🐍🎉 Happy Lunar New Year 2025 Event in Milton Keynes
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🌙🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with us at Broughton Pavilion in Milton Keynes.
EVENT DETAILS
🐍✨ Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of delicious food, cultural activities, and family-friendly fun! This is your chance to enjoy a vibrant celebration full of community spirit and tradition.
⭐️ Traditional food
⭐️ Handmade crafts
🎟 ENTRY
£1 per person (Kids go FREE!)
EVENT DETAILS
🐍✨ Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of delicious food, cultural activities, and family-friendly fun! This is your chance to enjoy a vibrant celebration full of community spirit and tradition.
⭐️ Traditional food
⭐️ Handmade crafts
🎟 ENTRY
£1 per person (Kids go FREE!)
38 other events on this day
🐶😺 Microchipping Event at The Rufus Centre in Flitwick
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐰 Get your dog, cat or rabbit microchipped at The Rufus Centre in Flitwick. This has been a legal requirement since June 2024.
☎️ HOW TO BOOK A SLOT
If you would like to get your pet microchipped for a £5 donation please call 07510390872 to book a slot.
☎️ HOW TO BOOK A SLOT
If you would like to get your pet microchipped for a £5 donation please call 07510390872 to book a slot.
🎼 Celebrating 140 Years of The Salvation Army In Dunstable
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 18:30
🎼 Celebrating 140 years, to start we have a fantastic Salvation Army Choir (Songsters) from Staines Upon Thames.
Join us for a great evening of quality music making. You would be so welcome! Its free but donations will be welcome!
ℹ️ SUNDAY INFORMATION:
Visit of the territorial leaders commissioners Jenine & Paul Main.
▪️11:00 Morning Worship
▪️14:30 Let the celebrations begin
Join us for a great evening of quality music making. You would be so welcome! Its free but donations will be welcome!
ℹ️ SUNDAY INFORMATION:
Visit of the territorial leaders commissioners Jenine & Paul Main.
▪️11:00 Morning Worship
▪️14:30 Let the celebrations begin
🎤 Endless Love - A Tribute to Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Grove Theatre in Dunstable
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:30
🎤 Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Upside Down, Say You Say Me, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hello, Can’t Hurry Love and of course the NUMBER 1 DUET OF ALL TIME - “ENDLESS LOVE” plus many more.
Featuring authentic live arrangements taken from both Lionel’s and Diana’s original touring shows, Endless Love is an electrifying and joyful emotional rollercoaster guaranteed to get you singing along and on your feet!
This wonderfully produced show brilliantly captures the glitz, glamour and sentiment of soaring love songs and guarantees to have audiences rocking out to 80s classics and gettin’ down to outright dancefloor fillers. You already know the words… so, singing voices at the ready and dancing shoes on, grab your tickets and let’s party All Night Long!
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone:
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🎟 TICKETS & PRICES: £28
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Upside Down, Say You Say Me, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hello, Can’t Hurry Love and of course the NUMBER 1 DUET OF ALL TIME - “ENDLESS LOVE” plus many more.
Featuring authentic live arrangements taken from both Lionel’s and Diana’s original touring shows, Endless Love is an electrifying and joyful emotional rollercoaster guaranteed to get you singing along and on your feet!
This wonderfully produced show brilliantly captures the glitz, glamour and sentiment of soaring love songs and guarantees to have audiences rocking out to 80s classics and gettin’ down to outright dancefloor fillers. You already know the words… so, singing voices at the ready and dancing shoes on, grab your tickets and let’s party All Night Long!
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone:
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🎟 TICKETS & PRICES: £28
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
🤠 Hoedown Showdown - Milton Keynes DAYTIME SHINDIG
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 12:30 - 16:30
🤠 SADDLE UP & GET YOUR SWAGGER ON!
Our Country Music Day Party Shindig is riding into Milton Keynes on Saturday 25th January 2025 at the awesome MK11 so prepare yourselves for an ultimate country music day out as we give you a fully immersive experience that goes beyond just a live performance.
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Not only do we have an amazing LIVE vocalist performing some of the biggest country hits but our DJ & Host will be giving you a full 4 hrs of music from artists such as Shania Twain, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift, Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus, Rednex, Rascal Flatts, Zach Bryan & many more.
🏆 PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
PLUS Our events are full of fun with lip sync battles, prizes, giveaways, line dancing & audience props making them an ultimate interactive rodeo stacked full of great music, dancing & entertainment.
👢DRESS UP!
And don't forget to DRESS UP! Dress to impress in your finest cowboy or cowgirl attire and let your inner country star shine through.
😍 This is a Hoedown Showdown you don’t want to miss so throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots & head on down to the ranch where you can dance the night away to the biggest country anthems from across the decades!
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
(Book via the event link.)
▪️Early Bird Ticket for 1 Person
Our Country Music Day Party Shindig is riding into Milton Keynes on Saturday 25th January 2025 at the awesome MK11 so prepare yourselves for an ultimate country music day out as we give you a fully immersive experience that goes beyond just a live performance.
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Not only do we have an amazing LIVE vocalist performing some of the biggest country hits but our DJ & Host will be giving you a full 4 hrs of music from artists such as Shania Twain, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift, Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus, Rednex, Rascal Flatts, Zach Bryan & many more.
🏆 PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
PLUS Our events are full of fun with lip sync battles, prizes, giveaways, line dancing & audience props making them an ultimate interactive rodeo stacked full of great music, dancing & entertainment.
👢DRESS UP!
And don't forget to DRESS UP! Dress to impress in your finest cowboy or cowgirl attire and let your inner country star shine through.
😍 This is a Hoedown Showdown you don’t want to miss so throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots & head on down to the ranch where you can dance the night away to the biggest country anthems from across the decades!
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
(Book via the event link.)
▪️Early Bird Ticket for 1 Person
£11.00 (including £1.00 fee)
▪️General Admission for 1 Person
£13.75 (including £1.25 booking fee)
▪️Final Release Ticket for 1 Person
£15.95 (including £1.45 booking fee)
▪️Group Ticket - 5 Tickets for the Price of 4
▪️Final Release Ticket for 1 Person
£15.95 (including £1.45 booking fee)
▪️Group Ticket - 5 Tickets for the Price of 4
£55.00 (including £5.00 fee)
▪️Group Ticket - 8 Tickets for the Price of 7
▪️Group Ticket - 8 Tickets for the Price of 7
£96.25 (including £8.75 fee)
🍀🎵 FREE ENTRY! Live Music; Black and Gold at The Castle Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 20:30
🇮🇪 Join Fran at The Castle to celebrate her birthday with the fabulous Irish band Black and Gold. Great night of Irish culture at The Castle in Bedford.
😴 ROOMS - From £85pn
The Castle has five onsuite rooms which are fittingly named after British Castles. Including three doubles, one twin, a family room with double and separate adjoining room with single bed and one double room adapted for disabled or wheelchair users. All rooms have access to free Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are available on request.
https://www.castlebedford.co.uk/mobile/book-accommodation.asp
☎️ CONTACT:
01234 353295
info@castlebedford.co.uk
😴 ROOMS - From £85pn
The Castle has five onsuite rooms which are fittingly named after British Castles. Including three doubles, one twin, a family room with double and separate adjoining room with single bed and one double room adapted for disabled or wheelchair users. All rooms have access to free Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are available on request.
https://www.castlebedford.co.uk/mobile/book-accommodation.asp
☎️ CONTACT:
01234 353295
info@castlebedford.co.uk
🎤 The Greensands - Single Launch + guests, Esquires Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 20:00
🎤 Local teenage indie trio ‘The Greensands’ are starting to make a name for themselves with their live performances and crunchy guitar led compositions.
