What's On Moggerhanger

Another of our special Saturday coffee mornings running from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information see our website: www.greatbarfordbowlsclub.org.uk – Main entrance and car park in Woodpecker Close, Great Barford, MK44 3BG.

The buildings, remains of a Tudor manorial complex built by John Gostwick, who served under Cardinal Wolsey and King Henry VIII, will be open to view. At 2pm there will be a guided riverside walk from the venue around part of Bedford River Valley Park, in the ownership of the Forest of Marston Vale Trust.

This month’s exhibition will be "R.A.F Tempsford" an exhibition of photographs of the former RAF site at Tempsford and what went on there throughout WW2, with many photographs and items of ephemera on display. Many permanent displays associated with Tempsford Village will also be on display.

Our monthly charity sales are a great place to source that bargain or knick-knack you have always been looking for.

Shuttleworth’s Season Premiere this year is proud to be part of the RAF 100 celebrations marking the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) throughout 2018.

Bank Holiday Monday

Embroiderers’ Guild Bedford Branch Do you enjoy textiles? Would you like to learn some new techniques or just see great work in a friendly setting? Would you love to buy previously loved fabrics, threads, magazines or books at very reasonable prices?

Want to know your chiffchaff from your chaffinch? Join our popular walk to discover how to identify the birds that you see on your walks and in your gardens, and how to get the best out of your optics.

Hear the 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 we’ll experience the magic of an English woodland as it comes alive with the sound of birdsong.

Performed by Theatre of Widdershins. Suitable for ages 4 upwards- and for all the family! Booking in advance essential, tickets limited. Tickets from Eventbrite; rspb3billygoats.eventbrite.co.uk Amazing puppets, singing and storytelling by Theatre of Widdershins.

Treat yourself to a wonderful home-baked afternoon tea in the grand setting of The House at Shuttleworth. Formerly the home of the Shuttleworth family The House will be open for viewing, with room stewards on hand to tell you more about the history of the family and Old Warden park. Pre-book only.

Join us for a walk through time around the parkland of the Shuttleworth Estate. Learn about its historical features and uses as well as its modern day management and preservation. Please note, this is a two hour walk for competent walkers.

’That 80s Rock Show’ is a theatre show, performed by a 100% live 6 piece band playing all the biggest anthems and power ballads from the 1980s. Relive the decade that taste forgot with this high energy, fun, tongue in cheek family friendly show.

Christoph Altstaedt conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra in a programme featuring Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, arias and excerpts from Massenet’s Cendrillon and Verdi’s La traviata, As well as Liszt’s Les Préludes.

P.B’s Antiques & Collectables Fair in association with St Paul’s Church Bedford is a fund raising Church event. We have sellers with a wide variety of items including Coins, Glass, China, Pottery, some old Toys, Postcards, Books, Brass, Copper, Curios and lots of lovely Jewellery, small furniture items.

Watch Morris and Maypole dancing displays at our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party event, with opportunities to join in during timed afternoon sessions. Enjoy crafts, storytelling and, new for 2018, a magic show!

Our Paw-some Afternoon Tea is a great excuse to get together with your friends, family, colleagues and school mates, to indulge in some tasty treats all to raise money for the thousands of unwanted cats and kittens ...

Alpine lovers can see a wide variety of alpines in two small scree gardens, front and back of bungalow plus pans, dwarf Salix, rhododendron, daphne’s. Dwarf acers, conifers and pines, hellebores, epimediums. Two small mixed borders of herbaceous salvias, lavenders and potentillas.

As part of the Stratton School Farm Open Day, there will be a large plant stall run by the HPS. The plants are grown by our members and include many unusual or hard-to-obtain varieties, Shrubs, perennial plants, herbs and grasses will all be on sale at bargain prices.

childrens fun day childrens wristband fair,pay £7,99 and you get unlimited use of all our attractions consisting of inflatables,bungee trampolines,train ride,carousel,teacups and much more.we have food and refreshments and toilets facilities .

Our ninth annual Plant Sale will feature a wide range of nurseries including some newcomers. We are expecting 9 nurseries from 6 counties: Alpines, Clematis, Herbs, Perennials and Shrubs, Roses, vegetables, Shade-lovers, basket and bedding plants, Sundries. Some foodstuffs.

All welcome to enjoy our Community Garden, run by volunteers & worked on organic gardening principles. Have a cuppa & fresh bake. Chat, play or wander round the garden. Stay on to help with jobs (for all ages & abilities) from 15 mins to 2 hrs or drop in anytime till about 4pm.

To celebrate Earth Day we will be opening up the Eco Lodge site to anyone who would like to come and have a go at some wilderness crafts. Open to all ages! This free afternoon will take place on 22nd April from 1pm to 4pm.

On the last Sunday of every month, and special occasions such as Valentine’s or Father’s Day, we open our Nest as a Cafe and serve hot & cold drinks as well as delicious homemade cakes. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Soft Drinks are all available and our cakes change weekly.

4 acre garden full of colour and interest. The owner has a free style of gardening sensitive to wildlife. Beds overflowing with tulips, alliums, bearded iris, peonies, poppies, geraniums and much more. Beautiful mature trees and many more planted in the last 30 years. Incl a large selection of betulas.

