Cople, Bedfordshire

Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
2022-06-04 12:00 - 23:00 UTC | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Noon – Cople Sports Bar opens
12.30-14.30 Sports on the playing fields: tug of war, footgolf, darts etc. All free other than Bar and BBQ
12.30-16.30 Flower Festival and cake competition in the Church
14.30 unil all gone – BBQ sponsored by Piggotts Butchers
15.00 to 19.30 Live music by Scraping the Barrel on the main stage and music quiz hosted by Miles
20.00 to late – The Five Bells hosts live music with Philla

Bring as picnic and come in fancy dress from the last 70 years

Barn Dance
2022-06-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
Friends of Cople Church
After the disappointment of having to cancel the Safari Supper in February, we are glad to announce that the Barn Dance is planned to go ahead. The last two years have taught us that we cannot say with absolute certainty, but the intention is to hold it at the usual location, Oak Farm, Northill on Saturday 25th June. The band, Kelly’s Eye, has been booked, so all we need is people to come and dance – or just eat the barbecued pork and drink from the bar. So, start practising your Dosey Does, Promenading and Stripping the Willow!
This is a very popular event, so I would suggest you get your ticket requests in early. Tickets will be priced at £17.50 and will go on sale immediately. We ask that tickets be paid for at time of request or at least before the night, and to make that easier the bank details for bank transfer payment can be found below. Remember to tell us of any dietary requirements.
We are looking at other events for later in the year – a repeat of the successful and popular Gin Night is a possibility – albeit tweaked, and there is the threat of another Panto. Oh yes there is!
These events are run to raise funds for the upkeep of All Saints Church in Cople. With two years of expenditure, with very little ability to raise funds, our bank balance is at its lowest since 2004, and the Friends charity was founded in 2003.
We are lucky that we have some people who make regular or one-off donations during the year which helps, so if you would like to make a donation, the bank details are as follows:
Bank: Lloyds
Sort Code: 309066
Account No: 03064452
Account Name: “The Friends of All Saints Church Cople”
And if you want to do gift aid, please contact Sally Gilpin, our treasurer on sally@sjtax.co.uk

The Graveyard Shift
2022-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Bedfordshire
Cople Graveyard Work Morning
We need volunteers to maintain the beauty and peace of the graveyard on Grange Lane.
Please contact either June on 01234 831705 or Rev’d Lynne Sandle at cmwvicar@gmail.com
Gardening equipment would be helpful so please contact us for what to bring

Bashers Trophy
2022-08-26 18:00 - 21:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The annual rounders match of Cope V Cardington held on the playing fields by the Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople
Bar opens 6pm, also raffle and cakes on sale
Match starts 6.30pm
Funds raised shared between the Friends group in each village.
If you wish to play, umpire or score please contact Sally Gilpin by email sally@sjtax.co.uk
Participation £5

Oktoberfest
2022-10-15 12:00 - 23:00 | Five Bells, 1-3 Northill Road, Cople, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TU, United Kingdom
Live Music from RedLight Fever, Jellyfish, Hot Mess, Woolly Hat and guests
Beer!! Music!! Food!!
German beer and freshly cooked food from a local butcher
Celebrate with Sue Ryder
Live Music from 1.30pm

Wear it Pink
2022-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Raising funds for breast cancer research
Live Music from Wolly Hat, Philla and Donna Samuels
Raffle (prize donations welcome)
Every Welcome

Gin Night - CANCELLED
2022-10-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Friends of All Saints Church, Cople – Gin Night

Sadly, we have had to cancel the Gin Night scheduled for Saturday 22nd October.
Unfortunately, we sold very few tickets, which meant the event could not go ahead. The events we organise are to raise money for the upkeep of All Saints Church Cople, but as with every occasion like the one planned, there are expenses. The ticket sales we had with a little over a week to go would not have covered the costs we would have incurred, so we had no option but to cancel.
Thank you to those who did commit to tickets, and we apologise for the cancellation.
The next event we are planning is the Safari Supper at the end of February, for which more details will be provided in the near future
Miles Tetley

The Friends are pleased to announce that another gin night will be held on the evening of Saturday 22nd October in the Village Hall.

Ticket price is £17.50 per person, which will include your first gin or 2 soft drinks, plus the food we will be serving. Feel free to bring along crisps or nuts etc. and remember to tell us when you purchase your tickets if you have any dietary requirements.
Tickets must be paid for before the evening, and the easiest to pay for them is by bank transfer.

The Friends bank account details are:
Bank: Lloyds
Sort Code: 309066
Account No: 03064452
Account Name: “The Friends of All Saints Church Cople”

Doors open at 19:30, and Charlie Porter will be giving a talk revolving around Cople in the first half of the evening, with music in the second half. Seating will be communal as last year, so there is no need to make up a party – a great way to get to know people.
There will be a bar selling wine, beer, cider, and soft drinks if you need a break from gin or it is not your tipple of choice.
There will be a raffle, so prize donations will be gratefully received, and at the end of the evening part used bottles of gin will be auctioned.

