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FOODBANK OPEN
@Phonebox Of ce, Unit 2 Stanley Court, Olney, MK46 5NH
OPEN for food donations
9am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday
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 is the Phonebox Magazine of ce or Newport Pagnell Medical Centre. Current low items include long-life milk, long-life juice, rice pudding, peanut butter and jam.
The Food Bank - sowing the seeds of love.
Fundraising for Willen Hospice
@Grand Union Canal and The Thames
31 March, Thursday - 2 April, Saturday
On Thursday 31st, MK Dons fans Graham Durcan and Richard Nordsted (known as Radar and Bootsie) set off down the Grand Union Canal and into the Thames to raise vital funds for Willen Hospice. Their destination is Craven Cottage, home of Fulham FC, via the Thames, where they hope to arrive on Saturday 2nd April in time for the MK Dons v Fulham Championship match! Their journey consists of kayaking 67 miles going across 81 locks and six miles of the Thames. You can support their fundraising by donating at www.justgiving.com/richardnordsted.
Monday Lunch Club: Volunteers Needed
Do you have one Monday morning a month you could spare to help as a volunteer making lunch at the Monday Lunch Club? You could drop the children at school and be with us by 9am, and you would be nished by 2pm. We are a wonderful group of elderly people and for many of us, the lunch club is the only reason we get a hot meal or have any company during the day. In return, volunteers are offered the opportunity to: know how much you are helping us and how much we appreciate your kindness; enjoy the company of other volunteers; learn from a fantastic cooking teacher who is always happy to help you learn new cooking skills; and try out your own recipes if you’re already a con dent cook. If you are interested in volunteering, call Beryl on 07725 184002.
J.M.W. Turner Exhibition
@The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane
Running until 10 April 2016
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.
Art Exhibition: ‘10 Years On’
@Three Hares Gallery
Running from 30 March until 28 April
Exhibition by the Weston Underwood Art Group to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The exhibition will include a wide range of work by 15 local artists using varied media and in their own individual styles.
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.
From 1st April:
The Bedford Branch of The Royal Anglian Regiment Association
@The Keep, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AJ
1 April, Friday, 8pm
Monthly meetings held on the rst Friday of every month. Bar opens 19:30 meeting commences 20:00. If you are an ex serviceman/woman of any arm please feel free to join us.
UK Astronomy Society Meeting
@Emberton Sports & Social Club, Hulton Drive, Emberton, MK46 5BS
1 April, Friday, 7:30pm-late
The UK Astronomy Society presents: the
Milky Way Galaxy - Where We Live. 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. For more information and to book your place, email info@ukastronomy. org.uk or visit ukastronomy.eventbrite.co.uk.
Rascals Short Mat Bowls Club
@Lavendon Village Hall
1 8 15 22 29, Friday, April, 10am-midday 5 12 19 26, Tuesday, April, 7:30pm-9:30pm We are a small and friendly Short Mat Bowls Club and we are looking for new members. Meeting every Tuesday and Friday. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For further information, call Dorothy on 01933 663 558.
Bedford Art Society Meeting
@Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK41 8EB
1 April, Friday, 7:15 for 7:30pm start
Tara Tate talk: “New Voices & Guises of Contemporary Art”. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean 01234 307210 or bedsartsociety.co.uk.
Olney Senior Citizens Club
@Olney Centre
1 April - Whist/Bob’s Clothes
8 April - Bingo
15 April - The Donkey Sanctuary’s Work with Special Needs Chidlren
22 April - A.G.M./Bring and Buy
29 April - Quiz
Olney Ward Surgeries
@Olney Centre
1 April, Friday 7.30pm
Held on the rst Friday of each month. If you have any concerns about services provided by MKC please come along.
Hardy Plant Society, Cambs & Beds
@Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH
2 April, Saturday, 2pm
“Plants for Damp Places” by Des Martin. Owner of Nursery in Leicestershire and well- known lecturer. This is a ‘hands on’ talk. Plants for sale.
Two Brewers Events
@The Two Brewers, High St, Olney
3 April - Open Mic Night, 8pm
9 April - Live Band ‘Iam Aquitaine’
14 April - IndieGo Night, 8:30pm
21 April - Comedy Night, 8:30pm
22 April - Labour Party Quiz. Call Two Brewers (01234 711393) to book tables. 28 April - Quiz night (open to all), 8pm
1 May - Karaoke Night, 8pm onwards
Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire Group
@Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX
4 April, Monday, 7:30pm-9:30pm Stephen Waters and Clive Daws talk on ‘Beauties and Mysteries of the Burren’. Visitors welcome - £3. Annual membership costs £7.50 for singles, or £11.50 for join membership.
Milton Keynes & District 41 Club
@The Swan Revived, Newport Pagnell
4 April, Monday 7.45pm
First Monday of each month (2nd Monday if the rst is a Bank Holiday)
All ex-Round Tablers are welcome. If you’re interested, contact regwright@newpag.com.
Lavendon WI
@Lavendon Village Hall
4 April, Monday, 7.45pm
The group meet on the rst Monday of the month.
From 5th April:
Milton Keynes Computer User Club
@Newport Pagnell Royal British Legion, High Street, MK16 8AN
5 12 19 26 April, 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.
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