Police Engagement at Sandy Market Square

Venue: Market Square, Sandy

Time: Saturday 25 October 11.00 am

Bedfordshire Police will be in the Market Square for 30 minutes before patrolling the town!

An opportunity to raise any concerns.

Cup Cake Decorating Classes for Children

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

Time: Saturday 25 October

First Session: 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Second Session: 12.30 pm-2.30 pm

 Halloween themed Cup Cake decorating with Nat’s Cheesecakes & Bakes. For further details contact Nat’s Cheesecakes & Bakes via their Facebook Page.

Sandy Historical Research Group Exhibition

Venue: Exhibition of Bygone Sandy, Sandy Town Council Offices, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

 Time: Saturday 25 October 10.00 am-2.00 pm

Cost: members free, non-members £3.00

  Come along and enjoy a selection from our archives. Please bring along any of your own old photographs and memorabilia of Sandy, for us all to chat about. Back numbers of our SHRUB magazine, copies of our Pictorial Memories of Sandy booklets, and our Sandy Memories postcards, will all be on sale, together with Mike Luke’s fascinating Albion Archaeology Monograph on the Roman ‘Small Town” at Sandy. If you are not already an SHRG member, there will be an opportunity to join us, and then receive our twice yearly SHRUB magazine on Sandy’s history, with free entry to many of our events and exhibitions. For further information please contact Richard Barlow on 01767 226392.

Saturday Activities during October at Sandy Library

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

Times: Saturdays during October 9.00 am-2.00 pm or until materials run out

Saturday 11 October – Lego and Hedgehog Crafts

Saturday 18 October – Divali Crafts

Saturday 25 October – Halloween Wreath

DJ Jingles Karaoke at the Roundy

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

Time: Friday 24 October 9.30 pm

Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing your heart out – because it’s karaoke time with our DJ Jingles!

Leprosy Mission Quiz Evening

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

Time: Friday 24 October 7.30 pm

Teams of up to 6 people. Refreshments on sale on the evening.

Book in advance in aid of the The Leprosy Mission

Phone: 01767 682032 (Colin Osborne)

Monthly Adult Acrylics Art Group at Sandy Library

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

Time: Friday 24 October (Sunset) 11.00 am-1.00 pm

Cost: £3.00 per session

Future dates: Friday 28 November (Mountains), Friday 19 December (Snow Scenes)

Baby Sensory Group at Sandy Library

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

Time: every Tuesday and Friday morning 9.30 am-10.30 am

   Come along and play with our new sensory toys. We have a sensory tent with a solar mood light. We have sensory scarves, tambourines, baby tummy mats and sensory toys. The light in the corner of the library is turned off to make a calming atmosphere.

Rhyme Time at Sandy Library

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

Time: Thursday afternoons between 2.30 pm and 3.00 pm

Come along and join Laura with songs and rhymes.

Sandy Garden & Craft Show AGM

Venue: The Bowls Pavilion, Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Tuesday 21 October 7.30 pm

Annual General Meeting – support your local show! Volunteers always welcome!

RSVP: info@thesandyshow.uk

Assembly Bangers with William Peel and St Swithun's Church

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

Time: Sunday 19 October 3.00 pm-5.00 pm

Sing those assembly favourites!

International Gin & Tonic Day at the Queen's Head

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

Time: Sunday 19 October

Celebrate International Gin & Tonic Day at The Queen’s Head

Fungi Walk at RSPB Lodge

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 19 October 10.30 am-12.00 pm

Join the reserve team on National Fungus Day on a guided walk around The Lodge nature reserve and learn about the weird and wonderful lives of fungi.  

With more than 700 species recorded at The Lodge, we will look at ways to identify fungi and tips on how to photograph them but be aware that this is not a photography workshop.  

 This guided walk is designed for adults and teens with a general interest in fungi and does not focus on what is edible or poisonous for potential foragers. It is not a foraging walk, and fungi will not be collected for consumption.   

Meet by the picnic area outside the Shop.  

There will be a family-oriented walk, aimed at younger audiences and their guardians, on Thursday 30th October.

Big Phat Jukebox at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 18 October 9.30 pm

 Back for the second time in 2025, The Roundy presents Big Phat Jukebox. This epic 5 piece party band will be back this October covering 80’s pop, rock, ska and disco party it’s all in 2 huge sets of live music.

Sandy Carnival AGM

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

Time: Tuesday 14 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!

