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🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 09:30 - 11:20 Price: £3.00

🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.

👶 AGE: Under 5's

🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️
Thursday's
▪️
9:30am - 10:20am & 10:30am - 11:20am

Our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.

👩‍🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.

📍WHERE IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday.

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600

👗 Fun(D)raiser Fashion Show - The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill


Time: 19:00 - 22:00 Price: £30.00

👗 Join us at The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill on 14th May 2026 for an uplifting evening of fashion, fun, and fundraising as Up‑Style partners with CHUMS, an incredible local charity providing vital mental health and emotional wellbeing support.

😍 EVENT DETAILS
This is your perfect girls’ night out — relaxed, social, and full of feel‑good energy.

✨️Food & drink: Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by sharing pizzas, chips and salad while you settle in for a fabulous night of style and community spirit.

✨️The show: Then it’s showtime. Be the first to see Up‑Style’s latest looks on the catwalk, with an opportunity to buy your favourite styles on the night.

✨️Raffle: We’ll also be hosting a charity raffle on the night, with all proceeds going directly to CHUMS to support the incredible work they do for children, young people, and families across our community.

Come along, bring your friends, and help us make a meaningful difference — one outfit at a time.

🎟 TICKET COST: £30 PP

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01525 712442

🎷⛴️ Jazz Music Cruise - The Kingfisher, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 21:30

🎷 Enjoy live jazz from the Gary Wood Trio as the sun goes down and the John Bunyan cruises along Bedford’s beautiful river. It’s a lovely way to unwind, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy Bedford from a different perspective.

🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Thursday 14th May 2026
▪️Departs at 7:30pm
▪️Returning at approximately 9:30pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours

▪️AGE: 16+


🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxing evening cruise with live jazz music on board, performed by the talented Gary Wood Trio. As you sail through Bedford’s riverside scenery, you can sit back and enjoy the sounds of jazz in a unique and atmospheric setting.

✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED
There is a Galley Bar on board serving hot, cold and alcoholic drinks (from 12pm) and a small selection of snacks.
▪️Live jazz from the Gary Wood Trio
▪️A scenic evening cruise on the River Ouse
▪️A great choice for a relaxed night out in Bedford

🔥 DISCOUNT AT THE KINGFISHER
You can get 10% off your meal at The Kingfisher when you book to eat before your cruise. Check out the website here.

♿ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

🎟 TICKET COST: £36PP
Advance booking is recommended you can do this via the ticket link below.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 270044

🚘 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.

🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐷 Entry to our farm is free at Knotts of Tempsford although there are different activities you can book  which are chargable, you can these activities via the event link.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm

🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.

👩‍🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm

ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376

🌳 History Walk at The Lodge, Sandy


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Book your ticket for Friday 15th May 2026 and join us for a unique behind the scenes access, learning about the history of The Lodge Reserve, Sandy as well as our heritage buildings.

Hear about the Gatehouse, our Heathland restoration project, the War times and of course the main Lodge itself.

As an exclusive treat, you will have the chance to step into the main House, where you will have the opportunity to peruse some of the historical documents, curtesy of our Library team.

📍WHERE TO MEET
The walk will start on the picnic lawn area by the Gatehouse and will end at The Lodge.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Non Member: £21.00
▪️RSPB Member: £17.00

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 693333

✨️ Earth Tribe Rhythms “The New Dawn” (Sober Event) - Woodside Hall, Hitchin


Time: 19:30 - 22:30

💃Step into the Radiant Energy of Earth Tribe Rhythms “The New Dawn” at Woodside Hall, Hitchin. This is a SOBER experience - no Alcohol or Substances.

▪️AGE: 18+

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Friday 15th May 2026 for an Unforgettable Evening of Transformation and Community Connection.

START OFF...
Start your night with a Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony, to Open your Heart to Profound Connection and Revitalization.

💃MUSIC
Immerse yourself in an Ecstatic Dance Journey guided by DJ Fast Freddy's Electrifying Mix of Tech House, Melodic Techno, Hard Techno, Psy-trance, and D&B. As we come together to create a Pure Conscious Rave Utopia that Lifts your soul

Ground yourself and be held within the Healing Vibrations of a Blissful Sound Bath

💕 CONCLUDE THE NIGHT
Conclude the night with Soulful Conversation and Nourishing Herbal Tea, Weaving the Threads of Community and Elevating your Spirit.

✨️ Don’t miss this Conscious Gathering—Celebrate, Connect, and Let your Spirit Soar!

📌 LOCATION
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9SP

🎟 TICKET COST:
£26.30 including booking fee. Tickets available through skiddle via the event link.

