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skirt-ripping routine propelled them to overnight success charting at No. 1 in 9 countries beyond the UK. Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are joined by Bobby McVay, himself a Eurovision veteran having represented the UK in 1983 with the band, Sweet Dreams, singing “I’m Never Giving Up”, which came a
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Bletchley Buzz is your local magazine for Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Newton Leys and Newton Longville
Well Spring is here and so is your latest edition of Bletchley Buzz. I have certainly started to look at what work I need to do on my house to get it ready for Summer. Getting my garden ready is my first task so I have been busy looking at designs for patios and reading up on plants that I will head out to buy at the weekend. You will find that we have included a number of contacts and articles to help you organise getting your home ready , whether it’s outside or in. Thank you to everyone who entered the Bletchley Buzz Bouquet, Smoke Shack and Bodyguard competitons. We announced the winners and prizes have been issued and these are listed below. Winners of the Karting experience and nominate a colleague will be shared in the next edition. Thank you to everyone who has entered so far . Our what’s on guide has been updated with events that are happening in June so you can start to keep the dates free.
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CHARGE IN TO SPRING WITH MILTON KEYNES RACE FOR Cara Waller, Cancer Research LIFE Milton Keynes women fired up by the arrival of spring are being urged to channel their energy into training for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
With lighter evenings on the horizon, and with warmer weather on its way, women of all ages, shapes and sizes have the perfect opportunity to kick-start a healthier lifestyle by preparing for their 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy Race for Life events. By taking on Race for Life, and encouraging their mums, daughters, sisters and friends to join them, participants can improve their fitness as well as help to raise money for lifesaving research. Becoming more active has longer-term benefits, as research shows that even regular moderate physical activity can help reduce the risk of cancer. Not only does it help to maintain a healthy body weight but it also has a protective effect in itself.
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UK’s Milton Keynes Manager, said: “Signing up to take part in Race for Life is a great way for women of all ages to commit to get a little more active this spring. “Race for Life events are noncompetitive. Taking part is not about being fit or fast and participants can choose to walk, jog, or run around the course. The atmosphere is incredibly supportive.
Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across Buckinghamshire.
Cara continued: “With the arrival of lighter evenings, there’s no better time to enjoy the great outdoors, get a bit fitter and limber up for Race for Life. Whether you choose to “Pledging to take part, alongside walk, jog or charge around the course, you’ll be joining an army thousands of like-minded of women united in the battle women, is a great motivation. against cancer. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know Our aim is that one day that Milton Keynes ladies are up everyone will beat this for the challenge.” devastating disease. The more Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, and Pretty Muddy events which raises millions of pounds every year to fund research to help beat 200 types of cancer.
research we can fund, the sooner that day will come - so ladies, it’s time to pull on your leggings, join the pink army and get your blood pumping at Race for Life.”
Free training plans for different levels of ability are available on the Race for Life website. And that’s why Cancer Research More than one in two people in The six-week training plans are the UK will be diagnosed with UK is calling on women in designed for walkers, joggers or cancer at some stage in their Milton Keynes to get moving, lives, but the good news is more runners. They feature guidance lace up their trainers and sign people are surviving the disease on warming up and stretching, up now for the 5k and 10k now than ever before. Survival as well as motivation. events taking place on Sunday rates have doubled since the 12th June. Alternatively, for To enter Race for Life today go early 1970s. those women feeling a little to raceforlife.org or call 0300 more adventurous Cancer 123 0770. Money raised through Race for Research UK are also bringing
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Newport Pagnell Carnival News Roundup
Newport Pagnell Carnival is right around the corner and we’ve got so much in store for you, that we’re going to stop rambling and get right down to business. Deep breath people… Leaving Blakelands at 12 noon on Saturday 25 June is the Carnival Parade. This year we’re celebrating ‘sporting moments’ so there is even more reason to cheer, shout, donate and join in the festivities. The fun then continues onto Riverside Meadow where, brand new for 2016, Zero Gravity bike stunt display team are set to astound. We’ll also have a circus workshop, havea-go archery, stalls, food, beer tent, the funfair, an inflatable play zone, a penalty shootout and dance shows. And the hugely popular music stage is back for your listening pleasure. Blimey.
Melvin Jones Fellow Award Picture Lion President Michael Bartlett presenting Lion Bob with his Melvin Jones Fellowship award.
Lion President Mike Bartlett Presented Bob Webb with his Melvin Jones Fellow award for being a Lions member for 17 years and helping to promote the aims of the club.
