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Bowtique Hair & Beauty Review Kellie Warlosz is the owner of Bowtique Hair, Beauty, Nails & Fashion all under one roof based in Crownhill. They offer a service tailored to each clients needs these Bowtique Babes really know their stuff. Even in the busy salon I was greeted with the beautiful bling glamorous decor & beautiful chandeliers, not to mention the bubbly friendly beautiful staff, I was so excited about getting my treatments. They offer Henna Brows which last 6-8 weeks and only cost £25 (available in every colour). For a more permanent look for your Brows speak to Emma she specialises in Micro-Bladding Kirsty is the Bowtique Babe of Russian Volume Lashes they take 2 hours to apply but its worth the wait when you open your eyes to glamorous sleek lashes. A patch test required for the above treatmentsThey also provide a full make-up service for those glamorous nights out. Call the salon to find out more.
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Hello and welcome to the new edition of Bletchley Buzz Magazine.
Bletchley Buzz is your local magazine for Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Newton Leys and Newton Longville
I am extremely proud to be the new owner of a much-loved magazine within the community. Thank you to Claire the previous owner for her hard work in getting it started and for sending me her good wishes, for those of you who don’t know, she could no longer continue with the magazine due a family health scare and I wish her and her daughter all the best. Taking this new role has been very exciting for me not only did I become a business owner I gained a big sister from Andrena at Bee Local Magazine (Queen Bee) I am forever grateful for the opportunity & you always being there helping me make this happen – Thank You
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There is lots going on but I will let you take a look for yourselves, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting the first edition together Any feedback would be great – I want to know what the readers of Bletchley Buzz want? If you have any events or news then please let me know. I will look forward to catching up with you again next edition with the local Buzz for our fantastic area. Kelly x P.S Save the best for last - I would also like to personally thank the readers for taking the time to enjoy your new local community magazine. • Feature
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news Tenors and basses - can you help us out ? The Danesborough Chorus urgently needs more tenors and basses for its summer concert. We’re a leading amateur choral society in the Bedfordshire/ Buckinghamshire area, and we’re rehearsing Bruckner’s groundbreaking Mass in F Minor, to perform in Woburn Church on Saturday 23 June at 7.30 pm.
Our large, mixed-voice choir currently benefits from a rich contribution by an overstretched number of tenors (men and women) and basses. They would make you very welcome (someone might even invite you to the pub after the concert). Singing in a choir is sociable, fun and good for your health. Not
Newton Leys Ground Breaking
There is exciting progress at Newton Leys as the much anticipated ground breaking ceremony marks the beginning of construction of Newton Leys Pavilion. Representatives of Taylor Wimpey and Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council were present as the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr David Hopkins put in the first spade. The build is scheduled to be completed in Autumn 2018 and will see the Newton Leys Community benefit from a brand new building incorporating changing rooms for the near by football pitches, community
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convinced yet? Everyone knows that singing in a choir also helps fight male baldness - if you see any bald men amongst our tenors and basses, it’s because they didn’t join early enough! Whatever the state of your crowning glory, come along choir rehearsals for the
Bruckner, although we started back on Wednesday 7th March from 7.45 pm - 9.50 pm we promise we can quickly get you up to speed. We meet in Aspley Guise Village Hall. For more information, phone membership secretary Carol Yirrell on 01296 680328 and visit our website www.danesborough.org.uk
space and a sports hall. There has been considerable engagement with the local town council, local Residents Association and Milton Keynes Council throughout the design and planning process to ensure that the building offers the very best facility for the residents of Newton Leys, with the work due to be completed by September 2018. As part of the planning agreement with Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council, we are investing over £12 million in
the local community under the Section 106 agreement. This includes £1,591,627.94 towards a nursery and primary school and £3,316,640.87 towards public open space, including maintenance contributions.
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news Can you help?
