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What's on in Rowney

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

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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(3.1mi)

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(3.8mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Bedford History Double Bill

Sun 26 Jul17:00EH Second Hand Bookstore(3.8mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Send Help

Biggleswade & District Conservative Club is being delightfully mysterious about Film Night – Send Help. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.7mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Tbc

Something's afoot at Biggleswade & District Conservative Club and it goes by the name of Film Night – Tbc. Their site has the particulars.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.7mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Superman (2025)

Biggleswade & District Conservative Club is putting on Film Night – Superman (2025) and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.7mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal gem

Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Garden Style Rose Arrangement Class

Create your own garden-inspired rose arrangement in our hands-on flower school class. Explore Constance Spry–style designs with different roses, learn expert floristry techniques, and take home a beautiful flower arrangement.

Thu 30 JulBedfordshire Flower School(4.9mi)

via Bedfordshire Flower SchoolLocal 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(3.8mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

In a Good Place by Neil Rowland: Book Launch

Fri 31 Jul19:30EH Second Hand Bookstore(3.8mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Postal

Found this on Clophill Archery Club's radar. Postal — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sat 1 Aug13:30Clophill Archery Club(2.9mi)

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(3.1mi)

via Dogzaloud Canine Training and Behavioural CentreLocal gem

Live Music

Soul Sunday

Soul Sunday at Biggleswade & District Conservative Club. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sun 2 AugBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.7mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal 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(3.9mi)

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(3.1mi)

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(3.1mi)

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(4mi)

via Cotton End Baptist Church

Workshops & Classes

Around £70

Two-in-One Willow & Flower Workshop

Discover our Two-in-One Willow & Flower Workshop, where you’ll learn beginner willow weaving to create your own handmade vase before filling it with a beautiful seasonal flower arrangement. A hands-on creative workshop combining craft and floristry, perfect for a unique, relaxing evening in Bedfordshire.

Tue 18 AugBedfordshire Flower School(4.9mi)

via Bedfordshire Flower SchoolLocal gem

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Venues with events near Rowney

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

Clophill Archery Club2.9 miles away

More about Rowney

Bedfordshire, England

Rowney sits quietly in Bedfordshire where the local pace means you can actually catch a breath before the weekend rush starts. There are plenty of places nearby to grab a pint or a coffee while keeping an eye on what's going on around the village green. Family gatherings and community groups usually have something up their sleeves if you wander into the right spot at the right time. Near Here keeps track of it all so you don't have to hunt through flyers or ask every neighbour who knows more than they let on.

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