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Lavendon Village Bingo (Christmas Edition)
@Lavendon Village Hall
27 November, Friday, 7pm
From 29th November:
This one-day masterclass offers jewellery and silversmiting enthusiasts the chance to explore their own work alongside David Poston’s - internationally renowned designer. Visit miltonkeynesartscentre.org/ masterclass-with-david-poston/ for more details.
Newport Pagnell Christmas Lights Switch-On
@Newport Pagnell High Street
28 November, Saturday
@St Peter and St Pauls Church, High Street
28 November, Saturday, 10am onwards Visit the church to enjoy some cakes, mince pies, children’s toys, homemade jams and pickles and much more. Entertainment provided by choirs from the local primary schools. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine as you listen to the children sing, make a bid in the silent auction for a painting commissioned from a local artist, a free evening meal, or some vouchers to spend in the local shops. You can even call into the church to place your bid in the auction on the sheet at the back of the church before the 28th, so you don’t miss out on an opportunity. The human fruit machine will be making a return appearance, as will the chocolate tombola. After the lights have been switched on in the town, there will be carols in the church too.
@The Brooklands Centre, Ousebank Street, Newport Pagnell
28 November, Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm Enjoy Christmas crafts, gifts, cake stalls, a tombola, refreshments including hot dogs and mince pies.
@United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell
28 November, Saturday, 1pm-5pm
See Santa at the Church! £4 per child. All proceeds to the Mead Centre redevelopment.
My Little Vintage Handmade & Christmas Gift Fair
@Cowper Memorial Church, Olney
28 November, Saturday, 10am-4pm There will be handmade, Christmas-inspired gifts and vintage clothes, accessories and
@The Olney Centre
Your Diary of all the Latest Local Events
From 25th November:
collectables. Fun for all and sure to get you in to the Christmas spirit!
Newport Pagnell Historical Society Open Day
@Chandos Hall museum (along the short tunnel between 52 and 54 Silver Street) 29 November, Sunday, 2-4pm
year. Willen Hospice and the Winter Night Shelter will be the beneficiaries.
The Rotary Club of the Brickhills are always keen to welcome new members, to find out more visit their website: www. brickhillsrotary.co.uk or call 07563089373.
Dickens of a Christmas
6 December, Sunday, 10am-4pm
Join the rest of the town again this year to celebrate Dickens of a Christmas. Look out for Cowper and Newton’s stall at the north end of the High Street selling Mulled Wine, or join them in the museum where tea, coffee and hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows will be on sale. Find out more: www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org. uk.
Lavendon Narrow Gauge Railway Santa Specials
@Lavendon
12-18 December
Come and see Santa by train! To make a booking, call 01234 712653.
Bingo - Christmas Edition - with raffle and refreshments. Call Barbara on 01234 712060 with enquiries/bookings.
@Olney
Sherington Christmas Bazaar
Open day and the last opportunity to see the museum’s exhibition of English and foreign lace and associated items. Also, books, maps and other items of general local interest will be on sale. Admission free. For further information, visit www. mkheritage.co.uk/nphs
@Newport Pagnell High Street
27 November, Friday, 6-8pm
Christmas Bazaar in aid of Sherington School, Pre-School and Church.
From 28th November:
David Poston Exhibition
From 1st December:
@Milton Keynes Arts Centre, MK14 5DZ
Emberton and District Flower Club
28 November, Saturday, 10am-4pm
Christmas Workshop
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1 December, Tuesday, 7.30pm
From 12th December:
Meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone welcome. Visitors £4.50,. Members free. For more details of the evening please contact Trish Brock 01234 712676.
Tread the Boards Theatre Group presents Hansel & Gretel
@Chrysalis Theatre, Japonica Lane, Willen Park South Milton Keynes, MK15 9JY
From 3rd December:
Carols and Brass
@Newport Pagnell Parish Church
Newport Pagnell Parish Church Fete
12 December, Saturday, 7:30pm
3 4 5 December, 7pm; matinee 5 Dec, 2:30pm
Tickets - adults: £10, concessions: £8, family tickets available. Details and Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ treadtheboards. Enquiries: 01908 377449.
Newport Pagnell Singers and Bradwell Silver Band combine to bring you a traditional carol concert with carols and Christmas songs to listen to and to join in with. Something for everyone!
Tickets: £10
Available from: Cambourne Travel, NP; Wilson’s, Olney; newportpagnellsingers. co.uk
British Red Cross Christmas Fair
@The Great Hall, Bedford Boys School, Burnaby Road, Bedford, MK41 2TU
12 December, Saturday, 10:30am-4pm Stalls will be selling products, with a number from local producers. There will also be chocolate demonstrations and tastings by ‘The Chocolatier’ Aneesh Popat, plus live performances by local school choirs. Entry £3.50, parking and disabled parking available at Burnaby Road entrance/off De Parys Avenue.
U3A Christmas Concert
Victorian Family Christmas
@Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL
4 - 6 Dec
11 - 13 Dec
18 - 20 Dec
Christmas is a magical time at the museum. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, sing carols in The Parlour, make crafts in The Old Schoolroom, cook some toast in The Kitchen, and sample seasonal treats in the Teashop. Whatever else, don’t forget to visit Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage! Family (2 adults, 4 children) - £22
Christmas Fair
Adults £7, conc. £6, (Father Christmas £6 extra - he arrives at 1:45pm on 5th December)
Putnoe Art Group
@URC Church, Newport Pagnell
Santa’s Grotto in Newport Pagnell
Including a local artists’ exhibition and the sale of paintings.
@Sharnbrook Village Hall, Lodge Road
18 December, Friday, 7:30pm
5 December, Saturday, 10am-4pm
Come and enjoy a Christmas Concert given by the U3A Choir. Tickets available on 07762178379, from members of the Choir or Jennifer Mazzone (613088) at £6 each. Seasonal refreshments will be served. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds will go to Keech Hospice Care for Children which covers the Milton Keynes area.
Finding the Nativity
From 6th December:
Father Christmas in Poets Estate
@Poets Estate, Newport Pagnell
6th December, Sunday, 6pm-8pm
Father Christmas will be out and about in Poets Estate with The Brickhills Rotary Club. He will try to visit as many streets as he can, but unfortunately he can’t get to all of them so listen out for the festive music! Last year the Rotarians walking with Santa collected over £1,500 for local charities and will have their buckets with them again this
@Newport Pagnell High Street
19 December, Saturday, 10am-11:30am
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Market Place, Olney Sat 21st November 2015, 9.00am-5.00pm
Ring Mark on 07799 266016 for more details
LOSE YOURSELF IN THE MUSIC
For class details contact Alexia Welham 07795 547431 alexiavw@hotmail.com Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30pm Olney Church Hall Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am Emberton Pavilion Thursday 7.00 - 8.00pm Emberton Pavilion
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