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Live and Local
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Do come and join us; we’d love to see you. In August we have a return visit from Kevin Varty whose talk is entitled ‘Dancing Bust to Bust’ (memories of Joyce Grenfell, anyone?). For further information please call Evelyn Mison on 01908 615630 or just turn up on the night.
Carlton House Club Charity Gala Night
@Carlton House Club, High Street, Olney
9 August, Tuesday
Charity Gala Night with Richard Exall’s Shooting Stars - more details at richardexall.com. Advance tickets available from info@bookajazzband.com
CAMEO - Come And Meet Each Other
@Sutcliff Baptist Church Extension, Market Place, Olney
10 August, Wednesday
24 August, Wednesday
Join CAMEO where you can be assured of a friendly welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Chat, various activities, tea and cake. For more details, call 01234 711900.
The Speckled Band Book Club
@The British Legion Club, Ousebank Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AN 11 August, Thursday, 8pm
We’re a local book club specialising in literary ction and modern classics. We meet on the 2nd Thursday each month. New members & regulars are welcome.
For more information, visit facebook. com/SpeckledBandBookClub.
From 13th August:
Busk Till Dusk 2016
@St John’s Hospice
13 August, Saturday, 3pm-10pm
Following the amazing success of last year’s event, we are pleased to announce Busk Till Dusk 2016. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better. We had some fantastic acts, some of whom are reappearing this year. The event takes place from 3pm- 10pm. This festival-in-a-day really has something for everyone. From classical to rock, pop and everything inbetween, you won’t be disappointed. Last year we had a mix of visitors of all ages - we welcome music-lovers to bring their blankets, picnics and painted faces. There will be something for everybody including a variety of food traders and the St John’s Bar serving real ales, cider and Pimms, with all pro ts going to the hospice. For more details, or to buy your tickets, go to www.busktilldusk.com.
Hooked on Books Club
@Olney Library (and garden when sunny)
13 August, Saturday, 11:30am- 12:30pm
Are you between 7-11 years old?
Do you enjoy books? If yes, then this is the club for you! Join the fun at Lydia’s ‘Hooked on Books’ Club - a free monthly club with lots of book-related activities including games, crafts and more!
August will be a meeting in the Library then a picnic in the garden. In support of the local Library, a silver coin donation to the Olney Library donation box is suggested when you attend. Come along & join any date for a trial or for more details, email khenry.business@ mail.com.
Summer Country Fayre
@St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RJ
14 August, Sunday, 11am-4:30pm
It’s back and bigger than ever; the annual summer Country Fayre! Join us for a day of family fun; there is plenty for all members of the family to enjoy and partake in! Young children can take part in games and activities, and we’ll have archery demonstrations - with the opportunity to have a go yourself! There will also be vintage vehicles & birds of prey. Local traders from across the county will be offering a wide variety of products for sale. When you’re feeling peckish, there are treats on offer including afternoon tea and a hog roast (and a beer tent!). Ticket prices - adults: £2.50, 16 & under: £1, under 5s: free. Come along and support your local hospice. For more information, visit www.sueryder.org/countryfayre.
HULA: A Purrrrfect Open Day
@HULA, Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ 14 August, Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Fun and games for the kids; on-site shop; refreshments on sale; cat welfare presentation; animal face painting; fun and games for the kids; meet the resident farm animals, on-site shop and pet bed shed bargains. Dogs welcome. Adults £2, children FREE. All proceeds for the care & welfare of HULA’s Animals. Do you have a few hours to spare to help HULA at their Open Days? You can help by distributing posters, baking cakes, directing traf c, manning a stall, or helping in the cafe. Call 01908 584000 for more information.
Hanslope & District Cancer Wellbeing and Support Group
@St James Church, Hanslope, Coffee Area
15 August, Monday, 8pm-10pm
We meet on the third Monday of each month to offer emotional support & information to those in our area affected by cancer (and their families).
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From 16th August:
Olney & District Historical Society
@Main Hall of the Olney Centre
16 August, Tuesday, 7:30pm
No talks are scheduled for August. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership fees remain at £5 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £3 per meeting. Refreshments included.
Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch
@St Marks Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7UY
18 August, Thursday, 7:30pm
Do you like textiles? Would you like to learn some new techniques or see great work in a friendly setting? Would you love to buy previously loved fabrics, threads, magazines and books at very reasonable prices? You do not have to be an expert needlewoman to enjoy the Embroiderers’ Guild. All welcome, visitors £4.
Lavendon Village Hall Events
@Village Hall, Lavendon
19 August, Friday, 7pm for 7:30pm
Bingo! Raf e and refreshments.
16 September, Friday, 7:30pm for 8pm
Quiz. Tickets £5, teams of up to six, bring your own drinks. Enquiries/bookings to: Barbara on 01234 712060 or Sandra on 01234 712164.
Afternoon Tea (supporting the Olney - Newton Link fund)
@34 Carey Way, Olney
20 August, Saturday, 3pm-5pm You’re warmly invited to join us for afternoon tea with delicious cakes and cream scones. Tickets £5, in aid of the Newton Preschool Funs. Buy tickets in advance from Anne on 01234 711196 or Rachel on 01234 711751.
Bozeat Annual Show 2016
@St Mary’s Community Hall, Allens Hill, Bozeat
20 August, Saturday, 2pm
Come and join us to view exhibits of fruit and vegetables, owers, handicrafts and cookery. Enjoy a delicious homemade tea during the afternoon, followed from
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