Cople, Bedfordshire

St John’s Starlight Walk
2016-09-24 | St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger, Bedfordhsire, United Kingdom
Would you like to take part in this year’s Starlight Walk and remember a loved one?
Join us as we walk around the grounds and local countryside on the 24 September 2016, it’s also a great way to raise money for your local hospice.
Get those walking shoes ready and book: www.sueryder.org/stjohns/starlightwalk
The starlight Walk will take place within the St John’s Hospice grounds and surrounding countryside, and will include a shorter 5km option as well as the usual 10km.
The night kicks off with entertainment on the main stage including a clubbercise warm up in-line with our Ibiza theme, so there is sure to be something to keep you motivated!
What do I need? The route will be lit where possible, but you may like to bring your own torch, or better yet, support a great cause and buy one of ours!
There will be hot drinks, food and merchandise available.
If you would also like to volunteer on the night please call 01767 642412, alternatively you can make a donation by emailing stjohnsfundraising@suerydercare.org.
Registration fee Adult £20
Last year’s event raised £65,000. This year St John’s Hospice requires £2.7 million to keep its doors open and continue to provide the care so many patients and their families need.
Please accept our apologies and note that dogs may not be brought along to this event.

Cardington Fun afternoon
2016-09-17 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Cardington Village Hall, Cardington, Bedford
Come and join us as we raise awareness & much needed funds for The Alzheimer’s Society.
A fun packed afternoon for all the family with a variety of table-top sales of crafts, previously loved items also tombola’s, competitions & raffles.
Refreshment’s including hot & cold drinks, cakes, biscuits & homemade icecream will be available.
Plus a B-B-Q, mini Fairground & Bouncy Castle, weather dependent.
Entry Fee….Tickets £1 Adults….Children under 16 free.
Tickets can then be placed into a draw for the DOOR PRIZE kindly donated by The Summerhill Farm Shop, Cardington.

Warden Abbey Vineyard Open Day
2016-09-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Warden Abbey Vineyard, Bedford Road, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The Community Vineyard
Open Day and Wine Sale
Bedfordshire’s oldest vineyard is 30 this year! Discover the hidden secrets of the medieval vineyard and abbey, why and how the monks made wine, and how we care for the vines all year round.
There will be tours, wine tastings, (see timetable below) other local food stalls, a “pop up” wine school, BBQ and other refreshments.
Warden Abbey wines will be available to taste & buy (cash and cheques only please).
Aa rare opportunity to visit both the vineyard and the historic Warden Abbey building which is being thrown open by the Landmark Trust.
Located near Old Warden, the vineyard is now run by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity as a community vineyard which is cared for all year round by volunteers and works with other local charities and schools. The Open Day is organised by the Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard and is our main fundraiser of the year, to raise funding to keep this historic vineyard for the community.
BBQ lovers are in for a treat! World Food Championship winners ‘The Wonky Donkeys’ will be heading up the BBQ. These guys are quite simply the best, having racked up the following accolades:
– 3 x World Food Championships ( Las Vegas 2013, 2014 ; Orlando 2015)
– 2 x UK Chilli Champions ( 2013 & 2014)- 2014 World Chilli Champions
– Leading UK BBQ Championship team
– International Qualifiers for the World Food Championships 2016 in Alabama in the premier category of BBQ
Open 11 am to 4 pm. Entry: Adults £2, accompanied children free. Free parking on site
The vineyard is on a gentle slope and the ground is uneven and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
Our wine is available to buy on the day (cash/cheques) only.
Information and Programme Details

Green Initiative Plan
2016-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Drop in session at which residents will have further opportunities to input into the Plan. However, we are particularly keen that all interested residents are able to attend this first workshop to help shape the Plan, representing your interest in the future of Cople Parish and its environment.
More information

Kempston Fun Day 2016
2016-08-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Addison Howard Park, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8PN, United Kingdom
Admission: Free
Car Parking: Readily available for £1.
This popular event has been running for many years and aims to provide fun and entertainment for families in Kempston, Bedford and the local areas.
The main entertainment for 2016 will be presented by “The Wild Bunch” who will perform Wild West shows, with a background of some static displays.
Profits will primarily support local needy people and organisations in the Kempston & Bedford areas; plus other local charities supported by Bedford Lions Club
Several charity and trade stalls plus children’s rides, have already confirmed attendance, There will also be ice cream and buffet stalls
More details

