Family Fun Day at Sandy Conservative Club

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.

Willow and Mark at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Acoustic Sunday 16 August from 3.00 pm

Community Health Walks with Everyone Active

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.

Karaoke at The Bell with Dan the Man

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

Time: Saturday 1 August from 8.00 pm

Karaoke with Dan the Man

Cameo at The Roundy

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

Time: Friday 31 July 9.30 pm

Female vocalist singing pop and covers.

Probable Cause at The Bell

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

Time: Saturday 25 July 8.30 pm

Vinyl Disco at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Saturday 25 July 7.00 pm

Men's Chatter Group at Sandy Library

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

Time: Fridays 10.00 am 12.00 pm

Whisky Tasting A Tour of Scotland at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Thursday 23 July 7.30 pm

£36.00 per person includes Charcuterie Board

Knit and Natter at Sandy Library

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

Time: Tuesday 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Everyone welcome

Sandy Women's Institute with Jean Yates

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

Time: Tuesday 21 July 10.00 am

Jean Yeates will be telling us about the Fakers and Forgers of World War II and the things they got up to – creating fraudulent documents and artworks, often to deceive the enemy or to profit from wartime conditions.

                                        

Summer Holidays: Craft Activities at The Library

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

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

Week 1

Tuesday 21 July – Rainforest Masks and Snakes

Wednesday 22 July – Native Indian’s Dream Catcher and Headdress

Thursday 23 July - Mermaids and Wooden Kites

Friday 24 July – Robots and Super Mario

Week 2

Tuesday 28 July – National Costumes and Animals around the World

Wednesday 29 July – Aztec Masks and Squirrel Crowns

Thursday 30 July – Dinosaurs Wooden Puzzles

Friday 31 July – Sombreros and Card Making

Week 3

Tuesday 4 August – Summer Mobile and Swimming Rings

Wednesday 5 August – Jungle Fuzzy Art and Wooden Heart

Thursday 6 August – Dogman Spinning Wheel and Wooden Guitars

Friday 7 August – Spiderman and Super heroes

Week 4

Tuesday 11 August – Wooden Planes, Wooden Fairies and Castles

Wednesday 12 August – Unicorns and Bees

Thursday 13 August – Scooby Doo and The Mystery Machine and Minecraft

Friday 14 August – Fish Bowls and Paddington

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

The Bright Session at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 18 July 9.30 pm

Male soloist singing rock, pop and indie covers

Supersonic at The Queen's Head

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

Time 18 July 2.00 pm £5.00 entry, children free

Supersonic headlining: Oasis Tribute

Drunk and Disorderly

Tom Korni - The One Man Band

                                                                                   

Summer Fayre at St Swithun's Church

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

Time: Saturday 18 July 1.00 pm-4.00 pm

Traditional fayre games, tombola and teddy tombola, plant stall, book stall, face painting and tattoos, bouncy castle, jewellery and craft stalls, raffle, plate smash, refreshments

Family fun for all the family.

Quince Court Summer Craft Fayre

Venue: Quince Court, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BW

Time: Saturday 18 July 11.00 am-3.00 pm

Local artisan crafts with many stalls

First Aid for Parents

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Saturday 18 July 9.00 am-11.30 am

  A first aid course for new parents, covering CPR, choking, burns, scalds and childhood illness. £20.00 cash per adult non-refundable to be paid at time of booking to secure a place. Adults only please due to space restrictions.

Booking required via email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

Saturday Children's Craft Activities at Sandy Library

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

Times: Saturdays during June and July 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until materials run out

20 June Father’s Day Craft

27 June Bird Feeder Craft

4 July Aliens Craft

11 July Ice Cream Craft

18 July Summer Reading Challenge Launch Event Wooden Rhythm Blocks

Natural Mindfulness Walk at Bidlake Community Orchard

Venue: Bidlake Community Orchard Beeston

Time: Thursday 16 July 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

To book sara.white@bedsrcc.org.uk

Brew & Banter for Older Gentlemen

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

Time: third Thursday of the month, Thursday 16 July 1.30 pm-3.00 pm

Chat, read the paper, play cards or chess.

Midsummer Melodies with St Swithun's Singers

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

Time: Wednesday 15 July 7.30 pm

Midsummer Melodies – Celebrate Elizabeth Gammell’s 30 years as Musical Director

Donations on the door, profits to the Church

Refreshments from 7.00 pm

Ehlers-Danlos Support UK Group Meeting at Sandy Library

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

 Time: Wednesday 15 July 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Ehlers-Danlos is a genetic condition.

