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☕ Coffee & Stories with Museum Friends - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Join MacIntyre, St Albans Museums' 'Community in Residence' for 2026, for a friendly monthly drop-in session.

🗓 2026 THEMES & DATES

▪️Time: Thursdays 11:00 to 12:30
▪️Price: Free – Just drop in!

🚌 5th March: Transport
🛍 2th April: Shops And Shopping
🏏 7th May: Sports And Games
🌸 4th June: Glorious Gardens

WHAT TO EXPECT
To kick off a year of collaboration, everyone is invited to these welcoming gatherings. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hot drink, meet new people, and discover the stories behind the museum's fascinating collection.

 These sessions are all about community and conversation. There will be tea and biscuits, friendly faces, and a unique insight into museum objects. Each month focuses on a different theme, sparking memories and interesting chats.

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and company—we would love to meet you!

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ ABOUT THE ORGANISER
MacIntyre - Providing Support...Your Way
MacIntyre is a registered charity (Number 250840) dedicated to providing support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Dunstable


Time: 12:00 - 13:00

☕️ Come and join us on Thursday 7 May 2026 for Chatty Café at Bennett's Café from 11 am to 12 noon.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Drop in, grab a drink, and chat with our member of the team and play from board games. 

The Chatty Cafe Scheme at Bennett's takes place on the first Thursday of each month!

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 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!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ 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.

🅿️ 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.

📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🎡⭐️

🎤 Karaoke at The Bell, Toddington


Time: 20:30

🎶 We have a packed weekend for you all starting at The Bell in Toddington.

🎤 Friday 8th May 2026
Karaoke from 8:30pm

🕺Saturday 9th May 2026
The Wilson show from 9pm

🌎 World Food Festival 2026 - Welwyn Garden Town Centre


Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🌍 WGC World Food Festival returns to Welwyn Garden City for a full weekend of flavour, entertainment and family fun!

Organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, this popular 2-day festival brings together award-winning food traders, world street food, live performances and plenty to keep all ages entertained.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th May: 11am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 11am - 6pm

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Prepare for a mouth-watering journey around the world with cuisines from across the globe. From Iraq/Persia, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, Greece, Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Italy and beyond, there’s something for every craving. Expect everything from sizzling stir-fries and gourmet burgers to paella, pizza, crepes, churros, dumplings, waffles, sweet treats and plant-based soul food.

🍹 FOOD & DRINK TRADERS
Confirmed names include Amani Kitchen, Chicken George, Avila London, Churros Boyz, Craft & Cleaver, El Asado, So Solid Sando, La Pitta Catering, Momo Nepalese Street Food, Maya Street Food, Punjabi Shack, The Jerk Hub, The Noodle & Dumpling Bar, Mama Mexican, Papa Paella, Yom and many more. Plus Banquet Inn Bars will be serving cold beers, prosecco, gin, spirits and mixers.

🎶 WORLD MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The World Music Stage will be packed with music and dance performances hosted by DJ Castro Afro, bringing feel-good sounds from Brazilian boogie funk and Colombian cumbia to salsa, Arabic disco and West African Afrobeats. You can also enjoy live music, street entertainment, cooking demonstrations and competitions throughout the day.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KIDS FUN ZONE
Families are well catered for with a Children’s Fun Zone outside The Howard Centre, featuring rides and attractions including a Ferris Wheel, trampolines, samba balloons, inflatable bumper cars, toxic wipe out and an inflatable slide.

So instead of staying in, head to Welwyn Garden City for a brilliant weekend of global flavours, community vibes and festival fun.

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
🗓 Saturday 9th May
Ample paid parking is available at:
▪️The Howard Centre
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Sainsbury’s
▪️Campus West

🗓 Sunday 10th May
Enjoy FREE parking in all Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks, including:
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Campus West
▪️Cherry Tree
▪️Campus East (Upper & Lower)

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
️ Phone: 01707 497930
📧 Email: bid@welwyngarden.co.uk
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🚗 Daventry Motorfest 2026 - The Hollow, Daventry


Time: 11:00 - 16:30

🚗 Daventry Motorfest 2026 is set to bring The Hollow to life on Saturday 9th May 2026 from 11am with a fantastic celebration of style, sound and classic motoring. Free entry!

