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: Four Horsemen, 7 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AG

Time: Sunday 22 December 1.00 pm-2.30 pm

Cost: £36.00 per person, £10.00 per person deposit on booking

Food provided by Chunkys! Limited menu offered and pre orders required.

Unlimited drinks on Prosecco and selected beers only. No drinks stamps will be offered

Message by Facebook, (use the link below) or pop in to book.

Facebook: Bottomless Brunch

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: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 21 December 9.30 pm

The 1980’s synth-pop duo, performing classics from Bowie, and more!

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: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Friday 20 December 9.30 pm

Hits from Depeche Mode, Bowie, Duran Duran, etc.

Prizes for the best Christmas Jumper

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: The Queen's Head

Time: Wednesday 4, 11 and 18 December

Buy two large glasses and get the rest of the bottle for free!

Our delicious cheese boards are also available between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for only £10.00

Add a glass of port for £3.00 each

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: Roundabout Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Saturday 14 December 9.30 pm

This hugely popular local band will perform three full sets of greatest hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

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

Time: Saturday 14 December 8.00 pm

Five piece foot stomping blues outfit – slide guitar, blues harp etc.

Also available Indian Street Food with Rasoi6

What’s not to love!

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: The Bell

Time: Saturday 14 December 8.00 pm

Blues, Soul, R & B Americana, Rock and Pop

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

Time: Friday 13 December 8.00 pm

Drag Artist and Musician

A night of drag, music and comedy.

Venue: Roundabout Club

Time: Friday 13 December 8.15 pm

 Live comedy featuring TV names and rising starts. This Christmas show is headlined by Terry Alderton, and Steve Gribbin. A Christmas special with mince pies, crackers and lots of cheer!

Facebook: Roundabout Club

Website: Roundabout Club

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

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

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 Bell Public House, 1 Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

Time: Friday 6 December 7.30 pm

Cost: tickets £25.00 includes meal at half-time and 175 ml glass of wine or bottled beer.

A murder mystery night for you to solve.

Use the link below to find tickets.

Facebook: The Bell

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 8.00 pm – weekly event every Sunday

Teams of up to 6 people, £2.00 per person to enter

Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Members only

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