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π§ SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
β οΈ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
βͺοΈWeekly on Thursday's
βͺοΈ1:30pm - 2.30pm
βͺοΈAGES: 12 & Under
π 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.
π§Έ Explore our lovely Childrenβs Centre
π€ Connect with other families
π¬ Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
Weβd love to welcome you and your little ones.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
βοΈ Telephone 0300 300 8111
π§ Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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πΆββοΈFREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Time: 10:30
π 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!
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
πΆββοΈDURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
βΏοΈ 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.
π ΏοΈ 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.
πΊ MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
π§ Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
βͺοΈAGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
β οΈ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 300 8069
πChristmas Lights Event 2025 - Welwyn Garden City
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
π 2025 DATE & TIME
βͺοΈSaturday 15th November 2025
βͺοΈ12 noon β 6pm
π§βπ WHAT TO EXPECT
π Rides & attractions
(From Β£3.00 - 12pm - 7pm)
πΆ Performances from local schools and performing arts academies
ποΈ A food & craft market
π Story time with Santa
π¨ Face painting (Β£2.50)
π€Ή Walkabout entertainment
π Delicious food & drink
π COUNTDOWN
Countdown to Christmas at 6:00pm
π€Ά ENTERTAINMENT
We have some fantastic activities and entertainment available throughout the day.
ββ¨οΈMagical Fairies
β¨οΈMrs Claus stilt walkers
β¨οΈStilt walking Elf
π§ NEW FOR 2025
Blizzard the 8ft Penguin will be waddling into Welwyn Garden City between 4.30pm - 5.30pm.
π SANTA
Story time with Santa in The Howard Centre
1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Please note this is a free activity and no booking required. Father Christmas will be available for photos throughout the day.
πΆ STAGE SCHEDULE
βͺοΈ12-12:15 pm - Mimic Stage School
βͺοΈ12:15- 12:30 pm - Waterside Primary School
βͺοΈ12:45-1:15 pm - Thalian Theatre Company
βͺοΈ1:30pm - 2:00 pm - Stagecoach Welwyn & Hatfield
βͺοΈ2:15- 2:40 pm The Cotter Academy of Irish Dance
βͺοΈ3:00- 3:15 pm DH Dance Academy
βͺοΈ3:25- 3:55 pm - Warriorz
βͺοΈ4:00 - 4:30 pm - KT's Academy of Performing Arts
βͺοΈ4:35 - 5:00 pm - Immi Davis
βͺοΈ5:15 - 5:55 TBC
βͺοΈ6:00 - Countdown to light switch on
π ΏοΈ PARKING INFORMATION
Paid parking is available in The Howard Centre, Hunters Bridge, Campus West, Sainsburys. There ae a number of disabled parking spaces located on Howardsgate.
π» TOILET INFORMATION
Public toilets are available in The Howard Centre, Sainsburys and a number of local businesses within the town centre.
πͺ Free Festive Kids Club 2025 - Harpur Shopping Centre, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
πͺ EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for some festive fun! Join us 15th November 2025 between 10am β 4pm in the basement for our Gingerbread Decorating Kidβs Club event!
Little ones can get creative with icing and sprinkles, PLUS our loveable mascot Harpur will be joining the fun with balloons π and posing for those all-important festive selfies π€³.
Itβs the perfect way to kick off the Christmas spirit, we canβt wait to see you there!
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π§ Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration
Time: 09:15 - 11:00
π€© 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.
βΉοΈ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01234 854726
π NGYT 14 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
π WHO THIS IS FOR:
These companies are for passionate young people aged 14β25 who are studying GCSE Drama and/or Dance, pursuing similar subjects at college or university, are graduates, semi-professional or professional performers.
βΉοΈ ABOUT:
Both companies focus on performance and meet for two hours each week to develop technique, skills, and ideas, creating original work and professionally commissioned pieces and performance opportunities (Previous opportunities include Royal Opera House, BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Sky News, Brighton Fringe and MΓΆtus Dance Festival MK).
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with other artists and create high-quality, authentic work that pushes boundaries, challenges audience perspectives, and amplifies vital voices that are too often unheard in our society.
