Events Around MK44 2AS

Runaway Adventures are hosting a series of 3 Forest Trail runs this summer, giving intermediate runners a chance to explore different parts of the Forest. Other runs will be exploring Folly Wood June and Gateway Woods.

Join us for a fabulous evening of Choral singing as Bedford’s Eagle Choir, and singers from Bedford Choral Society and Danesborough Chorus are joined by the Ino Mixed Chorus (Japan) and Adeleide Philharmonia Chorus (Australia) for a tri-continental celebration of choral singing.

Come and explore all things natural! Mini den building, bug hunting, quizzes, mud faces, sticky sticks and much more!

Complete the teddy bear challenge clues, make your own teddy bear’s den, have a teddy bear’s picnic in the park and make your own teddy bear mask to take home too! Teddy-tas-tic!

For parents and age 2-4 year old tots exploring nature through the seasons. Take an Education Ranger led themed walk followed by a craft activity.

Planning is well underway for our 6th Family Fun Day. It will hopefully be another fun day for the whole family to enjoy! Lots of fun things to do and enjoy, including games, tombola and raffle. An array of Business and Organisation Stalls, some still to be confirmed.

Support St John’s Hospice for an unforgettable event and enjoy Live Music from the decades Bar area Street food ...... and much more!

The problem with being a crab is that you’re... well, a bit crabby! Join a multi-sensory musical seaside adventure in the gardens of Moggerhanger Park and explore tantrums, frustration and ways to handle big feelings as Crabby embarks on a mission to find a new shell to call home before the tide comes in.

Kempston Fun Day has been running for many years and aims to provide fun and entertainment for families in Kempston and Bedford with charity and trade stalls, displays, arena events,children;s rides and refreshments. Profits are distributed to local needy people and organisations.

Get all your Back to School needs sorted with our ’Back to School’ event on Wednesday 22nd August from 10am-3pm.

Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club monthly cash bingo

Come and join like-minded people for companionship and relaxation. Each week there will be a soothing meditation to relax you and help you connect with your inner-self and your guides. We cover the basics in all things spiritual and holistic.

Variety of crafts and refreshments. Free entry! Cash sales only. Free colouring table for kids. Inside location.

Self-led activities are available during the holidays. These include den building, journey sticks, wildlife challenge sheets and dragonfly making, while you can now discover the walk around the new heathland loop!

DYNAMIC STORYTELLING WITH QUIRKY PROPS Join us in the yurt in The Lodge gardens, where the amazing Theatre of Widdershins will be here telling their stories from all over the world - folk tales, fairy tales and myths - told with the gusto of a live theatrical show Sunday 29 July: Stone Soup Sunday 12 August:

Recommended for ages 5-10 Children love to delve and discover the bugs, beetles and beasties living in the undergrowth on the reserve. This year we will be bush bashing to find the hidden bugs that live in the trees around us. Booking essential 01767 693333. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 25 Aug 2018 – As You Like It Sun 26 Aug 2018 – The Importance of Being Earnest “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a world of clowns, lovers, runaways and rebels.

Bug Hunting - Have fun learning about the different creatures which live here at Barnwell Country Park on our ‘Wild Wednesday’ adventure days!

Enjoy a walk around Barnwell Country Park and afterwards join us for an informal chat and activities in the café. Make new friends at this safe and supportive activity. Refreshments are available to purchase from the café.

For parents and age 2-4 year old tots exploring nature through the seasons. Take an Education Ranger led themed walk followed by a craft activity. Sessions are held once a month at the park during term time.

House of Stand Up is delighted to be presenting a fundraising night of live stand-up comedy in aid of Lauren’s IVF Treatment. This Live Comedy Fundraiser features top comedians Ricky Grover and Mark Dolan!

Head back to the 80’s as Herrings Green Farm presents Top Gun. Enjoy a film on the farm this summer at our outdoor cinema experience August 25th gates open at 7.00. There is plenty of time before the film starts at 9.00 to view the birds of prey and farm animals.

Fantastic fun for all the family at this community event which starts off with a carnival through the pretty town of Potton. Everyone then heads off to the Henry Smith playing fields for live music and fun games.

Inspired by the characters and stories of local Northamptonshire author ’BB,’ our summer trail explores the woods, meadows and moats at Lyveden in search of a new adventure. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Get involved with hands-on activities for all ages including pond-dipping in the moats, counting butterflies in the long grass or graffiti hunting around the garden lodge. Activities vary from week to week, check out the website for more details. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.