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🧒 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

🎨 Into the Autumn Woods – A Brush & Brew Painting Experience - Hub & Spoke Cafe, Harlington


Time: 19:30 - 21:00 Price: £25.50

🍂 Into the Autumn Woods – A Brush & Brew Painting Experience & The Hub & Spoke in Harlington, Bedfordshire.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Monday, 20th October: 19:30 – 21:30 
▪️Tuesday, 28th October:  19:30 – 21:30 

🖌 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Join hosts Leigh & Hannah for a magical evening of creativity and seasonal delight, brought to you by Brush & Brew. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this guided acrylic painting session is designed for all skill levels.

🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ A 2-hour guided painting session where you'll create a stunning autumnal woodland scene
✨️ All supplies provided: paints, brushes, aprons, and canvas
✨️ A welcome glass of bubbles to toast the evening
✨️ A delicious seasonal drink treat from The Hub and Spoke

🎟 TICKET COST: £25.50 per person

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS:
Spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged!  You can reseve your spot via Instagram or Facebook.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07581488527
📧 Email: leighspary@hotmail.co.uk

👀 FACEBOOK BLOG FROM WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE - Click here 

✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church


Time: 09:30 - 15:00

✨️ Biggleswade Baptist Church: Early Years Tuesdays. All sessions are free and no booking is needed. 

ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.

Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am 

Who’s it for? All pre-school children 
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation. 
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.

🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm 

Who’s it for? Parents and carers 
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.

👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm 

Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only 
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.

ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk

🧒 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

☕️🍰 Pop Up Tea Room at Chalgrave Memorial Hall


Time: 11:00 - 13:00

☕️🍰 Do come along for some great home bakes this Wednesday at Charlgrave Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.

🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm

🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets

🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️
January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th

💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn


Time: 10:00 - 13:00

💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.

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

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

💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.

👶 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

🗿 Shrunken Head Workshop - Ollie Vees Tiki Lounge


Time: 19:30 - 23:00 Price: £20.00

🗿 Hands-on, eerie, and a little bit tiki. Craft your own Shrunken Head & enjoy a spooky punch cocktail.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us every Wednesday this October 2025
(1, 8, 15, 22, 29) for a Shrunken Head Workshop from 7:30–11pm.

We’ll supply materials, guidance, and a spooky punch to fuel your creativity.

🎟 TICKET COST:
£20 per person. Grab your ticket before they disappear.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 851726
📧 Email:
ollieveestikilounge@gmail.com
📱Mobile:
07908 105 341

🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 10:50

🌳 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.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Thu 18 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 25 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 02 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 09 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 16 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 23 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 30 Oct 2025

👩‍🍳 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/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.

👶 AGE: Under 5's

🕙 A CHOICE OF TIMES
▪️
10:00am - 10:50am
▪️11:00am - 11:50am

🎟 TICKETS:
(Book via the event link)
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults.

🗺 Fantasy Map Drawing and Miniatures Painting - Sandringham Hub, Houghton Regis


Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Price: £5.00

🗺 Join us for a beginner friendly art session: Fantasy Map Drawing and Miniatures Painting at the Sandringham Hub in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
▪️November 13th, 20th, 27th
▪️December 4th, 11th

▪️AGES:
Suitable for ages 14+, Staff and Volunteers are Enhanced DBS checked. Please let us know if you require a carer or guardian with you, who will not be participating, as we will reserve them a chair free of charge.

ℹ️ ABOUT US
More Than Board Games is a new Social Enterprise, created to unite and support people using the power of board games. We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, money we make from ticket sales is used to fund community projects hosted by More Than Board Games.

This event is run by More Than Board Games, in partnership and shared space with Sew What Have I Found For You.

More Than Board Games Community Interest Company is a proud member of the Safe Space Alliance.

✅️ NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Perfect for D&D, TTRPG and Warhammer fans or those looking for an accessible way into a new hobby. Step-by-step assistance, friendly hosts, free refreshments all evening.

✅️ WHAT'S INCLUDED?
No experience or materials needed, we provide everything. (Yes, even a primed miniature figurine!). If you would like to bring your own miniatures, then you are welcome do so. We ask that you still purchase a ticket to reserve a space.

📍HOW TO FIND US
▪️Location: 48 Sandringham Dr, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5UP
▪️By Car: The Hub is close to both Houghton Regis and Dunstable town centre. It can be reached via Junction 11 (Luton) of the M1 motorway and is within easy reach of the A5 in Dunstable.
▪️Bus Stops: Milton Way and Windsor Drive serviced by Arriva: A & Z Busses
▪️Train Stations: The nearest stations are Leagrave and Luton

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Free, unreserved, on street parking: Sandringham Drive and Tudor Drive

♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
Stepfree access throughout the entire building. Main entrance door: 74cm - 154cm. Meeting room door:90cm. Table height: 72cm & 78cm. Wheelchair access toilet onsite.

📧 ENQUIRIES
If you require anymore information for this event please contact our friendly team at events@morethanboardgames.co.uk

🎟 TICKET COST: £5 person - plus ticket fee. 

