R-Time Online Information for Families in Bedfordshire

Address: 18 Lovett Green, Sharpenhoe, Beds MK45 4SP
Tel: 01525 877748 / 07899 872302
Web: www.fun-factory.co.uk

Have the perfect pamper party………

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Address: Old School House, Old School Gardens, Barton-le-Clay
Beds MK45 2AA
Tel: 01582 883703
Mobile:  07864 985810

Specialising in all aspects of beauty and relaxation….

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Area covered: Bedfordshire
Tel: 01234 740001
Mobile: 07986 803 191
Email: info@brightandclean.net

Commercial & Residential Cleaning. Because grime’s a crime!

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Address: Unit 1c Millennium Road, Airedale Business Centre, Skipton, BD23 2TZ
Tel: 01756 797877
Web: www.girliegardening.com

Pink accessories for gorgeous girlie gardeners………

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Address: 9 Howard Street, Bedford MK40 3HS
Tel: 01234 341377 / 01234 320003
Email:  info@5thavenuespa.co.uk
Web: www.5thavenuespa.co.uk

Because pampering shouldn’t just be for the rich and famous, we make it affordable for everyone to have the pampering they deserve…..

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Address: Hexton Manor, Hexton, Hertfordshire, SG5 3JH
Tel: 01525 877748   |  07899 872 302
Email: sarah@hextonmanor.co.uk
Website: www.hextonmanor.co.uk

From venue hire through to complete event management. Weddings, events and private parties.

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Address: 18 Lovett Green, Sharpenhoe, Beds MK45 4SP
Tel: 01525 877748 / 07899 872302
Web: www.fun-factory.co.uk

We will source any entertainment for any event, in any location, providing the complete event solution…….

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Address: 18 Lovett Green, Sharpenhoe, Beds MK45 4SP
Tel: 01525 877748 / 07899 872302
Web: www.fun-factory.co.uk

Face painting, childrens parties, pamper parties, girlie makeovers, craft parties and so much more……

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Address: 2 Fountain Court, Olney, Bucks MK46 4DG
Tel: 01234 714300
Web: www.chinacreations.co.uk

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Address:   The Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Clophill Beds MK45 4DA
Tel:  07748 007475

Address:   Building 359, Chicksands Shefford Beds SG17 5PR
Tel:  01462 752855
Email:  teddiespreschool@hotmail.co.uk

Address:   Village Hall, Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Beds SG16 6LQ
Tel:  07931 619090
Email:  nikkijlee@fsmail.net
Web: www.stondon-stomperspreschool.ik.org

Address:   Silsoe Vc Lower School, High Street, Silsoe, Beds MK45 4ES
Tel:  07799 633 243

Address:   Shillington Lower School, Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin SG5 3NX
Tel:  01462 712132

Address:   Methodist Church Hall, Ampthill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5DE
Tel:  01462 629313
Email:  akgeorgiou@ntlworld.com

Address:   Village Hall, High Street, Meppershall, Shefford Beds SG17 5LX
Tel:  01462 817359

Address:   Henlow Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Henlow, Beds SG16 6BS
Tel:  07876 248236

Address:   The Village Hall, Gravenhurst Road, Campton, Shefford Beds SG17 5NY
Tel: 07977442179
E-mail: camptonpreschool@hotmail.co.uk

A friendly group benefiting from small group sizes and small enclosed garden. Child care is available for children aged 2 years 6 months to 5 years. Session times are 9.30am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 3.00pm Monday to Thursday term time only with the availability of attending Lunch Club Monday to Thursday 12.00pm - 12.30pm allowing access to full daycare.

Recently received ‘OUTSTANDING’ judgement from Ofsted September 2008. 

