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What’sON Please ensure to check with organisers before attending any events in case of any changes or cancellations CHRISTMAS MARKETS Christmas Craft Market at Hudsons Plant Centre Saturday 5th 10am to 4pm – Sunday 6th December 10am to 3pm Lovely variety of handcrafted stalls, lots of gifts and decorative ideas, raffle and activities. Proceeds for Sue Ryder Foundation Bedford Road, Willington MK44 3PR Made in Bedford presents Christmas Artisan Market Sunday 6th December 10am to 3.30pm With local arts, crafts and produce it’s the perfect event to buy unique and original Christmas gifts. St Pauls Square, Bedford MK40 1SL Christmas Market at the Friendly Nettle Cafe Sunday 6th December 11am to 3pm Come and celebrating the end of lockdown with a Christmas Market in funfair style! Besides the market and loads of fun activities there will be mince pies, ginger biscuits, and non-alcoholic mulled wine. Beauvais Square, Shortstown MK42 0GE Festive Pop Up Craft & Food Fayre at Jordans Mill Saturday 12th December 10am – 3pm A fantastic range of stalls including; sweet treats, hand-made items, locally made foods and more, there is something for everyone! They are thrilled to be working with ‘Love Local Craft & Food Fayre’ to bring you this fantastic event. Please follow Government and organiser guidelines, including social distancing and rule of 6. Holme Mills, Langford Road, Broom, Biggleswade SG18 9JY
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Christmas Adventure Quest at Wrest Park Saturday 26th December – Sunday 3rd January 2021 10am – 4pm Visit Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, for a festivelyfun adventure quest which will allow you and your family to explore and discover fun facts and untold stories in the places where history happened! Hunt for clues and QR codes which reveal quirky tales and lead you to a small reward. It’s a great way for the whole family to get out and about in Christmas week. Entry to the event is included in the standard admission ticket price. Advance booking is now essential to visit Wrest Park. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
THEATRE The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre presents A Christmas Carol Saturday December 12th 3pm & 7.30pm The great, great, grandson of Charles Dickens, Gerald Dickens will present his own adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”, playing over 30 characters using vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk 103 Mill Road, Sharnbrook MK44 1NP The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s presents It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Saturday December 12th 7.30pm A fun-filled evening of Christmas Jazz, hosted by a trio led by vocalist James Hudson, fresh from his sell out 2019 Christmas show at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho. It also features trumpeter Tom Syson and pianist Joe Hill. Be sure to buy your tickets now for this lighthearted show. www.quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com 26 St Peter S Street, Bedford MK40 2NN Tel 01234 362337 / 01234 362269 The Place Theatre presents Every Time a Bell Rings (Indoor/Digital Theatre) Friday 18th to Wednesday 23rd December (times vary) A festive collection of heart-warming, emotional and comical stories inspired by the diverse Bedford community. Using a mixture of live and pre-recorded performances, including interviews and stories, all collected and reworked in Mangled Yarn’s own raucous style – so expect lots of music, laughs and silliness thrown into the mix. Alongside a live, socially distanced audience, Every Time a Bell Rings will also be available to Live Stream or Download at a later date. For tickets visit www.theplacebedford.co.uk Bradgate Road, Bedford MK40 3DE Tel 01234 354321
