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👶 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

🛹 Wigmore Valley Park Skatepark Jam - May 2026


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🛴 Luton, let’s go! The new Wigmore Valley Park build is nearly ready for its first proper session. We’re throwing a massive Opening Jam and you’re all invited.

📍WHEN & WHERE?
▪️Saturday 2 May 2026: 11am - 3pm
▪️Wigmore Valley Park, Luton, LU2 9JB

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A family-friendly day with plenty of prizes to be won, so bring your board, scooter, or bike and get involved.

✨️ Music
✨️ Pro Rider Demos
✨️ Open Competitions
✨️ Stacks of Prizes

What's on:
🎀 A ribbon‑cutting ceremony 
🛹 Skate Jam with Maverick Skateparks (all ages & levels welcome)
🎨 Children’s arts & crafts 
🎶 Music & carnival costumes with UK Centre for Carnival Arts 
☕ Refreshments available at the Royal Voluntary Service kiosk 

🌳 The rest of the park will also be open as usual to enjoy and explore 

🫶 Shoutout to Luton Rising and our incredible sponsors for backing the local scene.

👶 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

🖍 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 

✏️ “Drink ‘n’ Draw” Club - The Prince Of Wales, Ampthill


Time: 19:00 - 21:30 Price: £0.00

✏️ Free entry ‘Drink and Draw’ hosted by Colettejoy.illustrates every Monday, 7pm - 9.30pm at the Prince Of Wales in Ampthill!

▪️AGES: 18+

Whether you love sketching, painting, crochet, stitching or simply fancy a relaxed evening around other creative people, this friendly weekly club is a lovely way to unwind, make something and meet like-minded locals in Bedfordshire.

🫶 ABOUT THE CLUB
This is a free, welcoming creative meet-up where all kinds of makers are invited to join in. There’s no formal class and no pressure – just bring your own art equipment, find a space, grab a drink or some food from the bar if you’d like, and enjoy a sociable evening of making.

✎ Free to join! just turn up!
✎Weekly optional themes announced on socials and Whatsapp every Friday
✎ Any creatives welcome! Drawing, painting, crochet, stitching and more!
✎ Bring your own art equipment
✎ No pressure to have alcohol, order food and drink yourself at the bar :) (18+)

ℹ️ ANY QUESTIONS?
Feel free to join the clubs whatsapp group for updates and to get to know members.
Message if you need any extra information or if you have any questions.

👶 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

✏️ “Drink ‘n’ Draw” Club - The Prince Of Wales, Ampthill


Time: 19:00 - 21:30 Price: £0.00

✏️ Free entry ‘Drink and Draw’ hosted by Colettejoy.illustrates every Monday, 7pm - 9.30pm at the Prince Of Wales in Ampthill!

▪️AGES: 18+

Whether you love sketching, painting, crochet, stitching or simply fancy a relaxed evening around other creative people, this friendly weekly club is a lovely way to unwind, make something and meet like-minded locals in Bedfordshire.

🫶 ABOUT THE CLUB
This is a free, welcoming creative meet-up where all kinds of makers are invited to join in. There’s no formal class and no pressure – just bring your own art equipment, find a space, grab a drink or some food from the bar if you’d like, and enjoy a sociable evening of making.

✎ Free to join! just turn up!
✎Weekly optional themes announced on socials and Whatsapp every Friday
✎ Any creatives welcome! Drawing, painting, crochet, stitching and more!
✎ Bring your own art equipment
✎ No pressure to have alcohol, order food and drink yourself at the bar :) (18+)

ℹ️ ANY QUESTIONS?
Feel free to join the clubs whatsapp group for updates and to get to know members.
Message if you need any extra information or if you have any questions.

👶 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

🖍 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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🎉 Community and Culture Celebration 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🎉 Join Milton Keynes Museum for their Community and Culture Celebration on Saturday 25th July 2026.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

A free, inclusive day bringing people together through creativity, heritage, and shared experiences.

• Free drop-in workshops
• Engaging live performances
• Opportunities to meet local groups
• A vibrant mix of makers, and creative stalls

Whether you want to take part, connect, or simply enjoy the atmosphere - there’s something for everyone.

✅️ ENTRY COST
The Museum will be FREE entry for the day, no pre-booking necessary. 

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
For accessible information click here to find out more.

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
They welcome small dogs inside the Museum buildings (except the Granary Tea Room) but they must be carried. All guide and assisted dogs are always welcome.

Larger dogs can be walked in the grounds but must be kept on leads. Of course, owners are expected to clear up after their dogs

👋 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
If you’re interested in getting involved, MKM would love to hear from you. Our deadlines for applications are Monday 11th May 2026.
Contact Laura:
📧 Email:
Communityoutreach@mkmuseum.org.uk

ℹ️ INFORMATION 
Community and Culture Celebration is made possible by Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Thanks to its donors MKM are able to run this event for its second year - bringing a free, inclusive festival which celebrates our local diversity and heritage, through hands-on activity, performance, and community interpretation.

🖍 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