But let’s regain our composure and take another deep breath because… Leaving Blakelands at 12 noon on Sunday 26 June is the Classic and Vintage Car Parade. The wonderful display of cars will glide through the High Street and onto Riverside Meadow where, you’ve guessed it, we have lots more in store for you. The annual classic and vintage car show, the boot-ilicous car boot sale, the Hula Dog Show, stalls, food, the funfair and the competitively brilliant Newport Pagnell Duck Race. Plus entry onto the field on Sunday is…drum
roll please…free! So near, far, wherever you are… come along and help make the weekend dazzle! And if you’d like to take part in the parade, car show, dog show, duck race, car boot or have a stall, then there is still time – but get moving. All information is at newportpagnellcarnival.com
Bob joined The Lions in 1999 and his first office was in 2000/1 as PR Officer. His big job in this year was organising an evening to promote Lions which was held at Bletchley Park. The Mayor and Pete Winkleman among others attended. For about five years from 2000 onwards Sandra and Bob organised trips to Thorpe Park and later to Chessington World of Adventure for underprivileged children.
and still thousands are given away every month. He then did two years as treasurer in 2003/5 and then as Secretary in 2005/7. Bob was a senior officer in the London Fire Brigade until he retired in 2003. He was responsible for managing the Brigade’s Control Centre. In the 1999 New Year’s Honours List, he was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service (QFSM).
Bob was President of The Lions Club of Bletchley in 2001/02 As President Bob launched Message in a Bottle and from then onwards to date he has taken an active interest in the scheme
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news Cook Offs and Canapes
The Brasserie at Milton Keynes College played host to two prestigious and competitive contests during the recent Easter break with top professional chefs and gastronomic stars of the future both taking to the kitchen. First to take to the spotlight on Wednesday 6th April were the professionals, taking part in the annual MK Food Awards Chef of the Year. Taking the form of a cook-off, the event was separated into three rounds – a mystery box challenge for starter, main
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course of their choosing and a dessert that had to include a chocolate fondant and a cheesecake. Eight chefs representing restaurants from across Milton Keynes took part in the event with a panel of prestigious judges tasked with tasting and scoring their efforts in secret. Having provided their scores, the overall winner will be revealed at the MK Food & Leisure Awards on 8th May at Woburn Sculpture Gallery. Twenty-four hours later and it was the turn of the students from MK College to demonstrate their growing talents with a canapé contest in partnership with industry leaders Pidy UK. The students were tasked with designing and presenting unique canapés, which would be served at the MK Food & Leisure Awards in May to all the event’s esteemed guests and nominees. Prior to the event, the College’s learners had each
spent time developing their ideas and practicing their delivery before being assessed by another panel of expert judges. On this occasion it was Level 2 student Hannah Andrews who impressed the panel with her creativity, passion and skill, securing the honouring of seeing her canapés come to life at the Awards ceremony. The Brasserie at Milton Keynes College is full, commercial restaurant based at the College’s Bletchley campus where Hospitality and Catering students are provided with the opportunity to cook and serve top-class dishes to paying customers. Find out more about The Brasserie and the College’s current Hospitality and Catering study programmes.
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‘CAREER WORKOUT’ is a new scheme to develop the aspirations and employability skills of young people...and also boost employees’ motivation. Developed by employability education charity Worktree, and currently being piloted in Milton Keynes, it brings diverse work guests into a school classroom for an hour to be interviewed by a carousel of students, speed-networking style. Since September 2015, nearly 3000 school students aged 11-18 and 400 guests from the world of work have taken part. “It was easy, interesting and fun,” said Kate Webster of Hewitsons. “I came back feeling I’d done something worthwhile.” “Our staff have enjoyed attending a range of schools,” said Tim Richards, Head of Hewitsons’ MK Office, “but more important, our staff have witnessed the positive impact Worktree is having in influencing children’s career choices.” John Attley, Manager of Employee Engagement and Corporate Responsibility at NHBC, cosponsors of Career WorkOut, said: “We are delighted with feedback from the schools showing a dramatic positive impact on student aspirations and drive. Tony Nelson, Headteacher, The Hazeley Academy said: “Feedback from our students and staff strongly suggest that Worktree’s Career WorkOut sessions have had a dramatic positive impact on student aspirations, personal vision and drive. In over two decades in education I have not come across a more effective programme for achieving these goals across such a wide range of students for so minimal investment in terms of time and money.”
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In the Garden
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But before you all write in to complain about my radical stance, I’m really not talking about anthrax and Ebola: I’m talking about using nature to tip the balance in favour of us gardeners. Ladybirds are my favourite biological control. They feast on aphids (greenfly) and during their year long lifespan they can scoff 5000 of them! Ladybird larvae are long and black with orange spots. They look a bit mean but don’t be tempted to squish them as they are also voracious aphid-eaters. Lacewing larvae eat 300 aphids each before turning into adult lacewings and guzzling down even more, and even the much maligned wasp has a taste for greenfly so don’t be too quick to swat it with your gardening glove; it’s actually protecting your roses.
