80's Night at The Queen's Head

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

Time: Friday 14 February 7.00 pm

Valentine's Steak Night at Franklins Farm

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

Stargazing Night at Walkin at Deepdale

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

Midnight to Six Men at The Bell

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

Time: Friday 7 February 8.00 pm

Playing young and old blues

An Evening of Mediumship

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

Sandy Astronomical Society Meetings

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

Valentine Art Class at Pecoro

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

Community Police Engagement

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.

Chinese New Year at Sandy Library

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.

Mat Roberts at The Bell

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

Time: Friday 31 January 8.00 pm

Singer, musician

Kids Eat Free at The Bell

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!

Sandy Community Cinema

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.

Flooding Concerns Meeting - River Ivel

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

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

Sister Act The Musical at Sandy Secondary School

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

Singles Evening at Mama's Coffee Shop

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!

Visiting Speakers at Sandy WI and Sandy Night Owls WI

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.

Kopy Katz at The Roundy

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!

Meat Raffle at The Bell

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

Coffee and Chat at Sandy Methodist Church

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

Family Open Day Sandy Leisure & Sports Centre

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

Charlie Slater at The Bell

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.

Freeway at Sandy Conservative Club

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

New Year's Eve at The Queen's Head with Lilly Rose

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!

New Year's Eve Party at 1st Sandy Scouts

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

MoonDog and the SunCats at The Bell

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

Time: Friday 27 December 8.00 pm

Schwaffel-pop sensations from Bedford

Christmas Day Church Services

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

Christmas Eve at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Christmas Eve Church Services

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

Christmas Cracker Football Day

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)

Christmas Football Camp

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

Flamin' Wet Gurus at The Bell

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

Time: Sunday 22 December 8.00 pm

The Queen's Christmas Quiz

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

Family Nativity and Carol Service at the Baptist Church

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)

Enzo at Sandy Conservative Club

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.

Nexus Band Live at the Queen's Head

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

Time: Saturday 21 December 8.00 pm

Christmas Tree Cones at the Library

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

Sam Neighbour at The Bell

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

Christmas Joy with St Swithun's Singers

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

Christmas Quiz and Festivities Sandy WI

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

PopUp Choir for Allison House Residents

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!

A Pecoro Christmas Party

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

Christmas Dinner at The Queen's Head

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

Time: Sunday 15 December 12.30 pm-4.00 pm

Kids Christmas Panto at Sandy Conservative Club

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.

Christmas Cabaret Show at The Roundy

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

Karaoke at the Queen's Head

Venue: The Queen's Head

Time: Saturday 14 December from 8.00 pm

Everyone’s Favourite Karaoke with Dan

Introduction to First Aid for Parents/Carers

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

Santa Stop Here Sign with the Library

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

Santa's Grotto at Sandy Scout HQ

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

A Quiz with a Twist at Sir William Peel

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

Time: Monday 9 December 7.30 pm

Groove Connection at The Roundy

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.

Area51 at The Bell

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

Time: Saturday 7 December 8.00 pm

Classic Rock and Roll Covers

Christmas Craft and Fun for all the Family

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

Colourful Christmas with Sandy Flower Club

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

Time: Saturday 7 December 2.30 pm (doors open 2.00 pm)

Cost: Admission by ticket only in advance £18.00 includes refreshments

Sandy Flower Club invites you to their open to all Christmas Show.

Learn how to make our own Christmas more magical and exciting with wonderful flower arrangements by the very talented Area Demonstrator Barbara Collins.

Tickets available using the link below:

Phone: Christmas Show

Make a Christmas Wreath with The Flower Room

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

Christmas Cards at the Library

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

Carols at Sir William Peel

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.

Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Party at Sandy Secondary School

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

Pecoro Festive Bottomless Brunch

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

Christmas Floral Arrangement Workshop Sandy Night Owls WI

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

We Need a Little Christmas with Singthusiasm

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!

Christmas Art Club at Pecoro

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

'Winter Wonderland' at Sandy Flower Club

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

Time: 2 December 2.30 pm

Demonstration by Linda Seabrooke ‘Winter Wonderland’

Sandy Art Group Exhibition

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.

Lanterne Rouge at the Roundy

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!