ABOUT
This gig acts as the launch party for GOING GOLD, their new single which features not only a striking melody but a plaintive vocal sitting atop a sea of guitar buzz. Joining them in in Room 2 are their friends and contemporaries WKTD and new Mind Sigh.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
Tickets are £10 and booked in advance from Esquires and slide or online at Seetickets.com via the link but are subject to a booking fee:
▪️General Admission
£11.00 (including £1 fee)
▪️Low Income Admission
£5.50 (including 50p fee)
ABOUT
This gig acts as the launch party for GOING GOLD, their new single which features not only a striking melody but a plaintive vocal sitting atop a sea of guitar buzz. Joining them in in Room 2 are their friends and contemporaries WKTD and new Mind Sigh.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
Tickets are £10 and booked in advance from Esquires and slide or online at Seetickets.com via the link but are subject to a booking fee:
▪️General Admission
£11.00 (including £1 fee)
▪️Low Income Admission
£5.50 (including 50p fee)
🏴 Burns Night at The Five Bells in Stanbridge
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
🏴 Celebrate & honor ‘Rabbie’/Robert Burns with a traditional Scottish inspired menu with whiskey & cocktail pairings at The Five Bells in Stanbridge.
Each year, communities around the world with a Scottish connection (and some with none!) mark Burns Night with songs, dancing, poetry and a Burns Supper.
📖 SET MENU: £35.95
Booking and the menu can be seen on the website via the event link. You can also see the menu on the photos below.
❓️Why do people celebrate Burns Night?
Each year, communities around the world with a Scottish connection (and some with none!) mark Burns Night with songs, dancing, poetry and a Burns Supper.
📖 SET MENU: £35.95
Booking and the menu can be seen on the website via the event link. You can also see the menu on the photos below.
❓️Why do people celebrate Burns Night?
Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
The Ayrshire poet and lyricist died in 1796, at the age of 37, but he is still regarded as the most prominent poet to have written in the Scots dialect.
His most well-known poems include To a Mouse, Address to a Haggis, Tam O'Shanter, A Red, Red Rose and The Selkirk Grace.
Alongside his literary contributions, Burns gained fame for his numerous love affairs and radical political leanings, expressing sympathy for the French and American revolutions.
🎸 The Dung Beatles at Wing Village Hall (Bring your own drinks and snacks) Age 16+
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:30 Price: £16.50
🎸 A return to this charming venue for a night of Beatles hits and classics, The Dung Beatles will perform two one-hour sets, and be joined on stage for a selection of songs by renowned singer Jilly Neenan.
AGE: 16+
▪️Doors open at 7 pm,
▪️Band on at 7:30pm
🫶 Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Wing Singers community choir, a registered charity.
🍻 BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS AND SNACKS:
Attendees are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks (no bar available on site).
🎟 TICKETS COST: £16.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
AGE: 16+
▪️Doors open at 7 pm,
▪️Band on at 7:30pm
🫶 Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Wing Singers community choir, a registered charity.
🍻 BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS AND SNACKS:
Attendees are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks (no bar available on site).
🎟 TICKETS COST: £16.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
💋 Scroode - The Naughty Christmas Carol - Luton Library Theatre
Saturday 25 January 2025
Price: £14.75
😜 THE SHOW FOR ADULTS
We all know the story of Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' - or do we?
🔞 Strictly over 18s only.
2025 DATES:
▪️Thu 23rd January
▪️Fri 24th January
▪️Sat 25th January
▪️Thur 30th January
▪️Fri 31st January
▪️Sat 1st February
ℹ️ ABOUT
Will the naughty ghosts help Scroode change his ways in time for Christmas?
Join the Griffin Players at their annual, hilarious Adult Pantomime for big girls and boys and find out.
🎟 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
We all know the story of Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' - or do we?
🔞 Strictly over 18s only.
2025 DATES:
▪️Thu 23rd January
▪️Fri 24th January
▪️Sat 25th January
▪️Thur 30th January
▪️Fri 31st January
▪️Sat 1st February
ℹ️ ABOUT
Will the naughty ghosts help Scroode change his ways in time for Christmas?
Join the Griffin Players at their annual, hilarious Adult Pantomime for big girls and boys and find out.
🎟 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
💥Jumble Sale at Houghton Conquest
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🛍 A jumble sale will be taking place at Houghton Conquest Village Hall on Saturday 25th January 2025. There will also be refreshments and a raffle
ENTRY:
▪️Adults - 50p
▪️Children - Free
💖 Proceeds will go towards the Church heating replacement.
ENTRY:
▪️Adults - 50p
▪️Children - Free
💖 Proceeds will go towards the Church heating replacement.
🐦 FREE RSPB BIRD WATCH AT JORDANS MILL IN BROOM
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £0.00
🐦 Join in the RSPB BigGardenBirdWatch at Jordans Mill! It’s fun, free, and helps track how UK native birds are doing!
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th January 2025
▪️9am - 4pm
🐦⬛ ABOUT:
Pick up a bird spotting count sheet from the Mill Shop and spend an hour counting birds from your garden, balcony, or even our beautiful Mill Gardens. You can upload your count directly to the RSPB at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch.
🦉 FUN FACTS BIRD TRAIL
While you’re here, don’t miss our Fun Facts Bird Trail. Explore the Mill Gardens and find 10 posters of native birds packed with fascinating facts to test your knowledge!
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th January 2025
▪️9am - 4pm
🐦⬛ ABOUT:
Pick up a bird spotting count sheet from the Mill Shop and spend an hour counting birds from your garden, balcony, or even our beautiful Mill Gardens. You can upload your count directly to the RSPB at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch.
🦉 FUN FACTS BIRD TRAIL
While you’re here, don’t miss our Fun Facts Bird Trail. Explore the Mill Gardens and find 10 posters of native birds packed with fascinating facts to test your knowledge!
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
🤸♂️ Soft Play at Woburn Sands Emporium & January 2025 Restaurant offers!
Saturday 25 January 2025
Price: £2.50
🙋♀️ For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
🧒 Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
😋 RESTAURANT
The restaurant has some January offers which are below in the photos.
You can also view the full menu and January voucher offers on the website here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant-offers/
🤩 THIS WEEKS OFFER 20/01/25 - 26/01/25
The vouchers can be seen also in the photos.
▪️Cream Tea for two including fruit scone, cream, jam and a pot of tea or filter coffee for only £8 instead of £11.90
▪️Free regular hot drink with a sausage roll or pastry.
▪️Get a free dessert from the specials board with any burger of the day.
▪️Get a free pack of biscuits with any hot drink.
🧒 Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
😋 RESTAURANT
The restaurant has some January offers which are below in the photos.
You can also view the full menu and January voucher offers on the website here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant-offers/
🤩 THIS WEEKS OFFER 20/01/25 - 26/01/25
The vouchers can be seen also in the photos.
▪️Cream Tea for two including fruit scone, cream, jam and a pot of tea or filter coffee for only £8 instead of £11.90
▪️Free regular hot drink with a sausage roll or pastry.
▪️Get a free dessert from the specials board with any burger of the day.
▪️Get a free pack of biscuits with any hot drink.
