What's on in Shillington

Bedfordshire, England

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Village halls, community centres, and that one pub everyone knows about — Shillington keeps its social calendar fuller than you'd expect, and here's the lot. From craft workshops and farmers' markets to quiz nights and coffee mornings, talks and screenings to book clubs and bingo. The events that make a place feel like home rather than just somewhere you happen to live. We've scoured parish council sites, library listings, venue pages, and community noticeboards to find everything happening near you. The stuff the big sites miss because they're too busy listing festivals fifty miles away.

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ZUMBA at Club 85
Sports & FitnessDance

ZUMBA at Club 85

Welcome to your weekly Zumba® Fitness Party at Hitchin’s most iconic independent live music venue – Club 85! Join us for an immersive experience as you dance your heart out to global beats including Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Afrobeats, Bhangra, Brazilian Funk, Samba, and much more! All fitness levels are welcome but be prepared to challenge yourself… and remember your water bottle! Doors ** REGISTER HERE ** https://www.zumba.com/en-US/p/shona-sarai/1827869?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAPeH5tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaclxL3TBbxJtF-br6Fgy4m5w4lpiSDV1quL07lfFwBIY_ot4AmYM0IWjftqXw_aem_294GwlwgKKpnjxu43M8AmA Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request. Downstairs bar open from noon. We are just a 5-minute stroll from the train station. For full up to the minute listings please visit www.club-85.co.uk [2] and consider signing up to our mailing list for information on existing and upcoming gigs straight to you! And remember… Club 85 loves you! xo

Tue 21 Apr18:30Bar 85(4.7mi)
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Prayer & Pursuit
Religion & Spirituality

Prayer & Pursuit

We want to respond to God’s call to keep pressing deeper into prayer. So, come along on to King’s House for an evening of prayer, praise and prophetic encouragement as we seek His face together! This is a key moment for us to gather as one church and contend for all God is doing in this season — let’s show up, lean in and pursue Him together. For those unable to attend in person, there will also be a livestream /prayerpursuitlink

Tue 21 Apr19:45The Kings Arms(4.8mi)
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community
Community

Team Induction Night

We will be gathering at St Faith's to go through arrangements, procedures, layout and set up for Sundays. Please make every effort to be there so we can run through everything. https://thehubchurch.churchsuite.com/events/wawovft3

Wed 22 Apr19:00The Hub Church(4.6mi)
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China Crisis
Live Music

China Crisis

CHINA CRISIS! 7.30pm | Friday 24.04.26 | Club 85, Hitchin. China Crisis are an English pop/rock band formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originally assimilated in the batch of new wave Liverpool acts of the late 1970s and early 1980s, led by OMD and also including The Teardrop Explodes, A Flock of Seagulls and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. China Crisis had huge success in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s with five Top 40 singles and three Top 40 albums, as well as commercial success worldwide. The string of hit singles included African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray, Wake up King in Catholic style & Wishful Thinking. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday 24th November from SeeTickets and will be available 01/12 from the venue and H Town Rags in Hitchin, or David’s Music in Letchworth! DOORS 7.30pm ENTRY £28.50 advance (plus online booking fee)/more on the door. Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request. Downstairs bar open until 1am. We are just a 5-minute stroll from the station; like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London. For full up to the minute listings please...

Fri 24 Apr19:30Bar 85(4.7mi)
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Art Sozo
Arts & CultureReligion & Spirituality

Art Sozo

Connecting to the Heart of God through Art. Art Sozo is a unique art encounter with God using two Sozo inner healing tools. It will help to release your creativity and enable you to connect with your emotions to the heart of God using paint. The activity of painting helps to bypass roadblocks and allow God’s truth to shine through on the canvas and speak deeply into hearts. (Find out more about Sozo here) This is a group workshop and you will leave with 3 paintings carrying the truth of God. All materials, paints and canvases will be provided and are included in the ticket price. No art experience is necessary. Please message Karen if you would like to book in your child(ren) over 14 years old, or if you have any questions, at  Spaces are limited. Please sign up by Friday, 17th April.

