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🗡 The Ripper Files - Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Time: 19:30
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnit…
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the world’s most famous case.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 9 September: 19:30
▪️Wednesday 10 September: 19:30
▪️Thursday 11 September: 14:30 & 19:30
🔪🩸EVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there’s one fact only the Ripper himself will know…
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward’s “close friend” Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880’s.
AND HE JUST CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Standard: £24
▪️Applause Members: £3 off opening night


📖 The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years - Wardown Museum, Luton
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Time: 10:00 - 10:45
▪️AGE: Suitable for 0-3 years
▪️TIME: 10am – 10. 45am
📖 EVENT DETAILS
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at Wardown Museum. Martin will engage with his audience by making them part of the story through interaction.
🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE
Booking required, you can do this via the event link.
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💥 Buy one get one free at Hong Buffet in Luton!

Time: 17:00 - 22:00
📆 2025 DATES BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER:
▪️Monday 8th September
▪️Tuesday 9th September
▪️Wednesday 10th September
TIME: From 5pm - 10pm
😋 WHAT FOOD TO EXPECT
⭐️CHINESE APPETISER
⭐️CHINESE MENU
⭐️ITALIAN
⭐️TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI
⭐️INDIAN
⭐️THAI
⭐️GRILL
⭐️DESSERTS
⭐️INCLUDING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
💳 PRICE
▪️Adults: £23.00
▪️Children (under 12 & under 1.5m: £11.50
(Buy one and get the cheapest free)
▪️PLEASE NOTE
Last entrance is 1 hour prior to closing. Dishes will be removed 30 minutes prior to closing. Time restrictions may apply our restaurant operates 1 hour 45 minutes seating time policy for reservations, non-reservations will have 1 hour 30 minutes. Please note that your reserved table will be kept for up to 15 minutes ONLY.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to get to the first floor of the restaurant for wheelchair and prams.
🅿️ PARKING
Most customers use the council owned car park by the library during the day which is a 4-5 minute walk and after 6pm parking on the side roads with single yellow lines is free.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
You can book on the website via the event link or
☎️ Phone: 01582 724000









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🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds

Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes or cancellations





💥🎳 Tenpin Tuesday - 50% off in Milton Keynes

Time: 10:00 - 22:00
Who doesn’t love a deal? You’ll love our Tenpin Tuesday offer with an incredible saving of:
🕙 WHAT TIME?
Available all day from 10am - 10pm & after 6pm in the school holidays.
Bring your family and friends down to your local Tenpin to enjoy low cost bowling with the added bonus of savings on your drinks too. Spend some quality time together with family and friends and create happy memories. Do you have what it takes to become the King or Queen of bowling.
🎮 OTHER THINGS TO DO
There are arcades and a pool table.
The fun doesn't end there though with 2 exclusive karaoke rooms, a laser tag arena, and 4 escape rooms all vying for your attention.
🍻 SELECTED 50% OFF DRINK OFFERS
💷 COST PER GAME
▪️Junior price (upto 16 years): £4.00
▪️Adult price £4.75
🅿️ Be sure to put your car registration number into the system at Tenpin so you don't incur a fine.
✅️ ONLINE BOOKING VIA THE EVENT LINK
Don‘t miss out on any of our bowling offers by booking ahead online to secure your lane at the location of Milton Keynes.
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✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church

Time: 09:30 - 15:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk


🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/


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Venues
☕️ Bromham Mill Coffee Shop
🛝 WHAT WE LOVED
Tucked away like a hidden gem, this riverside spot stole our hearts. Just steps from the water, we found a peaceful escape complete with a spacious field and a charming play park with benches. The meandering riverside paths held within the grounds felt like we had our own secret slice of nature. You could even take a blanket with you as the field area is quite big. While we were there we saw a couple working on their laptops, what a great location to work outdoors!
🧚♀️A SURPRISE
Just when we thought the day couldn’t get any dreamier, we stumbled into a woodland walk straight out of a storybook. Fairy doors peeked through the leaves, an enchanting hideaway featuring still creatures for curious little explorers.
We couldn’t help but imagine how magical it must look after dusk when the lights truly come alive. To find this whimsical wonderland, simply head to the Mill car park—take a left into the woods, and let your adventure begin. Trust us, your inner child will thank you.
💯 RECOMMENDED
A beautiful place to visit in Bedfordshire and a fun place to keep the kiddies occupied.
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Play area
✅️ Scenic
✅️ Date spot location
✅️ Half term trip out
🎶 EVENT ON FRIDAY'S IN THE SUMMER
In the summer they hold an event 'Friday Food Trucks'with music 4pm - 9pm. This is a free entry event but if you did want to secure a table it does cost to book.
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
▪️Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm


































































🚶♂️Dunstable Downs

Looking for a breezy day out with big skies and even bigger smiles? Dunstable Downs is calling! We grabbed a £1.99 kite from Poundstretcher in Houghton Regis (yes, really!) and had an absolute blast soaring it through the sky. Who knew £2 could buy so much joy?
This iconic Bedfordshire beauty spot isn’t just about the views, it’s steeped in history, perfect for picnics with benches to relax, and if you’re into geocaching, you might just uncover a hidden treasure or two. To add to the mix this location is dog friendly too, with la huge outdoor space for your fur babies to enjoy!
😌 FREE WELLBEING WALKS
Every Thursday at 1pm, join a FREE Wellbeing Walk. It’s a gentle, guided stroll that’s great for the body and soul.
For information click here.

