Venue: The Kings Arms

Time: Saturday 19 October from 8.00 pm

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Saturday 19 October from 7.00 pm

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Saturday 19 October

The new Cocktail Menu will be launched on Saturday 19 October in the Old Stable Bar and Bottle Shop.

Venue: Sandy Historical Research Group Autumn Exhibition at Sandy Town Council Chamber

Time: Saturday 19 October 10.00 am-2.00 pm

Cost: members free, non-members £2.00

 Come along and enjoy our Memories of Old Sandy together with the Town Council's own Roman Sandy exhibition. Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle. 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.

Looking further ahead, the final event in our 2024 programme is our AGM and "Do You Know Your Onions" Quiz Night on Tuesday 12 November at Beeston Methodist Church Hall in the Baulk, Beeston, with proceedings commencing at 7.30 pm.  For further information on all these events, please contact Richard Barlow on 01767 226392.

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: 19 October 9.00 am-11.00 am

Booking required via email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Cathy Brighton)

  A first aid course for new parents, covering CPR, choking, burns, scalds and childhood illness. £10.00 cash per adult non-refundable to be paid at time of booking to secure a place. Adults only please due to space restrictions.

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Friday 18 October 10.00 am-11.00 am

Booking required by email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Alison Coats)

Advice and support around introducing solids to your 6 month old baby.

Venue: Pecoro

Time: From Thursday 17 October to Thursday 31 October

Cost: £18 per person with a drink and gelato or milkshake

Phone: 01767 683259 to book

Pumpkin Carving and Pizza Parties!

Booking slots will be:

Tuesday and Wednesday between 5.00 pm-8.00 pm

Thursday between 12.00 pm-2.00 pm and 5.00 pm-8.00 pm

Friday and Saturday between 12.00 pm-6.00 pm

Sunday between 5.00 pm-8.00 pm

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Thursday 17-Sunday 20 October

Over 50 whisky and rums to try

Time: our next collection date is 17 October

Having a clear out? We will need your items before 17 October!

We accept the following Men’s and Ladies’ clothing, paired shoes, hats, bags, handbags, soft toys/teddies, bedding (sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers) curtains and towels.

 We have bags available if you need some otherwise any bag can be used. Please contact Sandy Guild to arrange collection or delivery.

Email: Sandy Guild Clothing Collection

Phone: 07846 916133

Our charity for this year is St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger

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

Time: Tuesday 15 October 7.30 pm

Please come along and help shape the future of the show.

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

Time: Tuesday 15 October 10.00 am

Cost: members free, visitors £4.00

For further details contact:

Email: Sandy Women's Institute

Phone: 01767 680644 (Ann Paterson)

 Local historian Margaret Roberts will be giving a talk about Warden Abbey and the Medieval Grapevine. From verjuice, wine and vinegar to medicinal recipes and pest control, find out how every part of the medieval grapevine and its by-products were used.

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

Time: Tuesday 15 October 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: £4.00 (tickets do not include car parking)

The theme of the walk is fungi. Please arrive 10 minutes before and meet at the picnic area outside the shop. For further information check out the link below:

Website: Wildlife Walk for Women

Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: 14 October 7.45 pm-8.45 pm

 As part of the Wave of Light for Baby Loss Awareness Week the Church will be open to anyone who has been touched by the death of a child – through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or the death of an older child is welcome to come and light a candle in memory of the little one they have lost. Stay for 2 minutes, 20 minutes or the whole hour – it’s up to you.

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

Time: Monday 14 October 7.30 pm

Floral demonstration ‘Thanks a Bunch’ by Christine Long

Telephone for further details

Phone: 01767 699729 (Sue)

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

Time: Sunday 13 October 10.00 am

 A family friendly service with Holy Communion followed by a bring and share lunch, all welcome. Donations for the Need Project will be collected during the service.

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

Time: Saturday 12 October 9.30 pm

One of the UK’s best ABBA tribute shows

Venue: The Four Horsemen Bar

Time: Saturday 12 October from 8.30 pm

Country Music.

