Page 23 - Phonebox Magazine March 2016

From 17th March:
Hanslope & District Historical Society
@The Club, Hanslope, 28 High Street, Hanslope, MK19 7LQ
17 March, Thursday, 8pm
Third Thursday of every month (except April, July, August and December) Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month. This month will be “Wolverton Works and the History of the Royal Train” by Philip Marsh. Visitors and new members very welcome. Membership £5 per year. Visitors £2 per meeting. Further details on the society website: mkheritage.co.uk/hdhs
Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch
@St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7UY
17 March, Thursday, 7:30pm for 8pm start Do you like textiles? Would you like to learn some new techniques in a friendly setting? Would you love to buy fabrics, threads, or books at a reasonable price? You do not have to be an expert needlewoman to enjoy the Embroiderers’ Guild. This evening we will have a chance to try new techniques at a ‘Dabble Evening’. All welcome. Visitors £4.
Big Charity Night for MS Research
@Carlton House Club, Olney
18 March, Friday
All proceeds raised will be donated to MS research. There will be a fashion show with Jackie Allen of Rock Those Frocks bringing along her spring collection including beautiful accessories. Purchases to be made on the night. A ‘grande raf e’ will also take place at the end of the evening, and the organiser is asking local businesses if they would like to donate a prize - please take prize donations to 73 High St, Olney. Tickets are on sale for £5.00 at CT Wilson’s, Sandwich land, Olney Deli and Costa. MS is a constant struggle to cope with and can be extremely debilitating. Sufferers fight
daily to live with the condition, so by going along to this evening, you will be helping to raise funds. Contact the organiser on 07950 950647 for more information.
UK Astronomy Society
@Emberton Sports and Leisure Club
18 March, Friday, approx. 7:30pm
Subject of the month: Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere. Toilets & cash bar available; they ask kindly that each person donates £2.50 to help them cover costs which will also include hand outs, email of the presentation and sky guides. Biscuits/ hot chocolate provided by galaxy chocolate and ourselves.
Newport Pagnell URC: Ceilidh
@Working Mens’ Club, Newport Pagnell
19 March, Saturday, 7:30pm-11pm
URC Fundraising Events for the Mead Centre. A Ceilidh (Scottish Barn Dance and Buffet). Plus grand raf e with exciting prizes. Tickets from Cambourne Travel. Adults £15 each, children ages 15 and under £1. Ticket price includes a hot meal and dessert.
Easter Coffee Morning
@Westbury Grange Nursing Home, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell
19 March, Saturday 10am-12noon
Come & join us for a lovely morning of coffee, cakes & companionship! Raf e, games & more! Call Rosie, 01908 614435.
The Sunset Lounge Presents The Vision
@The Sunset Lounge, Newport Pagnell
19 March, Saturday, 7:30pm
100% of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Willen Hospice. Let’s raise some money for an excellent cause! The Vision are a local indie/alt. rock band returning after a hiatus of seven years. The band consists of brothers Steve and Lee Wells, who grew up and live in Newport Pagnell, Antony Baker and Ian Drewery.
Bedford Jazz Festival
@Bedford venues including the Corn Exchange and The Quarry Theatre
19-20 March, Saturday and Sunday
On the weekend of the 19th-20th, Conscia Jazz will be running the Bedford Jazz Festival. There will be around 20 acts over the weekend at 5 different venues in the town centre including The Corn Exchange and The Quarry Theatre. This includes a brand new Community Stage for this year’s festival.
From 25th March:
Milton Keynes Museum Easter Egg Hunt
@MK Museum, McConnell Drive, MK12 5EL
25-28 March, Friday-Monday
Scrummy prizes for observant children! Visit mkmuseum.org.uk for more information.
World Hunter Field Target Championship
@Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire
27 March, Sunday
28 March, Monday
The World Hunter Field Target Championship is set to return to Kelmarsh Country Show this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Cafe In The Tower
@All Saints Church, Odell, North Beds
28 March, Monday, 2:30-5:30pm
Easter Bank Holiday. Drop in to sample a delicious range of cakes and cookies to go with your favourite cuppa. The Church Tower will be open. Tower trips £2.50 per adult and £1 per child.
All Saints’ Church, Turvey, Cream Teas
@All Saints’ Church, Turvey
28 March, Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm
See the beautiful church decorated for Easter and enjoy a delicious Cream Tea! All proceeds to Church funds.
Olney Camera Club
@Olney Centre
30 March, Wednesday, 8pm
Digital Images Competition
From 1 April:
Quiz Fundraiser for Toby’s Trust
@The Carlton House Club
1 April, Friday, 7:30pm
Quiz Evening to fundraise for Toby’s Trust. Starts at 7:30pm with a sausage and chips supper included in the ticket price of £5.00. Teams of up to 6. Cash prizes and raf e. Tickets can be purchased from the Carlton Club and CT Wilson’s.
Milton Keynes Philatelic Society Stamp Fair
@Methodist Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB
2 April, Saturday, 10am-4pm
Stamp Dealers and members selling stamps, coins & covers, and the former Bletchley Park Post Of ce with their special commemorative covers. Refreshments available! If you are interested in joining the Stamp Club, this would be a great opportunity to meet many of the members who help out on the day. For further information, call 01908 521220.
Emberton & District Flower Club
@Olney Centre
5 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Demonstration: Wedding Flowers, by Tracey Moore. Meet on the rst Tuesday of every month. Everyone welcome. Visitors £4.50. Members free. For more details, please contact Trish Brock 01234 712676.
Holiday Bible Club
@Lavendon Baptist Church
6-8 April, Wed-Fri, 9:30am-12noon
Be a ‘Polar Explorer’ at Holiday Bible Club for 5-11 year olds. Go on an exciting expedition of discovery. Enjoy craft activities, competitions and more! Meet Emma, the CBeebies presenter, and the loveable husky dog, Blizz. There are a limited number of places for Polar Explorers; register by Mon 21 Mar. For more details/to register visit lavendonbaptistchurch.co.uk or call 01234 712632.
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