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🏹 Archery Sessions at Eyeworth Village Hall


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

🏹 Join us for some fun and archery at our evening sessions on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30pm at Eyeworth Village Hall.

▪️AGE:
Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.

🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn how to shoot real arrows safely in a fun and friendly atmosphere! If you would like to, you can earn badges as you progress, you can find out about scoring, muscle care, shooting etiquette, shooting with disabilities and you can enjoy lots of
crazy fun shoots too!

🗓 2026 SESSION DATES
▪️Mon, 13 April:   6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 20 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 27 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 4 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 11 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 18 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

🎟 TOTAL COST: £54.00
£9 per session = £54.00. You can book your sessions via the event link.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES 
📧 Email: info@perfectaimarchery.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 079395 540775

🚣‍♂️ Intro to Kayaking Over 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre


Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00

🚣‍♂️ Learn the basics of kayaking with this 3 week coached course at Kempston Outdoor Centre, starting on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 6.30pm.

▪️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

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

👶 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

🎪 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.

🕺 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.

💃 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

🎤 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

🎪 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.

❓️ Phil’s Fun Family Quiz - Eyeworth Village Hall


Time: 18:30 - 21:00

🤩 Come along to Phil’s fun-filled Family Quiz. Phil has very kindly written this quiz & is running the evening for us on Saturday 23rd May 2026.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£4 per adult
▪️£2 per child

ℹ️ WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
▪️Teams of up to 6
▪️Option of joining ‘Last Person Standing’ for £1pp
▪️Raffle

🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Please bring your snacks & drinks

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
To book your team’s place:

💖 CHARITY
In aid of Eyeworth Village Hall - charity # 300030

🎧 Garage Nation Summer Day Fest - Brewpoint, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 22:00

🎉 Garage Nation Summer Day Fest at Brewpoint, Bedford is on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Brewpoint, Bedford from 2pm - 10pm.

🎧 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.

🎶 A Noise Annoys (ages 5+) - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Price: £10.00

🎶 A Noise Annoys is a poetry show for all the senses! It features rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Noise Annoys is a poetry show for all the senses! It features.

▪️AGES: 5+


🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Bursting with warm-hearted humour and witty wordplay, Jude takes the audience on a mind-bending journey through the sounds of language and the language of sounds.

There is lots of joy, a healthy dose of nonsense, and a few heartfelt A rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Noise Annoys is a poetry show for all the senses! It features “ moments of beautiful hush.

Using poems, rhymes and tongue-twisters, with physical humour, improvised sounds and hilarious props, Jude finds the annoyance and delight in the things we hear. This is a show that will engage children with the spoken and written word, and leave them full of joy at the possibilities of language.

A Noise Annoys was first performed and developed at Cambridge Junction Theatre, and is supported by the 'Key Seeds' programme at Peterborough Key Theatre (Landmark Theatres) where the tour launched on 3 and 4 May 2025.

🎟 TICKET COST: £10.00 PP

🎶 The 2pm Club Daytime Disco - The Hat Factory, Luton


Time: 14:00 - 18:00

🎉 Luton's most popular day party is back at Hat Factory on Saturday 23rd May 2026!

▪️AGE: 25+


🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Four hours of iconic anthems and pop perfection from the 80s, 90s and 00s - Bon Jovi to Beyonce, Spice Girls to Steps - with night-out energy, confetti cannons, and a room full of people who still know every word.

THE 2PM CLUB works because 2pm on a Saturday means everyone can actually make it. No childcare negotiations. No "I'll see how I feel" messages. One link in the group chat and it's sorted.

Home by 7pm. Still buzzing. Sunday completely yours.

🎟 TICKET COST:
£13.20 or £46.20 for a group of 4 (inc. booking fee)

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

🍻🎉 Flitwick Cricket Club Beer Festival & Family Fun Day 2026


Time: 13:00 - 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!

🌸 Peony Flower Picking 2026- Secret Farm, Moggerhanger


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌸 Step into a sea of colour this weekend and enjoy our beautiful Pick Your Own Peony Experience at The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger.

💐 EVENT DETAILS
Wander through the fields, choose your favourite blooms, and create your own perfect bunch to take home (extra charge to entry)

Make a full day of it with fun for the whole family:
🚜 Go-karts, mini tractors & balance bikes (included)
🏖️ Sand pit & play areas (included)
🚂 Barrel train rides (£3pp)
🏰 Bouncy castles (£3pp

🍟FOOD & DRINK
Tasty treats from our Dutch kitchen and our farm kitchen serving your favourites.

🎟 ENTRY TICKET COST:
▪️Age 3 and above: £5.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️Book your tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm

🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham

Saturday 23 May 2026

Time: 14:00 - 18:40

🎪 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.

🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂 Thomas & Friends™ are back at The Buckingshire Railway Centre this 2026 with the Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour! All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October

🕥 TIMES:

We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).

🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.

Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!

You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email:
office@bucksrailcentre.org

🍻 Flitwick Cricket Club Beer Festival 2026


Time: 13:00 - 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!

🌸 Peony Flower Picking 2026- Secret Farm, Moggerhanger


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌸 Step into a sea of colour this weekend and enjoy our beautiful Pick Your Own Peony Experience at The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger.

💐 EVENT DETAILS
Wander through the fields, choose your favourite blooms, and create your own perfect bunch to take home (extra charge to entry)

Make a full day of it with fun for the whole family:
🚜 Go-karts, mini tractors & balance bikes (included)
🏖️ Sand pit & play areas (included)
🚂 Barrel train rides (£3pp)
🏰 Bouncy castles (£3pp

🍟FOOD & DRINK
Tasty treats from our Dutch kitchen and our farm kitchen serving your favourites.

🎟 ENTRY TICKET COST:
▪️Age 3 and above: £5.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️Book your tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm

🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham

Sunday 24 May 2026

Time: 14:00 - 18:40

🎪 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.

🚣‍♂️ Junior Learn to Row Course 2026 - Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £125.00

🚣‍♂️ Our Junior Holiday Learn to Row courses are a brilliant way for young people to try something new, get active, and gain confidence on the water.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
14th - 16th April
▪️25th - 28th May

Whether they’re brand new to rowing or looking to improve, our experienced coaches create a fun, supportive environment where juniors can learn the basics, develop skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Why choose rowing this holiday?
✔ Learn a new sport
✔ Boost confidence & resilience
✔ Improve fitness outdoors
✔ Make new friends
✔ All equipment provided

Who can join?
• Secondary school age (11-18)
• Able to swim 50m in clothes
• Confident around water

📍 LOCATION
Based at Star Club Rowing, Poynters Boathouse, Bedford, MK40 1QS

🎟 BOOKING:
Places are limited during the holidays and tend to fill fast. Secure your place here.
Please get in touch if the costs are prohibitive. Free and subsidised places are available.

Give them a holiday that’s active, empowering and fun 🚣✨

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
captain@starclubrowing.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 212070
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