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Your Diary of all the Latest Local Events
Turvey Village
extension. Craft activities are provided - this month we will be making a Xmas wall hanging, and also making Xmas cards. If you prefer you can bring along your own crafts to do- knitting, crochet etc. Refreshments are provided, there is no charge for attending, but donations towards the cost of materials are appreciated. Everyone welcome. For more information call 01234 712540 or 01234 240788
Age UK Milton Keynes Information & Advice Service
@Age UK shop, Olney High St
4, 11, 18, 25 October, Tuesday, 10am- 12:30
The Age UK Information & Advice service runs from the interview room at the shop on Olney High St. The service is open on Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm. If you are over 55 and need friendly, free, con dential, independent information or advice, make an appointment with the shop desk staff. You can give them a call on 01234 240582 or 01234 712334 (Tuesday mornings only) or just drop in.
Memory Cafe
@Westbury Grange/The Limes, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell
5 October, Wednesday, 10am-12noon First Wednesday of every month. A warm welcome & support is extended to all people living with dementia and their carers/friends. £1.50 for tea/coffee, cake and a raf e. For more information, call 01908 210322.
Rotary Club of Newport Pagnell
@The Swan Revived Hotel, Newport Pagnell
5, 12, 19, 26 October, Wednesday, 6:45 for the meal, or 8pm for the meeting. Dual gender dining club, having a meal is optional. Meals take place in the restaurant, and the meeting follows. For more details, visit: newportpagnell.rotaryweb.org or call Roger Simmons (President) 01908 374833.
Olney Craft Club
@Olney Centre
5 October, Wednesday, 2-4pm
19 October, Wednesday, 2-4pm
Come along every other Wednesday to try your hand at hand at card making, christmas decorations and felt toys. Instruction is given. Everyone welcome. First visit free!
Seniors Seated Exercise Class
@Lavendon Village Hall
6, 13, 20, 27 October, Thursday, 2-3pm.
A friendly group, open to all. No booking needed, just turn up! Adaptable seated exercises taught by a teacher with 30 years’ experience. All the moves are designed to improve flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, memory and coordination, along with gentle relaxation. Music is carefully chosen - tunes you’ll know & love! 45 minutes of exercise, followed by tea/coffee, biscuits and a chance to chat! £4.50 per session. Call Amanda: 01234 713433.
Carers MK
@Olney Centre
6 October, Thursday, 2pm-3:30pm
Are you a carer? Do you support a family member/friend with an illness or disability? The Olney Carers’ Group, with Carers MK, meet on the 1st Thursday of each month. Chat to others in the same situation as you. For more details, call Carers MK on 01908 231703 or mail@ carersmiltonkeynes.org.
Olney Model Railway Club
@The Club Room (behind the Carlton Club)
6, 13, 20, 27 October, Thursday, 7.30pm
Members have a range of interests, from live steam models to n gauge. For more details, visit olneymrc.org.uk or call 01234 241686.
The Maybees Patchwork and Craft Group
@Cold Bray eld Village Hall
6, 13, 20, October, Thursday, 7:30 - 9.45pm
If you love to stitch, knit, embroider and make lace why not join us and meet others with a shared passion for all things crafty. A warm welcome guaranteed.
For more information contact Julie on 01234 881002.
Bedford Art Society Meeting
@Putnoe Heights Church, Beds MK41 8EB
7 October, Friday, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information.
Olney Ward Surgeries
@Olney Centre
7 October, Friday, 7.30pm
Held on the rst Friday of each month. If you have any concerns about services provided by MK Council, please come along.
The Bedford Branch of The Royal Anglian Regiment Association
@The Keep, Bedford Road, Kempston 7 October, Friday, 8pm
Monthly meetings on 1st Friday of each month. Bar opens at 7:30pm, meeting commences 8pm. If you’re an ex serviceman/woman of any arm, feel free to join us.
Olney Senior Citizens Club
@Olney Centre
7 October - Whist
14 October - Bingo
21 October - T.B.A.
28 October - Quiz/Chat
All meetings are on Fridays at 2pm.
Hooked on Books Club
@Olney Library (and garden when sunny)
8 October, 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! October will focus on autor David Walliams. 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.
NCT North Beds Nearly New Sale
@Bedford Athletic Stadium, Barker Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB
8 October, Saturday, 12noon - 1.30pm (11.30am for NCT Members)
Top quality baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices. £1 admission fee. www.nct.org.uk/branches/ north-beds-north-bedfordshire-nct/events/ nearly-new-sale-autumn-north-beds.
Westbury Grange Fun Quiz Night
@Westbury Grange, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell
8 October, Saturday, 7.30pm
The Friends of Westbury Grange invite everyone to our Fun Quiz Night ! 3 quizzes, lots of laughs, and soft drinks available! Tickets are £6 including a Ploughman’s Supper. Bring your own bottle and glass! For more details phone Rosie on 01908 614435.
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Gates open 5:30pm Best Guy judging 6pm Bonfire lit 6:15pm Fireworks 7pm
Night
Saturday 5th November
Best Guy competition Barbecue
Professional firework display
Entry on the night:
Adults £5.00, Children £2.50
Fast track entry wristbands available at Turvey stores, Pre event prices: Adults £4.00, Children £2.00
Turvey Recreational Committee – Supporting local community projects
COBBS GARDEN SURGERY
FLU SEASON IS HERE AGAIN
Aged 65 and over or in an ‘at risk’ group?
Cobbs Garden Surgery is now booking patients for their u vaccinations.
Please contact us on 01234 490377 for more information or to arrange an appointment
(please call after 10am)
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