WHAT'S ON

WALKS EVERY SATURDAY

Please note change of start time for afternoon walks – Summer start 13:30

Come and join us for a walk. We walk every Saturday afternoon approx. 6 miles

and Saturdays twice a month in morning for approx. 12 miles

Or try our “Ramble” on first Saturday morning each month – slightly shorter, slower pace

June Walks

7 JUNE pm Wootton, 6.5 miles

14 JUNE am Priory Country Park, 10 miles or pm Mowsbury Park, 7 miles

21 JUNE pm Sharnbrook, 7 miles

28 JUNE am Ivinghoe Canal Walk, 10.5 miles or pm Kimbolton, 6.5 miles

Contact; Margaret Sawyer 07780933729 Facebook; North Beds Ramblers

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/north-bedfordshire

We welcome Louisa Rigden with her floral demonstration entitled "Regal Flowers" Visitors welcome £8  

www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk 

The Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN

5.00pm – 6.00pm (7-12 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot

6.00pm – 7.00pm (13-21 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, MK40 1SL

Graham Webber will be giving a demonstration of oil landscape painting.

Contact Jean Paterson on 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for further information.

Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB

No buyers before 9am please. Call 01234 823033 or go to www.miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk for more information.

Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1SH

2.00pm – 3.30pm (7-12 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot

3.30pm – 5.00pm (13-21 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot

Castle Newnham School, Polhill Ave, Bedford, MK41 9DT

You only need to attend one audition

All auditionees must be 8 years old by the time of show.

To be performed @ The Bedford Corn Exchange between 30th Oct – 1st Nov 2025

Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome! Bar and food on site.

For more information, text or call 07787 126230

Oakley Sports & Social Club Church Lane, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RJ

We would like to invite anyone in the local Ampthill community to come and join us for some entertainment and discussion of what else we would like to happen in the Ampthill Community for those of us who are ageing! Join us and challenge the stereotypes and biases that fuel ageism.

Ampthill Methodist Church, Dunstable Street, MK45 2JS

Bedford Borough's Home Library Service brings the library to people who might otherwise be unable to use them. Open to all. The Library Bus will be stopping at the Keysoe International front car park every other Friday.

Keysoe International, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire. MK44 2JP. Tel – 01234 708400

Visit to Hexton Estate guided by Holly Bilcock. Senior Reserves Manager for the North Chilterns NNRs Two years ago, Natural England. Two years ago, Natural England purchased 586 acres of the old Hexton Manor Estate. This land directly borders Pegsdon Hills on one side, Ravensburgh bank SSSI on the other and the Barton Hills Farm reversion plots which follow onto Barton Hills NNR. Holly will lead us round part of the site and explain what is happening currently and what the plans are for the future.

Charge: £4.00 person

Booking for outdoor Flit Vale events is essential, as places are limited.

Please contact Ann by email: flitvale.info@gmail.com or Phone (leave a message or text if you prefer) 075801 78889 to reserve your place.

Free Traditional Fun Fair! Free outdoor cinema, free popcorn, food court, live music and stalls. For more information call 01525 631900 or email events@flitwick.gov.uk

Millenium Park, Flitwick MK45 1QJ

Fun family trail around Harrold exploring special spaces around the village. Gardens with a view, courtyard spaces, meadow patches, walled gardens, alongside fun activities, cream teas and refreshments along the way.

Live outdoor easy listening jazz and fresh strawberry tea

£10 adult £5 child under 12

Bletsoe Village Hall MK44 1QL

Dedication of memorial icon mosaic for St Etheldreda's by the Bishop of Bedford

Followed by evensong. All welcome. Further details 01234 340163

St Paul's Church, Bedford MK40 1SQ

Perfect for Lego fans and a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new lego sets, retired sets, mini figures and accessories. Under 5’s free.

John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, MK42 9TS

Local Evening Walk at Rookery North, Stewartby. Meet in layby by sailing club, Green Ln, MK43 9LY, for. Everyone welcome, RSPB membership not essential. Voluntary contribution £1 per adult.

More info: group.rspb.org.uk/bedford/

This exciting festival takes place on Russell Park and attracts over 30,000 visitors.

The Embankment MK40 3RH

Michael Rose - Songs of Innocence and Experience

Gregory May - Carved Anew

Handel - The King Shall Rejoice

John Ireland - A Downland Suite

A concert with a strong English theme, notable for its local connections!  Two of the pieces we will sing take inspiration from English poetry and have been written for us by Bedford composers: Michael Rose, a pillar in music making and education in Bedford over the last half century, and Greg May, a young composer born in North Bedfordshire who is making a name for himself.  Handel, while German-born, wrote The King Shall Rejoice for the coronation of English monarch George II. And Bedford Sinfonia will play John Ireland's A Downland Suite in tribute to his love for the Sussex Downs.  Tickets: £17 & £14 (£1 less for concessions). Students £5 and one accompanying adult £5. Available from: tickets@bedfordchoralsociety.org.uk or WeGotTickets or the Box Office, Bedford Tel: 01234 718044 https://bedfordchoralsociety.org.uk/

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedfor...

