Future Events
The Most Comprehensive Calendar of Town Events
Calendar of Future Events:
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Every Thursday |
Ampthill Charter Market |
Bedford Street, Car Park |
8.30am - 2pm |
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Last Saturday Every Month |
Ampthill Farmers Market |
Car Park of the Prince of Wales, Bedford Street |
9am - 1pm |
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Every Alternate Saturday |
Mark Bonner, Priestly Farm, Flitwick - New Fruit and Vegetable Stall |
Market Sqiare |
9pm |
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Last Monday of the Month |
Jazz at the White Hart |
White Hart |
8pm |
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3 September 2010 |
Friends of Ampthill's Christmas Lights Fun Quiz Night -Teams of up to 4 persons. £9 per person inc. hot supper (lasagne or bangers and mash, veggie option available). Contact 07904 953096 or 01525 844171 to register your team. Menu choices can be made on the night. Proceeds in aid of Ampthill's Christmas Lights. |
The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill |
7.30PM |
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4 September 2010 |
The Goldman Ensemble presents Piano Recital (Piano not included) - a touch of the West End close to home. Written and performed by the Goldman Ensemble, Piano Recital explores the backstage disasters as well as the daily joys, struggles and attitudes of professional musicians. It is full of humour, combining music and theatre in an approachable and unpretentious style. Suitable for everyone, of all ages, from the experienced concert goer to those who have never attended a live performance. Tickets £9 available from Bedroom Acoustic Music/Musicalbits at 102-104 Dunstable Street, Ampthill or online at www.goldmanensemble.com. Part of the proceeds to Action Medical Research for Children |
Parkside Hall |
7.30pm |
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5 September 2010 |
'Beginning with Bedfordshire Wildlife' - Join Henry Stanier and Chris Donnelly and review the sites and the seasons of Bedfordshire and learn where and when to seek out our local wildlife. Course includes a guided walk around Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve. Course fee £20. Meet at the Nottingham Rooms for 10.00am. Tel: 01604 405285. email: trainingworkshops@wildlifebcnp.org or visit www.wildlifebcnp.org |
Nottingham Rooms & Coopers Hill (off Woburn Street) |
10am – 4pm |
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11 September 2010 |
Mark Bonner, Priestly Farm, Flitwick - New Fruit and Vegetable Stall every alternate Saturday. |
Market Square |
9am |
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11 September 2010 |
Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) - Ampthill - 6 miles includes part of Ampthill Great Park , The Greensand Ridge, and some ancient Woodland. www.bedswalkfest.co.uk |
Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park |
10am |
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11 September 2010 |
Racing Motorcycles of the 50's, 60's and 70's and experiences in the Isle of Man illustrated talk by Malcolm Bailey (In aid of Parkside Hall Building Fund) – Admission: £6. Bar Available |
Parkside Hall
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8pm |
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12 September 2010 |
Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) - Ampthill - 7 miles Includes part of Ampthill Great Park, The Greensand Ridge, and some ancient Woodland. Stay for the History walk at 2pm. www.bedswalkfest.co.uk |
Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park |
10am |
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12 September 2010 |
Bedfordshire Walking Festival (organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers) Ampthill. - History Tour of the Park and Town (3.5 miles). www.bedswalkfest.co.uk |
Meet in the car park of Ampthill Park |
2pm |
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13 September 2010 |
Redbornstoke Morris Open Practice Evening - will be holding an open practice for any men 16 or over one who want to try their hand (and feet) at Morris dancing. No dancing experience required. 8.15pm in the main hall of Redborne Upper School (North site). For more information contact Chas Leslie (leslie.merchant@btinternet.com or Tel 01234 750829) |
Redborne Upper School |
8.15pm |
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15 September 2010 |
Flitwick Jobs Skills & Training Fair - If you’re interested in finding employment, changing career, starting a new course, or volunteering, then the Job, Skills & Training Fair is for you! |
Flitwick Village Hall |
12pm – 4pm |
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16 September 2010 |
Grand Opening of Frogs ’n’ Fairies in Ampthill Town Centre |
86 Dunstable Street |
From 9.30am |
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24 September 2010 |
Parkside Hall General Knowledge Quiz - £2.50 to enter – teams of up to 4 – Register by ringing with Roberta Calvert 01525 751629 |
Parkside Hall |
7.30pm |
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25 September 2010 |
Ampthill Councillors Surgery - Come and talk to your local councillors about town matters. |
Waitrose store entrance |
9am - 12pm |
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26 September 2010 |
Kings Arms Path Gardens Open Day – Admission £2 (adult), Free (children) |
Kings Arms Path, off Church Street |
2.30 – 5pm |
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2 October 2010 |
Fun Race Night in aid of Ampthill's Christmas Lights - Tickets £9 each adults, £7 children, inc. hot supper (chips with fish, chicken, sausage or cheese/onion pasty), bring your own drinks. To book your tickets contact 07904 953096 or 01525 844171 or email: d.searle@ampthilltowncouncil.org.uk. Proceeds in aid of the town's Christmas lights. |
Parkside Hall |
7.00pm |
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5 October 2010 |
