Sunday 04 May (32)

🎸 ACOUSTOPAEA at The Castle Pub, Bedford


Time: 16:00 - 22:45

🎸 Join us for this FREE event at The Castle Pub in Bedford for live music on Sunday 4th May 2025. We are delighted to get this opportunity to play at this lovely old Pub in Bedford.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT

Enjoy an evening of classics done Acoustopaea style! May the 4th be with you! ;-). It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save your seat book a table for 4 people for £10 from 6.30pm.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 353295

🌸 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair - MAY 2025


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🌸 Celebrate the early May bank holiday at are Bromham Mill. Dive into a delightful day of local creativity, featuring handmade crafts and gourmet treats.

🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse stalls bursting with unique finds and enjoy the festive atmosphere as we kick off spring in style. Bring along your friends and family for a day of shopping, sampling and community cheer.

Let's make this bank holiday one to remember.

ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
All stall holder enquiries must contact us directly. Please assume any comments that aren’t from us directly are spam.
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/?page_id=103914

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.

▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM

🔹️£1 before 9am 
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE

▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!

🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
Look forward to seeing you all Sunday and fingers crossed for nice weather.🚗🤞

🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🛍 Join us at Bromham Mill to discover a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, from unique jewellery to artisanal foods, all made by local talents. Enjoy delicious treats, and the great community feel that makes Bromham Mill so special.

❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.

☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October 
▪️Sunday 2nd November 
▪️Sunday 7th December 

🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🚗 Linslade car boot sale opens every Sunday.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .

🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3

ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not

🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed

✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072

⛪️ De Grey Mausoleum Open Day - Flitton, Free entry


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704.The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.

📍WHERE WILL I FIND THE MAUSOLEUM & OTHER INFO?
The mausoleum is attached to Flitton Church, St John the Baptist, Bedfordshire and is accessed via its nave. The Mausoleum is not dog friendly and there maybe some uneven surfaces not suitable for wheelchairs.

🎧 Audio tour: There is an audio tour for the mausoleum and we advise that it is downloaded prior to your visit as the mobile network signal strength in the mausoleum and the church is rather variable - click here for information about the tour and to download it.

🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.

ℹ️ Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
🍻 You will find The White Hart on the corner of Brook Lane serving great food from 12pm - 3pm on Sunday's. The pub is also dog friendly.
https://thewhitehartflitton.co.uk/

🚶‍♂️If you carry on walking down the bottom of Brook Lane you will find a lovely walk 'Flit Valley'. There is a Jack Crawley Memorable barn where you will find some history posters and information. This is great for a walk to extend your day. Our Whatsup Bedfordshire blog on Facebook can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19eaos81Pf/

📅 2025 DATES:
The mausoleum is open from 2pm to 4pm on the following dates in 2025:

▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June - special opening from 12 noon for Flitton's annual potato race
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Sunday 7th September

🚘 Automotive Lifestyle Cars & Coffee 2025 - Barton-le-Clay


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🚘 Automotive Lifestyle Cars & Coffee FREE! event 2025; Join us at The Olde Water Mill, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire for a Sunday filled with Automotive machines, delicious coffee, food and awesome vibes.

🤩 DETAILS:

Whether you're a car enthusiast, a coffee lover, or just looking for a fun time, this event is for you. Come and check out some awesome cars, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, and grab a coffee or a bite to eat.

Don't miss out on this epic gathering of automotive and caffeine enthusiasts - mark your calendars for 2025, as we have a few dates booked.

🚗 WHAT CARS?
Classic / Modified / Performance cars welcome (FREE EVENT)

🎟️  REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE (SOLD OUT)
All Show vehicles will need to register to gain access to the event - register your vehicle with a FREE ticket here- and we shall see you at the event. Display Vehicles that are not registered prior to the event will be at risk of not entering the event due to limited space.

ℹ️ Important Information:
Rules to make sure event runs smoothly:
🚫 No engine pops and bangs
🚫 No loud music
🚗 Drive responsibly in the local area
⏩ On-site speed limit: 5mph
🚶 Respect marked areas and keep the venue clean
👮‍♂️ Respect marshals and the site.

😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.

☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/

💿 Bring Your Own Vinyl in The Garden at The Hare, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00 - 18:00

🎶 Come and Join both The Casual Turntable & Peppermintstore Records for Bring Your Own Vinyl in The Garden at The Hare. Find a table and put your name down on the clipboard for a 30 minute time slot to play what you like.

