🤩 Who doesn't love the 1960's era?
The fun-packed all singing and dancing Shout Out to the 60s show is coming to Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7.30.

💃 EVENT DETAILS
Get Ready to step back into the fabulous music of the 1960s with this toe-tapping, twisting, head-shaking’ celebration of the decade's greatest idols, This show honours the Artistes who made the music of the era unforgettable, from Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Aretha Franklin, to the Shirelles, The Supremes, Tina Turner, and many more.

🎶 Featuring over thirty beloved hits, the performance takes audiences on an unforgettable journey with timeless songs like River Deep Mountain High, Son of a Preacher Man, Shout, Be My Baby, Walking Back to Happiness, You're My World and The Locomotion

You'll be dancing in your seat and singing along to every beat.

🤩 Starring the powerhouse voices and harmonies of former West End singer Sandy Smith and Sophie Mairi, this show is already a hit with audiences across the country, bringing the magic of the 60s to life once again.

ℹ️ BOOKING
Wheelchair users please phone the box office. Tickets are available online via the event link or ☎️ Phone Box Office: 0300 300 8125

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Stalls: £16.50 (+ £1.25 fees)
For wheelchair and companion tickets, please contact the box office on 0300 300 8125.
▪️Concessions: £15.00 (+ £1.25 fees)
Concession rates apply to anyone over 60 years, registered unemployed or students in full time education. If you are unable to click on the menu for concession prices, please update or try another browser, or call the box office on 0300 300 8125.
▪️U16: £15.00 (+ £1.25 fees)

🌳 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.

🤩 EAT Feast at Barton Football Ground promises to be an extraordinary celebration of food and community spirit, bringing together food enthusiasts from near and far to revel in the joy of sharing a meal in a beautiful outdoor setting.

👀 A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE at Roxton Garden Centre! A maze that is free to go too, kids & adults will love it...... if you can find it that is!

🤔SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you 'Roxton Maze'.

The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on. At the moment it is being trimmed back due to some hanging branches, we had to duck and dive a few times but it added to all the fun we had.

♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough to venture through and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion. It can get muddy too.

🔓WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open. The details are below.
Please beware they may close the maze at anytime due to maintenance, so it maybe a good idea to contact them before planning your trip to avoid disappointment.

🌺 THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys. Definitely worth a look!

☕️ THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help. They do a great carvery on a Sunday, you may need to book for this as it can get quite busy serving between 11:30 - 3:30pm.

🗓 ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE & MAZE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
▪️Sunday: 10.30 - 4.30

☎️ Phone: 01480 212701
📧 Email: roxton@britishgardencentres.com

🐣 Join us for an adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Sat 5 - Sun 27 April 2025

🎟 EASTER ADVENTURE COST PRICE: £2
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?

🎟 WREST PARK ENTRY PRICES WITHOUT DONATION WITH DONATIONS OBVIOUSLY COST MORE (When booking online the donations will automatically be added but you can change this to admissions only)
*Book early and save 15%.

▪️Adult: £13.10 - £15.00
▪️Concession: £11.80 - £13.10
▪️Child: £8.10 - £9.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family 2 adults upto 3 children: £34.30 - £39.00
▪️Family 1 adult upto 3 children: £21.20 -£22.00
▪️Members/English Heritage: Free

🐵 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/

❗️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.

🦆Join us at Stanwick Lakes this Easter school holidays 2025 for a week of family-friendly activities and adventures! From a nature trail, to crafts and ranger-led sessions, there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy amidst the picturesque scenery of the lakes.

🛝 Play Areas & Adventure Trails
The playground and play tower await you this Easter, alongside water play for little ones, and lots of sand, plus the assault course is only a short walk away. Our food and drink outlets are  ready to keep you refreshed and our café menu will ensure you’re satisfied! Explore more – along our adventure trail – with climbing rocks, rope bridge and zip line.

✅️ NO NEED TO BOOK!
Drop-in activities in the Visitor Centre all Easter:
We have three egg-citing, self-led activities for to to choose from this Easter school holidays. Available everyday during Visitor Centre opening hours, just ask a member of the team to get you set up!

🐰 Easter Crafts - From £1
No need to book! Purchase your materials at the Welcome Desk and get creative!

🎨 Pottery Painting- £9 - £20
We’ve added some egg-citing new piece to our pottery range for Easter – egg cups, decorative eggs, trinket pots and money boxes.

🔎 Easter Trail - £3.50
The DetEGGtive Nature Trail
No booking necessary
Collect your trail pack from the Vistor Centre during opening hours.
The Funny Bunnies have been up to their old tricks. This time they have hidden all our Easter eggs! Can you come and put on your DetEGGtive hat to help us find them? Enjoy jokes, games and learn about our EGGcellent wildlife along the way. Don’t forget to colelct your prize from the Visitor Centre! Our trail can be collected from the Visitor Centre. Suitable for all ages, allow around 45 minutes to 1 hour for the experience. For the best experience, we recommend starting between 9:30am and 4pm.

🗓 SPECIFIC DATED ACTIVITIES, BOOKING REQUIRED........
 

🪲 POND DIPPING - £3.50
🗓 book 8th april
🗓 book 15th april
▪️AGES: 3+
▪️TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Using nets and trays from our pond-dipping platform and guided by one of our ranger team, you’ll first discuss the creatures you are likely to find, why they are key to the environment, and the importance of handling them carefully. Then you’ll  be given pond dipping kits and take it in turns to dip. Identification keys are available and and a ranger will be on hand to share knowledge hear about  your discoveries!

Sessions last approx. 30 minutes and a responsible adult must be present throughout. Meet at the Ranger Cabin 5 mins before and your chosen, ticketed start time.


DEN BUILDING - £6.00
🗓 Book 10th april
🗓 Book 17th april
▪️AGES: 3+
▪️TIME: 10:00A M - 12:00 PM

A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and discuss the min main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation. You’ll then be set a challenge to build your den! One of our Ranger team will be on hand to visit your shelter and hear about your chosen den-building techniques and vision.

Sessions last approx. 60 minutes and a responsible adult must be present throughout. Meet at the Ranger Cabin 5 mins before and your chosen, ticketed start time.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.

🏍 Our weekly bike night returns is on Thursday's from 5.30pm, everybody is welcome at The Lowndes Arms in Whaddon!

👋 EVERYONE WELCOME....
Are you a bike enthusiast? Bring your bike along if not still pop along and take a look at everyone’s bikes.

😋 FEELING HUNGRY?
We do some great food too!

☎️ Contact number: 01908 990334