Time: 09:00

🌈After its huge success last year,
Mead Open Farm x KidsOut Colour Dash is back for 2024 on Saturday 14th September!
All ticket proceeds and sponsorships go directly to KidsOut!

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS:
Join us for a 2K run, jog or walk and get covered head to toe in colour!
👐Join us for a super fun experience for the whole family and help an amazing cause whilst doing it!
🏅Every Colour Dasher also receives a t shirt, colour packet and a medal!

COST:
Colour Dash entry is just £10 per person and raising an additional £10 in sponsorship for KidsOut gives you FREE entry to Mead Open Farm for the day!

🎫 RAFFLE
We are also holding another HUGE raffle with over 50 prizes, including Mead Open Farm memberships!

🌈 FIND OUT MORE AND SECURE YOUR ENTRY ON THE EVENT LINK
 

Other events on this day


🙆‍♀️ Gumbles Fun Fair is back with unlimited rides for kids in Stotfold on the Green!

DATES
🔸️Saturday 14th September 
🔸️Sunday 15th September
🔸️Saturday 21st September
🔸️Sunday 22nd September

CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm

PRICE
🔸️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
🔸️Adult (spectator): £1

🍔FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court

INFO FOR THIS EVENT
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair 

❗️Please note, ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc❗️

🌧 Weather permitting.

🗺LOCATION 
The Green 
Stotfold
SG5 4AL

🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.

Time: 18:00 - 22:30

🎇 Join us in Priory Gardens in Dunstable this this free open air event for the live broadcast of the Last Night of the Proms on a giant screen with special effects, interval entertainment and a stunning firework display to end this magical evening!

WHAT TO EXPECT
📯The evening begins with Dunstable Town Band playing a selection of brass band repertoires
🎤followed by Fiona Harrison who is a versatile vocalist performing before the live stream and during the interval.

🍷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic chairs, blankets and your Pimms and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event.

😋 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food concessions available.

⭐️ VIP PACKAGE OPTIONS
You can now also book your very own VIP table at the event. Limited tables available, book now before they sell out! You can do this via the event link.

Time: 18:00 - 22:00

🕯Join us for our annual candlelight picnic at Pirton Sports & Social Club.

🍷Bring a picnic, some booze, a table cloth and some candles. 

🎶 Live music - Starts at 6:30pm
 
🍻Full bar service.


Time: 13:30 - 17:00

A Traditional Village Show and Fayre. The Show has Classes for both adults and children. This part of the event regularly attracts up to 500 entries.  
🥕Vegetables & Fruit,
🌸Flowers,
💐Flower arranging.
🎂Home Baking,
📸Photography
🖍Arts and Crafts.

The outdoor Fayre offers:
🍰Homemade Tea and Cakes,
🍷Pimms Bar,
🛍Stalls offering goods of all kinds,
🧒Numerous childrens attractions and activities.
🚗Classic car assembly, 
🐶Fun Dog Show.

Gates open at: 1-30pm.
Official opening: 2pm
*TBC - Competition entries 8-30 am to 10-30am.

Admission:
🔸️
£2 per adult
🔸️Children Free

BOOK A PITCH OR SCHEDULES INFO
For more details, book a pitch, or schedules of Show Classes email riseleyvillageshow@outlook.com

Pitches are :
🔸️£10 Riseley residents , 
🔸️£15 for outside the village 
🔸️Free for charities 



Time: 14:30

Calendar Girls - the Phoenix Players
ABOUT

Based on the true story of eleven older women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund.

The Phoenix Players present an Amateur production of Tim Firth's award winning play.

DATES:
Friday 13 September - Saturday 14 September 2024

🎫 TICKETS
WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY BOOKING FEES
Adults: £14.00

♿️ Wheelchair Users cannot be booked online – please email the Box Office or click the link below.

WE ARE CASHLESS
Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments.

Time: 14:00 - 20:00

🎡⭐️WOBURN SANDS FUNFAIR⭐️🎡
             
Harris's Funfair is coming to the Woburn Sands Playing Field!


DATES:
🔸️Thursday 12th Sept - 5 PM
🔸️Friday 13th Sept - 5 PM
🔸️Saturday 14th Sept - 2 PM
🔸️Sunday 15th Sept - 2 PM

💥 HAPPY HOUR IS THE FIRST HOUR OF OPENING EACH DAY!

GENERAL PRICE'S
🔸️RIDES £2.50 - £3.00

🔸️BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE: £4
🔸️DODGEMS: £4

🛝 This is a great location, right next to a play park.
 

🎡Bring the family for a fun afternoon out!

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

WHAT STALLS TO EXPECT

⭐️
Jumble, 
⭐️ Bric a Brac, 
⭐️ Books
⭐️ Refreshments

💝 All proceeds for the Hillersden Hall building project

🗺 WHERE?
Elstow Abbey inside the Church

Time: 12:00

🎶 We are excited to announce that we will be hosting again this year the Marston Moreteine Food & Music Festival.

Looking forward to seeing all that supported this event last year and any new attendees. 
⛺️ Marquee
🎶 Live Music
😋 Many Cultural Street Food Vendors
🏰 Free Bouncy Castle
🍰 Sweet Treats for All

Time: 11:00 - 15:30

🏺Explore Verulamium Museum for free during Heritage Open Days on 7 & 14 September.

FREE! - There's no need to book, just turn up!
TIME: Saturday: 11am - 3.30pm 
(last admission at 3pm)
 
Discover the finds from Roman Verulamium and the surrounding area, including some of the best preserved Roman mosaics outside the Mediterranean, coins and objects for every day Roman life.
 
You'll also be able to visit our new interactive exhibition guest curated by Andrew Deathe - SUPERIOR : INFERIOR, where you'll discover how important class was in Roman society.

🏞 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Take a wander around the large scenic park with the river running through it and the lake. Let the kids let off some stream at the play park. A great place for a picnic if the weather is good! 


Time: 10:00

🐕 Come along this Saturday for our charity dog walk from The Crown in Shillington.

ℹ️ DETAILS
£5 per pup includes a puppucchino for your dog as well as a hot drink for the owner.

⛪️ CHARITY
All proceeds will be donated to the Friend of All Saints Church, Shillington. 


🐶 Pumpkin looks forward to seeing you all!


💜Purple Disco Returns at Revolution Milton Keynes 
With a new bigger venue, bringing you the BEST in house music & good vibes!! After a sellout event we have expanded to cater for everybody who had such an amazing time and more….

We can’t wait to see you all there for another unforgettable night of laughter, music and fun!

WHICH CHARITY?
As always we donate to local charities in need off the back end of our events and our chosen charity for September is “dafs” who do amazing work in supporting family members of those battling addiction.

🟪TIME: 9pm - 3am
🟪COST: From £5 (Limited amount at this price)
(Book tickets in the event link)


Time: 12:00 - 22:00

🌈🎶Get ready to dance, sing & spread love as we celebrate diversity & equality in Milton Keynes in Campbell Park - and its free entry!

• Rainbow Stage
• Drag & Cabaret Stage
• Comedy Tent
• Community Stage
• Kids Space
• Food Village
• Rainbow Market
• Bars
• Free Entry
• Pride Village

⭐️FAMILY SESSION
Our event is family friendly during our afternoon session between: 12pm and 6pm

⭐️ADULT SESSION ONLY (18+)
The evening session welcomes adults only over the age of 18 from 6pm to 10pm.

Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, everyone is invited to be part of this incredible celebration!



Time: 12:00 - 22:30

Last Night of the Proms

🎬 Family Films in the Park: 12 pm - 2 pm
On the afternoon of the Last Night of the Proms, our popular Family Films in the Park event takes place with movies at 12pm and 2pm. Films to be confirmed soon!

☕️ Throughout the Family Films in the Park event, Parson’s Close Café, our award-winning playground and the Splash and Play will be open.

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS: 7PM
The Leighton-Linslade celebration of Last Night of the Proms takes place in Parson’s Close Recreation Ground on Saturday 14th September from 7pm featuring Zoe Curlett and Bedford Town Band.

🎇 Once the bands have finished there will be a live screening of Last Night of the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall followed by a Firework Finale!

🥪Throughout the evening, food and drink is available from Parson’s Close Café and visitors are also encouraged to bring a picnic with friends and family.

🚻 Accessible toilet facilities including a changing places toilet are available.

🛝 Play park onsite.

No need to book, just turn up and join the fun!

🎈🎭 SEPTEMBER has started which can only mean one thing - it's HULLABALOO season!
Our fantastic annual FREE OUTDOOR ARTS festival in HOUGHTON REGIS will be returning on SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER.

EVENT DETAILS
We have an unbelievable line-up of shows for you happening across three locations in:

HOUGHTON REGIS -
🔸️THE GREEN,
🔸️BEDFORD SQUARE 
🔸️HOUGHTON HALL PARK!

THE GREEN - age guidance: 3-10 years
🐳The whale – plastic ocean

TIMES: 11am, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.30pm, 3pm & 3.30pm
Running time: 30 minutes

BEDFORD SQUARE - suitable for all ages
📚 Tit for tat presents books!
TIMES: 10.30am & 1.15pm
Running time: 35 minutes

HOUGHTON HALL PARK - suitable for all ages
💃 Mughal miniatures – Animal Paradise
TIMES:
1.15pm & 3.15pm
Running time: 25 minutes

👀 Take a look at our HULLABALOO 2024 PROGRAMME & FIND THE FUN here in the event link.


🔥Get ready for a sizzling Great British BBQ at the Old Red Lion in Great Brickhill! Join us on the 14th of September for an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, great company, and good vibes.

🎫 RESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE VIA THE EVENT LINK:
There are two slots:
🔸️12pm–2.45pm & 5.30pm-8.30pm

☎️OR PHONE: Julia on 01525 261715


Time: 14:00 - 17:00

👨‍🚒Ampthill Fire Station open day!

A FUN FILLED DAY
⭐️ Games & Activities 
⭐️ Meet the crew
⭐️ Food & drink available
⭐️ Service Vehicles 
⭐️ 2:30pm Live Demo


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🍻Join us at our annual Beer Festival, as part of Heritage Open Days 2024 between 12th - 15th September.

