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Carers MK
6 December, Saturday, 6.45 for 7.30pm
Your Diary of all the Latest Local Events
sewing and beading. Instruction is given. Everyone welcome. First visit free then £2 a visit.
Friday of every month. Bar opens 19.30 meeting commences 20.00. If you are an ex serviceman/woman of any arm please feel free to join us.
Church Women’s Guild
Tea & Talk & Christmas Celebration
The South (formerly The Beautiful South)
@Northampton’s Roadmender
5 December, Friday
3rd December, Wednesday, 2pm
@Clifton Court Lounge, Olney
Join us for Christmas Crafts & Music. Everyone Welcome.
Win tickets to see them! Look out for our exclusive Phonebox competition further on in the magazine.
Olney WI Open Meeting
@Room 4, The Olney Centre
3 December, Wednesday, 7.30pm
Sharnbrook Christmas Fayre
60 Years of No.1 Hits. Music with Ray Spiller. Competition: An Old Record.
5 December, Friday
Memory Cafe
@ Westbury Grange Care Home, Newport Pagnell
3 December, Wednesday 10am-12 am (The first Wednesday of every month) This is a safe place where people living with dementia and their carers can find a warm welcome and support. £1.50 for tea/ coffee, cake and a raffle. For information call: 01908 210322.
IndeGo Oak
4 December, Thursday from 8pm
in The Barn
Whether you’re a musician, poet, performer, artist, creative cat or just enjoy watching others come along and join Ian Roberts and the band for a great night with the best local artists. Sponsored by Phonebox Magazine
Victorian Family Christmas
Cowpers Oak Weston Underwood
Friday 19th Dec-Sun 21st Dec
Fridays 4.30pm-7pm.
Sats & Suns 1.30pm - 6pm.
Christmas is a magical time at the museum. Enjoy carols in the Parlour, make crafts in The Old Schoolroom, cook some toast in The Kitchen, meet Queen Victoria and Browse the Craft Market in the Barn. Whatever else don’t forget to visit Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage. Make our Victorian Christmas the highlight of your festive season. Family (2A+4C) £22; Adult £7.50. Conc. £6.00 (Father Christmas £6 extra). Father Christmas arrives at 5pm on 5th December. mkmuseum.org.uk
Olney Model Railway Club
Christmas Concert
6 December, Saturday, 7.30pm
St Peter St Paul Church, Olney. Entrance £6; Seniors;£5; Children £2.50. Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Tickets on the door or tel 01234 712863.
@ The Club Room behind the Carlton Club
4 11 18 December. Every Thursday from 7.30pm
Members have a wide range of interests, from live steam models to n gauge. For more information visit the club website at olneymrc.org.uk or phone 01234 241686.
Family Christmas Social
@ The Olney Centre
Illusionist. Sing song. Fun and games. Two-course meal. Bring own drinks and glasses. Tickets £14 for adults, £7 for children over 10. Contact Barbara 01234 712060 or Sandra 01234 712164.
4 December, First Thursday of every month, 2-4pm
Are you a carer? Do you support a family member or a friend with an illness or disability? The Olney Carers Group, supported by Carers Milton Keynes, meet on the first Thursday of every month. Activities vary, from guest speakers to relaxation therapists offering treatments. Have a little ‘me time’ and chat to other carers in similar situations to you. For more information, contact Carers Milton Keynes on (01908) 231703 or mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org.
5 December - Alan Haughton & Friends (revised date).
12 December - Bingo.
19 December - Carol Service at U.R.C. 2pm.
Christmas Cracker
Olney Senior Citizens Club
All Saints’ Church,Loughton
6 December, Saturday 2.00 – 4.30pm Gifts & games for Christmas. Vintage jewellery & handbags. Handmade crafts. Father Christmas. Raffle & children’s competitions. Cakes, books & Fairtrade products. Festive refreshments with mulled wine.
@The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Newport Pagnell
6 December, Saturday, 6.00 pm-7.30 pm A programme of festive music including classical Christmas favourites and traditional carols. The City Orchestra brass will be joined by the Polymnia Choir. Tickets £12 – no concessions – available from www.mkco.org, Cambourne Travel, or 01908 684116 between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.
26 December - No Meeting.
Bedford Art Society
5th December 2014
Meeting
@Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK418EB, 7.15 for 7.30 start
Cathy Read uses mixed media to exploit different characteristics of the individual materials. She will demonstrate masking areas of a picture to provide structure and contrast.
Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information.
Cheese and Wine Party
Bedford Art Society
All Saints Church Christmas Market and Bazaar
@Turvey Village Hall, 10.30am – 1pm Saturday 6 December
@ Putnoe Heights Church, MK41 8EB
5th December, Friday, 2014 7.15 for 7.30
Cathy Read demonstrates uses masking techniques, watercolour and acrylic inks to enhance architectural subjects.
Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information
Preserves, artisan handicrafts, Usborne books, cakes, raffle, Phoenix stationery, nearly new toys, refreshments, books, jewellery, plants and bulbs, dried flowers, holly, tombola, Christmas wreaths, cards and table decorations, face painting, games and activities for all the family. Homemade soup and rustic bread lunch will be served from 11.45am.
The Bedford Branch of The Royal Anglian Regiment Association
5 December, Fridays, 8pm
@ The Keep, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AJ.
Admission 50p, children free. Proceeds to All Saints Church, Turvey.
Monthly meetings are held on the first
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@Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL
Friday 5th Dec-Sun 7th Dec
Friday 12th Dec-Sun 14th Dec
Olney Brass
@Lavendon Village Hall
Cox & Co.
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
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Milton Keynes City Orchestra
@Westbury Grange, Newport Pagnell
6 December, Saturday at 7.30pm.
Tickets to include first drink, buffet, quizzes and singalong - only £6 each! Again, tickets available from Rosie on 01908 614435. All welcome!