With a great selection of makers, all under one roof, Makers Market @Find Ampthill is a great place to pick up unique products and tasty treats. Organised by The Ampthill Alchemist.

Find, Courtyard at the rear of 6 Bedford Street, Ampthill MK45 2NB

Discover Ampthill’s bygone shops. In years gone by, many tell us that they could buy all that you needed to in Ampthill. Join us to explore and visit sites of various old shops and find out what pre-dates some of the current ones. Tour lasts approx 90 mins. Members £5 Non members £7. Places are limited. For more details on how to book visit www.adps.org.uk

Visit Wood End Farm. An evening to walk and see the farm’s wildflower meadows. Charlie and Carolyn Porter started establishing the wildflower meadows 40 years ago. They have a second large meadow which they started work on 22 years ago. We will look at both during the visit. Further information on parking and directions will be sent once a booking is received. £4 per person. Contact Ann – flitvale.info@gmail.com or phone/text 07580 178889 to reserve your place.

Wood End Farm, Cople, Beds MK44 3TZ

An array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area, coming together to celebrate good food and great company at Riverside Square in Bedford.

Music, Alcohol, Child Friendly, Vegan & Veggie

Riverside Square, Bedford MK40 1AR

Entry £6

Includes tea, homemade cake and friendship

For information call Myriam on 07590 558275

Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP

Come and discover a place to learn! All welcome. Enjoy a taster session, book a course, meet the team, have a Pimms and see what you could learn!

The Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB

Tickets £5 per adult, under 16's go free.  Come along and enjoy looking around up to 15 beautiful gardens in the village of Moggerhanger.  Get your ticket and map from St John the Evangelist Church where there will also be floral displays to view and refreshments available to buy.  Church will be open from 11.15am each day. All proceeds go to the Friends of St John's Church.

St John the Evangelist Church, Blunham Road, Moggerhanger, MK44 3RD

Models will be wearing your favourite brands which are up to 75% off, sizes 6 - 30. Brands include: Dorothy Perkins, White Stuff, Next, Evans, River Island, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Wallis, Warehouse , Urban Outfitters, Monsoon and many more! Tickets cost £5 which includes light refreshments, and can be obtained from St Andrew's Church Centre Office, or can be purchased at the door. There will also be a raffle on the day with some great prizes to be won. Email -operationsmanager@standrewsbedford.org.

St Andrew’s Church Centre, Main Hall, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Mk40 2PF

High quality jumble sale. Vintage, antiques, kids items, clothing, household items.

Afternoon Tearoom – Tea & coffee, homemade cakes, homemade savoury snacks.

The Harrold Centre, Village Hall High Street, Bedford MK43 7BH

Traditional Stalls and Refreshments. All welcome.

St Andrew’s Church, Ampthill MK45 2EW

 Tickets £6 (in aid of St Paul's Church Tower, Clock & Bells Appeal).

Children under 12 Free. Entry via front drive off the A4280/St Neots Rd. Tea and cakes also available. A late Victorian garden with mature trees, sweeping lawns and herbaceous borders. The large walled garden is run as a cut flower business in one half and to growing a variety of vegetables in the other half. There are also fruit trees, Bedfordshire Heritage Collection. 

Further details Ann Collett-White Tel 07989 837819

Howbury Hall, Renhold MK41 0JB

Come see inside the Dovecote & Stables which hosted a Henry VIII visit in the 1540s. The Dovecote appears on the front cover of the book "60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust.

St. Lawrence’s Church next door will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, donations welcome.

National Trust, Willington Dovecote & Stables, Church End, Willington, Bedford MK44 3PX

Enjoy strolling round the open gardens and hopefully gain some ideas for your own. Programmes available at £5.00 per person from All Saints Church on the day where refreshments will be served, or contact:  Maureen Munnelly – 01234 637597

A fun packed day for all the family including games stalls, live music, food and drink, inflatables, narrow gauge steam railway and more... *Wristband includes unlimited train rides, unlimited inflatables and 3 games.

Scott Primary School, Hawk drive, North Pole site MK41 7JE

We are very pleased to welcome this month CLIFTON HUGHES.   A musician of many years’ experience, he will delight his audiences with his choice of programme, and it will be a pleasure to share his love of music with you.    Your kind donations help us to look after the Organ.   Refreshments are available, with conversation and good company.   We look forward to seeing you.

St. Lawrence’s Church, Church End, Willington MK44 3PX

Come together and make an impact. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. One in two people will face a challenge in their lifetime, which means it is likely to be affecting someone you know right now. Join us in this powerful community response whether you are from Ampthill or not. Every step matters, with all proceeds going to local cancer charities.

Ampthill Park, MK45 2HX