🐕 Come and join us and Canine Partners for a day of fun at our Annual Dog Show on Sunday, 8th September, from 11am until 4 pm.

✅️ Registration is from: 11 am
✅️ Judging starts at: 12.30 pm

🎀 Rosettes are awarded for:
1st to 5th place plus special prizes.

WHAT ELSE IN ON?
There will also be lots more to enjoy from: ⭐️Bouncy Castle 
⭐️Arts and Craft Stalls 
⭐️Classes
⭐️Face Painting
⭐️Sweet Treats
⭐️Ice Cream Joe,
⭐️Perfectly Pawsome and more. 

💖 All money raised is donated to the Canine Partners charity. We look forward to seeing you and your four-legged friends on the day 🐕.

😌 Sweat Lodges and the purification ceremonies held within them have been part of ancestral ceremonies for thousands of years. Although mostly known from Native American tribes, Sweat lodges are found in (amongst other) Nordic, African, Celtic, Siberian, Roman and Peruvian historical and spiritual practice.

These ancient teachings and methods have been passed down by our forefathers so we can experience, heal, and purify in the way of our ancestors. Not just for ourselves but for the world around us. Partaking in a “sweat” is a deep, powerful and transformative practice that can bring about genuine emotional cleansing.

✨️What is a community sweat lodge? Logistically the lodge itself is traditionally made from supple branches arched into a dome shape. This is covered with skins or blankets, creating a low tent-like space. A small pit is dug into the centre of the structure and participants sit around the centre. Hot stones are brought into the lodge, before the door is closed, creating a near pitch-black environment. Water is poured over the rocks during the ceremony to create warmth and steam. The lodge is run over a series of rounds, in between each round the door is opened and water is passed around. Beyond those simple logistics lies one of the most powerful ceremonies I have had the honour to experience and learn.

The connections, cleansing rituals and healing ceremonies associated with the lodge have the genuine power to be transformative to both yourself and the world around you.

✨️Is it right for me? What does the day entail? We run our sweat lodges as a traditional spiritual ceremony and treat it with the respect that it deserves. That said, there is often laughter and joviality. We are all human, and for us the best healing tool is smiles, laughter and community. Expect some seriousness, tied in with genuine real connections, open-heartedness, honesty, healing and the opportunity to learn from the teachings of both our ancestors and the world around us. All of our workshops, ceremonies and events have you at the heart of them. So whether you have experienced Shamanic practice or a sweat lodge before, or have never taken part in a spiritual ceremony, this can be an immensely powerful, transformative and enjoyable experience. All we ask is you attend with an open mind, to engage throughout the day, and have the willingness to listen and talk from the heart.

✨️About the day : A sweat lodge ceremony is so much more than just the lodge itself. We will spend some time in circle, getting to know each other as a tribe, learn the ceremony of the sweat lodge and preparing through techniques such as guided meditation. We will create the fire and dress the lodge as a tribe. Whilst the fire heats the rocks, there will be time for some personal reflection and meditation, before coming back together for the sweat lodge itself. The time in the lodge varies but expect to be in the sweat lodge for at least an hour (over several rounds).

✨️After the lodge: After the lodge there is a shared feast, where we have the opportunity to talk freely, give thanks for the teachings given, laugh, make new friends and generally enjoy the energies of the experience.

✨️What's should I wear? Our sweat lodges are clothed lodges, most people choose to wear light dresses, swimwear or shorts. (there is more information on this in the joining instructions) If you are unsure of anything or want to hear more, please do message us to discuss.

✨️Is this a FREE event? Sweat Lodges are considered a medicinal ceremony, and as such out of respect to our teachers and linage, we do not charge a ticket price.
Rather we ask for a donation towards the costs and time of our support team. We are often asked what an advisable donation is, to be clear, this can be whatever you can afford, however, we estimate £40pp covers the venue hire and materials.

🎫 How to book: Please reserve a space, so we can keep you informed, send you joining instructions and insure we have enough space for all who need it. You can do this using the event link.

Come along and join us at our Vintage & Handmade Autumn Fair at The Turvey House Estate.

ENTRY: £4PP

ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Over fifty stalls, of vintage finds from a time gone by, handmade keepsakes , gifts and Homewares from local artisans.

This will be our Autumn Vintage & Handmade Fair not to be missed! Here’s a selection of images from our Summer Fair , just to give you an idea of of what to expect.

😊 Thank you and I do hope you can join us and all the amazing small businesses that will be joining us.

🐶 FRIENDLY DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED WHEN KEPT ON LEADS.

👩‍🌾 Oakley Annual Horticultural and crafts show is a great way for Oakley residents to showcase their artistic ability/baking skills, homegrown fruit & veg.

Everyone is welcome to pop along on the day to view the exhibits from: 12.30pm onwards.

🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy homemade cake and tea or coffee.

🛍 EXHIBITS & STALLS FROM 12:30PM
Most exhibits will be in the auction so please stay till the end and grab yourself a bargain! There will also be a mini craft fair on the day from 12.30pm, stalls from local artisans with lovely handmade items to buy. 