Sunday Breakfast Club at The Queens

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

Time: Sunday 12 October 10.00 am-12.30 pm

 Last breakfast in October. Sunday roasts starting in November

To book a table contact us on Facebook messenger (use the link below) or at the bar!

Facebook: Sunday Breakfast Club

Harvest Sunday at Sandy Baptist Church

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

Time: Sunday 12 October 10.30 am

Everyone welcome – refreshments before the service

Supports The Need Project with food donations

The Atomics at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 11 October 9.30 pm

 Back for their second 2025 performance. Get ready for a night of retro new wave hits from Blondie, The Cars, Adam and The Ants, Squeeze, Bowie and more. Grab your dancing shoes.

Karaoke Night at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: Saturday 11 October from 8.30 pm

A new Karaoke Night brought to you by Crazy

Halloween Art Jam at The Queen's Head

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

Time: Saturday 11 October

Mini Monster Messy Play (ages 3-5) 11.00 am-11.30 am £5.50 make a fun ghostly art piece

Spooky Crafters (ages 6-9) 12.00 pm-12.45 pm £8.00 paint a mini textured ghost canvas

Ghost Studio: Paint & Create (age 10+) 1.00 pm-2.30 pm £8.00

Choose your project: paint a ceramic ghost or make a spooky tape or do both from £15.00

Dark Fairy Wand Workshop (ages 6+) 3.00 pm-3.45 pm £8.00 design and decorate your very own wand creepy, sparkly or a mix of both

Message Sophie to book 07402 114414

Phone: 07402 114414

Laburnum Primary School - Reception Tours

Venue: Laburnum Primary School, Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ

Time: Saturday 11 October 9.30 am-12.00 pm, Wednesday 15 October 9.15 am-10.15 am, Tuesday 21 October 2.00 pm-3.00 pm

Contact the school office to book a tour for children entering Reception in 2026 on 01767 680691 or use the link below.

Phone: 01767 680691

Baby Loss Awareness Week

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

Time: Thursday 9 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.

Ribbon Display – Add a ribbon at any time

 Ribbons will be displayed on the railings of the Church as a sign of love and remembrance. The Church will be open 10.00 am-3.00 pm Monday to Friday, with ribbons available in the porch.

Sandy Secondary School Open Evening

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

Time: Thursday 9 October 4.00 pm

Free Play Session at St Swithun's Church

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

Time: Tuesday 7 October 3.30 pm-4.30 pm

Nature challenges for children

Art Demo with Steve Kershaw

 Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Sunday 5 October 10.00 am-3.00 pm

This event is held in the covered area next to the Visitor Information Centre

  This is a free, drop-in event where you can join Steve to create your own works or simply watch and enjoy. Steve’s artwork will also be on sale to purchase as the perfect gift for yourself or someone special who loves nature. For further information use the link below:

Website: Art Demo with Steve Kershaw

The Revivals at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 4 October 9.30 pm

By popular demand, they are back! From the Beatles to Blondie and Blur, with soul/Motown sprinkled in – it’s an unforgettable night of live music.

Woodland Friends Adventure Trail at the RSPB

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

 Time: Saturday 4 October 10.00 am-4.00 pm plus 27 other dates available. Check the website

Embrace the Magic of Autumn and enjoy a walk through the woods to the gardens, but who will you choose to help: badger, hedgehog or maybe both? Which way will you go and what might you see as you wander?

Pick up a mini-map book from the Welcome Hut or Shop and set off to follow the signs and choose which way to go. Don't forget to collect your certificate at the end.

Mini-map book - £2

Remember to dress for the weather.

Accessibility - Hedgehog's adventure trail is step free if entering the gardens by the wooden gate

Galaxy Netball Club at Sandy Sports Centre

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

Time: training every Tuesday evening

 We are looking to recruit experienced circle defence players for our Division 2 team. If you are looking to join a friendly and sociable club please get in touch.

Email: Galaxy Netball Club

Community Hangout at The Queens

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

Time: Every Tuesday 5.00 pm-7.00 pm

Community Hangout open to all

PS3, board games, chat.

Top Up Shop at Sandy Baptist Church

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

Time: every Tuesday 11.00 am-12.30 pm

In partnership with the Need Project.

Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread when available and grocery basics available for anyone who needs a bit of support. To request a food parcel please contact the Children’s Centre for a referral.

Bumps 2 Babes

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

Time: Tuesday weekly term time only 9.30 am-11.00 am drop in session.

