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🎉 St Albans Spring Festival 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🎉 We're excited to announce an exciting new event for St Albans. It will take place on Sunday 18 May 2015 from 11am to 5pm, delivered by St Albans City and District Council.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
It will feature market stalls with street food from around the world, a brilliant learning space, musical performances, sports, arts and crafts, and much, much more.
🎶 MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
▪️11:00 – The St Albans Allstar Choir
▪️11:45 – St Albans Musical Theatre Company ▪️12:20 – Ryan Prazer
▪️13:05 – The Papersnakes
▪️13:50 – Many Bats
▪️14:40 – Kat Evans
▪️15:30– Dhol Drummers
▪️16:20 – All That Soul
🧒 CREATE & PLAY ZONES
STEM & Coding Activities – CodeNinjas
✨️ Arts & Crafts– Including friendship bracelets, pressed flower lanterns, willow weaving, windchimes, mindful colouring, and an art exhibition by Samuel Ryder Academy
✨️ Traditional Games – Wooden games, toddler soft play, and chalk pavement drawing
⚽️ CHALLENGE ARENA
🌟 Inflatable football darts – St Albans City Football Club
🌟 Rodeo sheep
🌟 Giant buzz wire
🌟 Sideshow games
🌟 Carrom & Dominos
😍 EXPERIENCE ZONE (Timings to be confirmed)
🔸️ Whizz Bang Science Show – Mad Science Lab
🔸️ Drum Workshops – Masai Cultural Performance Arts
🔸️ Sustainable Food – Danielle Durant
🔸️ Bokashi Composting – Soil Squad
🔸️ Plastic-Free Living – Marianne Jordan
🔸️ Facepainting & henna tattoos (extra cost)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & COMMUNITY SAFE ZONE
▪️BSL Interpreters – Available throughout the event at key locations
▪️Sighted Guides – Available for visually impaired attendees (Booking: St Albans Council at 01727 866100)
▪️Accessible Features – Viewing zones, reserved seating, kerb ramps, accessible toilets, baby change & feeding spaces
▪️Quiet Space - The Community Safe Zone(Civic Centre) is available if you need a quiet space.
📍GETTING HERE
▪️St Albans City Train Station:12 min walk ▪️St Albans Abbey Train Station:16 min walk
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES (6 AM – 9 PM)
St Peter’s St, High St, Chequer St, Victoria St & Civic Close.
🚖 CORKER TAXI DISCOUNT - 01727 844844
Get 10% off Corker Taxis by quoting “Spring Festival”
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
It will feature market stalls with street food from around the world, a brilliant learning space, musical performances, sports, arts and crafts, and much, much more.
🎶 MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
▪️11:00 – The St Albans Allstar Choir
▪️11:45 – St Albans Musical Theatre Company ▪️12:20 – Ryan Prazer
▪️13:05 – The Papersnakes
▪️13:50 – Many Bats
▪️14:40 – Kat Evans
▪️15:30– Dhol Drummers
▪️16:20 – All That Soul
🧒 CREATE & PLAY ZONES
STEM & Coding Activities – CodeNinjas
✨️ Arts & Crafts– Including friendship bracelets, pressed flower lanterns, willow weaving, windchimes, mindful colouring, and an art exhibition by Samuel Ryder Academy
✨️ Traditional Games – Wooden games, toddler soft play, and chalk pavement drawing
⚽️ CHALLENGE ARENA
🌟 Inflatable football darts – St Albans City Football Club
🌟 Rodeo sheep
🌟 Giant buzz wire
🌟 Sideshow games
🌟 Carrom & Dominos
😍 EXPERIENCE ZONE (Timings to be confirmed)
🔸️ Whizz Bang Science Show – Mad Science Lab
🔸️ Drum Workshops – Masai Cultural Performance Arts
🔸️ Sustainable Food – Danielle Durant
🔸️ Bokashi Composting – Soil Squad
🔸️ Plastic-Free Living – Marianne Jordan
🔸️ Facepainting & henna tattoos (extra cost)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & COMMUNITY SAFE ZONE
▪️BSL Interpreters – Available throughout the event at key locations
▪️Sighted Guides – Available for visually impaired attendees (Booking: St Albans Council at 01727 866100)
▪️Accessible Features – Viewing zones, reserved seating, kerb ramps, accessible toilets, baby change & feeding spaces
▪️Quiet Space - The Community Safe Zone(Civic Centre) is available if you need a quiet space.
