R-Time Online Information for Families in Bedfordshire

February 6, 2010 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Haynes Village Hall presents A Family Evening at Haynes Village Hall!

FREE ENTRY, the hall will be open for you to enjoy a drink while the children play.  There will also be a food van onsite all evening serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, jacket potatoes and more.

For more information, please call Leah Martin on 01234 381157

Venue:  Haynes Village Hall, 16 Silver End Road. Haynes. Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3PP
Date:  Saturday 6th February 2010
Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm

February 18, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Create your own carnival headgear, be inspired by our carnival exhibiton.  Booking essential.

Age:  8+ years
Cost:  £5.00
Date:  Thursday 18th February 2010
Session times:  14:00 - 15:30
Location:  Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
Telephone: 01234 353323

For more information please visit:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 21, 2010 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Good quality children’s wear at fantastic prices.

Entrance fee:  £1 before 10:30am 50p after

Location:   Keysoe Village Hall, Keysoe Row West, Bedfordshire MK44 2JE
(B660 Bedford to Kimbolton Road)
Time:  10:00am - 12:00pm (Noon)

February 15, 2010 to February 21, 2010

Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust are joining up with the MK Lions to offer a fun-packed week of activities at thecentre:mk. With appearances from MK Dons players, three MK Lions BBL games, football, SET/Help for Heroes Bike Challenge, futsal, korfball, a skipping challenge, healthy eating demonstrations, corporate basketball days and the annual Willen Hospice Pancake race it will be one not to miss!

To participate in the pancake race please call 01908 306991.

Dates:  15 February 2010 to 21 February 2010
Venue: The Centre:MK, Middleton Hall Milton Keynes

February 16, 2010 11:15 am to 3:15 pm

Fun with old bones and fossils.  Booking essential

Age:  3-5 years
Cost:  £2.50
Date:  Tuesday 16th February 2010
Session times:  11:15 - 12:30  &  14:00 - 15:15
Location:  Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
Telephone: 01234 353323

For more information please visit:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 14, 2010 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

VALENTINE’s OPEN DAY  |  SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY

** FREE PRIZE DRAW **

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

Cost:  Only £2 adults - Accompanied children free

Bring along your dogs & friends too for a great afternoon in support of a good cause

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE CARE & WELFARE OF HULA’s RESCUED ANIMALS - GIFTS OF PET FOOD & 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)
Time:  1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tel:  01908 584000
Web:  www.hularescue.org
Email:  hularescue@tiscali.co.uk

February 25, 2010 to February 28, 2010

Lifestyle: Interiors & Exteriors Show

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 giving you ideas on everything from designer kitchens and state of the art bathrooms to wood flooring and fireplaces. View the latest trends in soft furnishing, furniture and accessories and find out how to give your home some tender loving care.

The Lifestyle Interiors Exteriors Show takes place in Middleton Hall. Entry is completely free.

Dates:  25 February 2010 to 28 February 2010

Venue:  thecentre:MK,Middleton Hall

February 17, 2010 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Birds are beginning to look for homes to build their nests so come and make a nestbox for your garden. Children must be accompanied.
Date: Wednesday 17 February
Location: The Lodge Reserve Sandy Bedfordshire
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Price:  £7 per nestbox

For more information about this event telephone: 01767 680541

February 21, 2010 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Wide range of high quality crafts in including cards, jewellery of various kinds, ceramics, knitted and sewn goods, cakes, jams, pictures, picture framing and silverwork.

Location:  Woburn Village Hall, Woburn, Beds MK17 9QD
Time:  10:00am - 4:00pm

February 19, 2010 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Make and decorate your own musical instruments!  Family-drop-in, £2.Age:  Family Drop In
Cost:  £2.00
Date:  Friday 19th February 2010
Session times:  11:00 - 123:00  &  14:00 - 16:00
Location:  Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
Telephone: 01234 353323

For more information please visit:  www.bedfordmuseum.org

February 19, 2010 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

An evening of awesome stunts and displays for all the family, featuring some of the top UK stunt drivers and riders. The perfect high octane half term entertainment for kids in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and the Midlands.

Featuring:

• Monster Truck
  The mighty car crushing Podzilla Monster Truck. More info
• Stunt Driver - Terry Grant
  The legendary donut king and master stunt driver Terry Grant. More info
• Drifting
  Tyre smoking sideways driving drift action. More info
• Jet Beetle
  Blue Max, the world’s only road legal Jet Beetle. More info
• Freestyle Motocross
  The riders from UKFMX will be pulling off awesome big air tricks. More info
• Freestyle Street Rider
  2 wheel mayhem from a top UK freestyle street rider.
• Fire Juggling
  Fire displays from Poi Circus.
• Kids Entertainers
  Activities and entertainment for the little ones.
• Fireworks
  Spectacular fireworks display.
• Fun Fair Rides
  All the fun of the fair including rides, dodgems, arcades and sideshows.
• 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 from December 2009)    |   Kids Under 16 FREE (3 kids per adult)   |  Parking and Grandstand Seats are free.