Porky Quiz
2016-08-13 19:00 - 22:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Biggleswade Ivel Rotary Club
Teams of six
Sausage Supper
Licensed bar
£10 pp
Proceeds in aid of community and Rotary charities

CopleFest 2016
2016-08-06 14:00 - 22:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Cople Music Festival will this year be bigger and better than ever, staring earlier at 2pm we have a fantastic line up of musicians in 2016 including some of the usual favourites like the fantastic Leon Bratt, Bootleg Zoo and the School choir to a couple of brand new artists and an Eclectic mix of some of our local bands, with break ups and reforms aplenty (that’s Rock and Roll for you).
Two stages run alternatively: Main Stage and the Acoustic Stage
One major addition will be the Grand Finale Firework Display at 9.50pm, so please come along and support us and our local Charities on Saturday the 6th August 2106 from 2pm till 10pm
Bar, Pig Roast, Raffle and various other stands will all be available
Don’t forget the Sports Club will have the usual precursor on the evening of Friday the 5th and we are hoping for a music quiz at the Five Bells on Sunday the 7th to round the weekend off
Bill Glover 07850 351435 or 01234 831827
Adults £5, Free for under 16s

Cople Music Festival - Social Evening
2016-08-05 18:00 - 22:30 | Cople Sports and Social Club, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Live and Unhinged Acoustic Night
The proms night at Cople Sports and Social Club will take place this evening, local musicians and friends will be providing the live entertainment and the BBQ will be on.
Acoustic Hatt, Max Milligan and surprise guests
Door and bar open 6pm
Live entertainment from 8pm
We will be open on Saturday 6th August the day of the proms.

Art and Crafts, St John's Hospice
2016-07-30 10:00 - 2016-07-31 16:00 | St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger, Bedfordhsire, United Kingdom
An affordable range of art, jewellery, prints, ceramics, textiles and sculpture
Tea/coffee and cake
A percentage of sales and refreshments go to St John’s Hospice

Green Infrastructure Workshop
2016-07-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Stakeholder Workshop for the Cople Parish Green Infrastructure (GI) Plan to identify proposed enhancements for an area’s public access, wildlife, heritage and landscape.
More information

Barn Dance
2016-07-16 19:30 - 23:00 | Oak Farm, Bedford Rd, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AW
The very popular, annual barn dance
Tickets £13.50 from committee members, phone 07837 105964
Oak Farm is about 1 mile south of Cople. Follow the Northill Road and at the top of the hill turn right onto the farm track, opposite the road to Moggerhanger.

Cople Church Fete
2016-06-25 00:30 - 16:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
The Church Fete and Novelty dog show with the Grand Draw
Please come along with friends and family
Bouncy castle, Punch & Judy Show, stalls galore, Coconut Shy, teas, barbecue lunches, Pimms tent, grand draw 3pm
We hope to have a homemade jam /marmalade stall at the fete. If you have a pot to spare after your jam making please contact June who will be happy to collect.
Any preserves, pickles and chutneys very welcome.
Great Cople Bake-Off
We are planning to hold a baking competition. It’s a chance for everyone to dust off their baking tins and make something scrumptious.
Children up to 12 years are free to enter and are invited to make a plate of decorated biscuits, can be any flavour, shape or design.
For Adults (12 years upwards) there is a 50p entry fee and you are invited to make a sponge cake (either round or loaf tin) any flavour, filling or topping of your choice. It can be your best tried and tested Victoria
Sandwich or something a little different, maybe a fresh cream or fruit filling, whatever you fancy.
We can’t promise that Mary Berry will be a guest judge, but we can promise that the judges will taste all the entries! Each child that enters will receive a small gift and prizes will be awarded for both first place and runners up.
Bring your entry along and support the fete, all entries welcome.
Fete Plant Stall
If you are sorting out your garden and you have spare plants that might sell at the fete I would love to hear from you, Ged Peeke 01234 838379
Novelty Dog Show
at 1pm, entries from 12.30pm, register on the day or phone 07711 680984

