Page 21 - Phonebox Magazine April 2016

Your Diary of all the Latest Local Events
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
@Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church (through arch opposite Nationwide)
5 April, 7:30pm
The History of Pantomime by Lynda Maude including a display of costumes. Admission £1 for members, £3 for visitors. Light refreshments and a raf e.
19 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Old Wolverton to Loughton by June Watson. Admission £1 for members, £3 for visitors. Light refreshments and a raf e.
@Chandos Hall Museum (along the short tunnel between 52 and 54 Silver Street)
24 April, Sunday, 2-4pm
Open Day and continuation of our exhibition featuring old maps, plans and guides of Newport Pagnell. Also various books, maps and other items of local interest will be on sale. Admission free. For more information about the Society, visit www.mkheritage. co.uk.nphs
Olney Jazz Club
@Carlton House Club, High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB
5 April, Tuesday, 8pm
“New Orleans Z’hulus”. 01234 711348. Tickets £10 or £8 in advance. Good food available, booking essential.
Talk/Demonstration: ‘Growing Your Own Drink’
@Two Brewers, High St, Olney
5 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Doreen Bird a local expert on ‘Growing Your Own Drink’ is coming to the Two Brewers, High St. All proceeds to The Olney Community Allotment. Cost - £3.00 on the night.
Newport Pagnell & District Probus Club
@Carlton House Club, Olney High Street
5 April, Tuesday, 12:15pm.
Speaker Gordon Rogers, ‘Winston Churchill’s Toyshop’! The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month for a buffet lunch followed by an interesting speaker. We also go on trips and visits through the year! Contact Val Menzies: 01234 713 563.
Emberton & District Flower Club
@Olney Centre
5 April, Tuesday
Demonstration: Wedding Flowers, by Tracey Moore. Meet on the rst Tuesday of every month. Everyone welcome. Visitors £6.00. Members free. For more details, please contact Trish Brock 01234 712676.
Bedford Floral Art Society
@Addison Centre, Kempston
5 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Daphne Grant presents ‘Old Friends and New Faces’. Raf e of arrangements. Visitors £7. All welcome. For more information, visit www.bedford oralartsociety.co.uk.
Olney Archaeological Society
@Olney Centre
5 April, Tuesday, 10am-12noon
‘The Rose and its History’ talk by Peter Scott, who is a leading member of the Historical Rose Group of the Royal National Rose Society. He has organised exhibits at Chelsea and Hampton Court and he will give his insights into the botany of the plant, its prominent role in the arts and religion, and the evolution of the present day roses.
19 April, Tuesday, 10am-12noon
Peter Liddle - ‘The building of Kirby Muxloe castle’. A Visiting Fellow at the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at Leicester University with over 40 years experience. He describes how the castle was built, using rare building accounts and a study of the existing remains. Members £20 (19 lectures from Sept-June). Visitors welcome - £3 (includes refreshments).
Rotary Club of Newport Pagnell
@The Swan Revived Hotel, Newport Pagnell
6 13 20 27 April, Wednesdays, 6:45pm for the meal, or 8pm for the meeting.
Dual gender dining club, having a meal is optional. If a meal is required, this takes place in the restaurant, and the meeting follows. For more information, visit: newportpagnell.rotaryweb.org or call Roger Simmons (President) 01908 374833.
Memory Cafe
@Westbury Grange/The Limes, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell
6 April, 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.
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Olney Model Railway Club
@The Club Room behind the Carlton Club
7, 14, 21, 28 April, Thursday, 7.30pm
Members have a wide range of interests, from live steam models to n gauge. For more information visit the club website at olneymrc. org.uk or phone 01234 241686.
Seniors Seated Exercise Class
@Lavendon Village Hall
Thursdays, 2-3pm.
A friendly group - open to all. No need to book, just turn up! Adaptable seated exercises taught by a teacher with 30 years’ experience. All the moves are carefully designed to improve flexibility, mobility and strength, to improve balance, memory and coordination, along with some gentle relaxation. The music is carefully chosen - tunes you will know and love! 45 minutes of exercise, followed by tea/coffee, biscuits, and a chance to chat! £4.50 per session. Call Amanda: 01234 713433.
Carers MK
@Olney Centre
7 April, Thursday, 2pm-3:30pm
Are you a carer? Do you support a family member/friend with an illness or disability? The Olney Carers’ Group, with Carers MK, meet on the rst Thusday of every month. Chat to others in the same situation as you. For more info, contact Carers MK on 01908 231703 or mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org.
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@MS Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, 155 OLNEY TOWN COUNCIL
Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9RX
8 April, Friday, 7-8:30pm (opening night) 9 April, Saturday, 10am-5pm
10 April, Sunday, 10am-3pm
Exhibition running for opening evening then Saturday and Sunday in April. Visit www. bedsartsociety.co.uk for more details.
New Book Club: Hooked on Books Club
@Olney Library (and garden when sunny)
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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacons
Thursday 21st April 7:30pm - Barnfield
The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacons
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Town Clerk: Mr Liam Costello
Tel: 01234 711679
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9 April, Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm
Are you between 7 & 11 years old? Do you enjoy books? If yes, this is the club for you. Come and join the fun at Lydia’s new ‘Hooked on Books’ Club - a free monthly club
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@ Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, MK17 8HZ
10 April, Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Easter Egg Hunt; Caring for Rabbits Presentation; Grand Opening of the new HAPPY DOME; and meet The Rabbit Welfare Association. There will also be a Parade of Rescued HULA Dogs at 2:30pm, bargains in the Bazaar & Pet Bed Shed, refreshments on sale in The Trough Cafe, fun & games for the kids, and meet the Resident Farm Animals. Dogs welcome & please invite your friends. Admission only £2 adults & children FREE. FREE parking. All proceeds for the care and welfare of HULA’s animals. Enquiries: 01908 584000. Website: www.hularescue.org.
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