🎸 The Polaroidz playing at The Rose, Biggleswade
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 21:00 - 23:59
🎸 Come hear the alternative sounds of New Wave, Post Punk, SynthPop and New Romantic music from The Polaroidz at The Rose in Biggleswade.
☎️ PHONE:
01767 312873
☎️ PHONE:
01767 312873
🎭 The House on the Cliff at The Little Theatre in Dunstable
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:45
🎭 Written by George Batson, and Directed by Philip Davis, the play is described as a Mystery Thriller, beginning with a sudden, violent murder and ending with a chilling, surprising climax.
From a TV play by George Barton and Donn Harmon, The House On The Cliff will be performed at The Little Theatre, Dunstable from 17th to 25th January 2025, including a Saturday Matinee on the first weekend.
DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 17th Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Sat 18th Jan - 2pm & 7.45pm
▪️Tues 21st Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Wed 22nd Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Thurs 23rd Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Fri 24th Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Sat 25th Jan - 7.45pm
👻 DETAILS
The house in question is a rambling old structure of ancient vintage, built high on a cliff overlooking the English Channel. Years ago a boat sank in a storm near the foot of the cliff and it is said that the ghosts of the drowned passengers haunt the area.
The houses occupants include a young, lovely heiress, Ellen Clayton, who is currently confined to a wheelchair; Karen her coolly beautiful stepmother; and Jenny an austere housekeeper.
The Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful, curious person desirous of putting things in order. And there’s the substitute doctor, Corey Phillips who believes Ellen can walk again and soon. It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.
INSIDE THE LITTLE THEATRE
🥂 The Bar: Always a good place to enjoy a pre performance or interval drink. The bar is manned by our volunteers and is a social space to enjoy.
😌 The Dymond Room: A quieter room that is an extension to our bar area.
♿️ Restricted mobility access
There is step-free, level access to the theatre which can be accessed by taking the path at the right at the bottom of the drive. Cross in front of the theatre and follow the path through the gate and up the side of the building.
🅿️ Parking
There is no car park at the theatre itself, however, there are two public car parks close to the theatre. One can be found at 87 West Street Dunstable LU5 4RQ (where there is an exit onto High Street South) and the other at Priory Gardens, Church Close, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S
(You can book tickets via the event link)
⭐️ Members- £14.00
⭐️ Members guests - £18.00
⭐️ Junior Members - £10.00
From a TV play by George Barton and Donn Harmon, The House On The Cliff will be performed at The Little Theatre, Dunstable from 17th to 25th January 2025, including a Saturday Matinee on the first weekend.
DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 17th Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Sat 18th Jan - 2pm & 7.45pm
▪️Tues 21st Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Wed 22nd Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Thurs 23rd Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Fri 24th Jan - 7.45pm
▪️Sat 25th Jan - 7.45pm
👻 DETAILS
The house in question is a rambling old structure of ancient vintage, built high on a cliff overlooking the English Channel. Years ago a boat sank in a storm near the foot of the cliff and it is said that the ghosts of the drowned passengers haunt the area.
The houses occupants include a young, lovely heiress, Ellen Clayton, who is currently confined to a wheelchair; Karen her coolly beautiful stepmother; and Jenny an austere housekeeper.
The Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful, curious person desirous of putting things in order. And there’s the substitute doctor, Corey Phillips who believes Ellen can walk again and soon. It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.
INSIDE THE LITTLE THEATRE
🥂 The Bar: Always a good place to enjoy a pre performance or interval drink. The bar is manned by our volunteers and is a social space to enjoy.
😌 The Dymond Room: A quieter room that is an extension to our bar area.
♿️ Restricted mobility access
There is step-free, level access to the theatre which can be accessed by taking the path at the right at the bottom of the drive. Cross in front of the theatre and follow the path through the gate and up the side of the building.
🅿️ Parking
There is no car park at the theatre itself, however, there are two public car parks close to the theatre. One can be found at 87 West Street Dunstable LU5 4RQ (where there is an exit onto High Street South) and the other at Priory Gardens, Church Close, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S
(You can book tickets via the event link)
⭐️ Members- £14.00
⭐️ Members guests - £18.00
⭐️ Junior Members - £10.00
⭐️ Visitors - £20.00
⭐️ Junior visitors - £10.00
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🌟 FREE Wolverton Lantern Festival
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 14:30
✨️ Wolverton Lantern Festival was postponed December 2024 due to pesky Storm Darragh, but it's happening instead on:
✨️ SATURDAY 25 JANUARY
Dig out your lanterns, (which hopefully you've kept somewhere safe over the festive period), and let's bring some much needed light and joy to the streets of Wolverton.
Here's the line-up:
⭐️ Cafe in Foundation House from 2.30pm
⭐️ Food and drink vendors from 3pm
⭐️ Free Circus Skills Workshop 3-4pm
⭐️ Live Music in Foundation House 3.30pm
⭐️ Milton Keynes Women's Choir 4pm
🌟 Parade departs from The Square 5pm
⭐️ Wolverton Town Band 5.15pm
⭐️Wassailing Pirates and Toasting in the New Year post parade.
😊 PLEASE NOTE: PARADE DEPARTS AT LATER TIME OF 5PM FROM WOLVERTON SQUARE
(includes four sensational samba bands and giant lanterns made by local schoolchildren.)
We can't wait to see you and your lanterns on the day.
🗺 PARADE MAP
The parade map can be seen in the photos below.
✨️ SATURDAY 25 JANUARY
Dig out your lanterns, (which hopefully you've kept somewhere safe over the festive period), and let's bring some much needed light and joy to the streets of Wolverton.
Here's the line-up:
⭐️ Cafe in Foundation House from 2.30pm
⭐️ Food and drink vendors from 3pm
⭐️ Free Circus Skills Workshop 3-4pm
⭐️ Live Music in Foundation House 3.30pm
⭐️ Milton Keynes Women's Choir 4pm
🌟 Parade departs from The Square 5pm
⭐️ Wolverton Town Band 5.15pm
⭐️Wassailing Pirates and Toasting in the New Year post parade.
😊 PLEASE NOTE: PARADE DEPARTS AT LATER TIME OF 5PM FROM WOLVERTON SQUARE
(includes four sensational samba bands and giant lanterns made by local schoolchildren.)
We can't wait to see you and your lanterns on the day.
🗺 PARADE MAP
The parade map can be seen in the photos below.
🖍 Children's Crafts at Jordans Mill in Broom (Ages 5 - 8)
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
✨ Get Creative This January 2025! Kickstart the year with our first Children's Craft Workshop of 2025 at Jordans Mill—perfect for your budding little artists aged 5 to 8! 🎨
EVENT DETAILS 🦄🦕✨
Join our lovely volunteer Twink for a fun-filled session where kids will create adorable paper craft characters, with step-by-step guidance. This month’s theme features fairies, dinosaurs, and unicorns—guaranteed to spark their imagination! Your little ones will love taking home their masterpieces to share with the family.
📍WHERE?
The Ouse Room, above the Riverside Café
Please Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian throughout the event.
🎟 COST - £5 per child
Book now via the event link and let the creativity flow.
EVENT DETAILS 🦄🦕✨
Join our lovely volunteer Twink for a fun-filled session where kids will create adorable paper craft characters, with step-by-step guidance. This month’s theme features fairies, dinosaurs, and unicorns—guaranteed to spark their imagination! Your little ones will love taking home their masterpieces to share with the family.
📍WHERE?
The Ouse Room, above the Riverside Café
Please Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian throughout the event.
