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Events Diary
make a real difference.
Building on the success of the Support Group
we would like to open these afternoons up to parents, guardians and carers within the local area. You do not have to have a child attending Olney Middle School.
The next meeting will be held at Olney Middle School on Tuesday 25 June – 2pm to 3pm For further information or to con rm attendance please contact
Olney Middle School on 01234 711323 ----------------------------------------------
Newport Pagnell Soapbox Derby is now into its 4th year. We are run by a small team of Nick Walduck, Adam Hart, Rob Green, Russell North and Mark Lombardo.
2013 will hopefully be a success, we have lots of interest again this year and the entry forms are available from Roy Pink Cycles.
The Soapbox Derby ran for many years till the mid 1980s down Silver Street and I decided to bring it back in 2009, every year so far has been popular.
It will be held on Sunday 7th July at 10am in Silver Street Newport Pagnell.
We have a maximum of 16 places to ll and its
a rst come rst served basis so get your entry forms in to us to secure your place.
We would like to thank our sponsors Stimpson Eves, Roy Pink Cycles, The Rose and Crown Pub Newport Pagnell and the Watershed.
Hope to see many of you there on the day come cheer us on and watch the racing and you can nd us on Facebook. Many thanks, Nick. ---------------------------------------
The Letchworth Garden City classic and Vintage Car club are holding their Annual Transport Picnic on 8th June at Fairclouch Hall Farm, Halls Green, Weston, Herts. £5 per vehicle on the gate. Pedestrians £2. 11am to 5pm. lgc-cvcc.co.uk or call 07831 805455 for further info. ---------------------------------------
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June the gardens will be open in aid of the National Garden Scheme.
on Saturday 22nd June 2013
at 7.30pm with Professor Ian Tracey. When Ian Tracey was appointed organist at Liverpool Cathedral he was the youngest cathedral organist in Britain. Ian is a frequent broadcaster with the BBC and a regular soloist at the Proms. Ian holds Fellowships from twenty prestigious musical institutions both in the UK and abroad including the Royal College of Organists as one
of only 28 Honorary Fellows worldwide. Tickets £10, enquiries 01604 891294. (Keep the date for the 11th Annual Organ Recital on Saturday 5th July 2014 at 7.30pm with Thomas Heywood.) --------------------------------
That Time Of The Month Comedy Club at The Cannon in Newport Pagnell, Sunday 16th June, 7pm Matt Richardson. Facebook
event: www.facebook.com/ thattimeofthemonth. Tickets: www. wegottickets.com/event/217744. Matt Richardson arrives on the shores on Newport Pagnell on 16th June to preview his exciting new Edinburgh festival show at ‘That Time Of The Month’! --------------------------------
TASK the Traditional Association of Shotokan Karate are putting on a Karate Demonstration at Castle Ashby Fete. There will be demonstrations of Sai, Sword Drawing, Kata, Kumite and Self Defence. Castle Ashby Fete is on Sunday 2nd June 2013. Gates open 12 noon at the Castle’s
famous Italian Gardens, Castle Ashby, Northants. NN7 1LF. There will also be a Fun Dog Show, Famous Magician, Hog Roast, Brass Band, Pimms Tent, Stalls and various Attractions. --------------------------------
Green Park Community Centre
Every Thursday, 10-12noon Short Mat Bowls Darts, Cards, Quizzes. £2 a week. If you are retired, why not come and join us?
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Asperger and ASD
Parent Support Group
Are you the Parent/Guardian
of a child diagnosed or in the process of being diagnosed with Asperger, ASD and/or social communication dif culties?
I am sure you are aware this is a very complex area and can often feel quite isolating.
The Asperger and ASD Parent Support Group regularly hold coffee afternoons at Olney Middle School for parents and guardians to meet together.
The afternoons are a chance
to meet with other parents, guardians and carers to share experiences, if you wish, or
ask each other for advice and support in a relaxed casual setting. The school SENCO also attends the sessions to support the group and offer advice where appropriate. Experience shows us that sharing in such settings can
Restored walled ower garden with plants pre-1800, many mentioned by poet William Cowper, who said of himself ‘Gardening was, of all employments, that in which I succeeded best’. Also Summer House Garden in Victorian kitchen style with organic, new and old vegetable varieties. Herb and medicinal plant borders in memory of the garden’s original use by an apothecary.
Admission is £2.50 for adults, and free entry for children up to 16 years. Income from the plant stall and teas will go to the Museum’s Gardens Fund. --------------------------------------- Emberton & District Flower Club. Please join us for an entertaining demonstration evening: “Alice in Wonderland” with Jo Pulter from Peterborough (NAFAS) on Tuesday 4th June at 7.30pm. Raf e. Tea. Coffee. Visitors £4.50. All welcome. In July we are arranging an outing to a local Garden Nursery, please phone if you would like to book a place. Further info from Sheila on 01234 712883 or Sandra on 01234 714144.
Have Your Say Meetings
NAG with Tina Lewington, your local Police Community Support Of cer will be holding Have Your Say meetings in the Costa coffee shop every four weeks. You can discuss local issues and concerns The meetings will be held on Mondays at 10.30 for one hour. The dates: June 3, July 1, 29; September 23; October 21; November 18 and December 16th.
BRAND NEW LUNCH MENU
We’re serving lunch Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm so come and try our brand new summer menu, including salads, sandwiches and new award winning individual pies from Pieminister!
TUESDAY IS PIE NIGHT - PIE & A DRINK FOR £10.95 – choose a pie, add mash or chips, peas and gravy and water down with your favourite tipple every Tuesday night from 6pm-9pm.
2 COURSES FOR £12.95 (available Wed & Thurs 6pm-9pm) from our main dinner menu*
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK VISIT THE WEBSITE OR POP INTO THE PUB!
18 british beers local ciders
family bbq kids entertainment
COWPER’S OAK BEER FESTIVAL
27th & 28th July
a weekend of festivities including...
stonebaked pizza tapas
live music bouncy castle
the cowpers oak @totheoak
cowpers oak, high street, weston underwood, mk46 5js t: (01234) 711382
w: cowpersoak.co.uk
* Terms & conditions apply. Tables must be booked in advance. Excludes Ribeye Steak & Cheese Board
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