Address:   All Saints Lower School, Church Street, Clifton, Shefford Beds SG17 5ES
Tel:  01462 811486
Email:  thewoodlands1@btconnect.com
Web: www.thewoodlands.ik.org

Leader:  Julie Saggers
Deputy Leader:  Emma French

Address:   School Lane, Shefford, Beds SG17 5XA
Tel:  01462 816281
Email:  info@acornpre-school.co.uk
Web: www.acornpre-school.co.uk

Contact: Andrea Miller (Administrator)

Offering quality care for children between 2years 9months to 5 years.  Session times are 9:15am - 11:45am and 12:45 - 15.15pm.  We are also able to offer a morning, lunch and afterschool club giving flexibility of care between the hours of 8:00am and 18:00pm.

Address:   Willington Peace Memorial Hall, Church Road, Willington Beds
Tel:  0797 214 8085
Email:  drgjefferies@aol.com

Registered Charity No:  1035672

Our pre-school has a morning session between 09:30am to 12:00pm and a lunch club that runs between 12:00pm and 13:00pm

Address:   Sandy Place Middle School, Park Road, Sandy Beds SG19 1JD
Tel:  07957 742315
Email:  info@sandypreschool.co.uk
Web: www.sandypreschool.co.uk

Address:   Biggleswade United Football Club, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 0AA
Tel:  07763 342738
Email: mail@rainbowplaygroup.org.uk
Web: www.rainbowplaygroup.org.uk

Address:   The Hollow, Biggleswade Road, Potton, Sandy Beds SG19 2LU
Tel:  01767 261100
Email:  carol.leggatt@tinyworld.co.uk

Address:   Mill Lane Recreation Centre, Mill Lane, Potton Sandy Beds SG19 2PQ
Tel:  01767 260928
Email:  pottonpreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.pottonpreschool.org.uk

Contact:  Emma Morrallee
Chair:  Anna Adnitt (07961 986844)

Address:   Roecroft Centre, Church Road, Stotfold, SG5 4NE
Tel:  01462 834897
Email:  info@pippinpre-school.org
Web:  www.pippinpre-school.org
Registered Charity No:  1028855
Leader:  Rose Sharp

Pippin Pre-School is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and is registered with Ofsted. Pippin provides daily care and education for up to 35 children, aged from 2 to 5 years, each weekday morning, 9am-12pm, during term-time. The pre-school is able to offer FREE nursery funding to 3 and 4 year olds. Our group leader, Rosemary Sharp, has managed Pippin for almost thirty years and leads an excellent, motivated, caring team.

Visitors always welcome - appointments not necessary. We look forward to welcoming you to our family.

Address:   114A London Road, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 8EH
Tel:  01767 600309
Email:  admissions@brighamplaygroup.org.uk
Web: www.brighamplaygroup.org.uk

In September we moved to a wonderful purpose built building which our children love.  We are open for breakfast club 7.30 -9.15am, morning session 9.15-11.45am, lunch club 11.45am-12.45pm, afternoon session 12.45-15.15pm and after school club 15.15-18.00pm five days a week.

Address:   Memorial Hall, Biggleswade Road, Dunton, Biggleswade Beds SG18 8RL
Tel:  07941 169841
Email:  karen@burton-dunton.freeserve.co.uk
Web: www.duntonvillagepreschool.co.uk

Address: Ickwell Village Hall, The Green, Ickwell, Biddleswade Beds SG18 9EE
Tel: 01767 627742
Email: ickwellpreschool@googlemail.com

Address:   Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wrestlingworth Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2EU
Tel:  07783 334435

Address:   Village Hall, Church Road, Everton Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2JY
Tel:  07814 815491

Address: 1st Sandy Scout Headquaters, Sunderland Road, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1QY
Tel: 01767 682260
Email: karen@thewattage.co.uk
Web: www.moggerhanger.co.uk

Address:  Renhold Road, Wilden Bedford MK44 2PX
Tel:  01234 772770
Web:  www.wild-britain.co.uk

Expect the unexpected at Wild Britain with the keepers introducing you to some of their not so common residents.  A fantastic day out for the whole family with all activites included in the admission its also great value.

