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🚣‍♂️ Junior Learn to Row Course 2026 - Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £125.00

🚣‍♂️ Our Junior Holiday Learn to Row courses are a brilliant way for young people to try something new, get active, and gain confidence on the water.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
14th - 16th April
▪️25th - 28th May

Whether they’re brand new to rowing or looking to improve, our experienced coaches create a fun, supportive environment where juniors can learn the basics, develop skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Why choose rowing this holiday?
✔ Learn a new sport
✔ Boost confidence & resilience
✔ Improve fitness outdoors
✔ Make new friends
✔ All equipment provided

Who can join?
• Secondary school age (11-18)
• Able to swim 50m in clothes
• Confident around water

📍 LOCATION
Based at Star Club Rowing, Poynters Boathouse, Bedford, MK40 1QS

🎟 BOOKING:
Places are limited during the holidays and tend to fill fast. Secure your place here.
Please get in touch if the costs are prohibitive. Free and subsidised places are available.

Give them a holiday that’s active, empowering and fun 🚣✨

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
captain@starclubrowing.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 212070

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🚣‍♂️ Junior Learn to Row Course 2026 - Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £125.00

🚣‍♂️ Our Junior Holiday Learn to Row courses are a brilliant way for young people to try something new, get active, and gain confidence on the water.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
14th - 16th April
▪️25th - 28th May

Whether they’re brand new to rowing or looking to improve, our experienced coaches create a fun, supportive environment where juniors can learn the basics, develop skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Why choose rowing this holiday?
✔ Learn a new sport
✔ Boost confidence & resilience
✔ Improve fitness outdoors
✔ Make new friends
✔ All equipment provided

Who can join?
• Secondary school age (11-18)
• Able to swim 50m in clothes
• Confident around water

📍 LOCATION
Based at Star Club Rowing, Poynters Boathouse, Bedford, MK40 1QS

🎟 BOOKING:
Places are limited during the holidays and tend to fill fast. Secure your place here.
Please get in touch if the costs are prohibitive. Free and subsidised places are available.

Give them a holiday that’s active, empowering and fun 🚣✨

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
captain@starclubrowing.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 212070

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons


Time: 07:00 - 12:00

🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale is located at the under cover car park of Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.

🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm

🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk 

🎊 Milton Keynes New Year Festival 2026 - Little Horwood Recreation Ground, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 19:00

🎊 Celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with the MK Vihara community at Little Horwood Recreation Ground for a fantastic day of culture, community, food and family fun.

🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
Bringing the vibrant spirit of Sri Lankan New Year celebrations to Milton Keynes, this special event promises a warm welcome and plenty to enjoy for all ages.

▪️ Traditional Avurudu games for all ages
▪️ Authentic Sri Lankan food and refreshments
▪️ Live cultural performances
▪️ Stalls with Sri Lankan crafts and goodies
▪️ Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day

Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Sri Lankan traditions for the first time, this is set to be a joyful celebration filled with laughter, colour, delicious food and unforgettable memories.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a wonderful day of togetherness as the community comes together to mark the New Year in style.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
Expect updates on performances, special guests, activities and food vendors being announced on the social as the big day gets closer.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY! - Everyone is welcome!

🔥 SHIVA, April 2026 - Drovers Arms, Steppingley


Time: 18:00 - 00:00

🎶 SHIVA are back with their next indoor event at The Drovers Arms, Steppingley – and this one is set to bring big energy to the Bedfordshire dancefloor.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Get ready for an evening of quality electronic sounds, good vibes and a brilliant line-up in one of the area’s much-loved local venues. If you’re into discovering fresh DJs and soaking up an intimate club atmosphere, this is one to add to your calendar.

🔥 FEATURING
▪️ AD HYPNO
▪️ POPPY GEARY
▪️ ROBBIE GAROOBA
▪️ HOUNSOME
▪️ AARON JAMES
▪️ MO YA NO

WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a packed evening of eclectic beats, a buzzing crowd and that signature SHIVA party feel from start to finish.

Hosted indoors at The Drovers Arms in Steppingley, this event is perfect for anyone looking for a Saturday night out with great music and a friendly atmosphere.

Whether you’re a regular on the local music scene or just fancy something a little different in Bedfordshire, SHIVA promises a proper night on the dancefloor. See you there 🙌

🎟 TICKETS FROM: £11.90 

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 14:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🚘 Graveley Fruit Farm Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 07:30 - 11:00

🚘 Graveley Farm Car Boot Sale is opening from April 2026 on Saturdays. (Weather dependant)

🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️7:30- 9:30 am buyers entry £1
▪️9:30am onwards buyers entry 50p

🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️7:00 am sellers entry £10 any vehicle

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
📘 Facebook:
Click here

🍳 Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club - The Wingfield Club, Ampthill


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🫶 We are proud to announce the launch of the Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club at The Wingfield Club in Ampthill.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Supporting our hero's. This includes Military, veterans, reservists, ex or serving fire police or ambulance plus immediate family members but the big theme is community support and integration.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 18th April
▪️Saturday 30th May
▪️Saturday 20th June
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Saturday 15th August
▪️Saturday 19th September

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
vblbreakfast@outlook.com

🕸 Spider Man at Furzton Lake Pub, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Price: £3.00

🕷 Your little heroes are in for a treat at Furzton Lake Pub (Hungry Horse) on Saturday 18th April 2026, 12pm - 2pm.

EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Furzton Lake for an action-packed lunch with everyone’s favourite Spider-Man!

📸 Meet & greet
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch
💥 Perfect family day out

💳 COST
Just £3 per child – all in support of Macmillan

🎟️ BOOK NOW!
Don’t miss your chance to make it a day to remember!
☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
🌐 Website: The Furzton Lake

💥 £1 Flim: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Odeon Millton Keynes Stadium


Time: 09:50 Price: £1.00

💥 BIG screen family adventures for as little as £1* at The Odeon at Milton Keynes Stadium.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April 

📽 ABOUT THE FILM
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy- adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
To reserve your space, choose the number and type of tickets you want and then click on the wheelchair spaces in the seating plan. If you need help with your booking, please contact our Disability and Accessibility Helpline. Find out more.

🎟 TICKET COST: £1.00
You can book tickets on the Odeon website via the event link.

🧁 Crafts, Cakes and a Cuppa 2026 - Woburn Village Hall


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

☕️ Our monthly craft fairs are held at Woburn Village Hall, 10am to 4pm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Unique hand-made items by local talented crafters.
▪️Free admission and free car parking on-site.
▪️Cafe open all day for drinks and light refreshments (all profits to charity).

WHAT TO KNOW...
♿️ Wheelchair-accessible.
🐶 Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome.
🛝 Play park outside (opposite).

🛍 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Why not also visit the Woburn Food Market held until 2pm in the village centre.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
admin@ccc-craftfairs.co.uk

🌸 Shefford Maze 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page   incase of any last minute closures.

🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.

WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed

♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
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