If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact:
Miles Tetley – 07738 999340 or milotetley@gmail.com
Charlie Porter – 07790 335284

We look forward to seeing you there.

Christmas Tree Festival
2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Our local Church will be holding its decorated Christmas Tree Festival
Cople Church Christmas Tree Festival mini bazaar and raffle
Saturday 10th December 10am – 4pm
All welcome
Vote for your favourite tree.
Refreshments available
Free Entry
If you would like to decorate a tree, or have any queries please contact June on 01234 831705
email: juneshanahan748@btinternet.com

Christmas Celebration
2022-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
All Saints’ Church, Cople welcomes everyone to a concert to celebrate a magical start to the festive season in the company of friends.
.The programme includes music, poetry and well-loved carols.
There are no tickets for this event; come early to get a comfortable seat & enjoy a glass of mulled wine with us.
There will be a Retiring collection In support of the homeless for the charity ‘SMART’, Prebend Street, Bedford.

Safari Supper
2023-02-25 19:00 - 23:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Friends of Cople Church will be selling tickets from January for the Safari Supper, which has always been one of our best supported events.
The date is set for Saturday 25th February 2023.
The evening starts off in the church where guests find out which host’s home they will visit for their starter, then onto somewhere else for their main and then back to the church for desserts, a drink and the raffle draw.
We are always happy to have new volunteer hosts, so please contact me if you want to host 4-6 guests for a starter or main course. Meal preparation expenses can be claimed back.
The ticket price will include a welcome drink as well as a three-course meal, so it is great value for money, & is an excellent way of meeting new people, especially if you are new to the village.
We are reviewing the exact format of the evening, given we need a certain number of host volunteers for starters & main course, however we would keep the safari element of the evening, but some aspects may change.
Tickets £17.50, price includes a Welcome Drink and 3-course meal
Wine will be on sale but feel free to bring your own
For offers of help or tickets please contact Miles Tetley 07738 999340 / milotetley@gmail.com or Charlie Porter 07790 335284

Willington Village Market
2023-03-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Willington Village Hall, Willington, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Sprint Market
Willington Village Hall, Church Road MK44 3PY
Handmade crafts and cakes, Mother’s Day and Easter Gifts
Spring plants, shrubs. Fresh local produce, honey and preserves
Cafe for teas, coffee, bacon rolls and cakes
Info or book a stall: contact Sarah on sjewers1@gmail.com or Emma at 07905 281629

Village Litter Pick
2023-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
If you would like to be involved and help keep Cople litter free
Meet at the parking bay outside the Church
Please wear suitable footwear
Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be provided
Contact: Navin Sankersingh 07595 426887

Summer Organ Concerts
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | St Lawrence, Church End, Willington, Bedfordshire, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3PX, United Kingdom
At Cople sister’s church, St Lawerence’s Church, Willington
Celebrating our 10th year, our Summer Organ concerts are on the last Sundays of April through to September.
Enjoy the music, played this month by DAVID WILLIAMS.
Entry is free, with donations going to the Organ Fund.
Tea and cakes available.
St. Lawrence’s Church, Church End, Willington, MK44 3PX

King Charles III's Coronation
2023-05-06 11:00 - 23:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Celebrate the coronation at the Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople
Social Club opens 11am
Start the day with an IPA and breakfast bun
Coronation Ceremony on the big screen

Midday onwards – Flower Festival at the Church

2pm – 6pm Picnic in the park:
Cocktails, beer, BBQ, Music Quiz
Live music with the Original Old Hatt
Fancy dress competition – as though you’ve travelled from 1953!
7pm to late at the Five Bells – live music with the 59’ers and Philla

Cople Sale Trail
2023-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Sell from your front garden
Set up a stall to sell all those things you no longer need
Mini fete and refreshments at Cople Church
Maps will be available on our Facebook page nearer the time, and from the Church on the day
Funds raised from the stall fees will go to Cople Church
Just £5 to register your stall
Contact Julie at jjscherrer@gmail.com or call 01234 838623

Friends Barn Dance
2023-06-24 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
Tickets are available from Miles at milotetley@gmail.com 07738 999340 or Charlie 07790 335284
Dancing to Kelly’s Eye
Paul’s Perfect Pig Roast and Vegetarian Option
Please inform us of any dietary requirements before the night
Licensed Bar
Tickets £17.50

Bug Hunt
2023-06-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Bedfordshire
Outdoor Church Bug Hunt
Benefice of Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington
Sheerhatch Primary School, Cople site MK44 3TH
Contact cmwforestchurch@gmail.com

Listening to Birds
2023-07-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Sheerhatch Lower School, Willington Road, Cople, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH, United Kingdom
Outdoor Church, listening to birds
Benefice of Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington
Sheerhatch Primary School, Cople Site
RSVP with dietary requirements to cmwforestchurch@gmail.com

Guided Farm Walk (rescheduled)
2023-08-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Wood End Farm, Wood End Farm, Water End, Cople, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TZ, United Kingdom
Please note: this event was originally scheduled for 15th July

Charlie and Carolyn Porter will host a guided farm walk at Wood End farm, followed by a BBQ.