Sat 25 Apr10:30The Kings Arms(4.8mi)
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Meet & Greet
CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Meet & Greet

For those attending our King’s House Sunday meetings, our Meet & Greets are a great opportunity for newcomers to make initial connections with their Meeting pastor and core team, as well as meet other newcomers over light refreshments and hot drinks. After the 9:30am or 11:30am meetings, make your way through the coffee shop towards the book case (to the right of the big screen) and follow the signage to show you where to go. We look forward to meeting you! There’s no need to sign up.

Sun 26 AprThe Kings Arms(4.8mi)
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Religion & Spirituality

Sunday Meetings

Join us at one of our locations on Sundays as we gather together to meet with our amazing God! 9:30am and 11:30am | King’s House Location 10:30am | Bedford Academy Location 11:30am Livestream | Go to kingsarms.org/online 3pm | Sunday Life Group at Blunham (On the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month) To find out more and for address details, go to kingsarms.org/sundays

Sun 26 AprThe Kings Arms(4.8mi)
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community
Community

Morning at the Hub

One for the diary — Morning at the Hub at The Hub Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Apr09:00The Hub Church(4.6mi)
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community
Community

Evening at the Hub

We found this gem on The Hub Church's website. Evening at the Hub — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sun 26 Apr17:15The Hub Church(4.6mi)
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Metal 2 The Masses 2026 - Heat 2
Live Music

Metal 2 The Masses 2026 - Heat 2

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses – Hitchin – Heat 2. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2026, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! HOW IT WORKS: – All heats will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges vote. – 2 bands from each heat will go through to the May SEMI finals – 2 bands from each semi will then go through to the June GRAND final. – SEMI finals voting will be 70% judges vote and 30% audience vote. – GRAND final voting is 100% judges vote! Each heat will consist of four competing bands and a special guest headliner – line-up as follows: Special guest headliners: Devilhusk (M2TM Brighton 2025 winners) – https://www.facebook.com/DEVILHUSK080Competing bands:(running order determined on the night)Plagued – https://www.facebook.com/Plagued.UKShadowfen – https://www.facebook.com/shadowfenbandDead Villains – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575513608747Deity & Devilry – https://www.facebook.com/DeityandDevilry Tickets: £8 adv (+10% online booking fee) / £10.00 on the door. Doors 6:30pm Age: Persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request (50p). Downstairs bar open until 11pm. We are just a 5-minute stroll from the station.; like all our gigs this show finishes well in time...

Sun 26 Apr18:30Bar 85(4.7mi)
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community
CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Belong Group

Our weekly Belong group is for those who are new to King’s Arms and for those who feel like they want to grow with God and connect into the church family. Belong is a great place to come and build new friendships, to dig deeper into the culture of our church and learn what it is to belong to God the Father and therefore be equipped to live life with Jesus in the day-to-day lives and as part of the Kings Arm’s family. Join us for an evening of chatting, connecting and enjoying a warm cuppa over a short bible study together. The Belong group runs all year (term-time), sign /belong

Mon 27 Apr19:30The Kings Arms(4.8mi)
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Community

Bridge the Gap Football

Bridge the Gap Tuesdays 6-7pm The Arena, Norton Rd, Baldock SG7 5AU Join us from 6pm on Tuesday evenings at The Arena for an hour of fast, fun small-sided football. No matter your ability, the atmosphere at BTG is one of encouragement and inclusivity. Most important of all, a group of us will be ready to hang out at the bar when the final whistle is blown to have a laugh and watch some football. [Book on for Tuesday now](https://calendly.com/bookingsbtg/btg-herts/)

Tue 28 Apr17:00The Hub Church(4.6mi)
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ZUMBA at Club 85
Sports & FitnessDance

ZUMBA at Club 85

Welcome to your weekly Zumba® Fitness Party at Hitchin’s most iconic independent live music venue – Club 85! Join us for an immersive experience as you dance your heart out to global beats including Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Afrobeats, Bhangra, Brazilian Funk, Samba, and much more! All fitness levels are welcome but be prepared to challenge yourself… and remember your water bottle! Doors ** REGISTER HERE ** https://www.zumba.com/en-US/p/shona-sarai/1827869?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAPeH5tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaclxL3TBbxJtF-br6Fgy4m5w4lpiSDV1quL07lfFwBIY_ot4AmYM0IWjftqXw_aem_294GwlwgKKpnjxu43M8AmA Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request. Downstairs bar open from noon. We are just a 5-minute stroll from the train station. For full up to the minute listings please visit www.club-85.co.uk [2] and consider signing up to our mailing list for information on existing and upcoming gigs straight to you! And remember… Club 85 loves you! xo

