R-Time Online Information for Families in Bedfordshire

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Nicky - Bedford  August 09

August 27, 2009

Help the wildlife in your garden get through the chilly winter by making your own hibernation house.

3 Sessions: 10am, 11am and Noon - 30 children per session.  All materials provided. 

Venue: Forest Centre, Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford

Time: 10am, 11am and 12pm
Cost: £1

For more information please visit www.marstonvale.org

August 29, 2009

Every Saturday from 18th July to 12th September there will be a special programme of children’s activities to include games, treasure hunt, bouncy castle, colouring and more. The tea rooms are open daily from 11am, and there is chance to explore the woods and gardens as well.

Venue: Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Beds, MK44 3RW
Time: 11am - 3pm

For more information please visit www.moggerhangerpark.com  or Tel: 01767 641007

August 22, 2009

Every Saturday from 18th July to 12th September there will be a special programme of children’s activities to include games, treasure hunt, bouncy castle, colouring and more. The tea rooms are open daily from 11am, and there is chance to explore the woods and gardens as well.

Venue: Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Beds, MK44 3RW
Time: 11am - 3pm

For more information please visit www.moggerhangerpark.com  or Tel: 01767 641007

August 15, 2009

Every Saturday from 18th July to 12th September there will be a special programme of children’s activities to include games, treasure hunt, bouncy castle, colouring and more. The tea rooms are open daily from 11am, and there is chance to explore the woods and gardens as well.

Venue: Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Beds, MK44 3RW
Time: 11am - 3pm

For more information please visit www.moggerhangerpark.com  or Tel: 01767 641007

August 8, 2009

Every Saturday from 18th July to 12th September there will be a special programme of children’s activities to include games, treasure hunt, bouncy castle, colouring and more. The tea rooms are open daily from 11am, and there is chance to explore the woods and gardens as well.

Venue: Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Beds, MK44 3RW
Time: 11am - 3pm

For more information please visit www.moggerhangerpark.com  or Tel: 01767 641007

August 1, 2009

Every Saturday from 18th July to 12th September there will be a special programme of children’s activities to include games, treasure hunt, bouncy castle, colouring and more. The tea rooms are open daily from 11am, and there is chance to explore the woods and gardens as well.

Venue: Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, Beds, MK44 3RW
Time: 11am - 3pm

For more information please visit www.moggerhangerpark.com  or Tel: 01767 641007

August 21, 2009

This is a great opportunity for the children to join the Rangers on a special day out in this lovely Country Park right in the heart of Bedford. Activities include archery, pond dipping, river adventure (canoe trip) and crafts!

Booking is essential. For more details and booking please call 01234 211182.

August 13, 2009 2:00 pm to August 16, 2009 7:00 pm

Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The Pantaloons present their own brand of open-air Shakespeare mayhem. Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation!All of our performances are in the open air. Bring along a picnic and something to sit on and dress for the weather - it’s going to be a hot summer!

Tickets can be purchased from The Lodge shop or from The Pantaloons website.
Cost:  £10 adults & £6 children
Date:  13 - 16 August 2009
Time: 2pm & 7pm
Location: RSPB Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 07531 756659
Web: www.thepantaloons.co.uk

August 23, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Find out about the latest way to take great wildlife photographs using telescopes and digital cameras. No equipment necessary. Booking essential.

Cost: adults £4  |  RSPB members £3  |   children £3  |   RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2
Date: Sunday 23 August
Time: 2-4pm
Location:  The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

August 22, 2009 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join our experts as they safely trap and record these intriguing creatures and get a closer look at the species we find. A Moth Count event in association with Butterfly Conservation. Event held at The Lodge headquarters.

Cost: Free event and car parking.
Date: Saturday 22 August
Time: 8.30-10.30pm
Location: RSPB,  The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

August 15, 2009 10:30 am to 4:00 pm

Visit our demonstrations of carving and spinning where wood sourced from the reserve and wool from the Manx Loghtan sheep will be used. Get involved and carve with the wood carver.

Cost: Free demonstrations, various prices to make a wooden product to take home.
Date: Saturday 15 August
Time: 10.30am-4pm
Location: RSPB, The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

August 8, 2009 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Wrap up warm and come on a walk to detect bats around the reserve. Please bring a torch. Please book and pay in advance.

Cost: adults £3  |  RSPB members £2  |  children £2  | RSPB Wildlife Explorers £1
Date: Saturday 8 August
Time: 8.30pm-10pm
Location: RSPB, The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

July 31, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 14, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 31, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Find out about wildlife on this journey of discovery around the reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Booking Essential

Cost: Free for adults  | Children £3  | RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2
Date: Friday 31 July, Friday 14 August and Monday 31 August
Time: 2-4pm
Location: RSPB, The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

July 21, 2009 10:00 am to 4:00 pm July 23, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm July 24, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm July 27, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm July 29, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 4, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 6, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 10, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 12, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 18, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 20, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm August 26, 2009 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Kids love finding creepy crawlies. Let them discover some of the fascinating bugs, beetles and minibeasts that we find on the reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential

Cost: Free for adults  |   Children £3  |  RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.
Date: July: Tuesday 21, Thursday 23, Monday 27, Wednesday 29
August: Tuesday 4, Thursday 6, Monday 10, Wednesday 12, Tuesday 18, Thursday 20, Monday 24, Wednesday 26.
Time: 2-4pm
Location:  RSPB, The Lodge Nature Reserve, Potton Road, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL
Contact details: 01767 680541

July 22, 2009 to September 2, 2009

This summer, to celebrate our 30th birthday you’re invited to the thrilling Pirates of thecentre:mk seaside adventure. You’ll be amazed to discover a wrecked pirate galleon on a desert island and delighted to meet swashbuckling Captain Jack who will take you on a fantastic 3D undersea adventure. Hurry and book now for the 3D show by visiting www.wishticket.com or follow the link from the home page of thecentremk.com

Also on Pirate Island you’ll find a sandy beach with palm trees to climb, a carousel, Punch and Judy shows and a lighthouse helter skelter. No seaside treat is complete without candy floss, sticks of rock, treasure hunts, donkey rides and sandcastle competitions. Look out for the exciting treasure hunt with prizes each day or a cruise at the end!