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


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

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

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

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

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

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

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


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

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

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

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

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

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

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

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

🎡 Kempston Funfair (Discount Day) - May 2026


Time: 17:00 - 21:00

🎡 Kempston FUNFAIR is back for May 2026! Free entry! Keep an eye out for a 2 FOR 1 leaflets! AMAZING VALUE! Free entry!

Thrills Rides - Family Rides - Kids Rides!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES

✅ Saturday 9th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 10th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Monday 11th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Friday 15th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Saturday 16th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 17th May:  1:00pm - 7:00pm

DISCOUNT DAYS - 2 TOKENS PER RIDE
⭐️ Monday 11th May 2026
⭐️ Friday 15th May 2026

🎟 TOKEN COST
Tokens can be purchased on arrival, cash or Card accepted!
▪️1 Token = £1.20
▪️10 Tokens = £10.00

RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil 
🚀 JetFire 
🔥 InFerno 
🚗 Dodgems 
🌪️ Twister 
⚡️Waltzer 
🇺🇸 Alcatraz 
🚂 Runaway Train 
🚖 City Cars 
🛞 Race O Rama 
🚒 Monster Trucks 
🌈 Play Centre 
🏎️ BumperCarz 
🔴 Bungees 
🌊 Waze Swinger 
🛝 Mega Slide 
🎰 Games Stalls 
🐤 Hook A Duck...& LOADS MORE!

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

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

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

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


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

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🌳 Film: The Magic Faraway Tree (U) - Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre


Time: 20:00

📽 The Magic Faraway Tree follows a modern family—parents Polly (Claire Foy) and Tim (Andrew Garfield)—relocating to the remote English countryside.

The children discover an enchanted forest and a magical tree, leading to adventures in fantastical lands with characters like Moonface, Silky, and Saucepan Man.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 16th May: 8pm
▪️Monday 25th May: 2pm

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full Price: £8.95
For wheelchair and companion tickets, please contact the box office on:
0300 300 8125, 10am-12pm Tue, Thu or Fri or 45 mins before any show..
▪️U16: £7.70
Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for children under the age of 3, providing they sit on an adult's lap.
▪️Concessions: £7.70
Concession rates apply to senior citizens (over 60) registered unemployed and students in full time education. If you are unable to click on the menu for concession prices, please update or try another browser, or call the box office on:
0300 300 8125.
Row A: £7.55
Row A is nearest the screen and could cause you to look up for an extended time. The view of the screen is not obstructed in any way.

🤭 Comedy Bar: May 2026 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £9.00

🍻Gather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation's up and coming talent.

▪️AGE:
Strictly 16+, content may include adult themes and strong language.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
In the cosy and welcoming atmosphere of the Basement Bar, comedians from around the region will tickle your funny bones, incite belly laughs and bring tears of mirth in this evening of fun and entertainment.

🎤 Headliner: Dawn Bailey

😃 Support:
▪️Ed Hedges
▪️Josh Taylor
▪️Stylophobia
▪️Qasim Akhtar

🎟 TICKET COST: £9.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100 

🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐷 Entry to our farm is free at Knotts of Tempsford although there are different activities you can book  which are chargable, you can these activities via the event link.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm

🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.

👩‍🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm

ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376

🎨 Sip and Paint - The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 19:30 Price: £2.50

🎨 Friday 15th May 2026 evening is our ever popular monthly Sip & Paint at The Crown, Flitwick.

🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Gather up some friends and come and join us for some drinks and a paint! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun!

🎟 COST
All painting stuff provided - just £2.50 for each item you paint!

ℹ️ BOOK A SPACE:
These are really popular nights so suggest getting in touch and booking your space or come down early!
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136

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🌏 Around the World 2026 - Priory Gardens, Dunstable


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🌍 Leave your passports at home and head to Priory Gardens in Dunstable on Saturday 16th May 2026 for a fantastic FREE Around the World event!

Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating cultures, traditions and community spirit from across the globe - right here in Bedfordshire.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
This vibrant family-friendly event will showcase a wide range of activities and entertainment from different cultures and traditions from around the world, including:
▪️Polynesian dance and workshop
▪️Sam O’Shanty puppet show
▪️Chinese folk dance and workshops
▪️Native American drumming and traditional songs
▪️Indigenous culture, crafts and storytelling
▪️Giant panda walkabout
▪️Lion dance and face changing performance
▪️Puppet-making and creative craft sessions
▪️Colombian dance and workshops
▪️Wild West Fest
▪️Performances, workshops, music, dance, activities, catering, stalls and much more!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 There’s plenty for all ages to enjoy, whether you’re popping along for the performances, getting involved in creative activities, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere in the beautiful setting of Priory Gardens.

