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🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖌 Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring at The Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard.
🖼 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
🖼 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
🚘 Classics at The Compasses 2025 - Greenfield
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 18:00
🚘 This Wednesday evening means Classics at The Compasses monthly meets.
🏍 EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
⭐️ Cars,
⭐️ Bikes,
⭐️ Busses,
⭐️ Tractors,
⭐️ Trucks,
⭐️ Hot Rod,
⭐️ American cars and more
👍 If it’s classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 16th April
▪️Wednesday 21st May
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 17th September
🌐 THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
☎️ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
🏍 EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
⭐️ Cars,
⭐️ Bikes,
⭐️ Busses,
⭐️ Tractors,
⭐️ Trucks,
⭐️ Hot Rod,
⭐️ American cars and more
👍 If it’s classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 16th April
▪️Wednesday 21st May
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 17th September
🌐 THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
☎️ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
- 21:00
🎶 Street Food Hero's is back for 2025 on Thursday nights in Dunstable on Ashton Square.
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 17th April
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 17th July
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 18th September
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 17th April
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 17th July
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 18th September
🌸 Refreshments in the Courtyard at Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌸 Welcome to ‘Refreshments in the Courtyard’ in Olney! This enjoyable, relaxing event takes place every other Thursday morning during the summertime.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, specialty tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens – ALL FOR ONLY £6.00. Great value!
🌷FREE ENTRY to the gardens: While away your time in the peace and tranquility. A perfect place to meet up with your friends and family – there’s something for everyone!
🎫 COLLECT YOUR TICKET
No need to book in advance – just purchase your refreshments ticket in our Shop.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 711516
🏛 EXTEND YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
If you would like to make the most of your time here to see inside the Museum too, please purchase your admission pass in our Shop for only £10. Our super volunteers are ready to welcome you. (Did you know that your admission pass is also an ‘annual pass’ which means you come back to see the museum and gardens anytime during normal opening hours throughout the year using your pass).
🛍 MARKET DAY
Every Thursday is also ‘Market Day’ in Olney.
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🛍 Join us to meet some fantastic local crafters and find beautiful handmade items at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay. Free entry.
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes
Sunday 21 September 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎉 Welcome to the newest family friendly Street Food event in MK - Sunday Social at The Pav !
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 21 September 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🐝 Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival 2025 - Ampthill
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🐝 Join us at Redborne School in Ampthill on Sunday 21st September 2025 for a fun, family friendly, buzzing day of beekeeping discovery!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and helping pollinators thrive – perfect for all ages.
Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper, or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone.
🐝 LIVE BEES!
You can experience live honey bees up close in an observation hive. This unique set up allows visitors to safely view bees at work, including the queen bee and her workers and learn about their fascinating world.
Discover beekeeping equipment and how it’s used, explore beehives and suit up like a real beekeeper.
🍯 FREE HONEY TASTING
Did you know that honey flavours vary from hive to hive, flower type and season? Well now’s your chance to taste a wide variety of different honeys from Bedfordshire Beekeepers. Visit our honey tasting and sales tables, sample the different honeys and see for yourselves.
🤩 HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
✨️ Candle rolling – make your own beeswax candle
✨️ Apple pressing with Paul, making tasty fresh apple juice.
✨️ Free children’s crafts and honey bee temporary tattoos.
✨️ Meet the Beekeepers
Beekeepers love chatting about their favourite subject! Experienced Bedfordshire beekeepers will be on hand all day to answer your questions. They can also give advice on getting started with beekeeping, about Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association and training offered.
🗣 ENJOY FASCINATING TALKS
▪️So you want to be a beekeeper?
▪️All about bees and how to make your garden bee-friendly
And for those budding and more seasoned beekeepers
▪️Bee pheremones by Paul Verrier
▪️Dead bees dont buzz! By Roger Patterson
▪️A look into the honey sommelier's mind by Peter Lewis and Helen Rogers (honey tasting like the experts)
🤩 WHAT ELSE?
Plus get an exclusive peek behind the usually closed doors of our honey show, where experts will be evaluating locally crafted honey to national standards.
