🌟 FREE Sensory Exhibition at The Higgins, Bedford
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🌟 Step into a unique, interactive sensory exhibition designed to be accessible for all! Whether you’re a baby, toddler, someone with special educational needs (SEND) or sensory processing differences, or simply curious about sensory experiences, this space is all about sharing and recording history through touch, sound, light, and movement.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES FOR THE HIGGINS, BEDFORD
▪️Thursday 3rd April: 11am - 5pm
▪️Friday 4th April: 11am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 5th April: 11am - 5pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Glowing lights & UV sensory exploration
🎶 Interactive sensory stations
🌿 Textures to touch, feel & discover
🖐 Hands-on experiences designed for all ages
🤟 Makaton signing & inclusive communication elements woven throughout
👋Drop in, explore, and immerse yourself—completely free!
👩🏫 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
It’s also a great space for professionals working in early years, SEND, social care, health, education, and the arts— a chance to experience how sensory heritage can help us understand different ways of engaging with the world and explore how lived experience can be understood and recorded with people who communicate through sensory expression rather than words.
💖 Funded by Lottery Heritage and supported by Heritage Horizons at the University of Bedfordshire. Created and curated by Collar & Cuffs Co with The Chiltern School.
💖 People with Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) are missing from our collective social history, this project is exploring and evaluating ways to change that.
2025 DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓️ 27th-29th March | Luton Central Library
🗓️ 3rd-5th April | The Higgins, Bedford
🗓️ 8th-11th April | Flitwick Library
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES FOR THE HIGGINS, BEDFORD
▪️Thursday 3rd April: 11am - 5pm
▪️Friday 4th April: 11am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 5th April: 11am - 5pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Glowing lights & UV sensory exploration
🎶 Interactive sensory stations
🌿 Textures to touch, feel & discover
🖐 Hands-on experiences designed for all ages
🤟 Makaton signing & inclusive communication elements woven throughout
👋Drop in, explore, and immerse yourself—completely free!
👩🏫 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
It’s also a great space for professionals working in early years, SEND, social care, health, education, and the arts— a chance to experience how sensory heritage can help us understand different ways of engaging with the world and explore how lived experience can be understood and recorded with people who communicate through sensory expression rather than words.
💖 Funded by Lottery Heritage and supported by Heritage Horizons at the University of Bedfordshire. Created and curated by Collar & Cuffs Co with The Chiltern School.
💖 People with Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) are missing from our collective social history, this project is exploring and evaluating ways to change that.
2025 DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓️ 27th-29th March | Luton Central Library
🗓️ 3rd-5th April | The Higgins, Bedford
🗓️ 8th-11th April | Flitwick Library
12 other events on this day
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
❗️Did you know we have loyalty cards for both our Buyers and Sellers. Grab yours at the gate!
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🎭 Stage Fright at Heathfield Community Centre in Caddington (bring your own food & drinks)
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 19:30
🕵♂️ Did a cursed ancient play kill another leading man? Or this time did it get a little help? Join the investigators and see if you can solve this murder mystery! Bring your own drinks and supper. Written and directed by CADS member Jonathan Goodson.
🗓 MULTIPLE DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 2nd April - 19:30
▪️Thursday 3rd April - 19:30
▪️Friday 4th April - 19:30
▪️Saturday 5th April - 19:30
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Bring your own food and drink and get ready to start thinking like a detective! Hot drinks and cakes will be on sale.
🎟 TICKETS COST
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️General: £10
▪️CADS Member: £9
NOTE: This is a round table event, you will choose your seating/table location upon booking.
🗓 MULTIPLE DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 2nd April - 19:30
▪️Thursday 3rd April - 19:30
▪️Friday 4th April - 19:30
▪️Saturday 5th April - 19:30
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Bring your own food and drink and get ready to start thinking like a detective! Hot drinks and cakes will be on sale.
🎟 TICKETS COST
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️General: £10
▪️CADS Member: £9
NOTE: This is a round table event, you will choose your seating/table location upon booking.
🎤 Open Mic at The Dukes in Heath and Reach
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
🎤 Come, play, sing or just enjoy FREE live music at The Dukes in Heath and Reach! Book a table or slot to guarantee a space or just turn up!
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
💘 & Juliet Live at Milton Keynes Theatre 2025
Thursday 03 April 2025
💘 The multi award-winning & Juliet The Musical. Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
📅 DATES: Mon 31 Mar - Sat 12 Apr 2025
▪️Mon - Sat: 19:30
▪️Wed and Sat: 14:30
🕐 2 hrs 30 min including 1 interval
▪️Age guidance: 8+ with some adult language. Please note that this production features flashing lights and loud noises.
