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

Time: Friday 28 November 9.00 am

Flag raising at St Swithun’s Church

Celebrate Bedfordshire Day, the birthday of John Bunyan and all that is great about Bedfordshire!

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

Time: Wednesday 26 November from 11.00 am

  Sandy Library is 60 years old. On Wednesday from 11.00 am we will be putting on sandwiches, cream teas, cakes and refreshments. We would love you all to come along and celebrate our anniversary with us.

Venue: 4 Seasons Fitness, 22 Gosforth Close, Sandy SG19 1RB

Time: Eight week course starting Monday 24 November Mondays and Fridays 11.00 am-12.00 pm

Limited places

Email : 4 Seasons Fitness

Phone: 07936 813120

Website: 4 Seasons Fitness

Venue: The Queens Head, 2-4 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE

Time: Sunday 23 November 7.00 pm-9.00 pm

Cost: £25.00 per person – only 12 spaces available

A relaxed, creative evening with something magical to take home.

Venue: Wimpole Hall

Time: Sunday 23 November pick up 4.15 pm return to Sandy around 8.45 pm

Cost: Tickets and coach travel £30.00

Book you place with Colin Osborne 01767 682032 or use the link below

Phone: 01767 682032

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

Time: Saturday 22 November 9.00 pm

!00% rock ‘n’ roll

Guests may be signed in for a fee of £5.00

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

Time: Saturday 22 November 9.30 pm

2 familiar faces, 2 epic musicians, 1 huge night. The boys in vests return for 2025 with an acoustic set of all-genre favourites!

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

Time: third Thursday in the month, next session 20 November 1.30 pm-3.30 pm

The Hearing Advisory Service provide free NHS hearing aid servicing, maintenance and battery dispensing. To arrange an appointment phone or email using the contact details below.

Email: Hearing Aid Appointments

Phone: 01707 324582

Please note phone lines are only open 10.00 am-2.00 pm Tuesday-Thursday

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

Time: Thursday 20 November 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: £3.00 per session

 Future date: Thursday 11 December.

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

Time: first and third Tuesday of each month – 1.30 pm-2.30 pm – drop in session – term time only

A Stay and Play session for parents/carers and children toddling to 2 years focusing on physical development.

Venue: Maple Tree Primary School, Hawk Drive, Sandy SG19 2WA

Time: Monday 17 November 6.00 pm-8.30 pm

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

Time: Saturday 15 November, doors open 8.00 pm, band 9.30 pm

Non-members £5.00, members please reserve your space behind the bar

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

Time: Friday 14 November 10.00 am-3.00 pm

We buy Vintage! Jewellery & Antiques Roadshow

No need to book just turn up and bring your items with you!

Venue: Brew and Renew, 28A High Street, Sandy SG19 1AQ

Time: Tuesday 11 November 3.30 pm

Cost: £6.95 per child includes mini canvas and easel, drink and snack.

Please book

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service Timetable Sunday 9 November

10:30 am - Parade muster at Swan Lane

10:45 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. Dignitaries will take the salute at Fayne’s Corner, then continue on to 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: China Express, 16 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU

Time: Wednesday 5 November and Thursday 6 November

To book contact Colin Osborne, 2 Leeds Smith Drive or phone using the link below

Phone: 01767 682032

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

Time: Wednesday 5 November 5.30 pm-9.30 pm

Book at table at the bar or message.

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

Times:

Ages 10+ first and third Wednesday of the month 4.30 pm-5.30 pm

Ages: 5-9 second and fourth Wednesday of the month 4.30 pm-5.30 pm

Each session packed with fun projects, quality materials and guidance from working artist Sophie.

First session £5.00, then £8.00 per session

To book message Sophie on 07402114414 or use the link below.

Phone: 07402 114414

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

Time: Saturday 1 November 9.30 pm

Britpop indie band, recreating some iconic British sounds from Oasis to Arctic Monkeys and everything in between.

Venue: Stonecroft Lounge SG19 1BB

Time: Friday 31 October 7.30 pm

Talk on ‘The Medieval Vineyard Warden Abbey’ by Margaret Roberts

Membership £18.00 Visitors £5.00 includes tea, coffee

Raffle

Venue: Meet outside Sandy Co-op, Market Square, Sandy

Time: Friday 31 October 11.00 am-5.00 pm

Cost: £3.00 per sheet

Collect your Clue Sheet and a UV pen to uncover hidden invisible ink messages in shop windows around the town. All proceeds go towards the Bedfordshire 2027 World Scout Jamboree.

Venue: Pecoro

Time: From Friday 10 October until Halloween

Cost: £18 per person includes a pumpkin, small pizza, drink and gelato or milkshake

Phone: 01767 683259 to book

Tuesday - Thursday 11.00 am-2.00 pm and 5.00 pm-8.30 pm

Friday - Saturday 11.00 am-6.00 pm

Sunday 5.00 pm-8.00 pm

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

Time: Wednesday 29 October 6.30 pm

60 minute Run Talk in support of ‘Lift the Curfew’ a campaign for safer running at night.

Start and finish at The Queen’s Head. Wear light and bright clothing!

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

Time Tuesday 28 October 1.30 pm-3.00 pm

An outdoor Stay and Play session for children with SEND and siblings up to 12 years.

 Entrance is via the school car park. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear (no sandals please). Booking required using the link below.

Email: Karen Burton

Venue: Sandy Sports Centre (Astro) SG19 1BL

Time: Tuesday 28 October and Thursday 30 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: Pecoro, 12 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU

Time: Sundays 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Cost: small breakfast £12.50, large breakfast £15.00

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

Time: Saturday 25 October 8.30 pm until late

Guests may be signed in for a fee of £5.00

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

Time: Saturday 25 October from 7.30 pm

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

Time: Saturday 25 October 7.00 pm

Further details to come

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.

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!

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)

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

Time: Friday 23 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)

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

Time: Sunday 19 October 3.00 pm-5.00 pm

Sing those assembly favourites!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

Time: Saturday 12 September 7.00 pm

Phone: 07565 717392

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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