Page 47 - Phonebox Magazine October 2015

Stoke Goldington
Cowper and Newton Museum
much-needed flood defence work being carried out, which has now been completed. Earlier this year the Parish Council decided to enter again, aiming to use the process as a focus for improving the village. The War Memorial was repaired and is now maintained on a continuous basis, the bus shelter was painted, general tidying and maintenance was undertaken and regular grass mowing, hedge maintenance and litter control was continued in conjunction with MK Council and local contractors.
The competition judges scored the village particularly highly on the appearance of the churchyard, playing field, village hall and War Memorial and many other categories were given high marks. The judges concluding remarks were that they “...enjoyed their visit to Stoke Goldington which was litter free and had a community feel about it.”
Parish Council Chairman Roger Trett said: “Everyone was really surprised when we received the email notifying us that we had won. When we looked at the score card we had scored very highly in most areas, so the aim now is to focus on the areas where we did not score quite so strongly so we can make Stoke Goldington the best it can be for residents and visitors.”
What’s on
Black History Month
throughout October, usual opening hours apply
Learn about John Newton and William Cowper’s experience in the slave trade 250 years ago and their contribution and impact on the abolition of slavery. Entrance: £5 adult annual pass. Children under 16 years free.
A book launch by Neil Curry – Saturday 14th November, 10.30am-4.00pm
‘William Cowper – A Revaluation’ by Neil Curry. Neil’s penetrating analysis of the complex interaction between Cowper’s life and the work reveals a different cast of mind from the widely- held view of Cowper as a ‘stricken deer’.
Entrance: £5 adult annual pass. Children under 16 years free
Paul Higgs Trumpet Concert Saturday 14th November, 7.30pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Olney
Acclaimed composer and trumpet player, Paul Higgs, presents music from his chart-topping CD ‘Pavane’. Delight in an evening featuring beautiful and evocative compositions from his album. Tickets £15 - Available from the museum
October in the Three Hares Gallery 10.30am-4.30pm
Jim Coggins – ‘A Retrospective’
Jim’s paintings use a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, animals, portraits, abstracts, flowers and trains. His work is based on his own experience and his lifetime collection of his own photographs. Entrance to the Three Hares Gallery: Free
Dickens of a Christmas – Sunday 6th December, 10.30am-4.00pm
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Volunteers on this festive, busy day always welcome! Contact Paula (House Manager) 01234 711516.
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