Friday 21 November (24)
🎄 Langford Village Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:00
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Bring the whole family and get into the festive spirit with:
✨ The big light switch-on at 7:30pm
🍖 Delicious hog roast
☕ Warming hot chocolate
🎅 A special visit from Santa
🎶 Festive fun, music & more!
🎅 VISIT SANTA
Santa will be in the small hal from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Please que outside along the hall. This is a free event, donations on the day will support Biggleswade & Sandys First Reponders.
🎟 RAFFLE
Tickets available to purchase from the hall at the event for £1.50 per ticket or £5 per strip (CASH ONLY). Prizes will be drawn at the end of the event. We have had some amazing prizes donated by local businesses.
✨️ Spice Lounge Indian Restaurant,Langford voucher
✨️ Le Roux Beauty voucher
✨️ Never Forget your Roots voucher
✨️ A bottle of wine from The Plough Langford
✨️ Penny Nixons ( Little & Wild photography) ✨️ Wreath making workshop voucher
✨️ Perfect Playland family admission voucher
✨️ 1 years membership & 2 drinks tokens from Ivy Leaf Club, Langford
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Hog Roast, chips, candyfloss, burgers, jacket potatoes, cakes, doughnuts, a full bar, tea & coffee.
🅿️ PARKING
Field parking is closed. Blue Badge parking is limited, please walk to the venue if you can and please park responsibly.
Wrap up warm and come celebrate the start of the Christmas season with us – it’s not to be missed!
🎅 Santa Parade 2025 at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Follow the excitement as Santa arrives at centre:mk, beginning his journey from Door 1 and parading his sleigh down Silbury Arcade before the Grand Opening of the Grotto in Starlight Square, Middleton Hall.
🐻 SPECIAL GUESTS..
ℹ️ ABOUT
📍 LOCATION:
The parade starts on Door 1 of the Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, by John Lewis.
🎤 The 38's Live Music - The Crooked Crow Bar, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 21:00
▪️AGE:18+
Discover Local Venues
Saturday 22 November (31)
💋 Presenting Magenta Slipperz - The White Hart, Campton
Time: 20:30
🥂 Book a table or just pop along!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 812657
🛍 Leighton Buzzard Handmade and Craft Market 2025
Time: 08:30 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.
Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.
🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December
🎁 Christmas Craft Fair 2025 - Flitwick Village Hall
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along and visit over 30 stalls selling local crafts and products including jewelry, pottery, and textiles. Enjoy our refreshments & cakes, raffle, and popular tombola. Free Entry and well behaved dogs welcome.
🎣 Men to Talk - Fishing for well-being at Manor Farm Lake in Lower Caldecotte
Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Price: £5.00
Casting lines and building connections: ‘For Men To Talk and Fish’ in 2025 In 2025, ‘For Men To Talk’ will continue their popular ‘For Men To Talk and Fish’ meetings at Manor Farm Lakes in Lower Caldecote. These sessions are more than just fishing—they’re a lifeline...
🎣 The Mental Health Benefits of Fishing
Fishing is more than just a hobby. It helps men step away from their busy lives and relax. The slow, steady process of fishing—casting a line, waiting, and focusing on the water—can be very calming. It helps lower stress and gives men time to clear their minds.
Spending time outdoors is also important for mental health. Being in nature can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and boost overall well-being. Fishing provides a chance to breathe fresh air, enjoy quiet moments, and feel a sense of achievement.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
A fully qualified facilitator and level 2 angling coach with over 30 years of angling experience. They will also provide fishing tackle, bait, etc. Please note that a rod licence to fish will be provided.
🎟 TICKET PRICE - £5
‘For Men To Talk’ ask for a non-refundable contribution amount of £5 per meeting.
