R-Time Online Information for Families in Bedfordshire

Address:  146 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BH
Tel:  01234 843345
Email:  enquiries@rvtrust.co.uk
Web:  www.roadvictimstrust.org.uk

Supporting the victims of serious road collisions

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Address:  Barton Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4RS
Tel:  01525 860008
Email:  grovebar@btconnect.com
Web:    www.grovefamilybarrestaurant.com

Where you’ll find children playing and fine dining under the same roof!

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Address: Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ
Tel: 01908 584000
Web: www.hularescue.org
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk

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Web: www.arasrescue.co.uk                                                    
Email: enquiries@arasrescue.org.uk
ARAS has been set up to help unwanted dogs find caring homes, especially German Shepherds.

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Address:  The Greensand Trust, The Forest Office, Maulden Wood, Haynes West End, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QT
Tel: 01234 743666
E-mail: Lorna.Walker@greensandtrust.org
Web:  www.greensandtrust.org

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Web: www.bedfordfreegle.org.uk

Freegle! It loosely stands for Free Giving, Locally, Easily. There are (currently) 215 online groups all over the UK, with almost 1 million members, dedicated to stopping still usable items going to landfill unnecessarily. (more…)

Address:  Barton Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4RS
Tel:  01525 860008
Email:  grovebar@btconnect.com
Web:    www.grovefamilybarrestaurant.com

Where you’ll find children playing and fine dining under the same roof!

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March 21, 2009 12:00 am to 4:00 pm

We are very excited to announce the first ‘Love Your Body Roadshow’ which will be held on Saturday 21st March at Midsummer Place shopping centre in Milton Keynes from 10am until 4pm.

We’d love for you to come along and join us and meet all of the members of the team. If you have always wanted to know how hynotherapy works or what a kinesiologist is, or ask any of us any questions at all about our work, please come and see us.

Midsummer Place will be THE place to Love Your Body all day on the 21st March - I hope we see you there.  For more information please visit:  www.loveyourbody.me

March 8, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

A FREE Exhibition for all things pregnancy, birth and baby.

Exhibitors include midwifery, waterbirth, breastfeeding, cloth nappies, complementary therapies, yoga for pregnancy, ultrasound scanning, childcare vouchers and more!

Free parking to rear of building and free refreshments.

Do come along and meet us!

Location:  The Guildhall, Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2ES
Contact:  Valerie Gommon
Telephone: 01908 511247

Email:  info@3shiresmidwife.co.uk

Web:   www.3shiresmidwife.co.uk

March 15, 2009 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

BUNNY BONANZA

• RABBIT HEALTH TALK AT 2.00pm by Christine Dunsby of Ark House Veterinary Surgery, Leighton Buzzard** FUN RABBIT PHOTO COMPETITION **  Win a prize for your rabbit, so bring your best photos only £1 per entry

• Find out about the work of the Rabbit Welfare Association
• See the rescued rabbits and other animals awaiting adoption
• Children’s rabbit costume competition   Free entry, age groups 8-12yrs and 7yrs and below, judging at 3pm

PLUS ALL THE USUAL ATTRACTIONS  - HOME-MADE REFRESHMENTS : BAZAAR : JUMBLE : BOOKS

Only £2 adults - Accompanied Children: Free

Bring along your dogs & friends too for a great afternoon, for a good cause.  All proceeds for the care & welfare of HULA’s rescued animals.  Giftsof pet food and blankets always welcome.

Location:  South Midlands Animal Sanctuary, Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise MK17 8HZ
Between M1 Junction 13 and Woburn Sands (Nr. Aspley Guise Rail Station)
Tel:  01908 584000
Web:  www.hularescue.org
Email:  hularescue@tiscali.co.uk

March 15, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

R.A.T.S. - Re-homing Animal Telephone Service - is a registered Animal Welfare Charity operating in the Bedfordshire area. We depend totally on fundraising events and donations from our members and the public to carry out our work of caring for dogs, cats and small mammals who are lost, abandoned or whose owners can no longer care for them.

We are holding a Fundraising Day at Cople Village Hall.  Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, Stalls, Refreshments.