😋 DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS
☕️ Hot drinks: When you get thirsty............... Wooden Hill Coffee is on hand providing tasty drinks including their own unique blends of delicious fair-trade roasted coffee, excellent tea by the Tea Division, rich hot chocolate, chai and other refreshments. Did you know that for every 100kg of coffee they sell they plant a tree at Marston Vale Forest Centre?
🍕 Pizza: And when you feel peckish......... Pecoro Wood Fired Pizza will be providing their fabulous freshly baked pizzas made from quality ingredients – yum! All made on site in their traditional wood fired oven. There’s plenty of options to choose from including Margherita, Diavola - salami, vegetarian, Bergamo - red onion and goats cheese plus Reggio – gorgonzola, Nduja and spicy honey.
🍦 Ice-cream: For those with a sweet tooth – and who of us don’t..............we have Willen Ice Cream joining us. Gorgeous hand crafted artisan ice cream with a impressive range of flavours, you’ll be going back for seconds, or even thirds!
👨👩👧👧 FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the bees and the honey, stay for the food and drinks – it’s a perfect day out for nature lovers, families and anyone curious about the world of bees!
We look forward to you joining us on the day.
📍LOCATION
What3words: topical.infringe.sounding
ℹ️ CONTACT INFORMATION
📧 Email: events@bedsbka.org.uk
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and helping pollinators thrive – perfect for all ages.
Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper, or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone.
🐝 LIVE BEES!
You can experience live honey bees up close in an observation hive. This unique set up allows visitors to safely view bees at work, including the queen bee and her workers and learn about their fascinating world.
Discover beekeeping equipment and how it’s used, explore beehives and suit up like a real beekeeper.
🍯 FREE HONEY TASTING
Did you know that honey flavours vary from hive to hive, flower type and season? Well now’s your chance to taste a wide variety of different honeys from Bedfordshire Beekeepers. Visit our honey tasting and sales tables, sample the different honeys and see for yourselves.
🤩 HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
✨️ Candle rolling – make your own beeswax candle
✨️ Apple pressing with Paul, making tasty fresh apple juice.
✨️ Free children’s crafts and honey bee temporary tattoos.
✨️ Meet the Beekeepers
Beekeepers love chatting about their favourite subject! Experienced Bedfordshire beekeepers will be on hand all day to answer your questions. They can also give advice on getting started with beekeeping, about Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association and training offered.
🗣 ENJOY FASCINATING TALKS
▪️So you want to be a beekeeper?
▪️All about bees and how to make your garden bee-friendly
And for those budding and more seasoned beekeepers
▪️Bee pheremones by Paul Verrier
▪️Dead bees dont buzz! By Roger Patterson
▪️A look into the honey sommelier's mind by Peter Lewis and Helen Rogers (honey tasting like the experts)
🤩 WHAT ELSE?
Plus get an exclusive peek behind the usually closed doors of our honey show, where experts will be evaluating locally crafted honey to national standards.
😋 DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS
☕️ Hot drinks: When you get thirsty............... Wooden Hill Coffee is on hand providing tasty drinks including their own unique blends of delicious fair-trade roasted coffee, excellent tea by the Tea Division, rich hot chocolate, chai and other refreshments. Did you know that for every 100kg of coffee they sell they plant a tree at Marston Vale Forest Centre?
🍕 Pizza: And when you feel peckish......... Pecoro Wood Fired Pizza will be providing their fabulous freshly baked pizzas made from quality ingredients – yum! All made on site in their traditional wood fired oven. There’s plenty of options to choose from including Margherita, Diavola - salami, vegetarian, Bergamo - red onion and goats cheese plus Reggio – gorgonzola, Nduja and spicy honey.
🍦 Ice-cream: For those with a sweet tooth – and who of us don’t..............we have Willen Ice Cream joining us. Gorgeous hand crafted artisan ice cream with a impressive range of flavours, you’ll be going back for seconds, or even thirds!
👨👩👧👧 FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the bees and the honey, stay for the food and drinks – it’s a perfect day out for nature lovers, families and anyone curious about the world of bees!
We look forward to you joining us on the day.
📍LOCATION
What3words: topical.infringe.sounding
ℹ️ CONTACT INFORMATION
📧 Email: events@bedsbka.org.uk
☕️🍰 Pop Up Tea Room at Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
☕️🍰 Do come along for some great home bakes this Wednesday at Charlgrave Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.
🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm
🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets
🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th
🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm
🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets
🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🚗 Bedford Arms Classics - Oakley
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 17:00
🚗 Well Guys & Dolls if you fancy a midweek special of classic cars, a chin wag, munch, drink or all of this come down to The Bedford Arms in Oakley from 5pm. All classics and everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 25th June
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Wednesday 24th September
🐶 DOG & FAMILY FRIENDLY PUB
We are family friendly in both our restaurant and bar and we can't wait to meet your four-legged friends in our bar and garden!
🌐 THE BEDFORD ARMS WEBSITE
https://bedfordarmsoakley.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 25th June
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Wednesday 24th September
🐶 DOG & FAMILY FRIENDLY PUB
We are family friendly in both our restaurant and bar and we can't wait to meet your four-legged friends in our bar and garden!
🌐 THE BEDFORD ARMS WEBSITE
https://bedfordarmsoakley.co.uk/
😋 Bedford's EAT Feast 2025
Friday 26 September 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎊 EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area, coming together to celebrate good food and great company at Riverside Square in Bedford.
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
🔸️Friday 26th September
💃🕺 Zest Friday Freestyle at The Addison Centre, Kempston
Friday 26 September 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £12.00
💃The Addison Centre in Kempston has been home to Ceroc Bedford since the mid-'90s. Weekly Thursday classes and monthly Friday freestyles form the backbone of the Ceroc community we know and love.
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
💃🕺 Zest Friday Freestyle at The Addison Centre, Kempston
Friday 26 September 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £12.00
💃The Addison Centre in Kempston has been home to Ceroc Bedford since the mid-'90s. Weekly Thursday classes and monthly Friday freestyles form the backbone of the Ceroc community we know and love.
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
😋 Foodie Fest 2025 at Wootton Community Centre
Friday 26 September 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
😋 Street food event with a variety of traders, mobile bar, cocktails, desserts & Ice cream at outside Wootton Community Centre, 6pm - 10pm.
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
🌌 Drone Light Show 2025 with Space Safari at Hertfordshire Showground
Saturday 27 September 2025
Time: 17:00 - 22:00
🤩 Experience the first ever drone light show for 2025 in Hertfordshire! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night at Hertfordshire Showground! Tickets go on sale on 28/02/25.
🌌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Immerse yourself in a magical evening with thrilling fairground rides, mouthwatering treats, and an epic-scale narrated drone light show!
✨️ Enjoy a serene light display perfect for the whole family.
✨ 8pm - 8.30pm: 600 drones light up the night sky
✨ Epic storytelling soundtrack
✨ Cinematic sound and light
✨ Fairground and gaming concessions
✨ VIP packages
✨ Eco-friendly
💥 EXCLUSIVE TICKET SALE STARTS:
▪️Friday 28th February 2025 at 10am!
❗️Early bird tickets are now sold out!
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes, Space Safari is suitable for dogs! There is a designated area for dogs where the soundtrack volume will be lower. However please note that the event will have large crowds and bright lights in the sky and we encourage you to consider your dog's comfort. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
🅿️ PARKING COST ONLINE: £4.85
Ensure a smooth arrival with our On-Site Parking Ticket for just £3.99 per car (+ Eventbrite fees)! This ticket provides access to our conveniently located parking area, just a short walk from the Space Safari Drone Show venue. Enjoy the ease of close parking and focus on experiencing an unforgettable night. Reserve your spot today and take the hassle out of parking! The car park will be open from 4pm and no cars are to be left overnight.
🎫 FREE FOR CARERS
Carers can attend for free, but they must provide valid proof at the entrance. E.G Carer card.
🎫 STUDENT DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% Student discount, your student ID card will be checked at the door. Use ST10 to redeem your discount.
🎫 NHS OR BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% discount on Blue light cards. Please use code BL10 to redeem your discount. ID’s will be checked at the door.
🎟 TICKET COST
Tickets can be purchased via the event link on Eventbrite.
▪️2nd Release General Admission Adult: £19.95
▪️2nd Release General Admission Children aged 3-17: £15.64
▪️2nd Release General Admission Children 3-17 & Carer: £8.07
▪️2nd Release General Admission Adult & Carer: £10.23
▪️Children under 3 will not need a ticket and will be granted free entry to the show.
