Tuesday 21 April (1)
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Wednesday 22 April (2)
👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
☎️ 01234 589563
💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
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Thursday 23 April (5)
🌱 Forage and Feast (April 2026) - Meppershall
Time: 17:30 - 22:30
▪️AGES: 18+
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us and delve into foraging and herbal wisdom, empowering your health through nature’s best offerings and shared experiences at Polehanger Barn in Meppershall on Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Together we’ll gather nature’s treasures and enjoy a delicious meal crafted from what we’ve found.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Connect deeply with nature’s healing plants
▪️Learn practical herbal remedies for family wellness
▪️Experience a communal meal celebrating wild flavours
▪️Cultivate knowledge that nurtures body and soul
🫶 Inspiring Journeys and Embracing Wild Ingredients:
The gathering on April 23rd is open to anyone who is drawn to the idea of sharing a wholesome, nourishing experience with others. It’s not just about enjoying delicious food in an inviting, atmospheric setting—it’s about creating a sense of connection in a world where genuine community can feel harder and harder to find.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel increasingly isolated due to the demands of work, family responsibilities, social media distractions, and even the rising cost of socialising. This event offers a welcoming space for people who value meaningful conversations, shared laughter, and the exchange of ideas about health and wellbeing.
Read more here.
🎟 TICKET COST: £65 PP
You will receive a booking form along with the ticket for information on Dietary requirements and Menu choices. You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: jody.nason@googlemail.com
☎️ Phone: 07967 202 130
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p
🐕🦺 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.
🎲 Board Games Library - Houghton Regis
Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Price: £1.00
▪️AGES: Children, teens & adults
🗓 APRIL 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 23rd April: 6pm - 9pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 6pm - 9pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The More Than Board Games Library allows members to borrow Board Games, Card Games, RPG Resources and Tabletop Accessories. With access to over 200 Tabletop Gaming items, there is something for everyone!
Our friendly team is on hand to help pick out new items for people to enjoy each library open day.
WHY CHOOSE US?
✅️ Access to 200+ Tabletop Gaming items,
✅️ Friendly assistance into board gaming,
✅️ Role Playing Games & more...
✅️ Save money by trying games instead of buying,
✅️ Loan games for family gatherings, celebrations and holidays,
✅️ Try something new with your regular board game group.
✅️ Help support a growing not-for-profit!
🪙 COST
£1 per game per week!
Free to sign up, no cancellation fees.
ℹ️ MEMEBER INFORMATION
If you aren't a member yet, but curious about how it all works and what games we have, why not come along to check out the Library in person.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@morethanboardgames.co.uk
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 11:20 Price: £3.00
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️Thursday's
▪️ 9:30am - 10:20am & 10:30am - 11:20am
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 IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday.
🌧 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.
🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600
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🚗 Blunham Classics Car Meet 2026
Time: 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 23rd April
▪️Thursday 28th May
▪️Thursday 25th June
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Thursday 27th August
▪️Thursday 24th September
WHAT TO KNOW
🚗 Pre 2000 show cars only
🍔 Great food
🍻 Bar serving all evening
There’s plenty of room for everyone — whether you’re showing, spectating, or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Hosted by: Sunray
The team will be there to greet you all, question is will you be there???
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787126230
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Friday 24 April (5)
🤵 Milton Keynes Jobs Fair April 2026 - Kents Hill Park Conference Centre
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Discover a wide range of employers all under one roof, with vacancies and opportunities available across multiple sectors. It’s a great chance to speak directly with recruiters, learn more about available roles, and find out what companies are really looking for.
🚀 TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Whether you’re just starting your career, searching for a fresh challenge, or returning to work, this free event offers the perfect opportunity to make valuable face-to-face connections, ask questions, and leave a lasting impression.
📍 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Friday 24th April 2026
▪️10am - 1pm
▪️Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Dr, MK7 6BZ, Milton Keynes
🎟 FREE TO ATTEND
Admission is free, but attendees can book tickets in advance using the link below.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that attendees must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for roles promoted at this event.
🌐 Website: www.thejobfairs.co.uk
The Polaroidz playing - The Horn, St Albans
Time: 22:00
If you love the darker, cooler side of the 80s, this is a night worth heading out for. Expect a brilliant live set packed with alternative anthems and nostalgic sounds from one of music’s most unforgettable decades.
🕺 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Live music from The Polaroidz
▪️ Alternative 1980s classics and crowd-pleasers
▪️ A fun late-night atmosphere at one of St Albans’ best-loved live music venues
▪️ Free entry
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🎸 Whether you’re reliving your favourite era or just discovering the magic of alternative 80s music, The Polaroidz promise a great night out in St Albans.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01727 853143
✨️ Bedfordshire Wildflowers and Witchcraft Guided Walk 2026 - Ampthill Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
▪️AGE: Adults only, attendees must be aged 18+
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 24th April:
🕙 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Saturday 6th June
🕙 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 24th June
🕔 5pm - 7pm
✨ ABOUT THIS WALK
This enchanting guided walk in Ampthill weaves together natural history, folklore and mythology, revealing the hidden stories rooted in the wildflowers beneath your feet.
As you wander through hedgerows, meadows and woodland edges, you’ll discover the wildflowers that have shaped centuries of belief and practice. Learn how familiar blooms were once linked to healing, protection, divination and ritual, and uncover their place in witchcraft, mythology and rural folklore.
✨️ Flowers said to ward off evil
✨️ Plants connected with love spells and seasonal rites
✨️ Wild blooms tied to fairies, offerings and old countryside traditions
Grounded in landscape and storytelling, this gentle and immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into how people once understood the natural world - and how those echoes still remain today. No prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to see the countryside through an enchanted lens.
