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Ampthill & Flitwick Dramatic Society Venue: Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill Time: Monday 8:00pm – 10:00pm Ages: 16+
Cost: Small yearly membership fee applies
For more information please call:
01234 751629
Biggleswade Amateur
Theatrical Society Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade Time: Monday 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Musical and dramatical productions Cost: Membership: £4 per month standing order if required
For more information please call:
01767 315250
Kingfisher Players Venue: Stuart Memorial Hall, Tempsford
Panto and other productions throughout the year Time: Tuesday 8:00pm – 10:00pm Cost: £2 per week, £15 per year
For more information please call:
Elaine Lewis on: 01767 681645
Sandye Independent Youth Theatre Venue:Sandye Upper School Time:Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost:£2.50 per session
For ages: 10 - 17yrs For more information please call
Justine King on: 01767 224683
Silsoe Drama Club Venue: Village Hall, High Street, Silsoe Time: Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons Cost: £5p/a.
80 current members from 8+
For more information please call:
01525 862122
Westoning Players Venue: Village Hall, Church Road, Westoning Time: Thursday evenings
6:00pm - 7:30pm - no experience required Cost: £10p/a. Over 60 current members from 9yrs +
For more information please call:
01525 753110
Watch this space for further Clubs and Drop-Ins in Mid Beds. As soon as we hear about them we'll let you know!
Biggleswade Youth Club Time:6:30 - 8:00pm every Thursday Contact: Ken Lynch Tel:01767 681739 Ages:11 - 14yrs
Thingamabob Youth Club Sandy Baptist Church Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Every Wednesday
Tempsford Youth Project
Manor Farm, Sandy Contact: Ginny Redbond Time: Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tel: 01767 683015 Term time only
Sandy After School Drop-In Sandy Youth Club Contact: Ginny Redbond Time: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm 6:00pm - 7:15pm - Yrs 5, 6 & 7
7:15 - 9:00pm - Yrs 8 & 9 Tel: 01767 683015 Term time only
Sandy Youth Club Time: Mondays 7:00pm - 9:15pm Contact: Steve Hartwell Tel: 01767 211 548
Youth Volunteer Project Arlesey Youth Centre Training programme about how to run your own project, H&S, Millenium Volunteers
Time: Mondays 6:00pm - 8:00pm Age: 13 - 19yrs Contact: Nicola King Tel: 01462 731 451
or 07973 691 103
Senior Drop-In
Arlesey Youth Centre Age: 13 - 19yrs
Time: Thursday evening
7:30pm - 9:30pm Contact: Jan or Steve Tel: 01462 731 451
ACE - Junior Youth Club Arlesey Youth Centre Age: 11 - 13yrs Time: Tuesdays evening 7:30pm - 8:30pm
running for 6 wks / break for 2 wks For more information, contact:
Beth Wellington 01462 731 451
VOLUNTARY YOUTH CLUBS
Sandy Air Cadets Venue: ATC/ACF Cadet Centre,
Alnwick Close, off Sunderland Road, Sandy, Beds. Time: Tuesday and Thursday
evenings 7:30pm - 9:30pm For more information, contact: Margaret Bell at: 22Sqn@BedsCambsWgATC.org or visit: sandy-aircadets.org.uk
Biggleswade Baptist Church Time: Fridays 7:30pm - 9:30pm Contact: Kevin Wilks Tel: 01767 221 244
The Cyber Cafe Venue: Cranfield Baptist Church Time: Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Contact: Steve Lloyd Tel: 01234 751 495
If you call about any of these events or
activities, please mention that you saw
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Visit Mid Beds Art Directory Online
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... is a dynamic collaboration between Screen East and some of the leading Arts providers in Bedfordshire. It aims to increase film culture and education across the County. The group consists of Mid Beds District Council, Happen, Bedford Creative Arts, Education & Business Partnership Bedfordshire, The Hat Factory, E-learning Centre (Luton) and Filmstock Film Festival.
Projects include professional training in all areas of filmmaking, (including all things technical and design related) with the highlight being the creation of an exciting new film school. There will also be chances to view a wide range of cinema at special events and the chance to develop projects that reflect the diversity of life around the county.
