Page 22 - Phonebox Magazine April 2016

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Newport Pagnell Women’s Institute
@Cafe at the rear of the Methodist Church Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Do come and join us – we’d love to see you.
The Dysfunctional Family at Frogmore House, IOW.
10 May, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Resolutions plus Medieval Dunstable.
Sherington Historical Society
@Sherington Village Hall
12 April, Tuesday
Members’ meeting. Come for a low-key evening archiving and chat.
Cowper and Newton Society
Everyone welcome. First visit free then £2 a visit. On 13th April the theme will be various crafts, and on 27th April the club will focus on cards.
The Speckled Band Book Club
@The British Legion Club, Ousebank Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AN
14 April, Thursday, 8pm-9:15pm
At this meeting, we will be discussing Conan Doyle’s ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’. New members and regulars welcome. For more information, vsit facebook.com/ SpeckledBandBookClub
North Buckinghamshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society
@Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell
14 April, Thursday, 10:15am onwards Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month in Newport Pagnell (except July and August). Coffee at 10:15, chairman’s notices at 10:50, lecture at 11:00am.
Olney Town Meeting
@The Olney Centre
14 April, Thursday, 7.00pm
From 16th April:
Charity Ball in aid of Cancer Research UK
@Jury’s Inn, Milton Keynes
16 April, Saturday, 6pm ‘til late
Three course meal, arrival drinks, big band, fun casino, ballroom dance tuition available, £40 per ticket and £10 from each ticket goes directly to Cancer Research UK.
For more information or to book tickets, visit www.abcbigband.co.uk/charityball or email abcbigband@gmail.com.
Spring Sale
@St. Margaret’s Church, Denton
16 April, Saturday, 11am-2pm
Wide range of previously loved items, including books, toys, games and DVDs. Also cakes, cards, coffee, tea and homemade soup available, along with a raf e. Please contact Carole Clarke with enquiries: 01604 890170.
The Best of British
@Chrysalis Theatre, Willen
16 April, Saturday, 7:30pm
The Best of British explores a selection of British music, from folk songs through popular music of The Beatles to modern West End plays/musicals. It takes us on a musical journey of many styles and genres. Above all, it captures a wealth of music from the British Isles of which we can be proud. Tickets: £10 from Cambourne Travel (NP) or CT Wilson’s (Olney). The evening will also include excerpts from British plays.
From 19th April:
Olney & District Historical Society
@Main Hall of the Olney Centre
19 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
Hitch Hiking on a Ray of Light. A talk by Dave Eagle - research scientist and well-known local astronomer. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership fees remain at £5 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £3 per meeting. Refreshments included.
Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch
@St Marks Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7UY
21 April, Thursday, 7:30pm for 8pm start Do you like textiles? Would you like to learn some new techniques or just see great work in a friendly setting? Would you love to buy previously loved fabrics, threads, magazines and books at very reasonable prices? You do not have to be an expert needlewoman to enjoy the Embroiderers’ Guild. This evening This evening Elaine Harburn will be speaking on ‘Souvenirs of the First World War’. All welcome! Visitors £4.
Lighting of the Beacon
@Barn eld, Olney
21 April, Thursday, 7:30pm
Join local residents and groups for the lighting of the beacon at 7:30pm.
12 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
The Maybees Patchwork and Craft Group
@Cold Bray eld Village Hall
21 April, Thursday
A small, friendly group of stitchers/knitters/ crafters meet weekly in Term time. Our members come from Turvey, Carlton, Lavendon and Olney. Come and join us - a warm welcome awaits. Summer Term starts 21st April. For more information contact Julie on 01234 881002.
Newport Pagnell Musical Annual Town Meeting
@Ousedale School, Newport Pagnell
21 April, Thursday, 7:15 for 7:30pm start This year the Town Council is delighted to announce it will be holding its Annual Town Meeting on 21st April. You will be treated to a number of performances from the Diamond Theatre, as well as hearing from the Mayor, the Historical Society, and the Re-enactment Committee, who are putting on a wonderful large-scale town event this year by staging a re-enactment battle. Everyone is invited. Do you know of anyone living in the town who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding good work or voluntary contributions to Newport Pagnell for the last year or over many years? If you would like to nominate them for the Town Award then please write to the Town Clerk, Shar Roselman, Newport Pagnell Town Council, 80 High Street, MK16 8AQ, or e-mail townclerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk by 4th April 2016, with a brief paragraph of about 100 words explaining why this person deserves the award. The Town Council is delighted to receive nominations from people in all walks of life. The award will be presented at the Meeting on 21st April 2016.
Barn Dance
@Olney United Reformed Church (middle of the high street)
22 April, Friday, 7:30-10:30pm
Live music from band: Kelly’s Eye; professional caller; raffle; £10 including
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@Olney Centre
12 April, Tuesday, 7:30pm
The speakers at the April meeting are Paul Collins and Tom Jones from the museum talking about “Museum Developments and Cowper Curiosities”. The talk will be followed by refreshments and a raf e. Members£2/Visitors £4
17 May, Tuesday
The May meeting is an outing to Shuttle worth at Old Warden. For details, please ring Ann Collins on 01234 712882.
From 13th April:
CAMEO - Come And Meet Each Other
@Sutcliff Baptist Church Extension, Market Place, Olney
13 April, Wednesday
27 April, Wednesday
Join CAMEO where you can be assured of a friendly welcome. Second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Chat, various activities, tea and cake. For more information, call 01234 711900.
Olney Craft Club
@Olney Centre
13, 27, April, Wednesday, 2-4pm.
Come along every other Wednesday and try your hand at crafts. Instruction is given.
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