Address:  Woburn Park, Crawley Road Bedfordshire MK17 9QN
Tel:  01525 290407
Web:  www.woburnsafari.co.uk

Open daily 10am - 5pm until 31st October, Woburn Safari Park offers a full, fun filled day out for the whole family.  It has the regions largest indoor play area and offers some superb birthday parties and ‘experiences’.

Address: The Reading Room, High Street, Turvey, Bedford MK43 8DB
Tel: 01234 888970

Address: Stewartby County Council Y.C. Hall, Park Cresent, Stewartby, Bedford MK43 9NN
Tel: 07749 759493

Address: St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, Wootton, Bedford MK43 9HB
Tel: 01234 767158

Address: Memorial Hall, Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford MK43 9JB
Tel: 01234 767785

Address: Guide Centre, Molivers Lane, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8LD
Tel: 07984 136097
or:  Sally on 01234 828974 or Sarah on 01234 826041
Email: footsteps@ukonline.co.uk

At Footsteps we can offer your child a caring and friendly setting where learning is fun. With playground and private woodland literally 30 feet from the front door we offer a fantastic outside learning environment too. Come along and see for yourself, visitors welcome.

Address: Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RG
Tel: 07910 915534
Email: admin@oakleypreschool.org.uk
Web: www.oakleypreschool.org.uk

Address: Village Hall, High Street, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PD
Tel: 07800 564266
Email: cliov6boy@btopenworld.com

Address: John Gibbard Lower School, High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1PF
Tel: 01234 782866

Address: Roxton Lower School, School Lane, Roxton, Bedford MK44 3DR
Tel:  07796 972896

Address: Harrold Centre, High Street, Harrold, Bedford MK43 7BH
Tel:  07929 618244
Web: www.haroldpreschool.org

Address: Vicarage Close, Ravensden, Bedford MK44 2RW
Tel: 01234 771316 (and ask for Applejacks Pre-school)

Manager:  Hannah Conniff

Address: Kymbrook Lower School, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe, Bedford MK44 2HH
Tel: 01234 376100

Address: The Bantree Building, Great Barford Lower School, Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford MK44 3JU
Tel:  01234 871625
Email:  sunshinepreschool@btconnect.com

Address: Pinchmill School, The Old Road, Felmersham, Bedford MK43 7JD
Tel: 01234 781770

Address: Village Hall, The Moor, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7JR
Tel:  01234 720194

Sessions Mon - Friday from 9-11.30, funding available. Lunchclub sessions Mon, Wed Fri for extra hour at additional cost

Address: Kinsbrook Childrens Centre, Canvin Way, Bedford MK42 0HL
Tel:  01234 316192
Email: stephen@deal.bedfordshire.gov.uk

Address: St Mark’s Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY
Tel:  01234 312634
Email: office@thisischurch.com
Web:  www.thisischurch.com
Headteacher:  Mrs Helen Harpin

Offering all day care for children aged 2 years 6 months to school age.

Address: Mark Rutherford Upper School, Wentworth Drive, Putnoe, Bedford MK41 8PX
Tel:  07818 197588
Web:  www.rutherford-rascals.co.uk

Address: Renhold Vc Lower School, Church End, Renhold Bedford MK41 0LU
Tel:  01234 771724

Address: Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ
Tel: 07523 148107
Email: rainbow-preschool@hotmail.com
Web:  www.rainbowpreschool.btik.com

Leader:  Jane Slapp
Deputy Leader:  Maria Paolini

A pre-school playgroup for 2 - 5 year olds.  Monday-Friday 9.30-12am. Term time. Lunch Club runs until 1pm

Address: Livingstone Lower School, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7LG
Tel:   01234 352879
Email: livingstone@deal.bedfordshire.gov.uk

Address: Bunyan Meeting Place, High Street, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9XP
Tel:   07766 877 423

Pre-School Manager:  Antoinette Wood

Address: John Bunyan Upper School & Community Centre, College Mile Road, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9TR
Tel:  07766 877423
Email: antoinette.wood@bedscc.gov.uk

Address: King George VI Playing Field, High Street, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6BS
Tel: 01234 341142
Email: info@clapham-preschool.org.uk
Web:  www.clapham-preschool.org.uk

Address: Christ Church Hall, Dudley Street, Bedford MK40 3SY
Tel: 07835 845990

Address:  Kempston West Methodist Church, High Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7BT
Tel: 07944 630369

Address: Bedford Road Lower School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8QH
Tel:  01234 400114
Email:  steppingstones.preschool@ntlworld.com 
Manager:  Tracy Berrington

Situated within the Daisey Hill Children’s Centre, Steppingstones Pre-School offers full day care from 9:15am to 3pm daily during term time.

