a fabulous fun day out at Mead Open Farm


NEW Easter Wizard of Oz 8–22 April


Join Dorothy and her friends Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow to discover the magical land of Oz. Have an Easter adventure as together you defeat the Wicked Witch of the West by completing egg-citing Easter challenges. Plus, don’t miss hilarious NEW Easter Shows in the Show Zone, every half hour!


Primary Times in Bedfordshire have 2 family tickets to give away to the winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the question below and send your answer, along with you name address and a daytime phone number to us here at Primary Times in Bedfordshire, 12 Roche Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7QT. Or, send your answer and details to jonathan.ptl@ntlworld.com. Good Luck!


What colour is the brick road the friends follow to Oz?


A Green B Yellow C Orange


Winners will be drawn on Friday 15th April. Family tickets are valid up to 31st October 2019


April


Fri 19 – Mon 22 Easter Eye Spy Trail Rushmere Country Park, Linslade Road, Heath and Reach Explore the park, answer the questions on the trail sheet and return it to the Herons’ Hatch to claim your reward! Drop in 10am- 3pm. £3.50 per child. Places are limited, booking essential. Tel: 01234 743666


Sat 20 St George’s Day St George’s Square, Luton A dragontastic St George’s Day this year, filling the square with dragon themed activities and attractions for the whole family! There’s dragon colouring, making shields and swords, Punch and Judy, free cream teas, giant deckchairs, wall climbing, caving trails, balloon modelling & dragon arts and crafts, plus interactive adventures with the pirate knight Sir Aurelious Jones, saving him from Epico the Dragon. Also you can have a go on the beautiful wooden musical installation, George the Dragon, operating handles to make him blow bubbles and play music. Next Generation Youth Theatre will be performing two dance pieces. 11am-6pm. Tel: 01582 546000


Sat 20


Easter Egg Hunt Houghton Regis 9am-12noon. For details tel: 01582 708540


Sun 21 A FAMILY PASS TO SANTA


POD’S FESTIVAL OF POWER Santa Pod Raceway presents the Festival of Power this Easter weekend on the 19th-21st April and we have teamed up to offer a Family Pass to one lucky reader!


It’ll be an action packed event to remember with family Drag Racing entertainment including Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Jet Cars plus demonstrations, stunt displays and masses of kids’ activities and attractions.


For your chance to win a family pass (2 adults, 2 children), please send your entry marked ‘Santa Pod’ along with your name, address and daytime telephone number to jonathan.ptl@ntlworld.com or to Primary Times, 12 Roche Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 7QT


Closing date is Sunday 7th April. 12 18 March - 12 May 2019


Easter at the STMA Hitchin Rd, Shefford Come down with the family for a fun Easter afternoon! Easter Junior Bake Off - Junior Bakers are invited to bring down their best cakes/cupcakes. 1st prize - cinema tickets, 2nd prize - swimming tickets. Raffle. Guess the bunny’s name - chance to win an amazing hamper. Tea, coffee & bacon rolls for sale, and you can try the Junior Bakers’ cakes! 1pm-5pm.


Mon 22


Mon 22 Earth Day


Clophill Eco Lodges, Old Church Path To celebrate Earth Day, come and have a go at some wilderness crafts - a variety of activities available including making willow hurdles, willow weaving, shelter building, fire starting and more. Open to all ages. Drop in 12.30pm-3.30pm. Tel: 07935 911207


Thu 25 Bluebell Walk Linslade Wood, Leighton Buzzard Warden Dave Booth will lead a walk around this wonderful ancient woodland which we help to look after. Please dress for the conditions. 6.30pm-8pm. £4 per person. Limited numbers, booking essential. Tel: 01234 743666 please mention Primary Times Bedfordshire & Luton


Sat 27 St George’s Day Celebration Priory Gardens, Dunstable With lots to see & do including climbing wall, archery & caving, sword & crown making, knight school & a comical Jester, plus circus skills, fighting knights, magic show, Punch & Judy & inflatables. 11am-4pm. Free. Tel: Tel: 01582 513000


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press. However, we would advise parents to phone & check details prior to making a long trip ...or a promise!


Sat 27 Vegan Market John Bunyan Museum, Bedford Great opportunity to eat, shop and meet at our regular monthly vegan market, in the heart of the town centre – it’s one of a kind, & for everyone, not just for vegans! Curious about what vegans eat? Come along! Want more information about veganism? Come along! Enjoy great hot and cold food and drinks, and shop for ethical products. 10am- 4pm. Tel: 01234 213722


Duck Dash Sat 27 Eileen Wade Primary School, High Street, Upper Dean


Pitstone Museum & Heritage Park Reopens Pitstone Green Farm, Vicarage Rd, Pitstone, nr Tring We spring back into action for our first open day of 2019! Bring all the family including the dog (on a lead) for a wonderful day out in the surroundings of a lovely old Victorian farm. Have a go at pottery or lacemaking, wander round thousands of interesting exhibits, have a ride in the trailer or try the steam car. Free parking, disabled toilet facilities, refreshments on sale all day. 11am-5pm.


Chase hundreds of rubber ducks down our little country stream and hope that yours is one of the first to cross the finish line. Amazing prizes including a Kindle, meals out, vouchers etc. Then join us at the school afterwards for food, fun and games. Don’t forget your wellies! 11am-2pm. Tel: 07740 450897


Sat 27


O Gauge Model Railways Exhibition Flitwick Village Hall, Dunstable Road Luton Model Railway Club exhibition, with a good selection of layouts including some being seen for the first time. Refreshments available. 10am-4.30pm. £5 adult, £2 child, £10 family. Tel: 01582 413200


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