🎟 COST - £5 per child
Book now via the event link and let the creativity flow.
🚘 Classic car & bike meet at The Dukes in Heath & Reach
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🚘 Classic Cars, Hot Rods, American Cars, Classics, Commercials & Motor Bikes – all welcome at The Duke in Heath & Reach!
WHEN?
The last Saturday of every month at 10am.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Free tea or coffee for those who bring a classic when you enter the people's favourite vote.
Breakfast or breakfast rolls available too.
🏆 VOTE!
The peoples favourite – vote for your fave classic and the winning car will be featured across all digital marketing of the next event plus the owner wins a free breakfast at the next event!
CONTACT INFO:
☎️ 01525 237892
📧 info@thedukes.uk.com
WHEN?
The last Saturday of every month at 10am.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Free tea or coffee for those who bring a classic when you enter the people's favourite vote.
Breakfast or breakfast rolls available too.
🏆 VOTE!
The peoples favourite – vote for your fave classic and the winning car will be featured across all digital marketing of the next event plus the owner wins a free breakfast at the next event!
CONTACT INFO:
☎️ 01525 237892
📧 info@thedukes.uk.com
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 11:00
🐵 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/
🐦 FREE - Make an Apple Bird Feeder - Potton Market Square
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐦 Join RSPB and Potton library to celebrate the RSPB's annual Big Garden Bird Watch, pick a garden bird watch leaflet, hear about the work of the RSPB and make a free apple bird feeder in Potton Market Square.
💥 The Kempston Swish 2025 - Free entry!
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 WHAT IS A SWISH?
A swish shop is an opportunity to swap good quality items which are no longer needed amongst the local community. People exchange there items for tokens and then use the tokens to exchange for items that others have brought along. Additional tokens are £1, cash only please.
WHAT TO BRING
🔸️A maximum of 10 items can be brought along.
🔸️All items will be checked by the organisers for the condition before tokens will be given.
Clothing should be clean and in wearable condition.
🔸️Toys should be CE marked and plants labelled.
TIME
▪️10am - Browsing items commences
▪️10.30am - Swapping commences
👦 FOR CHILDREN
There will be a children's activity area.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments will be available.
A swish shop is an opportunity to swap good quality items which are no longer needed amongst the local community. People exchange there items for tokens and then use the tokens to exchange for items that others have brought along. Additional tokens are £1, cash only please.
WHAT TO BRING
🔸️A maximum of 10 items can be brought along.
🔸️All items will be checked by the organisers for the condition before tokens will be given.
Clothing should be clean and in wearable condition.
🔸️Toys should be CE marked and plants labelled.
TIME
▪️10am - Browsing items commences
▪️10.30am - Swapping commences
👦 FOR CHILDREN
There will be a children's activity area.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments will be available.
🏴☠️ Treasure Island at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
Saturday 25 January 2025
🦜Ahoy me hearties and welcome aboard the HMS Hispaniola! Travel with our band of pirates while we go searching on the high seas for the hidden treasure!
2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Friday 10th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 11th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Thursday 16th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 18th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Thursday 23rd January - 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
ABOUT
Come and meet Hettie Hawkins, the pub landlord and her son Jim, who is secretly in love with Suzie, while they pitch their wits against the baddest pirate ever, Black Dog and the useless Roger and Dodger!
🤭 Will there be laughs a plenty? Oh yes, will there be songs to sing along with? Indeed! Will we find the treasure? Come and find out! We very much look forward to welcoming on board the HMS Hispaniola!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Call our Box Office on:
☎️ 0300 300 8125
Monday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm (excluding bank holidays).
🎫 TICKETS (Book via the event link)
▪️Adult: £16.00
▪️Concs: £15.00
▪️Under 16: £12.50
▪️Under 3 sitting on a lap: Free
2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Friday 10th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 11th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Thursday 16th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 18th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Thursday 23rd January - 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th January - 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th January -
11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
ABOUT
Come and meet Hettie Hawkins, the pub landlord and her son Jim, who is secretly in love with Suzie, while they pitch their wits against the baddest pirate ever, Black Dog and the useless Roger and Dodger!
🤭 Will there be laughs a plenty? Oh yes, will there be songs to sing along with? Indeed! Will we find the treasure? Come and find out! We very much look forward to welcoming on board the HMS Hispaniola!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Call our Box Office on:
☎️ 0300 300 8125
Monday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm (excluding bank holidays).
🎫 TICKETS (Book via the event link)
▪️Adult: £16.00
▪️Concs: £15.00
▪️Under 16: £12.50
▪️Under 3 sitting on a lap: Free
☕️ Saturday Coffee and Cake at All Saints'
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
☕️ Visit the Parish Church in Houghton Regis for Saturday coffee morning.
🧁 WHAT TO EXPECT
Serving homemade cakes and scones, and freshly brewed fairtrade tea and coffee… the perfect time to visit All Saints’ enjoying a cuppa and a chat. allsaintshr.co.uk/coffee-mornings
Takeaway option available. Coffee and Tea supplied by Kingdom Coffee
COST: Only £1 per item.
🧁 WHAT TO EXPECT
Serving homemade cakes and scones, and freshly brewed fairtrade tea and coffee… the perfect time to visit All Saints’ enjoying a cuppa and a chat. allsaintshr.co.uk/coffee-mornings
Takeaway option available. Coffee and Tea supplied by Kingdom Coffee
COST: Only £1 per item.
🐷 Kids go FREE with every paying adult at Mead Open Farm 2025!
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚜 This January 2025, enjoy some fresh farm air at Mead Open Farm as kids go free* with every paying adult from 28th December 2024 to 31st January 2025.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🛝 Indoor Play
WHAT TO EXPECT
🛝 Indoor Play
So much fun – whatever the weather!
Whatever age they are, children will have a fantastic time in Shaggy’s PlayWorld, with its massive playframe packed with fun things to do!
Whatever age they are, children will have a fantastic time in Shaggy’s PlayWorld, with its massive playframe packed with fun things to do!
🐐 Animal Fun
Daily Activities, Adorable Animals and Farmyard Favourites. Meet, feed and learn about all your favourite farm animals at Mead Open Farm. Get up close with the rabbits during Bunny Hop, hand feed some goats in their undercover barn, groom one of the ponies during Pony Grooming, bottle feed their lambs and say hello to the cows, pigs and tons of other animals across the farm. You can even see some newborn animals during some seasons!
🏎 Outdoor Play
It’s time for an adventure!
There’s so much to do at Mead Open Farm, whatever the weather! As well as all the animals, the Farm has two huge jumping pillows, an adventure playground, Go-Karts and Crazy Golf, as well as a fantastic sandpit called Digger Village.
There’s so much to do at Mead Open Farm, whatever the weather! As well as all the animals, the Farm has two huge jumping pillows, an adventure playground, Go-Karts and Crazy Golf, as well as a fantastic sandpit called Digger Village.
✅️ ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY
One free child ticket with per paying adult. Must pre-book online to redeem offer. Not applicable on the door. Not applicable for memberships. Just add the tickets to your basket and the discount will automatically be added!
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Child from: £14.65 to £16.55
(Free with a paying adult)
▪️Adult from: £14.65 to £16.55
▪️Senior from: £14.15 to £16.05
▪️Disabled Plus Carer from: £14.65 to £16.55
▪️Under 18 Months: Free
One free child ticket with per paying adult. Must pre-book online to redeem offer. Not applicable on the door. Not applicable for memberships. Just add the tickets to your basket and the discount will automatically be added!