  A Stay and Play session for parents to be and parents/carers of children 0-12 months. Make friends and share tips. Self Weigh will be available.

Fun Football Exercise Sessions for over 50s

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

Time: Monday’s 5.00 pm-6.00 pm on the astro pitch

Cost: £5.00 per session

 Fun filled exercise sessions using football techniques. Open to all fitness levels and abilities including those with Parkinson’s

For more information contact Phil using the links below

Email: Phil Mullen

Phone: 07948 407950

Peel Fest 5 at Sir William Peel

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

Time: Saturday 27 September

3 Stages, 3 Bars!! Not to be missed.

Amy P at Sandy Conservative Club

Venue: Sandy Conservative Club, 19 Bedford Road, Sandy G19 1EL

Time: Friday 26 September 7.30 pm

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Sandy Town Bowls Club

Venue: Sandy Town Bowls Club, Medusa Way, Off Engayne Avenue, Sandy SG19 1BN

Time: Friday 26 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Come along and do something amazing and support people living with cancer.

Sandy Heritage Days - Sandy History Quiz

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

Time: Quiz sheets available from Friday 12 September

Test your knowledge of Sandy’s Buildings Past and Present – prize for the winner!

Sandy Heritage Days are co-ordinated by the Sandy Historical Research Group

Parent Puzzle

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: four week course starting Wednesday 24 September 6.00 pm-8.00 pm

  A four week course for parents/carers. Tips and strategies for parenting in a positive way, including giving praise, time to calm down, handling anger and stress. For parents/carers of children 2-5 years of age. Booking required. Book by email.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre (Cathy Brighton)

Time for Two's at Sandy Children's Centre

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

Time: Wednesday 24 September 10 am-11.30 am (four week course)

 Play, have fun and get ready for pre-school. For children starting pre-school/Nursery in January 2026 and 2 year old’s not in an Early Years setting.

Booking required with Lucy, use the link below

Email: Lucy Rice

New Slimming Group at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: starts Tuesday 23 September 7.00 pm

For further information contact Gary, Slimming World Consultant

Phone: 07795 285746

Sandy Fire Station Open Day

Venue: Sandy Community Fire Station, 7 Ivel Road, Sandy SG19 1AX

Time: Sunday 21 September 12.00 pm-4.00 pm

Free entry

Tours and demos, food and refreshments, meet the fire fighters, free safety advice

Solarzone at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 20 September 9.30 pm

Solarzone’s club debut this September! Expect re-imagined 80s synth-pop classics, rock energy and soaring harmonies.

Sandy Heritage Days St Swithun's Church

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

Time: 20 September 1.00-4.00 pm

St Swithun’s will be open for visitors to visit this historic Church

Summer Fete at St Swithun's Church

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

Time: Saturday 20 September 1.00 pm-4.00 pm

Traditional fete games, tombola and teddy tombola, plant stall, book stall, face painting and tattoos, bouncy castle, jewellery and craft stalls, raffle, plate smash, refreshments

Family fun for all the family.

First Aid for Parents

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Saturday 20 September 9.00 am-11.00 am

Booking required via email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

  A first aid course for new parents, covering CPR, choking, burns, scalds and childhood illness. £10.00 cash per adult non-refundable to be paid at time of booking to secure a place. Adults only please due to space restrictions.

Sandy Heritage Days - Walk the Mosaic Heritage Trail

Venue: Join the Wellbeing Walkers outside the Post Office

Time: Wednesday 17 September 10.00 am

Join the Wellbeing Walkers and discover the story behind each of the mosaics in the town. Richard Barlow from the Sandy Historical Research Group will bring each mosaic to life by sharing exciting background information for each of the mosaics.

Sandy Heritage Days are co-ordinated by the Sandy Historical Research Group

Harvest Festival at Sandy Methodist Church

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

Time: 14 September 10.30 am

Harvest Festival followed by Lunch - contact the Church for further details

Email: sandy.methodist@gmail.com

Max Headroom at the Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 13 September 9.30 pm

 The legends are back! Rock out to 90’s and 00’ hits, plus a few classic surprises. Don’t miss it.