Whether you’re into timeless classics, modern supercars, custom builds, motorbikes or vintage commercial vehicles, this family-friendly motor festival is all about bringing enthusiasts together to share their passion for anything motor powered.

🏁 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐ Classic Cars & Modern Supercars
⭐ Motorbikes & Custom Builds
⭐ Commercial & Vintage Vehicles
⭐ Trade Stalls & Club Displays
⭐ Food & Drink
⭐ Family Fun
⭐ Auto Jumble

🌟 SPECIAL FEATURES

🤩 Chloe Jones
Chloe started racing in 2015 when she was just 11 years old, beginning her journey on a Mini Moto in the British Mini Bike Championship Novice class riding a Series 1 Polini.

🚗 Historic & Classic Competition Cars
See old racing cars and museum pieces, with some still actively competing across the country and around the world.

🇬🇧 Iconic British Cars
Celebrate the heritage of British motoring with a display of vehicles from a time when “Made in Britain” meant something truly special in car manufacturing.

🎶 Danetre Ukulele Orchestra
A group of like-minded musicians who have come together to form the Danetre Ukulele Orchestra (“DUO”), adding even more atmosphere to the day.

🍔 CLASSICS, FOOD STALLS & MORE
Browse the vehicles, enjoy the stalls, grab some food and make a full day of it with plenty to see for all ages.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Want to show your own vehicle?
Individual vehicle registration (vehicle + 2 passengers): £5 including booking fee. You can register on the website via the event link.


🅿️ FREE PARKING!

♿ DISABLED ACCESS

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email:
festival@davmotorfest.co.uk

🏍 Flitwick Bike Night - The Swan


Time: 17:00

🏍 Flitwick Bike Night is revving up for its very first meet on Saturday 9th May 2026 at The Swan and all bike fans are invited down to the pub for a free evening of bikes, food, music and community in Flitwick.

ℹ️ ABOUT
This first-ever Flitwick Bike Night is all about bringing local riders and enthusiasts together for a relaxed, welcoming evening. Whether you’re arriving on two wheels, three wheels, or simply coming along to enjoy the atmosphere, it’s a great chance to meet fellow bike lovers and help shape future events in the area.

🏍 WHO’S WELCOME?
▪️ Bikes
▪️ Scooters
▪️ Trikes
▪️ Anyone who enjoys the local bike scene

WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s a social get-together with a friendly pub atmosphere, ideal for chatting with other riders, showing off your machine, and supporting a brand new local bike night in Bedfordshire.

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY
Organisers are keen to hear what people would like from future bike nights, so come along and share your ideas. It’s also a chance to suggest what you’d like to see at the upcoming show on 16th August.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

🚣‍♀️ Berkhamsted Floating Market - May 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Floating Market Magic in Historic Berkhamsted! Get ready! The Roving Canal Traders Association Floating Market is dropping anchor in the heart of Berkhamsted for a brilliant weekend by the water.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10am - 5pm

DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL
Browse a wonderful line-up of narrowboats and widebeams selling hand-crafted treasures and one-off finds, including:

💎 Mystic & Magic – crystals and spiritual goodies
🎨 Artisan Goods – quirky artwork and handmade creations
🎁 Unique Gifts – canal-side crafts and unusual treats
😋 Culinary Delights – tasty bites to enjoy as you wander

🏰 AN IDEA FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO DO
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm everyday. Dogs on leads are welcome.

🅿️ LOCAL TIP
The market is conveniently located near Waitrose, making it easy to park nearby and head straight to the towpath for a lovely afternoon by the water.

📍 WHERE?
▪️ Location: Grand Union Canal Towpath, opposite Waitrose, between Lock 52 & 53
▪️ Postcode: HP4 1HS
▪️ What3Words: ///Gent.Handrail.Birthing 

🍹Caribbean Day at The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 15:00

🍹Our ever popular Caribbean Day is back at The Crown, Flitwick on Saturday 9th May 2026 from 3pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Think Caribbean food, rum punch, cocktails, music and a steel band! We are excited to be welcoming a new up and coming live singer too! 

