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Live & Local: Events Diary
VOLUNTARY SECTOR ROADSHOW
OKTOBERFEST
@ THE WHITE HART, SHERINGTON
Choose from three circular routes departing from Hackleton Village Hall.
FAMILY ROUTE – suitable for children, 8 miles around Salcey Forest.
Throughout October various locations
Community Action: MK & MK Community Foudation present the Voluntary Sector October Roadshow. Come along to find out about support, funding and opportunities for your charity or community group. Various venues. Call 01908 690276 or 01908 661623 for further details.
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th October
Tues 9th Oct, Newport Pagnell Library Thurs 11th Oct, Stony Stratford Library Friday 12th Oct, Olney Library _________________________
Live music, games, a selection of German and English beers, sausages and sauerkraut, prizes for the best-dressed. Thursday and Friday open 6pm to close, Saturday and Sunday open 12 noon to close. _________________________
FRIDAY AFTERNOON TEA
@ ST LAUDʼS CHURCH, SHERINGTON Friday October 5th, 12th & 19th
Read all about it in this magazine, and do come and see us in the beautiful St Laudʼs Church anytime between 2.30pm and 4.45pm. All funds shared between the Church and Sherington CE School. Contact Paula Noble on 01908 216925. _________________________
RACE NIGHT
@ LAVENDON VILLAGE HALL
Saturday October 6th, 7.30pm
Lavendon Village Hall have had an amazing August with the hall having been cleaned and decorated including new curtains. We are now raising money to refurbish the toilets and kitchens, so please come along to our fund raising Race Night. Ploughmans Supper, bring your own drinks. Tickets £8. Call 01234 712605 or 01234 712164 for more details. _________________________
OPEN MIC NIGHT & GIG NIGHTS
@ THE BULL INN OLNEY
Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October From 7pm onwards. 1st and 3rd Sunday are Open Mic Nights, 2nd and 4th are Gig Nights. More information from accousticbullollney@gmail.com _________________________
KNIT FOR CHRISTMAS @ WOOL SHOP Sunday October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Come along and learn some new skills, meet new people and generally have some fun. _________________________
THE COWPER & NEWTON SOCIETY ADVANTAGE AFRICA - PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY@ THE OLNEY CENTRE
Tuesday October 9th, 7.30pm
The next meeting is Advantage Africa - Pathway Out of Poverty. The speaker is Jane Betts. Admission is £2 and refreshments will also be served. Everyone is welcome. _________________________
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LAVENDON & DISTRICT ANNUAL BUFFET & DANCE
@ LAVENDON VILLAGE HALL
Saturday 13th October at 8pm
Music by The Shooting Stars. Tickets £15. There is no licensed bar, so please bring your own drink and glasses. For further information please contact Rod Moore on 01234 712666 or Fiona Youlton on 01234 711963
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HACKLETON AND DISTRICT WI ANNUAL COMMUNITY PROJECT 2012 ROMAN CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENT
Sunday Oct 14th 8am-5pm
Adults £12.00, 5 to 16 years £5.00, Under 5s free. www.romanchallenge.co.uk.
CHARIOT ROUTE – 22 miles for those who like more of a challenge.
GLADIATOR ROUTE – 30 miles; a tougher ride for the more experienced cyclists. Superb ploughmans and WI homemade calkes included for all entrants. For information and booking please contact Barbara 01604 870515 or book online www.romanchallenge.co.uk. _________________________
JAZZ NIGHTS @ CAFE BRIO
HULA ANIMAL RESCUE ST FRANCIS
OPEN DAY @ GLEBE FARM
Sunday October 14th 1pm-3.30pm
Youʼll find the South Midlands Animal Sanctuary at Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, betwen M1 Junction 13 & Woburn Sands. There is an animal blessing at 3pm plus all the usual attractions. See the rescued pets and farm animals, enjoy childrensʼ games, bazaar bargains and refreshments. Dogs welcome. Admission only £2, accompanied children free. All proceeds raised for the care and welfare of animals. _________________________
Every Monday at 7.30pm
Mon 1st: Cool Jazz
Mon 8th: Maurice Merry & Chris Parker Duo Mon 15th: Neil Astbury & Mike Kemp Duo Mon 22nd: Lincoln Noel
Mon 29th: Susan Valliant Speer _________________________
BRIDGE COURSES
@ BRITISH LEGION CLUB
NEWPORT PAGNELL
Starts Monday October 1st
Would you like to be able to play bridge? A new course for complete beginners will be starting on the 1st October. It will run every Monday until March 2013 from 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Full details are available from Cedric Parry on 01234 713018 _________________________
EMBERTON AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB @ OLNEY CENTRE
Tuesday October 2nd, 7.30pm start. NAFAS area demonstrator, Jackie Page presents ʻIn Styleʼ. Admission charge. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Sheila on 01234 712883. _________________________
OLNEY JAZZ CLUB
@ CARLTON HOUSE CLUB
Tuesday October 2nd at 8pm
Susan Valliant Speer and her band present the Legendary Ladies of Jazz. Susan sings the songs of many of the greatest jazz divas of the 20th century including Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggie Lee, Nina Simone, Sophie Tucker and Billie Holliday, all in her own dynamic and entertaining style. Tickets are £7 in advance (from the Phonebox or the Carlton House Club) and £9 on the door. _________________________
SUNSET LOUNGE OPEN MIC NIGHT
@ THE CANNON NEWPORT PAGNELL Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October
In the Disco Shed. From 8pm. Usual routine - Jeff with a beard, Steph with dredds, music, beer, free entry and a smile! _________________________
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FRIENDS OF WILLEN HOSPICE PRESENT SINGING FOR WILLEN
GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS!!!
@ NEWPORT PAGNELLʼS PARISH CHURCH
Saturday October 20th at 7.30pm
The concert in Newport Pagnell parish church will involve 6 local choirs presenting a varied programme of classical, choral and music from the shows. Groups this year include the Milton Keynes Youth Choir, Sounds Familiar from Cranfield, Sherwood Singers from Bletchley, and for the 1st time the Windmill singers from Northamptonshire as well as the church choirs from Olney and Newport Pagnell. Tickets for the concert cost £7.50 (£5.50 concessions) and will be available from mid September from Cambourne Travel on Newport Pagnell High St, and CT Wilsons on Olney High St. You can also email friends@willen-hospice.org.uk or call 01908 612622.
NEWPORT PAGNELL MEDICAL
CENTRE FLU CLINICS
If you are a registered patient at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre please book your appointment now to get protection from flu.
Flu injections need to be repeated every year because the virus changes. Therefore the injection is best given before the flu season starts.
It is highly recommended for all patients over 65 years of age or in a medical risk group which includes heart or lung problems, diabetic, kidney or liver problems, had a stroke and patients taking medication or if you have an illness that lowers immunity. We also recommend this if you are a carer or pregnant.
Flu clinics will be held at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre on Saturday 6th October, 8am - 2.30pm and Saturday 3rd November, 8am-2.30pm.
Please ring 01908 617111 to book your appointment.
One day workshop, 14th October at the Olney Centre. Weʼll have a lot of fun making Christmas cards, gift tages, decorations and gifts. Suitable for total beginners or advanced. 10am until 5pm. £40 which includes all materials and light refreshments. Bring a packed lunch. Places must be booked in advance and are limited. Please email hughhallaron@yahoo.com or telephone 01234 7200540 and ask for Glen. See you there!!!