The Vinyl Vulture at The Sir William Peel

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

Time: Saturday 13 September 2.00 pm-10.00 pm

Stars on 45 with soul, funk, rock, reggae, rave, dub, house, rip hop

Sandy Heritage Days - Design a Roman Mosaic Tile

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

Time: Saturday 13 September 10.00 am until materials run out

Children will see examples of Roman tiles and will be able to design and create their own tiles to take away. Sandy Heritage Days are co-ordinated by Sandy Historical Research Group

Bike and Hike

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

Time: Saturday 13 September

The Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust Bike and Hike

  Enjoy a day visiting churches and chapels in any county of your choice via train, car, motorbike, bike, on foot, scooter or pushing a pram. All monies raised are shared between our Church and the Trust. For more information and sponsor forms contact Jean Peckham by email.

Email: Bike and Hike (Jean Peckham)

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Mark Gilbert

Venue: Sandy Guild - An Evening of Clairvoyance with Mark Gilbert at the Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL

Time: Friday 12 September doors open 7.00 pm – start 7.30 pm

Cost: tickets £15.00 per person, tickets may be obtained through the email link or by phone.

Email: Sandy Guild

Phone: 07500 907715

All profits go to our chosen charities which this year are St John’s Hospice, Sandy Carnival and the Jan Osborne Memorial Fund

Skate Jam

Venue: Sandy Skatepark, Medusa Way, Sandy SG19 1TH

Time: Sunday 7 September 1.00 pm-4.00 pm, registration 12.00 pm

Get ready for the Sandy Skate Jam! Beginner/Intermediate scooters, BMX, skateboards

Prizes and giveaways

Food and drink available

Free hire equipment

Blitzed Kidz at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 6 September 9.30 pm

The 1980’s synth-pop duo, performing classics from Bowie, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, Gary Numan, Culture Club, Duran Duran and more! Don’t miss this epic night!

80s/90s Disco and Bingo Evening at Rustle Up Cafe

Venue: Rustle Up Cafe, 5 Blaydon Road, Sandy SG19 1RZ

Time: Saturday 6 September 7.00 pm

Cost: advance tickes £5.00 call 07565 717392 to grab yours

Bingo with a twist, fantastic prizes to be won in every bingo round

Great sound system, laser lights and smoke machine

FREE drink with your ticket

Come for the bingo stay for the dance floor

Phone: 07565 717392

Bird Watching for Beginners at The Lodge

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 6 September 10.00 am-12.00 pm

For further information and to book use the link below:

Website: Bird Watching for Beginners at The Lodge

Soul Night at The Roundy

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

Time: Friday 5 September – doors open 8.00 pm – music starts 9.30 pm

Experience a night of soul, swig and timeless classics in the Victory Suite with two incredible performers:

Peter Symphorien, The Soul Man, bringing the house down with iconic hits from Barry White, Luther Vandross, George Benson, The Temptations, The Drifters and more plus his own original reggae-infused pieces.

Uche Eke, formerly of Hot Chocolate and The Drifters. Uche delivers a smooth rendition of soul by Luther Vandross, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and other soul legends.

Tickets from The Roundabout Club

River Cruise with The Leprosy Mission

Venue: Afternoon River Cruise along the River Ouse on the John Bunyan Boat

Time: Friday 5 September

In aid of The Leprosy Mission

Contact Colin Osborne, 7 Leeds Smith Drive, (01767 682032) for further details.

Summer Crafts at The RSPB

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Sunday 3 August, Sunday 10 August, Saturday 16 August, Sunday 24 August and Sunday 31 August – all sessions 11.00 am-2.00 pm

 Join us at the Visitor Information Centre for some nature-based craft activities. A different makey-do each session with beautiful views across the heathland. Crafts include butterfly finger puppets, fingerprint doodles, mini-pom-poms and more. Each week we will be focus on a different creative activity, all whilst observing and being inspired by the nature around us. We will provide all materials. All abilities welcome, all ages welcome.

No tickets to purchase, but we ask you to pay what you can when you drop in.

Website: Summer Crafts at The RSPB

World on Fire at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 30 August 9.30 pm

This exciting up-and-coming band will blast through two epic sets of 80s & 90s rock/pop bangers – plus some original tunes, all delivered with their signature high-energy style.

Ward is Hydra at the Sir William Peel

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

Time: Saturday 30 August 7.30 pm

Free entry, free parking and June Plum Caribbean Food Truck

Sandy Garden & Craft Show

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

Time: Saturday 30 August 1.00 pm-5.00 pm

Cost: entrance £1.00 for adults (16+) and all children are free. Tea, coffee and cake will be available in the Bowls Pavilion, and the bar will be open during the afternoon.

