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🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 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.
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🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐷 Entry to our farm is free at Knotts of Tempsford although there are different activities you can book  which are chargable, you can these activities via the event link.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm

🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.

👩‍🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm

ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
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🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham

Thursday 21 May 2026

Time: 19:00 - 20:40

🎪 James Richards Circus has arrived in Great Denham Country Park! Our opening night and our final performance on bank holiday monday are already very busy! Shows last approximately an hourband forty minutes including intermission!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm

💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!

💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service  special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.

🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.

♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18 
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84 
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.

😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2026


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎶 Street Food Hero's is back for 2026 on Thursday nights in Dunstable on Ashton Square. Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!

▪️TIME:
4PM - 9PM

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an evening of amazing street food  vendors serving a variety of delicious dishes!

🪑 Tables & chairs available
🎶 Music from  Street Food DJ
🍻 Bar
🚻 Toilets open
🅿️ Free parking from 6pm

Bring your friends, come hungry, and enjoy a great atmosphere in the heart of Dunstable!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 31st May
▪️Thursday 18th June
▪️Thursday 16th July
▪️Thursday 20th August
▪️Thursday 17th September

🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🚂 We are open this week Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 4pm. Pop by for a tea/coffee and a nice cake or scone. We'd love to see you at The Ridgmont Heritage Centre.

😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.

Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.

🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!

🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.

❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.

ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

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.

🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+)
  - £11.00/ £10.00
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) -  £5.50 / £5.00
▪️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 around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.
 

🕺 Bedford Soul Train Freestyle - Addison Centre, Kempston


Time: 19:45 - 23:45

🕺Back by public demand, Soul Train theme nights are Soul, Funk, and Disco-inspired dance events with an energetic, uptempo vibe throughout.

🕢 TIMES
▪️Doors open at 7:45 pm
▪️Music runs from 7:45 pm to 11:45 pm.

🎶 ABOUT...
The Motown era is beloved by many in the dance community, and we wish to pay homage to the very best of the music that lit up the charts from back in the day. Pairing classic and current Soul-inspired mainroom music throughout the evening, you can be sure of a balanced blend of dance-friendly tracks.

Rachel will be your door host, and music will be courtesy of DJ Marc.

📍THE ADDISON CENTRE, KEMPSTON
The Addison Centre has a licensed bar taking both cash and card payments. In addition, around 10 pm, we serve complimentary teas, coffee and light bites to keep your energy up. The hall has a brand new sprung flooring and excellent acoustics.

🎟 TICKET COST: £12.00
You don’t need to worry about booking in advance. Entrance is £12 on the door, payable by card or cash.

🅿️ PARKING
There is a large private car park.
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🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

💃 Drag Bingo - The Kingfisher, Bedford


Time: 19:00 Price: £15.00

💃 Join The Kingfisher, Bedford on Friday 22nd May 2026 for a fun-filled drag bingo night!

🕖 TIME:
▪️Doors open : 7:00pm
▪️Start time: 7:30pm

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Hosted by the fabulous Sandy Flaps. Expect cheeky humour, lively bingo rounds and plenty of laughs.

All money raised through ticket sales will be going to local charity Blues Foundation.

Why not make a night of it and book a table for dinner before hand? Book a Table

🎟 TICKET COST:
£15pp – All goes to charity the Blues Foundation.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

😋 Upper Caldecote 2026 EAT FEAST (Last One) - Caldecote Pavilion


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Get ready for an evening of fantastic street food, live music, drinks and lovely community vibes in Upper Caldecote. EAT Feast brings together a range of established local food trucks and caterers, serving up international flavours in a laid back, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re coming for dinner with friends, a family treat, or just fancy trying something new, there’ll be plenty to enjoy.
Food
✅ Live Music
✅ Drinks
✅ Child-friendly
✅ Vegan & veggie options available

🎶 FOOD, MUSIC & COMMUNITY
This is the perfect excuse to skip the takeaway and enjoy a relaxed evening out in your local area instead. Expect great food, good company and a friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Bring the family, meet up with friends, and make the most of this final Upper Caldecote EAT Feast date.

🍴 ABOUT EAT FEAST
EAT Feast showcases a range of established local food trucks and caterers, offering international flavours in a laid back, welcoming atmosphere.
A place to eat, drink, and enjoy time together.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐷 Entry to our farm is free at Knotts of Tempsford although there are different activities you can book  which are chargable, you can these activities via the event link.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm

🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.

