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

Time: Friday 21 February 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until crafts run out

Craft activity for children!

Venue: Bedfordshire Flower School, 3 Trumpetons Farm, Sandy SG19 1PU

Time: Thursday 20 February 6.00 pm (1 hour 30 minute workshop)

Cost: £55.00

Website: Bedfordshire Flower School

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

Time: Thursday 20 February 10.00-11.30 am

Cost: tickets available using the link below.

Age range 4-11 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Website: Weird and Wonderful Lichen Hunt

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

Time: Thursday 20 February 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until crafts run out.

Craft activity for children during the half-term holiday.

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

Time: Thursday 20 February 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until crafts run out.

Design a crown fit for the Sandy Carnival Prince or Princess to wear.

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Wednesday 19 February 1.00 pm for lunch, 2.00-4.00 pm agenda

Sandy Forum to discuss topics important to Sandy including:

Discussion on East-West Rail – old route gone, new Northern Route unsatisfactory, BRTA

proposed alternative not tabled by the consultation... where do we go from here?

Better buses – what can improve? timetables, costs, reliability?

Existing rail services, are they value for money, what scope for use and is Sandy Station

fully utilised for public benefit?

For further information please contact Forum and Fixtures Officer: Simon Barber,

Email: simon4barber@gmail.com

Phone: 07522 374740 mobile 020 8940 4399 landline

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

Time: Wednesday, 19 February 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until crafts run out.

Craft activities for children during the half-term break

Venue: Mama’s Coffee Shop, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Tuesday 18 February 3.00 pm

A games afternoon! Enjoy a coffee, chat and try your hand at one of the games available!

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

Time: Tuesday 18 February 10.00 am, refreshments available from 9.45 am

   The meeting will start with our AGM. We will keep the formal business as brief as possible. It will be followed by a talk from Adam Smith – Country Houses and the Great War. The outbreak of war in 1914 was a watershed for country houses, with both owners and staff leaving to join the military and many requisitioned by the Red Cross.

Raffle tickets £1.00. Bring and Buy table.

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

Time: Tuesday 18 February 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until crafts run out.

Craft activities for children – colour in flower bouquets and trains!

Venue: Falcon Gymnastics Holiday Camps

Time: Monday 17 February-Wednesday 19 February – both half and full days available

Cost: from £22.00

Satellite Centre at Maple Tree Primary School on Tuesdays from 5.00 pm

Check out the website for further details

Website: Falcon Gymnastics Holiday Camps

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club

Time: Saturday 15 February 8.30 pm

Local vocalist performing a variety of songs

Guests may be signed in for a fee of £5.00 on entertainment nights

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

Time: Saturday 15 February 9.00 am-2.00 pm

Hearts and flowers, a craft activity for children!

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

Time: Friday 14 February 9.30 pm

  Grab the mic and hit the stage. Resident DJ Jingles spins the hits while you bring the vocals. First karaoke of the year – let’s make it epic.

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 14 February 7.30 pm

Cost: £28.00 - tickets include a meal at half-time

 An interactive murder mystery. Your mission:

Sift through the evidence

Compare the DNA

Study the timeline

Find the motive

Accuse your killer

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Friday 14 February 7.00 pm

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

Time: Friday 14 February from 6.00 pm

Live music with Emma and Aimée - The Melodiques, and Issy on keyboard. Performing all of your favourite love songs, old and new.

We will have a special Valentine's menu including pizza, pasta, cocktails and desserts. Book a table now—call us, or send a message. Use the links below!
We also have a raffle to win a deluxe Valentine's hamper worth over £100 ❤️ tickets £5 a strip. Available to buy in the restaurant or on our app. Which will be drawn on the 14th. Good luck.

Facebook: Pecoro Valentine Party

Phone: Pecoro Valentine Party

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

Time: Friday 14 February from 6.00 pm pre-book only

Cost: £49.95 – three course steak dinner

Phone to book: Valentine Steak Night

Venue; Walkin at Deepdale, SG19 2NH

Time: Saturday 8 February 6.30 pm weather permitting

Cost: £12.00 includes 1 hot drink and a sausage roll.

