Venue: The Four Horsemen, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Saturday 3 October 7.00 pm-11.00 pm

Venue: St Swithun’s Church Rooms, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: 30 September - last Wednesday of the month 6.00 pm-8.00 pm.

For those aged 11-18 to meet eat pizza, play games and talk about life, faith and the big questions.

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 26 September 9.30 pm

Debut band

Venue: Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: Sunday 27 September 9.30 am-4.00 pm

For all card collectors!

Venue: Stonecroft Lounge, St Swithun’s Way, Sandy SG19 1BB

 Time: Friday 25 September 7.30 pm

The World Turned Upside Down – the effect of the British Civil Wars, Cavaliers and Roundheads by Stuart Orme

Cost: membership £18.00, visitors £5.00 (includes tea, coffee, raffle and parking

For further details use the phone link below

Phone: 01767 680171

Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 19 September 9.30 pm

By popular demand, they are back! From the Beatles to Blondie and Blur, with soul/Motown sprinkled in – it’s an unforgettable night of live music.

Venue: Sandy Guild - An Evening of Clairvoyance with Mark Gilbert at the Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Friday 18 September doors open 7.00 pm – start 7.30 pm

Cost: tickets £15.00 per person, tickets may be obtained through the email link or by phone.

Email: Sandy Guild

Phone: 07500 907715

All profits go to our chosen charities which this year are St John’s Hospice, Sandy Carnival and the Jan Osborne Memorial Fund

Venue: Sandy Fire Station, Ivel Road, Sandy

Time: Every Wednesday 7.00 pm-9.00 pm term time only

Ages 13-17

Develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and made a difference in your community.

Please contact: youthteam@bedsfire.gov.uk  Use the link below:

Email: Youth Team Beds Fire

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Tuesday 15 August 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: £6.00-£7.00 (tickets do not include car parking)

The focus this month will be ‘Autumn Colours and Harvest’

Please arrive 10 minutes before and meet at the picnic area outside the shop. For further information check out the link below

Website: Nature Walks for Women                                                                             

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 18 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Tuesday 15 September 10.00 am

 This month we will be joined by Jason Middleton talking about Gemstones and Jewellery of the Rich and Famous. Jason is an international gemstone buyer for a respected jewellery company. He will tell us about British and other European Royal jewellery. Jewellery purchased at the famous international auctions and jewellery owned by celebrities.

Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 12 September 9.30 pm

The 1980’s synth-pop duo, performing classics from Bowie, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, Culture Club, Duran Duran and more! Don’t miss this epic night!

Venue: Rustle Up Cafe & Bar, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ

Time: Saturday 12 September 7.00 pm

Phone: 07565 717392

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 12 September 1.00 pm-3.00 pm

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this gentle, mindful session in the heart of the woodland invites you to awaken your senses, reduce stress, and experience the healing power of nature. Led by a certified guide from The Forest Bathing Institute, expect two hours of calm and mindfulness as you are immersed in the sights, sounds, scents and sensations of our beautiful nature reserve.

Website: Forest Bathing at The Lodge

Venue: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Thursday 10 September 7.00 pm

For those who prefer life on paper, join the Sandy Book Club

This month’s book: ‘The Sewing Machine’ by Natalie Fergie

Come and meet fellow bookworms

Snacks provided, all welcome

 Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Sunday 6 September 10.00 am-3.00 pm

This event is held in the covered area next to the Visitor Information Centre

  This is a free, drop-in event where you can join Steve to create your own works or simply watch and enjoy. Steve’s artwork will also be on sale to purchase as the perfect gift for yourself or someone special who loves nature. For further information use the link below:

Website: Events at the RSPB

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 5 September 9.30 pm

Cambridge based classic rock covers band

Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September

 Sir William Peel working with The Sandy Guild raising money for St John’s Hospice & Biggleswade, Potton and Sandy Community First Responders.

Not to be missed.

Venue: Stonecroft, High Street, Sandy SG19 1BB

Time: Saturday 5 September 10.30 am-12.00 pm

 Learn to grow your own food! Plant up your own salad planter to take home and grow.

 Free. No experience needed and everything is provided for you.

Please let us know if you plan to come along. Contact Mike using the telephone number below or email.

Email: Mike

Phone: 01234 832619                                                           

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 5 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

For further information and to book use the link below:

Website: Birdwatching for Beginners

Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: Saturday September 10.00 am-11.30 am – drop in session

A fun and friendly outdoor session for dads, grandads, stepdads, male carers and children 0-12 years Suggested donation of £1.00. cash for refreshments.

1 St Swithun’s Church Rooms, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: first Saturday in the month, next meeting Saturday 5 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost £2.00. Coffee, tea, cakes and chat.

2 Beeston Chapel School Room, 4 The Baulk, Beeston, Sandy SG19 1NR

Time: first Thursday of the month, next meeting Thursday 3 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: donation if you wish. Enjoy coffee, tea and a chat or play cards and board games.

