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
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.
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
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
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.
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Saturday 13 June 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
Venue: Sandy Children's Centre
Time: Wednesday 10 June 1.30 pm-2.30 pm – four week course
A four week course designed to introduce you and your baby to the wonderful benefits of baby massage, in a calm and supportive environment. Suitable for families with babies 6 weeks-6 months. Booking essential
There is a non-refundable course fee of £25.00 (cash only) to secure your booking. Book use the email below.
Email: Baby Massage
Venue: The Queen's Head
Time: Wine Wednesday 10 June – all day
Supporting Sandy Carnival
Buy two large glasses and get the rest of the bottle for free!
Venue: Sandy Children's Centre
Time: 6 week course starting Wednesday 10 June 10.00 am-11.30 am
A 6 week course for new parents and babies 0-4 months, covering sleep, feeding, baby brain development, childhood illnesses and healthy relationships. Booking required by email using the link below.
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Tuesday 9 June 7.00 pm
£5.00 per person includes 6 games, cash prizes for first adult and prizes for first child per line and house
To book sandyguild2019@gmail.com or call 07500 907715
Email: sandyguild2019@gmail.com
Phone: 07500 907715
Venue: Pecoro, 12 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU
Time: Monday 8 June 5.00 pm-8.00 pm
£25 per person: decorate a Carnival mask, antipasti buffet, drink and dessert
Book now Pecoro Sandy 01767-683259
Phone: 01767 683259
Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Sunday 7 June 2.00 pm
Cash prize and trophy. Entry fee £3.00 per person payable on registration
Competitors must register prior to the competition.
Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
time: Sunday 7 June 2.00 pm
Win a cash prize and trophy, entry fee £5.00 payable on registration
Draw takes place the evening before
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Sunday 7 June 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: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Closing date: Saturday 6 June
National Year of Reading - Win a £10 book voucher, collect your Quiz Sheet from the Library
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Closing date: Saturday 6 June
Win a £10 voucher and the chance to have your poem printed in a book. Collect your form from the Library
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Closing date Saturday 6 June 2026
For younger readers and readers with additional needs
Celebrate the National Year of Reading by designing a brand new cover for your favourite book! Three winners will get a framed print of their covers! Collect your sheet from the library
Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 6 June 2.00 pm-6.00 pm
Two or Three readers from The Psychic Elite provide a thirty minute Tarot reading.
Cost: £35.00
Venue: Bedford Road Recreation Ground, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 6 June
Teams of 5-7 players, players must wear the same colour jerseys
Sandy Football Club supporting Sandy Carnival
Venue: The Four Horsemen, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Friday 5 June 8.00 pm
Fancy dress and quiz night, quiz entry £2.50 per person
Teams of 4-6, book at table
Venue: The Queen's Head
Time: Friday 5 June from 8.00 pm until late
Everyone’s favourite Karaoke with Dan, everyone welcome, the good, the bad, and the indifferent.
Venue: Sandy Scout Hut, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: Friday 5 June 6.00 pm
Help us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Scout Hut in Sandy with burgers and hot dogs, tuck shop for children, hot drinks and scouting activities.
Venue: Brew & Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Thursday 4 June 6.30 pm-8.30 pm
Jazz, Swing, Classical, 1960s, Rock ‘n’ Roll
Venue: Allison House, Swan Lane, Sandy SG19 1NE
Time: Monday 1 June 10.45 am-12.15 pm
Come and join us for our ‘Open to All’ morning in our Tulip Room
Refreshments, East Quiz, Chat, Games and Fun. Join in with our lovely residents!
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Monday 1 June
A trip to Nethergate Brewery to brew a beer in the style of a Red Belgian Beer, which will be on a hand pull. Limited spaces.
Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 30 May 9.30 pm
Great 5 piece band Zero X will be belting out all the bangers and floor fillers from across the decades.
Venue: The Bell
Time: saturday 30 May from 9.00 pm
Submachine – Premier Rock Supergroup with covers from the likes of the Foo Fighters, Queen, ACDC, Bon Jovi, Metallica and more.