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and snails. Thrushes were very susceptible to slug-bait poison based on methiocarb and this was banned by the EU in 2014. The most common ingredient now is metaldehyde which is still very toxic to many garden beasts (as well as domestic animals). And slug bait is a very inefficient way to dispose of your slug population anyway, reducing it on average by just 10%. Frogs and toads are great slug-eaters, as are hedgehogs. The former can be encouraged by providing them with a tiny pond: it really doesn’t have to be much bigger than a bucket sunk into the ground. Hedgehogs prefer a pile of logs to hide under, or you could invest in a hedgehog house. There are many handsome ones about, though if you’re a bit of a handyman you could probably make one yourself.
are tiny parasites which are watered on to a problem area when the soil temperature is 10C or greater. The nematodes enter the pest and reproduce inside it, killing it in the process. When the pest dies they are then released back into the soil, ready to infect new pests. There are nematodes to target slugs, vine weevils and ants. Predatory mites are also available to target red spider mite and thrips. All of these methods have the advantage of targeting a particular pest very specifically without causing damage to the environment. Of course with organic gardening you’re unlikely to get a pristine plot but don’t despair about the odd blemish. See it as a positive sign that you care about the environment and the wildlife in your garden then repeat after me, blemishes are beautiful...
The big new thing in biological pest control in recent years was The beautiful song thrush is in the arrival of pre-packed nema- By Rachael Leverton decline, but it loves to eat slugs todes and mites. Nematodes
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Garden and Food Waste Wanted!
Your grass clippings, dead plants, vegetable peelings and leftover dinner are wanted by Milton Keynes Council Recycling Department! Food and garden waste placed in the green wheelie bin are sent off by the local council to a composting facility where the organic waste is allowed to rot down to create soil improver for local farmers. By placing food in your green wheelie bin this also has the added advantage that rats, cats and birds will not rip open your bin bag and litter your area. Please do your bit by putting the following in your green wheeled bin: Garden plants Lawn clippings Leaves Weeds Dead flowers Windfall fruit Branches up to 15cm diameter Plus all kinds of raw or cooked food waste including Bread, pastries, cakes Fruit and vegetable waste Tea leaves/bags and coffee grounds Meat and fish Although the following are biodegradable, they cannot go in the bin. Put these in your black sack together with any other refuse: × Pet faeces × Nappies × Fur or hair clippings × Vacuum bag contents If you are an avid gardener consider getting a compost bin, and place items you cannot compost at home in the green wheelie bin. To order a new green wheelie bin or grey kitchen caddy please: Tel. 01908 252570 Email: envservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk Web: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/wasterecycling/bins-bags-and-boxes
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The West Bletchley Garden Club The West Bletchley Garden Club has been in existence since 1998, and from small beginnings, goes from strength to strength. It was decided to broaden our catchment area by renaming ourselves Bletchley Garden Club. Our membership continues to grow, now standing at around fifty but there is always plenty of room for new members. Why not join us? We meet on the evening of the second Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm at Freeman Memorial Methodist Church Hall, Buckingham Road, Bletchley MK3 5HH. During the summer months we participate in visits to gardens and nurseries. See our current programme on our '2016/2017 Programme' page. For our May meeting we will be going to Cottage Garden Nursery in Cardington.
Over the years we have participated in the West Bletchley carnival, held in early June by hosting a stall which positively groans with
members’ lovingly-raised surplus plants for sale. We now also attend 'Love Bletchley' days, with the next one on 7th May. These are fundraising events which enables us to keep our subscription fees at a minimum. Monthly topics include many gardening aspects, including composting, beneficial insect and animal life, flower arranging, quizzes and slide show presentations from respected speakers from educational and institutional organisations and charities, including the National Trust, as well as summer and winter socials and private visits to various gardens, both local and more distant. Various day trips have been arranged including Kew Gardens, Garden Organic (formally known as Henry Doubleday Research Association) at Ryton and also to Wisley RHS gardens plus Birmingham Botanical Gardens for members and their
guests. All these have been sell out successes. New trips are being planned for summer 2016. In 2009 we inaugurated 'The First Bletchley Seed Swap' event where gardeners and other interested people could bring and swap 'home collected' or surplus bought seeds, or just take away seeds to grow for a small donation. Carrying on from the success of this,we have been holding seed swaps every year since. Membership is just ÂŁ8 per year, with minimal charges applying when guest speakers are arranged. Contact the club for additional information on info@bletchleygardenclub.org
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Honeybread Sandwich Biscuits
You might expect to get a cold during the winter but when spring arrives and the sun comes out and you find yourself struck down with the sniffles, you feel a bit cheated by the seasons somehow. When your throat feels as if it is on fire you might think that water would be the right thing to put it out, but no. I had drunk so much my belly was beginning to feel like a water balloon and yet the fire raged on. Maybe it was the cotton wool that had replaced half my brain that was slowing down my thought processes but suddenly through the fog I realised I should be drinking honey and lemon instead. Sometimes mother really does know best and my mum always recommends honey and lemon for a sore throat and it really does work wonders, slipping over the pain like a silk handkerchief.