🚶♂️♿️ SUGGESTED WALKS
There are many walks you can choose from, walking from Dunstable Downs (in the picture below). Go solo, go with friends or family with an accessible suggestion too!

☕️ THE CAFÉ
▪️10:30am -12pm: With lots of choice you can enjoy breakfast baps from (vegetarian options).
▪️11:30am - 3pm: Serving jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, baguettes, salads, quiche, one pot meals like chilli and bread & butter, sausage rolls, pizza slices & chips.
🐶 For dogs: you will also see doggy icecream and treats for sale in the shop.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We love how inclusive Dunstable Downs is:
✅️ The café and visitor centre are fully accessible.
✅️ You can borrow a mobility tramper for a suggested £5 donation—perfect for exploring the trails with ease.
✅️ Need a wheelchair or a small bike for the kids? They’ve got those too!
✅️ Accessible toilets.
✅️ Baby changing.


🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
▪️National Trust Members: Park for free!
▪️Everyone else: Just £3.50 for the whole day.
▪️Blue badge parking available.
🌐 DUNSTABLE DOWNS WEBSITE
Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01582500920




















💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
📆 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.
Opening Hours
Seasonal
Open: 04 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025




🌳 FREE MAZE AT ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE (CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE)
🤔 SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you for 'Roxton Maze'.
The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on.
♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion.
🔓 WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open.
❗️PLEASE NOTE:
It may be closed due to adverse weather conditions or maintenance, so it's always worth phoning before you go.
🌺 THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys.
☕️ THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sunday: 10:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 01480 212701
Opening Hours
🐊 Johnsons Of Old Hurst Zoo, a cheap day out for all the family...
Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire!
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10.00 - 4.30pm
🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.
🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)
🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House!
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday - Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link opening times.
♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)
The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
(Prices have gone up 50p this year)
▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child: £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
🏛 Pancea Museum - A FREE Museum in Bedford
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
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353178
📧 Email: museum@panaceatrust.org
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🌳 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
😋 FANCY LUNCH?
If you wanted to go out for just lunch Stockwood Discovery Centre has a cafe serving food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating.
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
💯 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE!
Whatsup Bedfordshire absolutely love Stockwood Discovery Centre, it has so much to offer. The volunteers devote so much time to make this a wonderful place to visit for everyone and we can see and appreciate all the hard work they really do. We spent a couple of hours here but you could easily spend half a day here at your own pace. We had an amazing day out with friends.
📸 CHECK OUT OUR PHOTOS WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER
✅️ Free museum
✅️ Scenic gardens
✅️ Play park
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Shop
✅️ Wheelchair accessible
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Rainy days
✅️ Educational
🗓 OPENING TIMES
Opening times may vary through the seasons. Stockwood Discovery Centre is open seven days a week during the school holidays, with the exception of Christmas.
🗓 TERM TIME OPENING HOURS
▪️Wednesday - Sunday
▪️11am - 5pm
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 548600
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
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🌳 The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
Craving a quiet moment in nature? Planning a two-wheeled adventure? or scouting out the next lunch date spot? Marston Moretaine Forest Centre has you covered. This green gem in Bedfordshire is the kind of place that turns a casual stroll into a full-blown “why don't we come here more often?” experience.

🦆THE LAKESIDE CIRCULAR ROUTE
Walk, Roll, Ride—Your Way around the approx 4 mile circular route making a day out of it, take your time and enjoy some
🤔 WHAT CAN YOU DO THERE?
▪️Bike hire? Yep, and super convenient (prices are displayed on site).
▪️Walking trails? Absolutely—try the circular lake route, or go off track and find secret paths.
▪️Picnics? Very much encouraged. Bring your sandwiches, your snacks, your sunhat/woolly hat.
▪️Grown-ups only! Don’t miss the balcony above the visitor centre café to enjoy a bit of adult time — perfect for coffee and views (just a heads-up: dogs aren’t allowed on the balcony, so Bruno will have to miss this one out).
▪️Geocaching? Yes, although we have yet to find one of these little treasures.

🧒 ADVENTURES FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Kids won't just burn energy—they’ll make memories.
✨️ There's a play park right by the café.
✨️ Sensory gardens offer calming sights, scents, and textures.
✨️ And for the curious ones? Take a net and try pond dipping. It’s nature’s version of treasure hunting.

♿️ ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
Marston Moretaine Forest Centre is thoughtfully designed:
⭐️ Fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible
⭐️ Accessible & baby changing toilets available on site
⭐️ Blue Badge parking is available (free for Friends of the Forest members, otherwise pay-as-you-go)
⭐️ Accessible routes around the lake
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is chargeable, but if you’re a Friend of the Forest, it’s free.
▪️Opening hours: 9am – 5pm daily
▪️Car park closes: 8pm sharp

✅️ Accessible
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Food & drink available
✅️ Play park
✅️ Walking/cycling routes
✅️ Lakeside
✅️ Scenic
✅️ Adult only balcony
✅️ A shop for gifts
🌐 FOREST CENTRE WEBSITE -
Cilck here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 767037
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