Venue: Pecoro, 12a Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU
Time: Available to book for 6 weeks from Thursday 28 November to Saturday 11 January
12.00 pm-5.00 pm
Cost: Choose between bottomless Prosecco, Birra Moretti or mulled wine at £40 per person, or bottomless hot/soft drinks at £30 per person
Each package includes a lavish XL antipasti sharing platter and delightful desserts, 90 minutes per table.
Use the link below to book
Phone: Festive Bottomless Brunch
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: 4 December 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
Christmas Floral Arrangement Workshop with Adrienne Massey
For further details use the email link below:
Email: Christmas Workshop
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Wednesday 4 December 7.30 pm
Cost: free entry, refreshments provided. There will be a retiring collection in aid of St John’s Hospice and St Swithun’s Church
Come and celebrate the festive season with a programme including pop, musicals, Christmas carols, folk songs and more. Special guests St Swithun’s Bellringers!
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Times: Monday 2 December and Tuesday 3 December 3.30 pm-7.00 pm
Festive Music and Refreshments
Venue: Pecoro, 12a Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU
Time: Monday 2 December 6.00 pm-8.30 pm
Cost: £25.00 per person includes one bauble to paint, Xmas antipasti buffet, 1 glass mulled wine/festive hot drink and dessert. All painting supplies provided. £10.00 deposit required on booking. Book at the restaurant or phone using the link below.
Phone: 01767 683259
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: 2 December 2.30 pm
Demonstration by Linda Seabrooke ‘Winter Wonderland’
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Sunday 1 December 12.00 pm-4.00 pm
Free entry, homemade cakes, refreshments, meet local artists, Christmas gifts.
Venue: Sandy Market Square
Time: Sunday 1 December 12.00 pm-5.00 pm
Christmas Market and Fun Fair
Santa’s Grotto, Refreshments, Live Entertainment
School Performances and Carnival Stars
Christmas Raffle
Lights Switch on at 4.30 pm
Venue, Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 30 November 9.30 pm
4 piece band will blow you away with hits from ABBA, Queen, Lady Gaga, Kaiser Chiefs, Oasis, AC/DC and more. Let’s give them a big Roundy welcome!
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 30 November 8.30 pm
Join in the fun of a Karaoke!
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 30 November 5.30 pm
Cost: donations welcomed
Carols around the piano with mulled wine
Venue: Sandy Library, 24 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Saturday 30 November 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!
Decorate a lovely Christmas bag to put small presents in as well as a wooden decoration or gift tag.
Children’s craft activity
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: From 30 November
If you represent a local organisation, charity, school or business and would like to enter a tree, contact St Swithun’s Church using the email link below.
Email: Christmas Tree Festival
Venue: Stonecroft Lounge, SG19 1BB
Time: Friday 29 November 7.30 pm
Cost: membership £17.50 visitors £5.00
Good News Bad News with Bill Hamilton Part 2
Venue: Stuart Memorial Hall, Church Street, Tempsford SG19 2AW
Time: Friday 29 November 6.30 pm-8.30 pm
Cost £35.00 includes all materials, tea and cake
Come and make a Christmas Wreath with members of Sandy Flower Club.
To book phone using the link below. Payment required on booking.
Phone: 01767 699729
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy, SG19 1AW
Time: Thursday 28 November 8.00 pm
Music bingo with Tom
Venue: The Queen's Head
Time: Thursday 28 November 7.00 pm-8.30 pm and every Thursday!
Buy one get one free on selected beers, bottled beers and spirits
Venue: Laburnum Primary School, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Thursday 28 November 2.00 pm
We are really pleased to invite parents and carers of children who are due to start school in September 2025 to our tour. Tours happen during the school day when all children are in school and will be led by the Head Teacher and the Early Years Lead (and Reception Class Teacher). Parents and Carers are welcome to book a tour. We welcome children at all events.
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Thursday 28 November 11.00 am-1.00 pm
Celebrate Bedfordshire Day, the birthday of John Bunyan and all that is great about Bedfordshire!
Venue: Sandy Train Station and the Market Square
Time: Wednesday 27 November 3.00 pm-7.00 pm
Information provided for the public on how to spot signs of exploitation
DESIGN OUR CHRISTMAS PIZZA BOX! Pecoro, 12A Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU
Each season/special occasion we love to jazz up our pizza boxes, but this Christmas we’d love you to have a go at designing it! If you’re feeling artistic and would like to give it a shot, then send your design in to us by November 25 to have a chance at winning. The winner will receive one free pizza every week of December and have their name and design printed on our boxes. Runners up and our team’s favourites will be posted online.
