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🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
⛪️ De Grey Mausoleum Open Day - Flitton, Free entry
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📍WHERE WILL I FIND THE MAUSOLEUM & OTHER INFO?
The mausoleum is attached to Flitton Church, St John the Baptist, Bedfordshire and is accessed via its nave. The Mausoleum is not dog friendly and there maybe some uneven surfaces not suitable for wheelchairs.
🎧 Audio tour: There is an audio tour for the mausoleum and we advise that it is downloaded prior to your visit as the mobile network signal strength in the mausoleum and the church is rather variable - click here for information about the tour and to download it.
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
ℹ️ Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
🍻 You will find The White Hart on the corner of Brook Lane serving great food from 12pm - 3pm on Sunday's. The pub is also dog friendly.
https://thewhitehartflitton.co.uk/
🚶♂️If you carry on walking down the bottom of Brook Lane you will find a lovely walk 'Flit Valley'. There is a Jack Crawley Memorable barn where you will find some history posters and information. This is great for a walk to extend your day. Our Whatsup Bedfordshire blog on Facebook can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19eaos81Pf/
📅 2025 DATES:
The mausoleum is open from 2pm to 4pm on the following dates in 2025:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June - special opening from 12 noon for Flitton's annual potato race
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
🕙 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.
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
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🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.
🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.
▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.
🎨 Free Art Workshops for 11 - 16 year old - Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.
WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm
WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN
WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES
📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.
🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.
🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.
👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.
🧒 Crafts, Soft Play & Games Plus Kids Eat Free* - Middletons, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🗓 WHEN?
▪️23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!
🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 990116
⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
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⌛️ Sand Art - Stotfold Library
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🧒 AGE: Recommended for all ages.
(Children under 5 will require parental assistance)
🗓 WHERE & WHEN?
▪️Stotfold Library - Wed 20 August 2pm to 5pm
💳 COST
Project prices are just £4.50 each
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone Stotfold Library: 0300 300 8068
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
🧒 The Biggles Fun Day Creative Workshops
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
✅️ FREE BUT NEEDS TO BE BOOKED
Book your free place for the following workshops at the library helpdesk.
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Drama & Street Theatre 12pm
▪️Create & Make Bunting 1pm
▪️Design & Costume 2pm
▪️AGES:
Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
☎️ PHONE FOR ENQUIRIES
0300 300 8055
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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♿️ Project RockClimber Documentary by The Disabled Adventurer - Northampton
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
🕡 AGENDA
▪️18:30 - 19:00: Arrival Drinks
▪️19:00 - 19:15: Welcoming Address
▪️19:15 - 20:30: Main Showing
▪️20:30 - 20:45: Comfort break
▪️20:45 - 21:30: Fireside Chat and Q&A
ℹ️ ABOUT
Join us for the very first public screening of the Project RockClimber Documentary at the Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton. Witness the thrilling journey of how an extreme all-terrain mobility chair, called RockClimber, came about and of Army Veteran and Disability Advocate, Nick Wilsons determination to complete a solo ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE
It's free to attend, though if you are in the position to make a donation, 💯% will go to the charity I'm a Patron of, Wheelchair Alliance.
You can book tickets via the event link.
🧒 Crafty Thursdays Drop In Workshop at John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Price: £2.00
Every Thursday from 7th to 28th August 2025
🕚 TIME
▪️11:00am – 3:00pm
(Last admission at 2:30pm)
💷 COST
£2 per participating child. Pay on entry.
🧒 AGE:
Suitable for children aged 4+, must be accompanied
🗓 DATES & EVENT DETAILS
🪨 Let’s Rock!
📅 Thursday 7th August
🧑🎨 Make your own rock pool creation
🍽️ Dinner Set Design
📅 Thursday 14th August
🎨 Decorate a 17th-century style Delftware plate and cup
🔍 Did You See That!
📅 Thursday 21st August
🪞 Create kaleidoscopes and two-way mirror mosaics
🧱 Grab Some Clay and Play!
📅 Thursday 28th August
🧠 Build anything with clay using the ideas on display
PLEASE NOTE
Activities may vary depending on attendance
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
Related Deals & Blogs
📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
Related Deals & Blogs
🧁 Cream Tea & Sweet Treats - Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🙋♀️ Miss Rachel (Under 5's only)
▪️Monday 28th July 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
👸 Island Princess, Moana Visit
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🐻 Teddy Bears Picnic (Make your own Teddy Bear and Picnic lunch included!)
▪️Friday 15th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
▪️12pm - 2pm
🧁 Cream Tea and Sweet Treats (One for the adults to enjoy too!)
▪️Thursday 21st August & Saturday 23rd August 2025
▪️2.30pm - 4.30pm
🌞 Summer Tuff Trays (Under 5's only)
▪️Thursday 28th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🎟 BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION
Please see our booking page via the event link for more info on each event and to book.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07863 296087
📧 Email: hello@funtivityplayvillage.co.uk
🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.
🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.
▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.
⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)