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What's on in Chicksands

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Chicksands.

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Religion & Spirituality

Cuppa and Conversation

Come and join us for light conversation over a cuppa and cake, finishing our time together with a bible reading, reflection and prayer, ready to face the week ahead.

Wed 22 Jul11:00St Mary's Church(4.7mi)

via St Mary's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £65

Summer Air Show

2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire, an aviation milestone that introduced one of the most influential fighter designs of WWII.

Sat 25 JulShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Bedford History Double Bill

Two very different topics, from very different eras, are covered in this summer double bill! The Town Transformed - Bedford 1939 - 1999, and The Great Siege of Bedford Castle, 1224. The afternoon will begin with well known local author Bob Ricketts...

Sun 26 JulEH Second Hand Bookstore(3mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Bedford History Double Bill

Sun 26 Jul17:00EH Second Hand Bookstore(3mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

In a Good Place by Neil Rowland: Book Launch

Join the author of the cult classic The City Dealer for the launch of his new novel, In a Good Place. We'll gather at The Eagle Bookshop for chats about Neil Rowland's work as an author and his previous work as a music journalist.

Fri 31 JulEH Second Hand Bookstore(3mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

In a Good Place by Neil Rowland: Book Launch

Fri 31 Jul19:30EH Second Hand Bookstore(3mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Postal

We keep tabs on Clophill Archery Club so you don't have to. Postal caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 1 Aug13:30Clophill Archery Club(2.5mi)

via Clophill Archery Club

Theatre

Puppy Play Date

Why not join your puppy pals for play date! Based at Eyeworth Village Hall this interactive session will be filled with fun and games

Sun 2 AugDogzaloud Canine Training and Behavioural Centre(3.7mi)

via Dogzaloud Canine Training and Behavioural CentreLocal gem

Community

Clifton Bury Farm

Overview The farm is bordered by the Ivel Navigable, walking is flat on grass tracks, about 3 miles. Birding Site(s) Site link Parking and meet up Parking, by permission of Donald and Valerie Brace, go down the farm drive, pass the farmhouse on the right and farm buildings on the left and park on the…

Sat 8 AugBroom East nature reserve(4.5mi)

via Broom East nature reserveLocal gem

Community

Around £15.00

NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals

Originally formed in 1972, the NSRA (National Street Rod Association) is the club of choice for UK rodding enthusiasts. As well as being the National organisation for hotrodders, each year the NSRA organises two of the UK’s largest hot rod show weekends, plus two major auto parts swapmeets, and two nostalgia drag racing event weekends.

Sun 9 AugShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Live Music

Around £65

Flying Proms Air Show

Experience the beauty of aerobatics and pyrotechnics all gracefully choreographed to live music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, before a spectacular firework finale with all the pomp and circumstance you’d expect from a Proms themed event.

Sat 15 AugShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Community

Puppet practice

Time: Monday, 17 August 2026 at 19:45Details: Location: Main Church BuildingPostcode: MK45 3AA

Mon 17 Aug20:45Cotton End Baptist Church(4.8mi)

via Cotton End Baptist Church

Community

THE FIRE WALKER Book Launch with Ainkaran Sivaaji

Established in 1991 and now in large town centre premises, we are the region's premier rare and second hand bookshop.

Wed 19 AugEH Second Hand Bookstore(3mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Vintage Aircraft Club Fly In

Shuttleworth is once again welcoming back the Vintage Aircraft Club for their annual fly-in at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome.

Sat 22 AugShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Community

Long Metrics

One for the diary — Long Metrics at Clophill Archery Club. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sat 22 Aug13:30Clophill Archery Club(2.5mi)

via Clophill Archery Club

Live Music

Blues Brothers Tribute Night

Get ready to shake your tail feathers at our Blues Brothers Tribute Night, a high-energy evening of music, food, and fun inside the elegant Shuttleworth House.

Fri 28 AugShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Community

Around £65

Military Air Show

A staple in the Shuttleworth calendar, our Military Air Show honours all of those who have given their service on land, in the air, and at sea.

Sat 29 AugShuttleworth(4mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chicksands

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

EH Second Hand Bookstore3.0 miles away Clophill Archery Club2.5 miles away

More about Chicksands

Bedfordshire, England

Chicksands has nearby local places ranging from Shefford Community Hall and Parrish Farms to Clophill Archery Club. We keep the wider calendar in view, giving you a better chance of finding the useful date before it slips past. Near Here gathers local event details around Chicksands so you can plan without opening a small forest of browser tabs. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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