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Child from: £14.65 to £16.55
(Free with a paying adult)
▪️Adult from: £14.65 to £16.55
▪️Senior from: £14.15 to £16.05
▪️Disabled Plus Carer from: £14.65 to £16.55
▪️Under 18 Months: Free
🎭 Aladdin (The Crow Bar Got P*ssed)! At The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 20:00
🤭 It's our annual P*ssed Up Panto... Oh yes it is at The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard!!! First come first serve entry.
FREE ENTRY! With ticket donations taken at the bar.
🤪 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a wafer thin plot, dubious acting, terrible jokes and lots of swearing, this is certainly not aimed at anyone under 18!
Doors 8pm (we are shut from 6-8 to set up) Standing only (we will try to schedule a seated performance on another date, so keep your eyes peeled for details).
FREE ENTRY! With ticket donations taken at the bar.
🤪 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a wafer thin plot, dubious acting, terrible jokes and lots of swearing, this is certainly not aimed at anyone under 18!
Doors 8pm (we are shut from 6-8 to set up) Standing only (we will try to schedule a seated performance on another date, so keep your eyes peeled for details).
🌟 Land of Lights Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025
🤩The Land of Lights 2025 was amazing when whatsUp Bedfordshire went as a family! We managed to book early and in doing so we got tickets for £10 each. These have now gone up to around £15pp.
🌟 BLOG OF LAND OF LIGHT IN MILTON KEYNES 2024 BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE!
Wow what a great Sunday evening we had. We managed to get the early bird tickets for £10pp and this was definitely worth it. We will 💯 be going back next year, the whole family absolutely loved it!
🚶♀️♿️ HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO WALK AROUND?
The magical walk took around 1.5 hours with play areas indoor and outdoor for the children to enjoy too! This is fully accessible so great for wheelchairs & pushchairs.
🐐 ANIMALS
You get to walk into the animal barn on your way round where you can see, donkeys, goats, sheep and guinea pigs.
👯♀️INDOOR LIGHT SHOW & AN INDOOR PLAY AREA
There is an indoor light show where you will find dancers, this is varied times so ask when you get there if you would like to be pointed in the right direction. Also inside you will find a play area with a slide and hidey holes, another great addition!
🔥TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS
You can book a bag of marshmallows and sticks to your booking for £4.50. To be fair you get quite a lot, you can save money by bringing your own sticks and marshmallows to toast on the fire.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Sunday's and 8th Feb, 22nd Feb are dog friendly days.
🎟 TICKET PRICES -
You can book via the event link.
▪️Adults 16+ from: £15.00
▪️Child 3-15 from: £15.00
▪️Life Saver from: £13.06
▪️Concession from: £7.50
DATES JAN & FEB 2025
▪️Sunday 5th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 11th Jan
▪️Sunday 12th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 18th Jan
▪️Sunday 19th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 25th Jan
▪️Sunday 26th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 1st Feb
▪️Saturday 8th Feb (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 15th Feb
▪️Saturday 22nd Feb (🐶 Dog friendly)
🌟 BLOG OF LAND OF LIGHT IN MILTON KEYNES 2024 BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE!
Wow what a great Sunday evening we had. We managed to get the early bird tickets for £10pp and this was definitely worth it. We will 💯 be going back next year, the whole family absolutely loved it!
🚶♀️♿️ HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO WALK AROUND?
The magical walk took around 1.5 hours with play areas indoor and outdoor for the children to enjoy too! This is fully accessible so great for wheelchairs & pushchairs.
🐐 ANIMALS
You get to walk into the animal barn on your way round where you can see, donkeys, goats, sheep and guinea pigs.
👯♀️INDOOR LIGHT SHOW & AN INDOOR PLAY AREA
There is an indoor light show where you will find dancers, this is varied times so ask when you get there if you would like to be pointed in the right direction. Also inside you will find a play area with a slide and hidey holes, another great addition!
🔥TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS
You can book a bag of marshmallows and sticks to your booking for £4.50. To be fair you get quite a lot, you can save money by bringing your own sticks and marshmallows to toast on the fire.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Sunday's and 8th Feb, 22nd Feb are dog friendly days.
🎟 TICKET PRICES -
You can book via the event link.
▪️Adults 16+ from: £15.00
▪️Child 3-15 from: £15.00
▪️Life Saver from: £13.06
▪️Concession from: £7.50
DATES JAN & FEB 2025
▪️Sunday 5th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 11th Jan
▪️Sunday 12th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 18th Jan
▪️Sunday 19th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 25th Jan
▪️Sunday 26th Jan (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 1st Feb
▪️Saturday 8th Feb (🐶 Dog friendly)
▪️Saturday 15th Feb
▪️Saturday 22nd Feb (🐶 Dog friendly)
😋 Kids eat FREE at The Maypole in Kempston (No voucher needed!)
Saturday 25 January 2025
😋 Come down and join us at your local Farmhouse Inns on Saturday's in January 2025, and kids can get a FREE main (plus a scoop of ice cream) when you buy an adult main.*
❓️WHAT DATES ARE VALID FOR THIS OFFER?
▪️Saturday 11th January 25
▪️Saturday 18th of January 25 ▪️Saturday 25th of January 25
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED? BREAKFAST LUNCH OR DINNER!
The deal 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.
🍨 FREE ICE-CREAM FOR THE KIDS TOO!
Kids Eat For Free' deal also includes a FREE scoop of ice cream from our selection of amazing flavours.
The offer includes a free scoop of ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet or peach & pear fruit pot with every kids meal
Offer excludes starters, desserts (other than the ones mentioned above), and drinks.
🧒 HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN EAT FREE?
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.
🚫 CAN I USE THIS OFFER WITH THE APP?
No this is not available on Order & Pay App, takeaway or delivery.
✍️ SIGN UP IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY TO GET YOUR VOUCHERS & OFFERS BY EMAIL
Simply show the voucher in any participating Farmhouse Inns.
https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/maypole-farm/sign-up
✅️ WANT TO PRE-BOOK A TABLE AT THE MAYPOLE IN KEMPSTON TO GUARANTEE A TABLE?
You can either book on the website via the event link online or give them a call on:
☎️ 01234 857218
TERMS
https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/deals/kids-eat-free
❓️WHAT DATES ARE VALID FOR THIS OFFER?
▪️Saturday 11th January 25
▪️Saturday 18th of January 25 ▪️Saturday 25th of January 25
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED? BREAKFAST LUNCH OR DINNER!
The deal 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.
🍨 FREE ICE-CREAM FOR THE KIDS TOO!
Kids Eat For Free' deal also includes a FREE scoop of ice cream from our selection of amazing flavours.
The offer includes a free scoop of ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet or peach & pear fruit pot with every kids meal
Offer excludes starters, desserts (other than the ones mentioned above), and drinks.
🧒 HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN EAT FREE?
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.
🚫 CAN I USE THIS OFFER WITH THE APP?
No this is not available on Order & Pay App, takeaway or delivery.
✍️ SIGN UP IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY TO GET YOUR VOUCHERS & OFFERS BY EMAIL
Simply show the voucher in any participating Farmhouse Inns.
https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/maypole-farm/sign-up
✅️ WANT TO PRE-BOOK A TABLE AT THE MAYPOLE IN KEMPSTON TO GUARANTEE A TABLE?
