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Community

Full Council - 13 October

Right then — Full Council - 13 October at The Orchard Community Centre. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Tue 13 Oct20:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Town Centre Management - 20 October

We found this gem on The Orchard Community Centre's website. Town Centre Management - 20 October — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Tue 20 Oct20:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Intermediate Floristry Course: October

The Elements of Floral Design. THURS 15TH+22ND OCT

Thu 22 OctBedfordshire Flower School(4.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Intermediate Floristry Course: October

This intermediate floristry course is designed for students who already feel confident with the fundamentals of floristry, including hand-tied bouquets and basic floral arrangements, and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Over two structured morning sessions, we’ll move beyond technique and begin to explore what truly makes floral design visually successful — the core elements of design that sit behind every well-composed arrangement. Rather than simply making flowers look beautiful, this course focuses on why arrangements work, and how to design with intention, balance and confidence. What you’ll explore: Across the two sessions, we’ll break down the building blocks of floral composition and explore how they interact with one another: Session One: Texture, Space & Form We’ll begin by looking at how texture and space influence design, and introduce the importance of form in floral work. You’ll create a tropical handtied design that explores contrast, layering and structure, helping you start to see flowers in a more intentional way. Session Two: Form, Line & Colour In the second session, we’ll build on what you’ve learned and focus more deeply on form, directional line, and colour theory. You’ll create an arrangement that brings these elements together into a more considered, design-led composition and also look at leaf manipulation too. Each session includes both practical making and guided teaching, so you can immediately apply the principles as you work.

Thu 22 Oct10:30Bedfordshire Flower School(4.4mi)

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Community

Where our birds are! Introducing the BTO Bird Atlas

Overview Drew Lyness is the BTO's Engagement & Development Coordination (England), and is also a freelance bird tour guide, engagement volunteer for the RSPB mid-Yare Valley reserves (e.g. Strumpshaw Fen) and sits on the Norfolk Rarities Committee. Drew will be sharing details of the very exciting forthcoming BTO Bird Atlas project running from 2027-31. He…

Tue 27 OctBroom East nature reserve(2mi)

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Community

Full Council - Reserve - 27 October

Found this on The Orchard Community Centre's radar. Full Council - Reserve - 27 October — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Tue 27 Oct19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Personnel (Budget) - 3 November

The Orchard Community Centre is hosting and we're spreading the word. Personnel (Budget) - 3 November — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 3 Nov19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Fowlmere Nature Reserve

A morning walk led by Bill Dennis and Karen Greenway

Sat 7 NovBroom East nature reserve(2mi)

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Community

Full Council - 10 November

We've tracked down Full Council - 10 November at The Orchard Community Centre. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 10 Nov19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Svalbard: Life on the cold edge

Overview This talk is a photographic journey across land and sea, fjords and tundra, celebrating the best of Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun - from Arctic Foxes hunting seabirds, to the courtship rituals of Red-throated Diver and Ptarmigan. At 78 degrees north, between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard's unique landscapes and wildlife make…

Tue 24 NovBroom East nature reserve(2mi)

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Community

Full Council - Reserve - 24 November

One for the diary — Full Council - Reserve - 24 November at The Orchard Community Centre. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Tue 24 Nov19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Events - CNOW

23/5/2026 - Jigsaw sale (Upper Caldecote) 6/6/2026 - Flower Festival and Plant sale (Upper Caldecote) 2/8/2026 - BBQ in aid of Lemlem and Yala, our charity partners. Please ask for more information. (Upper Caldecote) 27/9/2026 - Harvest Festival and Ploughman's lunch. (Upper Caldecote) 28/11/2026 - Christmas Fayre (Upper Caldecote) 6/12/2026 - Christmas Lunch (Upper Caldecote)

Sat 28 NovChurch of St Mary Virgin(4.1mi)

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Community

Finance & General Purpose (Budget) - 1 December

The full scoop on Finance & General Purpose (Budget) - 1 December lives over on The Orchard Community Centre's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Tue 1 Dec19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Christmas Fair

Found this on Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth's radar. Christmas Fair — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 6 Dec11:30Church of St Peter, Wrestlingworth(3.7mi)

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Community

Full Council - 8 December

Full Council - 8 December at The Orchard Community Centre. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 8 Dec19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Community

Richard’s Video Review of 2026

Overview Richard has kindly agreed to yet another performance supported by contribution from the members. Join us as we go to the movies for the always entertaining review of the year through the eyes of members' videos and photographs, seamlessly edited into a very enjoyable movie. Bring and Share: Please bring festive finger food to share…

Tue 15 DecBroom East nature reserve(2mi)

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Finance & General Purposes (Budget) - 5 January

Finance & General Purposes (Budget) - 5 January at The Orchard Community Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 5 Jan19:00The Orchard Community Centre(0.8mi)

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Venues with events near Stratton

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

The Orchard Community Centre0.8 miles away Broom East nature reserve2.0 miles away

More about Stratton

Bedfordshire, England

Stratton in Bedfordshire sits quietly enough to hear the rain hit the roof but loud enough on a Saturday afternoon when The Orchard Community Centre opens its doors for a bit of fun. It is not a town that needs to shout to be heard, yet there is usually a fair or a craft stall within easy walking distance if you are feeling peckish. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting for those who prefer their entertainment with a pint in hand. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you do not have to waste time hunting for events on a Sunday evening.

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