Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our contributors and readers
Apologies if we missed any December posts we have been on holiday.
Lots of January dates to be added after Christmas including two new activities.
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Tuesday 31 December 9.00 pm
Cost: free to members, guests may be signed in for a fee of £5.00
Freeway perform live in the Main Bar
To reserve a table for a refundable deposit of £20.00 please speak to a member of staff
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Tuesday 31 December 8.00 pm
Join us for an great evening with the amazing talented Lilly Rose!
Venue: Victory Suite, Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Tuesday 31 December doors open from 7.00 pm
Cost: Members only pre-sale 1-8 December £18.00
After 8 December members £20.00
Non members £25.00
Funk Odyssey fresh off their summer tour with Sister Sledge will bring you 3 non-stop hours of live music. Hot buffet food, New Year Countdown on the BIG screen, cash prize raffle.
Bar open until 1.00 am serving your favourite lagers, ciders, spirits and more!
Venue: 1st Sandy Scouts, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: 31 December 7.00 pm until late!
Cost: tickets £8.00 adult, 16 and over (£10.00 on the door)
£5.00 per child aged 2-15 (£6.00 on the door)
Children 2 and under free
DJ, Dancing, Fun and Games
Bring your own food and drink
Tickets from the website below using the link
Website: New Year's Eve Party
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Tuesday 31 December
Disco Hot and Cold Buffet
Free Fizz at Midnight
Ticket only £10 per person
Tickets available from the bar
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Friday 27 December 8.00 pm
Schwaffel-pop sensations from Bedford
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Wednesday 25 December 12.00 pm-2.00 pm
Join us for a Christmas Drink!
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Wednesday 25 December 10.00 am Family Eucharist
Venue: Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ
Time: Wednesday 25 December 10.30 am Church Service
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Tuesday 24 December
Cost: free to members, guests may be signed in for a fee £2.00
Christmas Music and Christmas Jumper Competition
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Tuesday 24 December 7.00 pm
Enjoy your favourite Christmas Number 1’s playing all evening!
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Tuesday 24 December
4.30 pm Family Crib Service
11.00 pm Midnight Mass
Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP
Time: Tuesday 24 December
4.00 pm Family Christingle Service
Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL
Time: Tuesday 24 December 10.00 am-3.00 pm
Cost: £18.00
Participants will need to provide lunch, snacks and drinks for the day
Fun, competitions and matches
To book use the email link below
Email: Four Corner Coaching (Natasha)
Venue: Goal Getters at Sandy Football Club, Sandy FC, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Monday 23 December and Tuesday 24 December 9.30 am-3.30 pm
Age range 5-14 years
Children will need a packed lunch for the day, refillable water bottle, appropriate footwear and clothing. Book using the link below
Facebook: Christmas Football Camp
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Sunday 22 December 8.00 pm
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Sunday 22 December 7.00 pm
Gather your friends and come and join us for our alternative Christmas Quiz!
Teams of up to 6 - £2.00 per head
Cash prizes for First and Second
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Sunday 22 December 6.00 pm
Traditional carol service with Bible readings
Venue: Four Horsemen, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Sunday 22 December 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
Cost: £36.00 per person, £10.00 per person deposit on booking
Food provided by Chunkys! Limited menu offered and pre orders required.
Unlimited drinks on Prosecco and selected beers only. No drinks stamps will be offered
Message by Facebook, (use the link below) or pop in to book.
Facebook: Bottomless Brunch
Venue: Church Hall, Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ
Time: Sunday 22 December 10.30 am
Everyone Welcome
Mince Pies and Refreshments
Children are welcome to come dressed as a nativity character (or we have some outfits)
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 21 December 9.30 pm
The 1980’s synth-pop duo, performing classics from Bowie, and more!
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 21 December 8.30 pm
Sandy Conservative Club welcomes back the brilliant Enzo performing live with all the classics tunes. Guests may be signed in for a fee of £2.00.
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Saturday 21 December 8.00 pm
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Saturday 21 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!
Design a cone to hang on your Christmas tree
Children’s craft activity
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Friday 20 December 9.30 pm
Hits from Depeche Mode, Bowie, Duran Duran, etc.
Prizes for the best Christmas Jumper
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Friday 20 December 7.30 pm
Alternative, Folk, Country, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music
Venue: Tesco Superstore, New Road, Sandy SG19 1NX
Time: Friday 20 December 11.00 am
Enjoy carols whilst shopping. Fundraising for Crisis at Christmas and Embrace the Middle East
Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP
Time: Thursday 19 December 7.00 pm
Gentle, peaceful service for those carrying pain or loss.
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Wednesday 18 December 7.30 pm
Cost: donations on the door with profits to the Church
St Swithun’s Singers Christmas Concert, refreshments available during the interval
Venue: The Queen's Head
Time: Wednesday 4, 11 and 18 December
Buy two large glasses and get the rest of the bottle for free!
Our delicious cheese boards are also available between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for only £10.00
Add a glass of port for £3.00 each
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: 17 December 10.00 am-12.00 pm
Christmas Quiz and Festivities
Visitors Welcome
For further information use the links below:
Email: Sandy Women's Institute
Phone: Sandy Women's Institute
Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Monday 16 December 6.00 pm-8.00 pm
Support group for men, all welcome.