You can either book on the website via the event link online or give them a call on:
☎️ 01234 857218
TERMS
https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/deals/kids-eat-free
🐷 FREE ENTRY FARM - Knotts of Tempsford 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
WHAT'S FREE?
⭐️ Free entry
⭐️ See the farm animals
⭐️ Outdoor play area
⭐️ Pedal Karts
WHAT'S AN EXTRA COST?
HANDS ON ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
(Book online via the event link as spaces are limited)
🐐 Greet the Goats: £5.00
🐰 Pat a pet: £7.50
🐷 Pig pop in: £12.50
🦙 Llama Walking (ages 12+): £8.00
🐴 Pamper a pony (ages 6+): £15.00
😋 THE FARMERS GRILL: 10am-3pm
Enjoy a freshly cooked bite to eat at the Farmers Grill. Indoor & outdoor seating available.Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites.
There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too!
🥩 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.Take home goodies from the Farm Shop.
👩🏫 HOME EDUCATION SESSIONS ON FRIDAYS
We are delighted to now offer Home Education Sessions at Knotts of Tempsford.
Each Friday during term time, there will be a new topic to explore, a worksheet to complete and the chance for hands on learning experiences at the farm
Sessions cost £8.50 per Child Learner and £5.00 per Supervising Adult.
⭐️ Free entry
⭐️ See the farm animals
⭐️ Outdoor play area
⭐️ Pedal Karts
WHAT'S AN EXTRA COST?
HANDS ON ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
(Book online via the event link as spaces are limited)
🐐 Greet the Goats: £5.00
🐰 Pat a pet: £7.50
🐷 Pig pop in: £12.50
🦙 Llama Walking (ages 12+): £8.00
🐴 Pamper a pony (ages 6+): £15.00
😋 THE FARMERS GRILL: 10am-3pm
Enjoy a freshly cooked bite to eat at the Farmers Grill. Indoor & outdoor seating available.Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites.
There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too!
🥩 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.Take home goodies from the Farm Shop.
👩🏫 HOME EDUCATION SESSIONS ON FRIDAYS
We are delighted to now offer Home Education Sessions at Knotts of Tempsford.
Each Friday during term time, there will be a new topic to explore, a worksheet to complete and the chance for hands on learning experiences at the farm
Sessions cost £8.50 per Child Learner and £5.00 per Supervising Adult.
🎸 FREE FAMILY UKE LESSONS - At The Ollie Vees Tiki Lounge in Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
🎸 Family Uke Lessons Saturdays. Free Family Uke lessons anyone?! We are having Family Uke Lessons every Saturday so bring your strummers ages 4 till 94!
☎️ ANY QUESTIONS PHONE OLLIE VEES TIKI BAR ON: 07908105341
☎️ ANY QUESTIONS PHONE OLLIE VEES TIKI BAR ON: 07908105341
💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
▪️Junior: £7.85
▪️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £9.10
▪️1 Adult and 2 Under 3's: £9.10
ENQUIRES
☎️ 01234 272100
ENQUIRES
☎️ 01234 272100
🏆 Bedfords Got Talent Open Mic Night 2025 at Quarry Theatre, Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
🎤 Production by:Three’s a Crowd Collective presents Open Mic featuring Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Comedy, Singing, and more!
Incudes 2x15min intervals.
▪️AGES: 18+
🎤 WHAT TO EXPECT
Incudes 2x15min intervals.
▪️AGES: 18+
🎤 WHAT TO EXPECT
Discover Bedford’s brightest stars and hidden gems at Bedford’s Got Talent - Open Mic Night, a unique evening celebrating creativity and the arts. From thought-provoking spoken word to heartfelt poetry, captivating music, and laugh-out-loud comedy, this event promises something for everyone.
Be part of Bedfordshire’s first-of-its-kind showcase, bringing together an eclectic mix of local talent and performers from further afield. Whether you're here to support or step up to the mic yourself, it’s going to be a night to remember.
🙋♀️ Want to perform?
Whether you're an experienced performer or making your debut, we’d love to have you on stage! To secure a performance slot, email us at [mall.james.mall@gmail.com].
A £10 performance fee applies.
♿️ DISABLED/WHEELCHAIR USERS PLEASE CONTACT FOR BOOKING ENQUIRES:
☎️ 01234 362337 (Booking/Voicemail)
☎️ 01234 362269 (Enquiries)
📧 e-mail:
boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
St Peter’s Street public car park is a very short walk from the theatre. Parking is free in the car park and streets after 6pm and all day on Sundays. To book one of our disabled parking spaces, please contact us.
🎟 TICKET COST
Pay what you want between £7.50 - £12.50pp!
You can book tickets via the event link.
Quarry Theatre Bedford🤩 Don’t miss this exciting celebration of local talent – grab your ticket today and let’s make it a night to remember!
🤑🍕 Pizza Hut BUY 1 GET 1 FREE - Includes buffet! (code needed ⤵️) 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025
🍕 Pizza Hut through January 2025 is offering 2 for 1 when you dine in on:
⭐️ Sides
⭐️ Mains
⭐️ Desserts
⭐️ Lunchtime buffet
VALID DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️Available all day everyday.
▪️Valid 06/01/25- 30/01/25
(Please note on the Pizza Hut website terms and conditions, it states the wrong year of 2024 instead of 2025 which I have notified them of. I have doubled checked and the offer is definitely for this year 2025)
🧀 WHAT DO YOU FANCY?
Can't decide which loaded Cheesy Cheesy Bite Bites to go for? Order two and get one for free! Debating which of our new VIPizzas to try? Why not try two for the price of one?!
😋 BUFFET 11am - 3pm
Looking for a real mix, dig in to our lunchtime Buffet, available daily until 3pm. Unlimited pizza, pasta and salad all ready and waiting for you as soon as you walk through the door. That means no waiting around to order, no dishes to wash afterwards and most importantly you can get two for the price of one!
And don't forget our unlimited Salad Bar, free with every main!
*T&Cs Apply.
▪️Excludes all meal deals,
▪️Excludes all-in Buffet,
▪️Excludes Kids all-in Buffet, Kids meals and drinks.
▪️Can't be used in conjunction with any other offer.
▪️One code can be used per order.
▪️Dine-in only.
❓️HOW TO GET TWO FOR ONE:
✅️ Enter code at checkout when ordering on your mobile.
💥 CODE: 2FOR1FOOD
📍FIND A PIZZA HUT RESTAURANT NEAR YOU
https://www.pizzahut.co.uk/restaurants/find
(The one on our address link on our website is in Bedford)
⭐️ Sides
⭐️ Mains
⭐️ Desserts
⭐️ Lunchtime buffet
VALID DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️Available all day everyday.
▪️Valid 06/01/25- 30/01/25
(Please note on the Pizza Hut website terms and conditions, it states the wrong year of 2024 instead of 2025 which I have notified them of. I have doubled checked and the offer is definitely for this year 2025)
🧀 WHAT DO YOU FANCY?
Can't decide which loaded Cheesy Cheesy Bite Bites to go for? Order two and get one for free! Debating which of our new VIPizzas to try? Why not try two for the price of one?!
😋 BUFFET 11am - 3pm
Looking for a real mix, dig in to our lunchtime Buffet, available daily until 3pm. Unlimited pizza, pasta and salad all ready and waiting for you as soon as you walk through the door. That means no waiting around to order, no dishes to wash afterwards and most importantly you can get two for the price of one!