Location:  Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX.
Time:  13:00pm to 15:00pm

Web:  www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk
Email:   info.rats@gmail.com
R.A.T.S. Information Hotline: 01234 853100

R.A.T.S. - Re-homing Animal Telephone Service - is a registered Animal Welfare Charity operating in the Bedfordshire area. We depend totally on fundraising events and donations from our members and the public to carry out our work of caring for dogs, cats and small mammals who are lost, abandoned or whose owners can no longer care for them.

February 22, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

R.A.T.S. - Re-homing Animal Telephone Service - is a registered Animal Welfare Charity operating in the Bedfordshire area. We depend totally on fundraising events and donations from our members and the public to carry out our work of caring for dogs, cats and small mammals who are lost, abandoned or whose owners can no longer care for them.

We are holding a Fundraising Day at Cople Village Hall.  Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, Stalls, Refreshments.

Location:  Cople Village Hall,  Grange Lane, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK44 3TT

February 22, 2009 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Bedford Town Football Club are hosting a ‘Mammoth Indoor Table Top Sale’

Large car park & refreshments.  £5 per table.  Admission price 50p

Set up at 11:00am |  Entry at 12:00pm

Location:  Bedford Town Football Club, Meadow Lane, Cardington, Bedford
Tel:  01234 381213

February 28, 2009 to March 1, 2009

CRAFT, FOOD & GIFT FAIR

Quality crafts from some of the County’s finest Artists, Designers and Craftsmen mix beautifully with specialist demonstration areas where rare and unusual skills will be on display, plus marionette shows for the children and excellent catering facilities within the show.

The Safari Park is included in the admission price.  Last admission to Safari Drive 15:30pm.  Last admission to show 17:00pm.  Show open until 18:00pm

We regret Dogs are NOT allowed in the Safari Park or at the show.

Tickets to Show & Safari Park:  Adults £7.00   |   OAP’s £6.00    |   Children £4.50

Location:  Woburn Safari Park, Woburn, Beds  (exit at Junction 12 or 13 off the M1)
Web:  www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk
Tel:  01283 820548

February 22, 2009 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Open Day at the Mill - For the first time ever the Mill is having an Open Day. Between 11am and 4pm anyone can come into the theatre in a special access all areas FREE event! There will be behind the scene tours, history talks, costumes displays, performances, a musical performance from a West End star, workshops, music, dance and cakes on sale! You will be able to go where normally no theatregoers get the chance to go!

Location:  Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire MK44 INP
Web:  www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk

February 26, 2009 8:00 pm to March 5, 2009 8:00 pm

The Stodden Players Proudly present Cinderella a pantomime held at Margaret Beaufort School in Riseley.    Tickets are £5 adults and £2 for children available on the door from 26th Feb to 28th

Location:   Margaret Beaufort School,  High Street, Riseley, Bedford
Time:  Performances at 20:00pm and Saturday Matinee at 14:30pm

Address: School Lane, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7LQ
Tel: 01234 720826
Web: www.emmausvillagecarlton.org.uk
Email: office@emmausvc.plus.com

We work with people who face many disadvantages in life, many of whom have been homeless. We help them as they rebuild their lives through care, support, training and working alongside us.
To enable us to do this we run shops, selling furniture, clothes, bric a brac, books and toys which are all donated to us. We also have an excellent café that offers lunch time meals, cakes, coffees etc. all are open from 10.00 - 4.30 from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.

Address: Raleigh Centre, Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9HE
Tel: 01234 316801
Web: www.familygroups.org.uk
Email: admin@familygroups.co.uk

Family Groups is a local charity based in Cauldwell, who specialise in working with women from multi cultural backgrounds.
We provide a network of support and opportunities for the personal development of women by running 5 groups in the areas of Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Queens Park. The groups meet weekly, term-time only, where members benefit from informal learning, community involvement and support from Family Groups staff and other members. Each group is supported by a free childcare facility where children under 5 experience positive play.

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May 30, 2009 to May 31, 2009

The Kite Festival attracts over 25,000 visitors and hosts an array of international flyers as well as workshops, a public flying arena and fairground.

Entrance is FREEBedford’s International Kite Festival returns to Russell Park over the weekend of the 30th & 31st May 2009.

As in previous festivals the event will showcase kites from the four corners of the globe including America, Canada, Japan, China, Germany, France Holland and Belgium as well as flyers from across the UK.