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I happen to be fortunate enough to have a friend who keeps bees so I always have a jar of local honey in my cupboard. Carol is based in Bow Brickhill and her honey is on sale at Hunter’s Farm Shop on the A5 roundabout and at Virtual Orchard in Wolverton. Soon I was comforting myself with a soothing glass of warm honey and lemon and feeling vaguely human again. For this service I think it is only fair that we should help the bees in return. There has been a lot of talk in the news in the last few years about the decline of bees and it is something we need to take seriously. It is not just about a decline in honey production; bees are key pollinating insects. And that includes all the other bees too – not just the honeybees. Without pollinators our food crops would fail.
So, to help our bees we can find space to grow some flowers – particularly wildflowers. It helps if we can correctly identify bee species so we don’t mistake them for things such as wasps and try to swat them. Most bee species don’t live in hives but instead live on their own and can make nests in something as simple as a hole in the ground so leaving wild areas in our gardens with inviting hidey holes can be beneficial.
Sometimes bees just run out of energy so if you ever see a bee on the ground, give it a sip of honey or fruit juice to revive it.
Why not enjoy a taste of local honey with these lovely biscuits? Honeybread Sandwich Biscuits (makes 20-24 biscuits) 200g unsalted butter 300g plain flour 3 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of salt 100g honey plus 2 tablespoons 1 large egg Preheat oven to 200°C, gas 6 and grease two large baking sheets. Weigh out 100g of the butter and cut into pieces. Put the butter in a bowl and add the flour. Rub the butter and flour together until they take on the consistency of breadcrumbs. Stir in 3 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of ginger and a pinch of salt. Add 100g honey and the egg then mix together with your hands, gradually bringing it together into a ball of dough. Roll out the dough and use a medium sized pastry cutter to cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits onto the trays and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove from the tray onto a wire rack and leave to cool. In the meantime, soften the other 100g of butter in a bowl then add ½ teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and ginger and 2 tablespoons of honey. Stir well to make spiced honey butter. Once the biscuits have cooled, smear the honey butter onto the biscuits and sandwich them together with another one until all the biscuits have been paired.
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Does your little one like to get their hands dirty? Do they enjoy helping out? Do they like playing in the garden? Then maybe you should consider the Dobbies Little Seedlings Club? It is a freeto-join gardening club where youngsters aged 4–10 years
of age learn about plants, wildlife and the environment. When each Little Seedling joins, they are given a free welcome pack with a special children’s lunch offer to be used in stores. There are also Little Seedlings Club workshops that take place at the Dobbies store on the first Sunday of every month. Sessions start at 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm and each last for 30 minutes. These workshops are very popular so advanced booking is required. All you have to do is call Dobbies on 01908 364890 to book your place. Bookings can only be made in-store or over the
phone. You do not have to be a member of The Little Seedlings Club to attend the workshops.
Dobbies Milton Keynes has announced its new local charity partner as Emily’s Star. Emily's Star charity was created in memory of Emily Elizabeth who tragically died aged 26 days old from Edwards Syndrome.Over the past few years, charities have held events in Dobbies such as fun days with cupcake decorating and fancy dress competitions to raise money. Steven Purton, Community Champion for Dobbies Milton Keynes, said: “As a store, we’re really excited to begin working with Emily’s Star and to see what new and inspiring ideas they have. Our customers have always been incredibly generous, and I know this is a cause they will be keen to rally behind.” For the first time, Dobbies’ Local Charity Partners will also be benefitting from the 5p carrier bag charge, which will give fundraising efforts an extra boost. There are already other activities and events in the planning too ranging from Childrens Paw Patrol Party to Biscuit Baking.
place in the holidays to help support Emily’s Star. The next clubs will run in the summer holidays from 11am - 12noon. It’s free to attend and no booking is required however, a donation of 50p towards charity is very much appreciated. Your little ones will love hours of pla with a chance to make new friends whilst you sit and relax. Last year, Dobbies Milton Keynes teamed up with Keech Hospice Care to raise over £700. The leading garden centre retailer has national charity partnerships to complement their local fundraising programme, and is proud to have recently raised over £171,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust over the Christmas period. Please pop to Dobbies and show your support for Emily's Star.