Do you need support?

Do you know someone with the condition?

Would you like to know more about the condition?

 All are welcome! Refreshments are provided. The sessions aims to be supportive with lots of resources available for those who need it. To find out more use the link below:

Website: Ehlers-Danlos Support

Adult Craft Actvities at The Library

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

Time: Tuesday 14 July 1.00 pm-3.00 pm

Cost £3.00 – payment on booking

Wooden Ladybird Houses or Wooden Insect Houses

Grave Talk Cafe at Brew & Renew

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

Time: Sunday 12 July 2.15 pm-4.00 pm

A cafe space to talk about death, dying and funerals.

Forest Bathing at the RSPB

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

Time: Sunday 12 July 10.00 pm-12.00 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

Summer Ball at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: Saturday 11 July 6.30 pm until late

£30.00 per person includes canapes and welcome drink at 6.30 pm

2 course meal at 7.15 pm

Live music from “Buccaneer”

Formal black tie attire

Acrylics Art Group at Sandy Library

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

Time: monthly group meeting next meeting Friday 10 July – Water Lilies 11.00 am-1.00 pm

Future meeting: Friday 25 September Animals at Sunset

Cost: £3.00 per session

Community Games at Sandy Library

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

Time: Tuesday 7 July 2.00 pm

A free session

An opportunity to socialise over a cuppa and a simple fun board game.

Orchard Summer Pruning Task at Bidlake Community Orchard

Venue: Bidlake Community Orchard, Beeston

Time: Tuesday 7 July 10.00 am-12.00 pm

To book Sara 07483362762 or email sara.white@bedsrcc.org.uk

Art Demo with Steve Kershaw

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

Time: Sunday 5 July 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

The Grey Rockers at The Bell

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

Time: Saturday 4 July 8.30 pm

Disco Bingo at The Queen's Head

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

Time: Saturday 4 July 7.00 pm

Tickets available from the bar £10.00 per person

Sing along to your favourite disco classics, dab your bingo card and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes.

Flower Festival at Beeston Methodist Church

Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, 4 The Baulk, Beeston Sandy SG19 1NR

Time: Saturday 4 July 10.30 am-3.30 pm

Tea, coffee and cake will be available. Also a raffle

Dad's Club

Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Primary School Forest School area.

Time: Saturday 4 July 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 Please wear warm (old) outdoor clothing and footwear as you will get muddy! Small cash donation welcome, to cover snacks and resources. Bacon rolls available for a £1.00 donation.

Tom Huttlestone at The Roundy

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

Time: Friday 3 July 9.15 pm

Male soloist and trumpet player

Singing Swing, Soul, Pop etc

Maple Tree's 25th Anniversary Summer Fair

Venue: Maple Tree Primary School, Hawk Drive, Sandy SG19 2WA

Time: Friday 3 July 3.00 pm-5.00 pm

Performances, songs, demonstrations, games, BBQ, drinks, cake and much more.

Baby Sensory Group at Sandy Library

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

Time: every Tuesday and Friday morning 9.30 am-10.30 am, term time only.

   Come along and play with our new sensory toys. We have a sensory tent with a solar mood light. We have sensory scarves, tambourines, baby tummy mats and sensory toys. The light in the corner of the library is turned off to make a calming atmosphere.

Bingo at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: Thursday 2 July 7.30

 £12 for 8 games plus a bonus game for £3.00 - cash only

Non-members may be signed in for a fee of £2.00

                                 

Rhyme Time at Sandy Library

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

Time: Thursday afternoons between 2.30 pm and 3.00 pm, term time only.

Come along and join with songs and rhymes.

Read and Recommend Book Group at the Library

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

Time: fortnightly Thursday book club 10.30 am-11.30 am

Forthcoming dates: 2 July, 16 July, 30 July

Strawberry Full Moon Circle at Brew & Renew

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

Time: Tuesday 30 June 7.00 pm-8.30 pm

Create your own mini Besom Broom

Full moon reflections and intention setting and meditation.