The programme throughout the weekend will feature kites never seen before in the UK and children’s and adults workshops in the kite marquee.

The festival has the unique ability to engage and enable all ages to take part; anyone can fly a kite. A special arena for members of the public to fly their own or made in the workshop kites will also be onsite.

Alongside the various demonstrations in the arena will be a whole host of other attractions, food and drink, entertainment, music and kite stalls specialising in kite equipment, clothes and other accessories.

Opening times for the festival are from 10 a.m. both days to 6 p.m. on Saturday and a 5pm on Sunday

August 5, 2009 to August 8, 2009

Bedford by the Sea 5th - 8th August 2009

Bedford by the sea returns to Harpur Square, Bedford from the 5th - 8th August 2009. Once again there was a giant sandpit, a variety of seaside entertainment, including Punch and Judy, seaside food, children’s rides and more!

July 11, 2009 9:30 am to July 12, 2009 1:30 pm

The all new Bedfordshire County Show will be the largest, most exciting, action-packed county themed event held in Bedfordshire.

With a massive line up of shows, displays, competitions and demonstrations planned, the show will celebrate the county’s rich rural heritage and cultural diversity over one spectacular weekend.

Tickets:  Adults £8.50  |  Children £5  |   Concessions £7.50  |  Family Ticket (2+2) £22

Location: Old Warden Park, Nr Biggleswade, Beds
Web:  www.bedfordshirecountyshow.co.uk

August 29, 2009 to August 31, 2009

There will be non-stop, quality music from top Orchestras, bands and artistes performing the great hits from the Big Band and Jive era, and also including some Rock & Roll.

There are mulitple stages, dance floors, a big dance marquee with all day dance lessons and workshops, vintage vehicles, air displays, fashion shows, hanger dances, comedy shows, museums, traders, great food and drink, excellent campsite and so much more…….

Pre-booked tickets for adults start at £18.50

In its eighth year, this nostalgic, annual Swing, Jazz & Jive music festival is now regarded by many as by far THE BEST RETRO MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY! Word has spread globally, and many of our regular visitors come back each year from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and from all over Europe to attend the Twinwood Festival. It is held at the stunning location of The Historic RAF Twinwood Airfield and Twinwood Arena, near Bedford, where Glenn Miller took his last flight. The emphasis is on nonstop, high quality music from many top Orchestras and artistes performing the great hits from the big band, swing and Jive era, and since 2008 we’ve also featured an additional brand new ‘50s stage which will add a new dimension to the festival, whilst not taking anything away from what has earned the festival its reputation.

Pre-booked tickets for adults start at £18.50

Location:  Twinwood Arena & Twinwood Airfield, Clapham, near Bedford, MK41 6AB.
Main Office & Ticket Line: 01923 282725

Email:  info@twinwoodevents.com
Web:  www.twinwoodevents.com

March 27, 2009 to March 29, 2009

On display will be sheds, mowers, shredders, plants and seedlings, log cabins, pots, all kinds of garden furniture from modern to traditional, driveway cleaning, bonsai trees, gazebos, lawn treatments, garden design and accessories.

Entry is free.

Location:  thecentre:mk, Middleton Hall, 24 Silbury Arcade Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES

March 9, 2009 12:00 pm to March 22, 2009 12:00 pm

This event will have over 100 exhibitors with ideal presents for Mother’s Day (Sunday 22 March).

If you value beautiful and original handmade items, visit the Craft and Gift Fayre in Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes.

Some of the exhibitors will include Elaine Newman (knitwear); Chris Finan (handmade jewellery); Douglas Copeland (silver candlesticks); La Luna Interiors (candles); Sherwood Garden Features (wooden handmade flower pot men); Cheng Yan Studio (wildlife artist); Fine Art 4 All (paintings) and the Original Slate Vase Company.

Location:  thecentre:mk, Middleton Hall, 24 Silbury Arcade Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES

February 26, 2009 12:00 pm to March 1, 2009 12:00 pm

See the most up to date and contemporary designs to transform your house into a home to be proud of.For four days we will be furnishing you with imaginative ideas on everything from designer kitchens and state of the art bathrooms to wood flooring and fireplaces to make your home beautiful.

