Local events and places to visit in Bedfordshire
- September events
- October events
- November events
- December events
- January 2011 events
- February events
- March events
- April events
- May events
We advertise various non-commercial events for charities, local groups etc around the county. If you would like us to publish your event please email: Whatson@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
September events
4 September
Piano Recital (Piano Not Included)
Date: Saturday 4 September 2010
Time: 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Bar Available!
Venue: Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, AMPTHILL, MK45 2HX
Tickets: £9 available from Bedroom Acoustic Music/Musicalbits, 102 – 104 Dunstable Street, Ampthill or online at The Goldman Ensemble
Further information is 
available here (application/pdf; 19kB)
4 - 5 September
Flower Festival 'Poems and Songs'
St Mary's Church, Maulden invite you to their Flower Festival 'Poems and Songs'
arranged by members of the Clophill and District Flower Club
Date: 4 and 5 September
Time: Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Admission: by programme - £3, accompanied children free
There will readings and musical interludes in the Church while light lunches and teas will be served in the church hall.
For further details please call 01525 841963
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4 - 12 September
The Bedfordshire Walking Festival
Walks every day across the county. Short Health walks, Interest walks, Railway walks and Bus walks, a 3 day 40 mile walk along the Greensand Ridge Path.
Almost 80 walks during the 9 days.
Further details are available via the website
Contact: organiser@bedswalkfest.co.uk
The Bedfordshire Walking Festival is Organised by The Ramblers Bedfordshire and is being supported by The Bedfordshire Rural Transport Partnership plus both Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Councils, Walks4 Health, Sustrans Health walks, The Long Distance Walkers Association, Bedford to Bletchley Rail Users' Association, Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust.
sent by Barry Ingram Organiser Bedfordshire Walking Festival
5 September
Autumn Events at Edgeworth HouseSojurn in Valdemosa - Chopin and Georges Sand in 1839 with Bob Wilkins, Storyteller
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Edgeworth House
Tickets: £7 from 01462 622222 or elmitt@btinternet.com
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5 September
Macmillan Cancer Support - fundraising events
Sponsored Walk
Venue: Sandy Market Square to The Danish Camp
Date: Sunday 5th September 2010
Time: 10am start
Sponsored walk from Sandy Market Square to The Danish Camp where refreshments will be provided.
Due to deep water and uneven terrain anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Joan on 01767 223157 or email abigail@eastbedsmacmillan.org.uk and we will send you some sponsorship forms. We are also able to provide you with t-shirts for a small fee.
East Bedfordshire Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Committee
Please support this summers events run by your local Macmillan Cancer Support group.
Macmillan improves the lives of people affected by cancer locally. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan in Bedfordshire.
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5 September
Music in the Park - Saint Albans City Band
Summer season of band concerts take place in Parsons Close Recreation Ground, Leighton Buzzard
Time: Concerts start at 3.00pm until 5.00pm
Cost: Free admission
Refreshments on sale and some seating available
Further information is available on the Leighton Linslade Town Council website.
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5 September
Saxes in Sutton
All Saints' Church, Sutton, near Sandy, off the A1. An Evening of Music and Laughter called "Saxes in Sutton". To be presented by 4-PLAY, a group of four multi-instrumentalists direct from London's West End, and guests. There will be a varied programme, from Albinoni to Glenn Miller.
Date: 5 September
Time: 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £9 and £6 for concessions (to include wine and nibbles) available from Eve or Paul Saunders 01767 262305, or email:paulevesaunders@aol.com
All profits to go towards urgent repairs of the East Wall.
8 September
Fashion Show Hosted by Beales of Bedford
Date: Wednesday 8th September.
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start
Tickets: £15 each and are obtainable from the Road Victims Trust or from Customer Services in Beales
The fashion show will be showing work wear, day wear, evening wear and young fashions for ladies and men alike.
Following the fashion show, make up demonstrations will be taking place in the cosmetics department and there will be a chance to shop with 10% discount being offered. Plus a fantastic raffle with lots of vouchers for the different concessions, and much more.