🏛 DISCOVER DUNSTABLE’S HERITAGE
As well as celebrating cultures from around the world, you’ll also have the chance to meet local community groups and learn more about Dunstable’s heritage and past.

🍴 FOOD & STALLS
Take your time exploring the stalls and enjoy tasty treats from the food concessions on site while you make a day of it.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

☕️ 📖 Afternoon Tea and Tales – Tristan and Iseult - Rothsay Education Centre


Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £12.50

💔 This tragic love story was the greatest hit of the High Middle Ages. In a few decades it spread from Iceland to Bohemia, adapting as it travelled to the new literary fashions of chivalry and courtly love. And yet it probably began as a simple Celtic tale, perhaps in Cornwall.

There are Irish and Welsh love stories from the time, but this is the only English survivor. Mark stays as faithful as possible to the original, but tries to close the gap between ancient manner and modern interior life, so that this ancient story can live for us now.

🎟 TICKET COST: £12.50
Price includes a cream tea and a hot drink choice. (tea or coffee) Please e-mail the office admin@recbedford.co.uk with any dietary requirements or allergies. Open to Non-Members.

🎉 May Fete 2026 - Herons Lodge Guide Centre, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🌸 Herons Lodge May Fete is back on Saturday 16th May 2026, bringing a lovely afternoon of stalls, community spirit and family-friendly fun.

Whether you’re popping by to browse, support local stallholders or enjoy a relaxed day out with the family, this annual May Fete promises plenty to see and do. Plus, the Guide Shop will be open for extended hours on the day, giving visitors even more reason to stop by.

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a welcoming community fete atmosphere with stalls, activities and fun for all the family.
▪️Stalls
▪️Games
▪️Crafts
▪️Amusements
▪️Tombola

🎉 Fun For All The Family

🛍️ GUIDE SHOP
The Guide Shop will be open with extended opening hours from 10am until 4pm on the day, so make sure to leave time for a browse while you’re there.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!


ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
For enquiries or if you would like to request a booking form to have a stall at this event:
📧 Email: events.heronslodge@yahoo.co.uk

🎤 K-POP PARTY TRIBUTE SHOW - MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Milton Keynes


Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £11.25

🎤 Get ready to sing, dance and party like never before with K-Pop Party — a high-energy live tribute show celebrating the global phenomenon of K-Pop at MK11!

🕐 TIME
▪️Doors open: 1pm
▪️Show starts: 2pm - 5pm

Perfect for fans of all ages, this family-friendly event is inspired by the smash-hit film K-Pop Demon Hunters and promises a fun-filled afternoon of huge hits, iconic choreography and feel-good pop energy from start to finish.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect big performances, plenty of singalong moments and an atmosphere made for dancing, cheering and waving your light sticks in the air.

💥 FEATURING MUSIC FROM:
BLACKPINK • AESPA • BTS • TWICE • NEWJEANS • STRAY KIDS • KATSEYE …and many more fan-favourite idols!

Whether you’re a dedicated K-Pop stan who knows every dance break, or you’re just discovering the genre, this is your chance to experience the excitement live.

🎟 TICKET COST: £11.25
(Including booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 01908 262 924

🐶 Big Doggie Do 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🐶 Join us at Willen Lake South for a pawsome weekend celebrating all things dogs! Free entry.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️ Saturday 16th May: 12pm - 5pm
▪️ Sunday 17th May: 11am - 4pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a tail-wagging weekend packed with activities for the whole family (and your furry friends!), including:

⭐️ Annual Dog Show:
Sponsored by MK Vet Group.
⭐️ Live Action:
See spectacular dog display teams in action.
⭐️ Get Involved:
Try Flyball with Keyne Kanines (£1 per go) or Dock Diving with K9 Aqua Sports (£13 per team).
⭐️ Kids Zone:
Colouring activities and arts & crafts sessions.
⭐️ Learn & Win:
Enjoy dog-related talks in the Club Tent and take part in Dog Trivia with a chance to win prizes!

🛍 STALLS
Explore stalls and charities local to Milton Keynes and enjoy meeting different breeds of dogs across the weekend.

😋 FOOD & DRINK
Lunch is sorted! Relax in the seating area with a wide range of food vendors serving everything from street food to tasty churros for dessert.

▪️Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
The site is on even grass ground, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Accessible toilets, changing facilities, play areas, and a trim trail are available on-site.
There are places to sit and rest throughout the site.

📍 LOCATION
Willen Lake South, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS.
What3words location: duty.craftsman.casual.

🅿️ PARKING
The closest parking is Car Park B (off Newlands Roundabout, Brickhill Street). Please be aware parking charges apply.
Note: Car Park A is reserved for stallholders.

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