For more information please visit http://www.davan-exhibitions.co.uk

Entry is free.

Location:  thecentre:mk, Middleton Hall, 24 Silbury Arcade Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES

June 27, 2009 6:00 pm

Ampthill Concert Orchestra are headlining the event with support from Ampthill Town Band and Quintessential. Gates open 6pm

Experience the Proms in all their glory with the backdrop of Ampthill’s beautiful and historic park

Tickets on sale now from our online shop at http://www.ampthillparkproms.com/ or from Waitrose Ampthill. Prices are:

* Advance Adult Ticket - £12.50 (On the Day - £16.50)
* Advance Child Ticket (10 years & under) - £7.00 (On the Day - £10.00)
* Advance Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 Children) - £30.00 (this ticket is for 2 Adults and 2 Children) (On the Day - £39)

Ampthill Park Proms is brought to you entirely by the volunteers.

Website: http://www.ampthillparkproms.com/

Ampthill Festival ‘Proms in the Park’ is supported through funding from the National Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ Funding Programme.

June 28, 2009 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Fun for all the Family in Ampthill Park  | 12.15pm - Parade: Theme - ‘Fantasy’ - from Station Road, via Dunstable Street & Woburn Street to Ampthill Park(If you want to register your involvement in the Parade you can do so by contacting Sue Summerfield: 01525 753723)

1pm - Gala Day in Ampthill Park | Entertainment - 1.15pm to 5pm

* ‘The Essex Dog Display Team’
* ‘The Sheep Show’
* Salsa Dancing, Line-dancing and Hip-Hop/Street Dancing Displays
* Children’s Entertainment Marque
* Jazzercise
* “Mr Cheese” Children’s entertainer

Music Acts - 1.30pm to 7pm

* Not Dead Yet - Local Punk band playing classic and modern punk covers full of attitude.
* Amy Lee and the Integrals - Bedford’s finest songstress accompanied by a fine rhythm section play songs that are upbeat and full of lyrical gems - one to watch
* Betaboy - Seasoned musicians based in Ampthill and Flitwick playing their own hook laden style of electro-pop.
* Rogue Radio - If you threw rock, rap, funk and hip hop in a pot and brought it up to the boil you might just come close to getting something that resembles these 5 fellas from Ampthill and Flitwick.
* The Measure - Five piece band playing a blend of funk, rock and acid jazz with a dash of disco thrown in they play music to get you moving.
* New Groove Formation - Festival veterans and favourites are back by popular demand to headline Ampthill Festival with their Funk/Ska/Reggae tunes that guarantee to make you dance.
* Plus various Acoustic Acts

Amusements, Fairground Rides, Licensed Bar, Charity & Business Stalls

For more information please visit:   www.ampthillfestival.co.uk

Very special ‘credit crunch’ offer.  Save nearly 50% off a Tatty Bumpkin birthday party for your little angel, monkey, pirate or princess!

A standard birthday party for up to 12 children usually costs £75, but if you get in quick you can get a bargain by paying just £40.00 (a saving of £35)!  There are 6 themes to choose from including pirates, princesses, circus and jungle.

For more details take a look at:  www.bedford.tattybumpkin.com

(Please note that you can have other themes for your child’s birthday party and you can even have an adventure written just for your child, but the 6 themes mentioned on the web page are those that relate to the half price offer).  The half price offer is subject to availability. Tatty Bumpkin (Bedford) reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any time without prior notification.

February 12, 2009 to February 15, 2009

With over 100 exhibitors at this event - from an independent mid-wife and baby scanning to children’s information services from the local authority and inheritance tax/advice - discover how to be the best mum and dad in the world.

Some of the exhibitors will include Valerie Gommon (independent mid-wife), M K Council (children’s information services), fostering & adoption, children’s photographer, Sally Boon (birthing pools), Fingers & Toes (hand/feet castings), inheritance tax/advice.  There will also be The Kidz Painting Company (moulds for children to paint at the event), Babybond (baby scanning), Faye Cook Fitness (ante-natal exercises), Moulton College and the Bedfordshire University and lots more.

This event is FREE.

