Skate Jam

Venue: Sandy Skatepark, Medusa Way, Sandy SG19 1TH

Time: Sunday 8 September 1.00 pm-4.00 pm, registration 12.00 pm

Get ready for the Sandy Skate Jam! Beginner/Intermediate scooters, BMX, skateboards

Prizes and giveaways

Food and drink available

Free hire equipment

Sandy Fire Station Open Day

Venue: Sandy Community Fire Station, 7 Ivel Road, Sandy SG19 1AX

Time: Sunday 8 September 11.00 am-4.00 pm

Free entry

Tours and demos, food and refreshments, meet the fire fighters, free safety advice

Bring your teddies to see them parachute from the top of the tower!

Funk Odyssey

Venue: The Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 7 September 9.30 pm-11.55 pm

A huge return for this outstanding band fresh from supporting Sister Sledge on her UK tour.

The Club Classic’s Specialist’s performing hit after hit from the golden era of funk, soul and disco.

Bird Watching for Beginners at The Lodge

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 1DL

Time: Saturday 7 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: £5.50-£10.00 an event for adults and 12+

For further information and to book use the link below:

Website: Bird Watching for Beginners at The Lodge

Franklin's Taster Day

Venue: Franklin’s of Thorncote, Trumpetons Farm, Thorncote Green, Sandy SG19 1PU

 Time: Saturday 7 September shop open 8.30 am-4.00 pm

Pop by and sample some prepared meats, Franklins award winning sausages, Deli counter delights including cheese tasters along with samples from The Dairy Cafe cooked by chef Paul ahead of our new kitchen opening later this year.

Mel and Ollie

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Friday 6 September from 9.30 pm

 We are pleased to welcome back this awesome duo. An evening of soul acoustic covers and much more.

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Mark Gilbert

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

Time: Friday 6 September 7.00 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 charity which this year is St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger.

Pamper Evening

Venue: 1st Sandy Scout Group, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY

Time: Friday 6 September 6.00 pm-9.00 pm

Contact Kellie to book

Phone: 07740 706148 (Kellie)

Local beauticians and therapist from the Sandy and St Neots area will treat you with amazing taster sessions.

 Treatments include: crystal healing, gel nails and toes, Indian head massage, back massage, Reiki, tarot card reading, eyebrow waxing and many more.

Event hosted by Blissful Gatherings and Crafts

Thai Food at The Queen's Head

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Friday 6 September and Saturday 7 September

Thai food from Anchalee’s Kitchen

Wartime Story of WW2 Pilot

Venue: Sandy Night Owls WI at Sandy Conservative Club present ‘Wartime Story of WW2 Pilot’ with David Duker

Time: Wednesday 4 September 7.30 pm

Galaxy Netball Club

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

NEW CLUB STARTING 3 SEPTEMBER

Bee Netball

Time Tuesdays 5.00 pm-6.00 pm school years 3-6

Youth Netball

Time: Tuesdays 6.00 pm-7.00 pm school years 7-11

For more information and to sign up contact Galaxy Netball Club by email

Email: Galaxy Netball Club

Over 60's Afternoon Tea

Venue: Mama's Coffee Shop

Time: Tuesday 3 September 2.00 pm

Cost £10.00 per person

Phone: 07545 831548 (Tracy)

 Come and join us on the first Tuesday of the month for Afternoon Tea. Everyone Welcome.

 All places must be pre-booked 3 working days in advance. Please inform Tracy of any allergies and dietary requirements when booking.

Bazooka Joe

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 31 August from 9.30 pm

We are delighted to welcome one of the finest 80’s tribute bands in the South East!

It’s going to be lively!

Ibiza Night

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Saturday 31 August from 7.30 pm

Sandy Garden & Craft Show

Venue: Sandy Garden & Craft Show at the Conservative Club

Time: Saturday 31 August from 1.00 pm

Cost: entrance fee £1.00, under 18 years free

A show that encourages local people to bake, make and grow.

Jam 69

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Friday 30 August 9.30 pm-11.55 pm

This awesome 4 piece band  cover all the new wave/punk classics including The Jam, The Who, Sham 69 and many more.

Rock n Roll Bingo

Venue: The Four Horsemen Bar

Time: Friday 30 August from 7.30 pm

Play the game the same as numbers bingo except hear the song or artist and cross it off your card.

Cards on sale £2.50 each on the day up to 7.30 pm when the games begin.

Valuation Days

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club

Time: Thursday 29 August and Thursday 19 September 9.30 am-1.30 pm (last entry 1.00 pm)

Lockdales Auctioneers and Valuers will be available to value and purchase items.

Buggy Walk

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Wednesday 28 August 10.00 am-11.30 am meet at Sandy Children’s Centre

Booking required by email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

Buggy friendly walk accompanied by staff.

Baby Brasserie

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Tuesday 27 August 11.00 am-12.30 pm

Drop in session – breast feeding drop in, social and support group for parents and parents to be.

