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πŸ‘Ά Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

πŸ‘Ά STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!

HOW MUCH?
πŸ”ΈοΈFrom 9.30am - Child is Β£5
πŸ”ΈοΈFrom 10.00am - Chilld is Β£3
πŸ”ΈοΈAdditional child: Β£2.50
πŸ”ΈοΈBabies: Free

WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.

REFRESHMENTS
β˜• Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults

πŸ’₯ NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org

πŸŒ„ Late risers dawn chorus bird walk at Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine


Time: 07:00 - 10:00 Price: Β£4.00

🐦 Experience the magic of the dawn chorus - but just at a later time! With spring coming to an end, birds are nesting, clutches are hatching, and the spectacles of the dawn chorus is in full force.

As migratory species settle at the Millennium Country Park, we will be on the lookout for some of our most spectacular bird species. From the extravagant song of the nightingale, the repetitive call of a cuckoo, and maybe even the purr of a turtle dove, you will leave our great dawn chorus bird walk inspired by the beauty of nature.

πŸŒ„ EVENT DETAILS
The late risers dawn chorus bird walk is a 3 hour walk starting at 07:00am in the mixed habitats of the Millennium Country Park and finishing in our beautiful Wetlands Nature Reserve.

ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
β–ͺ️Bring your own binoculars if you have them. If you don’t have you own binoculars, don’t worry, our team will be able to equip you.
β–ͺ️No dogs are allowed on this walk
β–ͺ️Please dress for the weather and make sure to wear sturdy footwear
β–ͺ️Parking charges will apply - Friends of the Forest get free parking all year round at the Forest Centre click here to find out more.

β™Ώ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Many of the Millennium Country Park paths are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, and we have accessible toilets on site. For this event we will be venturing onto the callow mounds which has varied footpaths that are not all highly accessible.

🎟 TICKETS COST: £4.00
You can book tickets via the event link.


CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01234 767037
πŸ“§ Email: info@marstonvale.org

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org

Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry

Saturday 10 May 2025

Time: 13:30 - 16:30

Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.

It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS
β–ͺ️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
β–ͺ️June 29th
β–ͺ️July 27th
β–ͺ️August 31st
β–ͺ️September 13th, 14th & 28th


Please be aware
⭐️
The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.

⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.

⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.

⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.

🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).

🎩 History Festival at Milton Keynes Museum (Pay once and visit for free all year!) - May 2025


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🎩 This May, get even closer to the past, with the return of our popular History Festival spanning nearly 2,000 years of history in one weekend!

πŸ—“ DATES
β–ͺ️Saturday 10th May 2025
β–ͺ️Sunday 11th May 2025


πŸ”± WHAT TO EXPECT
Wander around the tent village set up in the Museum grounds and travel back in time to meet Romans, Tudors, Civil War Soldiers, Suffragettes and many more!

πŸ”₯ RE-ENACTORS
Nearly 100 re-enactors will be roaming around the Museum throughout the weekend ready to answer your burning questions about life in the past.

All the re-enactors will be entertaining across the site all weekend, and taking turns to give demonstrations in the ever popular arena.

πŸͺ™ HANDS ON ACTIVITIES 
Aside from watching the action and interacting with those figures from our history, youngsters can get hands-on with activities including mosaic making and sandbox digging.

🎲 THE MUSEUM 
All the Museum’s usual attractions will be open too; you will be able to play parlour games, browse the street of shops, discover more about the history of communication and see the history of transport – complete with the tram that once took workers from Stony Stratford to Wolverton works.

πŸ₯ͺ FOOD & DRINK
If hunger bites, bite back with a visit to the Granary Tea Room, with its affordable, tempting variety of hot and cold sandwiches and sweet treats, and the best cakes for miles around.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year!
β–ͺ️Adult: Β£17.50
β–ͺ️Child 5 – 16 years: Β£12.00
β–ͺ️Under 5: Free
β–ͺ️ Family 2 adults and up to 4 children: Β£45.00
β–ͺ️Over 65s, student and disabled. One carer free of charge per concession Β£13.50
β–ͺ️Free entry for Blue Peter badge holders!

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org

Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry

Sunday 11 May 2025

Time: 13:30 - 16:30

Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.

It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS
β–ͺ️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
β–ͺ️June 29th
β–ͺ️July 27th
β–ͺ️August 31st
β–ͺ️September 13th, 14th & 28th


Please be aware
⭐️
The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.

⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.

⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.

⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.

🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).

🎩 History Festival at Milton Keynes Museum (Pay once and visit for free all year!) - May 2025


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🎩 This May, get even closer to the past, with the return of our popular History Festival spanning nearly 2,000 years of history in one weekend!

πŸ—“ DATES
β–ͺ️Saturday 10th May 2025
β–ͺ️Sunday 11th May 2025


πŸ”± WHAT TO EXPECT
Wander around the tent village set up in the Museum grounds and travel back in time to meet Romans, Tudors, Civil War Soldiers, Suffragettes and many more!

πŸ”₯ RE-ENACTORS
Nearly 100 re-enactors will be roaming around the Museum throughout the weekend ready to answer your burning questions about life in the past.

All the re-enactors will be entertaining across the site all weekend, and taking turns to give demonstrations in the ever popular arena.

πŸͺ™ HANDS ON ACTIVITIES 
Aside from watching the action and interacting with those figures from our history, youngsters can get hands-on with activities including mosaic making and sandbox digging.

