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🏄♀️ Learn to Paddleboard in 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 8+
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+
📅 COURSE DATES
▪️ Tuesday 19th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 26th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 2nd June 2026
▪️ Plus an additional hire session to use at a time that suits you
⏰ TIMINGS: 6.30pm - 8pm each session lasts 90 minutes.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Perfect for beginners, this Level 1 Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard Course is a great way to get on the water, build confidence and learn the basics of one of the UK’s fastest growing watersports. Set on a calm stretch of the River Great Ouse, it’s designed to be accessible for most people, with Grade 0 flat water paddling and expert coaching throughout.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED
▪️ Stand up paddleboard
▪️ SUP paddle
▪️ Buoyancy aid
▪️ Dry bag if needed
▪️ Bank-based briefing
▪️ Professional coaches
▪️ Certification fee
▪️ Activity equipment
▪️ Paddle UK Start Personal Paddling Award
🧥 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
▪️ Waterproofs
▪️ Wetsuit hire
▪️ Drysuit hire
ℹ️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Across the three weeks, you’ll cover everything from getting on the water and finding your balance, to turning, steering, simple river journeys and self-rescue skills. There’s also the chance to progress onto further SUP levels afterwards.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
Wear comfortable clothes such as gym wear, shorts, a t-shirt or wetsuit, plus water shoes or old trainers. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
🎟 TICKET COST: £115 for the full 3-week coached block
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07934 861692
👥 GROUP BOOKINGS
Private and tailored group bookings are also available on the organiser’s website via the event link.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike
🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.
So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.
🚣♂️ Intro to Kayaking Over 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 8+
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+
📅 2026 COURSE DATES
▪️ Tuesday 19th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 27th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 3nd June 2026
▪️ Includes a free additional hire session to practise your skills
⏰ TIMINGS: 6.30pm - 8pm
Each session lasts 90 minutes.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Perfect for beginners, this Level 1 Intro to Kayaking Course is a great way to build confidence on the water and develop your paddling skills with support from professional coaches. The course is Grade 0, meaning it takes place on flat water and should be within most people’s abilities.
Set on a calm stretch of the River Great Ouse, it’s designed to be accessible for most people, with Grade 0 flat water paddling and expert coaching throughout.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED?
▪️Kayak / craft hire
▪️Paddles
▪️Buoyancy aid
▪️Dry bag if needed
▪️Bank based briefing
▪️Professional coaching
▪️Opportunity to try a variety of kayaks
🎟 TICKET COST: £115 for the full 3-week coached block
ℹ️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Over the 3 weeks, paddlers will cover key introductory skills including forward and backward paddling, turning, steering, support strokes, simple river journeys, capsize drills, self rescue and peer rescue. This course is designed as a stepping stone towards becoming a more confident and independent kayaker.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
Wear comfortable clothing such as gym wear, shorts, a t-shirt or wetsuit, plus water shoes or old trainers. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. Waterproofs, wetsuits and drysuits may also be available on request.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07934 861692
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 11:20 Price: £3.00
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️Thursday's
▪️ 9:30am - 10:20am & 10:30am - 11:20am
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.
👩🍳 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 ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday.
🌧 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.
🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600
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🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
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.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 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
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 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
🍻 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!
🧺 Picnic in the Park - Bedford Park
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🌳 EVENT DETAILS
Everyone welcome just bring your own picnic, chairs & blankets. Let’s enjoy good company, good food and fresh air altogether.
🎉 MK Jeans Carnival 2026 - Campbell Park Amphitheatre, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 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
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, charges apply.
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting
AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.
💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.
🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30
🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.
☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com
🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
🚘 Graveley Fruit Farm Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:30 - 11:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️7:30- 9:30 am buyers entry £1
▪️9:30am onwards buyers entry 50p
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️7:00 am sellers entry £10 any vehicle
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🚤 Model Boat Mayhem 2026 - Wickteed Park, Northamptonshire
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 10am – 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 10am – 4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This spectacular annual rally brings together one of the largest collection of model boats in the country. The event gathers enthusiasts from across the country to showcase, operate, and engage around the world of model boating. Find out more by heading to our website via the event link.
⛺️ WANT TO CAMP?
If you’re looking to stay the weekend, why not book onto Wicksteed Park’s campsite here.
📍LOCATION
Model Boat Lake at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 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
🎉 FoodDrunk 2026 - Esquires, Bedford
Time: 13:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
FoodDrunk takes over the indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring a whole host of great bands, great DJs and even better street food - all ages welcome and kick off for lunch at 1pm.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524
🎧 Garage Nation Summer Day Fest - Brewpoint, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 22:00
🎧 DJ'S
with DJ Luck & MC Neat +more
🤪 AFTER PARTY
An optional after party at The Auction Room is on from 10pm - 4am where add on tickets can be purchased. ID is required.
(1 Duke St, Bedford MK40 3HD)
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £24.95
Tickets can be purchased via the event link.
🚶♂️Cliffton Sale Trail - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
🗺 Sale Locations
📍No.Address
01 | 67 Clifton Road
02 | 180 Shefford Road
03 | 12 Knolls Way
04 | 89 Shefford Road
05 | 78 Shefford Road
06 | 76 Shefford Road
07 | 12 Spring Road
08 | 13 Fairfax Close
09 | 4 Fairfax Close
10 | 39 Shefford Road
11 | 25 Herberts Meadow
12 | 9 Herberts Meadow
13 | 9 Legate Place
14 | 23 Legate Place
15 | 7 New Road
16 | 10 Broad Street
17 | Trimulgherry Cottage,
9 Church Street
18 | Lavender Cottage,
1 Church Street
19 | 8 Haycock Gardens
20 | 33 Haycock Gardens
21 | 42 Haycock Gardens
22 | 33a Hitchin Lane
23 | 7 Olivier Way
24 | 9 Yew Tree Walk
25 | 3 Yew Tree Walk
26 | 43 Brickle Place
27 | Garage 14 and 15 Whiston Crescent
28 | 57 Stockbridge Road
29 | 64 Church Street
