Venue: Quince Court, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BW

Time: Saturday 7 December 2.00 pm-5.00 pm

Lots of lovely Christmas Stalls!

Venue: Sandy Scout HQ, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY

Time: Saturday 7 December 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Cost: £50.00 booking essential by email or phone

Email: Sandy Guild

Phone: 07500 907715

Make your own Christmas Wreath with the expert help of The Flower Room

A Christmas Craft Afternoon organised by Sandy Guild

All profits to our chosen charities which this year are:

St John’s Hospice, Sandy Carnival, and The Jan Osborne Memorial Fund

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

Time: Saturday 7 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!

Colour a lovely ‘Pop Up Christmas Card’ for someone special

Children’s craft activity

Venue: The Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Friday 6 December

 The Christmas countdown has started. We’ve got carol singers to entertain you.

Come and join us around the tree to sing all the old favourites.

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

Time: Friday 6 December 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Join us for our 37th Annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party enjoying a wonderful Christmas dinner and entertainment.

 Contact the school before the 2 December to be included. All senior citizens welcome.

Contact: 01767 680598, call in at reception, or use the link below.

Phone: Sandy Secondary School

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:

Sandy Children's Centre

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: The Bell

Time: Friday 8 November from 8.00 pm

Terminators playing Classic Rock and Roll

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 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: The Bell

Time: Thursday 31 October eyes down 8.00 pm

Hosted by Tom

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.

Email: Goal Getters October Football Camp

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

Reservation App

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

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: 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.