📍GETTING HERE
▪️St Albans City Train Station:12 min walk ▪️St Albans Abbey Train Station:16 min walk
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES (6 AM – 9 PM)
St Peter’s St, High St, Chequer St, Victoria St & Civic Close.
🚖 CORKER TAXI DISCOUNT - 01727 844844
Get 10% off Corker Taxis by quoting “Spring Festival”
🚂 Steam, Classic & Country Fair 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 KIDS GO FOR £1 to our new Steam, Classic & Country Fair!
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 ▪️10.30am-5pm
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
A big spring event to be held around the whole site, including in our new Showground! There'll be vintage vehicles, including re-enactments from the emergency services preservation group. There will be steam engines, cars, tractors, lorries and buses as well. We will also have our popular dog show and other animals for petting.
⭐️ Full size & miniature steam trains, offering passenger rides.
⭐️ Pony & dog shows
⭐️ Traction engines
⭐️ Working fire engine demonstrations.
⭐️ Heritage bus rides round the village (free!)
⭐️ Vintage vehicles including cars, vans, bikes and traction engines.
⭐️ Enjoy our extensive Railway Museum and the model trains.
⭐️ Model stalls, tools and gifts.
⭐️ Plus, our stunning Visitor Centre with gift shop and café will be open.
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running.
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on.
🎫 CARERS GO FREE
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult Ticket: £14.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £13.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17): £1.00
▪️Child Under 3: Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £44.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children): £30.00
EXHIBITS & TRADE STALLS
▪️If you would like to exhibit please click here
▪️If you are interested in coming along with a trade stand, please click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 ▪️10.30am-5pm
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
A big spring event to be held around the whole site, including in our new Showground! There'll be vintage vehicles, including re-enactments from the emergency services preservation group. There will be steam engines, cars, tractors, lorries and buses as well. We will also have our popular dog show and other animals for petting.
⭐️ Full size & miniature steam trains, offering passenger rides.
⭐️ Pony & dog shows
⭐️ Traction engines
⭐️ Working fire engine demonstrations.
⭐️ Heritage bus rides round the village (free!)
⭐️ Vintage vehicles including cars, vans, bikes and traction engines.
⭐️ Enjoy our extensive Railway Museum and the model trains.
⭐️ Model stalls, tools and gifts.
⭐️ Plus, our stunning Visitor Centre with gift shop and café will be open.
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running.
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on.
🎫 CARERS GO FREE
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult Ticket: £14.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £13.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17): £1.00
▪️Child Under 3: Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £44.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children): £30.00
EXHIBITS & TRADE STALLS
▪️If you would like to exhibit please click here
▪️If you are interested in coming along with a trade stand, please click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📖 FREE - Toby's Tall Tales at The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 14:30
📚 Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery on a creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.
▪️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.
🗓 TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 13th April
▪️Sunday 18th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
▪️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.
🗓 TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 13th April
▪️Sunday 18th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🚗 Linslade car boot sale opens every Sunday.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🎉 May Market 2025 by Eat Sreet Milton Keynes
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎉 Street food and Aristan & homemade stalls at The Discovery Centre in Milton Keynes from 11am - 4pm.
😋 STREET FOOD
▪️Bento Box - Vegetarian / Vegan / GF
▪️Disco Fries - Vegetarian / GF
▪️Good Times Cafe UK - Vegetarian options
▪️Saf's Kitchen - Punjabi Burgers & mango lassi - Vegan / Vegetarian / GF / Dairy Free / Halal
▪️The Dough Dept. - Vegetarian / Vegan / GF
▪️The Rub - Wood Smoked BBQ - Vegan / GF
🍹BARS:
▪️Cocktails by Papi’s Cocktails
+ MKCDC Bar
🍨 DESSERTS:
▪️Cookie Babes - Handmade cookies with toppings.
