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will be books , maps , photographs and other items of general local interest on sale. Admission is free .
Our Website
The society 's website is at www . mkheritage.co .uk/ nphs. Here you can find information on the town 's history from the time of the Civil War up to the present day, including the arrival of the canal , the railwa y and the M1 motorway, plus a history of Bury Field Common and various local industries. Click on the Town Trail to see a walking route around the town taking in many of our most notable buildings and landmarks.
Olney District Historical Society
@Main Hall of the Olney Centre Tuesday 20th May, 7.30pm
A talk on Garden Archaeology of Hampton Court, etc by Joe Prentice - archaeologist and gardener
Joe will talk about the Hampton Court Palace garden and cover Harrington Falls, Holdenby and Wrest Park. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month . Membership fees for 2014 remain at £5 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £2 per meeting . Refreshments included.
Charity Swishing Party
@Olney Church Hall
Wednesday 21st May, 7.30pm
You are invited to either sell some of your new or nearly new clothes ,
something, or just come along to try on and enjoy a fun evening with friends. Clothes for sale will need to be brought to the hall between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Profits will go to Willen Hospice and the Soultime project. Price £5, including wine and nibbles.
The Patrick Castell Morris 10/6 Special "Long Road Enduro" DONOR/SPONSORSHIP APPEAL Official Launch of the Appeal on 22nd May at the Cowpers Oak Enduro start date: Friday 19th September 2014. 950 miles , John O'Groats to Land 's End . For all inquiries email : wi nd y loo765 @ gmail.com. www. bm yc har ity. corn Ref. Patrick Garner Castell . Reg Charity No 1120920 - Event No. 201402030000197 . patrickgarnercastell.tumblr.com Enquiry phone 07767 600188
Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church
Table Top Sale
Saturday 24th May
Held to raise funds for the hall redevelopment.
Look At Life
@Milton Keynes Museum
Sat 24th May - Sun 25th May
11.00 to 4.30
Nature at MKM plus
Safari' workshop
Family: £22.00 (2 adults & 4 children)
Adults: £7.50, Concession: £6.00 McConnell Drive, MK12 5EL www.mkm useum.org .uk
01908 316222
Castle Ashby Craft & Design Show
@Castle Ashby Gardens
Friday 23rd - Monday 26th May This year , the weekend starts with
The Festival of Transport
@Whites Nurseries
Saturday 24th - Monday 26th May Incorporat ing the Earls Barton Fire and Rescue Sho w , the event is a celebration of all types of motorized transport, showing the huge diversit y through the ages . Trade and craft entries are also being taken. If yo u are interested in entering cal l (01604) 811633 , or download an entr y form from the webs ite: www.fes tivaloftransport.net
Filgrave & Tyringham Boot Sale
@Filgrave Playing Field
Sunday 25th May, 10am - 1pm Filgrave and Tyringh am village association are holding their annual car boot sale. Cars £6, vans and trailers £12. Village tea tent with homemade cakes and savouries. Free off-road parking and children 's play area. Entrance 50p under 5's free. No traders please. For more details please phone 01908 610188 or email mmaxfamily@aol.com.
Race Night
@Newport Pagnell Working Mens' Club
Sunday 24th May, doors open 7.30pm.
Raising money for Willen Hospice.
Summer half term activities at the museum
@Milton Keynes Museum
Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May
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a Friday night even ing concert Swing Jazz , under cover in Walled Garden , with some of
UK 's leading jazz musicians . A supper is included in the ticket price
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and Design show is open to the public , also in framed marquees in the walled garden, featuring over 70 designer-makers of contemporary and traditional work . Many will be demonstrating their craft , and there are puppet shows for the children , displays of falconry and live music. Have a go at croquet, or just stroll through the gardens. Don 't forget to visit the meerkats at the small animal farm!
All this is included in the normal entry price for the gardens , and parking is free. Food is available from the professional caterer or bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere.
Further details can be found at www.palladianevents.co.uk and the advert in the magazine .
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