Website: For Men to Talk
Venue: Allison House Residential Home, Swan Lane, Sandy SG19 1NE
Time: Monday 16 December 2.00 pm (meet prior in the Tulip Room at 1.45 pm)
Bring Christmas carols, songs and good cheer to the residents of Allison House. Song sheets provided. If you have an instrument you are able to play, please bring it along, if not your voice will be a wonderful contribution!
Venue: Pecoro, 12A Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU
Time: Sunday 15 December from 3.00 pm
With live performances from: Jade Curl, Issy Rammal, Aimee Hill and Emma Brown
Performing all the Xmas classics and carols
Festive Antipasti Platter, Pizza, Desserts and Hot Drinks. Mulled Wine and Cocktails
Book now using the link below:
Phone: Pecoro Christmas Party
Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP
Time: Sunday 15 December 3.00 pm
Tea, lessons and carols
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Sunday 15 December 12.30 pm-4.00 pm
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: 15 December 12.00 pm
Cost: adults £7.00, children £5.00
Cinderella comes to the Conservative Club
This is an event for members and their guests only.
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 14 December 9.30 pm
This hugely popular local band will perform three full sets of greatest hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Venue: The Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Saturday 14 December 8.00 pm
Five piece foot stomping blues outfit – slide guitar, blues harp etc.
Also available Indian Street Food with Rasoi6
What’s not to love!
Venue: The Victory Suite, The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 14 December, doors open 7.00 pm, show starts 7.30 pm
Cost: £15.00 per ticket includes bingo book, over 18’s only
Presented by The Fallen Angels, email to book
Email: Christmas Cabaret Show
Venue: The Queen's Head
Time: Saturday 14 December from 8.00 pm
Everyone’s Favourite Karaoke with Dan
Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-11.00 am
Cost: non-refundable £10.00 per person
This training is designed for parents and carers, responsible for children. It teaches the skills required to confidently deal with a range of medical emergencies most common in children.
The training includes CPR, dealing with choking and burns plus more!
Telephone to book 0300 300 8114
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!
Make sure Santa leaves your presents in the right house by adding you name to your door hanger.
Children’s craft activity
Venue: Sandy Scout HQ, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-3.00 pm
Cost: £6.00 one child, £11.00 two children, £15.00 three children
To purchase a ticket use one of the links below:
Email: Tickets
Phone: 07739 422009
Website: Santa's Grotto
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Friday 13 December 8.00 pm
Drag Artist and Musician
A night of drag, music and comedy.
Venue: Roundabout Club
Time: Friday 13 December 8.15 pm
Live comedy featuring TV names and rising starts. This Christmas show is headlined by Terry Alderton, and Steve Gribbin. A Christmas special with mince pies, crackers and lots of cheer!
Facebook: Roundabout Club
Website: Roundabout Club
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Every Thursday and Friday 6.00 pm-9.00 pm and Saturday 4.00 pm-9.00 pm
Delicious burgers and fries
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Monday 9 December 7.30 pm
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Sunday 8 December 5.00 pm
Celebrate Christmas with our Town Mayor Cllr Joanna Hewitt
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 7 December 9.30 pm
5 piece band covering all those huge anthem floor fillers from the 70’s and 80’s.
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Saturday 7 December 8.00 pm
Classic Rock and Roll Covers
Venue: Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ
Time: Saturday 7 December 2.30 pm-4.30 pm
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Refreshments, crafts and activities, ending with Carols around the tree.
Everyone Welcome
Visit by local artist Chris Duffett
For more information contact Martin Jones (Minister) using the phone link below:
Phone: 07379 540950
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 7 December 2.30 pm (doors open 2.00 pm)
Cost: Admission by ticket only in advance £18.00 includes refreshments
Sandy Flower Club invites you to their open to all Christmas Show.
Learn how to make our own Christmas more magical and exciting with wonderful flower arrangements by the very talented Area Demonstrator Barbara Collins.
Tickets available using the link below:
Phone: Christmas Show
Venue: Quince Court, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BW
Time: Saturday 7 December 2.00 pm-5.00 pm
Lots of lovely Christmas Stalls!
Venue: Sandy Scout HQ, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: Saturday 7 December 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Cost: £50.00 booking essential by email or phone
Email: Sandy Guild
Phone: 07500 907715
Make your own Christmas Wreath with the expert help of The Flower Room
A Christmas Craft Afternoon organised by Sandy Guild
All profits to our chosen charities which this year are:
St John’s Hospice, Sandy Carnival, and The Jan Osborne Memorial Fund
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Saturday 7 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!
Colour a lovely ‘Pop Up Christmas Card’ for someone special
Children’s craft activity
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Friday 6 December 7.30 pm
Cost: tickets £25.00 includes meal at half-time and 175 ml glass of wine or bottled beer.
A murder mystery night for you to solve.
Use the link below to find tickets.
Facebook: The Bell
Venue: The Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Friday 6 December
The Christmas countdown has started. We’ve got carol singers to entertain you.
Come and join us around the tree to sing all the old favourites.
Venue: Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL
Time: Friday 6 December 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Join us for our 37th Annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party enjoying a wonderful Christmas dinner and entertainment.
Contact the school before the 2 December to be included. All senior citizens welcome.
Contact: 01767 680598, call in at reception, or use the link below.
Phone: Sandy Secondary School