▪️Ice cream - Willen Ice Cream
🛍 ARTISAN STALLS
✨️A Good Egg
✨️BW Pet Treats
✨️Carly’s Candles
✨️Cheeky Cheesecakes
✨️Home Farm MK - Honey
✨️Monty Booch - Kombucha
✨️Nuts for your coffee
✨️Patisserie Sheree - Traybakes
✨️Silver shores by Betsy - Jewellery
✨️The Chocolate Mill MK
🪑INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING!
MORE INFORMATION
🅿️ Parking available nearby
♿️ Disabled parking available closer
🐶 Dogs allowed - must be kept on a lead at all times please.
💥 Gullivers Land Milton Keynes - Only £14 tickets when booked at least 2 days in advance!
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £14.00
🎠 Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp* at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes for 17th & 18th May 2025 when you bring along a food item to donate.
🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 17th May 2025
▪️Sunday 18th May 2025
💝 IN AID OF MK FOODBANK
Simply bring a non-perishable food item on the day, we've given you some examples. In aid of MK Foodbank, your generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK. For this offer to be valid please provide 1 food item for each person in the group.
🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 17th May 2025
▪️Sunday 18th May 2025
💝 IN AID OF MK FOODBANK
Simply bring a non-perishable food item on the day, we've given you some examples. In aid of MK Foodbank, your generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK. For this offer to be valid please provide 1 food item for each person in the group.
*Applies to tickets booked at least two days in advance
🥫 WHAT FOOD CAN I BRING?
▪️Small jars of coffee
▪️Long life milk
▪️Tinned meat, hot and cold (such as stewed steak or spam)
▪️Tinned spaghetti
🥫 WHAT FOOD CAN I BRING?
▪️Small jars of coffee
▪️Long life milk
▪️Tinned meat, hot and cold (such as stewed steak or spam)
▪️Tinned spaghetti
▪️Tinned ravioli
▪️Cream crackers
▪️Cordial
▪️Tinned custard
▪️Jellies
▪️Angel Delight dessert
▪️Evaporated milk
▪️Cream crackers
▪️Cordial
▪️Tinned custard
▪️Jellies
▪️Angel Delight dessert
▪️Evaporated milk
🎟 TICKET COST FOR THIS OFFER:
▪️Adult: £14
▪️Child: £14
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concession: £10
▪️Adult: £14
▪️Child: £14
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concession: £10
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Sunday 18 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 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
🪣 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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💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Monday 19 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre in Bedford
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Time: 19:30
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre.
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
👶 Toddington Mother & Baby Group
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
👶 Come along and join us no at Toddington Village Hall for a Mother & Baby Group, no need to book in advance! The group is every Tuesday in term time.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Friendship & community
✨️ Creative activities
✨️ Snacks
✨️ Baby Area
💷 COST ON THE DOOR:
£2.50 PER FAMILY
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Friendship & community
✨️ Creative activities
✨️ Snacks
✨️ Baby Area
💷 COST ON THE DOOR:
£2.50 PER FAMILY
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
☕️ FREE MICKEY'S CAFE - The Transfiguration Church in Kempston
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
☕️ MICKEY'S CAFE
Free Mickey's Cafe at The Church of the Transfiguration in Kempston, Bedfordshire is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat. It is a safe and welcoming space where people from all walks of life can come together and enjoy each other's company.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Every Tuesday & Thursday
▪️12pm - 2pm
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Every Tuesday & Thursday
▪️12pm - 2pm
💖 DETAILS:
Located in the heart of the Kempston community, Mickey’s Cafe offers not only delicious food and drinks, but also a sense of community and belonging.
💖 DETAILS:
Located in the heart of the Kempston community, Mickey’s Cafe offers not only delicious food and drinks, but also a sense of community and belonging.
The cafe is run by volunteers from the church, who are dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
At Mickey's Cafe, you'll find a diverse range of people - from regulars who have been coming for years, to newcomers looking to make new friends.
No matter who you are or where you're from, you'll be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome.
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
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.
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.