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In Your Mind sponsored by Garry Higgins
Get into the garden this summer – not in a flap! Spring has sprung and the
weather is getting warmer, it’s time to get the lawnmower out and check over the BBQ ready for a lovely summer, that is if you are not scared stiff of flying creatures such as insects, bees, wasps, birds, moths or butterflies.
For many people reading this, fear of these things might seem a little silly, and even for someone with a fear it might seem a bit daft, however that doesn’t stop you being scared. Even feeling that you are being a bit daft is no comfort when everyone is having fun outside and you are stuck inside. How do those wasps know you’re scared? They always seem to
make a “bee” line for you sorry I just had to do it!
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You may think that the root cause of all of these fears is some event that happened to you that triggered off the phobia, however fear of all of the above have one thing in common and that is that you feel out of control and have a massive desire to be in control of that situation.
We are viewing the world and experiences through our own unique perspective and our own belief system. You firmly believe that wasps or bees are scary and you find evidence to support that belief, but the thing is it’s not real it is only a belief that you that you are creating and maintaining.
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Most of the other people who are out enjoying the the garden or a BBQ don’t process the experience of meeting the bee, wasp, bird etc. in the same way as you, they feel more in control and feel that they have the skills and resources to deal with the situation. Both of you are experiencing the same thing, yet one person feels powerful when they see a wasp whereas you feel powerless, so which one is real?
The good news is that this is easy to change. We can process experiences in a more helpful and empowering way when we manage our thinking well. The Thrive Programme is a 6 week course that can rid you of fears and phobias, so don’t get in a flap this summer and miss out on all the fun learn how to Thrive instead!
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WIN TICKETS TO THE MAKE BELIEVE TOUR
Carers MK has been working closely with GP surgeries in Milton Keynes to support unpaid carers. Those surgeries that achieve some agreed standards, will be awarded with an Investors in Carers Award, from Carers MK, which can then be displayed in their surgery. We are asking GP surgeries to encourage unpaid carers to register themselves with their GP practice and also agree to be referred to Carers MK for free support. What support can you expect to receive from Carers MK, if your surgery refers you to us?
It is 35 years since Bucks Fizz stormed to the top of the charts around the world after winning The Eurovision Song Contest for the UK with the skirt ripping song “Making Your Mind Up”! The Band’s line up is classic Eurovision – two boys, two girls, dance routines, harmonies and extravagant outfits. Originally put together as the perfect winning act, Bucks Fizz went far beyond their original Eurovision remit and as one of the biggest selling bands of the 80’s became a global phenomenon. “Making Your Mind Up” became a number one hit across the world selling more than four million copies. The legendary
skirt-ripping routine propelled them to overnight success charting at No. 1 in 9 countries beyond the UK. Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are joined by Bobby McVay, himself a Eurovision veteran having represented the UK in 1983 with the band, Sweet Dreams, singing “I’m Never Giving Up”, which came a credible sixth in the competition. Cheryl says, “I cannot believe it is 35 years we won The Eurovision Song Contest! We are looking forward to celebrating with fans old and new. We recreate our familiar hits both vocally and visually which takes the audience on a nostalgic journey back to the 80’s.”
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Box Office No: 01908 280800 For a chance to win two tickets to the Make Believe Tour at The Stables, Milton Keynes on Thursday 26th May email the correct answer to claire@bletchleybuzz.co.uk with the subject "FIZZ" or send your entry to Bletchley Buzz Fizz Competition, 2 Tunney End, Bletchley MK3 6GZ Terms and Conditions The prize is valid on the date specified only and cannot be transferred or exchanged. No cash alternative will be offered. Bee Local Magazine accepts no liability for non-delivery of prizes. Entrants must ensure they are available on the date of the prize. Competition closes Monday 16th May
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Carers MK is a free service providing: • Up to date information, advice, guidance and emotional support • Practical and emotional learning programmes and workshops • Regular support groups covering all caring situations • Social events and opportunities to meet other carers • Carers discount card (save money on goods and services) If you are registered with any of these Bletchley GP surgeries (below), please speak to the practice receptionist and ask for a form to identify yourself as a carer, or go onto your GP Practice website to download a form. Alternatively call us on 01908 231703, we can register you with Carers MK and also advise your GP that you are a carer. • Whaddon Medical Centre • Redhouse Surgery • Westfield Road Surgery • Bedford Street Surgery • Parkside Surgery • Water Eaton Surgery • Drayton Road Surgery
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A Mother’s Wish, A Daughter’s Dream Scots Club, Selbourne Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 5BX
A Mothers Wish, A Daughters Dream Raising money for my daughter with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. The average cost of cerebral palsy centres such as 'footsteps' & 'bobath' are between £1,500- £3,000 for a short block of therapy.
