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What’s On in April
from Potton April 2022
by Villager Mag
1 APRIL
Bedford Art Society 7.15 for 7.30pm Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford Members free, visitors £5 Tony Jackson talks about the work of the Glasgow School of Art, the Glasgow Boys and later works produced in Glasgow. Tel: Jean Paterson 01234 307210 for info Web: www.bedsartsociety.co.uk
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1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 20, 22, 25, 27 & 29 APRIL
‘Open Door’ 10-11.30am Potton Salvation Army, hapel Street Tea, coffee and chat. Mondays (not bank holidays), Wednesday and Fridays.
1, 8, 22 & 29 APRIL
Sandy Ukulele Group 7-9pm Baptist Chapel Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy Meets every Friday. Please email for more information on joining. Visitors welcome. Email: sandyukulelegroup1@gmail. com Web: www.sandyukulelegroup.com
2 APRIL
Coffee Morning 10-11.30am Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street Coffee, tea, bacon butties, homemade cakes, cards, Bric-a-Brac, Books and jigsaws etc. Held on the first Saturday every month except January. Everyone welcome. Tel: 01767 261138
2 APRIL
Craft & Food Fayre 10am-3pm Jordans Mill, Broom Support local, independent traders. A fantastic range of stalls including sweet treats, hand-made items, locally made foods and more. In the front car park and throughout the grounds of Jordans Mill.
2 APRIL
Choral Music for the Queen’s Jubilee 7.30pm Church of St Mary Virgin, Northill Tickets £12 Vivace Concert. Handel Coronation Anthems including ‘Zadok the Priest’, Parry ‘I Was Glad’ and Elgar ‘Land of Hope and Glory’. Tickets available from choir members, by email or on the door. Email: secretary@vivacechoir.co.uk
2 APRIL
Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street Coffee Morning 10-11.30 a.m. Coffee/Tea/Bacon Butties/ Homemade Cakes/Cards/Bric-aBrac/Books/Jigsaws etc. (Monthly Coffee Mornings are held on the first Saturday every month except January). Weekly “Open Door” (Tea/Coffee/ Chat) on Mondays (not Bank Holidays)/Wednesday’s & Fridays 10-11.30 am. Everyone Welcome. Phone 01767 261138
3 APRIL
Sunday Stroll 10.30am. Forest Centre, Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine Free - donations welcome Gentle Sunday walk around the park lasting approximately 2 hours. No need to book. Tel: 01234 767037 for more details Web: www.marstonvale.org
3 APRIL
Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Hardy Plant Society 2pm. Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade ‘Derelict Hill Farm to Garden in a year or two or Twenty’ with Derry Watkins., well-known nursery owner. Plants for sale. Visitors welcome – small charge. Web: www.hpscambsandbeds.co.uk
4, 11, 18 & 25 APRIL
Branch Out Social Club for Single People 8.30-10.30pm Cromwell Bar, The Sun Hotel, Hitchin Medium-sized social club for single people aged 40 upwards. Meets every Monday night. Tel: Lorna 01438 233657 Web: www.branch-out.org.uk
5 APRIL
Lunchtime Concert 1pm St Paul’s Church, Bedford Free recitals with a retiring collection (suggested £5) in aid of church funds. Come and enjoy The Goldentones, Cappella Quintet. Tel: 01234 340163
5 APRIL
Cantamus Chamber Choir Concert 7.30pm St Paul’s Church, Bedford Tickets £10 Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil (7080 minutes length of programme) sung by Cantamus Chamber Choir. Retiring collection will be taken in aid of humanitarian assistance for Ukraine.