Required attendees: 8 men. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07709446480
📧 Email: luke@formentotalk.co.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday, 12 April 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 26 April 2025 (1:00pm - 3.00pm)
▪️Saturday, 17 May 2025 (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
▪️Saturday, 7 June 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 28 June 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 2 August 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 30 August 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 20 September 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 1 November 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
▪️Saturday, 1 November 2025 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
🤣 Comedy Night - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 19:30
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open at 7.30pm
▪️Show starts at 8.15pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Welcoming to the stage:
LINE UP
🤩 JULES O’BRIAN – Brummie based Jules performs around the country, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully, body hang–ups, parenting, and dating. Jules was nominated for the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent award in 2022, and was shortlisted for Funny Women 2023.
🤩 DAVID WARD – He is recognisable from BBC Three's We Are Klang and is one of comedy's most sought after presenters, writers and comedians. David's upbeat warmth and spontaneity has made him the choice host for the heats for the BBC's New Comedy Awards.
🤩 PAUL REVILL – He is an award-winning comedian and one of the most likable acts on the UK comedy circuit.
🔞 Terms and Conditions
Over 18’s only. Licensed bar available. No allocated seating.
🎟 TICKET COST: £14 (plus £1.00 fees)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co
🎄 Bedford Light Switch On 2025 - The Harpur Suite
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This beloved event officially ushers in the festive season with a spectacular display of Christmas lights, live music, carols, delicious food, and a range of free family activities.
🎨 FREE FOR KIDS FROM 2PM
Alongside activities on Harpur Square, the festive spirit will light up the Harpur Suite from 2pm with free face-painting and colouring-in for children.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
✨️ LIGHT SWITCH-ON 4PM
At 4pm, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, will perform the highly anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights in Harpur Square at 4pm, marking the start of the holiday celebrations for the whole community to enjoy.
💃 CHRISTMAS DISCO 5PM - 6PM
This is followed by another local choir and then Bedford Radio will be bringing a Christmas Disco to the square, 5-6pm.
🎄 Christmas Craft Farye & Second-Hand Sale - Marston Moreteyne VC School
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
🎁 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a festive morning filled with handmade crafts, pre-loved treasures, and community cheer! Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or simply soaking up the seasonal spirit, there's something for everyone.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments available – warm drinks and tasty treats to keep you cozy while you browse.
🛍️ WANT TO RUN A STALL?
▪️£10 for 1 table
▪️£15 for 2 tables
To book, contact Katrina:
📞 07985 178664
📧 theheartofmarston@gmail.com
📍LOCATION
Marston Moreteyne VC School (Forest End Site) Great Linns, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0DD
Let’s make this a magical Marston moment—see you there! 🌟
🎁 Christmas Fayre 2025 - Parkside Community Hall, Ampthill
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🎅 MEET SANTA
Come meet Santa in his Grotto
🧁 REFRESHMENTS
Come and have some tasty refreshments such as homemade soup and cakes,
🛍 STALLS
Browse our lovely Christmas craft and gift stalls to make a great start to your festive season.
😂 Hannah East: Express Yourself (WIP) - Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
▪️AGE: 14+
🎟 TICKET COST: £13.20 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🕺 Special Kinda Madness! - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’. Playing a set from each band and producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off, Special Kinda Madness will have everyone hankering after that exciting era of 2-Tone and ska.
On 21st July 1979 at the Electric Ballroom in London, the Specials played a gig with Madness, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and Selecter. That’s a gig that all 2-Tone rude boys and rude girls would die to see, and thought would never happen. The Specials and Madness on the same bill!
We know it will never happen now … but you can get the next best thing with Special Kinda Madness!
2 Bands … 2-Tone … 1 Fantastic Night!
There is no support on the night as the band play 2 sets with the running order of Specials or Madness to be decided on the night. Doors open at 8pm with the band taking to the stage for their first set around 8.30pm.
If you are travelling from out of town the venue is 60 second walk from the railway station, if fact you can see it on the train!
🎟 TICKET COST: £16 plus 10% booking fee
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
👻 Christmas Gothic 30 - The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 20:00 - 21:15
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 8pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 2pm
🎄 ABOUT:
Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations. A time of ghosts.
Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark…
Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights.
This dark celebration of Christmas is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Lady Susan, A Room od One’s Own, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic).
