Flitwick Town Council

22/10/2026

🎥📅Wednesday 28th: FREE Movie Day at The Rufus Centre Flitwick.

A little something to do during the half-term❗

11am - Spies in Disguise (PG)

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril.

Running time: 102 minutes

2pm - Dolittle (PG)

After his wife's death, the eccentric, famed doctor and veterinarian of Victorian England, John Dolittle (Robert Downey, Jr.) isolates himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with his animals for company. When Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) falls ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to go on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and encounters wondrous creatures.

Running time: 101 minutes

⚠Please note: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Choose your seats and book your free tickets here>
https://therufuscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

21/10/2026

🏡🗑️ Neighbourhood Litter Pick Competition

We've had a great response so far to our Litter Pick Competition, with five separate groups signed up to clean their chosen areas in Flitwick.😀

There's still time to join in. The competition is being held over two weekends: 📆24-25 October and 31 October-1 November.

Help keep Flitwick clean and be in with a chance of winning the title of Cleanest Street in Flitwick!

We're encouraging neighbours to come together and litter pick in their local area. Choose a street, park, or community space, then gather your friends, family, and neighbours to help make a difference.

Once you've registered, we'll provide all the information you need, including:
- Litter-picking equipment
- Collection details
- Event information

Simply scan the QR code to sign up or follow the link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

20/10/2026

🎥📱✍️ Love creating content that makes an impact?

We're looking for a Digital Communications & Marketing Officer to help showcase the work of the Town Council, deliver creative campaigns, and promote everything from community events and services to business opportunities at The Rufus Centre.

If you're creative, organised, and passionate about engaging communities, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is offered at 20 hours per week.

📅 Closing date: 18th November
Interviews: w/c 23rd November

To view the full job description and download a job application form, visit our website > https://www.flitwick.gov.uk/about-your-council/vacancies/

If you would like a pack sent to you, please call 01525 631900 or email [email protected].

For an informal discussion about the role and its responsibilities, please give us a call.

19/10/2026

🍂 Discover a New View of the Arboretum! 🍂

Thanks to the hard work of the Manor Park volunteer group, two new entrances have been created into the Arboretum. One access point at the top provides an easier route that avoids the dip, while a second entrance near the lake helps visitors bypass areas that can become wet during the winter months.

These new routes open up fresh perspectives across the parkland and make it even easier to enjoy this beautiful space. Why not take an autumn stroll and explore the stunning seasonal colours on display? 🍁🍃

A huge thank you to our volunteers for helping make Manor Park more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. 💚

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19/10/2026

The next Town Council meeting takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 20th October, at 7.45pm.

Members of the public are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Rufus Centre Flitwick or remotely via Teams.

There is an open public session at the beginning and end of the meeting, during which you can ask any questions.

The link to join the meeting online and the agenda can be found here> https://bit.ly/4sbqYWZ
Supporting papers> https://bit.ly/4yodCbt

18/10/2026

🎄🧑‍🎄 Join Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts, for the Over 60s Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 15th December at The Rufus Centre Flitwick.

This promises to be a fabulous afternoon with a two-course festive meal and entertainment, fundraising for the Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity, which this year is supporting Magpas Air Ambulance and local community projects.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning via the link below or pop down to the Town Council reception during office hours.
https://bit.ly/45z5AB9

16/10/2026

🏡🗑️ Neighbourhood Litter Pick Competition - it's not too late to sign up!

Starting next weekend 📆24-25 October & weekend 📆 31 October-1 November.

Help keep Flitwick clean and be in with a chance of winning the title of Cleanest Street in Flitwick!

We're encouraging neighbours to come together and litter pick in their local area. Choose a street, park, or community space, then gather your friends, family, and neighbours to help make a difference.

Once you've registered, we'll provide all the information you need, including:
- Litter-picking equipment
- Collection details
- Event information

Simply scan the QR code to sign up or follow the link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rpXpQJp4M06Vs8UVAepsSs_JN0Tu-8lCnBzoSMcL4ylUNzJDNU5YOTUxUjFXRlFaV0s1VVFIWkg5Vy4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawU9c0xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUxtSTR6eUw3bGx1VUdzVHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewBTBdcIRGo32ybmqD7ApqIsRoq8FmaLQJwPB1L2lRXo-1AoG4vcHiIH1mC8_aem_cOojmALn2yaZGkvm137BZw

14/10/2026

🌞 Perfect weather this morning for our volunteer session at the Nature Park, Maulden Road, led by Guy Lambourne from Wasseldine.

🍂 Thank you to everyone who joined us, working together with the Public Realm Team to cut 50 trial plots of hazel to start us on our journey to coppice hazel!

The initial cutting of young hazel stems close to ground level to establish a healthy coppice stool. This encourages vigorous new shoots to grow from the base, creating a dense, multi-stemmed structure that can be managed through a future rotational coppicing cycle.

If you want to know more about the Nature Park and how you can volunteer, please email [email protected] or call 01525 631900.

13/10/2026

Information on free training courses and employability support next Wednesday 21st October, with the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy.

Free coffee morning for local residents! 🍰☕

Looking to boost your skills, gain qualifications, or get support into work? Come along to BESA's friendly coffee morning and find out how our FREE training, qualifications and employability support could help you or someone you know.

📍 Flitwick Community Football Centre
📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
⏰ 8.30am – 12.00pm (drop in anytime!)

✨ Enjoy free coffee and biscuits
✨ Chat informally with our friendly team
✨ Learn about opportunities available locally

👨‍👩‍👧 Children are very welcome (with attending parents).

No need to book, just come along, have a cuppa, and see what’s on offer!
👉 Please share with anyone who might be interested.

For more information visit our website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/besa-coffee-morning

13/10/2026

🌞This Thursday at the Flitwick Community Fridge.

Thank you for your continued support NCT Mid Beds.

Open to all fridge members, please pop down during opening hours to join if you are not already a member. Membership is free.