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What’s On in December
from Potton December 2022
by Villager Mag
1 DECEMBER
Sandy Astronomical Society 7pm Zoom general meeting. Regular observatunities during the month. Email: info@sandyastro.co.uk Web: sandyastro.co.uk
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1 DECEMBER
Biggleswade & District Camera Club 7.30pm for 8pm. Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade Non-members £3. ‘Secret Britain’, a digital presentation by Andy Sands. See website for programme. www.biggleswadecameraclub.co.uk
1-4 DECEMBER
Christmas Tree Festival Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Square, Bedford Entry £3, under 16s free Over 60 trees decorated with the theme of ‘Musicals’. Daily community concerts and competitions. In aid of St Paul’s church and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends Tel: 01234 340163
1-24 DECEMBER
Winter Craft & Gift Fair Tues-Sat 11am-4pm St Neots Museum Local residents free, adults £5, seniors £4, children £2 Popular Winter Craft & Gift Fair showcasing a wide selection of unique art and crafts made by local artists and craftspeople. New stock arriving all the time. Every sale supports local artists and the Museum which is a registered charity. Tel: 01480 214163
2 DECEMBER
Bedfordshire Family History Society 7pm and 7.30pm on Zoom Drama Theatre, Mark Rutherford School, Bedford ‘Help My Ancestor Has Vanished’ with Simon Fowler. Web: www.bfhs.org.uk
2 DECEMBER
Bedford Art Society 7.15pm for 7.30pm Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford Members free, visitors £5 ‘Take 6 landscapes’ with Ronnie Ireland on Zoom. Tel: Jean Paterson 01234 307210 Web: www.bedsartsociety.co.uk
3 DECEMBER
Bedford Brass Annual Christmas Concert Doors open 6.30pm, concert 7pm Kempston East Church, Kempston Adults £5, under 16s free Light refreshments including mince pies included. Tickets available from band members and on at the door.
2 DECEMBER
Festival Concert 7.30pm. St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Square, Bedford Tickets £17.50. Woburn Piano Trio. Tel: 01234 783181 Tickets: www.peoplesfundraising. com/concert-tickets
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 DECEMBER
Sandy Ukulele Group 7-9pm. Baptist Chapel Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy Meets every Friday. sandyukulelegroup1@gmail.com www.sandyukulelegroup.com
3 DECEMBER
Christmas 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. Tel: 01767 261138
3 DECEMBER
Castle Comedy Doors open 7.30pm, show 8pm The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade Three headline quality acts means the ultimate comedy night out! Web: www.castlecomedy.co.uk
3 & 4 DECEMBER
Christmas Craft & Food Fayre Spectacular 9.30am-4pm. Jordans Mill, Broom A fantastic range of stalls including sweet treats, hand-made items, locally made foods and more. Held in the Ouse and Ivel Rooms (above the Riverside Café).
5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 30 DECEMBER
Open Door 10-11.30am. Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street Tea, coffee and chat. Mondays (not bank holidays) and Fridays. Everyone welcome. Tel: 01767 261138
3 DECEMBER
Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Hardy Plant Society 2pm. Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade ‘Wildlife Gardening’ with the Wildlife Trust. Christmas food after the talk. Visitors welcome. Web: www.hpscambsandbeds.co.uk
3 DECEMBER
Sandy Flower Club 2.30pm Conservative Club Main Hall Members £12, visitors £15 inc. refreshments. Christmas floral demonstration by Rekha Naidoo titled ‘Jungle All The Way’. Sales table. Raffle. Tea/coffee and cake. Entrance by ticket only. Tel: Marian Attfield 01767 226275 for tickets
5, 12, 19 & 26 DECEMBER
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 50 upwards. Meets every Monday night. Tel: Lorna 01438 233657 Web: www.branch-out.org.uk
7 DECEMBER
Aircraft Enthusiasts’ Group 1pm. Shuttleworth ‘Sextant to Sat Nav. 45 Years in Aviation’ by Peter Griffiths. Meets first Wednesday of every month. Entry to Shuttleworth £19.50 or email to book free entry ticket. Email: 99aegr@gmail.com Web: www.a-e-g.org.uk 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 DECEMBER
7 DECEMBER
Sandy Community Choir Christmas Concert 7.30pm.St. Swithun’s Church, Sandy Featuring special guests Quintessential Brass. Retiring collection for St. John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger and St. Swithun’s Church. Refreshments provided.
