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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
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
Sue Ryder, which runs Bedfordshire’s Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, has launched its second urgent fundraising appeal of 2020, as it experiences a £2million a month shortfall whilst its teams play a vital part in the Coronavirus effort.
The charity’s asking people in Bedfordshire to support its urgent fundraising campaign ‘We can’t stop’ so it can continue to provide the expert and compassionate care it’s so well known for.
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice Director, Allison Mann said: “Coronavirus has hit us hard. We received a wonderful response to our emergency appeal earlier in the year. This, along with emergency funding from the government, covered our funding shortfall until the end of June 2020. “Unfortunately, however, our struggle continues with fundraising events remaining cancelled and our high street shops closed a second time.
“Everyone at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice wants to help local families in the months ahead and continue to relieve pressure on the NHS. However, to keep our services running through the winter and beyond we urgently need to secure more funding now.
“We know times are tough for everybody, and we want you to know every bit really does help. Thank you.”
To support vist: sueryder.org/winterappeal20
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice
We can t stop caring.
Sue Ryder Nurses and staff are needed more than ever – at a time when we simply don’t have enough funding.
We’re facing an end-of-life care crisis. £21 from you could help pay for an hour of care for someone at the end of life.
Donate today at:
sueryder.org/winterappeal
AT HARPUR
Christmas is not cancelled! We can’t wait to keep safe and celebrate with you this year!
KEEPING CHRISTMAS SAFE We all want to keep ourselves and our families safe this Christmas, so when visiting the Centre please use our hand sanitiser, follow our one way systems and wear a face covering, unless exempt. Our full social distancing guidelines can be found at harpurcentre.co.uk/covid-19
ONLINE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
November - December Head to our website to find downloadable festive crafts, recipes and activities to keep the kids entertained! Plus, send us your designs on social media to be in with the chance to win a prize from retailers!
THE WISHING TREE
The Wishing Tree is back at the Harpur Centre from 3rd - 17th December helping to give children across Bedfordshire a better Christmas. Head to our website for full information.
SANTA CALLING! This year Santa can’t meet you in his Harpur Centre Grotto due to Covid-19. So instead, he’s making personalized, live video messages with you! For more information visit: www.santa-calling.co.uk Or call 07973 143406 to book.
SANTA SHOPS 25th November - 16th December Head over to our Facebook page each week and guess which shop Santa’s gift is from to be in with the chance to WIN it!
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU, ALWAYS Head to our website for full information
OPENING TIMES
Thursday 3rd December Thursday 10th December Wednesday 16th December Thursday 17th December Friday 18th December Saturday 19th December Sunday 20th December Monday 21st December Tuesday 22nd December Wednesday 23rd December Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day Sunday 27th December Monday 28th December Tuesday 29th December Wednesday 30th December New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Saturday 2nd January Sunday 3rd January
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Head to our website for individual store opening times
