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

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Children & Family

Inflatable Theme Park in Shefford | July 21st & 22nd

Shefford inflatable park July 21st and 22nd. 2.5 hour sessions, obstacle courses, slides, bounce zones, family activities. Robert Bloomfield Academy

Tue 21 Jul09:00Robert Bloomfield Academy(0.3mi)

via Robert Bloomfield Academy

Community

Town Council Meeting

Town Council Meeting? At Arlesey Library? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Tue 21 Jul20:00Arlesey Library(3.7mi)

via Arlesey LibraryLocal gem

Community

Racing – Wednesday evenings

Get to the club at 18.30 for 19.00 start. From September Racing starts at 18.30.

Wed 22 JulNorth Herts & East Beds Sailing Club(4.4mi)

via North Herts & East Beds Sailing ClubLocal gem

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(4.6mi)

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(3.5mi)

via ShuttleworthLocal gem

Community

Social Group Sailing – Saturday mornings

Supported sessions which are ideal for beginner/ intermediate sailors to practice and improve with experienced members happy to help out.

Sat 25 JulNorth Herts & East Beds Sailing Club(4.4mi)

via North Herts & East Beds Sailing ClubLocal 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(4mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Sunday Racing

NHEBSC | Hitchin Road Arlesey, SG15 6RS

Sun 26 JulNorth Herts & East Beds Sailing Club(4.4mi)

via North Herts & East Beds Sailing ClubLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Paddle Boarding

Members paddle boarding.

Sun 26 JulNorth Herts & East Beds Sailing Club(4.4mi)

via North Herts & East Beds Sailing ClubLocal gem

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Bedford History Double Bill

Sun 26 Jul17:00EH Second Hand Bookstore(4mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Send Help

Film Night – Send Help at Biggleswade & District Conservative Club. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.4mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Tbc

Found this on Biggleswade & District Conservative Club's radar. Film Night – Tbc — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.4mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal gem

Community

Film Night – Superman (2025)

Biggleswade & District Conservative Club is hosting and we're spreading the word. Film Night – Superman (2025) — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Mon 27 JulBiggleswade & District Conservative Club(4.4mi)

via Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubLocal 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(4mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

In a Good Place by Neil Rowland: Book Launch

Fri 31 Jul19:30EH Second Hand Bookstore(4mi)

via EH Second Hand BookstoreLocal gem

Community

Postal

Clophill Archery Club hasn't given us the full script, but Postal has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 1 Aug13:30Clophill Archery Club(3.6mi)

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(2.8mi)

via Dogzaloud Canine Training and Behavioural CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Shefford

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

Robert Bloomfield Academy0.3 miles away Dogzaloud Canine Training and Behavioural Centre2.8 miles away

More about Shefford

Bedfordshire, England

Shefford sits quietly in Bedfordshire with a community hall that has been keeping local talent entertained for years. The Shefford Community Hall usually hosts something lively before anyone needs to worry about the weather turning wet. You can find a quiz night or a family workshop without having to hunt through a dozen different websites. Near Here does the legwork so you can sit back and plan your evening with a smile.

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