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Get ready to rev up your engines and celebrate a decade of karting excitement like never before! Formula Fast is thrilled to announce its Decade Dash event, taking place on September 3rd. This remarkable occasion marks a milestone of 10 unforgettable years, and they are inviting karting enthusiasts of all ability to join them in commemorating this special day. Event Highlights: 10:30am – 1pm – Family Fun Families from 10:30am to 1pm can take advantage of special £25 sessions for 20 minutes. Families with under 5 drivers will share the excitement with others, while families with 5-8 drivers will enjoy..

Staff at one of MK’s largest employers, Cranswick Convenience Foods, have organised their third Family Fun Day taking place on Sunday 3 September at Middleton Pavilion to benefit The Winter Night Shelter MK – one of Cranswick’s long-term charity partners. The Winter Night Shelter MK, run a range of services, including a year-round welfare team who offer practical and emotional advice. Their latest figures show that in June 2023, nearly 50% of their guests had not experienced homelessness before, with around 20% needing advice regarding their finances. Funds raised at the Family Fun Day will support the charity’s vital work..

Exceptional customer service and a dedication to sourcing and supplying high-quality products has helped local business George Davies Turf grow from a one-man-band to a multi-million-pound business. Based in Olney, Milton Keynes, and working with landscapers of all sizes, they are the UK’s largest independent supplier of turf - proudly recognised as ‘The Landscaper’s Choice’. Their hard working team have helped the business maintain an impressive trajectory of growth, now supplying 1.5 million rolls of freshly cut turf to 35,000 gardens a year. The George Davies Turf product range also includes topsoil, bark, compost, artificial grass and composite decking –..

Anyone who has driven by a piled-high skip will know just how much is simply thrown away when renovating a home. It does not need to be that way. Paul Rising, who set up Olney Bathrooms ten years ago, has taken a fresh look at the way he and his team work. He realised clients can still have their dream bathroom but through the use of sustainable products the completed space will have a lot less impact on the environment. This new way of working does not mean clients have to compromise on style or pay more for their bathroom...

As the Milton Keynes Museum continues to mark its half-century, Pulse's Sammy Jones takes another look back at how the history hub has evolved, by speaking with two of those volunteers whose input has been invaluable. “I remember my first job at the Museum, which would probably put anyone off for life,” Neil Loudon says, laughing at the memory, “It was in the print shop, cleaning all the parkay tiles and then laying them!” That was in 1980, and he has been a valued volunteer ever since. “I started off fairly unskilled. I had just moved here and was looking..

We are usually told that bigger is better, but there is at least one group in Milton Keynes who would strongly dispute that, and Milton Keynes Scale Model Club (MKSMC) members are out to shake up any stuffy preconceptions you might have about the hobby too. Pulse’s Sammy Jones learned more from club secretary John Willshere and keen member Andy Mc Glashan. MKSMC certainly has staying power – it’s been a permanent fixture in the town turned city for more than three decades. Members range from 12 years old to one chap in his 90s. How’s that for all encompassing?..

School’s out, and so too are the many shows that usually jostle for position on our stages. There are still a few possibilities for August though, and they are monstrous and marvellous. Pulse’s Sammy Jones leads the way... It’s a theatre-land classic and it is back on the stage here in Milton Keynes from Monday, August 7. Annie is the childhood favourite brimming with hits like Tomorrow, Easy Street and It’s the Hard-Knock Life, and its MK return comes with added fab-u-lous-ness; with Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood stepping out as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Just look at the pins on..

With charities having to work harder than ever to bring in the cash, they are resorting to more extreme ways of raising it. Swimming with sharks? It's not for everyone, but AIN's Annie Marriott loved it, as she told Pulse's Sammy Jones... The vast majority of us will have given to charity at some point; popped a few pennies or pounds in the collection box rattled under our noses, or donated online in memory of a loved one's preferred cause. But with the cost of living crisis, people's disposable income has disappeared. We've written about it before; charities who rely..

Last month saw the launch of Craft & Skewers opening on Gold Street in Northampton. The restaurant allows you to enjoy Indian food whilst enjoying a pub environment with craft beers and cocktails. By blending the flavours of India with the friendly atmosphere of a pub, they offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience that caters to diverse tastes. Craft & Skewers is not a newcomer to the restaurant scene, having already won over food lovers since opening in Newport Pagnell in November 2021. Building upon their success, they identified the perfect opportunity to bring their unique concept to the foodies of..

Today, Milton Keynes Museum has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £222,850. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the grant will ensure that communities can work with the Museum on pilot displays planned to tell the story of Milton Keynes in a Gallery built in partnership with Milton Keynes City Council on the anniversary of the new City. The Museum was set up by the people, and for the people of Milton Keynes. In helping to unite communities in this, its 50th year it will create a hands-on adventure that engages all the senses to..

Race for Life Race for Life comes to Abington Park in Northampton on 29th and 30th July. On the 29th you can sign up to Pretty Muddy - a run obstacle course that allows you to get covered in mud! Plus there's a mini Pretty Muddy for the kids. They will love playing in the mud whilst raising money for a great cause. Then on the 30th you can take part in either a 5k or 10k. You don't need to be a runner to take part - you can walk, skip, hop, jog or run the course! You've still..

Multi-award-winning T&K Home Improvements are leading the way with innovative roof styles that will keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Not only do they look great, but they also significantly reduce energy costs from older roofs. T&K’s Insulate+ Replacement Roof System is made from quality materials that are designed to last for years without needing repairs or replacement. Plus, they come with a 10-year warranty! Now that the hotter weather is upon us, having a conservatory that is kept cool is important for several reasons. First and foremost, a cool conservatory ensures a comfortable..

The biennial IF: Milton Keynes International Festival returns this July, with 10 days of colourful, unusual and exceptional events and performances. Free events include The Place Between, which will explore the connection we have to our Earth, to each other, and our contribution to the cycle of life. Artist Rebecca Louise Law creates immersive installations with natural materials, with preserved flowers frequently featured in her work. This installation – which can be viewed in Middleton Hall in centre:mk – also has soundscapes by Jason Singh. Mechanical sandwriter Blom will draw on the streets, transforming bland pavements with picture outlines –..

Milton Keynes Museum With school out, finding ways to keep the little ‘uns entertained for six whole weeks can feel a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, Milton Keynes Museum is on hand to make things easy for you, and fun for them! On July 15, the Museum will mark its 50-year anniversary with a special celebration party, and then between July 24 and September 1 the Wolverton-based history hub will be offering additional activities to take attention. All the usual attractions will be open as usual of course; start your visit with a look inside the Victorian farmhouse, play on music machines..

Pigs Might Fly is a new farmyard musical about the joy of unlikely friendships – and the tour comes to a close at Milton Keynes Theatre on July 16. Based on the book Mudpuddle Farm by Michael Morpurgo (the man responsible for the splendid War Horse), the star of the piece is Pintsize, the most daring piglet on the farm. Pintsize is great pals with Diana the sheep and the duo love playing together...until a fence is built between them denying them their fun. Keen to reunite with his pal, Pintsize is determined to fly over it. But can his..