Please spread the word far and wide- we look forward to welcoming you to our lovely village! 

🎶 Showing at The Grove Theatre...

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group's original founders, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas and, most notably, the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the first ever time in the group's glittering career.

"I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters."
Said Tina, speaking about the tour.

🎫 TICKET PRICE: £32
(Go to the event link to book)

The ticket price includes a venue levy. A transaction fee will be added to all online and telephone bookings.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Users cannot be booked online; please call Box Office on:
☎️ 01582 60 20 80 

DO YOU ACCEPT CASH OR CARD?
Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments for Box Office, Bar, Kiosk and in-house Merchandise sales.

Some visiting companies selling their own merchandise may only accept cash payments. We encourage all visiting companies to take card payments but this may not always be possible.

💿RECORD SELLERS, 😋 FOOD & 🥂 DRINK
Lots of record sellers in attendance, food truck and wide selections of beers from Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company.

The Casual Turntable and Peppermintstore Records Present Bring Your Own Vinyl @ Leighton Buzzard Record Fair.

💿 PLAY YOUR OWN VINYL
Put your name down for a 30 minute slot to play what you like.

🥂 NOT GOT A VINYL?
Sit back with a drink and enjoy the music.

YOU CAN RESERVE A TABLE
Tables reserved from 10:30 am the first slot is at 11:00 am

Don't miss out once they're gone they're gone!
Come and give it go!

👩‍👧‍👧 Gather your friends and family and join us to find out if Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet… in the glittering entertainment capital of the world.  What better way to spend an afternoon in the summer air watching this fantastic movie on the big screen!

Gates Open: 9am
Film Starts: 10am

TICKET 

🔸️Adult Entry 15+:

£11.00 + £0.55 fee.

🔸️Child Entry 14 * Under:
£5.50 + £0.28 fee.

🔸️Under 2 Years
£1.50 + £0.08 fee

🪑Plus, extra charges at checkout if you require deckchairs or beanbags, which are limited.

🎊 Join us for music, garden games, face painting and the last sun of the summer. Bring your picnic and a blanket and have a fun family friendly afternoon

☕️ There will be a cafe on site open for hot & cold food and drinks.

🥪 Bring a picnic

🎵 Enjoy some music

♟️Lawn games

🏳️‍🌈 Open to everyone in the LGBTIQ+ community.

Free as part of the Sunday Social programme funded by The Health Lottery

This lovely Leighton Linslade town council organised event, where Chiltern Hills Brass Band are playing in the park, which is equipped with a Cafe, toilets and play facilities.

The Facebook link is available via our event link button:

🎵INFORMATION
Running from June to September annually, these concerts take place on Sunday afternoons, commencing at 3pm. For many years, the Town Council has organised these concerts to spotlight brass and silver bands from various regions alongside jazz and popular bands. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at the historic bandstand nestled within Parson’s Close Recreation Ground.

🛝MORE FUN THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS IN THE PARK
The bandstand is located next to the Splash (this is only on in the summer months) and Play Park area, with a sandpit and skate park. Additionally, an independently run café operates throughout the summer months, providing refreshments for visitors. Why not pack a picnic, gather your friends, and immerse yourself in the melodies?

🚻FACILITIES
The park also offers accessible toilet facilities, including a changing area in the toilets.

🦜Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Free Flighted Parrots soaring the skies of Ampthill  Great Park on Sunday 8th September between 12pm-3pm. 

🌳This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! 

🛝There is also a large play park for the kids and a cafe onsite, so you can make the most of it while you are there!

The Hitchin FoodFest is one of the most popular on the foodie calendar.

🔸️Saturday & Sunday
🔸️10am - 4pm both days 

As well as our local eateries promoting their gastronomic delights, there will be the best in street food and drink, local produce and the ever-popular foodie activities. 

🎊 ​We're getting very excited to host our 4th annual FREE Family Fun Day for our community to come and enjoy.​

​Why not rally up the family and give the kids something to look forward to after their first week back at school.

It's FREE to enter and absolutely anyone is welcome to come along. ​

🛍 ​We have lots of fantastic stall holders lined up, offering crafts, home and beauty items, fun activities and more!​

​🎠 There will also be fairground rides, food and drink and games, so don’t miss out on a jam-packed day of fun. Come and get your face painted at our Family Fun Day!  ​

Howbury Hall garden will be open to visitors this Sunday.

ℹ️ ABOUT THE GARDEN
This is a late Victorian garden with mature trees, sweeping lawns and herbaceous borders. The large walled garden is a working garden, where one half is dedicated to growing a large variety of vegetables whilst the other is run as a cut flower business. Large collection dahlias in September. There are also several varieties of Bedfordshire heritage apple trees and an avenue of pears.

Bedfordshire Garden Trust will be present to provide the history of the garden.

ADMISSION 
🌸Adults: £6
🌸Children: Free 
(Pay at gate or to book online visit on the event link)

♿️ Gravel paths and lawns may be difficult for smaller wheelchairs.

☕️ Home-made teas available 

📸 Photo by Venetia Barrington