Telescopes and binoculars will be available, with a talk from Mike.

 Tickets available now. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

Email: info@walkinatdeepdale.co.uk

Phone: 01767 261200

Website: Walkin at Deepdale

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 7 February 8.00 pm

Playing young and old blues

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

Time: Friday 7 February, doors open 6.00 pm, demonstration starts 7.00 pm

Cost: tickets in advance £12.00, on the door £15.00

An Evening of Mediumship – Fundraiser for Costa Rica Charity Trip

Join us for a captivating evening of mediumship demonstrations while we endeavour to connect with your friends and loved ones in the Spirit World!

Support Jasmine and Keira’s mission to Costa Rica with Camps International—helping build schools and facilities in rural areas!

For tickets contact Kellie using the link below.

Phone: An Evening of Mediumship

Venue: Blunham Playing Field, 27 Barford Road, Blunham MK44 3NE

Time: 6, 10 OR 13 & 24 OR 27 February 7.45 pm to start observing from 8.00 pm

Regular talks and observations

Email: Sandy Astronomical Society

Website: Sandy Astronomical Society

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

Time: Monday 3 February 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

 Cost: still life drawing or Valentine card making £20.00 per person, terracotta pot or hanging heart painting £25.00 per person includes sharing antipasti platter, 1 soft drink and dessert. £10.00 deposit required per person. Book by phone using the link below.

Phone: 01767 683259

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

Time: Sunday 2 February 10.00 am

All welcome!

Venue: Sandy Market Square

Time: Saturday 1 February 3.00 pm

PC David Lace will be at the venue for 30 minutes before patrolling the town.

An opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and find out what the local police are doing to tackle issues that matter to you.

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

Time: Saturday 1 February 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with craft activities for children.

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 31 January 8.00 pm

Singer, musician

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Wednesday-Saturday 12.00 am-6.00 pm

Kids Eat Free in January (with a main adult meal) Kids 12 and under!

One child’s meal per one adult meal!

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

Time: Thursday 30 January 8.00 pm-9.00 pm

Please come along if you are interested in getting involved with a new Community Cinema in Sandy.

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

Time: Tuesday 28 January 3.30 pm-6.30 pm

Meeting with representatives from East Anglian Water to discuss any flooding concerns relating to the River Ivel, Sandy.

Sandy RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Time: Friday 24 January-Sunday 26 January

Join the world’s largest garden wildlife survey.

Sign up to get discount in the shop and your guide using the link below

Website: RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

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

Time: Wednesday 22 January and Thursday 23 January 7.00 pm

Cost: adults £10.00, concessions £7.00, family £30.00

Join us for a spectacular evening performance of Sister Act The Musical. Students have been working extremely hard to prepare the Broadway classic, Sister Act.
Featuring a live professional orchestra and students from Year 7 to 13, this is an evening not to be missed.

For tickets use the website link below

Website: Sister Act The Musical

Venue: Mama’s Coffee Shop, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Tuesday 21 January 7.00 pm-9.00 pm

Feeling lonely, want to make new friends, drop in for a chat and meet new people!

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

Time: Tuesday 21 January 10.00 am – refreshments available form 9.45 am

Sandy WI welcomes two speakers:

 1 Ro Jackson from River Ivel Community Energy giving tips on how to save energy and stay warm.

  2 Millie Alston from Willow Tree Gin Distillery. Talking to us about the history of the distillery and other information about gin.

Tea and coffee available, raffle and bring and buy table will be back.

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

Time: Saturday 18 January 9.30 pm

  Back by popular demand. This high octane rockability trio brings originals, Stray Cats covers, 1950s classics and unique takes on TRex, Rolling Stones, Billy Idol and more. Don’t miss their electrifying performance!