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Saturday 30 May - time to be confirmed
Rock and roll, blues and covers
Venue: The Marquee, Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Saturday 30 May 10.00 am-2.00 pm
Lots of items for £1.00 only, come and grab a bargain
Venue: Allison House, Swan Lane, Sandy SG19 1NE
Time: Friday 29 May 2.00 pm-5.0 pm
Looking for something to entertain the children (5+) this half-term then bring them to Allison House for an afternoon of board games, chat, craft etc
Venue: St Swithun’s Church Rooms, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: 27 May - 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: Tuesday 26 May 6.00 pm-8.00 pm
Support group for men, all welcome. Next meeting 23 June
Website: For Men to Talk
Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL
Time: Tuesday 26 May and Thursday 28 May 10.00 am-3.00 pm
Cost: £18.00 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: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 23 May 9.30 pm
60s MOD – SOUL - SKA
Venue: Manor Farm, Great North Road, Lower Caldecote SG18 9BB
Time: Saturday 23 May 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: Church Rooms, St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 23 May 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Enjoy a Temple Spa pamper session alongside peaceful prayer stations to help you slow down, reflect and connect with God. Book via the Church website.
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: monthly group meeting next meeting 22 May 11.00 am-1.00 pm
Future meetings: 19 June, 17 July
Cost: £3.00 per session
Venue: Sandy Football Club, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: Thursday 21 and 28 May and 4 and 11 June 7.30 pm-8.30 pm
To register interest contact Peter 07825 236848 or Sean 07538 226589
Venue: Brew & Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: third Thursday of the month, first session Thursday 21 May 1.30 pm-3.00 pm
Chat, read the paper, play cards or chess.
Venue: Sandy Children's Centre
Time: Thursday 21 May 9.00 am-5.00 pm
Antenatal class for parent-to-be from 30 weeks pregnant. Come and find out about labour, feeding, caring for your baby and preparing for family life. Facilitated by midwife, Children’s Centre staff and Baby Friendly team.
Booking required by clicking the link below. Please book one place per person attending. Please bring a lunch.
Website: Eventbrite
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Wednesday 20 May 7.00 pm-9.00 pm
General Meeting followed by Guest Speaker Sean Feast, author of ‘Pathfinder’ and ‘Gestapo Hunter’.
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 18 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Tuesday 19 May 10.00 am
Dr Mike Muncaster returns with a talk entitled ‘Gone for a Burton – the Migration of East Anglian Farm Workers’. Between 1880 and 1930 Suffolk farm labourers went to work in the maltings at Burton on Trent, the ‘beer brewing capital of England’. Mike tells us how they fared.
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Sunday 17 May 2.30 pm
Admission £5.00 per person
Barry Groom will be leading a guided tour of the church and it’s fascinating churchyard. Trevor Warrs is also speaking about the church’s stained glass windows. After the tour, refreshments will be served in the Church Rooms and there will be a raffle.
Places may be booked through Colin Osborne 01767 682032 by using the link below.
Phone: Colin Osborne
Venue: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 16 May 9.30 pm
Cambridge based classic rock covers band
Venue: 1st Sandy Scout Group, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY
Time: Saturday 16 May doors open 7.00 pm – first race 7.30 pm
Place a bet! Horse and jockey ownership
Fancy a night at the races? Then why not join us for a fun packed night! Children are welcome.
Further details to come.
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, Main Hall, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 16 May 7.00 pm first race 7.30 pm
Cost: £17.50 per head including fish/sausage supper
Tickets available from behind the bar at the Conservative Club or from Sandy Conservative Bowling Club Committee members. Tickets on sale now.
Sponsor a race £25.00
Sponsor a horse £5.00
Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 16 May 2.00 pm-3.30 pm
Cost: £20.00
Unleash your inner mystic and create our own enchanted charm to take home. A creative, hands-on workshop to craft something magical and meaningful for you to keep.
