🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
10 other events on this day
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Thursday 22 May 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.
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Thursday 22 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ 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.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
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
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.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
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
☕️ FREE MICKEY'S CAFE - The Transfiguration Church in Kempston
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
☕️ MICKEY'S CAFE
Free Mickey's Cafe at The Church of the Transfiguration in Kempston, Bedfordshire is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat. It is a safe and welcoming space where people from all walks of life can come together and enjoy each other's company.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Every Tuesday & Thursday
▪️12pm - 2pm
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Every Tuesday & Thursday
▪️12pm - 2pm
💖 DETAILS:
Located in the heart of the Kempston community, Mickey’s Cafe offers not only delicious food and drinks, but also a sense of community and belonging.
💖 DETAILS:
Located in the heart of the Kempston community, Mickey’s Cafe offers not only delicious food and drinks, but also a sense of community and belonging.
The cafe is run by volunteers from the church, who are dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
At Mickey's Cafe, you'll find a diverse range of people - from regulars who have been coming for years, to newcomers looking to make new friends.
No matter who you are or where you're from, you'll be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome.
🏍 Bike Meet at The Lowndes Arms in Whaddon
Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 17:30
🏍 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
👋 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
🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way in Flitwick (Children aged upto 12 years)
Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
⭐A fun group for children with SEND and their Parents and Carers. Explore our wonderful Children’s Centre in Flitwick while spending time with other parents/carers and young children who have additional needs.
▪️WHEN? NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
Weekly on Thursday's.
▪️AGES:
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
▪️WHEN? NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
Weekly on Thursday's.
▪️AGES:
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🥊FREE BOX RELEASE FOR AGES 12-19 IN LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Thursday 22 May 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 - Limited
Call 01525 373838 to reserve your spot.
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Thursday 22 May 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.
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre in Bedford
Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 19:30
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre.
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🩰 The Royal Ballet Live: Ballet to Broadway at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 19:15
🩰This performance will be broadcast live from Covent Garden to our Big Screen. Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
▪️DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm
▪️SHOW STARTS: 7:15pm
▪️DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm
▪️SHOW STARTS: 7:15pm
✨️ FOOL’S PARADISE
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.
✨️ THE TWO OF US
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.
✨️ US (DUET)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.
✨️ AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards.The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
🎟 TICKETS (Book via the event link)
▪️Stalls: £16.00 (+ £1.25 fees)
For wheelchair and companion tickets, please contact the box office on 0300 300 8125.
▪️Concession: £14.00 (+ £1.25 fees)
Concession rates apply to senior citizens (over 60) registered unemployed and 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: £14.00 (+ £1.25 fees)
Please note that most live screenings are rated 12A and some can be rated higher due to sensitive content. Please check before purchasing.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Call our Box Office on:
☎️ 0300 300 8125
Monday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm
(excluding bank holidays)