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: draw every Saturday Night starting Saturday 18 January at 6.00 pm

Cost: raffle tickets £2.00

All meats provided by J S Alsford & Co, Sandy Butchers

Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP

Time: Wednesday 15 January 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Everyone welcome!

Future dates for your calendar 19 February, 19 March and 16 April

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

Time: Friday 12 January 4.00 pm start

The 10th Annual Poker Tournament in aid of Mesothelioma UK

Cost: £20 per person

Venue: Sandy Leisure & Sports Centre, Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BL

Time: Saturday 11 January 8.00 am-1.00 pm

Everyone Welcome

Activity for all the family

For more details and to book a session, please use the link below or ask in the Centre.

Website: Family Open Day

Venue: The Bell

Time: Friday 10 January 7.30 pm

Charlie Slater takes the stage, bringing you the timeless sounds of classic country and bluegrass music.

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

Time: Tuesday 31 December 9.00 pm

Cost: free to members, guests may be signed in for a fee of £5.00

Freeway perform live in the Main Bar

To reserve a table for a refundable deposit of £20.00 please speak to a member of staff

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Tuesday 31 December 8.00 pm

Join us for an great evening with the amazing talented Lilly Rose!

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

Time: Tuesday 31 December doors open from 7.00 pm

Cost: Members only pre-sale 1-8 December £18.00

After 8 December members £20.00

Non members £25.00

 Funk Odyssey fresh off their summer tour with Sister Sledge will bring you 3 non-stop hours of live music. Hot buffet food, New Year Countdown on the BIG screen, cash prize raffle.

Bar open until 1.00 am serving your favourite lagers, ciders, spirits and more!

Venue: 1st Sandy Scouts, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1QY

Time: 31 December 7.00 pm until late!

Cost: tickets £8.00 adult, 16 and over (£10.00 on the door)

£5.00 per child aged 2-15 (£6.00 on the door)

Children 2 and under free

DJ, Dancing, Fun and Games

Bring your own food and drink

Tickets from the website below using the link

Website: New Year's Eve Party

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

Time: Tuesday 31 December

Disco Hot and Cold Buffet

Free Fizz at Midnight

Ticket only £10 per person

Tickets available from the bar

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 27 December 8.00 pm

Schwaffel-pop sensations from Bedford

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Wednesday 25 December 12.00 pm-2.00 pm

Join us for a Christmas Drink!

Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Wednesday 25 December 10.00 am Family Eucharist

Venue: Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ

Time: Wednesday 25 December 10.30 am Church Service

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

Time: Tuesday 24 December

Cost: free to members, guests may be signed in for a fee £2.00

Christmas Music and Christmas Jumper Competition

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Tuesday 24 December 7.00 pm

Enjoy your favourite Christmas Number 1’s playing all evening!

Venue: St Swithun’s Church, 30 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Tuesday 24 December

4.30 pm Family Crib Service

11.00 pm Midnight Mass

Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP

Time: Tuesday 24 December

4.00 pm Family Christingle Service

Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL

Time: Tuesday 24 December 10.00 am-3.00 pm

Cost: £18.00

Participants will need to provide lunch, snacks and drinks for the day

Fun, competitions and matches

To book use the email link below

Email: Four Corner Coaching (Natasha)

Venue: Goal Getters at Sandy Football Club, Sandy FC, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Monday 23 December and Tuesday 24 December 9.30 am-3.30 pm

Age range 5-14 years

Children will need a packed lunch for the day, refillable water bottle, appropriate footwear and clothing. Book using the link below

Facebook: Christmas Football Camp

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Sunday 22 December 8.00 pm

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Sunday 22 December 7.00 pm

Gather your friends and come and join us for our alternative Christmas Quiz!

Teams of up to 6 - £2.00 per head

Cash prizes for First and Second

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

Time: Sunday 22 December 6.00 pm

Traditional carol service with Bible readings

Venue: Church Hall, Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ

Time: Sunday 22 December 10.30 am

Everyone Welcome

Mince Pies and Refreshments

Children are welcome to come dressed as a nativity character (or we have some outfits)

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

Time: Saturday 21 December 8.30 pm

Sandy Conservative Club welcomes back the brilliant Enzo performing live with all the classics tunes. Guests may be signed in for a fee of £2.00.