Ampthill Festival 2011 – The Planning Starts Now Evening & AGM – why not come along and becoming involved in planning next year’s Gala Day, Park Proms and AmpRocks. Contact Mark Smith on 01525 402560 (evening) or on 01234 354366 (evening) or at mark.a.smith@ampthill.org.uk for more details. Find out more about Ampthill Festival at www.ampthillfestival.co.uk. |
The White Hart Hotel |
8pm |
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9 October 2010 |
2nd World War Dance - The annual world war two themed dance evening held at Ampthill’s Park side hall. Guests who attend are encouraged to dress in period costume, either military or civilian and enjoy a night of live entertainment. Food is provided and included a fully licensed bar. Email: ww2dance@hotmail.co.uk |
Parkside Hall |
7.30pm |
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9 October 2011 |
Fundraising Quiz (Fundraising for Naomi Winslade to attend World Scout Jamboree, Sweden 2011) – Teams of up to 8) - £5 per person – Bring your own drinks - call 01525 403139 or email naomi2011@btinternet.com for booking |
Maulden Church Hall
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7.30pm |
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12 October 2010 |
Ampthill Community Safety Forum – Come & question the Police, the Fire Service and Community Safety Officers from Central Beds Council about Community Safety Issues that affect you |
Clophill Village Hall |
7.30pm |
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13 October 2010
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Ministry of Youth Club Night – for young people in year groups 9 & 10 only – this is a ticket only event. All tickets need to be purchased in advance from your extended schools co-ordinator, Amanda Ward (Redborne Upper School) or contact Jane or Nicola on 07717313868 – Cost £2. Supported by Beds Police, Central Beds Council, Extended Schools, Ampthill Baptist Church, Aragon Housing, Ampthill Rotary Club & the White Hart. |
Cellar Bar, behind White Hart, Dunstable Street
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6.30pm – 9pm
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22 October 2010 |
Parkside Hall General Knowledge Quiz - £2.50 to enter – teams of up to 4 – Register by ringing with Roberta Calvert 01525 751629 |
Parkside Hall |
7.30pm |
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31 October 2010 |
Kings Arms Path Gardens Open Day – Admission £2 (adult), Free (children) |
Kings Arms Path, off Church Street |
2.30 – 5pm |
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5 November 2010 |
Ampthill Fireworks Display from Ampthill & District Lions in co-operation with Ampthill Town Council & Bedfordshire Police. Hot food and drink including children's fun fair plus glow in the dark novelties. Gates open 5.30pm, fireworks start at 7.30pm. Adults £6, Children £4 (u 12's), Family Ticket £12 (2 adults, 2 children). Advance tickets available from Cheesemans the Chemist in Ampthill and Box of Delights in Flitwick. Free parking at Ampthill Rugby Club and Queensmen Football Club. Proceeds to support Lions local and international community projects and Ampthill Town Mayors Charities. www.ampthilllions.btik.com |
Ampthill Park |
From 6.30pm |
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6 November 2010 |
Blooming Baby Show – details from emma@bloomingbabyguide.co.uk. Website: www.bloomingbabyshow.co.uk |
Rufus Centre, Flitwick |
10am – 4pm |
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19 November 2010 |
Parkside Hall General Knowledge Quiz - £2.50 to enter – teams of up to 4 – Register by ringing with Roberta Calvert 01525 751629 |
Parkside Hall |
7.30pm |
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27 November 2010 |
Ampthill Councillors Surgery - Come and talk to your local councillors about town matters. |
Waitrose store entrance |
9am - 12pm |
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27 November 2010 |
Friends of Ampthill Christmas Lights Concert – Ampthill Orchestra, Ampthill Town Band, Ampthill & District Choral Society |
St. Andrew’s Church |
8pm |
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28 November 2010 |
Ampthill Christmas Lights Switch On – Funfair from 2.30pm with Switch On at 4.30pm |
Market Square & Town Centre Car Park |
From 2.30pm |
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1 December 2010
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Ministry of Youth Club Night – for young people in year groups 9 & 10 only – this is a ticket only event. All tickets need to be purchased in advance from your extended schools co-ordinator, Amanda Ward (Redborne Upper School) or contact Jane or Nicola on 07717313868 – Cost £2. Supported by Beds Police, Central Beds Council, Extended Schools, Ampthill Baptist Church, Aragon Housing, Ampthill Rotary Club & the White Hart. |
Cellar Bar, behind White Hart, Dunstable Street
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6.30pm – 9pm
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4/5December 2010 |
St Andrews Christmas Tree Festival - ampthilltrees.com – 10am to 5.30pm; Sunday – 11am to 5pm |
St Andrews Church |
All Day |
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1 January 2011 |
New Years Day Greensand Ridge Walk. 8km/5 miles walk from Maulden to Ampthill with ranger Bob Holland. www.greensandtrust.org./events.html |
Maulden to Ampthill |
10am |
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13 April 2011 |
Annual Parish Meeting – Come and quiz your Town Council over what they have been up to over the past 12 months and what are their plans for the future |
Baptist Church |
7.30pm |
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5 May 2011 |
Elections for Ampthill Town Council & Central Bedfordshire Council & Referendum on Voting Change to the Alternative Voting System |
Polling Stations around Ampthill |
TBC |
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24 June 2011 |
Ampthill Festival – AmpRocks (Provisional Date) |
Ampthill Park |
7pm |
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25 June 2011 |
Ampthill Festival – Ampthill Park Proms (Provisional Date) |
Ampthill Park |
7.30pm |
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26 June 2011 |
Ampthill Festival – Gala Day (Provisional Date) |
Ampthill Park |
Parade 12.15pm. Gala 1 – 7pm |
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