Events Around MK44 2AS

An interactive show about our town Join Full House Theatre and The Higgins Bedford for an interactive performance, exploring the heritage of Bedford and the people who live here. Did you know Bedford has the largest Sikh Temple outside of London? And one of the largest Italian populations outside of Italy?

Richard Lloyd will be giving a presentation whose full title is "The Treatment of British Prisoners of War by the Germans on the Western Front". It is a talk based on interviews carried out with veterans in the 1970’s and additional research.

The Dying Matters coalition aims to raise awareness about the importance of talking more openly about dying, death and bereavement and of making your wishes known. In this event from Bedfordshire Archives we seek to support this by approaching the conversation from the historical point of view.

The East Anglian Regional Handbell Team will be playing a selection of well-known tunes and original handbell music. With 35 musicians and over 360 instruments this is an event not to be missed. Items include arrangements of "Scarborough Fair","Search with all your heart" and "Stairway to Heaven."

For parents and age 2-4 year old tots exploring nature through the seasons. £3.50 per child. Take an Education Ranger led themed walk followed by a craft activity

Red Cross Open Garden wonderful gardens to wander around, plant stalls home made refreshments including gluten free, meet the owners and gain inspiration for your own garden.

Team Arts Barn’s next performance! A presentation of songs, featuring West End musicals, traditional, popular and choral music and operetta. Book your seats now and join us on a journey around the world! We are a group of 30 singers of all ages who come together twice a year to entertain you.

Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings. There is always something to delight everyone! The Tithe Barn is in central Wellingborough and is a listed building of great interest in itself.

We are holding our third Rummage sale at Cranford Village Hall, so why not come along and grab a bargain and also you will be helping us fundraise for Cransley Hospice.

A charming 3 acre village garden situated next to a church, including extensive herbaceous borders, a rose garden, gravel border and highly regarded potager, designed by Rosemary Verey.

Raffle, Cake Stall,Tombola, Jams & Marmalades, Secondhand Books, Treasure Hunt, Flower Arrangements, Bric-a-Brac, Soft Toys, Jewellery

As part of the Greensand Country Festival, the RSPB are officially opening the Heathland Wild play trail at the reserve. Children can discover areas for den building, log clambering, natural obstacle paths and climb the raised viewing platform.

Early bird walk, sounds of spring at The Lodge On this early morning walk we will listen and enjoy the chorus of birds as they welcome the start of a new day, and experience the magic of an English woodland as it comes alive with the sound of birdsong.

Event Description –Join Bedfordshire Geology Group for this Geo walk discovering the geology and ancient environments at RSPB The Lodge nature reserve. Steep, stepped sections on this walk, not suitable for anyone with accessibility requirements.

Join us at RSPB The Lodge nature reserve and gardens for a spectacular journey, as we enable you to unwind from daily stressors, relax and connect back to nature all over again. Forest Bathing +, is a unique experience and a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the therapeutic powers of the woodland.

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, all of them bursting with energy and waiting to be

For parents and age 2-4 year old tots exploring nature through the seasons. £3.50 per child. Take an Education Ranger led themed walk followed by a craft activity.

Stewartby Operatic and Dramatic Society present a WI (Women’s Institute) Centenary Concert to be held at Stewartby Village Hall, Stewartby, Bedfordshire MK43 9LX The ticket price includes a two course supper. There is no bar so baring your own drinks.

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...

A nature themed activity session of crafts, stories and exploration of Lyveden for under 5’s. Booking Essential. Phone: 01832 205358.

We invite you to learn Mindfulness practices to cultivate your mind in the beautiful setting of the Swiss Garden. The workshop is suitable for garden lovers who wish to enhance their experience by combining it with Mindfulness.

The 2019 airshow season at Shuttleworth opens with a line-up that has been worth waiting for all Winter! Highlights: Board the Dakota (static) – £2 Board the Catalina (static) – £5 per person & £10 per family (Catalina Society Members board free with valid membership card). Gates open: 9.

Enjoy a guided tour of this lovely garden and see spring highlights as well as finding out a bit more about its history and recent restoration. Enjoy a rare opportunity to picnic within the garden.