🎲 THE MUSEUM 
All the Museum’s usual attractions will be open too; you will be able to play parlour games, browse the street of shops, discover more about the history of communication and see the history of transport – complete with the tram that once took workers from Stony Stratford to Wolverton works.

πŸ₯ͺ FOOD & DRINK
If hunger bites, bite back with a visit to the Granary Tea Room, with its affordable, tempting variety of hot and cold sandwiches and sweet treats, and the best cakes for miles around.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year!
β–ͺ️Adult: Β£17.50
β–ͺ️Child 5 – 16 years: Β£12.00
β–ͺ️Under 5: Free
β–ͺ️ Family 2 adults and up to 4 children: Β£45.00
β–ͺ️Over 65s, student and disabled. One carer free of charge per concession Β£13.50
β–ͺ️Free entry for Blue Peter badge holders!

πŸ“– A Talk on Interesting and famous people buried in Highgate Cemetery at Trinity Methodist Church, Biggleswade


Time: 19:30 - 21:00

πŸ“– A talk by Gill Price at Trinity Methodist Church in Biggleswade on Highgate Cemetery - interesting and famous people buried in one of London's Victorian burial grounds

πŸ•’ TIME

usually at 7:30pm for 8:00pm, on the first Monday of each month (except for Public Holidays when we move to the second Monday). Speakers provide a variety of talks and presentations.

πŸ—Ί WHERE?
Biggleswade History Society meets monthly at the Trinity Methodist Church, Shortmead Street Biggleswade,

🎟 ENTRY COSTS -  PAY ON THE NIGHT:
Meetings are free of charge for members with visitors are very welcome to attend for a charge of Β£4.00 per meeting. All welcome, no pre-booking required, pay on the night.

Little City at Wootton Community Centre


πŸ§’ Join us for an hour and 10 mins of role play fun for little ones. Will they be a hairdresser, doctor or shopkeeper first? Or perhaps something else in our purpose built Little City designed for children aged 6 and under.

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Join us for 1hr 15mins of role play fun at Wootton Community Centre!

SESSION TIMES:

β–ͺ️09:20am
β–ͺ️10:45am

⭐️ AGES: 6 & Under
Non-walking baby siblings are free with a paying child and do not need a ticket. If possible please leave pushchairs outside the venue to allow for as much space as possible to play.

πŸ˜‹ SNACK INFORMATION
Snacks and refreshments will be available to buy at most events. Any snacks are to be eaten to the side away from toys and equipment. In a bid to help reduce our waste we encourage you to bring your own reusable cup and, in doing so, you will be entered into our draw to win a free session (drawn quarterly). We also ask if you bring your own snacks, that you avoid any items with nuts in them.

🎫 TICKET PRICE
(You can book via the event link)

β–ͺ️One Child: Β£8.95
This ticket is for 1 child (no ticket required for non walking baby siblings)

β–ͺ️Two Children: Β£16.90  
Group ticket for 2 people
This ticket is for 2 children (no ticket required for non walking baby siblings)

β–ͺ️Three Children: Β£23.85
Group ticket for 3 people
This ticket is for 3 children (no ticket required for non walking baby siblings)

β–ͺ️Extra Adult: Β£3.50
Each booking includes one free adult, any additional adults can be added here.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions before the event, please get in touch at jen@littlecityuk.com

πŸ’ FREE Valuation Day - Woburn


Time: 10:00 - 13:00

πŸ’ Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.

TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm

πŸ’Ž FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.

πŸ’· Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.

🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 10:50 Price: Β£1.00

🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.

That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from β€˜cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.

πŸ“WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

πŸ‘Ά AGE: Under 5's

TIME: 10.00am - 10.50am

🎟 TICKETS: £1.00pp (Book via the event link)
Please purchase one ticket per person attending including adults and children. Maximum 3 children per adult. We do not refund bookings.

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org

πŸ‘Ά Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

πŸ‘Ά STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!

HOW MUCH?
πŸ”ΈοΈFrom 9.30am - Child is Β£5
πŸ”ΈοΈFrom 10.00am - Chilld is Β£3
πŸ”ΈοΈAdditional child: Β£2.50
πŸ”ΈοΈBabies: Free

WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.

REFRESHMENTS
β˜• Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults

πŸ’₯ NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org
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🌎 AROUND THE WORLD 2025 IN DUNSTABLE - FREE ENTRY


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🎊 Leave your passports at home and come down to Priory Gardens in Dunstable to experience an β€˜Around the World’ trip!

🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT
This event will showcase a wide range of activities and entertainment from different cultures and traditions from around the world including:
⭐️ Dance, 
⭐️ Music, 
⭐️ Hands on activities, 
⭐️ Storytelling, 
⭐️ Animals, 
⭐️ Children’s arts and crafts plus much more! 
⭐️ Stalls & food concessions also on site.

πŸ‘‹ Meet local community groups to explore and learn more about Dunstable’s heritage and past.  

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org

πŸ“– FREE - Toby's Tall Tales at The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:30

πŸ“š Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery on a creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

β–ͺ️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

βœ…οΈ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.

πŸ—“ TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
β–ͺ️
Sunday 13th April
β–ͺ️Sunday 18th May
β–ͺ️Sunday 15th June
β–ͺ️Sunday 20th July

ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.

CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618

πŸ› Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£0.00

🏑A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
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)

πŸ“– SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜the Visitation’.

πŸ§’ FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

β˜• 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

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

β™ΏπŸ…ΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
πŸ“§ museum@panaceatrust.org