Address: Putnoe Lower School, Overdale, Goldington, Bedford MK41 8EN
Tel: 01234 401818
Email: overdale.tots@ntlworld.com

Address: Tavistock Community Centre, Princes Street, Bedford MK40 2SX
Tel: 07969 406041
Email: preschool@hotmail.co.uk

Address: Transfiguration Church Hall, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DG
Tel: 01234 852140
Email: habitatpreschool@btconnect.com

Address: St Marys Church, Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0AP
Tel: 01234 359094 / 07510 598316
Email: overdale.tots@ntlworld.com

Address:  Brickhill Baptist Church, Brickhill Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7QF
Tel:  07709 234182
Email:  norma.hand@brickhillbaptistchurch.org
Web:  www.brickhillbaptistchurch.org

Brickhill Baptist Playgroup is run for children aged 2years 9 months to school age and is open weekday mornings during school term times.  We are very busy with a number of groups:

Wednesday Mornings:  Mums & Babies (Babies up to 1 year)
Wednesday afternoon:  Toddler Group
Once a month we also run a Toddlers for dads which is for dads and children up to reception class age - please see our website for dates.

Address:  Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR
Tel:  01234 854763
Email:  jandpashwell@aol.com

Also provides an Out of School Club that can include pick up from local schools Springfield and Camestone, and a Holiday Scheme for 48 weeks of the year (excludes Christmas period.)  Open between 8:00am - 17:30pm

Address:  Shortstown Lower School, Canberra Road, Shortstown Bedford MK42 0UZ
Tel:  01234 742174

Address:  Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7PS
Tel:  07534 2000633

Address: Goldington Family Centre, 28-30 Meadway, Bedford MK41 9HU
Tel: 01234 341977
Email address: goldingtonfamilycentre@btinternet.com

Address: Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate,
Central Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ
Tel: Box Office 0870 060 6652 (bkg fee)
Box Office Minicom 0870 060 6641 (bkg fee)
Groups and Schools: 01908 547609
Web: www.miltonkeynestheatre.com

Entertainment for all the family, please see our website for full programme details.

Address: Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45
Tel: 07977 932 113
Web: www.beckerphotography.co.uk

My style has been strongly influenced by working for years in the London magazine industry and my experience as a wedding photographer has taught me that it’s all in the detail. I’m inspired by love, joy and laughter. I work hard to capture those unexpected events and special touches that combine to make your event so special.

Address: The Clophill Centre, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BT
Tel: 01525 405222
Web: www.christinesquantumtherapies.co.uk

Baby massage - At a time that suits you, in the comfort of your own home. A unique and special course developed by the International Association of Infant Massage. Each parent/mother receives individual attention to any special needs. Massage oil and hand-outs are provided, classes are approximately 1 1/2 hrs, usually once a week. £28-£40 (for 3-5 Sessions)

Address: The Clophill Centre, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BT
Tel: 01525 405222
Web: www.christinesquantumtherapies.co.uk

My area of expertise is stress relief, and pain relief. I use essential oils and a healing technique called quantum-touch to relax the mind and body. I offer one hour treatments in a tranquill setting at The Clophill Centre, and clients are free to chose a combination of treatments.

Quantum-touch is fairly new to the UK, and greatly enhances the effect of my holistic treatments. It works very well with physical and emotional issues, and is especially good at relieving pain. For more details please visit my website.