Did you know that we need 550 volunteers to stage the MK Marathon Weekend? MK Marathon Weekend stages 5 great races. As well as the regular MK Marathon and MK Half Marathon the weekend offers some other challengs for all to get involved. Marathon Relay Great Team Challenge The BMI Marathon Relay event brings an added dimension to the MK Marathon, providing an excellent opportunity for groups of friends or work colleagues to have a great day out. Rocket 5K A fun, easy 5k from CMK to the stadium perimeter road with extra special bling. This event takes place on the day before the MK Marathon Superhero Fun Run Fun for the whole family! The Superhero Fun Run is a fantastic event for runners (or walkers!) of all ages and abilities. Experience what being a superhero is all about as you cross the stadium finish line cheered by thousands of admiring spectators. This event sells out every year an event for the whole family. Please join our team on 6th-7th May 2018 and make this prestigious running event a massive success for Milton Keynes! mkmarathon.com/eventcrew
Shane Richie to star in Robin Hood Panto Time Already? Oh no it isn’t. Oh yes it is!
Following the success of last year’s spectacular pantomime Cinderella, Milton Keynes Theatre are excited to announce that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie will be leading the cast in this year’s panto, Robin Hood. Joining Shane as his trusty Merry Men will be the fast and funny slapstick acrobatic company, Acromaniacs.
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West Bletchley Council Update Neighbourhood Plan Update (February 2018) In our last update we advised of arrangements for a period of open consultation on our Draft Neighbourhood Plan. We are pleased to report that this consultation was well received. We have now considered all feedback and have made amendments to the Plan, in response to comments received. Once approved the Plan will proceed to Independent Examination. Please continue to check the West Bletchley Council website for updates. Council Meetings & Councillor Surgeries Annual Parish Meeting of West Bletchley Electors. 7.30pm Tuesday 8th May West Bletchley Council Offices, 221 Whaddon Way, MK3 7DZ. This meeting is an opportunity for all electors of the Parish of West Bletchley to ask questions of the Council and raise any issues relating to the Parish. This meeting will be followed by West Bletchley Council's AGM.
Advice Surgeries Milton Keynes Councillors Bletchley West Ward Councillors Mick Legg & Nigel Long hold an advice surgery every Saturday morning from 9am at The Marc, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley Audiences will join the most Bletchley Park Ward Councillors Gladstone McKenzie & Elaine heroic outlaw of them all Wales hold an advice surgery on the 1st as the arrow-shooting hero & 3rd Thursday of each month from 6pm Robin Hood strives to win at the West Bletchley Community Centre, the hand of the beautiful Whaddon Way Shops. Maid Marion while he and Councillor Ann Clancy is happy to visit his trusty band of Merry residents at home by appointment. You Men outwit the evil Sheriff can contact her by email address:- ann. of Nottingham in a show clancy@milton-keynes.gov.uk or call full of action, adventure, music, laughter and audience 07565 526629. No appointment is necessary participation. Robin Hood replaces the previously announced Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with the performance dates and times remaining unchanged.
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news RHS Supershoes
Award-winning children’s cancer charity Supershoes has announced they will have an Artisan garden at RHS Chelsea this year, aptly named “Laced with Hope.” Sarah White, Founder of the Milton Keynes-based charity said: “This is a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness of childhood cancer, giving a voice to the 11 children diagnosed every day in the UK, whilst highlighting the work our charity does nationally to empower these young people.” Designed by Kent-based Laura Anstiss, the garden gives an insight into the emotions felt by a child diagnosed with cancer, taking their own steps on the challenging journey through treatment. The message is very much one of thoughts, wishes and hope intertwined with the mix of emotions that the child, together with their family, go through at such a time. The use of sculpture, shapes, texture and colours in the garden is a beautiful representation of how the charity itself uses artwork to uplift a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and a tribute to the time and talent that over 300 volunteer artists give to this cause every single time they sit down to design and paint customised shoes for individual children, unique to each child.