Strawberry Fair
2016-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Cople Village Hall, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Cople Over 60’s Club
Tombola, Craft, Toys, Books, White Elephant and Cake Stalls
Admission £1

Vineyard Tour
2016-05-28 | Warden Abbey Vineyard, Bedford Road, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Discover the secrets of Bedfordshire’s medieval vineyard and their community project
Your tour
You will be met by the vineyard manager or one of our experienced volunteers.
The tour takes about 1.5 – 2 hours and includes: a walk and talk around the vineyard discussing the history of the vineyard from its medieval origins to modern times, the varieties of vines and their care, the challenges of growing vines in our climate, and the modern English wine industry, as well as our community vineyard project and the special role played by our volunteers.
Round off your visit with a tasting of a couple of our wines.
If you would like to take a bottle or two home with you the wines will be available to buy at the end of your tour (cash or cheque only please).
Booking
Please note it is essential to book on to your tour in advance as there is limited space.
£8/head for adults (accompanied children free).
£5/head for Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard members + 1 guest
Contact us to book your tour: 07981 113714 or email info@wardenvineyard.org.uk
Two tours today: 11am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Bulky Waste
2016-05-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Bedfordshire
Collection of Bulky Waste
Please take your domestic waste to the following locations
Rye Crescent/Willington Road: 8.30am to 10am
Water End/Northill Road: 10am to 11am
Village Hall, Grange Lane: 11am to 12.30pm
Times are approximate, allow for travel times between sites
Do not leave rubbish at the site if the collection vehicles are not there

Moggerhanger Plant Sale 2016
2016-05-20 10:00 - 2016-05-22 16:00 | Little Orchard, Moggerhanger, 36 Blunham Road, Chalton, Moggerhanger , Bedfordhsire, MK44 3RA, United Kingdom
Friday 20th May: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 21st May: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCHES, CREAM TEAS
Sunday 22nd May: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CREAM TEAS
Raffle – Cake Stall – Pickles & Preserves
Bedding plants, hanging baskets, tomato plants, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials and much more
All proceeds to St. John’s Church

Village Litter Pick
2016-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Meet at the parking bay outside the Church
If you would like to be involved and help keep Cople litter free
Please wear suitable footwear. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided

Birdsong Walk - Cople
2016-05-14 07:00 - 09:30 | All Saints Church, Cople, Grange Lane, Cople, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Meet at the Church at 7am followed by an (optional) breakfast at the lovely Five Bells, Cople at 8.30am. Breakfast is a very reasonable £5. Please book with myself by the end of April so I can let
David and Agatha know how many breakfasts will be needed. My email is below or just let me know if you see me around the village.

Italian Evening
2016-05-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Bedfordshire
The Friends of Cople Church will be holding an Italian evening.
Tickets for this event will be £13.50 and this will include a 3 course meal and a quiz evening.
If you would like tickets please get in touch with one of the committee.
Julia Moore 07837 105964

Willington Dovecote and Stables
2016-04-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Willington Dovecote, Church End, Willington, Bedfordshire, MK44 3PX, United Kingdom
The National Trust’s Tudor 16th-century stone dovecote and stable building in Willington will be open today

Spring Art Exhibition
2016-04-16 10:00 - 2016-04-17 16:00 | Northill Village Hall, Ickwell Rd, Northill, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AA, United Kingdom
Biggleswade and District Art Society Spring Art Exhibition
Northill Village Hall (opposite the church)
Free Admission • Original Paintings for Sale • Tea & Home-made Cakes • Raffle

For more information please call Karen on 07957 539594 or visit www.biggleswade-art-society.co.uk

Birdsong Walk - Willington
2016-04-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Willington Village Hall, Willington, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Starting from Willington Village Hall (Memorial Hall) for an hour’s walk. There is an optional breakfast in the Willington Village Hall afterwards – Willington Village Market will also be on in the hall after the walk with lots of lovely things to buy, at 10am.