6 APRIL
Aircraft Enthusiasts’ Group 1pm. Shuttleworth Guests £5 ‘I Remember When... (aviation journalism)’ by Ray Hankin. Meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Entry to Shuttleworth is £15 (valid for one month) but free for SVAS and AEG members and invited guests. Email: 99aegr@gmail.com Web: www.a-e-g.org.uk
6-10 APRIL
Spring Activity Trail 11am-2.30pm Forest Centre, Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine £3 per child age 1+ Some woodland friends are hiding in the garden - how many can you find...?! Self-led activity. Booking essential. Price includes entrance to trail, certificate and small prize. Tel: 01234 767037 for more details Web: www.marstonvale.org Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts
WHAT'S ON IN APRIL
7 & 13 APRIL
Sandy Astronomical Society 7 April 7pm AGM and general meeting at Everton Village Hall. 13 April 7.30pm Zoom talk with Dr Julian Onions on ‘Dark Matter’. Email: info@sandyastro.co.uk Web: sandyastro.co.uk
7, 14, 21 & 28 APRIL
Biggleswade & District Camera Club 8-10pm Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade Non-members £3 See website for full programme. Web: https:// biggleswadecameraclub.co.uk
9 APRIL
Organ Recital with Charles Wooler 12pm St Paul’s Church, Bedford Free recital with a retiring collection (suggested £5) in aid of church funds. Tel: 01234 340163
9TH APRIL
Potton Art Group Spring Exhibition and Sale 10:00 - 13:00 hrs Community Centre, Brook End, Potton, SG19 2QS Free entry Refreshments served.
11 APRIL
Sandy Flower Club 7.30pm. The Conservative Bowls Club Pavilion (rear of the Conservative Club, Bedford Road) Visitors £5 The Flower Club meets second Monday in the month (excluding January, August and December). New members always welcome. Tel: Sue Alexander 01767 699729 or follow us on Facebook
13 APRIL
Spring Open Day 11am-3pm. Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden, LU1 4LE Entry £5. Free children’s activities. Tel: 01582 721443
13 APRIL
Bedford Local Wildlife Trust 7.15pm for 7.30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnam Avenue, Bedford AGM and Illustrated talk ‘An Introduction to Bedfordshire’s Geology‘ by Bev Fowlston. Ample parking. All welcome. No charge but voluntary contributions appreciated. Tel: 01234 266057 Web: wildlifebcn.org
17 APRIL
Biggleswade Antique & Vintage Fair 9am-4pm. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade Café serving food and drinks all day. Free parking. Wheelchair/pushchair access. Tel: Marcel 07887 648255 Web: www.marcelfairs.co.uk
19 APRIL
Sandy Women’s Institute 10am-12pm. Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy Visitors £4. Meets third Tuesday of every month, except August. Tel: 01767 680644 Email: sandywibeds@gmail.com
21 APRIL
Bedford RSPB Local Group 7.30pm. ARA Club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF Group members £1, Guest £2, annual group membership £5, under 18s free. Tonight we go to North Africa for a ‘Moroccan Experience’ with Richard Pople. Suitable for experts and novices. RSPB membership not essential. Facilities and refreshments at ground level. Secure parking. COVID restrictions may apply. Advice about meeting will be adhered to should the situation change. Tel: 07905199769 Web: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ bedford
23 APRIL
Table Top Sale 10am-1pm. Eyeworth Village Hall £10 per table. Refreshments and tombola. In aid of All Saints’, Eyeworth. Table bookings: Wendy 01767 631283 or Abi 01767 631864
23 APRIL
Castle Comedy Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Rd, Biggleswade Castle Comedy is the monthly comedy club that brings you fabulous entertainment in Bedford and Biggleswade. A great night out with some of the UK’s finest comedians. www.castlecomedy. co.uk/biggleswade-home
24 APRIL
A Feast of Music 2.30pm All Saints Church Sutton £10 per person. ‘Pastime with good company’ performed by The Ensemble of Friends and conducted by Dr Douglas Coombes MBE. Refreshments. Proceeds to All Saints Church. Tel: 01767 261910 joannahollington@btinternet.com
27 APRIL
Lunchtime Talk 10.30am-12.30pm. Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade Warden Abbey Vineyard. Nestled between the picturesque villages of Old Warden and Cardington, hear the fascinating story of how a vineyard came to be planted on this beautiful Bedfordshire site in medieval times. Web: shuttleworth.org/talksprogramme
29 APRIL
Sandy Historical Society 7.30pm Stonecroft Hall, St Swithins Way, Sandy Entry £2.50 inc. refreshments, members and students free ‘History of Bedford Museum & Art Gallery’ by Lydia Saul. Tel: 01767 680171
30 APRIL
Peregrine Recorder Orchestra Concert 7.30pm. Upper Caldecote Methodist Church Free entry. Also featuring three talented soloists - Brass, String and Soprano. Generous donations to Cancer Research UK are welcome.
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