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All you need to know about events, live music, fairs, fetes and festivals, concerts, exhibitions and everything else to do in your leisure time in or near Bedford
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Bedford International Kite Festival & Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Now in its tenth successive year, Bedford International Kite festival returns to Russell Park for another showcase of kites from the four corners of the globe including America, Canada, Japan, China, Germany, France Holland and Belgium as well as flyers from across the UK. The international guests will also participate in and run a number of workshops in local schools and community groups prior to the event. The programme throughout the weekend will feature kites never seen before in the UK and children’s and adults workshops in the kite marquee. The festival has the unique ability to engage and enable all ages to take part; anyone can fly a kite. A special arena for members of the public to fly their own or made in the workshop kites will also be onsite. Alongside the various demonstrations in the arena will be a whole host of other attractions, food and drink, entertainment, music and kite stalls specialising in kite equipment, clothes and other accessories. To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee we will be extending the event in 2012 to include an 'ITS A KNOCKOUT' competition on Monday 4th June and a music event on Tuesday 5th. Visit our website for further information.
Skirmish Outdoor Lasertag
Outdoor Lasertag events for the whole family From aged 8 upwards. No impact and no safety goggles needed and played in 30 acres of themed woodland arenas. All equipment included and camo suit. Try our new Cowboy town with bank and sherriffs office ,find the gold!
Free Windsurfing Sessions
Come along to try out windsurfing for FREE! This is a way to try out a new sport, and see how much fun can be had! WIindsurfing is a fun and energetic sport for all ages. The sessions will be provided by qualified instructors, and warm showers are available! Food and Drink will be available throughout the day for purchase. Hope to see you on the water soon! Booking is Essential
One week show: Alasdair Bright and Mark Cheng
An exhibition of paintings and illustrations
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at St James's Church
Informal service in the churchyard with Bedford Town Concert Brass on Sunday June 3,5pm; "New Queen, New Age" exhibition of memories and memorabilia in the church Sunday 3-Tuesday 5 and tea in the Church Barn 10.30-12.30 and 2pm-5pm Monday 4 and Tuesday 5.
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