Location:  thecentre:mk,24 Silbury Arcade Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES

March 14, 2009 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easter Eggstravaganza: Saturday 14th March 11am - 2pm 2009

A wonderful day of Easter Fun at Cranfield Lower School. All profits raised will go to Cranfield lower School PTFA and Acorn Pre School PTA for the benefit of the children who attend.

Visit and have fun - there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and Bonnett Parade, as well as many stalls including Chocoholics, Mini IQ, Truly  Madly Baby, Usbourne Books and lots more. Other activities will include Arts & Crafts, Decorate the Egg competition, Tatoos and Nail Art, as well as wonderful refreshments, cake stalls and raffle. Contact Cathryn Watters ( cathrynwatters@mac.com) if you would like to hire a table at £10
Address:  Cranfield Lower School, Court Road, Cranfield, Beds  MK43 ODR
Tel:  01234 750261
Contact:  Cathryn Watters
Email:  cathrynwatters@mac.com

February 14, 2009 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

CIBA stands for charities in Bedford association and we are launching CIBA with a Ball. The Ticket for this event cost £40 per person.  This includes a three course meal and dancing to a live band, please note this is a Black Tie Event.

For more information or to Book a Table of 10 max Call Brigid Heley on 01234 352899. or Sharon on 01234 352887.

Location:Bedford Rugby Club, Goldington Road, Bedford
Time:  19:00pm to 22:00pm
Tel:  01234 352887  (Sharon)

March 14, 2009 11:30 am to 12:45 pm

A large and very popular sale of good quality nearly new babies and children’s clothes, toys, maternity wear, nursery equipment and buggies.11.45am-1.00pm (early entry at 11.30 for NCT members with membership card)

£1 entry per adult (in aid of the NCT Charity)

For more info and/or a seller’s pack, please phone the number below.

Location:  Bedford Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Tel: 0870 420 8946
Email:  nct.enquiries@btinternet.com
Web:  www.nct.org.uk/in-yor-area/northbeds

February 8, 2009 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Matrimoni Shows are vibrant and fun occasions where our exhibitors and bridal parties enjoy live entertainment, fashion shows and exhibitors demonstrations not to mention the chocolate and wedding cake tasters!

The ethos of the ‘Matrimoni’ Wedding Show is to support local businesses that offer unique and quality Wedding Services. Our shows limit the number of each exhibitor in each category to ensure that we can cater for all budgets while also offering you a variety of choice that can add that special ‘je ne sais quoi’ to your Wedding Day whether here at The Sharnbrook Hotel or at your choice of venue.

Location:  The Sharnbrook Hotel, Sharnbrook, Beds MK44 1LX
Please direct all enquiries to 01234-783142
E-mail: info@thesharnbrookhotel.com

February 20, 2009 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday 20 February 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm
Chinese Lanterns Prepare for the Chinese NewYear - make a lantern. Family drop-in.

Cost:  £2

Location:  Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Tel:  01234 353323 or 01234 211222
Email:  bmuseum@bedford.gov.uk or chag@bedford.gov.uk
Web:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 19, 2009 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Thursday 19 February 2 - 3.30pm
Mixed Media Portraits Approaching portraits using a variety of art materials. Booking essential.

Cost:  £4
Age:  8+ years

Location:  Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Tel:  01234 353323 or 01234 211222
Email:  bmuseum@bedford.gov.uk or chag@bedford.gov.uk
Web:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 18, 2009 11:15 am to 3:15 pm

Wednesday 18 February 11.15am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.15pm
Seasons A look at the seasonal changes, with stories, nests and making nest-boxes. Booking essential.

Cost:  £2
Age:   3-5 Years

Location:  Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Tel:  01234 353323 or 01234 211222
Email:  bmuseum@bedford.gov.uk or chag@bedford.gov.uk
Web:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 19, 2009 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm February 23, 2009 12:45 am to 4:30 pm

Sessions: 

Thurs 19th Feb:   12:30 - 15:30  and   17:00 - 19:30
Mon 23rd Feb:    09:45 - 12:30  and   14:00 - 16:30

Location:  Harpur Suite, Harpur Square, Bedford MK40 1LE
Web:  www.blood.co.uk

February 8, 2009 12:30 am to 4:30 pm

Sessions:  09:30 - 12:30  and  14:00 - 16:30

Location:  Bromham Village Hall, Village Road, Bromham, MK43 8JP
Web:  www.blood.co.uk

February 18, 2009 12:00 am to 4:00 pm

A chance for children ages 7 - 15 years to spend a day with our Falconers, learning about this ancient art and also having the opportunity to handle and fly some of our Birds of Prey.