💃🕺 Zest Friday Freestyle at The Addison Centre, Kempston


Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £12.00

💃The Addison Centre in Kempston has been home to Ceroc Bedford since the mid-'90s. Weekly Thursday classes and monthly Friday freestyles form the backbone of the Ceroc community we know and love.

The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.

❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.

🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.

☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.

🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card

💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS:
£16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk

🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️
25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September 
▪️24th October 
▪️28th November 
▪️19th December 

👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church


Time: 09:15 - 11:15

👶 King's Tots in at King's Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
▪️Term time only

👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.

🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family

🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here

📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.

🌳 Forest School, Home Education - Ampthill Park


Time: 12:45 - 14:45

🌳 Especially for Home Educating families.
We will spend a couple of hours in the woods. Free play and socializing is our main focus with activities to do if chosen.


🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring, fire lighting (weather permitting), den building, tool use, mud kitchen, woodland arts and crafts and nature ID available.

Time for parents to chat while children play and learn in a safe environment,

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Fri, 26 Sep: 12:45pm – 2:45pm 
▪️Fri, 3 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm 
▪️Fri, 10 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm 
▪️Fri, 17 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm 
▪️Fri, 24 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm 

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION/ CANCELLATIONS
Come rain or shine we'll be out having fun exploring the woods. If we need to cancel a session due to the weather/staff illness we will move it to the next block or issue a refund if you're not returning for a new block.

📍 INSTRUCTIONS
As everyone arrives at the park at different times it is difficult to meet at the centre. Please make your way to the wood for 1pm which is when we aim to get started.

How To Find Us - we will be in Russett's Plantation behind the play area which is accessible via a gate from the play area and Woburn Road.

🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION
You can see the cost of the booking & block sessions via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07811 087322

🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling


Time: 20:00

🥳 Friday Party Night – Enjoy UNLIMITED bowling from 8PM – Very Late!

🎳 DETAILS
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!

🏆 Lots of prizes to be won!!

▪️COST - £15 per person

ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK:
☎️ Call us on: 01582 47 27 27

🔮 Woburn Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Fair - October 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎃 Halloween Weekend.....Perfect time for a Mind Body Spirit Fair! Halloween has its origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain! The Celts believed that believe that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world break down during Samhain, allowing more interaction with the dead!

WHAT TO EXPECT
🔮 Great time to visit one of our fantastic readers for a 1-1 reading!

😌 If you're in need of a bit of R&R visit one of our holistic therapists, masseurs or healers!

🎁 You can also pick up a few early Christmas presents..... with a difference. Or, maybe, just treat yourself to something nice from one of our retail stalls - healthy living products, crystals, jewellery, arts, crafts and much more!

🎃 Join us at Woburn's Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Show and get ready for the spooky season!

👋 EXHIBITORS
Fancy exhibiting at this show, or one of our other events?  We’re always looking for great retailers, therapists, masseurs, consultants and readers to join the Deer Spirit Family.
Retailers: Anything to do with wellbeing, healthy living, beauty & pamper, movement, yoga, relaxation, self-help, course providers, arts, crafts & jewellery, anything you think would be a good fit! C lick here for details and exhibitor booking forms:

https://www.deerspirit.co.uk/how-to-book-an-exhibitor-space 

https://www.deerspirit.co.uk/mind-body-spirit-shows

🕺Free Kids Party - The Market Cross, Dunstable


Time: 12:00 - 14:00

🕺 Saturday Afternoon kids disco (12–2pm) at The Market Cross in Dunstable.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mini movers, get ready to boogie!
Dancing, games, glowsticks & prizes. The perfect way to tire them out!

😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website:
https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September 
▪️Saturday 25th October 
▪️Saturday 29th November 

✏️ The BIG Draw at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

✏️ Join us over October half term 2025 as Stockwood gets involved in the “The Big Draw.” Free!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️
25th October - 31st October
▪️11am - 5pm

▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.

🖼 EVENT DETAILS
This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme ‘Drawn Together’, highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone’s creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
No need to book, just drop in and speak to a member of staff when you arrive.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

👻🎧 Halloween Club Night - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 21:00 - 01:00 Price: £5.00

👻 Join us in collaboration with Pride in Luton for an evening of ghost busting bangers and spooky tunes til late as we get the chills flowing in time for Halloween. Dance the night away in The Fabulous Hatter, an inclusive space where everyone is welcome.

🎶 GRAB YOUR BROOM STICKS AT 1AM!
The tunes will be going right through until 1am.

▪️AGE: 18+

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Tickets are limited so make sure you book yours early!

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
For inquiries about accessibility please contact:
☎️ 01582 878 100
📧
boxoffice@culturetrust.com
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💘 Free Entry Single & Mingle Party - The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 20:00

💘 Are you a local Single looking to meet someone new?

🍹WHAT TO EXPECT
Then why not join us at The Crown in Flitwick from 8pm on Saturday 25th October 2025.
Mixing it up this time and welcoming LIVE BAND - The Life of Riley - Irish and high energy from 9pm!

✅️ All ages over 18 welcome!
✅️ Free entry!

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136