👸 Channel your inner Queen Charlotte, or Lady Diana in this fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of filming spots at Wrest Park.

DATES
▪️Wednesday and Saturdays only
▪️05 Feb - 29 March  2025

TIMES
The tour will start at 13.30pm which lasts one hour, afternoon tea will start at 14.30pm.

👸 ABOUT
Featured in a range of TV series from The Crown, Antiques Roadshow and the Netflix hit Bridgerton, Wrest Park has been the back-drop for some of TVs most dramatic moments including the pivotal moment in Bridgerton's plot, when character Kate, Anthony's love interest, was stung by a bee.

💃 POSE IN COSTUMES
Throughout the guided tour, there will be chance to strike a pose in costumes from the Georgia era - and become your own star!

☕️ AFTERNOON TEA - 2.30pm
Following the Filming Tour, head to our dining room for an Afternoon Tea fit for a Duke or Duchess, a perfect chance to catch up on all the ton's gossip.

ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
Please note the maximum group size for each tour is 25 and the group discount only applies to the admission ticket, on days the Filming Tour and Afternoon Tea are taking place.

🎟 COST
▪️Member (Adult): £41.50
▪️Adult: £46.50

✅️ HOW DO I BOOK?
▪️Click the event link which will take you onto Wrest Park's website & booking page.
▪️Press book tickets.
▪️Choose a date on a Wednesday or Saturday between 5th Feb - 29th March 2025.

✂️Bring your own hobbies and join with likeminded crafters once a week at The Friendly Nettle Cafe in Shortstown.

WHEN?
Every Wednesday evening.

☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Cafe open for cakes and drinks.

👶 A wine tasting for local parents at Kite at The Red Hart in Hitchin where it’s BYOB - bring your own baby.

DATES:
▪️Wednesday 22nd January 25
▪️Wednesday 26th February 25
▪️Wednesday 12th March 25

🍷 WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll try 4 different wines, informally presented with breaks for changing, feeding and chatting. We will have some light nibbles to snack on, with the option to order more substantial food from our menu as well.

☎️ Phone for any enquiries: 01462 441551

🎟 TICKET PRICE
(Book via the event link)
£31.05 (including £3.05 booking fee)

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!

Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.

🙋‍♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit, 
▪️Working Tax Credit, 
▪️Child Tax Credit, 
▪️Employment and Support Allowance, 
▪️Income Support 
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.

🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.

📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.

🚫 WHAT DATES ARE CLOSED IN JANUARY 2025?
Please note that Whipsnade Zoo will be closed for routine annual maintenance 20-24 January and 27-31 January 2025.

🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+)  - £7.00 / £6.00     
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) -  £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free

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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/

😜 DATE WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY OR YOUR OTHER HALF? GET THIS DEAL FOR ONLY £12.49 FOR 2 PUB CLASSIC MEALS AT THE BUMBLE BEE GREENE KING PUB IN FLITWICK! ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

AN EXAMPLE OF CLASSIC MEALS TO CHOOSE FROM  - 2 FOR £12.49!:
🔸️All Day Breakfast,
🔸️Beef Lasagne,
🔸️Hand - Battered Fish,
🔸️Gammon & Eggs,
🔸️Hunter's Chicken,
🔸️Chicken Katsu,
🔸️Mac 'N' Cheese,
🔸️Quorn Katsu,
🔸️Whitby Scampi.

🤩 SENIORS DEAL - Monday to Friday until 5pm
Seniors Menu
2 courses for £6.49,
3 course for £7.49
Traditional dishes with smaller portions - perfect for the over 60s.

🍔 WEDNESDAY DEAL
Build your own burger for £5
Build your own burger with 3 toppings for £5 all day, every Wednesday.

🍗 THURSDAY DEAL
Chick 'n' Mix only £6! All day Thursday
Pimp up your chicken with our pick n mix offer! Choose from Louisiana style, Southern fried or mango chilli - and top it off with whatever mouthwatering sides & sauce you fancy. It's chicken lickin' good!

🐟 FRIDAY DEAL
Fish & chips Fridays for £6!
Reel in the weekend with our fish & chips deal you won’t want to miss! For just £6, sink your teeth into a crispy, golden-battered fish paired with perfectly seasoned chips, freshly made and served all day long. Whether you’re dining in or taking away, this catch of the day is shore to satisfy.

🍛 SUNDAY ROAST
Sunday Specials for £9.00
Pop down to The Bumble Bee every Sunday and enjoy our Sunday Special dishes for £9.00. Choose from our delicious range of Sunday roast options. All served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, mash, sage & onion stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

👀 CHECK OUT THE SPECIALS MENU HERE:
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/bumble-bee/deals

🐶 This pub is dog friendly!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family friendly!
♿️ Wheelchair friendly! 

🎊 To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, our Curator Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews will be looking at some characters whose lives stand out for not caring about those categories and even fighting against them.