3 Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP

Time: third Wednesday of the month, next meeting Wednesday 16 September

10.00 am-12.00 pm. A chance to enjoy a coffee and chat in the Church.

Cost: donation

Venue: The Bell

Time: Sunday 30 August from 7.30 pm

Bring your instruments, your singing voice or just your music loving self

Music – Poetry - Stand Up

Anyone who wants a platform to perform!

Support Local Talent

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time Sunday 30 August from 1.00 pm

Live music from Aimi P, City Limits and Sandy Ukulele Group

Family games, burger van, pizza van, ice cream van.

Prizes awarded for best musical fancy dress.

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 29 August 9.30 pm

2 piece piano and drum outfit playing unique songs from the 60’s and 70’s

Venue: Sir William Peel, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Saturday 29 August 7.30 pm

Venue: Brew & Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Saturday 29 August 7.00 pm-9.00 pm

Cost: £10.00 per person

Join us for a relaxed evening of coffee, conversation and connection.

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 29 August 1.00 pm-5.00 pm

Cost: entrance £1.00 for adults (16+) and all children are free. Tea, coffee and cake will be available in the Bowls Pavilion, and the bar will be open during the afternoon.

The Sandy Garden & Craft Show is a local country show which aims to bring families and the local communities of all ages together to share in a love of gardening, crafting and cookery.

Website: Sandy Garden & Craft Show

Venue: Sandy Baptist Church Hall

 Time: Saturday 29 August 12.00 pm-4.00 pm

Cost: members free, non-members £3.00

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes

  Come along and enjoy a selection from our archives. Please bring along any of your own old photographs and memorabilia of Sandy, for us all to chat about. Back numbers of our SHRUB magazine, copies of our Pictorial Memories of Sandy booklets, and our Sandy Memories postcards, will all be on sale, together with Mike Luke’s fascinating Albion Archaeology Monograph on the Roman ‘Small Town” at Sandy. If you are not already an SHRG member, there will be an opportunity to join us, and then receive our twice yearly SHRUB magazine on Sandy’s history, with free entry to many of our events and exhibitions. For further information please contact Richard Barlow on 01767 226392.

Venue: Brew & Renew, 29A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: throughout the summer holidays – booking required

Cost: £10.00 per person includes a kid’s drink

For adults and children decorate your own tote bag to take home

Available anytime when open

Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH

Time; 9.00 am-4.00 pm each day or until crafts run out

Week 5

Tuesday 18 August – Rainbow Wind Chimes and Weather Chart

Wednesday 19 August – Supertatok Evil Pea and Carrot and Fuzzy Art Colouring

Thursday 20 August – The Solar System and Suns

Friday 21 August – Winnie the Pooh and Friends

Week 6

Tuesday 25 August – Fish Mobiles and Turtles

Wednesday 26 August – Wooden Lighthouses and Sandcastles

Thursday 27 August – Pirates and Pandas

Friday 28 August – Lollies and Sweets plus a packet of sweets for every child that comes in to craft

Venue: Brew & Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Thursday 27 August 7.00 pm

Cost £15

Craft – Mediation – Intention - Full Moon Ritual

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: every Wednesday 8.00 pm

Cost: Entry £2.00 per person, teams up to 6

Hosted by Ginger Tom

Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: 10.30 am-11.30 am Wednesday 26 August

0-12 months only booking essential

email: sandy.childrenscentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Tuesday 25 August 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

Support group for men, all welcome. Next meeting 25 August

Website: For Men to Talk

Venue: All-Weather Pitch, Sunderland Road Recreation Ground, Sandy

Time: Sunday 23 August 10.00 am-2.00 pm

 Come and give cricket a go! No fees just fun, BBQ, raffle, Mr Ice Cream Man

Venue: Rustle Up Cafe and Bar, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ

Time: Saturday 22 August 7.00 pm-12.00 am

 Grab the mic at Rustle Up Cafe and Bar. All talent welcome! Live DJ.

Venue: The Bell, Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Saturday 22 August 3.00 pm

Live music and BBQ

3.00 pm with Lilly Rose

5.00 pm Steve O & Anke

8.00 pm One Man Band Tom Karni

Supporting Sandy Music Festival

Venue: Manor Farm, Great North Road, Lower Caldecote SG18 9BB

Time: Saturday 22 August 1.00 pm-3.00 pm

Cost: £5.00 per session, six meetings £25.00, twelve meetings £50.00

  For Men to Talk and Fish – A qualified coach with 30+ years of experience will guide the session. Fishing tackle, bait and more provided. Tickets available from the website or by using the link below.

Website: Tickets for Men to Talk and Fish

Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

 Time: Friday 21 August 9.30 pm

Get ready to groove with Lia Grey, soul and pop singer, bringing the vibes, vocals, and pure feel good energy. One not to miss!

Venue: The Four Horsemen Bar, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: fortnightly quiz Friday 21 August 8.00 pm

£2.50 per person maximum of 6 per team

Cash prizes!

Venue: Sandy Baptist Church Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: meets Fridays: 21, 28 August

Visitors always welcome. Email for more information.