Cost:  £30 per child  (Picnic lunch required)

Location:  The English School of Falconry, Old Warden Park, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA
Tel: 01767 627527
Email: falconry.centre@virgin.net
Web:  www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk

February 15, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Hands-on activity, BedfordshireBirds are beginning to look for homes to build their nests so come and make a nestbox for your garden. Children must be accompanied. Booking essential.

Price:  £7 per nestbox

Location:  The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2DL
For more information about this event Tel: 01767 680541

February 7, 2009

The Festival is a showcase for the wealth of talent in the amateur performing arts in Bedfordshire. It offers a wide range of classes for all ages covering most musical genres including classical, rock and pop, jazz and Asian music as well as many varied speech and drama classes including verse speaking, acting, mime and improvisation. We also have categories for school groups, Special School groups, orchestras, wind bands, junior and senior choirs and group creative performance.The 2009 Festival takes place from 28th February - 7th March
at the Bedford Corn Exchange complex, St. Paul’s Square, Bedford.

For more details please see:  http://www.bedsfestival.org.uk/

February 8, 2009 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

150 brave souls helped us plant over 1,000 trees on 30th November. Our next event will again be at Rectory Wood, Cranfield.

Planting a tree really is an excellent way to feel you are doing something worthwhile. It’s not hard work but it is great fun and a good way to get a bit of exercise.

Tools, tea (and soup), training and of course trees are all provided. There’s even a loo. Please come and bring loads of enthusiasm and some warm clothes. The weather may be fantastic!

We will once again be laying on free buses, running every 15 minutes or so from the Forest Centre and from car park 1A at Cranfield University, between 10.45am and 3.15pm. Please don’t park in Rectory Lane - it’s just too narrow.

More information call 01234 767037.

February 18, 2009 10:00 am to 12:45 pm

At the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park

Make your own mini flag to fly proudly! Decorate with your own designs. All materials provided

Session One : 10am - 10.45am
Session Two : 11am - 11.45am
Session Three: 12noon - 12.45pm

Cost of £1 per child, adults join in for free!

Ring 01234 767037 or email alexis.pym@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place. Some places will be saved for people to turn up on the day too but places are limited so please book in advance. Thank you.

Location:  At the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR

Tel: 01234 767037

E-mail: info@marstonvale.org

February 19, 2009 10:00 am

Charlie and Lola’s Ever So Sticky Morning
For 5 -10 year olds
Free - come and join un the fun!

Location:  Shefford Library, High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DD
Tel: 01462 639070

February 18, 2009 10:30 am

GeeJay the Magician - Magical fun for children aged 4 and over
Free tickets available from the library

Location:  Bromham Library, Springfield Drive, Bromham, MK43 8NT
Tel: 01234 824391

February 17, 2009 10:15 am to 11:15 am

Dinosaur Crafts - pre prehistoric fun for all the family!
Book your place now.

Location:  Potton Library, Clock House, Potton, SG19 2NP
Tel: 01767 260740

February 17, 2009 11:00 am

The Circus is Coming!
Free - join in with some circus crafts.

Location:  Kempston Library, Halsey Road, Kempston, MK42 8AU
Tel: 01234 276453
Fax: 01234 841476

February 4, 2009 11:00 am

Special Event for the under 5’s
Storytime for 5’s and under
Free tickets available from the library

Location:  Bromham Library, Springfield Drive, Bromham, MK43 8NT
Tel: 01234 824391

February 20, 2009 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Top UK stunt drivers perform at this evening event to entertain you with the Jet car,Monster truck and Motocross.  To end with Fireworks for great family fun.