The Sandy Garden & Craft Show is a local country show which aims to bring families and the local communities of all ages together to share in a love of gardening, crafting and cookery.

Website: Sandy Garden & Craft Show

Minature Mayhem Grand Opening

Venue: Miniature Mayhem, Table Top Miniature and Hobby Store, Unit C10, Gosforth Close, Sandy Business Park, Sandy SG19 1RB

Time: Saturday 30 August 10.00 am-10.00 pm and Sunday 31 August 10.00 am-4.00 pm

Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Fallout Factions, Bolt Action, Moonstone, Colour Forge and more.

Free gaming tables – visiting Raffle

Kev from the Scallywags at the Sir William Peel

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

Time: Friday 29 August 7.30 pm

Be ready for an evening of 90’s indie and singalong anthems.

August Craft Activities at Sandy Library

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

Time: 9.00 am-4.00 pm or until materials run out.

Tuesday 26 August – Treat Boxes, Cakes and Drinks

Wednesday 27 August – Bees and Robot Masks

Thursday 28 August – Ocean Animals, Turtles and Stand Up Dinosaurs

Friday 29 August – Drinks in the Sun, Ice Cream and Snail Crown

Country & Western Summer Open Day at Sandy Conservative Club

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

Time: Sunday 24 August 12.00 pm-7.00 pm

Prizes for the best fancy dress, food vans, bouncy castle, stalls, kids fun and games, raffle.

Live performances from:

Sally H Music

Kevin J Foley

The Little John Kollective

Sandy Ukulele Group

Open to non members – free entry.

DJ Connor Murphy at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 23 August 9.30 pm

 Spinning an electrifying mix of genres to keep the dance floor moving. Perfect for your night out or that special occasion.

Bottomless Brunch at the Four Horsemen

POSTPONED

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

Time: Saturday 23 August 2.00 pm-3.30 pm

Cost: £38.00 - tickets now on sale – pop in to pay your £10.00 deposit and secure your spot!

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

Choose between any of our draft beers, cider, or prosecco – the choice is yours.

Facebook: Bottomless Brunch

Minibeast Safaris

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Tuesday 29 July, Friday 8 August, Wednesday 13 August, Thursday 21 August – all sessions 10.00 am-11.30 am

 Children will be getting hands on, hunting for insects, finding out just what is hiding in the trees above them and under the logs below them and learning to identify what minibeasts they have discovered.  The Lodge is home to a huge range of amazing minibeasts from colourful jewel-like Ruby Tailed wasps to super speedy Tiger Beetles to Wolf spiders that actually jump onto their prey, yikes! A perfect adventure for children aged 4-11 years. Children under the age of 4 years are free to attend but the activity may not be suitable for them. All children must be accompanied by an adult.   Book on the website using the link below

Website: Minibeast Safaris

Sandy Guild Yard Sale at the Sir William Peel

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

 Time: 20 August 11.00 am-2.00 pm

Fill a bag for £2.00 – women’s/men’s/children’s clothing

Profits in aid of St John’s Hospice, Sandy Carnival and the Jan Osborne Memorial Fund

Family Fun at The RSPB Roundhouse

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Tuesday 5 August and Tuesday 19 August – both session 11.00 am-1.00 pm

 Join us on the picnic blankets in the Natural Play Area and immerse yourselves in nature and play. Friendly staff will support you to create a variety of nature themed crafts including butterfly finger puppets, ink pad doodles, journey sticks, mini-pom-poms and more. Crafts will vary between the events. We will also invite you to create and design a flag to add to our summer bunting. There will be the option of fun nature-based board games plus story-telling.

For those children who prefer wide-play we will have a sensory scavenger hunt around the play area. 

Bring a picnic; blankets will be provided but you can bring your own.

To find us on the day, enter the Natural Play Area through the gate from the main car park and follow the path until your reach the wooden posts that represent the roundhouse, you will find staff and volunteers waiting to welcome you.

Website: Family Fun at The RSPB

Annual Fun Day at Sandy Baptist Church

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

Time: Saturday 16 August 2.30 pm-5.00 pm

All welcome to come and enjoy (or help if you can!) at our free fun day. Bouncy castle, games, activities, craft, refreshments and BBQ.