Email: Sandy Ukulele Group

Venue; Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH

Time: every Friday 10.00 am 12.00 pm

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Friday 21 August 10.00 am-11.00 am

 Advice and support around introducing solids to your 6 month old baby. This is a face to face session. Booking required by email

Email: sandy.childrenscentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Venue: Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1AZ

Time: Thursday 20 August 10.00 am-11.30 am

Venue: Sports Hall, Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: Monday 17 August-Thursday 20 August and Monday 24 August-Thursday 27 August

Drop off time: 10.00 am

Pick up time: 3.00 pm

Ages 6-12 years

Cost £15 per day or FREE if you qualify for Free School Meals

Free Child’s ticket to watch Bedford Blues for all participants!

Hot food options for attendees (pre book only)

Venue: The Music Barn, Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Acoustic Sunday 16 August from 3.00 pm

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 15 August 9.30 pm

 5 Piece pop, rock and indie covers band. A high energy, eclectic set that’s winning over fans and critics alike. Expect powerful vocals, blazing guitars, and nonstop energy!

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Friday 14 August from 6.30 pm Cost: £7.50 per person Entertainment will start at 7.00 pm. Serving of food 7.30 pm. Singing by Sally Hobbs. Contact Paul Hickton for more information on the phone number below

Phone: 07778 901191

Venue: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Thursday 13 August 4.00 pm-11.00 pm

This is a ticketed event with profits going to the Mind charity

Join us for a day filled with laughter, music, pizza, beer, cocktails and memories.

Food and drink, raffles, party games live music and DJ.

Dress code orange/Italian

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Tuesday 11 August, Wednesday 26 August – all sessions 10.00 am-11.30 am

 Children will be getting hands on, hunting for insects, finding out just what is hiding in the trees above them and under the logs below them and learning to identify what minibeasts they have discovered.  The Lodge is home to a huge range of amazing minibeasts from colourful jewel-like Ruby Tailed wasps to super speedy Tiger Beetles to Wolf spiders that actually jump onto their prey, yikes! A perfect adventure for children aged 4-11 years. Children under the age of 4 years are free to attend but the activity may not be suitable for them. All children must be accompanied by an adult.   Book on the website using the link below

Website: Minibeast Safari

Venue: The Queen’s Head 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Sunday 9 August from 5.00 pm

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Sunday 9 August starts 4.00 pm

See poster at The Roundabout Club for further details

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 8 August starts 9.00 pm

DJ playing 90’s to 2000’s House Music

Venue: Rustle Up Cafe, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ

Time: Saturday 8 August 7.00 pm-12,00 am

BBQ - Live DJ - Bingo - Karaoke

£10.00 ticket: BBQ Feast + a Round of Bingo, Live DJ and Karaoke

£20.00 ticket: everything above + 4 drink tokens (single spirits, bottled beers, draft beers or non-alcoholic alternatives).

BBQ tickets must be purchased in advance.

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Start: Saturday 8 August 5.00 pm End: Sunday 9 August 10.00 am

Cost: £15.00-£36.00

For further details checkout their website

Website: RSPB The Lodge Events

Venue: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 7 August 8.00 pm

Tickets £10.00 per person

Hosted by Carl. A night of singing, dancing and bingo with a twist.

Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL

Time: week 4, 6, 11, 13 August 10.00 am-3.00 pm

Cost: £20.00 per person per session, ages 5-14

Use the links below for further information or to book.

Email: natasha@4cornercoaching.co.uk

Phone: 07957 980492

Venue: Sandy Leisure & Sports Centre, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: Monday 3 August 11.30 am-12.30 pm

Cost: £3.00 per person

Come and join us for a friendly, inclusive walk designed to support physical and mental wellbeing and social connection. Open to people of all ages, abilities an fitness levels, making it a simple and welcoming way for everyone to be more active and to allow participants to go at their own pace.

For more information please call 01767 681872 or visit us in reception.

Venue: Bowls Pavilion, rear of Sandy Conservative Club Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: meets Mondays: 3, 10, 17 and 24 August 10.00 am-1.00 pm

 New members welcome – first visit free. Friendly, chatty group – come and have a go!

Venue: Sandy Football Club Bedford Road Park

Time: 9.30 am-3.30 pm

Week 2 - 4 August – 6 August

Week 3 - 11 August – 13 August

Week 4 - 25 August – 27 August

 Goal Getters Summer Football Camp in Partnership with Sandy Football Club. To book

Email: Sandy Football Club

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Saturday 1 August from 8.00 pm

Karaoke with Dan the Man

Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 1 August competition starts 3.30 pm

See poster at The Roundabout Club for details

Venue: 2 Leeds Smith Drive, Sandy

Time: Saturday 1 August 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cakes, plants, books and bring & buy stalls, competitions and raffle.

Venue; The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Friday 31 July 9.30 pm

Female vocalist singing pop and covers.

Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: Thursday 30 July 11.00 am-12.30 pm

0-5 years plus siblings, please bring lunch, blanket and teddy.