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May 2016 Saturday 30th April – Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 10am Beer & Sausage Festival The White Hart Sherington, 1 Gun Lane, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 9PE Sunday 1st May 10am – 3pm Milton Keynes & Bucks Housewife Market, Event is open to all. The Windmill, Caldecotte, , MK7 8HP Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 10am MK Marathon Start Line, Saxon Street, Finish Line. Stadium MK, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST Join in the running fun or cheer the runners along Entry costs see website www.mkmarathon.com Monday Bank Holiday 2nd May 10.30am Super Hero Fun Run Super Hero Costume is essential A drink, banana & amazing superhero medal to all finishers Adults £10.00 Children under 16 £8.00 NUMBER PICKUP: Information Desk, Cow Shed Bar, Gate 5, Stadium MK, Stadium Way,
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MK1 1ST www.mkmarathon.com/ superhero-fun-run Wednesday 4th May 7pm Charity Curry Night & Rock N Roll Bingo £20.00 per person supporting Kaylah Simms Foundation. Mastee Restaurant & Bar 16 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, MK3 5HL Contact.events@thekaylahsimmsfoundation.org.uk Thursday 5th May 10am Women’s Walking Network - £1.00 per person. Meet in the Windmill pub car park, Lakeside Grove, H10 Bletcham Way, Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes Friday 6th May 8pm An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe – From Strictly Come Dancing, The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, MK17 8LU Tickets 28.00 www.stables. org Tel. 01908 280 800 Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May 10.30am – 5pm Steam Fair & Country Show Stotfold Mill, Stotfold, Beds, SG5 4NU Admission – Adults £8, Seniors £5, Child £4 Saturday 7th May 12pm – 2pm Nearly New Baby/Child Table Top Sale, Rickley Park
Primary School, Rickley Lane,Bletchley, MK3 6EW Saturday 7th May Love Bletchley Day Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 To book a StallContact Paul Raine Tel. 01908 649 469 Email – paul.raine@bfstc. co.uk Sunday 8th May Potash Nursery Tea & Homemade Cakes Wide selection of plants and nursery shop Stewkley Road, Drayton Parslow, MK17 0JE Sunday 8th May 2pm – 5.30pm National Garden Scheme – Garden Visit – 3 Acre Garden Tea & Coffee available on request Flaxbourne Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, MK17 8HZ Admission £5.00 Adults – Children go freewww.ngs. org.uk Saturday 14th May 1.30pm – 4pm Cheeki Monkeys Big Babies & Childrens Market & Kids Free Play Area River Valley Community Centre Emerson Valley, MK4 2AS
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Like Bletchley Buzz on facebook for more updates Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th May 11am – 4.30pm MK Museum History Festival Breath taking Re-Enactments from Roman, Medieval, Wars of the Roses, WWII Britain. McConnell Drive, Wolverton, MK12 5EL www. mkmuseum.org.uk Tel.01908 316 222 Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May 10am – 4pm Cosgrove Park Open Weekend Main Street, Cosgrove, Milton Keynes, MK19 7JP Sunday 15th May 10.30am – 12.30pm Nearly New Baby/Child Sale Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road, Milton Keynes, MK19 6NL Admission: £1.50 Children Free Thursday 19th May 7.30pm MK City Orchestra Performance, The Venue, Walton High, Walnut Tree, MK7 7WH www.mkco.org.whatson/ concert-listing Sunday 22nd May 10.30am Willen Hospice Mini Moo Scooterthon Willen Lake North, MK15 9 Kids age 4years – 11 years Entry £8 per child book your place by calling the
events teams on Tel..01908 303 054 Thursday 26th May 8pm Formerly of Bucks Fizz The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, MK17 8LU Tickets £22.50 www.stables.org Tel. 01908 280 800 Friday 27 May 10am – 2pm MK Community Cardiac Group Coffee Morning, Tea or Coffee plus cake or sandwich - £1.50 Homemade Cake Sale, Lucky Dip, Book Sale, Crafts, Raffle & Plant Sale. Hinton Hall, 296a Whaddon Way, Bletchley, MK3 7GB Tel.. 01908 632 999 Friday 27th May 7.30pm The Legends of Motown Stantonbury Arts & Leisure Stantonbury Campus, Stantonbury, MK14 6BN Tel.. 01908 324 466 Tickets £16.00 Concessions £10.00 Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th May 11am – 4.30pm MK Museum Look at Life Event Go wild indoor & outdoor wildlife themed activitiesMcConnell Drive, Wolverton, , MK12 5EL www.mkmuseum.org.uk Tel.. 01908 316 222 Saturday 28th May 12pm – 5pm
