Events programme 2010
Chilterns Gateway Centre and Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY
Telephone 01582 500920 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
To avoid disappointment, please book events in advance on 01582 500920 unless otherwise stated. Normal admission unless otherwise stated.
September
2 - 5 September
Dunstable Downs Festival
Thursday Am: children’s event, Pm: Oap event/tea dance.
Friday: BBC introducing.
Saturday: Multicultural food day.
Sunday: Festival/history/farmers market day.
5 September
Farmers’ Market
Date: Sunday 5 September~
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tastes of Bedfordshire farmers and local producers bring you a selection of stalls and products at this regular monthly market. Normal admission applies. Booking not needed.
18 September
Eid Festival at Dunstable Downs
Date: Saturday 18 September
Time: 11:00am – 4.30pm
A fun filled day for people of all ages with a host of activities: a congregational outside prayer; halal food and drink; a stone carving workshop; Muslim story telling; nature trails; treasure quest and much more. Normal admission applies, booking not needed.
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October
3 October
History Walk
Date: Sunday 3 October
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Enjoy a 2 hour stroll to find out how Dunstable Downs has been used by people for thousands of years. Includes soup and roll afterwards. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and suitable shoes.
Admission: £5. Booking essential. Ask in the shop or telephone 01582 500925.
20% discount in shop on day of the walk.
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3 October
Farmers’ Market
Date: Sunday 3 October
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tastes of Bedfordshire farmers and local producers bring you a selection of stalls and products at this regular monthly market. Normal admission applies. Booking not needed.
20 October
Girl Guides evening event/activities
Date: Wednesday 20 October
Time: 8:00pm
All local Girl Guides as part of national centenary celebrations. Some form of lighting up ceremony.
Details to be confirmed. Valerie Cousins, secretary, Dunstable Downs Girl Guiding 01582 661769. valeriecousins@yahoo.co.uk
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November
7 November
Farmers’ Market
Date: Sunday 7 NovemberTime: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tastes of Bedfordshire farmers and local producers bring you a selection of stalls and products at this regular monthly market. Normal admission applies. Booking not needed.
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December
5 December
Farmers’ Market
Date: Sunday 5 December
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tastes of Bedfordshire farmers and local producers bring you a selection of stalls and products at this regular monthly market. Normal admission applies. Booking not needed.
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Christmas Fair
TBC