
🔸️the session will start at 8pm, (with no admission after 7.45pm)
🔸️and finishes at 9pm.

✅ HOW TO BOOK
Please dm page or email: magicreikicave@gmail.com to book your place.
Tickets are £16 per person, payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal and is required 48 hours from your booking.
Tickets are non refundable.
 
Attendees will be required to fill in and return a brief health questionnaire prior to attending for the first time.

🥛WHAT TO BRING
You will need to bring something to lay on (such as a yoga mat), pillow, blanket and water.

❗WHO THIS ISN'T SUITABLE FOR
This session isn't suitable for people with metal implants, electronic implants, in the first trimester of pregnancy, low blood pressure (unless agreed by your doctor) or people prone to fits or seizures. 

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy there me hearties! Join us for our FREE family event with lots of fun Pirate themed activities at The Quadrant Shopping Centre in Dunstable:

Tuesday 20th August: 10am – 2pm

🦜Pirate Games 
🦜Pirate Ship 
🦜FREE Face Painting*

☠️ DRESS AS A PIRATE AND GRAB A FREE GOODY BAG!
PLUS come dressed as a Pirate to receive a FREE Goody Bag (redeemable at Theo’s Emporium).

⭐️FACE PAINTING
The queue for face-painting may be closed earlier than 2PM to ensure we can finish on time.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Family fun for parents/carers and their under 12s.
Games, activities, crafts, and snack.

There is no charge. 

Message the facebook page for more information or contact Ceri-Anne on 07872 052175.

🌞Whatsup Bedfordshire recommendation:
Feeling hot, hot, hot! This is probably my favourite splash park around this area, it's spacious, has shaded areas for picnics, and a great play park with sandy area for all ages too!

⭐DATES & TIMES
Open every day, from 10am to 6pm, until Sunday 8 September 2024!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
💦 Free paddling pool and splash fountains
🍦Refreshment kiosk serving hot & cold drinks and snacks
🥪Large green space for relaxation, picnics or family fun
🪑Seating around the park & gardens
👦A playground
🚻Public toilets

💡TIP
Don't forget to bring spare clothes and a towel whoever fancies getting wet!

🅿️ PARKING 
Paid parking can be found at around 3 close by locations, your best option might be: 
🗺Hillshott, 
Letchworth Garden City 
SG6 1RY
(Sunday & Bank Holidays are FREE)

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🌈 Children’s Event: Enjoy some fun time painting and decorating your own money box Choose a design and get creative at the Emporium in Woburn Sands! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

TIMES
11am or 12pm
(Limited availability)
 
BOOKING
£6 per child, accompanying adult free. You can booking via our event link button.

Herrings Green Activity Farm is a great place for Families to visit this Summer, bringing families of all ages close to birds of prey and animals. We are home to one of the largest collections of Birds of Prey in the UK, view many different species of owls, hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and even pelicans!
 
PRICE
Adults £14.25 
Child (2-15 years) £8.95
Children under 2 years are FREE!
All activities are included in the admission

🐷 WHAT'S ON THE FARM?
Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals; donkeys, sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, llamas & ponies,

🦜 WHAT'S IN THE BIRD GARDEN?
Visit our bird garden where you can view different species of parrots and parakeets,

🐛 WHAT'S IN THE CRITTER AREA?
Visit the critter area to see our reptiles and creepy crawlies plus lots more!

SUMMER PROGRAMME UNTILL SEPTEMBER 2024
This Summer we have a packed daily program which will entertain all of the family, bringing you close to our beautiful birds and animals.

🦉 10.30 – Meet and handle an owl
🐰 11.00 – Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
🦅 11.30 – Flying display: Watch our spectacular flying display and see many different species in flight
🚜 12.15 – Tractor rides
🦉 12.30 – Have a go at flying an owl
🕷 13.30 – Animal & critter encounter
🦅 14.30 – Flying display: Watch our spectacular flying display and see many different species in flight
🚜 15.15 – Tractor rides
🐐 15.30 – Farm animal meet & greet
🐰 16.00 – Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs

🚜 PLAY AREA
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on the toy tractors.

☕ TEA ROOM
Our tea room is open daily 10.00 – 4.00, serving sandwiches, wraps, cakes and snacks or alternatively you are welcome to bring a picnic.

🎫CLICK ON THE EVENT LINK TO BOOK TICKETS

🏞WELCOME TO JORDANS MILL, A FOOD HERITAGE ATTRACTION SITUATED ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER IVEL IN BIGGLESWADE.

🏃‍♀️Get ready to unleash your inner athlete and join in the fun with our Summer Games Trail! 
Sprint, Balance, Limbo, Jump and Sail your way through the 10 mini challenges at each trail point, noting your score on the trail sheet as you go along. 

🏆Add up your scores at the end and head to the Mill Shop for your prize!

 

🔸️Dates: Saturday 20th July - Sunday 1st September (open 7 days a week throughout the holidays).
🔸️Times: Between 9:30am to 3:30pm
🔸️Cost: £4 per child, includes a prize!

FOOD & DRINK
There is a cafe open untill 4pm with a great varied menu 
overlooking the stunning views of the River Ivel.
Plus a farmshop onsite.

🧚‍♀️ Parson’s Close Fairy Door Finder
This summer the park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground has been sprinkled with magic and several fairy doors have appeared!

🦔 See if you can find all 10 doors hidden around the park.  Knock on each door and imagine who might live there – is it a mouse, a hedgehog or a fairy?

💦WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO WHILE YOU ARE THERE?
Kids can enjoy the play park, free splash park, sand-pit. Bring a picnic or enjoy an ice-cream enjoy a free day out!

👀 A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE BLOG...

So this maze is free to go too, kids & adults will love it...... if you can find it that is!😁

🤔SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you 'Roxton Maze'.

The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on. At the moment it is being trimmed back due to some hanging branches, we had to duck and dive a few times but it added to all the fun we had.


♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion. But the Garden Centre itself is wheelchair friendly.

🔓WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open. The details are below.

🌺THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys. When we visited on 03/08/24 we saw reduced clothes,suitcases, plants and other various things. So it's definitely worth a look!

☕️THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help.

🗺 LOCATION
Roxton Garden Centre
Bedford Rd,
Roxton,
Bedford
MK44 3DY

OPENING TIMES
🔸️Sunday: 10:30am - 4:30pm
🔸️Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm

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#whatdealz 
#maze 
#FREE 
#daysoutwithkids 
#halftermfun 
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