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Heritage Open Days
TWhat’s On Your Doorstep?
his September between Thursday Bletchley Park open days
8th and Sunday 11th, heritage
open days will be taking place with On Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Saturday 10th a variety of activities great for family and Sunday 11th between 9.30am - 5.00pm,
days out. With exhibitions, guided tours, walks explore the WWII Codebreaking Huts and
and cycle rides, workshops, craft events and performances across the Milton Keynes and surrounding towns and villages, there’s something for everyone. With this in mind, here are our top 10 picks for heritage open days in the local area:
Bat walk – Ouzel Valley
Join the Parks Trust on a bat walk through Ouzel Valley and discover the natural history of these mysterious nocturnal creatures. Starting from Woughton Playing Fields, Woughton on the Green MK6 3EA on Thursday 8th September at 7.15pm. Pre- booking is required however tickets are free and available from www.theparkstrust.com. Hurry though as booking closes on 8th September at 5.00pm.
Blocks and learn about the achievements of the Codebreakers whose work helped to shorten the war. There are up to 200 free tickets per day available. On 10th and 11th there will also be a Marvellous Morse families event at selected times. See website for more details.
Free tickets must be booked in advance on the website and are available (close to the time) on a rst come, rst serve basis. Call 01908 640404 or go to www.bletchleypark. org.uk.
Family history help session
Interested in nding out about your family history? Attend a half hour session with local family history expert, John Hanson at Bletchley Library, West eld Road, Bletchley,
Campbell Park Sculpture
MK2 2RA on Friday 9th between 11.00am- 3.00pm. Pre-booking is preferred and can be arranged by contacting Aggie O’Hara on 01908 254078 or emailing aggie.ohara@ milton-keynes.gov.uk. Booking closes on 9th September at 11.00am.
Friends of Kingsthorpe Pocket Park
The Friends of Kingsthorpe Pocket Park have established a green space in the old graveyard known as Kingsthorpe New Churchyard. They hope to provide a small plant stall and activities for children on Saturday 10th between 10.00am - 2.00pm at
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