Send your designs in to ilpecoro28@gmail.com, DM us, or bring in your design to the restaurant.
Get creative and give it a go! Good luck.
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 23 November 9.30 pm
Covering all your favourites from rock, pop to blues and soul.
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Saturday 23 November 8.00 pm
We have the amazing Chas Slater playing for us again!
Country and Blue Grass - Classic Hits - Soul
Venue: Allison House Residential Home, Swan Lane, Sandy SG19 1NE
Time: Saturday 23 November 2.00 pm
Support your local residential home! Raffle, tombola, cake stall and much more.
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Saturday 23 November 11.00 am-2.00 pm
Santa’s grotto, raffle, tombola, teddy tombola, lucky dip, jigsaw sale, book sale, Christmas and craft stalls, refreshments
Festive fun for everyone
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church, 4 The Baulk, Beeston, Sandy SG19 1NR
Time: Saturday 23 November 10.30 am-3.00 pm
Raffle, tombola, stalls, games, cakes, lunches with carols from Singers at the Bigg
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Tuesday 19 November 10.00 am
Cost: members free, visitors £4.00
For further details contact:
Email: Sandy Women's Institute
Phone: 01767 680644 (Ann Patterson)
Ex soldier and retired Police Officer Robert Brewer will be talking about Life in Retirement as a TV/Film Extra.
He will tell us how it came about and how anyone can do it.
Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP
Time: Sunday 17 November 9.30 am
This is our first Breakfast Service – fancy a bacon butty before worshipping Jesus?
Venue: Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL
Time: Thursday 14 November 5.00 pm
Sixth Form Open Evening: an opportunity to meet teaching staff, and investigate the courses available.
Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Time: Wednesday 13 November 9.15 am-12.45 pm
A workshop for parents/carers:
Understanding Emotions and Behaviour of Children that are Neurodiverse (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities)
For further information and to book use the link below:
Venue: Beeston Methodist Church Hall, The Baulk, Beeston
Time: Tuesday 12 November 7.30 pm
Cost: free entry
“Do You Know Your Onions” Quiz Night
For further details please contact Richard Barlow
Phone: 01767 226392 (Richard Barlow)
Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service Timetable
10:30 am - Parade muster at Swan Lane
10:50 am - Parade marches to Bedford Road War Memorial
11:00 am - Act of Remembrance and wreath laying at War Memorial
11:15 am - Parade proceeds along Bedford Road. Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, the Mayor of Sandy, the MP for North Bedfordshire, and the Chairman and President of RBL Sandy Branch will take the salute and then continue along the High Street
11:20 am - Parade proceeds to St Swithun’s Church, via the High Street
11:45 am - Parade moves into St Swithun’s Church for the Service of Remembrance, which will begin after everyone has arrived
Dismissal at the churchyard at the end of the service
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 9 November 9.30 pm
Transporting you through the greatest eras of rock history
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 9 November arrival 6.30 pm start 7.00 pm
Cost: £15.00 per person includes entry, welcome drink, buffet and prizes for the winning team. Teams of up to 10 people.
Dress Code: 1950’s Hollywood
Check availability of tickets.
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: Saturday 9 November 4.00 pm-5.30 pm
Ever wanted to see nature glow in the dark? Come and join us at The Lodge and be part of a magical experience as we look for light in the darkness.
For further information see the website
Website: RSPB Sandy
Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 34 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ
Time: Sunday 3 November 4.00 pm
Come and light a candle and remember those you love but see no longer
Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Saturday 2 November 9.00 pm
The Ultimate 90’s Indie Cover Band
Venue: The Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time Friday 1 November, Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November
This weekends Tap Take Over is from the Burnt Mill Brewery, a small independent, Suffolk-based brewery focused on producing fresh, unfiltered beers. All the taps in the Old Stables and two taps on the main bar will give you plenty of choice, all the beers are vegan friendly and some are gluten free.
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Saturday 2 November 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Cost: £5 ticket includes hot dog, squash and a bag of sweets
Best dressed boy and girl
Games and competitions
Face painting from 1.30 pm
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: 2 and 3 November 11.00 am start
Cost: Admission by Programme cost £4.00
Licensed bar and food served all day
Facebook: Bedfordshire v's West of England Darts
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL
Time: 2 November 10.00 am-11.30 am
Cost: This is a free drop in event
CRAFT YOUR OWN LEAF HEDGEHOG
Enjoy a walk around the reserve and collect some colourful leaves to get crafting with us. We will provide you with all the other materials.