Tue 28 Apr18:30Bar 85(4.7mi)
via Bar 85
Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special*
Community

Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special*

The Red Hart is being delightfully mysterious about Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special*. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 29 AprThe Red Hart(4.8mi)
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Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special* — Kite at The Red Hart Pub & Restaurant
Food & Drink

Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special* — Kite at The Red Hart Pub & Restaurant

Found this on The Red Hart's radar. Grapes and Babes - a wine tasting for local parents *South African Special* — Kite at The Red Hart Pub & Restaurant — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 29 Apr12:00The Red Hart(4.8mi)
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Locust Furnace Presents... HELPLESS / HIGHER WALLS / T.R.E.S.T / LOCUSTS
Live Music

Locust Furnace Presents... HELPLESS / HIGHER WALLS / T.R.E.S.T / LOCUSTS

Locust Furnace Presents… HELPLESS / HIGHER WALLS / T.R.E.S.T / LOCUSTS! £13+ | 7.45pm | Friday 01.05.2026 Join us for a night of heavy metallic HC/math/crust at Club 85, Hitchin on Friday 1st May! HELPLESS Furious nihilistic mathy hardcore/grind from Plymouth will tear Club 85 a new one. Signed to majestic home of noise Church Road Records you’ll be hard pressed to find a more savage trio in the UK. HIGHER WALLS Technical hardcore from London. The raging ferocity of HC meets jarring polyrhythms and odd time signatures. Have a mosh if your body can take the strain. T.R.E.S.T. Crusty hardcore from London with elements of punk. If you like things a bit more unrefined but still embracing the d-beat, then these guys will be for you. LOCUSTS Aggressive hardcore/crossover from Kent. Kicking things off with mosh friendly grooves. New EP ‘Lapsus Ab Inferno’ is out now! DOORS 7.45pm ENTRY £13 advance (plus online booking fee)/£15 on the door. Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request. Downstairs bar open until 11pm. We are just a 5-minute stroll from the station; like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London. For full up to the minute listings please consider signing up to our mailing list for information on existing...

Fri 1 May19:45Bar 85(4.7mi)
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Nature & OutdoorsFestivals & Events

Annual Flower Festival

St Peter's Church is putting on Annual Flower Festival and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sat 2 May10:30St Peter's Church(4.8mi)
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Decades Ii : Snubcat / Zeroes / The Polaroidz
Live Music

Decades Ii : Snubcat / Zeroes / The Polaroidz

DECADES II After last year’s sold-out show, DECADES returns with another fundraiser for CLUB 85 and another massive night of music and nostalgia. 3 bands playing 3 decades of awesome music from the ‘80s, ’90s and ‘00s, all in the name of live music and the love we all share for Hitchin’s premium live music venue; the incredible Club 85. Last year saw people being turned away at the door, so we’re recommending everyone to get your tickets in advance (and save yourself a couple of quid while you’re at it!). At only £8 in advance, with every penny going to Club 85, join us for another unforgettable night x Snubcat Dedicated to the era that saw guitar music become front and centre of mainstream culture. ‘90s indie/britpop had a bit of everything; it was silly, it was boisterous, and it was loud! It had characters and rivalries. It was dance, it was heavy, it was sensitive, but most of all, it was a movement that brought Britain together in a celebration of the incredible music this country can produce. And yeah, having a few pints along the way. The final set at Decades lets us all meet up in the 1990s (almost fully grown)! Zeroes 2006 and the release of Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not changed everything – so we’re celebrating 20 years of the Arctic Monkeys at this one-off gig. Join Zeroes for a high-energy live set packed with their biggest anthems – from the raw chaos of “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” to the singalong swagger of “Fluorescent Adolescent”.

Sat 2 May19:00Bar 85(4.7mi)
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