On Saturday 12th May 2018, St Mary’s Church Clophill is once again holding a traditional Fete in the Church Grounds. Lots of stalls, exhibitions, music and many sideshows for the children to enjoy with refreshments served (lunches, tea and coffee) and a barbeque.

The fuchsia society has a talk on Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy given by Steve Dimmer. This should be an enjoyable, jolly evening. We are now sorry to inform you that this talk has had to be CANCELLED due to Steve Dimmer’s hospital appointment.

Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Stewartby Water Sports Club in is inviting you and your family to come and try sailing for free on 12th May.

Ampthill Antique and Vintage Fair is held on the last Sunday of each month (except August and November). There is ample off road parking. 32 stalls selling china, books, furniture, coins, cigarette cards, silver, model trains, vintage clothing, dress jewellery, gold etc. Refreshments by "Crumbs"

The award winning Hitchin Brass Band return for their Annual Spring extravaganza, in aid of the Tibbs Dementia Foundation, with Musical Director Graham Chambers.

TREAT YOURSELF Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival and treat yourself to an evening of pampering and relaxation. With stalls offering a variety of treatments from massages, to manicures; tarot readings to eyebrow threading.

Dan East is the closest thing you’re going to get to Ed Sheeran himself - from the loop pedals, to the perfect vocals, Dan will knock your socks off (at a fraction of the price of seeing the real Ed Sheeran!) Doors 7pm Show start 8pm approx (with a 30 minute interval) Food served from 7pm - 8pm

We’ll be looking and listening out for black caps, nightingales, song thrushes, terns, warblers and (hopefully) turtle doves on this guided walk around the Millennium Country Park. Afterwards, we’ll stop in the Lakeside Cafe for a cooked breakfast, included in the price.

A guided walk led by our Volunteers around the Millennium Country Park. We’ll be using surfaced paths so the walk is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs but make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and wear sensible footwear, just in case!

A slightly later alternative to our Dawn Chorus Walk. We’ll be looking and listening out for black caps, nightingales, song thrushes, terns, warblers and (hopefully) turtle doves on this guided walk around the Millennium Country Park.

Jumble Sale with Table Top Sale all under cover . Various items for sale - many open to offers. Brick-a-Brack, Collectables, Excellent quality clothing, Housewares, Cheap Books, Garden equipment etc. A limited number of Stalls / Tables available @ £10 each. Cafe Open 10:00am - 2:00pm Refreshments available.

CHEEKI MONKEYS BIG BABY SALE AND FUN FAMILY DAY OUT Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Markets are community events for the whole family, where Mum’s & Dads can buy or sell quality, gently used babies’ and children’s toys, clothes and equipment.

Ashwell at Home offers entertainment for all the family with open gardens, free children’s workshops, live music and a wide range of street and indoor entertainment, cow milking, music, walks and talks, funfair, lunches and teas and much, much more.

Music concert for woodwind instruments given by The Ermine Street Band. Gustav Holst’s Japanese Suite, together with music by Brahms, Gershwin, Raff, Haydn, and Poulenc All proceeds to the fabric Fund of St Mary the Virgin -registered charity 245456

This is a transport show that has been going for the past 40 years. It attracts 30k visitors. We are looking for real crafters for the Craft Marquee. Non crafts enquiries will be ignored. Details at www.cavalcade-craft.co.uk Applications by email only

Over the last 40 years Rushden Cavalcade has evolved from a small gathering of vehicles taking part in a parade around Rushden High Street, into the Rally that starts the season, bringing together over 1,200 different exhibit’s from all over country and attracting over 25,000 visitors annually there’s something for

The 40th Annual Cavalcade of Transport run by Rushden Historical Transport Society , over 40 steam tractions engines, classic cars, classic commericals, real ale beer tent, arena events, trade stands and a fly past each day by the BBMF ( Spitfire / Hurricane)

Big Bang VW festival is the first and friendliest VW festival on the calendar. With high-octane racing, the festival remains as laid-back and family friendly as ever. All Vee Dubs welcome! Three days of VW fun in the sun with great racing and entertainment at the home of European Drag Racing!

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.

A tree lined driveway with young specimens and mature broad leaves rising above swathes of spring bulbs. Planted for year round interest, the cottage-garden style herbaceous borders are filled with early perennials in June. Hydrangeas, dahlias and asters flourish in September.

Anne Swithinbank, well known gardener and broadcaster, is speaking on “My Devon Garden” at The Knights Templar School.

Norwich based folk / Americana trio Alden, Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies along with fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin within beautifully written original songs and melodies.

Our night on May 3rd has the superb Steve Day as its headliner. Doors open at 7.30pm and the comedy starts around 8.00pm. Tickets are strictly limited to 40 so don’t miss out! Steve Day describes himself as Britain’s only deaf comedian, if there are any others he hasn’t heard.

A country house garden with a wildlife walk and formal surprises. You are invited to meander through changing spaces creating a palimpsest of nature and structure.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Model Village! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.