Eastlife Spring 2020

beginners or for those who have had a go before. Price £35.
Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG
01279 710200. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
SPECIAL EVENTS
29-Mar Bedford HOLI Festival
The Indian spring festival of colours. Come and enjoy the splash.
Free entry.
St Mary’s Garden, Sy Mary’s Street, Bedford
28-29 Mar NGS Gardens Open For Charity
Visitors can enjoy the spring bulbs in the lime walk, sundial garden
and view the famous Old Palace garden, childhood home of
Queen Elizabeth I. The adjoining woodland garden is at its best in
spring with masses of naturalised daffodils and bluebells.
Hatfield House, Great North Rd, Hatfield AL9 5HX.
01707 287010. www.hatfield-house.co.uk
05-Apr Tudor Legacies
Visitors will have the exciting opportunity to interact and engage
with the six wives of Henry VIII. The Real Housewives Of Hampton
Court. Find out what it was really like to be married to one of
history’s most infamous kings. Come and meet the personalities
behind the portraits as all six wives regale you with their own
individual experiences within a royal court full of scandal, intrigue
and beheadings.
Hatfield House, Great North Rd, Hatfield AL9 5HX.
01707 287010. www.hatfield-house.co.uk
10-13 Apr Easter Weekend Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless Brunch with tea and coffee from 10am to 12pm for £30
per person including prosecco. £10 upgrade to include Gin and
Tonics.
The Bedford Swan, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 1RW
www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
7-10 May Living Crafts
Perfect for craft lovers, Living Crafts is a one-stop creative
and shopping experience showcasing the talents and skills
of hundreds of acclaimed designer-makers. Celebrating
contemporary, British craft of an exceptional standard, visitors to
Living Crafts can buy unique designs or commission beautifully
crafted work direct from the specially selected makers
Hatfield House, Great North Rd, Hatfield AL9 5HX.
01707 287010. www.hatfield-house.co.uk
09-May I’m A Celebrity Murder Mystery Night Dinner And
Show
“I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” celebrities are dropped
into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges
designed to test their survival skills, but its not just votes that
are making them drop like flies. Join in for a night of fun, creepy
crawlies, bush tucker trials and tasty bites.
Bedford Corn Exchange, 13 St Paul’s Square, Bedford MK40 1SL
www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
7-8 Mar 4th Three Counties Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Up to 40 top quality dealers from all over England offering a wide
range of furniture, silver, glass, paintings, porcelain, jewellery,
lighting, brass, watercolours and militaria, plus other quality
vintage items. A great day out at a superb venue with parking and
refreshment facilities. Open: Sat 10:30am - 5pm, Sun 10:30am -
4:30pm. Admission: £2.50
The Lockyer Suite, The Rufus Centre, Flitwick MK45 1AH
15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May & 21 Jun Ware Antiques &
Collectors Fair plus Flea Market
30 stands with dealers of mixed antiques, collectables and
flea market items. Free parking, disabled toilets, food and drink
available. Open 10am - 4pm. Admission £1 / 50p for concessions.
Age Concern Hall, Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE
15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May & 21 Jun Biggleswade Antique &
Vintage Fair
With a plethora of eye-catching gems at every turn, no matter what
you’re looking for, somebody at the Antiques & Vintage Fair will
be selling it. Over 45 stalls with a huge range of antiques including
silver and enamel, quality and costume jewellery, decorative
antiques, mid-century homeware. Ample parking and a visit must
include a stop at the on-site café to refuel. Open: 9.30am - 4pm.
Admission: £2, children under 16 free.
The Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH
7 Mar, 4 Apr & 2 May Bedfordshire’s Antiques & Collectors
Fair St Pauls
Jewellery, books, pictures, silver, small items of furniture, pottery,
stamps, postcards and more. At some Fairs there may also be a
few sellers of vintage, retro and small handmade items. These Fairs
help raise funds for the Church’s good causes around the world.
Church café open during the fair. Disabled entrance and toilets.
Church café open all day. Admission £1, children free.
Open 10am - 4pm.
St Pauls Church, St Pauls Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ
08-Mar Potters Bar Antique & Vintage Fair
Over 50 stalls with a huge range of antiques and vintage including
silver and enamel, quality jewellery, vintage accessories, costume
jewellery, china, glass, ephemera, treen and much much more.
Open from 10am to 4pm. Admission is £2 and entry is free for
children under 16.
The Wyllotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2HN
01480 382432
22 Mar & 26 Apr P.B’s Antiques & Collectors Fair
Antiques & collectables, jewellery, pottery, linens, glass, toys,
wooden items, curios and much more. On-site cafe and toilets.
Plenty of parking including disabled and wheelchair access.
Open 9.30am - 3.30pm. Admission £1.
Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill MK45 2HX
22 Mar, 26 Apr, 24 May & 28 Jun White Knight Bushey
Meads School Fair
A well established fair with up to 70 dealers in two halls. The
dealers offer quality antiques, collectables and toys of interest to
young and old alike. Open 8.30am - 3pm.
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey WD23 4PA
29-Mar The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal Fair
There’s always a good range of medals and militaria - offered by
some of the country’s leading dealers. Ample free parking and
good catering facilities. Admission £4 during preview hours, 9am -
10am. £2.50 from 10am - 2pm.
Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, WD3 2AQ
29 Mar & 31 May Berkhamsted Antique and Collectors
Fair
Over 110 stands. Doors open trade 8am. Public 9.30am.
Close 4pm.
Berkhamsted Sports Centre, Berkhamsted HP4 3QQ
10-May The Little Hadham Village Hall Antiques Fair
An established fair known for its wide range of quality antiques at
reasonable prices. Open: 9.30am - 4pm (Trade 9am).
Admission: £1.
Little Hadham Village Hall, SG11 2BP
31-May Big St Albans Antique & Vintage & Fair
This huge indoor venue will be packed full of stalls selling all
manner of weird and wonderful items. From quality antiques, to
vintage fashion, furniture to jewellery, collectables, curios or art.
Whether it’s that unusual gift or that cool period piece for your
home, there really will be something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Oaklands College, St Albans Campus, Hatfield Road, AL4 0JA
07519 276507.
www.haddonevents.co.uk
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