7 DECEMBER
Sandy Night Owls Women’s Institute 7.30pm. Sandy Conservative Club Visitors £4. Meets first Wednesday of the month (except August). . Email: sandynightowlswl@gmail.com
7 & 14 DECEMBER
Hinxworth Art Society 10am-12pm. Hinxworth Village Hall Drawing, painting, coffee and chat. No need to book. Occasional oneday courses and demonstrations. Email: 99aegr@gmail.com
7, 14, 21 & 28 DECEMBER
Open Craft and Coffee 10-11.30am. Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street Everyone welcome. Tel: 01767 261138
10 DECEMBER
Santa’s Grotto 10-3pm. Community Centre, Brook End, Potton Tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies served all day. In aid of Keech Children’s Hospice Care.
10 DECEMBER
Carols by Candlelight 3.30pm. Church of St Mary Magdelene, Caldecote Tickets £10. Mulled wine and mince pies served in the interval. Proceeds to maintenance of the church. Web: www.wegottickets.com/ event/559010
11 DECEMBER
Carols in the Garden 4pm. Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street. Tel: 01767 261138
11 DECEMBER
Not Strictly Jazz 5-7pm. Fairfield House, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade Tickets £20, 10-18 years £10 Live music performed by exceptional musicians. 01767 312176 Email: sarahwiggs@hotmail.co.uk
12 DECEMBER
Learning Lunchtime 11am-12pm. Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine ‘The world of Macro Photography’ with John Plummer who tells us why he got into this breath-taking branch of photography. Donations welcome. Tel: 01234 767037 Web: www.marstonvale.org
14 DECEMBER
Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust 7.15pm for 7.30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford An illustrated talk ‘Journey to the Jaguar’ by our own Marion Hession. Ample parking. Tel: 01234 266057 Web: wildlifebcn.org
14-31 DECEMBER
Christmas Activity Trail 9am-3pm. Jordans Mill, Broom Entry £3. Held on WednesdaySunday between 14-31 December. Take a festive stroll of the meadow and woodland and solve the clues on the Recycle a Christmas Tree Trail. Hand your activity sheet in to the Mill Shop for a prize!
15 DECEMBER
Bedford RSPB Local Group 7.30pm. ARA Club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF Members £1, guests £2, annual group membership £5, under 18s free David Wilding, head warden at RSPB Otmoor, talks about the reserve. Suitable for experts and novices. RSPB membership not essential. Tel: 07905 199769. Web: www.rspb. org.uk/groups/bedford
17 DECEMBER
Coffee Extra 10-11.30am. Potton Salvation Army, Chapel Street Coffee, tea, toasted tea cakes, etc. Tel: 01767 261138
20 DECEMBER
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
20 DECEMBER
Party with a Princess at Christmas 12-2pm. Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine Tickets £15. Christmas festive afternoon tea, hosted by the Princesses! Come along for an afternoon of meet and greets, Christmas games and sing-a-longs, followed by a children’s afternoon tea fit for royalty. Suitable for ages 3+. Booking essential. Tel: 01234 767037. Web: www.marstonvale.org
20 DECEMBER
Greensands Writers’ Group 7-9pm Free event. Enjoy writing? Join Greensands Writers’ Group for a monthly online meeting. greensandswriters.wixsite.com/
20 DECEMBER
Christmas with Locrian Concert 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Potton Tickets £10, under 18s free inc. refreshments. Locrian Chamber Choir concert. Tickets available from Cameron’s Newsagents or by phone. Tel: 01767 261431
UNTIL 16 APRIL
Changing Times: A Century of Modern British Art Exhibition The Higgins, Bedford Sculpture, paintings and works on paper by some of the best-known and well-loved names in British art. www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk