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Herts Beds & Bucks marks the 75th anniversary of Butlins: a British institution and established cultural phenomenon, with a very particular character, history and identity. Museum of St Albans, St Albans, 01707 281127 1 - 17 Jun Olivia Plender: Rise Early, Be Industrious Through sculpture, embroidery, posters, board games and architectural models the exhibition explores how attitudes towards mass education have evolved over time, and includes a replica TV studio from the 1970s and a Google style workplace. Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes. 1 - 26 Jun Tabitha Wilson: Landscapes An exciting collection of work inspired by landscape. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 1 - 29 Jun Hilary Archer Acrylics and Watercolours Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 1 - 30 Jun Eduardo Paolozzi Urban art. Art Centre & Gallery, Bedford. 1 Jun - 8 Jul Animal Record-Breakers This year, the Olympic Games come to London and we will witness some incredible record-breaking spectacles. But if you think our human skills are amazing, check out the rest of the animal kingdom. Natural History Museum at Tring, 020 7942 6171 2 - 22 Jun What The World Is Waiting For Exhibition of Ian Tilton’s Photographs Of The Rise Of The Stone Roses. Rock City Art Gallery, Bedford, 01234 910448 4 - 17 Jun Where Are We Going? A collaboration of two artists Kim Major-George the printmaker and the contemporary poet Steve Thorp. Palace Green Gallery at Hatfield House, Hatfield, 01707 272551 5 - 16 Jun Sue Pegg & Neil Robbins Exhibition of paintings. Courtyard Arts, Hertford, 01992 509596 6 - 28 Jun Parallels Work by the well-respected local group. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 16 Jun Ampthill & District Camera Club Annual exhibition. 10am-5pm. Millbrook Village Hall, Millbrook. 22 - 24 Jun St Etheldreda’s Quilt Exhibition Frid & Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, 12 - 4pm. St Etheldreda’s Church, Old Hatfield.
SPECIAL EVENTS 1 - 4 Jun FIA European Drag Racing Championships: The Main Event Santa Pod’s flagship event attracting over 250 of Europe’s finest teams including 300mph Top fuel dragsters, Drag Bikes, Jet Cars, stunts, monster trucks, traders and more family entertainment. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 2 Jun Harpenden Diamond Jubilee Family Fun Day 11.30am-5pm. Harpenden Common, Harpenden. 2 Jun Wootton Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Craft and activity stalls, arena events, games, activities, family
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disco and more. Noon-late. Recreation Ground, Wootton, 07531 930788 2 - 3 Jun Hertfordshire County Show Annual county show with lots to do for all the family. Hertfordshire County Showground, Redbourn. 2 - 5 Jun Bedford International Kite Festival Kites from around the globe, adult and children’s workshops, and a whole host of other attractions, food and drink, entertainment, music and kite stalls specialising in kite equipment and other accessories. Russell Park, Bedford. 2 - 5 Jun Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend at Woburn Abbey Emmett’s old time funfair will be installed in the Gardens, the 19th Century hornbeam maze will be open, there will be lawn games and arts and crafts to entertain younger members of the family as well as a diamond-themed treasure hunt. Abbey Gardens at Woburn Abbey, Woburn, 01525 290333 2 - 5 Jun Knebworth Summer Craft & Design Show Traditional classic skills & contemporary design-led crafts at one major event. Indulge yourself - or buy that special gift. Browse and buy from a selection of glass, jewellery, art, leather, ceramics, wood, textiles, metal and more. 10am-5pm. Knebworth House, Knebworth. 2 - 6 Jun Jubilee Picnic There will be entertainment in the form of the Brentwood Royal British Legion Youth Band, walkabout circus performers, stalls, barbecue, children’s activities, lawn games and more. Abbey Gardens at Woburn Abbey, Woburn, 01525 290333 3 Jun Mid Summer Air Show Fabulous display of vintage craft, plus Diamond Jubilee Street Party. Gates open 9am Flying starts 2pm. Shuttleworth Collection at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Biggleswade, 01767 627927 3 Jun Reed Village Jubilee Day Celebration Picnic and entertainment. 12.30-5pm. Reed Village Green, Reed, 07889 139055 3 - 4 Jun Preston Gardens Open and Flower Festival 1-5pm. Village centre, Preston, 01462 433859 3 - 5 Jun Georgian Picnic Party Celebrate Jubilee Weekend with a whole host of costumed characters. Enjoy music and dance from the period, hear tales of rogue highwaymen and take part in variety of fun activities for all the family. 11am-5pm. Wrest Park, Silsoe. 4 Jun St Albans Diamond Jubilee Street Party Family fun and entertainment, live music, beacon lighting. Noon-10pm. St Peter’s Street, St Albans, 01727 864511 4 Jun Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 3pm – 11pm. Entertainment, music, stalls and Jubilee Beacon. Jersey Farm Woodland Park , Sandridge. 4 Jun Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Children’s picnic, parade, bands, live music, beacon lighting, firework display