Big Doggie Do - Free One day doggie event in the park, Charity Stalls, Activities & Dog Show. Willen Lake South Park at Willen Lakeside Park, Off V10 Brickhill Street, Parking Charges apply Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th May 8.30am – 5.30pm Free Parking Hertfordshire County Show The Showground, Dunstable Road, REDBOURN, AL3 7PT Email: info@hertsshow.com Tickets Adult £18.50 Child £9.00 Family £46.00 Senior £16.50 Sunday 29th May 2.30pm Don’t Dribble on the Dragon Stantonbury Arts & Leisure Stantonbury Campus, Stantonbury, MK14 6BN Tel. 01908 324 466 Age 3+ Tickets £11 or Family £36.00 Monday 30th – 3rd June 11am – 4.30pm Summer Half Term Activities for Younger Visitors MK Museum McConnell Drive, Wolverton, , MK12 5EL www.mkmuseum.org.uk Tel.. 01908 316 222
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June 2016 Wednesday 1st June 1pm – 3pm Parkland Play Rangers Family Fun AfternoonFurzton Lake, FREE Check out www.theparkstrust.com Thursday 2nd June 10am Womens Walking Network Broughton Fields School, Mill Lane, Broughton, MK10 9LS £1 P/P Check out www.theparkstrust.com Saturday 4th June 10 – 2pm Summer Craft & Gift Fayre Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church, MK16 0FH Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th June 8.30am – 4pm Color Obstacle Rush MK 5K Run with Obstacles Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Steet,, MK15 9HQ For more information go to www.colorobstaclerush. co.uk Saturday 11th June 12pm - 6pm Wild Wild West Bletchley Carnival Rickley Park Rickley Lane or Shenley Road Entrances both open Bletchley, MK3 6EW
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Saturday 11th June 1pm – 4pm Stony Riverside Fair Millfield, Mill Lane, Stony Stratford. Park in Stony Stratford Town car parks. Saturday 11th June 2.15pm – 5pm Fun Inflatable Swim The Kaylah Simms Foundation Middleton Pool, Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9BG Adult £4.55 Child £3.30 Family £12.40 (2 Adults & 2 Children) for more information events@thekaylahsimmsfoundation. org.uk Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th June 11am – 4.30pm Victorian Weekend Carnival of Victoriana MK Museum McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL www.mkmuseum.org.uk Tel.. 01908 316 222 Sunday 12th June 10am – 12pm onwards Race for Life 10K or 5K Campbell Park, Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes, MK9 4AP Entrants £14.99 Ladies and £10 for Girls 6-15yrs and Boys under 12 Under 6 years old free Book online with Cancer Research UK
Saturday 18th June 7pm St Martin’s Annual Midsummer Charity Ball – In aid of Young Carers MK, Black Tie Charity Event Woburn Golf Club, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LJ Tickets £65.00 per person For more information go to www.Amira-Equi.com Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th June 10am – 5pm Waddesdon Manor’s Food Festival Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP18 0JH Tickets Adults £11 Child £6 National Trust Members FREE Sunday 19th June – Time TBA Dragon Boat Race Festival Willen Lake South Check out www.theparkstrust.com Saturday 25th June Friends of Rickley Park Summer School Fete Rickley Park Primary School, Rickley Lane, Bletchley, MK3 6EW Saturday 25th June 11am – 4pm Family Fun Day Scots Club, Selbourne Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 5BX
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Like Bletchley Buzz on facebook for more updates Saturday 25th June 1pm – 2.30pm MK NCT Nearly New Sale & Baby Show The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH, Entrance fee £1.50 and a supervised buggy park will be available. Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th June 12pm onwards Eight Belles Summer Burger & Ale Festival 28 Buckingham Road Bletchley, MK3 5HL Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th June 10am – 5pm Free Parking Woburn Abbey & Garden Show Woburn, Beds, MK17 9WA Adults £11.50 Child £6.50 Senior £10.50