11 September
Flitton and Greenfield Gala Day
Venue: Flitton and Greenfield Village Hall and Recreation Ground
Date: Saturday 11th September
Time: From 1:00pm
Admission: Free
Great carnival atmosphere! There will be stalls, crafts, procession displays, fun games and BBQ/BAR/FOOD etc. Activities and fun for all the family!
Enquiries to Simon Sadler on 01525 861727 or Margaret Lowe on 01525 861111
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11 September
The Picture House - Autumn Films 2010
Alice in Wonderland (Cert U) 108 mins
A great family film, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway
Venue: TADS Theatre, Conger Lane, Toddington, Bedfordshire. LU5 6BT
Time: 2.30pm
Admission charges: £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions and £1.00 children.
The Picture House is a not-for-profit community cinema, sponsored by CTTC (Churches Together in Toddington and Chalgrave) as a joint venture with Tads Theatre Group. Seats are on a first come first served basis. Doors open half an hour before the performance.
Tickets can be bought in advance at Punch Opticians, Toddington or at TADSs Theatre on the day (subject to availability)
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11 September
Ivel Flix Presents - Up in the Air (15)
Date: Saturday 11th September
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
Further information is available here (application/pdf; 138kB)
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11 September
Macmillan Charity Car Wash
Date: Saturday 11th September
Time: 9am till 2pm
Venue: Biggleswade fire station
Refreshments available
Please contact Tony Couch on 07783 680132 or Abigail@eastbedsmacmillan.org.uk
East Bedfordshire Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Committee
Please support this summers events run by your local Macmillan Cancer Support group.
Macmillan improves the lives of people affected by cancer locally. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan in Bedfordshire.
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11 September
Busy bees at Priory Country Park
A celebration of all that goes buzzz
Discover the amazing world of Bedfordshire bees. They pollinate our food crops and wild flowers as well as providing us with yummy goods. But they are disappearing, come and find out why. September between.
Enjoy a range of fun bee themed family activities.
Date: Saturday 11 September
Venue: Priory Country Park
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Price: £2.50 per person £6 per family (Booking advised)
Contact: Ruth Brockett or Christina Biggs
Tel: 01234 768542
Email:Randa11sfarm@wildlifebcnp.org
12 September
HULA Summer's End Fete and Companion Dog Show
Time: Sunday 12:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: South Midlands Animal Sanctuary
Admission: tbc
All Proceeds from this events goes to the Care and Welfare of HULA’s Rescued Animals
Enquiries: 01908 584000
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Website: HULA Rescue
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12 September
Ailesbury Mausoleum Open Day
Time: 3:00 - 5:00
The Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt will be open as part of the Heritage Open Days.
This is a fine example of one of the first mausolea to be built in the country with the earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a descendant of the legendary Robbie!
The Mausoleum is in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, Maulden. There is parking close by.
For further information contact Maulden History Society 01525 405732
17 - 18 September
present
Steel Magnolias
by Robert Harling
The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that is as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! In the world of Truvy s local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighbourly gossip. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they share each moment in their lives with grace, determination, and perfectly coiffed hair. When tragedy strikes, it is in the familiar comfort of Truvy s salon where they seek the solace and support that carries them through.
Dates: 17, 18, 24 and 25 September
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: TADS Theatre
Ticket prices: £8 adults and £6 concessions
Box Office: 01525 877707 or email: boxoffice@tadstheatre.org
Website:Tads Theatre
18 September
NCT Nearly New Sale
Mid Beds National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Sale of nearly new maternity clothes and baby/children's clothes and equipment.
Date: Saturday 18th September
Venue: Flitwick Village Hall
Time: 2 - 3.15 pm (entry for NCT members with card from 1.45 pm).
For more details please ring 0844 243 6206 or email midbedsnctnns@hotmail.co.uk
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18 September
Centenary Firework Display
Flitwick Scout Group Centenary Fireworks Display set to Music
Venue: Dingley Dell Garden Centre Westoning
Date: Saturday 18th September 8-30pm
Time: Doors open at 7.00pm
Hot Food and Drinks
Tickets: Adults £5. Children £3. Family Ticket £12.