💘 ABOUT:
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time’, Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’, Ariana Grande’s ‘Problem’, Backstreet Boys’ ‘Everybody’ and more — all from Max Martin, pop music’s #1 hitmaker, and his collaborators. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.
📅 DATES: Mon 31 Mar - Sat 12 Apr 2025
▪️Mon - Sat: 19:30
▪️Wed and Sat: 14:30
🕐 2 hrs 30 min including 1 interval
▪️Age guidance: 8+ with some adult language. Please note that this production features flashing lights and loud noises.
💘 ABOUT:
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time’, Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’, Ariana Grande’s ‘Problem’, Backstreet Boys’ ‘Everybody’ and more — all from Max Martin, pop music’s #1 hitmaker, and his collaborators. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.
So, grab your dates or your mates and come and spend a great night out with & Juliet. The only thing tragic would be to miss it!
🤭 Juliet is the hilariously irreverent new musical that proves when it comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo…
🎟 TICKET PRICE: Prices range from £13 to £88 depending seating location. Tickets can be purchased via the event link.
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on 0333 009 5399* Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🥊FREE BOX RELEASE FOR AGES 12-19 IN LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
🥊 Box Release - Run by TACTIC Youth Workers and a Sports Coach, this non-contact boxing program is designed for ages 12-19.
Discover the benefits:
✨️ Discipline
✨️ Self-Defence skills
✨️ Stress Relief
✨️ Confidence – building
✨️ Health & Fitness encouragement
💥 ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FREE!
✨️ Discipline
✨️ Self-Defence skills
✨️ Stress Relief
✨️ Confidence – building
✨️ Health & Fitness encouragement
💥 ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FREE!
📍WHEN & WHERE?
▪️When: Every Thursday
▪️Time: 5-6pm
▪️Where: Pages Park Pavilion, Leighton Buzzard
☎️ RESERVE A SPACE
Call 01525 373838 to reserve your spot.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Thursday 03 April 2025
TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM ( 90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
9AM - 6.30PM ( 90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 Price: £1.00
🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.
That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.
👩🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
TIME: 10.00am - 10.50am
🎟 TICKETS: £1.00pp (Book via the event link)
Please purchase one ticket per person attending including adults and children. Maximum 3 children per adult. We do not refund bookings.
That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.
👩🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
TIME: 10.00am - 10.50am
🎟 TICKETS: £1.00pp (Book via the event link)
Please purchase one ticket per person attending including adults and children. Maximum 3 children per adult. We do not refund bookings.
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Thursday 03 April 2025
🐵 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.
🎟 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/
🌳🧒 Parent & Toddler Woodland Sensory Sessions 2025 - Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard
Thursday 03 April 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌳 Wolflings Woodland Sensory evokes a multi-sensory and nature-rich learning environment that integrates sensory experiences with holistic learning practices.
▪️AGE: Wolflings Woodland Sensory is for Preschool Children ranging from 2-5 years of age.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Thursdays (term time)
▪️10.30am - 12 noon
🐦 WHAT TO EXPECT
Set in the heart of a magical woodland children will be immersed in activities like scavenging, messy mud play, creative art using a multitude of natural tools, fire building, cooking, all while being captivated by the sounds of birds and the steady waters flowing from the nearby streams.
🌱 Wonder and curiosity will guide and connect your child with nature through touch, sight, sound, smell, and even taste (perhaps sampling wild berries or herbs under supervision).
The setting provides a calm, nurturing ambiance, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy overhead, inviting the children to embrace a holistic approach to learning that stimulates their senses, fosters connection to the natural world, and nurtures their holistic development.
📍LOCATION: Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 13th March
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
▪️Thursday 1st May
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 5th June
▪️Thursday 12th June
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 10th July
🎟 PAY AS YOU GO TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK:
▪️1 Adult 1 Child: £9.50
▪️1 Adult 2 children: £15.00
▪️AGE: Wolflings Woodland Sensory is for Preschool Children ranging from 2-5 years of age.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Thursdays (term time)
▪️10.30am - 12 noon
🐦 WHAT TO EXPECT
Set in the heart of a magical woodland children will be immersed in activities like scavenging, messy mud play, creative art using a multitude of natural tools, fire building, cooking, all while being captivated by the sounds of birds and the steady waters flowing from the nearby streams.
🌱 Wonder and curiosity will guide and connect your child with nature through touch, sight, sound, smell, and even taste (perhaps sampling wild berries or herbs under supervision).