And don't forget our unlimited Salad Bar, free with every main!
*T&Cs Apply.
▪️Excludes all meal deals,
▪️Excludes all-in Buffet,
▪️Excludes Kids all-in Buffet, Kids meals and drinks.
▪️Can't be used in conjunction with any other offer.
▪️One code can be used per order.
▪️Dine-in only.
❓️HOW TO GET TWO FOR ONE:
✅️ Enter code at checkout when ordering on your mobile.
💥 CODE: 2FOR1FOOD
📍FIND A PIZZA HUT RESTAURANT NEAR YOU
https://www.pizzahut.co.uk/restaurants/find
(The one on our address link on our website is in Bedford)
🎼 Bedford Sinfonia Concert at The Corn Exchange in Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🎼 Bedford Sinfonia will perform Svendsen Norwegian Rhapsody No. 3, Milhaud Le boeuf sur le toit, Andrzej Panufnik Concertino for Timpani and Percussion and Dvořák Symphony No. 7 in D minor.
▪️Guest conductor: Ian Smith
▪️Soloists: Rachel Gledhill & David Hext
ℹ️ DETAILS:
Bedford Sinfonia’s upcoming concert includes several rarely performed works. Johan Svendsen’s Norwegian Rhapsody No. 3 will be followed by Darius Milhaud’s Le boeuf sur le toit, before highlighting the musical skills of Rachel Gledhill (timpani) and David Hext (percussion), two of this country’s pre-eminent percussionists, in the Panufnik Concertino for timpani and percussion. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, considered by critics to be one of his greatest symphonies, completes the programme.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Please call: 01234 718044 for tickets.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Stalls: £15
▪️Tiered (unreserved): £18 or students have a reduced price: £5
▪️Balcony (unreserved):
£18 or students have a reduced price: £5
NOTE: All orders for chargeable events will be subject to a transaction fee of £3.50
▪️Soloists: Rachel Gledhill & David Hext
ℹ️ DETAILS:
Bedford Sinfonia’s upcoming concert includes several rarely performed works. Johan Svendsen’s Norwegian Rhapsody No. 3 will be followed by Darius Milhaud’s Le boeuf sur le toit, before highlighting the musical skills of Rachel Gledhill (timpani) and David Hext (percussion), two of this country’s pre-eminent percussionists, in the Panufnik Concertino for timpani and percussion. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, considered by critics to be one of his greatest symphonies, completes the programme.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Please call: 01234 718044 for tickets.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Stalls: £15
▪️Tiered (unreserved): £18 or students have a reduced price: £5
▪️Balcony (unreserved):
£18 or students have a reduced price: £5
NOTE: All orders for chargeable events will be subject to a transaction fee of £3.50
🍹90's V 00's Bottomless Brunch - Slug and Lettuce, Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Price: £39.95
💿 90s vs 00s Brunch. Battle of the decades at Slug And Lettuce Bedford...
🎶 DETAILS: THEMED BRUNCH 90's V 00's
🎶 DETAILS: THEMED BRUNCH 90's V 00's
Get ready to brunch like never before with our ultimate 90s vs 00s Brunch on January 25th 2025!
Whether you’re team Britney or team Christina Aguilera, this event is packed with throwback vibes, delicious drinks, and a whole lot of fun.
Grab your squad, pick your decade, and let’s brunch it out!
🍹Enjoy 2 hours of unlimited drinks with a dish from our wide-ranging brunch menu.
🍹Enjoy 2 hours of unlimited drinks with a dish from our wide-ranging brunch menu.
Slug And Lettuce BedfordTHEMED BRUNCH : £39.95 all day
✨️WHAT TIMES:
Slotted sittings are available from 11am untill 9pm. With 7pm - 9pm being the last two hour sitting.
Slotted sittings are available from 11am untill 9pm. With 7pm - 9pm being the last two hour sitting.
✨️DEPOSIT WHEN BOOKING: £10pp
(this deposit value will be taken off your final bill on the day)
🥂 BOOKING
Booking can be done on the website via the event link or phone for enquiries.
☎️ 01234 330901
(this deposit value will be taken off your final bill on the day)
🥂 BOOKING
Booking can be done on the website via the event link or phone for enquiries.
☎️ 01234 330901
🎭 Shake It Up: The Improvised Shakespeare Show at The BIGG Theatre in Biggleswade
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 Price: £16.00
🎭 Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand...
Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, we create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage!
Complete with live music, songs and plenty of laughs, we weave together the themes, characters and language of Shakespeare to create an unforgettable evening that the Bard himself would have been proud to pen (...probably!).
⭐️ FIVE STARS - “Quick witted, inexhaustible and absolutely hysterical.”
London Theatre Reviews
⭐️ FIVE STARS - “Brilliantly bonkers…one of the best improvised shows out there”
West End Best Friend
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “Not just a play, it’s an experience”
The Upcoming
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “This is a must-see”
A Youngish Perspective
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “Will have you in hysterics throughout”
The Artiscape
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “masters of improv…brilliant fun for all”
Theatre Scotland
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “clever, witty, and extremely funny”
One4Review
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
The Bigg Theatre is fully accessible, if you would like to enquire before booking email:
📧 info@thebiggtheatre.co.uk
Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, we create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage!
Complete with live music, songs and plenty of laughs, we weave together the themes, characters and language of Shakespeare to create an unforgettable evening that the Bard himself would have been proud to pen (...probably!).
⭐️ FIVE STARS - “Quick witted, inexhaustible and absolutely hysterical.”
London Theatre Reviews
⭐️ FIVE STARS - “Brilliantly bonkers…one of the best improvised shows out there”
West End Best Friend
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “Not just a play, it’s an experience”
The Upcoming
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “This is a must-see”
A Youngish Perspective
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “Will have you in hysterics throughout”
The Artiscape
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “masters of improv…brilliant fun for all”
Theatre Scotland
⭐️ FIVE STARS – “clever, witty, and extremely funny”
One4Review
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
The Bigg Theatre is fully accessible, if you would like to enquire before booking email:
📧 info@thebiggtheatre.co.uk
🐲 Chinese New Year Extravaganza 2025 at The Gorden Craig Theatre in Stevenage
Saturday 25 January 2025
🐲 Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre…
The Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular array of programmes!
▪️TIMES: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🐼 WHAT TO EXPECT
The show features their UK’s first Illuminated Dragon along with their popular acts including cheerful lions, Britain’s best Kung Fu display, playful pandas, and some new and exciting acts to bring joy and blessings for the 2025 Lunar New Year.
✨️ AGES
A family-friendly show full of colour, amazement and fun, it’s the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy on this auspicious occasion!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users and essential companion tickets are not currently available to book online - please call a member of our box office team for assistance.
☎️ 01438 20363200
📧 GCTinfo@everyoneactive.com
🅿️ PARKING
If you’re travelling in by car, we are just five minutes from junction 7 of the A1(M). There are several car parks located around the Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, but parking is unavailable for the general public at the centre itself. This is privately owned, and your vehicle may be clamped. There are, however, a small number of blue badge spaces available.
🎟 TICKETS
▪️Standard: £27.00
▪️Family of 4 (Price per person): £19.25
The Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular array of programmes!
▪️TIMES: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🐼 WHAT TO EXPECT
The show features their UK’s first Illuminated Dragon along with their popular acts including cheerful lions, Britain’s best Kung Fu display, playful pandas, and some new and exciting acts to bring joy and blessings for the 2025 Lunar New Year.