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ This is an education/entertainment walk, not a foraging course
▪️ Edibility will not be a focus
▪️ Terrain varies and may include grassland, waterside and woodland paths
▪️ Dogs are not permitted
🎟 TICKETS COST: £25 Per Person
🅿️ PARKING
Free & Roadside Parking
🏴 St Georges Day Celebrations 2026 - The Old Farm Inn, Tottenhoe
Time: 19:00
Gather with friends, family, and fellow food lovers for a lovely community celebration of English heritage, classic recipes, and proper comfort cooking. If you enjoy the simple pleasure of good food shared in great company, this promises to be a special evening in a cosy village pub setting.
🍽️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a welcoming atmosphere and a menu inspired by traditional English favourites, all lovingly prepared and served with that homely touch. It’s a chance to slow down, tuck into a delicious meal, and celebrate St George’s Day in true classic style.
A lovely way to celebrate St George’s Day in Bedfordshire with comforting food, community spirit, and a traditional English pub atmosphere.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening out with loved ones or just fancy marking the occasion with some proper home-cooked food, The Old Farm Inn is the perfect spot to do just that.
🎟️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Entry is free, but a deposit and pre-order are required for this event. Please call to reserve your table in advance.
📞 CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674053
💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
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Saturday 25 April (7)
🎉 Hatters Fest! End Of Season party April 2026 - The George ll, Luton
Time: 10:00 - 02:00
This year we are going even bigger and better!! ….Our end of football season party’s have became our yearly tradition at George II and we are excited to tell you what’s happening!
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Open at 10.00am serving food & Drinks
▪️New Outdoor Bar in our Beer Garden
▪️Music by Dj Cambeatz 12.00pm-2.00pm
▪️Complimentary BBQ 5.00pm-7.00pm
🎤 THE MAIN EVENT
Live Music by OASESS Tribute Band from 7.00pm
Get your bucket hat & your parka ready! 😆
🔮 An Evening of Psychic Readings - Eyeworth Village Hall
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
▪️AGE: 18 years upwards
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the mystical and experience a night of insight, guidance, and connection.
Join The Psychic Elite for an unforgettable evening where our team of gifted psychic mediums will share personal readings and heartfelt messages from Spirit. Whether you seek clarity, comfort, or a magical night out, this event is not to be missed.
Your Evening Includes:
🌟 Personal psychic and mediumistic readings
🌟 A warm and welcoming atmosphere for all
🌟 Refreshments will be on sale along with a raffle & stalls.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Booking is Essential – Spaces are Limited.
£35/30 minute reading.
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
☎️ Phone Abi on: 07739 019166
📧 Email: eyeworthvh@yahoo.com
💫 Come with an open heart and leave with messages of love, guidance, and inspiration from the other side.
💖 CHARITY
In aid of Eyeworth Village Hall- charity #300030
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️Weather permitting
▪️AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.
💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.
🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30
🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.
☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🚜 Saffron Walden Crank Up 2026 - Debden Airfield, Saffron Waldon
Time: 10:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25 April 2026
▪️Sunday 26 April 2026
TIMES
▪️Gates open at 10am
▪️Last entry 3.30pm
EVENT DETAILS
Vintage vehicles of all sorts, tractors, stationary engines, fairground organs and a host of bygone attractions.
There will be a vintage funfair too, trade and craft stalls, hot and cold refreshments available, as well as a beer tent.
Fun for all the family!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children 15 and Under are FREE
▪️Adults: from £8
▪️Tickets available via the event link
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07984 245616
🚶♂️AN IDEA FOR A WALK IN SAFFRON WALDON
Check out the World War 2 Trail in Saffron Waldon here.
🌳 Faery Trail 2026 - Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertfordshire
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🗓 FAERY TRAIL 2026 DATES
Every weekend from 14th March – 26th April(Excluding 18th/19th April).
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
We invite your little explorers to wander through the budding ancient trees, solve enchanted riddles, and discover tiny, intricate homes hidden among the spring blossoms.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Ready to make a spring wish? Book your adventure now via the event link.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: Free
🎉 The Heart of Marston Family Fun Day April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
ACTIVITIES
🔫 Crazy golf, nerf shooting, coconut shy and penalty shoot out thanks to Pete's Activities.
🤸♂️ Bungee trampoline and hook-a-duck thanks to Albert & Sherry Smith
🎠 Mini waltzer thanks to Maitiu Geo Green
🤼♂️ Inflatables from Sundorne Bouncy Castles including a sumo wrestling ring
WHAT ELSE?
✨️Animal Encounters
✨️Magic show
✨️Tappy Toes Bedford
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Laura's Grill; kokoras street food Marston; Elena Mardell at Candy Clouds; Really Awesome Coffee - Milton Keynes; Tapped Mobile Bars LTD; James Ford Ice Cream Van; ORCCatering (OUR MAIN SPONSORS)
🎶 MUSIC
Music provided by GJ DISCO and Laurence Cowley
🎨 FACE PAINTING & TATTOOS
Festival glitter bar by Pick Up A Party UK; Face painting by Sydney Sandever and Beth Cobb-Stark; henna stall by Jas and hair feathers with Zara
STALLS
✨️ The Heart of Marston large second-hand sale and tombola
✨️ Fantastic raffle prizes - largely thanks to dogged determination and hard work from Vicki Louise
✨️ St Mary's Church, Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington and the large Co-op are also joining us with their stall
✨️ A large variety of craft stalls where you'll be able to treat yourself or a loved one to that special gift
🙏 THANK YOU
A huge shout out to ORC Catering and to JMR Heating & Energy for helping to sponsor our event and to Marston Moreteyne Parish Council for allowing us free use of their premises for our event. We are truly grateful!