3HQ Tel. 01908 371 962 to book Thai Chai 16 Week Course Flexible £60.00 Concessions £55.00 Taster Session available www.taoist.org.uk Contact Steve Gifford – 07768 681 662 or David Prentice – 01908 568 609 Monday 10am – 12pm Coronation Hall, Water Eaton,Bletchley, MK2 3AB Thursday 7pm – 9pm Sycamore Hall, Water Eaton,Bletchley, MK2 3RR SDA Salsa Lessons Wednesday £5.00 before 8.20pm includes class & social Longueville Hall Whaddon Road, MK17 0AT
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Sequence & Ballroom Dancing MK Retirement Club over 55’s, Wednesday Wilton Hall, Wilton Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 6BN 1.30pm – 4.15pm For more information go to www.mkretirementclub. co.uk or call Claire Smith Tel. 01908 311 576
Taekwondo & Self Defence Offer free month of lessons Monday & Thursdays Kids – 7-13 years 6pm 7pm. 14+ Adults – 7pm – 8pm Sir Herbert Leon School, Fern Grove, Bletchley, MK2
Ceroc Dance Classes Wednesday 7.45pm – 10.45pm £3.00 Membership includes beginners DVD £8.00 Session Woughton Leisure Centre Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall,
Sunday 26th June 2pm Walking with Giants Parade The Hub, Midsummer Boulevard, Free Event
MK6 5EJ Sherwood Choral Choir Society Wednesday 7.45pm Rehearsals take place at Queensway Methodist Church, Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2HB For more information email. jan@logstlodge.plus.com Scottish Country Dancing Shenley Brook End Hall Wednesdays 8pm – 10pm £3 per session www.thistleclub.co.uk Eight Belles Pub Quiz Nights Thursday 8.30pm 28 Buckingham Road Bletchley, MK3 5HL MK Retirement Club over 55’s Meet up for a cuppa Friday Afternoons 1.45pm – 4pm West Bletchley Community Centre, 3 Porchester Close, Bletchley, MK3 6BH Family Zoom Roller Skating Saturday 1.45pm – 2.45pm – Young Skaters Session £3.00 Skate Hire £1.00 3pm - 5pm – Main Skating Session £5.00 Skate Hire £1.00. 2 Session Ticket is £7.00 plus £2.00 Skate Hire Oakgrove Leisure Centre, Middleton, MK10 9JQ
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A&E
Milton Keynes Hospital
H8 Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes,MK6 5LD Tel: 01908 660 033 Milton Keynes Urgent Care Centre 24/7 walk in service for patients with urgent medical problems. Milton Keynes Hospital, H8 Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5NG Walk in or Ring the NHS 111
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ Tel : 0845 127 0127
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL Tel: 01296 315 000
Non- Emergency Number Call: 111
Emergency Number Call: 999 From Mobile: 112
Doctors
Bedford Street Surgery 01908 658 850 4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, MK2 2TX Drayton Road Surgery 01908 371 481 20 Drayton Road, Bletchley, MK2 3EJ Red House Surgery 01908 375 111 241 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2EH
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Water Eaton Health Centre 01908 371 318 Fern Grove, Bletchley, MK2 3HN Westfield Road Surgery 01908 377 103 11 Westfield Road, Bletchley, MK2 2DJ Parkside Practise 01908 375 341 Whalley Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EN Whaddon Medical Centre 01908 373058 25 Witham Court, Tweed Drive, Bletchley, MK3 7QU
Taxi
Pharmacy
Police
Cox & Robinson 13 Melrose Avenue 01908 372 651 Lloyds Pharmacy 127-129 Queensway 01908 373 674 Queensway Late Night Pharmacy, Elizabeth Sq. 01908 631 699 Tesco Instore Pharmacy Watling Street 01908 854 247 P&I Smith Ltd 206 Whaddon Way 01908 372 161 Boots Store 1 The Con-course, Brunel Centre 01908 372 888 Cox & Robinson 239 Queensway, Bletchley 01908 373 135
Essential Numbers
Skyline Taxis - MK Tel: 01908 222 111 www.skylinetaxis.co.uk
Council
Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council Telephone: 01908 649 469 West Bletchley Council Telephone: 01908 648 257 Milton Keynes Council Telephone: 01908 691 691 Out of hours emergency Telephone: 01908 226 699
Email: info@milton-keynes. gov.uk
Bletchley Police Station Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6TP Call 101 - (always call 999 in an emergency) Monday: 0900 - 1700 Tuesday: 0900 - 1700 Wednesday: 0900 - 1700 Thursday: 0900 - 1700 Friday: 0900 - 1700 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
MP
Iain Stewart Tel: 01908 686 830 / Fax: 01908 686 831 Email: iain.stewart.mp @ parliament.uk
Web: www.ias4mks.com
Library
Bletchley Library 01908 372 797
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