Music Festival

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Sunday 25 August from 3.00 pm

Robin Hood

Venue: RSPB The Lodge

Time: Sunday 25 August 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Cost: adult ticket £15.00, 4-16 years £9.00

Picnic boxes available to pre-order see the website.

Refreshments and ice creams on sale during the event.

Summer Open Day

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club

Time: Sunday 25 August from 1.00 pm

Sandy Ukulele Group 1.00 pm-3.00 pm

Exact 3.00 pm-6.00 pm

BBQ, Raffles, Bouncy Castle, Garden Games and More

Free entry to non-members

In Aid of Sue Ryder

The Kopy Katz

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 24 August 9.30 pm-11.55 pm

Live 3 piece band (guitar, drums and double bass) applying their unique ability sound.

Sand Art

Venue: Sandy Town Library

Time: Thursday 22 August 10.00 am-1.00 pm

Sand Art run by Carolyn from Chameleon Sand Art

This is a paid activity and the cost will depend on the size of the picture.

Summer Fun Activity Morning

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Thursday 22 August 10.00 am-11.30 am

Come and celebrate the Olympics with an active session for 0-12 year olds

Email Cathy Brighton to book

Sam Neighbour Music

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Saturday 17 August from 8.00 pm

Wenz Day

Venue: The Bell

Time: Saturday 17 August from 7.30 pm

Wenz Day

A tribute to Green Day

Rock and Roll Garden Party

with support from Horsemen Shakes and The Draymen

Thirteenth Night Malvolio's Revenge

Venue: RSPB The Lodge

Time: Saturday 17 August 2.00 pm-4.20 pm (doors open 1.15 pm)

Cost: adult ticket £18.00, 16 years and under £13.00

Picnic boxes are available to order see website.

Refreshments and ice creams on sale during the event.

East of England English Country Backswording Championship

Venue: Aisle O'Var Academy of Arms

Time: Saturday 17 August 10.00 am-5.00 pm

The East of England English Country Backswording Championship will take place in Sandy for the first time. The event is held at Fallowfield Park. Spectators are welcome.

Pebble Painting

Venue: Sandy Town Library

Time: Saturday 17 August and Saturday 24 August - 9.00 am-2.00 pm

We shall be Painting Pebbles to enter into the Sandy Garden and Craft Show which takes place on Saturday 31 August. On these Saturdays you will be able to paint a pebble to enter into the show as well as one to take home.

3 prizes will be given for the best decorated pebble in each age group.

Submachine

Venue: The Bell

Time: Friday 16 August from 8.00 pm

Submachine – Premier Rock Supergroup

Wine Festival

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Thursday 15 August-Sunday 18 August

40+ carefully selected wines from around the world, plus BBQ

Teddy Bears Picnic

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Wednesday 14 August 12.00 pm-1.30 pm

Bring your teddy and a picnic to meet with other families.

For children 0-5 years of age and siblings.

Email Sandy Children's Centre to book

Minibeast Safaris

Venue: RSPB The Lodge

Time: 14 August, 22 August, 30 August 10.00 am-11.30 am

Cost: RSPB member adult £3.25, child £6.00, non-member adult £3.75, child £7.25

Book on the website using the above link

Outdoor Stay and Play Session

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Tuesday 13 August 1.30 pm-3.00 pm

Robert Peel Forest School Garden, Dapifer Drive, Sandy SG19 1QJ (entrance via school car park)

Booking required.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

 An outdoor Stay and Play session for children up to 12 years and parents. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear (no sandals please).

Activity Zone

Organiser: Grand Union Summer Youth Programme

Venue: Sandy Village Hall Annexe, Medusa Way, Sandy SG19 1BN

Time:

Tuesday 13 August 10.00 am-11.30 am – Mood Boards

Thursday 22 August 10.00 am-11.30 am – Summer Newsletter

Cost: free

Aimed at ages 8-17

This  programme is for children eligible for benefit related free school meals. Sessions are suitable for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Sandy Cricket Summer Camp

Venue: Sandy Cricket Club, Sunderland Road Recreation Ground, Sandy SG19 1RP

Time: Monday 12 August-Wednesday 14 August 9.00 am-12.00 pm

Free fun filled cricket sessions during the school holidays

Age groups: 5-8 years and 8-11 years

Book through this online form

Lucy Moyster

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club

Time: Sunday 11 August from 3.00 pm

Live in the Garden (weather permitting)

Lucy Moyster unable to attend – replacement acts

JOHN DAVID 3.00 pm-5.00 pm

Soloist/Bassist - hits from the 60’s onwards

LIZZIE REYNOLDS 5.00 pm-7.00 pm

Vocalist - covering a wide range of genres

Club Karaoke

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 10 August 9.00 pm-11.55 pm

Club Karaoke – always a great club night with resident house of Jingles

Raw Divas Live

Venue: The Bell

Time: Saturday 10 August from 8.00 pm

Raw Divas Live – a singing covers duo – celebrating music across the decades 1920’s-2020’s.

Michael Green Solo

Venue: The Bell

Time: Friday 9 August from 8.00 pm

Michael will be playing a solo acoustic gig with a mixture of covers, originals and mashups. There will also be an acoustic set by musician and singer-songwriter Sophie Hurley.