All and any genre's welcomed.

🍻 NO VINYL?
Not got any Vinyl? sit back with a drink and enjoy the music in the sun.
We’ll have a couple of boxes of records for sale as well.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01525 810 301

🚂 East Midlands Steam And Country Show 2025 - Rushden


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🚂 As we continue to Grow the East Midlands Steam and Country Show, this year’s event will be bigger and better.

🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 3rd May 2025: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 4th May 2025: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 5th May 2025: 10am - 4pm

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is an amazing family day out for all.  From the steam Engines to classic cars, bouncy castles to the wall of death, a traditional hog roast to Chinese stir fry. We try to have something for everyone. Come along and take a look.

🌧 PLEASE NOTE:
All exhibits, rides and attractions are subject to service and weather conditions.

⛺️ CAMPING
Public camping will be available for £25 per night based on 2 adults & 2 children. Availability from Friday 2nd May - Monday 5th May 2025.
You can find out more via the event link.

🅿️ PARKING
Free parking with limited blue badge holders parking. Just show your blue badge to the team and they will direct you.

🎟 PAY ON THE GATE TICKETS, CASH OR CARD:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £5
▪️Child 5 - 13: £6
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £25

🚣‍♂️ Pedalo hire in Luton 2025


Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🚣‍♂️ Wardown Leisure Boating provides a great day out for the whole family in Luton. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, with the overhanging willow trees, the island for waterfowl, and the beautifully restored suspension pedestrian bridge, among the many wonderful things to see.

🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING

📍LOCATION
We are located in Wardown Park at the boat house opposite the cafe and the children's play area on Wardown Lake.

🕚 OPENING TIMES
Opening hours are from 11am to 6pm every weekend and school holiday, weather permitting!

🎟 COST
▪️£4 - for each adult
▪️£2 - for a child under 16
▪️£10 - Family of four (2 adults & 2 children)
(Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted)
 
The above prices are for a 30 minute boat hire. You are welcome to hire for longer if you prefer. Our pedalo hire is the perfect option for a family looking for things to do in Luton.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are not permitted

CARERS
If you are caring for someone with a disability, we offer a discount. Contact us directly for details.

🎟 BOOKING
Book your pedalo hire here by calling:
☎️ Phone: 07432 204922,
📧 Email: wardownleisureboating@gmail.com

🅿️ PARKING
There is ample free parking at Wardown Park, making it one of the most cost-effective.

🏛 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Wardown Park Museum if FREE to visit and is located near to the carpark.
Opening times:
▪️Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
https://www.culturetrust.com/venues/wardown-house-museum-gallery
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🎥 FREE Outdoor Cinema in Luton - May 2025


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🎬✨ FREE May Bank Holiday Outdoor Cinema  in Luton– You're Invited! Looking for a fun FREE family day out this Early May Bank Holiday? Come along for a magical movie experience!

📍 WHERE? Hat Gardens, Bute Street
📅 WHEN? Sunday 4 May 2025

🍿 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic and enjoy the big screen (and some comfy bean bags and deck chairs—while they last, so come early!)

📽 MOVIE SCHEDULE:
▪️10am – Moana 2 (U, 2024)
▪️12pm – Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024)
▪️ 2pm – Wonka (PG, 2023)

🌞 A perfect day out for the whole family—organised by Luton Council. Don’t forget your snacks and sun hats! 

🎤 FREE ENTRY - The Corsairs at The Crooked Crowbar, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 15:00

🎤 It's a bank holiday, so we will be celebrating having an extra day to recover at The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard!!!

🌮 EVENT DETAILS
Free entry from 3pm we will have Mexican street food and awesome, high octane, live, double bass surfing, rock n roll mayhem from The Corsairs.

▪️AGES: 18+ 

🎪 Circus Wonderland in Luton - May 2025


🎪 Circus Wonderland is coming to Stockwood Park in Luton this May 2025.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Performing under the roof of Circus wonderland big top, girls flying high, Circus Wonderlands dare devil juggler Whizzing around on his extreme motorbike, Never before seen at Circus Wonderland the sensational wheel of death. come and see for yourself, you will not believe your eyes. 

🗓 2025 DATES:
Thursday 1st May: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday 2nd May: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 3rd May: 2:00pm & 5:00pm
Sunday 4th May: 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Monday 5th May: 1:00pm

You will be in for the time of your life so sit back relax and enjoy the show!

