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: 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: 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 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: Rustle Up Cafe & Bar, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ
Time: Saturday 12 September 7.00 pm
Phone: 07565 717392
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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; 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
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: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Saturday 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 ‘Dragonflies and Insects’
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: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Thursday 13 August 7.00 pm
For those who prefer life on paper, join the Sandy Book Club
This month’s book: ‘No Angel’ by Penny Vincenzi.
Come and meet fellow bookworms
Snacks provided, all welcome
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: Manor Farm, Great North Road, Lower Caldecote SG18 9BB
Time: Saturday 8 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: The Four Horsemen Bar, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: fortnightly quiz Friday 7 August 8.00 pm
£2.50 per person maximum of 6 per team
Cash prizes!
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 Baptist Church Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: meets Fridays: 7, 14, 21, 28 August
Visitors always welcome. Email for more information.
Email: Sandy Ukulele Group
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Friday 7 August 10.00 am-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 Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time; 9.00 am-4.00 pm each day or until crafts run out
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
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 Wednesdays: 5 August, 12 August, 19 August, 26 August
0-12 months only booking essential
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: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Sunday 2 August 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 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: Stonecroft, High Street, Sandy SG19 1BB
Time: Saturday 1 August, Thursday 13 August, 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
1 St Swithun’s Church Rooms, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: first Saturday in the month, next meeting Saturday 1 August 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 6 August10.00 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 19 August
10.00 am-12.00 pm. A chance to enjoy a coffee and chat in the Church.
Cost: donation
Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Saturday 1 August and 5 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.
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.
Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Tuesday 28 July 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
Cost: £15.00 includes all materials
Join us for a beautiful evening of reflection, connection and creativity as we embrace the energy of this special moon.
Create your own rune stone (or two)
Relax with a warm drink in our cosy space
Take some time for yourself, slow down and reconnect.
Venue: Laburnum Forest School, Laburnum Primary School, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Tuesday 28 July 1.30 pm-3.00 pm
Forest School session for SEND children aged 3-12 years of age plus siblings. Join us in this wonderful outside space. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Booking essential.
Venue: The Bell, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Saturday 25 July 8.30 pm
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 25 July 7.45 pm start in the bar
A Night at the Races raising money for the British Heart Foundation and the Fire Fighter’s charity.
Venue: Rustle Up Cafe and Bar, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ
Time Saturday 25 July 7.00 pm-12.00 am
Live DJ 70s-90s music
Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 25 July 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: The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Friday 24 July 9.30 pm
Back by popular demand. Expect a wide range of genres, including: country, soul, pop, blues and much more!
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Friday 24 July 7.00 pm
Venue: Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Thursday 23 July 7.30 pm
£30.00 per person includes Charcuterie Board
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Tuesday 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Everyone welcome