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Designer Laura, who has also displayed her considerable creative talents working alongside Alan Titchmarsh and the team on ITV’s Love Your Garden, said: “I have always aspired to design a garden at RHS Chelsea, the world’s greatest flower show, and Supershoes’ inspiring mission to empower children battling this terrible disease is both incredibly important and touching. My aim is to bring beauty, strength and fun together in the design of the garden and to send the compelling message that children need to hold onto their identity and express themselves, especially when they’re going through the biggest challenge of their young lives.” The garden is sponsored by Frosts Garden Centres, whose flagship site is in Woburn Sands. The Laced with Hope garden will be built by 2016 Chelsea gold medal winner Frosts Landscape Construction, whose Managing
Director, Ken White, is also a Trustee for the Charity. Ken said: “The team at Frosts are looking forward to building the Laced with Hope Artisan Garden. The charity has been supported by Frosts Landscapes since its inception.” About Supershoes Supershoes is a national charity, founded almost 5 years ago, by Sarah and Ken White. The charity now receives over 30 referrals a week for requests for shoes. With over 300 Super Artists, and a team of support staff, Supershoes is staffed entirely by volunteers and has, at the beginning of this year, sent out its 2000th pair of customised trainers. Future plans to empower children include hospital art workshops and local “Arty Parties” for families of children with cancer, including siblings. What does a pair of Supershoes bring to a sick child?
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• They encourage mobility • They promote wellbeing • They remind the child of who they are and the things that they love • They restore their sense of identity • They make the child feel special and strong. • Younger children feel as though they have superpowers when they wear their Supershoes. Every single day in the UK, 11 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our aim is to continue to support families dealing with diagnosis and treatment and to raise awareness of childhood cancer nationwide.
intervals between 10am and 5pm throughout the weekend, where visitors will be able to snap photos of their favourite characters from the much-loved children’s show. Chase and Skye’s visit is part of Superpowers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, which runs throughout the Easter holidays, and gives families the chance to discover how their own super-skills compare to the incredible superpowers of the animal world. Featuring the Zoo’s brand
new Superpowers Trail, special talks and action-packed family games, children of all ages. The heroic rescue dogs will be visiting ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April, as part of Superpowers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, which runs from Friday 30 March to Sunday 15 April 2018 and promises to be an action-packed day out for the whole family. Book tickets for the Zoo online now at www.zsl.org.
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Royal Ascot is coming to Willen Hospice, so why go anywhere else? Join us for either Ladies Day, Race Day or both! Enjoy a sumptuous summer’s afternoon in the beautiful grounds of Willen Hospice. You’ll enjoy live music and drinks on arrival, then place your bets while watching live racing on our giant TV screens. There’ll be a superb raffle and auction, a cash bar, chocolate fountain, beautiful summer goods to buy, plus a few
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THE NEWTON LONGVILLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Newton Longville Community Association support the management of Longueville Hall. Longueville Hall is a modern and well-equipped centre that was opened in 2000. Ideal for wedding receptions, parties, theatre productions, sports classes and more, the hall is used by many different groups and organisations, and hired for many different events by the public. The hall is also well suited for meetings, workshops and business and training needs. There are many things happening at the hall during FORTHCOMING EVENTS the day and evening ranging from dance clubs to All are Welcome! Come and join the fun karate and much more. Our chosen Charity for Friday 4th May 2018 Drinks Tasting Evening 2018 is Cancer Research- Lets beat Cancer Sooner Saturday 8th July 2018 MK17 Music in the Park Friday 17th August Drinks Tasting Evening For more information please visit the website Friday 12th October AGM (7.45) followed by www.newtonlca.co.uk Tel : 01908 367788 Quiz Night Newton Longville Community Association Friday 12th December Christmas Drinks Tasting Registered Charity 1069319 Evening
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Recipe Spring is here and this light and refreshing pudding is the perfect end to a meal or perhaps served at a garden party! Makes 6-8 slices
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Traditional Lemon Tart
Ingredients
200g readymade shortcrust pastry 8 eggs 320g caster sugar 4 large lemons, juice and rind ½ pint double cream
To serve
icing sugar, for dusting single cream raspberries
Method
Add the lemon juice and rind and stir.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
Finally add the cream and stir thoroughly but again, do not whisk.
