WHAT’S ON minutes and competitors coming from far and wide representing Schools, Colleges and Clubs. The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD MAYDAY FUN DAY & CRAFT MARKET SUNDAY 1ST MAY 11AM – 4PM FREE ENTRY Tarot readings, Crafts, Pet Goodies, Clothing, Sweet Treats, Face Painter, Balloon Model Maker, Kids Entertainment and lots more. Lidlington Hall, High Street Lidlington MK43 0RN BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL MAY MEETINGS SUNDAY 1ST MAY – DAWN CHORUS Meet 5am in the Priory Country Park, Followed by Breakfast in the local Toby Carvery. Joint event with Beds Bird Club Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ (TL 072 493) Thursday 19th May Meeting & AGM Meeting 7.30pm aiming to finish by 9.30pm ‘Ouse Fen: ‘Creating the wetlands of the future’ by Chris Hudson Chris is ‘Senior Sites Manager at Fen Drayton Lakes and Ouse Fen’ and is involved in the restoration of the Cambridgeshire Fens. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 under 18s enter free. More info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford or call 07905199769 Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF Thursday 26th May Stewartby Lake Evening Walk 7pm Meet in the old A421 lay-by eastern end of Marston Moretaine near MK43 0LE (TL 002 426) SHARNBROOK BOWLS CLUB 0PEN AFTERNOON MONDAY 2ND MAY 2PM – 5PM Do come and have a try, you will be welcome. If you cannot make that day – Ring Penny On 781660 for further details about the club Lodge Road, Sharnbrook MK44 1JP 156TH BEDFORD AMATEUR REGATTA SATURDAY 7TH MAY 8.30AM – 7.30PM Bedford Amateur Regatta founded in 1853 brings competitive rowing to the picturesque River Great Ouse in Bedford maintaining its position as one of the largest single day river regatta in the country. Racing takes place through the heart of the town over a 1,200 metre course with races every two 16
ELSTOW MAY FESTIVAL SATURDAY 7TH MAY 12PM – 4PM Annual May Festival Family Fun Day Over 70 stalls, Funfair, Procession, Street Food, Entertainment and much more. Elstow Abbey Green, Elstow MK42 9XT SPRING PLANT SALE SATURDAY 7TH MAY 10AM-1PM There will be Plants, Books and Jigsaws. Park Road Methodist Church, Park Road West, Bedford MK41 7SB. STEVINGTON 12K SUNDAY 8TH MAY All (17 years +) welcome to enter our 40th 12k run through the villages of Stevington, Oakley & Pavenham on Sunday 8th May. Free parking plus teas, coffees and cakes, Bar & BBQ available. Stevington Hall, Court Lane, Stevington MK43 7QS · HANDMADE CRAFT FAIR SUNDAY 8TH MAY 1PM–4PM Find amazing items all handmade locally. Home fragrances, rock painting and so much more! Oakley Village Hall, Church Lane, Oakley MK43 7RJ MILLION MILE CLEAN – BEDFORD EMBANKMENT SUNDAY 8TH MAY 11AM – 1PM Join in a clean-up near the embankment area, starting from Castle Mound and finishing near Longholme Café. Equipment is provided, however if you have your own equipment (litter pickers etc), please do let us know on the booking page which you can find on EventBrite. Children welcome, but MUST be supervised by an adult at all times HARROLD FILM NIGHT FRIDAY 13TH MAY DOORS OPEN 7PM FILM STARTS 7:30PM ‘Belfast’ £5 Adults £4 Concession Tickets available from Harrold Post Office, on the door or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/harroldcentre Village Hall High Street, Harrold, Bedford MK43 7BH PAVENHAM PLANT FAIR SATURDAY 14TH MAY 10.30 - 2.00PM 9 Nurseries from 6 counties bringing perennials, bedding, roses, clematis, shrubs etc. Coffee, cakes