🎟 TICKETS - £6.50
Purchase through the event link or drop into the museum and pay at the welcome desk. Places are limited so buy in advance to secure your place.

CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: northhertsmuseum@north-herts.gov.uk for more information
☎️ Tel: 01462 474554

🎊 Get ready, beer lovers—The Black Lion’s first festival of 2025 is here! Our 11th Annual Dark Beer Festival is back, bigger and bolder than ever!

▪️DATES
Wednesday 26th February – Sunday 2nd March 2025

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect deep, rich, and complex brews, a killer atmosphere, and some serious dark beer magic. Whether you’re a seasoned stout fanatic or just dipping your toes into the world of dark beers, this is the festival for you!

🍻  30+ Cask & Keg Beers
🎸  Live Music - on select nights
🖤  A full lineup of MILDS, STOUTS, PORTERS & PASTRY STOUTS

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this the best one yet! 

💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.

TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm

💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.

💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.

💥A BLOG FROM WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE
MUNCHKINS SOFT PLAY IN BARTON-LE-CLAY

🧸 AGE 5 & UNDER
What a lovely small soft play area dedicated to ages 5 and Under with an outdoor play area too!

🧒 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE'S EXPERIENCE
I went to the Munchkin Play Barn with my grandaughter. There is a lovely seating area for adults and a cafe that serves sandwiches, snacks & drinks. The seating area allows you to be in direct contact with your children to each section.

WHAT PLAY EQUIPMENT IS THERE?
There is a section with a ball pit and slide, soft play area, a sandpit area and another area with toys such as play food & kitchen etc.

OUTDOOR AREA
They also have a small outdoor area with a playhouse and rockers. (Weather permitting)

🧦SHOES OFF, SOCKS TO BE WORN
Please be aware when entering the Play Barn shoes must be taken off and socks should be worn.

✅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST TURN UP!
There is no need to book so you can just turn up, but please be aware on Tuesday's they are closed and at weekends they may have private parties so it maybe worth giving them a ring on:

☎️ 07487423498

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COST
▪️Newborn: FREE
(under 3 months)
▪️Baby: £2.75
(Babies 3 months - 12 months)
▪️Child: £4.75
(Children 1 - 5 years old)
▪️Adult: £1.75

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OPENING TIMES:

▪️MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY: 9:30-16:30

🚫 CLOSED TUESDAY

▪️SATURDAY: 10:00 -16:30
(Please note: They may be closed due to private parties.)

▪️SUNDAY:10:30-15:30
(Please note: They may be closed due to private parties.)

🌐 CHECK OUT MUNCHKIN PLAY BARNS WEBSITE ON THE EVENT LINK

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🛍 WHAT ELSE DOES THE OLDE WATERMILL HAVE TO OFFER?
Not only is this play barn great for children but it is located in Barton Mill which is a beautiful setting set back in time with a treasure of shops ranging from gifts, toys, plants, Christmas decorations, a fishing shop, sweet shop, psychic read readings, children's little money rides plus lots of others.

😋 FOOD & DRINK
There is a lovely pond with fish to watch, such a tranquil spot! You can sit by the pond under a canopy so you won't get wet and also be served there by the cafe/restaurant where I purchased a Mediterranean and cheese pannini for £6.49, I then added chips for an extra £1.50 ....so yummy!

💖 RECOMMENDED 10/10
This beautiful little treasure in Bedfordshire is more than just a play barn, with lots of things to see, shop, eat & drink!
If you want something to do with or without the children for a relaxing day why not try out this beautiful old mill for a morning/afternoon out. All Ages will love it!

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.

⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles

⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities

❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.

ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563

🤸‍♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes.

🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.

⭐️ PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️8am - 9am
▪️9am - 10am
▪️10am - 11am

⭐️ AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.

🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.

🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.

📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.

🎟 TICKETS - £4 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.

😍 Kids Eat For Free Feb 17th Feb- 1st March 2025 at The Maypole in Kempston.

🗓 WHAT DATES?
▪️Monday - Saturday
▪️17th Feb - 1st March 2025

😋 WHAT CAN MY CHILD GET?

This offer entitles you to a kid’s buffet breakfast, any kids' meal, or Junior Carvery from the Kids' Menu for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast, main meal, or carvery. Please note, breakfast is available until 11:30
The offer includes a free scoop of ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet or peach & pear fruit pot with every kid’s meal.

3️⃣ HOW MANY ADULTS TO A FREE KIDS EAT FREE MEAL?
Up to three children can eat for free with one adult purchasing a breakfast, main meal, or carvery, up to a maximum of 4 adults and 12 children.

🌧 PLAY AREA
You will find an indoor play area for the younger ones, perfect for rainy days!

✅️ FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A TABLE CLICK ON THE EVENT LINK ⬇️

☎️ Phone: 01234 857218

☕️🍰 Do come along for some great home bakes this Wednesday at Charlgrave Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.

🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm

🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets

🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th