Roll out the pastry and use to line a large quiche dish (25cm/10in diameter). Line the pastry with tin foil and fill with dried beans or rice to hold the base in place. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and baking beans and bake for a further 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 150C/300F/Gas 2. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and the sugar (do not whisk).
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Transfer the cream mixture into the pastry case and cook in the centre of the oven for about 35 minutes until set (the mixture should be be firm to the touch). Allow to cool completely, dust with icing sugar and serve with pouring cream and raspberries. This will also make approximately 12 small tarts using a yorkshire pudding tray. The cooking time will be less.
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Your April Garden It is hard to believe that we had snow at the beginning of last month. Everything has slowed down since then but hopefully April will bring warmth and colour back to our gardens. But beware, even now we can have hard frosts so don’t be tempted to plant out tender plants just yet. Jobs for the garden • Deadhead early flowering primulas as early as possible, as they tend to cross-breed very easily. • Early April is your last opportunity to hardprune late-flowering shrubs. Make sure that you cut out all of the dead or diseased growth then cut to a pleasing shape. • Stake your perennials before it’s too late. Use decorative plant supports or create attractive willow or hazel structures. • Tackle the weeding: if you defeat them in April and May, some will give up, and you can take it easy in June. Many weeds can be composted at this time of year as they are not seeding yet but if you are unsure throw them out or burn them to be sure. • Start spraying roses with fungicide to ward against black spot and mildew. Repeat every fortnight until the autumn. Remember that if an infection sets it, all the stricken leaves must be burnt. Tie in climbing and rambling roses • It’s a good time to clean the glass on your greenhouse to make the most of the increasing light levels. You can just use soap and water. • Many vegetables can be sown if conditions permit. Plant shallots, garlic, and onion sets - all are hardy. Plant early potatoes - but protect from frost.
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Tip of the Month
Looking after your Lawn
After a winter of wet and cold, your lawn will benefit from a bit of TLC now. Start mowing once a week, beginning with the blades at the highest setting and gradually lowering them over the weeks. If there are not too many weeds, leave the box off as a sprinkling of fine grass cuttings helps put back organic matter into the lawn. To make the job look finished,
trim the lawn’s edges with long-handled shears or a grass trimmer. Bare or thin patches of grass can be thickened up by raking over the surface and then resowing. Lastly, give the lawn a feed. If it contains weeds or moss, treat these at the same time with a weed, feed and mosskiller treatment.
Gardening Advice from Gill Gallon, Potash Nursery www.potashplants.co.uk Stewkely Road,, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes MK17 0JE
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Winston Churchill loved butterflies so much he had a garden designed specifically to attract them. His family home was the beautiful Chartwell, but you really don’t need a grand estate to attract butterflies. When planting for butterflies we need to consider their life-cycle. Butterflies choose to lay their eggs where there is a good food supply for their caterpillar hungry offspring. A patch of nettles in a sunny spot is all you need to attract the red admiral, the small tortoiseshell, the painted lady and the peacock. If you want the common blue (though sadly these are not that common now) plant some birdsfoot trefoil, also known as lady’s fingers and properly named lotus corniculatus. A packet of sweet rocket seeds (hesperis matronalis) is a good investment. One pack produces flowers in all shades of lilac. They have a sweet scent, which is more powerful in the evening, and as a bonus they attract the orange tip butterfly. The most famous butterfly-attracting plant is probably Buddleia davidii, hence its other name, the butterfly bush. It grows well in most soils but needs to be pruned back hard every year. Don’t worry too much if you know very little about pruning, Buddleias are hard to kill!
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Caryopteris clandonensis, or to use its more romantic name, blue mist spirea is also a wonderful butterfly magnet and very easy to grow. You can now buy packets of wild flower seeds and butterfly mixes. Try some among your borders and you’ll be rewarded with fluttering, jewel-like visitors all summer.
