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MapDance Spring Tour
Map Dance presents
An exciting set of newly commissioned dance pieces by renowned and upcoming international contemporary choreographers.
Mapdance is an established exciting company of young, dynamic dancers recruited nationally and internationally.
Luton Library Theatre
Luton Central Library
St George’s Square
Luton
Today
Circus Wonderland
Britain’s most magical circus is returning to Leighton Buzzard with a brand new show that promises fun for all the family, and a perfect Easter treat.
Pages Park, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard
Today to Sun 28 Apr
**EXPLORE LEARNING Writers’ Awards 2019 with judge Alesha Dixon!**
Would you like to win a school visit from ALESHA DIXON? The winner of our free writing competition gets a surprise assembly with judge Alesha Dixon - PLUS £500 of books for the school! This year we are giving children ’A Chance to Save the World’ with their imagination by writing a 500 word story!
Explore Learning - Inside Sainsburys Superstore
90 Clapham Road, Bedford
Today to Sun 5 May
Beds & Herts Fuchsia Society
REFLECTIONS ON THE GREAT WAR
Speakers James and Doreen Nicolson
Henlow Park Pavilion, Groveside, Henlow
Today
Learn about the giraffe this Easter at Woburn Safari Park
Learn about the giraffe this Easter at Woburn Safari Park
Visitors to Woburn Safari Park this Easter can enjoy learning about the giraffe herd and elephant conservation in the brand new TUSK Conservation Outdoor Classroom.
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Park
Bedfordshire
Today to Sun 28 Apr
£10 Curry and band night
Enjoy our Taste of India buffet and music from local group Flywheel - performing a mix of rock and indie classics.
Book online now.
Forest Centre
Station Road
Fri 26 Apr 19
The Comedy Bar
Join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent.
Line up:
Dylan Gott (Headliner)
Blake AJ
Ali Woods
Kathryn Mather
Joshua Massen
Age guidance 16+
Luton Library Theatre
Luton Central Library
St George’s Square
Luton
Fri 26 Apr 19
Bedfordshire Food & Garden Festival
Step out this spring and make a date to visit the Bedfordshire Festival of food and garden.
For the gardeners why not pop along and get some ideas and inspiration on plant pots, garden furniture, patios etc and for all you foodies there will be a selection of trade stands offering a variety of foods for all...
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Dunstable Downs parkrun
Parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world, organised by volunteers. Parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and walk, jog or run 5k. These events are all about inclusiveness and wellbeing, with mixed abilities from beginners to Olympians!
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,
Sat 27 Apr
Know Your Blood Pressure at The Mall Luton
Come down to The Mall Luton on Saturday 27th April at Melson Square where you’ll have the opportunity to have your blood pressure checked.
The Mall Luton
37 The Mall
Luton
Sat 27 Apr 19
Humphry Repton Study Day
Immerse yourself in the fascinating life and work of the last great landscape designer of the 18th century. Join our Humphry Repton Study Day and celebrate Repton’s designs in the Woburn Abbey gardens - his most complete landscape in the world.
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, Woburn, Bedfordshire
Sat 27 Apr 19
An Evening of Live Music with Singer/Guitarist Johnny Wheeler!
An evening of live music and dancing to the very popular Johnny Wheeler! - The club is very pleased to welcome Johnny back after a highly successful night on 3rd November. He’ll be providing songs from all of your favourite singers inc. Elvis, Neil Diamond, Sinatra etc.
Leighton Buzzard Royal British Legion, Bossard Hall, West Street
Sat 27 Apr 19
Exhibition of O gauge Model Railways
The Luton Model Railway Club is organising an exhibition of O scale Model Railways in the Flitwick Village Hall on Saturday 27 April 2019. There will be a variety of O scale layouts, including some being seen for the first time.
Flitwick Village Hall, Dunstable Road, Flitwick
Sat 27 Apr 19
Hitchin Band Spring Concert
The award-winning Hitchin Band return for their annual Spring Concert, with an evening of classics, in aid of the Lewis Foundation.
Forest Centre
Sat 27 Apr 19
(LOL) Ladies of Laughter with Noreen Khan
Noreen Khan hosts an evening of comedy with some of the UK’s leading female acts.
Expect a night of non-stop laughter from top comedians Shazia Mirza, Esther Manito and Glenda Jaxson
Age guidance: 16+
Customer notice: All acts are confirmed at time of booking.
Luton Library Theatre
Luton Central Library
St George’s Square
Luton
Sat 27 Apr 19
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Enjoy Maypole and Morris dancers, crafts, magic, and new for 2019, a Punch & Judy show! Be entertained by Alice in Wonderland characters and features in the fairy-tale surroundings of the Swiss Garden – the perfect setting for fun and fantasy.
The Swiss Garden, Old Warden
Sun 28 Apr 19
Open Afternoon with Guided Walks
Open afternoon with the opportunity to view the interior of these ancient 16th Century buildings, remains of a manorial complex built by John Gostwick, who served under both Cardinal Wolsey and Henry VIII.
National Trust Tudor Dovecote & Stables, Church End, Willington, near Bedford
Sun 28 Apr 19
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Trust10 10K run
Are you a runner looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to train, or just inspired to get involved with outdoor activities and are new to running' Our free monthly 10k trail event will give everyone the opportunity to train whilst enjoying our special place.
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,
Sun 28 Apr 19
Sunday Teas
Join us for hot or cold drinks, lunches and delicious homemade cakes - no need to book.
We are the ideal stop on an afternoon walk, pop in and enjoy a tasty treat.
Our volunteers will also be offering Tower Tours of old St Mary’s Church £3 Adult £2 Child.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
Clophill Eco Lodges, Old Church Path, Clophill
Sun 28 Apr, Sun 26 May
Music in the Museum: Inspired by Bach (Part 2)
Sinfonia Verdi presents
A Classical music performance will take place in the stunning Drawing Room, surrounded by the museum’s unique art collection and with spectacular views overlooking Wardown Park.
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Sun 28 Apr 19
Trust10 10K Run
Are you a runner looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to train, or are just inspired to get involved with outdoor activities and are new to running?
Our free monthly 10k trail event will give everyone the opportunity to train whilst enjoying our special place.
Dunstable Downs - Chiltern Gateway Centre
Sun 28 Apr, Sun 26 May
West Oak - Open Garden for NGS
An informal garden of approx ¾ acre with open countryside on two sides. It consists of lawns and shrubs with perennial planting including some mature trees.There is a herb garden, greenhouse, vegetable gardens with soft fruit, and small orchard with chickens.
West Oak, Bedford
Sun 28 Apr 19
Townsend Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Tree lined driveway with young specimens and mature broad leaves rising above swathes of spring bulbs, narcissi, fritillaria, tulips, hyacinths and more. Planted for year round interest, the cottage-garden style herbaceous borders are filled with early perennials, bearded iris and alliums.
Townsend Farmhouse, Bedford
Sun 28 Apr 19
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Craft & Chat group in the View Café
Come and join Kathie and friends for this two hour craft and chat group. You can learn many things such as handspinning, crochet, knitting and embroidery. It is free so why not pop in and make new friends... Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,
Mon 29 Apr
Craft & Chat group
Come join Kathie and friends at this two hour craft and chat group. You can learn many things such as hand spinning, crochet, knitting and embroidery. It is free so why not pop in and make new friends...
Dunstable Downs - Chiltern Gateway Centre
Mon 29 Apr