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or raised funds, to build Project Diamond, including the Milton Keynes Community Foundation, Local Giving, John Laing Ltd, a host of private donors – almost forgetting to mention his own Company, JR Tusting – and of course the tireless work of the Hall’s own fund-raising committee.
After the tape-cutting ceremony, everybody was invited into the Hall where prizes were awarded to the best-dressed child and adult, showing off their red, white and blue out ts on the stage.
Around the perimeter of the hall were stalls, put up by regular users of the hall – Short-Mat bowls, WI, History Group, Old Peoples’ Welfare Committee, British Legion, Exercise Class, Tai Chi and the Flower, Fruit, Vegetable and Handicraft Show – showcasing what they had to offer. There was also a stall, showing a presentation of how Project Diamond had developed over time, together with acknowledgements of the various people and organisations, which had contributed in some way. In one corner of the hall was an area devoted to young children’s activities. Drinks and a wide variety of cakes, made by people in the village, were also available.
A novel event and an appropriate way to celebrate a landmark event in Lavendon’s village life.
The Month of August
Cowper and Newton Museum
Refreshments in the Courtyard – August 11th @ 10.30am - 12.00pm and August 25 @ 10.30am - 12.00pm. Serving coffee (or tea) and a fresh cake every other Thursday morning throughout the Summer months. With a lovely view of Olney Church Spire, our garden is just a stone’s throw from Olney Market (held every Thursday). Escape the bustle of the Market Place for half an hour to enjoy delicious refreshments and a friendly welcome!
Georgian Tea Party – Relive Georgian life in Olney! – August 13th @ 10.30am - 4.30pm. We will carry our visitors back 250 years to the time when our museum was the home of the famous poet William Cowper, where his great friend the Reverend John Newton would visit him regularly. Dressing up, Splat the Rat, Battledore, crafts and trails for the children! Do join us in your own period costume to add to the atmosphere! Homemade refreshments in the Courtyard where you can relax drinking tea to remember the signi cance of tea in the 18th century when women could only drink it in their homes, but men were allowed to enjoy it in tea houses. Find out about Mrs Unwin’s Gingerbread. Tours and readings. The language of the fan.
Enjoy a Georgian photo opportunity! We look forward to welcoming you. Special event price: Adults presenting an annual pass £2.50. Adults without an annual pass £7.50 (this will include the purchase of an annual pass). Children 3-16 years £2.
Guided Walk around Olney – August 28th @ 11.00am - 12.30pm. Guided walk around Olney from the museum. Join our guides setting off from the museum to explore the nooks and crannies of the town from the Market Place, with emphasis on the SOUTH end of town. The tour will take about 1.5 hours. Special event price: Adults £5. Children free.
Hopping Hares – Family Fun for the Summer Holidays – August 2nd - September 3rd @ 10.30am - 4.30pm. Where have Mr Cowper’s pet hares got to now? Under the table, avoiding the viper in the Viper Barn and escaping around the town....come and help us round them up. Craft table available every day. Extra Craft activities on Tuesday mornings in August from 10.30 am – midday - Tuesday 9th August; Tuesday 16th August; Tuesday 23rd August; Tuesday 30th August. Child £1 for a trail sheet.
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