Meet ups 2025
Have a look below for all our confirmed meet up dates for the year ahead. And don't forget to click on the bold text to be taken to the websites of the venues and businesses we'll be working with to find out more about them.
4th January
The Kiln, Stewartby Club, Stewartby Way, MK43 9LJ
A lovely welcoming cafe in the heart of Stewartby. Amazing brownies, a warm welcome, and a perfect full English breakfast await. Also, Brendan, Bec and the team have been so good to us and welcomed us in many times, so how can we not visit them again?
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1st February
You may recognise The Bedford Rowing Club from our appearance on ITV. Serving good coffee, local beer and a great private hire venue for parties. We will be joined by Little Science Lab for a fun filled workshop of potions and slime! We are very excited for our first session of The Nomad Dads and Friends
1st March
Creams, 119-121 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NU
We love ice cream, and what better way to enjoy this dessert than to sit in at this 100 seater dessert parlour on the High street. Sponsors of the great Bedford Town FC. And a great place to bring the kids.
29th March
Child Development Centre, Kempston
Thanks to the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum for allowing us to use the CDC this month. We will be joined by Pickle & Pea Play for some great imagination play. Toy cars, soft play, craft activities. If you haven't been to a P&P play session, make sure you come along. You will not be disappointed. Also, we'll have someone from the BBPCF available to talk to, should you have any questions about your child's developmental needs or disabilities. We'll be here at the slightly earlier time of 10:30 - 12:00
26th April
If you're kids love pokemon, board games, lorcana or other similar games, they will love Geek Retreat. Though pokemon will have to wait until after because we'll be joined by Standing in the Wings production company for a drama workshop upstairs. Hosted by Kathryn, who has a wealth of knowledge and a great history of performance and production, she'll be tailoring her workshop to the young ones to give them a little sample of the performing arts with a sprinkling of Shakespeare for good measure
24th May
The Barn, from The Bedford Cheese Co, Cardington
Well worth a visit, a hidden gem of a cafe with a good menu, great deli cheese and meat selection, lovely coffee and an outside play area. It's also super friendly which just adds the icing on the cake
21st June
Our daddy day trip this year takes us to Herrings Green. A great local wildlife park, specialising in birds of prey. We'll be met by a Falconer and have the chance to handle some owls. This one is funded by ourselves but we've been given a great discount. This one is really exciting
19th July
A lovely place for a picnic and a walk. Bring a blanket, some sandwiches, a frisbee, whatever you like. A chance for some fresh air, a run around and maybe a sausage roll.
9th August
A picnic in the park. Footballs, frisbees and food. Bring along what you like and what you think will make for a good time
13th September
This is a new coffee house for us, so we're excited to give it a go. And if you're a Bedford Blues Rugby fan, you'll love it as they have their own merchandise shop within the cafe. They look they like havea good amount of space, and they were super friendly on the email too.
11th October
It's time to get arty! You for Coffee is attached to The Arc, which is a fantastic art shop, fun space, 'emporium of loveliness'. If you've ever walked past, you will have no doubt been drawn to look through their window at all the lovely things, bright colours and quirky goings on they have to offer. Also, we've been to the cafe before, it's also lovely with a great selection of cakes as well as good coffee.
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8th November
We've gone big here. STORYBOOK FESTIVAL is here! Coffee and breakfast from The Kiln. Our headline act is Toby's Tall Tales! Toby will bring his unique story telling style, involving the kids in character creation and storytelling. Bedfordshire Health Radio will be hosting a children's disco. Bright Emotions CIC will host an emotional literacy story and matching craft session. Mrs B's Book Club will be asking your children about their favourite books, so bring them along. Emi's Bookshelf with have the most up to date Usborne books for sale. And finally Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum shall be on hand with information and helpful advice on all things SEND. The best part is all tickets are free! But you do need to book, so head HERE to do so.
22nd November
More info to come when we confirm a venue, but this is a chance for us dads to get together, blow off a little steam, have a few drinks and enjoy a little well earned freedom.
6th December
Riseley Children's Centre & Community Hub
A change of venue, and somewhere new for us! And just to add a little excitement, we will be joined by Jo Jingles for a festive musical treat! Come and join us for some Christmassy fun and festive cheer.