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🏄‍♀️ Learn to Paddleboard in 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre


Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00

🏄‍♂️ Learn to paddleboard this spring with a 3-week coached SUP course at Kempston Outdoor Centre, starting Tuesday 19th May 2026 from 6.30pm - 8pm.

▪️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.

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🚣‍♂️ 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.

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

💃 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

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🎤 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

💥 2 Kids Eat Free* - Maypole Farm, Kempston


Time: 15:00 - 21:00

💥 Kids eat free offer is now available at The Maypole Farm, Kempston every Friday! That means you can eat out for less every Friday after 3pm with their amazing kids' meal deal.

🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️
Every Friday after 3pm
▪️Until the 3rd of July 2026

🧒 ABOUT
Let your little sunshines run wild in our free indoor play areas with a free kids' main and a scoop of ice cream, while you treat yourself to a delicious carvery.

Plus, you can enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every paying adult, so you can save and everyone gets stuck in with family fun at Farmhouse.

🍽 KIDS MEALS
This offer entitles you to two free Junior Carvery or Pick ‘n’ Mix small mains (Omega-3 Fish Fingers/Chicken Nuggets/2oz Beef Burger/Pork Sausages/Chilli/ Tomato Pasta) and ice-cream scoop from the Kids' Menu with the purchase of an main meal from the main menu, or standard or vegetarian carvery.

This offer is valid for children under 12 years.

One adult main entitles you to two children’s mains, two adult mains entitles you to four children’s mains. Valid for up to 4 adults and 8 children. Please read all the other terms and conditions on the website via the event link.

✅️ Indoor play area
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Blue badge Parking
✅️ Baby changing

ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out the event link to direct you to the website.

ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
01234 857218

🎪 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

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️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

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🎧 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

🧙‍♀️ Wicked Party - The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🧙‍♀️ Come and join us for our first Crown Wicked Party and get half term off to a strong start!!

🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Saturday 23rd May
▪️12 - 4pm.

🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Meet Glinda and Elphaba!, Bouncy Castle, Singing, Dancing and Crafts....there may be a glitter tattoo or two!

🎟 TICKET COST:
£5 per child for access to everything - tickets in advance please via the event link or £7.50 on the door.

🌸 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
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