There are already lots of ideas being firmed up for new film related projects in Mid Beds, so if you would like to find out more about them, or if you have any ideas about film that you want to talk about please call 01462 611244 or e.mail artslink@midbeds.gov.uk
For all other enquiries call Neil Fox (Film Education Officer) on 01582 402200 or email him at filmelab@zerobalance.co.uk
The Andrews Dance Centre Specialist: Ballet, tap, disco - children and adults in the Biggleswade and Stotfold Area
45 The Baulk, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG10 0PX Contact: 01767 601127
Bedfordshire Youth Dance Company Specialist: Contemporary Dance. Lots of enthusiasm, energy required and you will want to work as part of a team. Ages: 11 - 18 years, boys and girls are welcome to join our Junior and Senior Companies Contact: Laura 07968 754677
Miss Alexandra Bryan, A.B.A.T.D Specialist: Teaching Tap, Modern, Ballet, National and Character to ages 3 to adult for shows, exams Contact: The Bryan Academy of Dance
34 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, Beds SG19 1HL
01767 681850
The Sarah Seamark School of Dance Specialist: Tap, modern for children Contact: 9 Meadow Walk, Henlow, Bedfordshire
01462 851233 DanceVybes Ages: various, see below
Tuesdays - 430pm 8yrs+
Wednesdays - 4.45pm 4-8yrs
Wednesdays - 5.30pm 4-8 yrs
Wednesdays - 8.00pm Adults
Fridays - 5.30pm 8-14yrs Beginner
Fridays - 6.30pm 8-14yrs Intermediate
Saturdays - 9.15am Disco & Rock & Roll
6-14yrs Contact: Steff Massey on 07710 478 118 or
01234 781526 www.dancevybz.com
Ampthill Town Band Venue:Nottingham Rooms, Ampthill A well established brass band that performs for local events. Time: Monday 7:45pm - 9:30pm
Cost: £20 adult, £10 child For more information, please call: 01525 752320
Biggleswade Saturday
Morning Music School Venue: Stratton Upper School, Biggleswade
Tuition in strings, brass, wind, percussion,
voice, kindermusic and theory.
Time: Saturday 9:00am – 12:00noon
Cost: £25 per term, £10
for kindermusic
For more information, please call:
01234
316001
Shefford
Town Band Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Ampthill
Road, Shefford
Local wind band and also a junior band for
beginners Time: Thursday 7:45pm – 9:45pm Cost: £20/£10 pa
For more information, please call:
01462
813086
Peregrine Recorder Orchestra Venue:Ickwell Village Hall Concerts and demonstrations given - all proceeds go to charity. Full range of recorders: Garklein, Sopranino, Descant, Treble, Tenor, Bass, Great Bass, Contra Bass Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm There is also a training group that meet on alternate Thursdays Cost:£30 per annum or £10 per term www.peregrine-recorder-orchestra.org.uk
Progress Brass
Bedford Town Brass Band has a training band called PROGRESS BRASS
The Band meets on Thursday nights from 6.30pm – 7.45pm at The Reading and Recreation Club, 1 Barkers Lane, Bedford.The Band is open to all ages and youngsters are particularly welcome but must have the basic ability to play a brass instrument or percussion (and preferably
be able to read music).If you don’t have an instrument of your own, there is a range of loan instruments which are available to use free of charge.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please call Barry Breed on 01525 860834 (bazbreed@hotmail.com) or Sue Blunt on 01234 406015 PUKE Music Workshop See adverts left and below
Andre Allison School of Dancing Venue: Potton Community Centre
St Mary’s Church Hall, Potton
(Step, ballet and tap) Contact: 01767 261240 for more information.
Bedfordshire Youth Dance Company BYDC is looking for 11-18 yr olds - boys & girls with lots of energy and commitment who want to learn more about dance. Days: Wednesday & Thursday Times: Senior Company - Weds 6.30pm-8.30pm, Junior Company - Thurs 6.30pm-8.30pm Venue: Dance Studio @ University Of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford
Membership: £6 per annum (single), £10 (two from same family) Session Fees: £6 per 2 hr session (single), £10 (two from same family)
Fees are payable termly, in advance Contact: Laura 07968 754677 or bydc96@hotmail.com for more details Barrett Smith School of Dance Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Stanford Lane, Clifton
Ballet, tap and modern Time: Monday, Thursday and Friday Contact: 01462 811149 for more information
Georgina Howson Venue: Biggleswade Community College. Egyptian, Oriental Style Belly Dance Classes Time: Wednesday evenings Contact: 07879 822885 for more details
SNAP Dance is looking for helpers at their events, you will need to be trustworthy, responsible and reliable.
You will also need to be aged 16 or above.
Maybe you are getting too old to attend SNAP dances but would still like to be involved? Or maybe you have a
parent or other relative who could help?
For more details of how to become involved email your details including your name, age and any experience you may have
(not essential)
to: organiser@snapdance.org.uk
Note: All SNAP volunteer helpers are required to undergo a disclosure
(CRB) check.
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