🌌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Immerse yourself in a magical evening with thrilling fairground rides, mouthwatering treats, and an epic-scale narrated drone light show!
✨️ Enjoy a serene light display perfect for the whole family.
✨ 8pm - 8.30pm: 600 drones light up the night sky
✨ Epic storytelling soundtrack
✨ Cinematic sound and light
✨ Fairground and gaming concessions
✨ VIP packages
✨ Eco-friendly
💥 EXCLUSIVE TICKET SALE STARTS:
▪️Friday 28th February 2025 at 10am!
❗️Early bird tickets are now sold out!
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes, Space Safari is suitable for dogs! There is a designated area for dogs where the soundtrack volume will be lower. However please note that the event will have large crowds and bright lights in the sky and we encourage you to consider your dog's comfort. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
🅿️ PARKING COST ONLINE: £4.85
Ensure a smooth arrival with our On-Site Parking Ticket for just £3.99 per car (+ Eventbrite fees)! This ticket provides access to our conveniently located parking area, just a short walk from the Space Safari Drone Show venue. Enjoy the ease of close parking and focus on experiencing an unforgettable night. Reserve your spot today and take the hassle out of parking! The car park will be open from 4pm and no cars are to be left overnight.
🎫 FREE FOR CARERS
Carers can attend for free, but they must provide valid proof at the entrance. E.G Carer card.
🎫 STUDENT DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% Student discount, your student ID card will be checked at the door. Use ST10 to redeem your discount.
🎫 NHS OR BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% discount on Blue light cards. Please use code BL10 to redeem your discount. ID’s will be checked at the door.
🎟 TICKET COST
Tickets can be purchased via the event link on Eventbrite.
▪️2nd Release General Admission Adult: £19.95
▪️2nd Release General Admission Children aged 3-17: £15.64
▪️2nd Release General Admission Children 3-17 & Carer: £8.07
▪️2nd Release General Admission Adult & Carer: £10.23
▪️Children under 3 will not need a ticket and will be granted free entry to the show.
🛍 Leighton Buzzard Handmade and Craft Market 2025
Saturday 27 September 2025
Time: 08:30 - 15:00
🛍 Our Handmade and Craft Market runs alongside the Charter Market, fourth Saturday of the month.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.
Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.
🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.
Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.
🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December
🕺Free Kids Party - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Saturday 27 September 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
🕺 Saturday Afternoon kids disco (12–2pm) at The Market Cross in Dunstable.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mini movers, get ready to boogie!
Dancing, games, glowsticks & prizes. The perfect way to tire them out!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mini movers, get ready to boogie!
Dancing, games, glowsticks & prizes. The perfect way to tire them out!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
👯♀️ Women in Rock - Bedford Corn Exchange
Saturday 27 September 2025
Time: 19:30 Price: £26.00
👯♀️ Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the power for Women in Rock, the electrifying live show dedicated entirely to the trailblazing women who shattered the ceilings and redefined rock music forever.
▪️Doors & bar opens: 7.00pm
▪️Show starts at: 7.30pm
▪️Doors & bar opens: 7.00pm
▪️Show starts at: 7.30pm
This powerhouse production is taking audiences by storm across the UK theatre circuit and lighting up stages on cruise-liners around the globe.
🎶 WHAT MUSIC?
From P!nk to Kelly Clarkson, the raw blues of Janis Joplin, the mystical magic of Stevie Nicks, the magnetic soul of Tina Turner and the anthemic energy of HEART as well as the fearless fire of Alanis Morissette. This powerhouse production show brings decades of iconic hits to life in one unforgettable night. Featuring iconic tracks like Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Ought to Know, Left Outside Alone and many more, this is your chance to relive the anthems that defined generations and to celebrate the women who made them unforgettable.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect explosive costume changes, jaw-dropping vocals, epic harmonies, and non-stop audience interaction that will have you singing, dancing, and rocking out from the very first note.
Don’t miss the ultimate tribute to the fierce females who rocked the globe.
📽 WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
🎟 TICKET PRICE: £26.00
(Booking fees apply)
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718044
🎟 TICKET PRICE: £26.00
(Booking fees apply)
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718044