Featuring:

• Monster Truck - The mighty car crushing Podzilla Monster Truck.
• Stunt Driver - The legendary donut king and master stunt driver Terry Grant.
• Stunt Rider -  Ex-world world championship Motocross rider Jason Smyth performs daring stunts on motorbikes and quads.
• Drifting -Tyre smoking sideways driving drift action.
• Jet Truck - The mighty Roaring Thunder Jet Truck.
• Jet Beetle - Blue Max, the world’s only road legal Jet Beetle.
• Freestyle Street Riders -2 wheel mayhem from top UK freestyle street riders.
• Fire Stunts & Kids Entertainers -Non motorised entertainment will include fire displays from Poi Circus and kids entertainers.
• Fireworks -Spectacular fireworks display.
• Fun Fair -All the fun of the fair.
• Bar & Catering -Full bar and catering facilities (till 11pm).

Tickets: £15 on the gate or £9 in advance (Advance tickets available from www.santapodshop.com)
Kids Under 16 FREE (3 kids per adult)
Parking and Grandstand Seats are free.

Main Stunt Attractions from 6pm to 8pm. Event runs from 5pm to 9pm. Gates Open from 4pm to 10pm.

Don’t worry if the weather forecast is not the best as all the drivers and riders at Stunt Night can perform in the wet. Remember to wrap up warm though.

Location:  Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7XA
Tel: 01234 782828
To find out more please visit www.stuntnight.com 

February 14, 2009 9:00 pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of live music and energetic dancing.  Put on your dancing shoes and get on down to the Civic Theatre!

For more information please email:bedsfunjive@g.mail.com
Tickets are £20.00
Please call the Box Office on Bedford 01234 269519

February 1, 2009 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.
The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

Time:  10:30am
Location:   Forest of Marston Vale, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR
E-mail: info@marstonvale.org
For more info:http://www.marstonvale.org/events

February 15, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

• See the rescued pets awaiting adoption
• Feed the ponies, goats, pigs, cows, donkey & sheep
• Find a bargain or two in the Charity Bazaar and Children’s Corner
• Enjoy our home-made refreshments
• Fun & Games for the Children

Bring along your dogs & friends too for a great afternoon, for a good cause.

** FREE PRIZE DRAW **
(for a bottle of wine)

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE CARE & WELFARE OF HULA’s RESCUED ANIMALS ***GIFTS OF PET FOOD & BLANKETS ALWAYS WELCOME
• Only £2 adults - Accompanied children Free

Location:  South Midlands Animal Sanctuary, Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise MK17 8HZ
Between M1 Junction 13 and Woburn Sands (Nr. Aspley Guise Rail Station)
Tel:  01908 584000
Web:  www.hularescue.org
Email:  hularescue@tiscali.co.uk

January 10, 2009 11:00 am to 1:00 pm February 7, 2009 11:00 am to 1:00 pm March 7, 2009 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Young Photographers

Drop In 11:00am - 13:00pm Cost £3

Like taking pictures but want to know more? Join us for the ‘In the Frame Drop In’ where you will find out how to take better pictures and achieve better results! Each month you will experiment with a new technique.

Address:  BCA Gallery, 13 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN
Tel:  01234 818670
Web:  www.bedfordcreativearts.org.uk
Email:  evam@bedfordcreativearts.org

January 17, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm February 14, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm February 28, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm March 14, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm March 28, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Children can come and push their creativity to the limits at Art 4 Kids Drop In Club! Drop In Club 12:00pm - 13:00pm and cost £1

(Please book to reserve your child(ren) a place)

17 Jan, 14 & 28 Feb, 14 & 28 Mar ………………

Address:  BCA Gallery, 13 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN
Tel:  01234 818670
Web:  www.bedfordcreativearts.org.uk
Email:  evam@bedfordcreativearts.org

February 28, 2009 to March 7, 2009

This festival has been a feature of country life since 1921.  The festival, lasting 8 days, and taking place in the Corn Exhange Complex in Bedford, provides about 3,000 peple (amateurs only) with an annual opportunity to celebrate a wide range of artistic activities.  The Festival is open to all and participants come from Bedfordshire and beyond.

It offers a unique opportunity for those engaged in the performing arts to practise and develop their performance skills in venues of professional quality and to receive both written and oral adjudication from highly acclaimed professionals in each of the relevant disciplines.

The Festival is an important source of encouragement to young people to engage actively in the arts, but is open to all ages beyond school years as well.

Venue:  Corn Exchange, Harpur Suite, Howard Room & Civic Theatre
Date:     Saturday 28 February - Saturday 7th March