Available from Dingley Dell or
Tel: 01525 633134 / 01525 715908
19 September
Clanger Run 2010
In aid of the Road Victims Trust
Starting and finishing at Box End Park Kempston Beds
Entry at £20 per vehicle
Refreshments at the Start and Finish (£5) - A meal (£14) is available on request at the end.
Tulip type route map, rally plaque and finishing memento.
Raffle, quiz prizes and awards to be presented from 16.00 hrs.
Further information (application/pdf; 216kB)
Booking form (application/pdf; 24kB)
All proceeds to Road Victims Trust
24 September
Develop Open Day
Time: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Venue: Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Beds.
Develop EBP are launching their rebranding with an events day, celebrating their vital role in the area. There will be activities, displays and opportunities to explore, with representatives from schools, student groups, families, local authorities, businesses and young people from the region More>>> (application/pdf; 46kB)
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24 - 25 September
present
Steel Magnolias
by Robert Harling
The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that is as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! In the world of Truvy s local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighbourly gossip. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they share each moment in their lives with grace, determination, and perfectly coiffed hair. When tragedy strikes, it is in the familiar comfort of Truvy s salon where they seek the solace and support that carries them through.
Dates: 17, 18, 24 and 25 September
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: TADS Theatre
Ticket prices: £8 adults and £6 concessions
Box Office: 01525 877707 or email: boxoffice@tadstheatre.org
Website:Tads Theatre
25 September
Country Fayre and Exhibition
Venue: St. Andrew's Country Fayre and Exhibition, Shortmead St., Biggleswade
Date: 25th September 2010
Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Free Admission
The theme of the supporting exhibition in the church will be a celebration of 100 years of Girl Guiding and all monies raised will support Railway Children and Molivers Activity Home in Blunham.
25 - 26 September
Shefford Art Society Annual Exhibition
Venue: Shefford Community HallDate: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September 2010
Time: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Preview from 7.30 pm on Friday 24th September 2010
All Welcome
26 September
13th Annual Biddenham 10k River Run + a 4k Fun Run
Date: Sunday 26 September
Time: 10.45am
Venue: Start and Finish at Biddenham Pavilion
Sign up now and register your place on-line, registration closes 20 September.
Download a poster (application/pdf; 307kB)
Visit:Biddenham River Run
Email:biddenhamriverrun@googlemail.com
All proceeds in aid of Sue Ryder Care
October events
1 October
Gran Jumble Sale
Clophill Friends of The Leonard Cheshire DisAbility Home at Ampthill will be holding a Grand Jumble Sale on Friday, 1st October 2010
Venue: Clophill Village Hall.
Time: doors open at 7.00pm.
Price: entrance 30p per adult, accompanied children are free.
Refreshments available. All profits are donated for the direct benefit of the residents at the Leonard Cheshire DisABILITY Home in Ampthill.
If you have any good quality jumble for us or would like to help at the event please call 01525 861110.
We look forward to seeing you there.
9 October
Ivel Flix Presents - The Hurt Locker (15)
Date: Saturday 13th November
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
Further information is available here (application/pdf; 178kB)
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9 October
Leighton-Linslade Town Council present
Living History Heritage Day.
A FREE community event on in Leighton Buzzard Town Centre.
Date: Saturday 9 October
Time: 10am to 4pm
Leighton-Linslade Town Council is celebrating the 10th anniversary of this annual heritage event. The theme is based on a timeline featuring snapshots from various periods in history. Time zones within the town centre will portray different centuries from present day to the 1900's, 1800's through Medieval life to the Roman era.
Displays will include living history military encampments, Children's Roman Army, Vintage vehicles, local historical exhibits and a programme of music and dancing.
Further details available from Leighton-Linslade Town Council
Tel: 01525 631920
Website: Leighton Linslade Town Council
10 October
HULA St Francis Open Day and Animal Blessing
Time: Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Animal blessing 3:00pm
Venue: South Midlands Animal Sanctuary
Admission: only £2 adults - Accompanied Children FREE
All Proceeds from this events goes to the Care and Welfare of HULA’s Rescued Animals
Enquiries: 01908 584000
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Website: HULA Rescue
16 October
Biggleswade & District Choral Society present as part of their 65th birthday year celebrations
'Nigel Ogden Entertains'
Date: Saturday 16th October 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Trinity Methodist Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade
Tickets: £8.50 from 01767 316104 or 315318. Limited ticket numbers so early booking advised.