✨️ AGES
A family-friendly show full of colour, amazement and fun, it’s the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy on this auspicious occasion!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users and essential companion tickets are not currently available to book online - please call a member of our box office team for assistance.
☎️ 01438 20363200
📧 GCTinfo@everyoneactive.com
🅿️ PARKING
If you’re travelling in by car, we are just five minutes from junction 7 of the A1(M). There are several car parks located around the Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, but parking is unavailable for the general public at the centre itself. This is privately owned, and your vehicle may be clamped. There are, however, a small number of blue badge spaces available.
🎟 TICKETS
▪️Standard: £27.00
▪️Family of 4 (Price per person): £19.25
🕯🎼 A Robbie Williams Candlelight Experience In Hitchin (Ages 8+)
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
🎼 Lumos Live brings you enchanting concert experiences, in Hitching paying homage to world famous artists. The performance at this event will be a vocals and piano duo.
▪️AGE: 8+ This event is for eight year olds & above
✨️ Partnered with the church to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical.
🕐 ARRIVE 20 MINUTES PRIOR
60 Min Concert (Please Arrive 20mins Before The Concert Starts)
🪑 SEATING
Seating Is First Come First Serve To Your Allocated Zones (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
🌍 WHERE DO PROFITS GO?
A percentage of our profits will be donated to a different charity each month!
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(Book via the event link)
▪️Platinum Ticket - Front Row Seat
£45.00 + £4.50 Booking Fee Sold out
▪️Gold Seating - £30.00 + £3.00 Booking Fee
▪️Silver Seating - £25.00+ £2.50 Booking Fee
▪️AGE: 8+ This event is for eight year olds & above
✨️ Partnered with the church to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical.
🕐 ARRIVE 20 MINUTES PRIOR
60 Min Concert (Please Arrive 20mins Before The Concert Starts)
🪑 SEATING
Seating Is First Come First Serve To Your Allocated Zones (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
🌍 WHERE DO PROFITS GO?
A percentage of our profits will be donated to a different charity each month!
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(Book via the event link)
▪️Platinum Ticket - Front Row Seat
£45.00 + £4.50 Booking Fee Sold out
▪️Gold Seating - £30.00 + £3.00 Booking Fee
▪️Silver Seating - £25.00+ £2.50 Booking Fee
📚 Book & Puzzle Sale at Emmaus Village in Carlton
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
📚 We are getting ready for our 1st sale inside our chapel at Emmaus Village for 2025…The sale will take place this weekend Saturday and Sunday inside the chapel 10am - 3pm.
WHATS ON OFFER?
📚 Fiction Books 2 for £1 or 5 for £2
🧩 Puzzles and Games 2 for £1 or 5 for £2
📙 A section of vintage books individually priced
🛍 SECOND HAND SHOPS
I couldn't believe how big the second hand shops were and loved the quirky artwork on the walls. I'm assuming the people who work here have designed the great displays.
You will find so many things at a low lost as most of the items are second hand or donated.
🍵 FEELING HUNGRY, CHECK OUT THE CAFE
💯 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE REVIEW
BISTRO CAFE
What can I say the food exceeded our spectations. The homemade soup of the day I had was potato & leek which came with a warm small baguette and butter sachets, this tasted so lovely & it was so filling the price was an amazing at only for homemade soup £5 ! My grandaughter even asked for more!
(Shown in the pictures)
🍳BREAKFAST
My husband had the breakfast costing £9
which included a proper sausage not those cheap ones you may get.
🍄HALLUMI & FIELD MUSHROOM BURGER
Because the food was so lovely we decided to share the Hallumi, Field Mushroom Burger which was also so lovely at the price of £4.50...add a bit of mayo and this was amazing!
🍨MILKSHAKES
We opted for the Strawberry & Chocolate Milkshakes that are made from real dairy icecream from a local Dairy Farm. The milkshakes had sauce in them topped off with squirty cream. Definitely another winner and a great price at £3.80! The chocolate one got the heads up from my grandaughter!
🐶 FOR DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the Bistro on a lead but must be kept off of chairs & tables.
If you have your furry friends with you you can sit at any table numbers between 1-7.
You can buy homemade dog biscuits at only £1 and will find a water bowl outside by the benches if they get a little thirsty.
♿ ACCESSABLE
They also have wheelchairs available at the enterance to the Bistro Cafe
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 01234 720826
📧office@emmausvc.org
WHATS ON OFFER?
📚 Fiction Books 2 for £1 or 5 for £2
🧩 Puzzles and Games 2 for £1 or 5 for £2
📙 A section of vintage books individually priced
🛍 SECOND HAND SHOPS
I couldn't believe how big the second hand shops were and loved the quirky artwork on the walls. I'm assuming the people who work here have designed the great displays.
You will find so many things at a low lost as most of the items are second hand or donated.
🍵 FEELING HUNGRY, CHECK OUT THE CAFE
💯 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE REVIEW
BISTRO CAFE
What can I say the food exceeded our spectations. The homemade soup of the day I had was potato & leek which came with a warm small baguette and butter sachets, this tasted so lovely & it was so filling the price was an amazing at only for homemade soup £5 ! My grandaughter even asked for more!
(Shown in the pictures)
🍳BREAKFAST
My husband had the breakfast costing £9
which included a proper sausage not those cheap ones you may get.
🍄HALLUMI & FIELD MUSHROOM BURGER
Because the food was so lovely we decided to share the Hallumi, Field Mushroom Burger which was also so lovely at the price of £4.50...add a bit of mayo and this was amazing!
🍨MILKSHAKES
We opted for the Strawberry & Chocolate Milkshakes that are made from real dairy icecream from a local Dairy Farm. The milkshakes had sauce in them topped off with squirty cream. Definitely another winner and a great price at £3.80! The chocolate one got the heads up from my grandaughter!
🐶 FOR DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the Bistro on a lead but must be kept off of chairs & tables.
If you have your furry friends with you you can sit at any table numbers between 1-7.
You can buy homemade dog biscuits at only £1 and will find a water bowl outside by the benches if they get a little thirsty.
♿ ACCESSABLE
They also have wheelchairs available at the enterance to the Bistro Cafe
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 01234 720826
📧office@emmausvc.org
🎤 GET READY Bedford - 60s/70s Motown, Soul & Disco Night at Esquires, Bedford
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £8.34
🎤 GET READY featuring the BIGGEST hits of 60s/70s Motown Soul and Disco! The biggest floorfillers of the era including:
⭐️The Jacksons,
⭐️Al Wilson,
⭐️Stevie Wonder,
⭐️The Four Tops,
⭐️Rick James,
⭐️Chic, Sister Sledge,
⭐️The Temptations,
⭐️James Brown,
⭐️Diana Ross,
⭐️The Supremes,
⭐️The Marvelettes,
⭐️Martha Reeves and the Vandellas,
⭐️Ray Charles and more…
🎟 TICKET PRICES: £8.34
You can book via the event link.
⭐️The Jacksons,
⭐️Al Wilson,
⭐️Stevie Wonder,
⭐️The Four Tops,
⭐️Rick James,
⭐️Chic, Sister Sledge,
⭐️The Temptations,
⭐️James Brown,
⭐️Diana Ross,
⭐️The Supremes,
⭐️The Marvelettes,
⭐️Martha Reeves and the Vandellas,
⭐️Ray Charles and more…
🎟 TICKET PRICES: £8.34
You can book via the event link.
