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Youth Theatre Co.
In Brief
trough in front of the Coop car park into a colourful and attractive display. With the very kind permission of her manager, Karen was able to make good use of any plants which could not nd favours with any customers at the end of the day. Taking any ‘sad-looking’ specimens she gave them plenty of t.l.c., reviving them to bloom into a marvellously colourful display we have all enjoyed. What a public-spirited lady and what a difference this has made to the area’s appearance. Together with the attractive well-kept ower beds either side of the entrance to Wildleaf, we really do have a blooming good display!
Olney Library
Opening Hours from 1st November 2016: Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 1.00pm - 5.30pm Wednesday – 10.00am - 2.30pm Thursday – 10.00am - 2.30pm Friday – 1.00pm - 5.30pm Saturday – 10.00am - 1.00pm Sunday – Closed www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries Tel: 01234 711474
MK RNLI
In late December 2015, Rod Law, Chairman of the Milton Keynes Branch of the RNLI received a call from one of their stalwart supporters, Dave “Dig it Up” Howson to visit him at home. The reason for the visit really shook Rod, but he respected his wishes. Dave’s health was failing and he wished to donate his model Lifeboat to the MK RNLI. Dave built his 1/lth scale model of a Severn class Lifeboat basically from recycled/salvaged bits and pieces and was justifiably very proud and protective of it. Unfortunately he never got round to nishing it, to his desired standard, by installing full
remote control equipment.
It is a real “attention grabber” but despite its size it is, in many respects, quite fragile. As the local fundraising branch they originally thought they could use it around the area at their events, but soon realised the restrictions placed on them by the models size.
Other avenues for the models use were investigated, and eventually they ascertained that the full sized 17.39 was stationed at Tobermory (Isle of Mull) and following enquiries it was established that the Toberrnory Lifeboat Station had just opened a visitors centre and were looking for a centre feature.
It was decided, what better and tting “home”, respecting Dave’s wishes for his model to be in a safe permanent place, in a glass case, on show to “the world”.
The MK RNLI are delighted, the Tobermory crew and volunteer team are excited, and Rod will be delivering the model to them during October.
Should you wish to view the model before it goes to its new home please contact Rod at rodlawvm@hotmail.com.
Dancevybz Success
Dancers from Beds and Bucks’ premier dance school, Dancevybz, beat teams from across the globe to take top podium positions in team and individual categories at the 2016 UDO World Street Dance Championships at the SECC in Glasgow recently.
Four teams from the school achieved top ten positions: over 18 quad Wolva claimed fourth place in their age category and U14 team Outlawed secured fth place, while U14 team Lilvybz and U18 team Frenzy ranked eighth and tenth respectively.
In the individual categories, the school’s youngest dancer, George Gibson, just ve years old, from Olney, came fth in the U6 solos competition, while Ruby Seymour, seven, also from Olney, came fourth in the U8 solos category. Bella Gibson and Tom Skoines, both just seven years old, came fth in the U8 duos competition, and took fth and sixth place respectively in the U8 solos nal. Callum Duggan, eight, came fth in the U10 solos competition and Jack Skoines, 13, came fth in the U14 solos category.
Dancevybz teams have performed all over the world. Their adult team Execute have previously ranked third in the world, and the boys crew Kazzum has won the UK Hip Hop Championships, competed in Las Vegas, and reached the live nals of Sky One’s “Got to Dance” in 2012.
A free drama workshop for 6-18 year olds is coming to Newport Pagnell this Autumn, sponsored by local restaurant The Carrington Arms. The workshop, which is being held at the Moulsoe Millennium Hall on Thursday 27th October 2016 from 6pm-10pm, will contain a mixture of drama games and improvisation, aiming to help build the con dence of local young actors. It will be taught across three sessions: 6-10 years (6pm-7pm), 10-14 years (7pm-8.20pm) and 14-18 years (8.20pm- 10pm).
The workshop is being organised by Big Bold Youth, who aim to provide local affordable and accessible drama activities for young people. To register for Big Bold Youth’s free workshop, visit www.bigboldyouth.co.uk/newportpagnell. Alternatively, you can register over the phone by calling 020 3808 8125 or emailing bookings@bigboldyouth.co.uk. With the workshop already lling up, early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Concrete Cows Return Home
Milton Keynes’ most famous residents caused quite a stir when it was announced they would be moo-ving away from their base at intu Milton Keynes earlier in the year.
Liz Leyh’s famous concrete cows had been keeping the grass down at the shopping centre, but the introduction of a new community space meant they needed to nd pastures new. But really, it was off to pastures old – because it was decided the concrete bovine should return to Milton Keynes Museum, where they were created back in 1978.
intu Milton Keynes worked with The Parks Trust to arrange their journey home.
Since the cows have been reinstated, the museum has enjoyed a bumper few months of visitor gures – with numbers up nearly 100%.
Blooming Good
How inspiring it is to see that local people really do care about their town and surroundings. In Olney’s case, local residents, especially patrons of the Co-op and visitors to Stanley Court area, have admired the ower displays there this year.
One particular local is worthy of great praise and took it upon herself ‘to make a difference’. Seeing a poster for ‘Olney in Bloom’ part of the national competition, Karen, who works at the Co-op, did exactly that. With her own efforts, Karen transformed the bare brick
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