Our Company members are offered free headshots, access to free workshop opportunities with professional theatre and dance companies and tickets to shows at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
π 2025 AUDITIONS
Meraki Dance Company Auditions will be held on:
βͺοΈMonday 10th November: 7:30-9.30pm
βͺοΈMonday 17th November 7:30-9:30pm
Theatre Company Auditions will be held on:
βͺοΈTuesday 11th November 7:30-9.30pm
βͺοΈTuesday 18th November 7:30-9:30pm
If youβd like to come along and take a look before the auditions to see if it's something you'd be interested in attending please drop emails to our respective Company Directors who look forward to welcoming you:
π SIGN UP
You can sign up on the website via the event link.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
David@ngyt.co.uk (Theatre Co)
Laura@ngyt.co.uk (Dance Co)
π¨ Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
π¨ MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
π΄ MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
π€ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
π Free Food! (When you buy a drink) - The Greyhound, Haynes
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
WHAT'S THE CATCH?
πΉEach adult just needs to buy a proper drink. For example a large soft drink, lager, bitter, wine, or cocktail.
π« Sorryβ¦ water and cordial donβt count - nice try, we see you!
π WHAT YOU GET
βͺοΈChoose a curry + rice on the house.
βοΈRULES
βͺοΈThis offer is dine-in only β not available for takeaway.
βͺοΈNo boxing up leftovers for later β what happens at The Greyhound stays at The Greyhound!
βͺοΈAnd when itβs gone, itβs gone β so get in early!
βΉοΈ BOOKING REQUIRED
It gets very busy so booking is required.
You can book online via the event link or phone:
βοΈ Phone: 01234 381239
π KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated by visiting the Facebook page.
π§ Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Childrenβs Centre Shorts Building
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
βΉοΈ 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.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 323 0245
π WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
π Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Childrenβs Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
βͺοΈAGES:
πWHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 323 0245
π NGYT 14 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
π WHO THIS IS FOR:
These companies are for passionate young people aged 14β25 who are studying GCSE Drama and/or Dance, pursuing similar subjects at college or university, are graduates, semi-professional or professional performers.
βΉοΈ ABOUT:
Both companies focus on performance and meet for two hours each week to develop technique, skills, and ideas, creating original work and professionally commissioned pieces and performance opportunities (Previous opportunities include Royal Opera House, BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Sky News, Brighton Fringe and MΓΆtus Dance Festival MK).
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with other artists and create high-quality, authentic work that pushes boundaries, challenges audience perspectives, and amplifies vital voices that are too often unheard in our society.
Our Company members are offered free headshots, access to free workshop opportunities with professional theatre and dance companies and tickets to shows at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
π 2025 AUDITIONS
Meraki Dance Company Auditions will be held on:
βͺοΈMonday 10th November: 7:30-9.30pm
βͺοΈMonday 17th November 7:30-9:30pm
Theatre Company Auditions will be held on:
βͺοΈTuesday 11th November 7:30-9.30pm
βͺοΈTuesday 18th November 7:30-9:30pm
If youβd like to come along and take a look before the auditions to see if it's something you'd be interested in attending please drop emails to our respective Company Directors who look forward to welcoming you:
π SIGN UP
You can sign up on the website via the event link.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
David@ngyt.co.uk (Theatre Co)
Laura@ngyt.co.uk (Dance Co)
π§ Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown e
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
βΉοΈ 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.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 323 0245
π WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
π Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Childrenβs Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
βͺοΈAGES:
πWHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 323 0245
π Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
π WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 300 8057
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πΆ Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
π FREE!
Itβs 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:
βοΈRide-ons, slide and playhouse
βοΈJigsaws, garage and vehicles
βοΈPainting and craft activities
βοΈWHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
β οΈ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
βοΈ 01234 589563
π§ SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
β οΈ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
βͺοΈWeekly on Thursday's
βͺοΈ1:30pm - 2.30pm
βͺοΈAGES: 12 & Under
π 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.
π§Έ Explore our lovely Childrenβs Centre
π€ Connect with other families
π¬ Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
Weβd love to welcome you and your little ones.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
βοΈ Telephone 0300 300 8111
π§ Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
π§ Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
βͺοΈAGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
β οΈ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 0300 300 8069
π Bedford Light Switch On 2025 - The Harpur Suite
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
π§βπ 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.
π¨ 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.
πΆ ENTERTAINMENT
β¨οΈ 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.
π 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.
π Milton Keynes Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 - The Point MK
Time: 14:00 - 17:30
π§βπ 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.
π FUNFAIR FROM 2PM
From 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy fairground rides and watch comedy elves entertain the crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
πΆ 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.
π 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.
π FIREWORK DISPLAY 5:15PM
The evening will culminate at around 5:15 PM with a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the Milton Keynes sky.