and more. Ffrom 1pm - 10pm. Ampthill Park, Ampthill. 4 Jun Diamond Jubilee Celebration Community event with lots of entertainment and activities. 11am-5pm. Pages Park, Leighton Buzzard. 4 Jun Dunstable History Festival The Vikings have invaded the Down; explore the living history camp including an armoury, surgery, coin striking, calligraphy, textile and combat displays, weapons demonstrations and you’ll get a chance to watch a Holmganga (Viking duel) by torchlight. Workshops, activities and more. 11am-10pm. Chilterns Gateway Centre, Dunstable, 01582 500920 4 - 5 Jun Medieval Family Fun Day Fun for all the family with a wide range of medieval inspired activities including: sword displays, mounted hunting games, falconry, archery, jousting, medieval dancing, wandering minstrels, living history camps, crafts, forgework demonstrations, a medieval market and much, much more! 10.30am-4.30pm. Mansion House at Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, 01767 626200 5 Jun It’s a Knockout! Teams of ten taking part in ‘It’s Knockout’ with large inflatables battling for overall supremacy. Russell Park, Bedford. 5 Jun ‘Whatever the Weather’ Diamond Jubilee Street Party Community street party with food, drink, bbq, competitions, live music, dance and theatre, and much more. 12-6pm. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 7 - 10 Jun The First British Schools Museum Beer Festival Real Ales + ciders, lagers, wines and drinks for the driver. Delicious food, too. British Schools Museum, Hitchin, 01462 420144 8 Jun Barry Norman Quiz Night Quiz Night, with quizmaster Barry Norman, in aid of the Valley School. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 9 Jun Classic Car Picnic 11am-5pm. Halls Green, Weston. 9 Jun Classic Motor Rally Priory House, Dunstable, 01582 890270 10 Jun Performance Vauxhall Show The UK’s biggest Vauxhall show, featuring live action from the country’s fastest Vauxhalls with thousands of club cars on display, Vauxhall only RWYB, a huge trade village plus camping and evening entertainment. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 0871 230 5577 16 Jun Bishop Stortford Carnival The parade starts at 12 noon from South Road (Rhodes Arts Complex) and ends at Sworder’s Field where the Fun Day will continue. This year’s theme “Best of British”. 12-5pm. Town Centre, Bishop’s Stortford. 16 Jun Dambusters Ball St Albans based Actor Bob Golding hosts a Vintage party that will celebrate all things 30s & 40s including the music, fashion, food, vehicles and good ole fashioned British
wartime spirit. Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden, 01582 767525 16 Jun Evening Air Show Flying starts 4.30pm. Shuttleworth Collection at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Biggleswade, 01767 627927 16 Jun Ampthill Rugby Club Beer Festival Noon-Midnight. Ampthill Rugby Club, Ampthill. 16 Jun The Central Bedfordshire Dog Show With over 400 pedigree and cross breed dogs taking part in a range of classes, such as Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Trick. With lots of trade stands, children’s amusements, displays and refreshments it really is a great day out for your dog and the whole family. 11am-4pm. Houghton Regis Town Green, Houghton Regis, 01582 873614 17 Jun The Chilli Fiesta 2012 The Chilli Fiesta promises to be the biggest party around, combining live music, cooking demonstrations and a carnival atmosphere. 10.30am-4pm. Mansion House, Biggleswade. 17 Jun Father’s Classic Day Out Set in the beautiful 3,000 acre deer park a variety of classic and performance cars and motorcycles will all be on display. Abbey Gardens at Woburn Abbey, Woburn, 01525 290333 17 Jun JapShow Major event for Japanese car fans with RWYB competition, Jap Drag Series, club displays, drifting, Jet Car, Show n Shine and more. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 17 Jun Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Band Concert 12-4pm. Hertford Castle, Hertford. 10 Jun Bob the Builder Children’s favourite live on stage. Gordon Craig Theatre at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Stevenage, 01438 894839 23 Jun The Alban Pilgrimage A truly unique event as giant carnival puppets celebrate the remarkable story of Saint Alban and retrace his lasts steps. Roman chariots, centurions, lions, roses and executioners all take their place in this spectacular, dramatic and moving procession. 11am. St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, 01727 860780 23 - 24 Jun Summer Nationals National Drag Racing Championships including MSA 200mph Pro Mods, drag bikes, jet car plus nostalgia classes. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 24 Jun Vintage Vehicles Rally Leighton Buzzard Railway, Leighton Buzzard. 24 Jun Ampthill Open Gardens 13 gardens open to the public. 1-6pm. Various venues, Ampthill, 01525 403076 24 Jun Olney Duck and Raft Races Duck Race, starts at 1pm at the weir, Raft Race starts at 2pm. Emberton Park, Olney, 07743 983686 24 Jun Bedfordshire Italian Car & Bike Day Sharnbrook Hotel, Sharnbrook, 01234 783142