Open Mic Night at The Four Horsemen

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

Time: Friday 15 August 7.30 pm

VJ Day 80th Anniversary with Royal British Legion

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

Time: Friday 15 August 6.00 pm Flag Raising and Prayer

Barbecue and entertainment

Open to all including non-members

Organised by the Royal British Legion and Sandy Conservative Club

VJ Day 80th Anniversary with Sandy Town Council

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

Time: Friday 15 August 11.50 am Flag Raising and Prayer, 12.00 pm Two Minute National Silence

Buggy Walk

Venue: Sandy Children's Centre

Time: Thursday 14 August 10.00 am-11.00 am meet at Sandy Children’s Centre

Booking required by email

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

Buggy friendly walk accompanied by Children’s Centre staff.

Sketchbook Workshop at Sandy Baptist Church

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

Times: 1, 4, 12, 14, August, 10.00 am-11.00 am. 6 August 1.00 pm- 3.00 pm

  Age from 10+, £7.00 per session, sketchbook to buy £10.00 or bring your own. All other materials provided. For more information use the link below.

Phone: Message Sophie

Junior Gym at Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre

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

Time: Monday 21 July-Monday 1 September, one hour slots from 10.00 am

Book via Everyone Active app

Website: Gym Details

Walk with the Warden RSPB Heathland

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 9 August 10.00 am-11.00 am

Celebrate our 20th year of restoring the heathland at The Lodge with our Warden Sonya, who will give visitors an exclusive close-up look at the work carried out here at The Lodge with a focus on our heathland.  

Heathland is a key habitat at The Lodge, with it being the largest in Bedfordshire. It is home to breeding hobbies, stonechats, common lizards, green tiger beetles and other invertebrates of bare, sandy soil.  We are also managing pools for reintroduced natterjack toads by maintaining water levels and removing encroaching trees, making us one of the best inland sites for natterjack toads.

 This will be a wonderful opportunity to gain more insight into what we do at The Lodge and the RSPB as a wider organisation. A perfect outing for those who are involved in habitat management, as well as those who simply have an interest. The walk will be on uneven paths.

Meet on the picnic lawn outside the Shop.

Website: Tickets for Event

Outdoor Fun for All at Robert Peel Forest School Garden

Venue: Robert Peel Forest School Garden, Dapifer Drive, Sandy SG19 1QJ

Time Tuesday 5 August 1.30 pm-3.00 pm

 Outdoor fun session for children aged 3-12 year. Entrance is via the school car park. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear (no sandals please). Booking required using the link below.

Email: Sandy Children's Centre

Breast Feeding Support and Social Group

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

Time: 11.00 am-12.30 pm – drop in session

Tuesday 5 August – this session will be held at Two Little Puddings, High Street, Sandy

Tuesday 12 August, 19 August and 26 August

 Breast Feeding drop in, social and support group for parents and parents to be. Self Weigh will also be available.

For further information use the link below

Email: Jade O'Neill

Nature Journaling at the RSPB

Venue: RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy SG19 2DL

Time: Saturday 3 August 11.00 am-2.00 pm

 Learn from enthusiastic nature journal keepers. A wonderful way to observe, connect and be curious about our natural world.   In partnership with Steve Kershaw - who will be on site for his regular "Art Demo" workshop - and the help of passionate volunteers, we are welcoming everyone to immerse themselves into nature journaling, under the comfort shelter of our Visitor Information Centre. We will provide all materials. Open to all ages. For beginners and experienced artists.

No tickets to purchase, but we ask you to pay what you can when you drop in.

Website: Nature Journaling at the RSPB

Primal Replay at The Roundy

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

Time: Saturday 2 August 9.30 pm

 A high energy, eclectic set that’s winning over fans and critics alike. Expect powerful vocals, blazing guitars, and nonstop energy!

Movie Icons at The King's Arms

Venue: The King’s Arms, 27 London Road, Sandy SG19 1HA

Time Saturday 2 August

Movie Icons Fancy Dress, Karaoke and Cocktails by the Yellow House Company

Tap Take Over at Sir William Peel

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

Time Friday 1 August- Sunday 3 August

    This weekends Tap Take Over is from the Ossett Brewery. A progressive and passionate independent brewery located in the heart of Yorkshire. Born of family values, unity, team work and integrity. Ossett’s have been crafting exceptional beers since 1998 - born from northern roots and shaped by brewing know-how. No faff, no fuss - just great beer, brewed to be shared, savoured and enjoyed.

 

Allison House Summer Fete

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

Time: Saturday 2 August 2.00 pm

Tombola, Bric a Brac Stall, Children’s Stall, Raffle, Cake Staff, Cream Teas, Craft Stall and Book Stall