In Stitches at The Sir William Peel

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

A knitting and Crochet Group

Time: meets second Monday of every month 7.00 pm-9.00 pm

Quiz Night at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: weekly event every Sunday 8.00 pm

Teams of up to 6 people, £2.00 per person to enter

Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Members only

The Skeltons Nashville Band at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Saturday 27 June 7.30 pm

A 6 piece band playing modern/alt-county/Americana tunes with a few country classics sprinkled in.

Country Hoedown at The King's Arms

Venue: The King’s Arms, 27 London Road, Sandy SG19 1HA

Time: Saturday 27 June 6.00-10.00 pm

Includes karaoke, cocktails and BBQ followed by World Cup Panama v England

Sandy Cricket Club Historic Photo Unveiling

Venue: The Pavilion, Sunderland Road Recreation Ground, Sandy

Time: Saturday 27 June 12.00 pm

 Join us for the unveiling of a remarkable collection of historic photographs from Sandy CC. Generously donated by Mick Reynolds. Sandy’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Anthony Lock, and his wife, Ruth, will be present at this special event.

UB40 and SKA Show at The Roundy

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

Time: Friday 26 June 9.30 pm

Quiz Night at The Four Horsemen

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

Time: fortnightly quiz Friday 26 June 8.00 pm

£2.50 per person maximum of 6 per team

Cash prizes!

Sip & Spa Event at Brew and Renew

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

Time: Thursday 25 June 7.30 pm-9.00 pm

Unwind with a deeply relaxing mini treatment while you sip your favourite drink in our cosy, calming space. Perfect for a midweek reset .. because you deserve it.

Cost: £20.00 includes a complimentary prosecco and nibbles and SPA TO GO kit

Little Learners at Sandy Children's Centre

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

Time: Thursday 25 June 10.00 am-11.30 am – drop in session

Further sessions 9 July

 Play, have fun and get ready for pre-school/nursery. For children from 12 months.

Quiz Night at The Bell

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

Pizza and Chat at St Swithun's Church

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

Time: 24 June - 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.

SEND Stay & Play in your Own Way

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Tuesday 23 June 1.30 pm-3.00 pm - drop in session term time only

 A SEND Stay and Play session for children under 5 years of age with their parents/carers. Parents/carers welcome without children to attend for support and advice from our Early Years SEND team. For information and booking please use the link below.

Email: SEND Stay and Play

The Weirdest Thing at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 20 June 9.30 pm

Cambridge based classic rock covers band

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Philip Kinsella

Venue: Robert Peel Primary School, Dapifer Drive, Sandy SG19 1QJ

Time: Saturday 20 June doors open 6.30 pm, starts 7.00 pm

Tickets from School Office, over 18’s only, £10.00 per person

Refreshments available to purchase on the night – cash only.

The Pride at The Queen's Head

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

Time: Saturday 20 June starting at 4.00 pm

Bad Moon kicks things off from 4.00 pm with a great mix of rock and pop classics.

The Pride take over from 7.00 pm bringing their 9-piece ska and reggae sound, packed with feel good tunes and crown favourites.

Nuxie’s kitchen will be serving delicious Jamaican food throughout the event.

                                        

Nature Walk for Women

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

Time: Saturday 20 June 10.00 am-12.00 pm

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

The focus this month will be ‘Wildflowers’

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                                                                             

Midsummer Walk and Celebration at Bidlake Community Orchard Beeston

Venue: Bidlake Community Orchard, Beeston

Time: Friday 19 June 7.00 pm-9.00 pm.

To book Sara 07483362762 or email sara.white@bedsrcc.org.uk

Introducing Solids

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Friday 19 June 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

The Pride Live at The Queen's Head

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Acoustic Sundays at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Sunday 14 June

Paul Mcclure – the Rutland Troubadour

Churches Count in Nature at St Swithun's Church

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

Time: Sunday 14 June 2.30 pm

 Join us for a wildlife count, bird and bug hunt in the churchyard – with nature themed crafts for children. Refreshments will be available.

Live Tribute Night at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 13 June 9.30 pm

Elvis by James Williams – the 70s concert experience

Members free, guests £2.00

Carnival After Party

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

Time: Saturday 13 June from 7.00 pm

Live music and BBQ – come and celebrate the Carnival!

Sandy Carnival Fashion Show and Shopping Event

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

Time: doors open 7.00 pm, show starts at 7.30 pm

Tickets: £8.00 includes a glass of Bucks Fizz

In support of Sue Ryder