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AGM
11-14 September
Your Diary of all the Latest Local Events
Edwardian theme Fete and produce and handicraft show at the Memorial Hall, Northampton Road, Yardley Hastings with Star attraction Picture Postcard Tent where photographer Jo Blackwell will create your very own themed portrait.
Music, traditional games, vintage stalls, competitions, memorabilia, food and more. Free admission.
Flower Festival at St Andrews Church, WWI Home and Front also running Sunday 7th – Friday 12th September. Full details: yardleyhastingsbenfice.org. uk
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September, 12 noon - late
Saturday will feature food stalls, live entertainment, fun and laughter for all the family. Sunday will coincide with the Farmers Market and ends at 5pm, including the finals of Rock with BOFF at 12pm.
Flower Festival entitled “Celebration” Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September
@All Saints Church, Emberton, 11am till 4pm. Free admission. Refreshments available in Church on Saturday.
Olney Craft Club
@ The Olney Centre
Every other Wednesday from
10 September, 2pm to 4pm.
Come along and try your hand at crafts like card making, sewing and beading. Instruction is given. Everyone welcome. First visit free then £2 a visit.
Big Olney Food Festival
North Bucks Decorative and Fine Arts Society
@Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell
Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August) in Newport Pagnell. Coffee is at 10.15, chairman’s notices at 10.50, and the lecture at 11.00am.
Emberton and District Flower Club
Our special interest days and visits continue. The next visit on 11th September to Highclere Castle.
We have a vibrant and friendly society and people would be welcome to join us, or to come along for just £5 as a guest. www.northbucksdfas.org or contact our membership secretary George Derbyshire on 07531 213616 or email george.derbyshire@btinternet.com.
Local Choirs and The Hospice Sing
Bradwell Silver Band proudly presents
Music for Heroes
@Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes
Saturday 6th September 7.30pm
@ Newport Pagnell Parish Church
With special guest Ben Godfrey, Central Band of the RAF. Tickets £8, concessions £7. Phone 01908 616463. Fundraising in support of Help for Heroes.
WW1 Home and Front, Yardley Hastings Remembers
@ St Andrew’s Church, Yardley Hastings Sunday 7th - Friday 12th September, 2-4.30pm daily
World War 1 Home and Front, Yardley Hastings Remembers. Flowers and Exhibition at St Andrew’s Church and cream teas. Free entry, donations to church funds.
The Cowper and Newton Society
Saturday 11th October at 7.30pm
@ The Olney Centre
Free fun for all the family. Local families are being invited to take a trip back in time, with no less than 50 fun events and activities to enjoy.
There’s something to interest all ages, in every corner of Milton Keynes and towns and villages around – and all usual admission charges are scrapped! For details see inside the mag or go to: www.mkheritageopendays.com. Leaflets available from your local library and various outlets.
Bedford Art Society
Friday 12th September, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Celia Maddison is a popular local artist who enjoys helping others to develop their artistic skills in all mediums. She will demonstrate how she creates a portrait using pastels.
A short AGM will be followed by a talk by Helen Ellitson on William Morris.
Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information.
Tuesday 9th September at 7.30pm
A short AGM will be followed followed by a talk by Paul Collins (one of our members’) on “The Origins of The English Hymnal”- Olney’s Impact on Church Music. This will be followed by refreshments.
We hope to see all our previous members back with us and new members are always welcome.
Olney Archaeological Society
@The Olney Centre, main hall, 10am- 12 noon.
Tuesday 9th September: “Turkish Delight” - Dr Jill Eyers.
@ Putnoe Heights Church, MK41 8EB
This popular speaker is a geologist, who has a wide knowledge of archaeology and palaeontology. She will talk about the geology and archaeology of this fascinating country.
Subscriptions due - Members £20 - (19 lectures)
Visitors Welcome - £3 per lecture - Tea/ coffee biscuits included.
Newport Pagnell Women’s Institute
3rd October, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Thursday 11th September. John Ericson: The Shakers of North America, Beliefs, Architecture and Artefacts. John Ericson has recently retired from the University of Bath where he was Director of Studies in the School of Education.
Join the Newport Pagnell Singers and the Cranfield based Sounds Familiar Community Choir in celebrating the role of Hospices in our local communities. The concert is being organised by the choirs in association with the Friends of Willen Hospice. Tickets are available from the first week of September, price £8.00 at Cambourne Travel, Newport Pagnell High Street and C.T. Wilson, Olney High Street or by emailing friends@willenhospice.org.uk, or telephone 01908 612622.
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MK Heritage Open Days
Olney Rugby & Football Club
Equal Opportunity Employer
SATURDAY KITCHEN STAFF REQUIRED
Olney RFC are looking for a caterer to provide warm meals for home and away teams at the Clubhouse. You ill be rquareed to buy the food, prepare and serve it for between 40 and 80 people every Saturday at 5pm. as well as cleaning the kitchen after use to maintain hygiene standards. Pay subject to negotiation. Applicants must have suitable Food and Hygiene certificates to meet legislative requirements for the preparation and serving of food
Interested applicants should contact Paul James: 07931 642303
@ The Royal British Legion Club, Newport Pagnell
Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Everyone welcome.
Newport Pagnell Muster
9th September, Flower Arrangements. 14th October, AGM and talk by Age UK.
11th November, The Story of the English Concertina.
From 10am and walkers must be pre- registered. Registration is available online at www.newportmuster.org.uk. Alternatively, email info@newportmuster. org.uk for more information. See page 11 for more details.
Olney Model Railway Club Exhibition
@ Carlton House Club, High Street,
cont. on p22
For further information please call Evelyn Mison on 01908 615630 or just turn up on the night.
Saturday 13th September
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