The setting provides a calm, nurturing ambiance, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy overhead, inviting the children to embrace a holistic approach to learning that stimulates their senses, fosters connection to the natural world, and nurtures their holistic development.
📍LOCATION: Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 13th March
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
▪️Thursday 1st May
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 5th June
▪️Thursday 12th June
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 10th July
🎟 PAY AS YOU GO TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK:
▪️1 Adult 1 Child: £9.50
▪️1 Adult 2 children: £15.00
☎️ Phone: 07377423546
🚶♂️Ramblers Free Well - being Walk at Dunstable Downs
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
🚶♂️Enjoy some fresh air, company and light exercise on these free, regular walks, designed to support health and wellbeing for all at Dunstable Downs with no booking required. Just turn up.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
▪️Thursday 17th April
ℹ️ABOUT:
These sessions are held in collaboration with The Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) and aims to give everyone the opportunity to experience the wellbeing benefit of nature.
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
They are experienced at a gentle pace, last 60-90 minutes and there can be plenty of pauses along the way. Please note, each session will vary, depending upon the landscape and weather on the day.
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads. Please check website for future dates.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
This event is unfortunately not accessible to those with limited mobility.
🅿️ PARKING
Dunstable Downs, off B4541 (pay and display); Whipsnade crossroads (Whipsnade Heath), junction of B4541 and B4540 Parking is £3.50 for the day. Free for National Trust Members and Blue Badge holders
📍MEETING POINT
Please meet at the Visitor Centre courtyard.
☎️ TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE
Call 07773720098 If you'd like to register your attendance, please call Jennifer on the number.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
▪️Thursday 17th April
ℹ️ABOUT:
These sessions are held in collaboration with The Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) and aims to give everyone the opportunity to experience the wellbeing benefit of nature.
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
They are experienced at a gentle pace, last 60-90 minutes and there can be plenty of pauses along the way. Please note, each session will vary, depending upon the landscape and weather on the day.
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads. Please check website for future dates.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
This event is unfortunately not accessible to those with limited mobility.
🅿️ PARKING
Dunstable Downs, off B4541 (pay and display); Whipsnade crossroads (Whipsnade Heath), junction of B4541 and B4540 Parking is £3.50 for the day. Free for National Trust Members and Blue Badge holders
📍MEETING POINT
Please meet at the Visitor Centre courtyard.
☎️ TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE
Call 07773720098 If you'd like to register your attendance, please call Jennifer on the number.
🎠 Funfair in Flitwick - April 2025
Thursday 03 April 2025
🎡Harris's Funfair is coming to the Flitwick millennium park this April 2025!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 6th April
▪️Thursday 10th April - Sunday 13th April
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 6th April
▪️Thursday 10th April - Sunday 13th April
🕔 OPENING TIMES
▪️Weekdays: From 5pm
▪️Weekends: From 2pm
💥 HAPPY HOUR
Happy Hour is the first hour of opening each day.
🎡Bring the family for a fun afternoon/evening out!
🐑 Toddler Time on the Farm (pre-booking required) - Wilstead
Thursday 03 April 2025
Price: £9.95
🐑 Its a great time to be on Herrings Green Farm, especially for children, a time to meet our spring lambs and get out into the fresh air.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 24th March
▪️Friday 28th March
▪️Monday 31st March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
🕛 SESSION TIMES:
▪️9:30
▪️11:00
▪️12:00
🦉 WHAT TO EXPECT
At the allotted times of 9.30, 11.00 or 12.00 one of our keepers will meet you and you will spend approximately 20 minutes meeting our beautiful spring lambs. Once the meet and greet session is over you are then welcome to spend some time on the farm where you can view our other animals, play on the ride on toys and playgrounds & visit the birds.
🧁 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room will be open serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Numbers are limited on each session so we advise you book early to avoid disappointment via the event link.
▪️£9.95 per child –(one adult FREE with each paying child).
▪️Additional adults are £9.00 per person.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 24th March
▪️Friday 28th March
▪️Monday 31st March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
🕛 SESSION TIMES:
▪️9:30
▪️11:00
▪️12:00
🦉 WHAT TO EXPECT
At the allotted times of 9.30, 11.00 or 12.00 one of our keepers will meet you and you will spend approximately 20 minutes meeting our beautiful spring lambs. Once the meet and greet session is over you are then welcome to spend some time on the farm where you can view our other animals, play on the ride on toys and playgrounds & visit the birds.
🧁 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room will be open serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Numbers are limited on each session so we advise you book early to avoid disappointment via the event link.
▪️£9.95 per child –(one adult FREE with each paying child).
▪️Additional adults are £9.00 per person.