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

Time: Saturday 12 October 10.00 am-12.00 pm

A support group for women going through the menopause

Just turn up, all welcome

Venue: The Kings Arms

Time: Friday 11 October from 8.00 pm

Zennyoke Karaoke – The King of Karaoke

Venue: China Express, 16 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1HU

Time Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October 7.30 pm

For further details telephone Colin Osborne

Phone: 01767 682032 (Colin Osborne)

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

Time: Tuesday 8 October 7.45 pm

Do you have any ideas you wish to share? Want to help in the local community! If you are interested in joining our committee or even just provide help on the day then please feel free to pop along to our AGM to meet the team!

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Tuesday 8 October 7.30 pm

Entry £2.00 per person – winning team take all

Venue: Pecoro, 12a Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU

Time: Monday 7 October 6.00 pm

 Next Art Club will be Halloween themed. Choose from a terra-cotta! plant pot or ceramic pumpkin.

All materials provided £25.00 per person including 1 soft drink, antipasti platter and dessert. Bookings required before the 5 October. £10.00 deposit.

Phone: 01767 683259

Venue: Sandy Health Centre, Northcroft, Sandy SG19 1JQ

Time: Monday 7 October 9.30 am

Fund raising for Macmillan Cancer Support

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

Time: Sunday 6 October 10.30 am-12.00 pm

 Join the knowledgeable Andrew Holtham, author of ‘Identifying Trees in Winter’ on a tour around the reserve to develop your tree identification skills. Further details from the website.

Website: Tree Identification for Beginners

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

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

Time: Sunday 6 October 10.00 am-3.00 pm

  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: Art Demo with Steve Kershaw

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

Time: Saturday 5 October 9.30

Indie rock legends covering the 90’s and 00’s

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

Time: Saturday 5 October 10.30 am-3.00 pm

Are you looking for a new pair of binoculars or a telescope but not sure where to start? Speak to the experts at our free open day. Further details from the website.

Website: Optics Weekend

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

Time: Saturday 5 October 9.30 am-12.30 pm

For further information check the website

Website: Forest Bathing

A gentle walk among the trees of this beautiful reserve – you’ll be guided through a series of sensory exercises designed to develop a deeper connection with nature, calming body and mind, before concluding with a guided relaxation.

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

Time: Friday 4 October 9.30 pm

Hits from 1979-1985, Indie, synth-pop, new wave and more!

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

Time: Wednesday 2 October 7.30 pm-9.30 pm

Indoor curling activities with Alison Ross

Friendly group with varied programme.

Email: Sandy Night Owls WI

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Wednesday 2 October (three week course) 10.30 am-11.30 am

Booking required by email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Tamsin Osborn) or

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Karen Burton)

A three week course for non-verbal children aged 18 months to 3 years delivered by Early years SEND team and CC staff. Contact Children’s Centre for additional details.

Venue: The Bell

Time: Monday 30 September 7.00 pm

Brush Party with Jordan to paint a ‘Tusk til Dawn’

Tickets from Brush Party website

Venue: The Bell

Time: Sunday 29 September from 7.45 pm

Jam Night with Michael Green

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 28 September 9.30 pm-11.55 pm

East Anglia’s premier 70’s Glam Rock tribute band.

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club

Time: Saturday 28 September from 9.00 pm

Jimmy James

Venue: Sandy Historical Society presents ‘Hereward of the Fens’ by Mark Steinhard at Stonecroft Hall

Time: Friday 27 September 7.30 pm

Venue: The Bell

Time: Thursday 26 September at 7.30 pm

Rock & Roll Bingo with Tom. £4.00 per game, £10 for 3.

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: four week course starting Wednesday 25 September 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

  A four week course for parents/carers. Tips and strategies for parenting in a positive way, including giving praise, time to calm down, handling anger and stress. For parents/carers of children 2-5 years of age. Booking required. Book by email.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Tamsin Osborn)

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Cathy Brighton)

Venue: Sandy Market Square

Time: Sunday 22 September 10.00 am-4.00 pm

Over 20 stalls, with local entertainment.

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 21 September from 9.30 pm

Kev Hall presents an evening full of live and local music from some of the finest musicians.

Venue: The Bell

Time: Friday 20 September from 8.30 pm

Live Duo

Venue: Franklins of Thorncote, Trumpetons Farm, Thorncote Green, Sandy SG19 1PU

Time: Friday 20 September 7.00 pm

Cost: £55.00 per person for a three course meal

You can choose your 10oz Rib Eye, or 10oz Sirloin steak to be cut by Gordon in the Butchery, and then expertly prepared by Head Chef Paul and chef Adam, to your liking and at your leisure in the Dairy Cafe. For further details use the link below.

