What’s on

  • All
  • Family
  • Community
  • Charity
  • Car Boot Sales
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Fetes, Fayres & Dog Shows
  • Health
  • Jumble Sales
  • Motoring
  • Music, Dance, Film & Theatre
  • Open Garden
  • Outdoors
  • Quiz Nights
  • Table Top Sales
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026

Support Emmaus Village Carlton at this year’s Bedford Running Festival by cheering on their runners or making a donation to help raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness. Every contribution helps Emmaus continue its work of providing a home, meaningful work and ongoing support for those rebuilding their lives.

For more information or to donate, visit:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/evcrunstherunningfestival

 

Wednesday 9th September 2026 7.30pm

Join Ampthill Women’s Institute for an evening with guest speaker Canadian History – Quilt Making to Giving Freedom to Escaped USA Slaves. Visitors are warmly welcome. Visitors £5

For more information, call 01525 713931

Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Bedford MK45 2HX
Saturday 12th September 2026 10am - 3pm

Browse a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, crafts and unique creations from talented local artists and makers at the Emmaus Village Carlton Craft & Handmade Fair.

Emmaus Village Carlton, School Lane, Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7LQ
Saturday 12th September 2026 1pm

A traditional Village Show held in the charming village of Riseley. Competition Classes,incl. Fruit,Veg. Flowers,Arts& Crafts Photography. Many traditional English Crafts, Side Shows, Cake, Plant, Preserves & other colourful stalls. Open to all.

Entrance £3 Kids FREE Riseley Village
Tuesday 15th September 2026 2.15pm

‘Living, Loving & Leaving Iran’ – a talk by Jason Harper. Doors open at 1.45 pm, refreshments served from 2.00 pm. Plenty of parking available. Everyone welcome.

e-voice.org.uk/bedfordnt

BNTA members: £3.50, NT only members: £4.00, all others: £4.50 Addison Centre, Kempston MK42 8PN
Thursday 17th September 2026 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Keen wildlife enthusiast, Marion Hession, will entertain us with stories from her trip to Oman, revealing the wildlife and cultural highlights of this fascinating country. All facilities at ground level, parking on site. Everyone welcome, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance: Adults £3

More info: group.rspb.org.uk/bedford/

Entrance: Adults £3 (cash only), Under 18’s FREE. Biddenham Village Hall, Nodders Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4BJ
Sunday 27th September 2pm - 4pm (Last Admission 3.30pm)

Free Drop-In, no need to book.

Come and have a go at making Paper Dolls or creatures and their clothes with local artist Lisa Tilley. You can design your own character and the clothes they might wear or you can colour in and cut out one of the templates Lisa’s pre-prepared. Suitable for all. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Saturday 19th September 2026 6.45pm - 8.30pm

Join author Ainkaran Sivaaji at The Eagle Bookshop for the launch of his debut children’s picture book, The Fire Walker. The evening includes a reading from the book, an exploration of the Tamil traditions that inspired the story, and an opportunity to meet the author and have copies signed.

A welcoming event for families, readers and anyone interested in children’s literature and cultural storytelling.

The Eagle Bookshop. 16 - 20 St Peters Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
Tuesday 29th September 11am - 12pm

Mark Hill “Hot Stuff: The birth of studio glass”

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill’s lecture “Hot Stuff: The Birth of Studio Glass” explores a mid-20th-century design revolution. While glassmaking has a history stretching back thousands of years, the 1960s completely upended how the medium was approached, transforming it from an industrial factory trade into an independent art form.

Non-Members £10.00 Addison Centre, Bedford Rd, Kempston MK42 8PN
  • All
  • Family
  • Community
  • Charity
  • Car Boot Sales
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Fetes, Fayres & Dog Shows
  • Health
  • Jumble Sales
  • Motoring
  • Music, Dance, Film & Theatre
  • Open Garden
  • Outdoors
  • Quiz Nights
  • Table Top Sales
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026

Support Emmaus Village Carlton at this year’s Bedford Running Festival by cheering on their runners or making a donation to help raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness. Every contribution helps Emmaus continue its work of providing a home, meaningful work and ongoing support for those rebuilding their lives.

For more information or to donate, visit:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/evcrunstherunningfestival

 

Wednesday 9th September 2026 7.30pm

Join Ampthill Women’s Institute for an evening with guest speaker Canadian History – Quilt Making to Giving Freedom to Escaped USA Slaves. Visitors are warmly welcome. Visitors £5

For more information, call 01525 713931

Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Bedford MK45 2HX
Saturday 12th September 2026 10am - 3pm

Browse a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, crafts and unique creations from talented local artists and makers at the Emmaus Village Carlton Craft & Handmade Fair.

Emmaus Village Carlton, School Lane, Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7LQ
Saturday 12th September 2026 1pm

A traditional Village Show held in the charming village of Riseley. Competition Classes,incl. Fruit,Veg. Flowers,Arts& Crafts Photography. Many traditional English Crafts, Side Shows, Cake, Plant, Preserves & other colourful stalls. Open to all.

Entrance £3 Kids FREE Riseley Village
Tuesday 15th September 2026 2.15pm

‘Living, Loving & Leaving Iran’ – a talk by Jason Harper. Doors open at 1.45 pm, refreshments served from 2.00 pm. Plenty of parking available. Everyone welcome.

e-voice.org.uk/bedfordnt

BNTA members: £3.50, NT only members: £4.00, all others: £4.50 Addison Centre, Kempston MK42 8PN
Thursday 17th September 2026 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Keen wildlife enthusiast, Marion Hession, will entertain us with stories from her trip to Oman, revealing the wildlife and cultural highlights of this fascinating country. All facilities at ground level, parking on site. Everyone welcome, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance: Adults £3

More info: group.rspb.org.uk/bedford/

Entrance: Adults £3 (cash only), Under 18’s FREE. Biddenham Village Hall, Nodders Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4BJ
Sunday 27th September 2pm - 4pm (Last Admission 3.30pm)

Free Drop-In, no need to book.

Come and have a go at making Paper Dolls or creatures and their clothes with local artist Lisa Tilley. You can design your own character and the clothes they might wear or you can colour in and cut out one of the templates Lisa’s pre-prepared. Suitable for all. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Saturday 19th September 2026 6.45pm - 8.30pm

Join author Ainkaran Sivaaji at The Eagle Bookshop for the launch of his debut children’s picture book, The Fire Walker. The evening includes a reading from the book, an exploration of the Tamil traditions that inspired the story, and an opportunity to meet the author and have copies signed.

A welcoming event for families, readers and anyone interested in children’s literature and cultural storytelling.

The Eagle Bookshop. 16 - 20 St Peters Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
Tuesday 29th September 11am - 12pm

Mark Hill “Hot Stuff: The birth of studio glass”

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill’s lecture “Hot Stuff: The Birth of Studio Glass” explores a mid-20th-century design revolution. While glassmaking has a history stretching back thousands of years, the 1960s completely upended how the medium was approached, transforming it from an industrial factory trade into an independent art form.

Non-Members £10.00 Addison Centre, Bedford Rd, Kempston MK42 8PN
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