Sedum spectabile must be one of the easiest plants ever to grow and even thrives in poor soil. Its dusky pink flowers are always smothered in butterflies and bees when they open in late summer. www.bletchleybuzz.co.uk
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Special Solution to Loneliness with Man’s Best Friend Barking Mad hosts have a furry companion to stay for a weekend break or longer.
dealt with by Sue.
Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldn’t
because Sue takes care of this.
giving people the chance to dog-sit whilst their owners
together; the type of dogs you like and when you are
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Barking Mad Milton Keynes offers dog loving people the
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Barking Mad Host in our Community, please give me a call – Sue Garrett on 01908 410908 or 07871 770429 or email sue.garrett@barkingmad.uk.com
chance to take in a pooch on a temporary holiday,
allowing you to enjoy the social aspects of going out
walking and the company of a wagging tail at home. You would also become a member of the Barking Mad
family of hosts which meet periodically at organised events.
Last October Sue became the proud owner of Barking Mad Milton Keynes. Sue lives in the lovely village of
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Frank, her beloved Monty who is a very energetic Cocker Spaniel and the new addition to the family, a very
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Becoming a host by looking after someone else’s dog
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by Sue, who takes this often-informal arrangement and makes it fully safe, insured and easy to take part in
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WHAT'S ON BADMINTON IMPROVERS (16+) Thursday's, 6.30pm to 7.30pm £4, pay as you play Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way, MK2 2HQ For more information, please contact Chris Bryden (Sport Development Manager) on 07818 513 744 or e-mail chris.bryden@miltonkeynesleisure.co.uk
WALKING NETBALL Thursday's, 1.30pm to 2.30pm £4, pay as you play + free tea/coffee Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way, MK2 2HQ For more information, please contact Chris Bryden (Sport Development Manager) on 07818 513 744 or e-mail chris.bryden@miltonkeynesleisure.co.uk
WALKING FOOTBALL Monday's, 12.30pm to 1.30pm Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion, Holborn Crescent, Tattenhoe, MK4 3EQ For more information, please contact Chris Bryden (Sport Development Manager) on 07818 513 744 or e-mail chris.bryden@miltonkeynesleisure.co.uk
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Come in and enjoy activities ranging from cooking, crafts, performing arts and socialising under the supervision of experienced and trained staff.
DAY/TIME:
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Tuesdays 5 - 6:30pm ACTIVITIES:
Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Pool Table, Table Tennis, X-box with Games & much more!
Venue: Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helena Drive, Bletchley MK3 5FJ Fee: 50p per session facebook.com/youthnetworkmk
For information and enquiries contact Debra Simpkins.
+ 44 (0)1908 377744 +44 (0)7483 107016
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Wednesdays 6.30 - 8.15pm Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helena Drive, Bletchley MK3 5FJ
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THE VENUE MK, Walton High, Fyfield Barrow. MK7 7WH
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Rock Chorus - The Big Gig! SPONSORED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES
…………………………………………………………………………. *** THE VENUE, Milton Keynes *** ................................................................................................................. Saturday 21st April 2018 @ 7.30pm …………………………………………………………………………. It might not be the eighth wonder of the world but it’s definitely the eighth time the five Rock Chorus choirs have joined together to perform and raise money for charity, at this annual concert. In a world of uncertainty you can depend on having a great time listening to (and maybe even joining in with!) these fabulous arrangements of hit songs from the last few decades. You won’t believe how good you’ll feel at the end! (The audience participation bit is not compulsory but hey ... who’s listening?) Led by top singer, songwriter, vocal coach and force of nature, Lauren Field, the aim is for maximum enjoyment for both the 100 plus singers and 300 plus audience alike. The concert is again supported by Marshall Amps and, as usual, organised by the Lions Club of Bletchley. Proceeds this year will be shared between MACMILLAN NURSES and the Lions Charity Fund, which meets requests for help from those less fortunate than ourselves. The concerts have already raised well over £20,000 for good causes, plus a wealth of HAPPY, so don’t delay, book NOW for another great nights’ entertainment.
