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resulting in spectacular archaeology”. Members £20 (19 lectures - Sept-June). Visitors welcome - £3. Refreshments included.
15 March, Tuesday, 10am-12noon
Ray Aspden - “The Tomb of Lord Pakal” - A much-travelled and popular speaker returns to tell us about the excavation of a sarcophagus deep inside a pyramid in the ancient city of Palenque, which has revolutionised understanding of the Maya. Members £20 (19 lectures - Sept-June). Visitors welcome - £3. Refreshments included.
Newport Pagnell and District Probus Club
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Tel: 07799 398555 or 01234 713151 23a High Street South, Olney, Bucks, MK46 4AA
FOODBANK OPEN
@The Phonebox Of ces, Stanley Court, Olney, MK46 5NH
OPEN FOR FOOD DONATIONS 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday
J.M.W. Turner Exhibition
@The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, MK40 3XD
Running until 10 April 2016
This autumn, all 9 of Bedford’s watercolours by J.M.W. Turner will be displayed together. The exhibition spans Turner’s career, showing the development of his unique work.
Age UK Milton Keynes Information & Advice Service
@Age UK shop, Olney High St
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm The Age UK Information and Advice service runs from their interview room at the shop on Olney High St. The service is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12:30pm. If you are over 55 and need friendly, free, con dential and independent information or advice, please make an appointment with the shop desk staff. You can give them a call on 01234 240582 or 01234 712334 (Tuesday and Thursday mornings only) or just drop in.
MK Arts Centre Spring Term Courses
@Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Parklands, MK14 5DZ
April onwards
Milton Keynes Arts Centre is hosting a range of 10-week courses this spring. There are courses on Watercolour Painting; Jewellery; Pottery; Calligraphy; Creative Photography; LIfe Drawing and more. Visit miltonkeynesartscentre.org.
Drop-off also available at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre.
The Food Bank supply food to families and individuals who are in urgent need in and around the Milton Keynes area. Your drop-off point for food items is Phonebox Magazine of ce or Newport Pagnell Medical Centre. The Food Bank - sowing the seeds of love.
From 1st March:
Emberton & District Flower Club
@Carlton House Club, Olney High Street
@Olney Centre
1 March, Tuesday, 10am-12noon
@Olney Centre
Geoffrey Toms - “The Venetian Empire” - A regular speaker at the society gives a detailed account of an Empire which he describes as “ruthless, egocentric and
2, 16, 30 March, Wednesday, 2-4pm.
@Carlton House Club, Olney High Street
1 March, Tuesday, 12:15pm
Meet on the rst Tuesday of every month for a buffet lunch followed by an interesting speaker. We also have a number of social events, such as canal boat trips, visits to gardens, theatres etc. and from time to time raise money for worthwhile charities.
Bedford Floral Art Society
@Addison Centre, Kempston
1 March, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Barbara Collins presents ‘Spring Bouquet’. Raf e of arrangements. Visitors £7. Everyone welcome. www.bedford oralartsociety.co.uk.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
@URC (through arch opposite Nationwide Building Society)
1 March, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Annual General Meeting followed by a slide show, “Milton Keynes in Camera”, by Dianne Sutton. Admission £1 for members, £3 for visitors. Light refreshments and a raf e.
Talk on “A History of Woburn Village” by John Clarke. Admission £1 for members, £3 for visitors. Light refreshments and a raf e.
27 March, Sunday, 2-4pm
Open Day and continuation of our exhibition featuring old maps, plans and guides of Newport Pagnell. Also various books, maps and items of interest will be on sale. Admission free. For further information about the Society, visit mkheritage.co.uk.nphs
Milton Keynes Computer User Club
@Newport Pagnell Royal British Legion, High Street, MK16 8AN
1 8 15 22 29 March, Tuesdays 7-8:30pm Every Tuesday. £10 annual membership and the club will x your computer for you!
Visit mkmug.org.uk for more information.
Memory Cafe
@Westbury Grange/The Limes, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell
2 March, Wednesday, 10am-12noon Same time on the rst Wednesday of every month. A warm welcome and support is extended to all people living with dementia and their carers/friends. £1.50 for tea/coffee, cake and a raf e. For more information, call 01908 210322.
Olney Craft Club
15 March, Tuesday, 7:30pm
@Olney Centre
1 March, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Meet on the rst Tuesday of every month. Everyone welcome. Visitors £4.50. Members free. For more details, please contact Trish Brock 01234 712676.
Newport Pagnell & District Probus Club
1 March, Tuesday, AGM 11:30am, lunch 12:15pm.
Speaker Ivan Mostyn-Scott – ‘The Story of the Guitar.’ The club meets on the rst Tuesday of every month for a buffet lunch followed by an interesting speaker. They also go on trips and visits through the year! Contact Val Menzies: 01234 713 563
Olney Archaeological Society
Come along every other Wednesday and try your hand at crafts. Instruction is given. Everyone welcome.
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