🎟 THE  CHEAPEST TICKETS ARE ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY WHICH COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child: £9.50
▪️Under 2: Free on lap
(95p per person booking fee)

*Please check online for other day priced tickets via the event link.

💥£5 DISCOUNT VOUCHER
Look for discount vouchers in the shops where you see our poster displayed, or download and print off the voucher. You can click on the big voucher image via the event link
You need only one voucher to receive the discount for your whole party.
Discount vouchers are not valid with the mid-week super saver offer.

🤸‍♂️ Stevenage Inflatable Fun Days - May 2025


Price: £10.00

🙋‍♀️ Inflatable Fun Days will be seeing you in May 2025 at Stevenage Rugby Club!

▪️AGE:
Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables - strictly no adults.

🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May 2025

🕥 SESSION TIMES:
▪️10:30am until 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm until 5:00pm

🎟 PAY ON THE GATE ONLY! NO PRE-BOOKING
£10 per child, please bring cash where possible to speed up your entry time and to avoid signal issues.  Accompanying adults are free of charge!

🚘 EXTRA CHARGES
Trampolines and Bumper Carz are an additional charge.

🐶 NO DOGS
Strictly NO dogs allowed

🍦REFRESHMENTS
Hot & Cold refreshments available

🅿️ FREE Car parking 

🔎 Free entry: Lost & Found - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔎 Discover the past by meeting the finders who uncover the treasured objects from a forgotten time at St Albans Museum & Gallery.
Free entry, no need to book.

🗓 DATES:
▪️
21st March - 4th May 2025
▪️10am - 4pm (Open every day)

ℹ️ DETAILS:

Find out what motivates metal detectorists to get involved in the hobby, be involved in local archaeology, and see some of their favourite finds.

You’ll also be able to find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme, explore treasure cases, and meet the people who make it all possible.

🅿️ FIND PARKING
https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/car-parks-and-street-pay-and-display

🎠Redbourn Common Funfair 2025

Sunday 04 May 2025

🎠 Greens Family Funfair is coming to Redbourn this April & May 2025!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th April: 5pm - Late 
▪️Saturday 26th April: 1pm - Late
▪️Sunday 27th April: 1pm - Late
▪️Friday 2nd May: 5pm - Late
▪️Saturday 3rd May: 1pm - Late
▪️Sunday 4th May: 1pm - Late
▪️Monday 5th May: 1pm -7pm

🦖 SPECIAL EVENT - DINO INVASION
Meet the dinosaurs in a "totally roarsome" experience! On Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Monday (1 PM - 7 PM at intervals) 

ENTRY & TOKENS
⭐️ Free entry for all!
⭐️ Tokens: £1 each, available at the entrance. 
⭐️ Mega Deal: Buy 20 tokens and get 5 extra tokens for free. 

💳 Payments Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other major cards.

🤸‍♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford


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

⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston


Price: £6.00

⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!

Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!

👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z

⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?

⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.

⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!

🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.

🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.

🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!

💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford


💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.

🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link

🎟 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

ℹ️ ENQUIRES 
☎️ 01234 272100

🐶 Thurleigh Dog Show 2025


Time: 09:00

🐾 Thurleigh Dog Show 2025 at Thurleigh Sports and Social Club, Playing Field. 

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

🍦 Desserts by: Mr Ice Cream Man 
🔥 BBQ by: ADHD Hospitality 
🎡 Funfair by: K.J Fun Days 

EVENT SCHEDULE
🐶 Morning starting at 10am:
Showing classes
 
1. Best Puppy (6-12 months)
2. Best Bitch
3. Best Dog
4. Best Crossbreed
5. Best Working Breed
6. Best Rescue
7. Best Veteran
Championship:Winner from each class competes.

🐶 Afternoon from 12pm:
Fun classes 
8. Handsomest Dog
9. Prettiest Bitch
10. Waggiest Tail
11. Best Junior Handler (ages 14 and under)
12. Dog Most Like Its Owner
13. Best Pair
14. Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home

✍️ COST/REGISTRATION AT 9AM
(CASH ONLY ON THE DAY)

🎟 Showing Classes: £4 per class 
🎟 Fun Classes: £2 per class 

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: thurleighclub@gmail.com  
📱 Facebook:Thurleigh Club
(https://www.facebook.com/ThurleighClub)