Tickets £15 / £12
(Some booking fees may apply)
Book now online at www.thevenuemk.com via pc, tablet or smartphone, or 01908 528808
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WHAT'S ON Join us at The Chequers in Fenny Stratford for our first of many beer festivals. 2nd April What's On: 16 Cask ales 4 Keg Beers 2 Ciders And Entertainment Price: Admission Free
Wedding Open Evening Thursday 12th April 6pm-9pm Come down to our wedding open evening, this is a great chance for you to catch up with our wedding coordinators and check out our brand new Carrington suite and also we will be launching our brand new wedding brochures Price: FREE Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East London Road Newport Pagnell MK16 0JA
Regular comedy night with the award winning Comedy Cow. Headlining is Justin who has appeared in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Looking for Eric and Guess The Attendance. Moorhouse has also appeared as a guest the Dave TV series “As yet untitled” with Alan Davies. Compere for the night is Paul savage with Ali Warwood and Matt Bragg holding up the middle. Price: £11.50 Red Dot Bar - Stadium Mk Stadium Way West Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
for a great day out. There will be lots of games for the kids including an egg hunt round all the vintage and antiques stalls, a face painter and lots more. The stalls will be a wondrous world of quirky old, retro and collectable items that will be sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Emma Tel: 07935674216 Email: Info@emmatchristopher.co.uk
Think, Make, Do.... 3- 12 April 2018 11:00 to 15:30 Bletchley Park,, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6E he Bombe: Family Activities @ Bletchley Park, Workshops are taking place on Tuesday 3rd, Thursday 5th, Tuesday 10th and Friday 12th April. Drop in activities are included with admission. Suitable for families with children aged 5-14 years of age. Children should be supervised by their parents/carers at all times. Tel: 01908 640404
Vintage and Antique Fair @ Longueville Hall Sunday 01 Apr 2018 12-5pm Longueville Hall, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0A Family fun filled vintage and antiques fair!Join us this Easter
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Wackey World 6th - 7th April 2018 Stadium Way Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1ST Wacky World is a one of a kind inflatable arena coming to Milton Keynes for just two days in April. Get the kids, family or partner active & make awesome memories. Take on our ultra-hype total wipeout style inflatable arena with a variety of games for the whole family to enjoy. Ticket Includes 1h-45m unlimited arena play. Access to all Inflatables. Free adult ticket (supervise). www.wackyworld.co.uk/ pages/wacky-worldmilton-keynes
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puzzle solutions Community Flower Festival and Craft Exhibition Celebrating 150 Years of worship St Mary’s Church Woburn
Proceeds to St Mary’s Church (internal lighting) Willen Hospice (Pallative Care) Shoebox Appeal (Children in Crisis
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Dates For the Diary Easter Good Friday 30th March Easter Sunday 1st April Easter Monday (public holiday) 2nd April
For more information
Classics at Bletchley about this special event A fantastic event for classic car owners and enthusiasts! Sunday 22nd April From 9.30am to 5pm
please contact events@ bletchleypark.org.uk.
Terms and Conditions: Entry to this event to view the vehicles and watch the musical Experience a wonderperformance is included ful day out at Bletchin your admission price. ley Park and browse Food and refreshments a variety of classic will be on offer from vehicles in our beautithe Good Times Cafe, ful grounds. We are expecting a number of as well as our on site outlets and will be vehicles from different eras, providing the subject to a charge. Performance times for perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere Alison Carter will be announced soon. and nostalgia! You can also relax to the soulful with last admission at 4.pm sounds of jazz singer Alison Carter and grab a www.bletchleypark.org. uk/whats-on/classics-atbite to eat from the bletchley Good Times Cafe.
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Monday 7th May Early May Bank Holiday Monday 28th May Spring Bank Holiday Milton Keynes School Term Times Summer Term start Monday 9th April Breaks for Half Term at the end of school on Friday 25th May. Starts back on Tuesday 5th June Term Ends Friday 20th July. St George’s Day Monday 23rd April MK Marathon Weekend 7th May Deadline for May edition: 9th April Royal Wedding: Saturday 19th May
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