The cost will be £10 for adults and £5 for children under 14 The ticket price includes a burger or sausage and a soft drink. There will be no bar, though soft drinks will be available.

This event is on behalf of the Friends of Cople Church

The walk will last about 1.5 hours and will be about 1.5 miles over grass fields and farm tracks. So, attendees should wear suitable walking shoes, and need to be able to complete the walk, which means it may not be suitable for very small children.

As we are hoping to see wildlife, we won’t be able to take dogs, and it will be weather dependent, so may be cancelled at short notice. For this reason, please register your interest with Miles by Saturday 8th July, on milotetley@gmail.com so we can communicate with everyone if cancellation is necessary.

Payment will be taken on the day, and we do have a card machine.
(NB for Wood End Farm, although the postcode is MK44 3TZ, from Northill Road turn into Water End and drive to the very end of the road)

Rounders V Cardington
2023-08-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The rounders match between Cople and Cardington
I’ve listed it as 6pm but this is a guess, hopefully further details will become available

Cople Proms
2023-09-02 14:00 - 21:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Celebrating George Michael
2.00pm Bluebird
2.45pm Rober J Hunter
3.30pm Apollo
4.5pm Black Ridge
6.00pm Woolly Hat
7.15pm Rhubarb
8.20pm Proms Choir
8.50pm The George Michael Experience
Plus
Emma on the decks, BBQ, Hog roast, Outside bar, Pimms and cocktails, Kids entertainment
Everyone welcome
Enter via Village Hall, charity donations on the gate
Licensed Bar, BBQ, Kids Entertainment
To be held on the playing fields, Grange Lane, Cople, Beds MK44 3TT

Litter Pick
2023-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedfordshire
Village Litter Pick
Be involved for just 1 hour and help keep Cople litter free
Meet at the parking bay outside the Church
Please wear suitable footwear
Hi-viz jackets, gloves, litter pickers and bags provided
Contact Navin Sankersingh 07595 426887

Wear It Pink Night
2023-10-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Wear it Pink Night
Live music from Woolly Hat
Guest singers
Raffle
Entrance is free but donations are gratefully received, Barclay’s Bank has promised to fund-match, provided a target is reached, so do help to support the event.
Raising money for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity: Breast Cancer Now

Italian Night
2023-11-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Christmas Market and Lights Switch On
2023-12-02 13:00 - 17:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Cople Christmas Switch On
This year starts a new tradition by bringing us all together to celebrate our fantastic village at Christmas time!
Join us at All Saints Church for a variety of artisan stalls selling beautifully crafted gifts and decorations, from 1pm
Take your time and wander around from 1pm to 5pm, treating yourselves and others.
Follow the signs across to Santa’s Grotto! (1pm).
Warm up with hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies ready to sing along with the Church choir and Sheerhatch Primary School (2.30pm), as we celebrate this festive season with traditional Christmas carols.
Tree lights switch on around 5pm followed by the village light switch on.
The magic continues with a children’s Christmas party held in the Five Bells pub, Sports & Social Club, 6pm to 7.30pm. Donations for the children’s party food and drinks will be welcome (contact heidirobinsonpc@gmail.com)
Bring your loved ones and gather around the Christmas tree decorated by children of Sheerhatch Primary School, for the Christmas light switch on and admire our village in a new lit-up way!
Happy holidays from Cople Parish Council.

Foodbank Collection
2023-12-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Bedfordshire
The quarterly Cople foodbank collection
Please leave food donations in clear site where collectors can easily see them as they drive by
All donated items are welcome, but those specifically requested are tinned rice pudding, long life sponge puddings, long life fruit juice, jars of jam, tinned fruit, dried pasta, packets of rice, tea bags, tinned meat, bottles of squash, cereal.
The previous September collection totalled 90Kg providing 214 much needed meals.
Total donations this year to date have been 298Kg or 707 meals.
Many thanks
The Cople foodbank volunteer team

Christmas Dance Party
2023-12-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Cople Sports & Social Club presents…
Philla and Dangerous Brian’s
CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY
Live music and disco
Tickets £5 from bill.glover@btinternet.com

England V Wales Rugby & Beer Festival
2024-02-10 14:00 - 22:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
We’ll be showing the England v Wales Rugby whilst simultaneously holding a mini beer festival accompanied by some of Carl Billing’s finest pies.
Everyone is welcome – the more the merrier
More details, correct times etc to come

Knit & Stitch
2024-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery or just bring yourself
Includes chat and coffee + cake
