Sunday 06 July (32)
🚣♀️ Olney Riverfest 2025 at The Recreation Ground
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.
💃 Retro Sunday Special Dance Classes for All at Houghton Conquest Village Hall
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
I'll be teaching a couple of forgotten gems and dancing to your requested old favourites.
Bring a mug for tea/coffee and your own nibbles.
🎟 ENTRY FEE: £12
On door but let me the organiser know via Facebook (available via our event link).
☎️ Phone: 07967096472
🎊 Proms in the Park 2025 with Russell Watson & Lesley Garrett, Bedford
Time: 16:30
This year’s Proms show will feature the renowned London Gala Orchestra and the Bedford Choral Society, which organisers say promises an enchanting music programme filled with popular classical pieces, alongside the rousing traditional Proms favourites to close the show.
Promenaders can look forward to a stunning laser and special effects finale that will elevate the concert experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️60-piece live orchestra
✨️Food & drink stalls
✨️Laser and special effects finale
Performers
⭐️Tenor: Russell Watson
⭐️Soprano: Lesley Garrett
⭐️Conductor: Robert Emery
⭐️London Gala Orchestra
⭐️Bedford Choral Society
⭐️Rock Choir
⭐️Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Gather the whole family for a magical evening, and even treat some children, to their first concert.
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.
🍷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic chairs, blankets, food & drink and your finest Proms attire and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food concessions available.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️General Admission Standing Ticket: £50.40
▪️Child General Admission Standing: £5.60
▪️Terrace VIP ticket: £126.50
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Access: Change 'Ticket Quantity' to 1 Wheelchair ticket (Free Companion ticket must be added at the time of booking along with the paid Wheelchair ticket).
For Deaf/Hard of Hearing: - Change the Ticket Quantity to 1 Hearing Impairment, Then add the 1 Free Essential Companion Ticket (not valid without accompanied paid ticket and must be added at the time of booking).
😋 Flavour Fest 2025 - Willen Lake
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
We'll have a range of street food options, plus hot drinks and a bar available at Willen Lake Café.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
Normal car parking charges apply.
🎶 Amp Rewired 2025 - Ampthill
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🤩 ABOUT
Our vision has always been to create a relaxed, welcoming music event that brings Ampthill’s community together to celebrate the incredible talent found right here in our town and its surrounding villages.
📍WHEN & WHERE?
Join us at The Hop Field behind the White Hart in Ampthill on Sunday, 6th July 2025, for another fantastic day filled with amazing music.
🎶 WHAT MUSIC?
From acoustic folk to rock, we’ll showcase performers of all ages and backgrounds, all with strong ties to our local area. We’ve handpicked the very best for a lineup that celebrates the creativity of our community.
😋 FOOD
Bring your picnic or enjoy something delicious from our food stalls while soaking up the music on offer.
💃 SING & DANCE
Get ready to dance to exciting new music from local bands or sing your heart out to cover songs you love.
🎉 LET'S CELEBRATE!
This isn’t just an event—it’s our way of celebrating the incredible community we’re part of. Let’s come together again and make 2025 just as unforgettable. See you there!
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16 and over): £15.00 + £1.26 fee
▪️Child (Under 16): £5.00 + £0.42 fee
▪️Under 6: Free
🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2025
Time: 12:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
⛱️ Aylesbury on Sea 2025 - Free Entry
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
♿️ EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
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👀 VISUAL STORY
A visual story helps those who wish to know more about our events and what to expect. View the visual story video to assist those who could become overwhelmed by the event.
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💖 Massive thanks to Ben Mason Grab Hire for sponsoring this event.
🏰 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival 2025 - FREE ENTRY
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.
🐶 Rushmere Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2025 - The Country Park
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.
🎊 Melchbourne Feast Day & Dog Show 2025 - St John's Arms, Bedford
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Live music by The Ouse Valley Swing Band
⭐️Bar
⭐️BBQ
⭐️Tea's
⭐️Mr Pickles
⭐️Sew Crafty
⭐️Nene Valley Honey
⭐️The Cottage Biscuit Bakery
⭐️Tombola
⭐️Books
⭐️Plants
⭐️And much more!
🎟 ENTRY FEE: £2 / Under 10’s FREE!
🐶 DOG CLASS PER ENTRY: £3.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 709705
Leighton Buzzard Inflatable Family Fun Day at Wrights Meadow
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July - Sunday 6th July
▪️10:30am - 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm - 5:00pm
AGE: Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables - strictly no adults.
💷 EXTRA CHARGES
Trampolines and Bumper Carz are an additional charge.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Hot & Cold refreshments available
🅿️ FREE PARKING
🎟 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.
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🎡 Gumbles Funfair June/July 2025 - Brickhill, Bedford
🗓 JUNE/JULY 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates.
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🎊 Newport Pagnell Carnival 2025
Time: 12:00
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
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❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.
🌸 Aspley Guise Open Gardens - July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
Varied gardens around the village will be open. Program includes map and information about individual gardens. Refreshments available.
🪴 PLANT SALE
Plant sales in village hall
🎟 TICKET COST
£5.00 adults, accompanied children free.
How to get tickets / programmes
Tickets available on the day from the square in the village centre and the village hall.
🚻 TOILET
Toilets are available at this event.
Proceeds
Proceeds go towards improvements to the Village Hall.
📍LOCATION
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode for Sat Nav: MK17 8JH (please verify before travelling)
Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
ℹ️ CONTACT THE ORGANISERS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583 307
📧 Email: avpapworth@hotmail.com
🎶 An Afternoon of Musical Theatre with Capella Entertainment - Blue Glass Wine Bar, Bedford
Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Price: £15.00
▪️AGE: 18+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £15PP
Tickets are £15 and include your first drink.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased directly from the venue by calling or emailing directly.
☎️ Phone: 01234 910570
📧 Email: info@theblueglass.co.uk
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get a sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️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
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
🗓 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.