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://oldtownhall.co.uk/visit/access
🚻 TOILETS
Toilets can be found on all levels of the venue. Fully accessible toilets can be found in the Gallery and in The Cellar Club. There are baby changing facilities on all levels and sanitary bins are provided, including in the disabled and men's facilities to help with those who have medical needs such as stomas.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard: £16
▪️U18's & Dacorum Card: £12
ℹ️ CONTACT/ENQUIRIES DETAILS
☎️ Phone: (01442) 228091
📧 Email: othboxoffice@dacorum.gov.uk
🎄 Milton Keynes Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 - The Point MK
Time: 14:00 - 17:30
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The free outdoor event, taking place in The Point car park, features local performers and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display as the Christmas lights across central MK are switched on.
🎠 FUNFAIR FROM 2PM
From 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy fairground rides and watch comedy elves entertain the crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT FROM 4PM
The celebrations kick off at 4pm with a performance from the children of Christ the Sower Primary School. Joining them on stage is the 65-strong Milton Keynes Rock Choir, directed by pianist and singer Rob Baker. With over a decade of history in the community, the choir has become a staple at local festivals and events, bringing energy and passion wherever they go. Also lined up to perform is local jazz and swing singer Ollie Corbett, known internationally for performing with the swing-pop group Jack Pack.
🎅 FATHER CHRISTMAS
Returning to compere the event for a second year is comedian and internationally recognised magician David Allen. Father Christmas will make a special appearance to push the plunger and illuminate the Christmas decorations along Midsummer Boulevard, at Midsummer Place Shopping Centre and 12th Street, and the brand-new Christmas tree outside Milton Keynes Theatre and MK Gallery.
🎆 FIREWORK DISPLAY 5:15PM
The evening will culminate at around 5:15 PM with a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the Milton Keynes sky.
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🎤 The Numbers - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 20:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and join us at The Crown, Flitwick, we’ve got a few more new bangers to play you. This is going to be a brilliant night so get your dancing pants on!
🎸 ABOUT THE BAND
A 5-piece Alternative and Indie covers band, playing anthems mainly from 1990 onwards. If you like Ocean Colour Scene, Stereophonics, Oasis, Blur, The Coral, Feeder, Courteeners, RHCPs, The Killers, Cast, Kasabian, etc, then we are your go-to band.
ℹ️ THE CROWN CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🎵 Rebel Vibez at the Golden Bell - The Golden Bell, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:30
Let's bring some sunshine at the start of the winter season.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 373330
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30 - 22:10
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
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🌲The Woburn Christmas Festival at The Woburn Hotel plus Woburn Light Switch On 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:30
▪️12pm - 6:00pm
Enjoy mulled wine and festive food treats while soaking up the atmosphere, and don’t miss live music 3.30pm - 5.30pm from Conor Martin to get you in the Christmas spirit.
🍽 WANT TO BOOK A TABLE FOR LUNCH OR DINNER AT THE WOBURN HOTEL?
Why not join us for lunch, dinner or even both?!
Click on the event link to book a table or phone:
☎️ 01525 290441
🌲 WOBURN LIGHT SWITCH ON
▪️From 4pm
Plus, the local festive lights will be switched on afterwards to really brighten the evening. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the start of the season.
Woburn Christmas Festival will be on the Cobbles on Saturday 22nd November 2025 for the turn on of the Christmas lights. Free event from 4pm with a small market, food and drink stalls. Santa will be arriving at 6:30pm with gifts for all the kids. Keep an eye on Woburn Events Facebook page for updates.
🌲 Luton Light Up for Christmas 2025
Time: 11:00 - 18:30
EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Live music and street performances
✨️ Festive entertainment all day long
✨️ Bauble decorating 11am - 5pm
🐻 MEET PADDINGTON
Meet Paddington™ outside the Town Hall at intervals between 2pm and 6.30pm – perfect for family photos and festive smiles!
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 6PM
(Outside the Town Hall)
💖 Headline sponsor: Luton Rising, with Christmas activities funded by Luton BID and Luton Point.