Our temporary beer tent will be popping up in the courtyard serving a selection of real ales and ciders at reasonable prices, cash and card accepted. The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a pint or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard and gardens, before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free.

Beer Festival opening times:
11.00am – 4.30pm (Thurs/Fri) 
11.00am – 5.00pm (Sat/Sun


Time: 10:30 - 17:30

🏎💨Petrolheadonism Live returns to Knebworth House for an exciting, Combustion Celebration & Automotive Spectacular featuring Influencers, Over 1000 show cars from across all genre of vehicles from Supercars to Retro, Classics to Highly Modified as well as movie inspired vehicles and Hypercars!

LIVE CONTENT GALORE! -
Live Dyno Demos hosted by HP Tuners;
Influencer Interviews every 20 minutes on the Main Stage hosted by Sam Hard,
Burnout Pad & Elite Class Parade hosted by Motor Addicts,
Extreme Bike Battle Show; Wall of Death, Dodgems & Fairground Rides,
Music and MORE!
Automotive Focused Traders & Service Providers, Music & Food Stalls and More!

ONLINE PRICES  
🔸️
ADULT (16+) - £22.00
🔸️CHILD (10-15) - £11.00
🔸️UNDER 9'S - £0.00
🔸️CARER - £0.00
🔸️
FAMILY OF 4 - £49.50

❗️Please note – Knebworth House, Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will be closed for this event.



Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🚂 Join us this September for a day out for all ages. One of the largest events in the county returns to Old Warden Park!
 
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️
Steam Engines of all sizes
⭐️Action-Packed Arena
⭐️Working Demonstrations
⭐️Heavy Horses
⭐️Fairground Organs
⭐️Working Crafts
⭐️Craft & Food Halls
⭐️Trade & Market Stalls
⭐️Children’s Area
⭐️Vintage Vehicles
⭐️Old Time Fairground
⭐️Vintage Tractors
⭐️Licenced Bar & Refreshments

🌸THIS SWISS GARDENS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
Don't forget your tickets include entry to the show, the Shuttleworth  Collection and the Swiss Garden!

⛺️FANCY CAMPING?
Why not make a weekend of it, head over to the event link and download a camping form!

TICKET PRICE:
🔸️FRIDAY ADULT: £15:00
🔸️SATURDAY ADULT: £17:50
🔸️SUNDAY ADULT: £17:50
🔸️KIDS UNDER 16: ARE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT
🔸️CARER: FREE ACCOMPANYING PAYING DISABLED VISITOR (ID MAYBE REQUESTED ON ARRIVAL).

🎫 GET YOUR TICKETS ON THE EVENT LINK
Book in advance and use our fast track entry lane at the pay gates, prebook your tickets online at a discounted rate over on the event link.

🅿️ PARKING
Free onsite parking - priority parking available to book at £5 per vehicle.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs must be on leads.

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Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🪖Join us on Saturday 14 September for Heritage Open Day from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.

As part of Middle Row Markets we will celebrating the past of Ashton Square. A Free event for the whole family to enjoy.

🏹Traditional Games 
🏹World War II assault course
🏹Arts and Crafts
🏹History Trail
🏹Medieval musicians 
🏹Food Stalls
🏹Craft Stalls

Time: 10:00

📚Join us for our second Big Bumper Book Sale at The Place Bedford - our first event in the spring was a huge success with hundreds of fiction and non-fiction books to browse and buy. 

🍰 Come along and grab yourself a bargain and a slice of cake!

Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🎊 UK Hindu-Sindhi Samaj cordially invites you to celebrate Thadri with us.

This year Hindu-Sindhi Samaj UK Thadri is at Great Brickhill Community Centre. This is the second year of Thadri Celebration. We had over 120 kids and adults participating in the Thadri event. We are expecting more than 120 participants from our members this year. Hall capacity is limited to 100 people, so tickets will be sold on first come first serve. Please do book early to avoid any disappointment.

Highlights:
⭐️
Pooja,
⭐️Sumptuous Lunch (Veg Thali),
⭐️Sindhi music,
⭐️Games,
⭐️Free Garba Tutorials,
⭐️Sindhi Garba dance

Ticket prices:
🔸️Adults (15+): £13.75 pp
🔸️Kids (5 -14) : £11 pp
🔸️Kids below 5: Free

*Tickets will be sold on first come first basis as the hall capacity is limited to 100 only.

📧BOOKING
To secure your place please Email: uksindhu049@gmail.com


Time: 09:00 - 13:00

🛍 The Shefford Community Market, formerly known as Shefford Farmers’ Market, will have a more diverse mix of products, including consumables, crafts, and local community fundraising stalls. Every 2nd Saturday of the month with stalls running between Morrisons and the High Street.

It’s an outdoor market and will only be cancelled if the weather makes it dangerous to go ahead, in which we will announce it on our socials.

💝 Each month, we have 2 spaces to gift to a local community group/charity to use for fundraising.

😀 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Remember, there is a children's park next to Morrisons, something fun for the kids too!
Plus a charity shop you can visit. There are a number of pubs, cafes that are great too of you fancy some lunch