Ampthill Town Council

The Community Cafe were pleased be the first official appointment for our newly elected Town Mayor Cllr Gary Summerfield and Mayoress Sue Summerfield.
Although it was very hot we had a great morning with entertainment by Pauline, singing and dancing, and of course coffee and cake.

At the Ampthill Town Council meeting last night, Cllr Gary Summerfield was elected Town Mayor for 2026/27 and Cllr Julia Jones as the Deputy Mayor. The Council wish them a successful year ahead.

We hope you can join us tomorrow 28th May at The Community Cafe. We will have live entertainment, and sing-a-long. All welcome.
Meet Friends, Make Friends.
The Community Cafe is delivered by Ampthill Town Council, Greensand Community Methodist Church & Respite at Home Volunteers West Mid Beds and Ivel Valley

The Drama Geezers will be providing interactive storytelling at The Pride Picnic on Sunday 7th June, come along and bring the family.
Full House Theatre

We are excited that The Drama Geezers will be performing at The Pride Picnic on Sunday 7th June.

Fun for all the family

☀️🎭Ampthill Arts Jam at Pride Picnic
The Drama Geezers present:
Now That’s What I Call A Story
Sunday 7th June
12.30pm & 2.30pm
Ampthill Park
Free event
For ages 3+

Join us for some family-friendly theatre this summer!

Get ready for an interactive storytelling extravaganza where children create a brand-new tale through imaginative play. Experience an enchanting journey where you’ll embark on a thrilling adventure, encounter captivating characters, intriguing places, and magical creatures.

What will happen and where will our travels lead us? It’s all up to the audience…🎭☀️

The Pride Picnic will be located between the West Car Park and The Cricket field. You can access the car park from Woburn road.

No need to book, just come along and join the fun!

Funded by: Ampthill Town Council

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Ampthill Charter Market, visit the market this Thursday for all your doggy treats!

Ampthill Charter Market, selection of garden plants and fresh cut flowers.

Ampthill Charter Market every Thursday in the town centre car park. Pop along between 8.00am to 2.00pm.

Community Archaeology Dig – Ampthill Park; 6th – 18th June.
Ampthill Town Council have made available free of charge, to Ampthill Residents only a limited number of places to participate in the dig as follows:-

Adults Dig for a Day.
Available to 17 year old and adults.
A full days archaeological dig alongside archeaologists.
Available dates as follows.
Monday 8th June, Thursday 11th June and Tuesday 16th June.

Families and Children Dig Club session.
Available to children 12 – 16years. Child / Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
These will be Full Day archaeological dig sessions.
Available dates Sunday 7th June and Saturday 13th June.

Adults and 16 and 17 year olds. Finds Handling sessions.
A full day session working on the items that have been found during the dig.
Available date Sunday 14th June

If you would like the opportunity to participate in any of the above, please email the Park Manager, [email protected] no later than 12.00noon on Friday 29th May. Successful applicants will be selected at random and informed by Monday 1st June.

In your email, please provide details of the activity you are applying for and date(s), whether your application includes a child or children. You can apply for more than one activity / date.
Successful applicants will need to provide details of home address in due course. These opportunities are only available to Ampthill Town residents.

Dig Ventures the appointed archaeologists will manage the activities and will communicate directly with successful applicants.