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Saturday 21 December 8.00 pm

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

Time: Saturday 21 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!

Design a cone to hang on your Christmas tree

Children’s craft activity

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 20 December 7.30 pm

Alternative, Folk, Country, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music

Venue: Tesco Superstore, New Road, Sandy SG19 1NX

Time: Friday 20 December 11.00 am

 Enjoy carols whilst shopping. Fundraising for Crisis at Christmas and Embrace the Middle East

Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP

Time: Thursday 19 December 7.00 pm

Gentle, peaceful service for those carrying pain or loss.

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

Time: Wednesday 18 December 7.30 pm

Cost: donations on the door with profits to the Church

St Swithun’s Singers Christmas Concert, refreshments available during the interval

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

Time: 17 December 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Christmas Quiz and Festivities

Visitors Welcome

For further information use the links below:

Email: Sandy Women's Institute

Phone: Sandy Women's Institute

Venue: Allison House Residential Home, Swan Lane, Sandy SG19 1NE

Time: Monday 16 December 2.00 pm (meet prior in the Tulip Room at 1.45 pm)

  Bring Christmas carols, songs and good cheer to the residents of Allison House. Song sheets provided. If you have an instrument you are able to play, please bring it along, if not your voice will be a wonderful contribution!

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

Time: Sunday 15 December from 3.00 pm

With live performances from: Jade Curl, Issy Rammal, Aimee Hill and Emma Brown

Performing all the Xmas classics and carols

 Festive Antipasti Platter, Pizza, Desserts and Hot Drinks. Mulled Wine and Cocktails

Book now using the link below:

Phone: Pecoro Christmas Party

Venue: Sandy Methodist Church, St Neots Road, Sandy SG19 1BP

Time: Sunday 15 December 3.00 pm

Tea, lessons and carols

Venue: The Queen’s Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Sunday 15 December 12.30 pm-4.00 pm

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

Time: 15 December 12.00 pm

Cost: adults £7.00, children £5.00

Cinderella comes to the Conservative Club

This is an event for members and their guests only.

Venue: The Victory Suite, The Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 14 December, doors open 7.00 pm, show starts 7.30 pm

Cost: £15.00 per ticket includes bingo book, over 18’s only

Presented by The Fallen Angels, email to book

Email: Christmas Cabaret Show

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Saturday 14 December from 8.00 pm

Everyone’s Favourite Karaoke with Dan

Venue: Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-11.00 am

Cost: non-refundable £10.00 per person

 This training is designed for parents and carers, responsible for children. It teaches the skills required to confidently deal with a range of medical emergencies most common in children.

The training includes CPR, dealing with choking and burns plus more!

Telephone to book 0300 300 8114

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

Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until crafts run out!

Make sure Santa leaves your presents in the right house by adding you name to your door hanger.

Children’s craft activity

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

Time: Saturday 14 December 9.00 am-3.00 pm

Cost: £6.00 one child, £11.00 two children, £15.00 three children

To purchase a ticket use one of the links below:

Email: Tickets

Phone: 07739 422009

Website: Santa's Grotto

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

Time: Monday 9 December 7.30 pm

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

Time: Sunday 8 December 5.00 pm

Celebrate Christmas with our Town Mayor Cllr Joanna Hewitt

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

Time: Saturday 7 December 9.30 pm

5 piece band covering all those huge anthem floor fillers from the 70’s and 80’s.

Venue: The Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Saturday 7 December 8.00 pm

Classic Rock and Roll Covers

Venue: Sandy Baptist Church, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EJ

Time: Saturday 7 December 2.30 pm-4.30 pm

Cost: Free (donations welcome)

Refreshments, crafts and activities, ending with Carols around the tree.

Everyone Welcome

Visit by local artist Chris Duffett

For more information contact Martin Jones (Minister) using the phone link below:

Phone: 07379 540950