For further information see the website
Website: RSPB Sandy
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Friday 1 November 9.30 pm
Covering classic rock, pop, blues, soul, reggae.
Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW
Time: Friday 1 November from 8.00 pm til late
Halloween Party with Pizza by Pecoro
Medals for the best dressed
Spooky shot deals
DJ til late
Shot syringes
Venue: Sandy Town Library, 2 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Friday 1 November from 9.00 am
Crafts for children during the half-term holiday
Crafts will be available as long as stocks last!
Venue: Robert Peel Forest School, Dapifer Drive, Sandy SG19 1QJ
Time: Thursday 31 October 2.00 pm-3.30 pm
Organised by Sandy Children’s Centre an outdoor session which includes a short story with puppets and craft activities for children aged 5-11 years.
To book phone the Children’s Centre using the link below
Phone: Sandy Children's Centre
Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 1DL
Time: Thursday 31 October 10.00 am-11.30 am
Calling all young detectives out there for a hunt for fabulous fungi this half-term at The Lodge with our knowledgeable volunteers. To book use the link below:
Website: Fabulous Fungi Walk for Families
Venue: Sandy Town Library, 2 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Thursday 31 October from 9.00 am
Crafts for children during the half-term holiday
Crafts will be available as long as stocks last!
Venue: Sandy Town Library, 2 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Wednesday 30 October from 9.00 am
Crafts for children during the half-term holiday
Crafts will be available as long as stocks last!
Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL
Time: Tuesday 29 October-Thursday 31 October 10.00 am-3.00 pm
Cost: £18.00 per person per session – age range 5-14
To book contact Natasha
Email: October Football Camp (Natasha)
Phone: 07957 980492
Venue: Sandy Town Library, 2 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: From Tuesday 29 October-Friday 1 November from 9.00 am each day
Look for the pictures around the library and see how many Dracula’s, Witches, Pumpkins, Ghosts and Frankenstein’s you can find.
Venue: Sandy Town Library, 2 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH
Time: Tuesday 29 October from 9.00 am
Crafts for children during the half-term holiday
Crafts will be available as long as stocks last!
Venue: Sandy Football Club, Bedford Road Park, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Monday 28 October, Tuesday 29 October, Wednesday 30 October 9.30 am-3.30 pm
In partnership with Sandy Football Club, age range 5-14. Email to book.
Venue: The Bell
Time: Saturday 26 October from 8.00 pm
Rock, Pop, Reggae, Soul, Blues Covers and Originals.
Venue: Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL
Time: Saturday 26 October 6.00 pm
Cost: adults £7.00, child £4.00 (tickets not obtainable on the night)
Presented by Sandy Tigers Football Club
Fireworks, Lasers, BBQ, Refreshments, Glowies
Tickets obtainable from Pecoro, The Queen’s Head, Shepherds Farm Shop alternatively use the QR code on posters around the town.
Venue: Franklins Farm, Trumpetons Farm, Thorncote Green, Sandy, SG19 1PU
Time: 26 October 9.00 am-4.00 pm
Pumpkin picking, local independent craft stalls, children’s play area and much more.
Both the Dairy Cafe and the Farm Shop are open as usual.
Venue: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Time: Friday 25 October 9.00 pm
Join us for a fang-tastic Halloween Party that sure to send chills down your spine
Prizes for best dressed!
Venue: The Four Horsemen Bar, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG
Time: Friday 25 October 7.00 pm
Who is brave enough to try the Zombie Brain Haemorrhage Shot or Monkey Brain shot?
Best dressed freak wins a prize!
Venue: Handley Court, Bunyan Road, Sandy SG19 1BJ
Time: Saturday 25 October 2.00 pm-5.00 pm
Charity Afternoon Tea: raffle, guess the weight of the cake, cakes to purchase.
In support of St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger
Venue: Pecoro
Time: Thursday 24 October 7.00 pm-10.00 pm
Phone: 01767 683259 to book
Come and get your spook on with our singing waitresses.
Costume Competition – Best dressed wins 1 full pizza every week for a month.
Halloween pitchers, pizza, pasta, desserts and jelly shots
Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE
Time: Wednesday 23 October 5.30 pm-9.00 pm
Pan-Asian Street Food
Fantastic Food at Fantastic Prices
Book using the table reservation app or contact on FB messenger
Venue: Mama's Coffee Shop
Time: Tuesday 22 October 6.00 pm-8.00 pm
Hang Out @ Mama’s, chill, chat, listen to music. Milkshakes, hot and cold drinks, toasties, snacks.
For teenagers - 13-17 years of age.
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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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!