Website: The Wholey Cow Steak Experience

Venue: Sandy Town Library

Time: Thursday 19 September from 10.00 am drop in session

Citizens Advice will be on hand to check your eligibility for winter fuel payment and pension credit. Just drop in!

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Thursday 19 September 9.00 am-4.00 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 Children's Centre

Time: 6 week course starting Wednesday 18 September 1.30 pm-3.00 pm

 A 6 week course for new parents and babies 0-4 months, covering sleep, feeding, baby brain development and childhood illnesses. The final sessions will also cover healthy relationships. Booking required by email.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Paula Murphy)

Venue: Sandy Women's Institute

Anna Conti - Stained Glass - Not Just Churches

Time: Tuesday 17 September 10.00 am

Cost: members free, visitors £4.00

For further details contact:

Email: Sandy Women's Institute

Phone: 01767 680644 (Ann Patterson)

A talk about contemporary, traditional and secular restoration work. Anna will also be adding a few anecdotes about her appearances as an expert on Good Morning TV as well as giving demonstrations of her work.

Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Sunday 15 September 1.00 pm-4.00 pm

As part of St Swithun’s Church heritage Open Day the Church and tower will be open to the public

There will be refreshments, performances, displays, a book stall and tours of the tower.

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Saturday 14 September from 9.30 pm

A familiar face to the club Matt Fox-Teece presents his awesome new rock/indie band.

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: 14 September 7.30 pm

Live Music Knees Up

Pat Jacobs in The Rockney Rhymer

Cockney Tribute, sing along, rock and roll, blues, acoustic

Plus George Stokes on keyboards

Time: Saturday 14 September 9.00 am-5.00 pm

The Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust Bike and Hike

  Enjoy a day visiting churches and chapels in any county of your choice via train, car, motorbike, bike, on foot, scooter or pushing a pram. All monies raised are shared between our Church and the Trust. For more informition and sponsor forms contact Jean Peckham by email.

Email: Bike and Hike (Jean Peckham)

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Friday 13 September from 8.00 pm

We are delighted to announce that Nic Moyster, the talented acoustic singer/songwriter will be performing at the Queen’s Head. Show your support for this talented musician.

Venue: The Bell

Time: Friday 13 September 7.30 pm-9.30 pm

The Bell welcomes back So Luna from the successful Music Festival

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Friday 13 September 6.00 pm-9.00 pm

A delicious selection of loaded fries and some sensational sides

Venue: The Sir William Peel

Time: Thursday 12 September-Sunday 15 September

Tap Take Over

Live Music and BBQ

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: a 3 week course starting Wednesday 11 September 10.30 am-11.30 am

 Speech Language and Communications sessions for children 18 months to 3 years. Strategies to help support a child’s early language skills. Booking required by email.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Tamsin Osborn)

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Karen Burton)

Venue: Peacefully Strong Yoga are offering two different classes at St Swithun’s Primary School, Ivel Road, Sandy SG19 1AX

Class 1 time: Tuesday 10 September Yoga Flow and Stretch 6.30 pm

Class 2 time: Tuesday 10 September Chilled Yoga 7.45 pm

Cost: £7.50 per class, first class free

No yoga experience required.

For further details see the Activities List

Venue: Sandy Historical Research Group present a Visit and Talk at the Bedfordshire Archives

Time: Tuesday 10 September 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

Cost: members free, non-members £4.00, maximum of 20 places.

For further information on the event telephone Richard Barlow.

Tel: 01767 226392 (Richard)

Venue: Maple Tree Primary School, Hawk Drive, Sandy SG19 1WA

Time: starts Tuesday 10 September

Gymnastics classes for children aged 4+

See further details in the Activities Section

Venue: Sandy Flower Club held at the Conservative Bowls Club Pavilion, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Monday 9 September 7.30 pm. For further information please phone

 Phone: 01767 226275 or 01767 699729

Sandy Flower club invites you to ‘A little Bit of Colour demonstrated by Kathleen Ambrose

Spend a relaxing evening watching how to arrange and make the most of your flowers

(The arrangement will be raffled at the end of the evening)

All visitors welcome £6.00