Venue: Goldington Green Lower School, Goldington Road, Bedford
Tel: 01234 405933
Web: www.kineticvibes.com

Baby Jazz -A fun dance class for 3-5 year olds. This class teaches the children basic dance steps to give them a foundation as on which to build. When they turn six, they can then choose which style of dance they would like to continue with.

Venue: Goldington Green Lower School, Goldington Road, Bedford
Tel: 01234 405933
Web: www.kineticvibes.com

Kinetic Vibes Dance Academy offer you the following classes, these classes can be taken on there own or together, street, modern, tap, ballet and dance aerobics. We also have classes for toddlers and provide birthday parties with a difference. Please see our website for full details.

Venue: Goldington Green Lower School, Goldington Road, Bedford
Tel: 01234 405933
Web: www.kineticvibes.com

The Ultimate in Dance Parties for children. Your child will be made to feel extra special, as one of our choreographers comes to your party and teaches the children a fun routine to the birthday girl/boy favourite song.

Address: Flitwick Road, Westoning, Bedfordshire
Tel: 01525 718241
email: thephoenixschool@btconnect.com

The Phoenix School and Playscheme is privately owned. It opened in 1995 and has the capacity to take a maximum of 55 children in the school at any one time. It is open each weekday during term-time only and sessions are from 08:30 to 16:00. There is also a holiday club operating for three weeks during the holidays and these sessions are from 09:00 to 16:30. All children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area.

August 9, 2008 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

The Original Flying Proms Concert is well established as one of the regions premier outdoor concerts. Now in its eleventh year, the concert is held in the beautiful and historic setting of the world famous Shuttleworth Collection of historic aeroplanes. The combination of rare and unique vintage aeroplanes flying in time to a full 50 piece orchestra is one not to be missed.

The evening concludes with spectacular firework finale.

Venue: Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP

Tickets if purchased upto 30th June: £23 Adult, £13 Child
Tickets if purchased 01/07-08/08: £26 Adult, £16 Child
Tickets purchased on the day: £35 Adult, £20 Child

Access to the site from 10am, Proms concert begins at 7pm and ends at 10pm

For more information please call: 01767 627933

August 23, 2008 10:00 am to August 25, 2008 5:30 pm

Back for the 19th year, artist, designers and makers from all over the country exhibiting their work for sales in the idyllic setting of Wrest Park Gardens.

A truely wonderful day out for the whole family.

Venue: Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR

Tickets: £6.50 Adults, £5.50 Senior Citizens, £4.50 Child (under 5’s free)
50% reduction for English Heritage Members

Saturday 23 Aug 08 to Monday 25 Aug 08   (10:00am - 17:30pm)

August 3, 2008 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

A non stop party of classic Soul hits. Live on stage the music of The Four Tops, The Temptations with special guest artists Imagination featuring Lee John, Heatwave, Alexander O’Neal, Ultimate Earth Wind and Fire and Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce.

Venue: Bedford Park, Bedford, MK41 7TD
Gates open at 18:00, programme starts at 19:30

Tickets: £30 Adult, £12 Child (under 5’s free)

Full details are available at www.easternbreeze.co.uk or telephone the ticket hotline on: 0870 842 2230

August 2, 2008 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

One of Bedford’s most popular family events returns for its 15th year to Bedford Park on 2nd August 2008.

The 2008 programme will see performances of popular classics from The London Gala Orchestra, Bedford Choral Society and stunning suprano Juliette Pochin, all led by conductor Stephen Bell. The evening ends with one of Bedfordshire’s most spectactular firework and laser shows, with 2008 promising to be bigger and more amazing than ever before!

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Bedford Park this really is an event for the whole family. Bring a picnic, blanket and sit back and relax. The atmosphere alone is worth the money!

Venue: Bedford Park, Bedford, MK41 7TD

Gates open: 6:00pm - arrive early and enjoy a picnic
There will be a thirty minute interval during the evening

Tickets £30 Adult, £15 Child (discounts available for early bookers) Children under 5 are free

Full details are available at www.easternbreeze.co.uk or telephone the ticket hotline on 0870 842 2230