Summer Fun Beach Party

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Thursday 8 August 10.00 am-11.30 am

Email: Tamsin Osborn

Music, dancing, games, water and sand play ages 0-12 years.

Email Tamsin Osborn to book.

Open Mic Night

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Wednesday 7 August from 7.00 pm

Football Trials

Venue: Sandy Tigers Football Club

Time:

Wednesday 7, 14, and 21 August 6.00 pm–7.00 pm

Website: Sandy Tigers Football Club

Sandy Tigers U11 Yellow are looking for players. Open training sessions on the above dates.

For more information check out the website by using the link above.

Multi Sports

Organiser: Grand Union Summer Youth Programme

Venue: Recreation Ground, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EY

Time:

Tuesday 6 August 2.00 pm-3.30 pm

Wednesday 7 August 3.15 pm-4.00 pm

Tuesday 13 August 1.30 pm-3.30 pm

Cost: free

Organiser: Grand Union Summer Youth Programme

Venue: Sunderland Road Recreation Ground, Sandy SG19 1RQ

Time:

Wednesday 7 August 2.00 pm-3.00 pm

Tuesday 13 August 1.30 pm-2.45 pm

Cost: free

 Pop up mini sports ie frisbee, footy, rounders etc. Suitable for ages 8-17.

 This programme is for children eligible for benefit related free school meals. Sessions are suitable for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Tuesday 6 August 11.00 am-12.30 pm

Cost: free

To celebrate Breastfeeding Week, we will be holding a picnic in the garden at the Children’s Centre. You are welcome to bring a picnic and blanket. This is a drop in session.

Goal Keepers Camp

Venue: 4 Corner Coaching

Sandy Sports Centre, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: Tuesday 6 August 10.00 am-3.00 pm

£18.00 per person per day

Summer 2024 Football Camps

Venue: 4 Corner Coaching

Sandy Sports Centre, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: 10.00 am-3.00 pm

Week 3 – Tuesday 6 August and Thursday 8 August

Week 4 – Tuesday 13 August and Thursday 15 August

Cost: £18.00 per session per person

Aimed at 5-14 years of age

Book with Natasha

Email: 4 Corner Coaching

Phone: 07957 980492

Summer Football Camp

Venue: Sandy Football Club

Laburnum Primary School, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: 9.30 am-3.30 pm

Week 2 - 6 August – 8 August

Week 3 - 13 August – 15 August

Week 4 - 20 August – 22 August

 Goal Getters Summer Football Camp in Partnership with Sandy Football Club. Aimed at children aged 5-15 years. To book

Email: Sandy Football Club

Pool Singles Tournament

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 3 August 6.00 pm start

Cost: entry fee £5.00 per player

 Open to valid Roundabout Club members and all current Biggleswade and District League players. Each game played to international rules. Best of 5 early rounds subject to entrants. Cash prizes.

Contact the club for booking.

Country Festival

Venue: The Bell

Time: Saturday 3 August 2.00 pm-late

  Country fest kicks off this Saturday with a wide range of lovely country folk performing for you all. We’ve got medals for best dressed so get those cowboy hats in your basket and get down for 2.00 pm. Feel free to bring blankets and camping chairs but we shall have hay bales and plenty of benches available.

Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Fancy Tatt Airbrush Tattoos, Ice Creams

Free Family Fun Day

Venue: Sandy Baptist Church

Time: Saturday 3 August 2.00 pm-4.30 pm

Games, Activities, Craft, Bouncy Castle

Refreshments, BBQ

Bedfordshire County Darts Challenge Weekend

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August

Toe the Oche – Midday

  A huge weekend of darts being played in The Victory Suite. Come down and watch with the very best players at the oche. The bar will be open all day and we will be serving some awesome food with our brand new menu.

Jam and Open Mic Night

Venue: The Bell

Time: 28 July from 8.00 pm

Just turn up

Caribbean Night

Venue: The Kings Arms

Time: 27 July 6.00 pm-9.00 pm, cash only

Caribbean Menu.

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Venue: RSPB The Lodge

Time: 27 July 2.00 pm-3.30 pm

Outdoor Theatre: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.

PecFest Summer Party

Venue: Pecoro

Date: 27 July 2.00 pm-9.00 pm

Music and Food Mini Festival. Face Painting 2.00 pm-4.00 pm, Singing Waitresses from 4.00 pm.

Family Fun Day

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: 27 July 11.00 am-2.00 pm

Family Fun Day with Children’s Fancy Dress Competition – ‘My Hero’.

   Come and celebrate 15 years since the opening of Sandy’s Children’s Centre. Barbecue, refreshments, raffle, tombola. Raising money for the Need Project. Please bring a picnic blanket to sit on.

Cider and Sausage Festival

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Date: 26-27 July 12.00 pm-11.00 pm, 28 July 12.00 pm-10.00 pm

 50+ ciders, BBQ Menu featuring specialty hot dogs and burgers. The Old Stables Bottle Shop and Bar will be open throughout the Festival.