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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
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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 minutes and competitors coming from far and wide representing Schools, Colleges and Clubs. The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD
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
and BBQ. Free off-road parking, £1.20 entrance Maintaining our Grade 1 listed church building Pavenham Village Hall Beds MK43 7PE
PLANT SALE SATURDAY 14TH MAY 10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM
Produce & Cake stall Coffee and Biscuits £2.00 served in Church All Saint Church, Odell, North Beds, MK43 7AA
FELMERSHAM AND RADWELL VILLAGE HALL FUNDRAISER SUNDAY 14TH MAY AT 3PM
The Felmersham and Radwell Village Hall Committee are hosting an Auction of Promises in the garden of The Sun, Felmersham. Please add the date to your diary! If you would like to contribute please email frvhc@yahoo.com.
MENOPAUSE MEET UP MONDAY 16TH MAY 6.30PM
A chance for women to come together, to learn more and talk about Hormones, Menopause, Moods and Mindset – Breaking the taboo, increasing awareness, allowing women to share experiences, to feel supported, have a laugh and make new friends. 98 Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF www.thehormonefairy.co.uk
BEDFORDSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH MENGYANG PAN SATURDAY 21ST MAY 7.30PM
The Bedfordshire Orchestral Society is pleased to present a selection of ‘musical masterworks’. We welcome eminent pianist Mengyang Pan to perform Rachmaninov’s beautiful 2nd Piano Concerto, which will be preceded by Wagner’s stirring overture ‘Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg’. The concert concludes with Sibelius’ sublime 1st Symphony. Tickets are available from the Box Office – at bedfordcornexchange.co.uk or call 01234 718044.
SWISS GARDEN PLANT FAIR SAT 21ST AND SUN 22ND MAY 10AM – 5PM
Browse a range of plants grown by the in-house garden team and volunteers during your visit to Shuttleworth on this late spring weekend. From home-sown produce to ornamentals propagated from the garden’s own collection of herbaceous and other plants, you are sure to find something of interest to grow on in your own garden at home.
SUNDAY CRAFTERNOON FOR FAMILIES AT THE HIGGINS SUNDAY 22ND MAY 2PM – 4PM FREE ENTRY
Join in monthly creative activities for families to enjoy together. Explore the amazing art and fascinating artefacts on display around the building, then use your imagination and a range of media and materials to get arty. Activities are suitable for under 12s and children must be accompanied by an adult. No Need to Book but please be aware that places are limited and there may be a wait to start. Higgins, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
CLASSICS AT THE PARK SUNDAY 22ND MAY 10AM
Free event but donations to Moggerhanger Park welcome. This event attracts more than 100 classic cars and motorcycles dating from the ‘twenties to modern day. Booking Not Needed. On Site Café. Children’s Play area. Woodland walks. House Tours available. The old Kitchen and Eating room. Bar area. Dogs on leads welcome. Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RW
CHARITY PAMPER EVENING MONDAY 23RD MAY 7PM-9PM
Raising funds and awareness for families with children with cancer. The local charity led by two of our clients Donna and Ali are hoping to purchase a mobile home so families can use for holidays. Tickets £5 and includes glass of wine and one 15 minute treatment booked online in advance. Additional treatments are £5. Stalls and raffle. Stables Therapy Centre, 108 Milton Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AS
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