What’s On

Friday 24th – Monday 27th August 2018 will be a fabulous weekend of events with free daytime activities and ticketed evening entertainment.  See our POP page for information and links to their website and Facebook page.

The Town Council will be hosting a Public Meeting to discuss the anti-social behaviour issues in the town.  It is planned for the meeting to take place at Potton Federation, Mill Lane, Potton SG19 2PG on Friday 7 September 2018 starting at 7:30 pm.  Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP for NE Bedfordshire will be attending.  More information to follow.

The 45th Annual Potton Show will be held at St Mary’s Hall and Field (SG19 2RP) on Saturday 8th September 2018 from 2 pm, with a Barn Dance in the evening in the Show marquee.  A Craft Fair will be hosted in the Show marquee from 12 pm until 5 pm on Sunday 9th September.
See the Potton Show website for more details.

Four Seasons Market Stalls include a good selection of the very best local produce, typically local meat, beer, vegetables, artisan bread, cheese, and preserves. There is always a selection of crafts, plants, tea and cakes. The Markets runs from 9am to 1pm in the square in the centre of Potton, surrounded by indispensable small shops. For more information, see this link.

Potton Apple Day will be held on Sunday 30th September 2018 in St Mary’s Church hall and field.  If you have apples, bring them along to turn into juice.  If not, come and help with the chopping and pressing or have your apples identified.  It’s thirsty work so CAMRA are on hand with a range of delicious local ciders.  There will be live music, a hog roast and much more.  The fun starts at 12 noon until 4pm, and is free entry.

The Autumn litter pick will take place this year on Saturday 13th October 2018.
If you would like to take part please come down to the Community Centre in Brook End between 10 am and 2 pm.  All litter pickers, gloves, bags and Hi Viz jackets will be supplied.
Refreshments will be served to all that attend.

The Chairman of the Council, Cllr Angus Macdonald, will be holding his Civic Service this year on Sunday 14th October at St. Mary’s Church, Potton and it has been confirmed that HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis will be attending.