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Saturday 16 May 10.00 am-12.00 pm
Cost: £7.50-£13
For further information and to book use the link below:
Venue: Sandy Tigers FC, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL
Time: Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May
One of the biggest tournaments in Bedfordshire
Further details to come
Venue: The Four Horsemen Bar, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Friday 15 May 8.00 pm
£2.50 per person maximum of 6 per team
Cash prizes!
Venue: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Thursday 14 May 7.00 pm
For those who prefer life on paper, join the Sandy Book Club
Two books this month: ‘Thinblade’ by David A Wells and ‘David Copperfield’ by Charles Dickens.
Please bring 2 book suggestions to add to the list.
Come and meet fellow bookworms
Snacks provided, all welcome
Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AQ
Time: Thursday 14 May 6.30 pm-8.30 pm
Cost: £15.00
Feel good in what you wear and rediscover your confidence. A relaxed, supportive session with styling tips you can actually use.
Coffee, chat and a confidence boost all in one
Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Thursday 14 May 10.00 am-11.30 am – drop in session
Further sessions: 28 May, 11 June, 25 June, 9 July
Play, have fun and get ready for pre-school/nursery. For children from 12 months.
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, 4 The Baulk, Sandy SG19 1NR
Time: Tuesday 12 May 7.30 pm
‘All Roads Lead to Roman Sandy’ a talk by Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology
Admission £5.00 (Free to members – subscription £18.00)
Refreshments – Publications for Sale - Raffle
Venue: Brew & Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Tuesday 12 May 6.30 pm
This month’s book ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Tuesday 12 May 1.00 pm-3.30 pm
Cost: £3.00 per person
Using the library’s stencils design a tote bag for yourself or a friend.
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Sunday 10 May time to be confirmed
Fires of Love the Musical - Fireman Jose and HoseB are both dating the same waitress Maria, also starring Maria’s Aunt Christina who runs the brothel over the street!
Venue: Rustle Up Cafe and Bar, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ
Time: Saturday 9 May 7.00 pm-12.00 am
Grab the mic at Rustle Up Cafe and Bar. All talent welcome! Live DJ.
Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Primary School Forest School area.
Time: Saturday 9 May 10.00 am-11.30 am – drop in session
Further sessions: 6 June and 4 July
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.
Venues: Live music and events across a range of venues including The Queen’s Head, Sandy Conservative Club, Sandy Roundabout Club, The Bell and The Four Horsemen Bar.
Time: Saturday 9 May - save the date for another amazing festival with great music.
Venue: The Lodge, RSPB, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Friday 8 May 10.30 am
A rare opportunity to meet and talk to our expert, long-term Head Gardener Nick, and learn from him about the upkeep of the beautiful gardens at The Lodge.
Join us for a leisurely walk around the gardens to admire the diversity of plants and variety of spaces, and hear about the creation and maintenance including the recently developed Contemplation Garden.
Do you have a question you would like to ask Nick? What are his top tips for pruning Wisteria for a bountiful display of blooms? How does he grow such healthy plants without using peat? What does it take to create such beautiful, colourful borders with year-round interest that also benefit wildlife?
Meet at the main garden gate by The Lodge Gardens Car Park.
Book using the link below
Website: Walk with the Lodge Head Gardener
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Friday 10.00 am-12.00 pm
Meet Amanda who will be in the library to provide information on the support and services available in Sandy and help you to make informed choices. The service is free of charge.
Email: amanda.higham@bedsrcc.org.uk
Phone: 07534 484954
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Thursday 7 May, 18 June and 2 July
Non-members may be signed in for a fee of £2.00
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Wednesday 7 May 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
‘My Love of Music and Travelling’ with Lisa Garrity
Friendly group with varied programme.
Email: Sandy Night Owls WI
Venue: Sandy Children's Centre
A 3 week speech, language, and communication course for children aged 18 months to 3 years.
Times: week 1 online 5 May 9.30 am-10.45 am
Week 2 face to face 12 May 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
Week 3 face to face 19 May 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
Strategies to help support a child’s early language skills. Please note – week 1 is online and weeks 2 and 3 are face to face at the Children’s Centre. All 3 sessions must be attended. Booking required by email.
Email: Booking Line