An evening of popular and light classical music played on the organ by Nigel Ogden, presenter of BBC Radio 2’s The Organist Entertains.
There will be home made refreshments, a raffle and a large video screen to enable the entire audience to watch Nigel at the console.
23 October
The Picture House - Autumn Films 2010
Hoodwinked Too: Hood VS. Evil (Cert PG) (TBC as release date not yet confirmed)
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel and Gretel
Starring Hayden Panettiere and Glenn Close
Venue: TADS Theatre, Conger Lane, Toddington, Bedfordshire. LU5 6BT
Time: 2.30pm
Admission charges: £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions and £1.00 children.
The Picture House is a not-for-profit community cinema, sponsored by CTTC (Churches Together in Toddington and Chalgrave) as a joint venture with Tads Theatre Group. Seats are on a first come first served basis. Doors open half an hour before the performance.
Tickets can be bought in advance at Punch Opticians, Toddington or at TADSs Theatre on the day (subject to availability)
31 October
Gardens open for charity
28 gardens that are opening in 2010 for the National Garden Scheme in Bedfordshire. The gardens are all featured in the 'Yellow Book' under the National Garden Scheme
31st October - Kings Arms Garden, Ampthill
The NGS has raised over £25million in the last 10 years to support nursing and caring charities, including Marie Curie, Macmillan, Help the Hospices and Crossroads Care
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31 October
Autumn Events at Edgeworth House
Ghost Stories at Halloween with Bob Wilkins, Storyteller
Time: 9:00pm
Venue: Edgeworth House
Tickets: £7 from 01462 622222 or elmitt@btinternet.com
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31 October
Gift and Treat Fair
Date: Sunday 31 October
STime: 10 am – 4 pm
Venue: Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford.MK41 9SB
Entrance: Adults £1.50, Accompanied Children Under 14 Free
Over 35 exhibitors selling a wide variety of gifts, food and drink
Free Parking
This event is in aid of Sue Ryder Care – St John’s Hospice Moggerhanger
For further details please call: 01767 641044
Charity Nos 1052078 and SC039578
November events
4 November
Autumn Events at Edgeworth House
Eusebius and Florestan - Robert and Clara Schumann in 1849 with Bob Wilkins, Storyteller
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Edgeworth House
Tickets: £7 from 01462 622222 or elmitt@btinternet.com
13 November
Ivel Flix Presents - Julie & Julia (PG13)
Date: Saturday 13th November
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
Further information is available here (application/pdf; 112kB)
14 November
HULA's Winter Warmer
Time: Sunday 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue: South Midlands Animal Sanctuary
Admission: tbc
All Proceeds from this events goes to the Care and Welfare of HULA’s Rescued Animals
Enquiries: 01908 584000
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Website: HULA Rescue
December events
3 - 4 December
Aladdin
Harlington Performs, present the pantomime Aladdin
This is Harlington Performs 25th year of bringing theatrical entertainment to the area.
With a cast of around 80 performers aged from 6 to over 70. Plenty of chases, songs, dances, baddies to hiss and boo and heroes to cheer. The genie is an Elvis fan! Spit the Camel also makes an appearance plus many other well known, and not so well known, characters from this well loved story.
Venue: Harlington Village Hall, Sundon Road, Harlington.
Date: Friday December 3rd
Time: 7.30p.m.
Date: Saturday December 4th
Time: 10a.m. 2.00p.m. and 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £7.50 adults £6 children and senior citizens.
Box Office: 01525 758874
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4 December
The Picture House - Autumn Films 2010
The Spy Next Door (Cert PG)
Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids, who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau.
Stars Jackie Chan and Billy Ray Cyrus
Venue: TADS Theatre, Conger Lane, Toddington, Bedfordshire. LU5 6BT
Time: 2.30pm
Admission charges: £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions and £1.00 children.