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 14:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🎡⭐️

🕺 The Wilson Show - The Bell, Toddington


Time: 21:00

🕺 On Saturday 9th May 2026 The Wilson show will be playing live from 9pm ar The Bell in Toddington.

🎶 MUSIC
Playing 50/60's rock and roll, soul, party hits, reggae.



🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 07:00

🚗 U-boot is open every Saturday morning (weather dependent) in Baldock.

🛍 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

🎡 Kempston Funfair - May 2026


Time: 13:00 - 21:00

🎡 Kempston FUNFAIR is back for May 2026! Free entry! Keep an eye out for a 2 FOR 1 leaflets! AMAZING VALUE! Free entry!

Thrills Rides - Family Rides - Kids Rides!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES

✅ Saturday 9th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 10th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Monday 11th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Friday 15th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Saturday 16th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 17th May:  1:00pm - 7:00pm

DISCOUNT DAYS - 2 TOKENS PER RIDE
⭐️ Monday 11th May 2026
⭐️ Friday 15th May 2026

🎟 TOKEN COST
Tokens can be purchased on arrival, cash or Card accepted!
▪️1 Token = £1.20
▪️10 Tokens = £10.00

RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil 
🚀 JetFire 
🔥 InFerno 
🚗 Dodgems 
🌪️ Twister 
⚡️Waltzer 
🇺🇸 Alcatraz 
🚂 Runaway Train 
🚖 City Cars 
🛞 Race O Rama 
🚒 Monster Trucks 
🌈 Play Centre 
🏎️ BumperCarz 
🔴 Bungees 
🌊 Waze Swinger 
🛝 Mega Slide 
🎰 Games Stalls 
🐤 Hook A Duck...& LOADS MORE!

♨️ BBQ & Live Music - Meppershall Social Club


Time: 16:00 - 23:00

♨️ Looking for something to do this weekend? Saturday 9th May 2026 we have a  BBQ & Live Vocals. We’re firing up the grill and bringing the tunes!

🕓 TIMES:
▪️The BBQ: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
▪️Entertainment: 8:00 PM

🎶 MUSIC
Stick around for Markus & Adam singing live to keep the party going all night.

ℹ️ WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
✅️ Play park opposite 
✅️ Wheelchair friendly 
✅️ Free parking (including blue badge parking)
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Family friendly 
✅️ Non members welcome

🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🛍 Come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere. 

🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm and Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.

📍Location:
Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ

🗓 MARKET DATES FOR 2026
 (Dates may change)

▪️Sunday May 10th 
▪️Sunday June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th 
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th 
▪️Sunday October 11th 
▪️Sunday November 8th 
▪️Sunday December 13th 

🚘 Stoke Golden Classics 2026 - Stoke Goldington Village Hall


Time: 09:30

🚗 Stokes Golden Classics is back for another fantastic year in the wonderful village of Stoke Goldington - and 2026 is set to be bigger and better than ever. Free entry!

🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Sunday 10th May 2026
▪️Display vehicles can arrive from 9.30am.
▪️Open to the public from 12pm.

🚗 WANT TO DISPLAY YOUR CAR?
There’s no need to book this year for display vehicles - it’s simply first come, first served, so arrive early to secure your place.

🤩 EVENT DETAILS

Widely regarded as a highlight of the local calendar, this much-loved Bedfordshire classic car show has been growing year after year, drawing in enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the area. With over 260 beautiful classic cars displayed in previous years, it’s always a brilliant day out with plenty to see.

The Stokes Golden Classics Car Show is a wonderful celebration of classic motoring and village spirit, whether you’re bringing along your pride and joy or just heading over to admire the lineup.

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️
A fantastic display of classic cars
✨️ Awards for the best-looking vehicles
✨️ Amazing BBQ and bar run by the Village Hall committee
✨️ Craft stalls in the hall
✨️ Additional stalls adding to the festive atmosphere
✨️ A great family-friendly day out in the heart of the community

🅿️ PUBLIC PARKING INFORMATION
Public car parking will be sign posted and a small donation to Willen Hospice would be amazing.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES / CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Mike.Dancy1690@gmail.com

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September

🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044 
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