👩‍🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm

ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376

🍻 Flitwick Cricket Club Beer Festival 2026


Time: 19:00 - 00:00

🍻 Please come and join Flitwick Cricket Club for our Beer Festival and Family Fun Day with raffle (Saturday 23rd May 2026). May Bank Holiday from Fri 22nd - Sun 24th, 2026.

🍻 BEER FESTIVAL DETAILS
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm - 12am
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 1pm - 12am
▪️Sunday 24th May: 1pm - 12am

Our Beer Festival will run till midnight for 3 nights so make the most of this social event and the Bank Holiday!  Cash and card accepted at the bar.

Please book the Beer Festival tickets in advance via the QR code, or alternatively purchasing from our Flitwick Cricket Club Bar.

Opening up Flitwick Cricket Club to local families, and the Bedfordshire Community.

🎟 BEER FESTIVAL TICKET COST:
Beer Festival Tickets are £7.50 (includes first Barrel Pint!)
BOOK TICKETS HERE

🎉 FAMILY FUN DAY - FREE ENTRY
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 1pm - 6pm

Family Fun Day is on Saturday from 1pm - 6pm, free entry! Please bring cash for children's activities. Card payments are accepted by a majority of stall holders. 

✨️ Inflatables
✨️ Face painting
✨️ Tombola
✨️ Craft Stalls 
✨️ Music
✨️ Games....and more!

We look forward to welcoming you!

🎤 K-Pop All Stars - Grove Theatre, Dunstable


Time: 19:30

🎤 Ride the global K-pop wave with K-POP All Stars – the explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world at Grove Theatre, Dunstable on Friday 22nd May 2026!

▪️AGE INFO
Ages 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult and sat together.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Feel the power of stadium-sized anthems, razor-sharp choreography, and a cast that delivers every beat with precision and passion.

Featuring hits from Blackpink, NewJeans, Katseye, BTS, Itzy, Stray Kids, Twice, Jung Kook, and loads more, the show lights up the stage with breathtaking visuals, original choreography, and non-stop energy from start to finish.

With light sticks glowing across the crowd and chart-topping tracks filling the room, K-POP All Stars captures the excitement, colour, and emotion of the world’s biggest pop movement – all in one unforgettable show.

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £30
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.

☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80

🧺 Picnic in the Park - Bedford Park


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🧺 Join Elcombe House Care Home for a picnic in Bedford Park on Friday 22nd May 2026, 12pm - 2pm

🌳 EVENT DETAILS
Everyone welcome just bring your own picnic, chairs & blankets. Let’s enjoy good company, good food and fresh air altogether. 

🕺Soul Matrix - The Blackhorse, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 19:30

🕺 To all you Soul lovers out there we are pleased to announce that Soulmatrix DJ Ivor Anderson will be back at The Blackhorse, Leighton Buzzard on Friday 22nd May 2026 for another full on night of Soul Jazz Funk House RnB & Afro Beats Reggae.

🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham

Friday 22 May 2026

Time: 18:00 - 19:40

🎪 James Richards Circus has arrived in Great Denham Country Park! Our opening night and our final performance on bank holiday monday are already very busy! Shows last approximately an hourband forty minutes including intermission!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm

💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!

💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service  special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.

🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.

♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18 
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84 
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.

🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🚂 We are open this week Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 4pm. Pop by for a tea/coffee and a nice cake or scone. We'd love to see you at The Ridgmont Heritage Centre.

😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.

Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.

🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!

🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.

❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.

ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

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.

🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+)
  - £11.00/ £10.00
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) -  £5.50 / £5.00
▪️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 around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.
 
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🎉 MK Jeans Carnival 2026 - Campbell Park Amphitheatre, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 21:00

🎉 MK Jeans Carnival 2026 is back for another big summer celebration at Campbell Park Amphitheatre, Milton Keynes! Bring the whole family along on Saturday 23rd May 2026 for a lively community event packed with family entertainment, music, dance, delicious food and more.

🗓 EVENT DETAILS
▪️ Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
▪️ Time: From 12pm - 9pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Free family fun returns to MK - get set for another summer blast! Expect great vibes, big energy and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. Retailers will also be displaying and selling their goods at the event, ranging from clothing, artifacts, arts, catering, jewelleries and other items.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Family-friendly entertainment
▪️ Live music and performances
▪️ Dance on stage and plenty of atmosphere
▪️ Tasty food stalls and refreshments
▪️ Community spirit and summer fun for all ages

👧🏽 MK OASIS CHILDREN ON THE GRAND STAGE
MK Oasis Children will also be performing as part of the day’s entertainment. If you would like your child to take part, you can register your interest using the contact details below.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
07342 300956
📧 Email: info.mandgproductions@yahoo.co.uk
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