The Picture House is a not-for-profit community cinema, sponsored by CTTC (Churches Together in Toddington and Chalgrave) as a joint venture with Tads Theatre Group. Seats are on a first come first served basis. Doors open half an hour before the performance.
Tickets can be bought in advance at Punch Opticians, Toddington or at TADSs Theatre on the day (subject to availability)
10, 11, 12 December
Presents
The Pirate Princess
A New Pantomime by Lea Pryer
A feisty princess looking for adventure, a dashing pirate looking for treasure, an evil Lord looking for power and a dame looking for any man under ninety. Climb aboard the Black Swan, me hearties, and set sail for a swashbuckling, buckleswashing journey to Ilsa Dragonia in search of the mysterious 'Blood Ruby'.
Who will get their just rewards? Who will walk the plank?
Yo Ho Ho, it's a pirate's life for me.
Setting sail from TADS Theatre, Conger Lane Toddington on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th Sunday 12th and Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December.
Tickets: £8 for adults and £6 for concessions - Book now to avoid disappointment!
11 December 2010
The Picture House - Autumn Films 2010
A Christmas Carol (Cert PG)
An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Starring Jim Carey, Colin Firth & Bob Hoskins
Venue: TADS Theatre, Conger Lane, Toddington, Bedfordshire. LU5 6BT
Time: 2.30pm
Admission charges: £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions and £1.00 children.
The Picture House is a not-for-profit community cinema, sponsored by CTTC (Churches Together in Toddington and Chalgrave) as a joint venture with Tads Theatre Group. Seats are on a first come first served basis. Doors open half an hour before the performance.
Tickets can be bought in advance at Punch Opticians, Toddington or at TADSs Theatre on the day (subject to availability)
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11 December
The Picture House - Autumn Films 2010
Up (Pg)
A Fantasy/Comedy/Adventure starring Christopher Plummer and Edward AsnerDate: 11 December
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
12 December
HULA's Christmas Get-together
Time: Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Christmas Raffle Draw 3:15pm
Venue: South Midlands Animal Sanctuary
Admission: tbc
All Proceeds from this events goes to the Care and Welfare of HULA’s Rescued Animals
Enquiries: 01908 584000
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Website: HULA Rescue
17 -18 December
Presents
The Pirate Princess
A New Pantomime by Lea Pryer
A feisty princess looking for adventure, a dashing pirate looking for treasure, an evil Lord looking for power and a dame looking for any man under ninety. Climb aboard the Black Swan, me hearties, and set sail for a swashbuckling, buckleswashing journey to Ilsa Dragonia in search of the mysterious 'Blood Ruby'.
Who will get their just rewards? Who will walk the plank?
Yo Ho Ho, it's a pirate's life for me.
Setting sail from TADS Theatre, Conger Lane Toddington on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th Sunday 12th and Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December.
Tickets: £8 for adults and £6 for concessions - Book now to avoid disappointment!
January 2011 events
8 January
The Picture House - Film programme 2011
Time Traveller's Wife (Pg13)
Drama/Mystery/Romance starring Michelle Nolden, Alex Ferris, Arliss Howard and Eric Bana
Date: 8 January
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: Doors Open 2.30pm
February events
12 February
The Picture House - Film programme 2011
Crazy Heart (15)
Drama/Music/Romance starring Jeff Bridges, James Keane and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Date: 12 February
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
March events
12 March
The Picture House - Film programme 2011
Creation (Pg13)
Biography/Drama about Charles Darwin, starring Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jeremy Northan
Date: 12 March
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
April events
9 April
The Picture House - Film programme 2011
An Education (Pg13)
Drama starring Carey Mulligan, Olivia Williams, Alfred Molina and Peter Sarsgaard
Date: 9 April
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm
May events
14 May
The Picture House - Film programme 2011
Amelia (Pg)
Biography/Drama about Amelia Earhart starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor and Christopher Eccleston.
Date: 14 May
Venue: Space for Sport & Arts, Holmemead School, Mead End, Biggleswade
Tickets: £3
Time: 3:00pm Doors Open 2:30pm