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🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre


Time: 13:30 - 14:30

A fun group for children with SEND and their Parents and Carers. Explore our wonderful Children’s Centre in Flitwick while spending time with other parents/carers and young children who have additional needs.

✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️
Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm

▪️AGES: 12 & Under

😌 WHAT TO EXPECT

Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.

🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences

We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

✨️ Art Town Tots Fantastic Fridays: The Story of Stick Man - Houghton Regis Library


Time: 10:30

🪵 FREE! The Story of Stick Man - Join us for an exciting range of activities, from imaginative role play to singing and dancing extravaganzas. Our fun sessions are a great place for little ones and their grown-ups to get creative!

▪️AGES: 1 - 4


✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT

Join Full House favourite Su for an exciting adventure inspired by Julia Donaldson’s popular picture book, Stick Man. This interactive storytelling play session is packed with plenty of fun activities. Get moving, make your own fabulous stick friend, sing along to magical music and unleash your imagination as you immerse yourself in this beloved children’s story.

This event is part of Houghton Regis Art Town our project creates opportunities for people living in the town to experience and enjoy the arts.

🎟 ENTRY: FREE (Tickets need to be booked)
1 ticket is for 1 adult and 1 child. Please book for the number of children attending.

🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Join us on Fridays 9.30am to 11am for lots of fun and an opportunity to meet other parents at Toddington Library's Stay & Play group!

▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069

🎅 Santa Sleigh Visit 2025 - Market Hill, Luton

Saturday 29 November 2025

Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🎅 Santa’s Sleigh is stopping off in Luton town centre on Saturday 29th November 2025.

❄️ WHAT TO EXPECT

Stand underneath the magical snowfall from our snow machine and grab a FREE festive photo with the family.

Don’t forget to say hello to the cheeky elves 👋

📍LOCATION
Market Hill, George Street, Luton 

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)


Time: 14:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

🎅 Turvey Christmas Fayre 2025


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🎅 A Magical Start to the Festive Season.
Bring the whole family and step into the spirit of Christmas with a fun-filled day out for all ages!


WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU
A fantastic selection of gift and craft stalls – find unique presents and festive treasures
A tasty food court with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy.

🎼 MUSIC
The enchanting sounds of a musical steam organ filling the air.

🎅 FUN FOR CHILDREN
Exciting rides and games for children to keep little ones smiling. And of course… a very special visit from Father Christmas himself!

It’s the perfect way to begin the festive season – full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day to remember

🎟 BOOK A FATHER CHRISTMAS SLOT
You can book a slot to see Santa on Ticket Source via the event link. A ticket costs £5.42 per child including booking fee.

📍 LOCATION
Turvey Village Loop & Turvey Village Hall

✅️ Free Entry
🅿️ Free Parking

➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
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🎄 Clophill Christmas Light Switch 2025


Time: 15:00 - 18:00

🌟 Join us for a festive afternoon on Clophill Green on Sunday 30th November 2025 from 3pm - 6pm.

🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir 
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours

Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟

🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration


Time: 09:15 - 11:00

🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Coffee and  juice with usual toddler and baby play and craft table for older Tots. Singsong at the. No charge, donation if you wish.

WHEN?
Monday's, terms time only, between 9.15am - 11am.

ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 854726

🎨 Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🧒 Dunstable Library has two free activities for under 5's on Monday's. Term time only.

🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.

🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.

🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.

🍛 Free Food! (When you buy a drink) - The Greyhound, Haynes


Time: 17:00 - 20:00

💥 We all love free stuff, right? We’re giving away FREE FOOD at The Greyhound in Haynes, Bedfordshire between 6pm - 8pm on Monday's. Yes, you read that correctly – FREE!

WHAT'S THE CATCH?
🍹Each adult just needs to buy a proper drink. For example a large soft drink, lager, bitter, wine, or cocktail.
🚫 Sorry… water and cordial don’t count - nice try, we see you!

🍛 WHAT YOU GET
▪️Choose a curry + rice on the house.

❗️RULES
▪️This offer is dine-in only – not available for takeaway.
▪️No boxing up leftovers for later – what happens at The Greyhound stays at The Greyhound!
▪️And when it’s gone, it’s gone – so get in early!

ℹ️ BOOKING REQUIRED
It gets very busy so booking is required.
You can book online via the event link or phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 381239

👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated by visiting the Facebook page.

🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.

ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.

There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.

📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd


Time: 14:30 - 15:15

🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.

▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.

📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown e


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.

ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.

There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.

📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd


Time: 14:30 - 15:15

🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.

▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.

📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library


Time: 09:00 - 13:00

🖍 Free under 5's crafty Tots at Flitwick Library.

🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057

👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead


Time: 13:30 - 15:15

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 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:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️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.

ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563

🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre


Time: 13:30 - 14:30

A fun group for children with SEND and their Parents and Carers. Explore our wonderful Children’s Centre in Flitwick while spending time with other parents/carers and young children who have additional needs.

✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️
Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm

▪️AGES: 12 & Under

😌 WHAT TO EXPECT

Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.

🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences

We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)


Time: 10:30 - 14:30

🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March

🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm

Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
 
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.

🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office:
01234 718044

🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Join us on Fridays 9.30am to 11am for lots of fun and an opportunity to meet other parents at Toddington Library's Stay & Play group!

▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069

🧚‍♀️ Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025


Time: 15:00 - 18:00

✨🕯 Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025 is back — and it’s pure magic!

🧚‍♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Theme: Folklore & Fairytales
Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for an evening straight out of a storybook — this year’s theme is ‘Folklore & Fairytales’ 

🎶 Entertainment & food from 3pm
🎭 Parade departs from The Square at 4:30pm

Let’s light up Wolverton together and make this year’s festival one to remember!