Location:  Middleton Hall, The Centre:MK, Milton Keynes
Time:  09:30am to 18:00pm
Date:  22nd July 2009 to 2nd September 2009

August 15, 2009 12:00 am to 6:00 pm

Our Sponsored Events include a Bungee Jump, 40 mile cycle challenge and a 10 mile novice rider challenge. Other challenges include, a Human table foosball tournament between 10 and 1pm then open to all along with a under 16’s BMX competition using the local skate park.

Throughout the day there will be live music, licenced bar, traditional tea room, a Hog roast, Inflatables and stalls. A Mountain bike stunt show performed by Rich Johnson and Crew within the main arena.

Not to Mention the Anthony Nolan Bone marrow recruitment Clinic held within the Village Hall between 10am and 2pm where any one aged 18 - 40 yrs old can join and potentially save someones life.

Simply fill in the paperwork from our website, bring along with you on the day and donate 5ml’s of your blood …….

More info:http://www.giveatomarrow.org.uk

Location: Recreation Park,  Flitwick
Time: 10:00am to 18:00pm

August 22, 2009 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Chapterhouse open air theatre company presents ‘Merlin the Magician’ by Laura Turner.

Alive with music, dance, comedy and drama, we follow Merlin on his quest to guide King Arthur in his search for the Holy Grail. Among the bright lights of Camelot, a famed few knights will arrive, bringing romance and chivalry to the court. In an exciting world of fearsome beasts and magical creatures, Merlin and the Knights of Camelot embark on the most thrilling journey of their lives. An event for all the family in magnificent settings.

Tickets and information from the Forest Centre on 01234 767037 or Bedford Tourist information centre on 01234 221712

Tickets:  Adults £12 | Students and children £8 |  Families (2 adults & 2 children) £35
10% discount for parties of 10 or more.

The Lakeside Cafe is also open from 10am to 6pm.  Please bring your own rugs or low backed seating.

The duration of the show is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including interval in the middle. Ticket prices may vary and are non-refundable. All performances are open air and will continue in all but the worst weather.

Location:  Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford
Date:  Sat 22nd Aug 09    |   Time:  14:30pm
Telephone:  01234 767037
Email: alexis.pym@marstonvale.org

August 13, 2009 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Booking Essential

Venue: Ampthill Park
Time: 8.30 - 10.30pm

For more information and to book a place please contact Lorna Walker on 01234 743666 or Lorna.walker@greensandtrust.org

August 7, 2009 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Volunteer leaders Andy and Melissa Banthorpe. Children must be accompanied by an adult, booking is essential.

Venue: Stockgrove Country Park
Time: 8.30pm start - late finish
Cost: Children and adults £1

For more information please contact Bob Hook 01525 237760 or visit www.greensandtrust.org/events.html

August 29, 2009 to August 31, 2009

‘A WONDERFUL DAY OUT - FOR ALL THE FAMILY’   PICNIC AREAS / FREE CAR PARKING / QUALITY REFRESHMENTS

ON THE HUNTING PARTY LAWNS WITHIN THE GARDENS. By kind permission of the English Heritage.Artists, designers and makers from all over the country exhibiting and offering their original work for sale in the idyllic setting of Wrest Park Gardens.  Dogs welcome on leads.

Tickets: Adults £6.50  |  Senior Citizens £5.50  |  Children (5-15yrs) £4.50  |  Under 5’s FREE.

50% reduction for English Heritage Members.

ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDES ENTRY TO CRAFT & DESIGN FESTIVAL, THE GARDENS, PARKLAND and TWO STATEROOMS.

Location:  Wrest Park Craft & Design Festival at Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
Dates:       29th, 30th & 31st August 2009
Time:       10:00am - 17:50pm daily

August 1, 2009

Mark Harrisons Bedford Proms Featuring Jonathan Ansell from G4 and Soprano Juliette Pochin.

The concert will conclude with a spectacular firework finale!

Discount tickets are available until 17 May 2009.

Tickets:  Adults tickets £24.00 - usual price is £28.00  | Children tickets - £12.00

No booking fees apply

Date:  Saturday 01 Aug 2009
Location:  Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford

To book tickets visit www.thefulleffect.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 01923 282725

August 8, 2009

Come to the Handmade markets and see what talented neighbours you have. These craftspeople gather to display their skills with enthusiasm and pride. They enjoy encouraging others and passing on their knowledge. From painting to pottery, needlecrafts to calligraphy…the market embraces a diverse range of crafts which need your support, and-if your craft is not represented please apply to join the market. Besides selling from their stock the stallholders will happily discuss commissions and take orders. Buy British in Bedford. Summer Saturdays will not be the same with the launch of the “Handmade in Bedford” Craft Markets. These will take place on the second Saturday of the month on Midland Road from  May through to September 2009.  

Venue: Midland Road, Bedford
Time: All day
Cost: Free

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!

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

August 6, 2009 10:00 am to 12:45 pm

Learn about dragonflies, look for them and then make one! Best to book, only 30 places. £1 per person.

Ring 01234 767037 or email alexis.pym@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.

Location:  At the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR
Tel: 01234 767037

E-mail: info@marstonvale.org