What's On

Willen Hospice is calling on local ladies to sign up for this year’s MK Midnight Moo, taking place on 13 July 2019. The local charity launched its flagship fundraiser this week, announcing the introduction of a brand new Half-Moo, in addition to its popular 10 mile walk. The new route is just over half the distance (6.3 miles) but promises to be just as much fun.  The Moo has become iconic in Milton Keynes, last year raising more than £120,000. Starting and finishing at intu Milton Keynes at midnight, it’s open to walkers of all levels, whether they walk on..

The winter weather has finally arrived so intu Milton Keynes is turning up the heat with its sizzling spring/summer 2019 model search!  Following the success of its competition last year, the centre is inviting people to apply to take part and model for its SS19 campaign again this year, which will launch in March.  Five lucky winners will live the day like a model which will include fashion fittings from a range of intu Milton Keynes retailers, including Karen Millen, Miss Selfridge, TM Lewin and Superdry. After being styled, each winner will feature in their own short video for the..

On Saturday 16 March, MK Gallery reopens following a significant development that will see a doubling of exhibition space on the previous building, a new purpose built auditorium that will host independent film and live events, and a new dedicated learning studio.  As part of the development, the Gallery was determined to ensure the building could be enjoyed by all members of the public and so have installed a Changing Places Toilet in the building, thanks to generous funding from the Margaret Powell Foundation Fund through Milton Keynes Community Foundation.  The new facility meets the needs of those with profound..

MK Gallery reopens to the public on Saturday 16 March following a major development that will see double the exhibition space of the previous building, a new purpose-built auditorium that will show independent film and host live events, and a new dedicated learning studio. This week, the Gallery launches details of volunteer opportunities that will be available when the building reopens.  The range of roles include gallery invigilators, ushers for film and events, learning support and marketing opportunities.  Kate Chadwick, Deputy Director at MK Gallery said “We’re absolutely thrilled to be launching details of all the volunteer opportunities available at..

Twelve new electric car charging points have gone live this week at intu Milton Keynes’ newly refurbished multi-storey car park. Shoppers with electric vehicles can now shop to their hearts’ content knowing their car is safely charging in one of the 12 super-wide bays on Level 2 of the well-lit car park.  intu Milton Keynes is committed to encouraging the use of electric vehicles, and has appointed POLAR to manage and operate its charging stations. As the UK’s largest provider of charging points, electric vehicle owners will know that they pay a £7.85/month fee to use any of POLAR’s 6,500+..

Branded the ‘most depressing day of the year’, Blue Monday struck this week, but not at intu Milton Keynes. Determined to make their shoppers smile, despite the cold dreary January weather, intu Milton Keynes launched their brand new funball machine and offered shoppers a free hug from the centre mascot, Bobby Bubbles!  The funball machine is located by the customer information desk outside Debenhams, and throughout Blue Monday intu staff randomly selected lucky shoppers to have a go on the machine. Hundreds of prizes were up for grabs inside the machine, including sweets, gift cards, free coffee vouchers and much..

On Friday, Rheumatology Nurse Gemma Berrill took on an epic 12 hour running challenge in the main entrance of the hospital to raise money for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity’s Cancer Centre Appeal. Gemma, who works at Milton Keynes University Hospital said: “As a nurse I feel privileged to work at such a rewarding, warm and caring hospital and I would like to give something back to the community. I enjoy a challenge and I run in my spare time so thought why not combine the two. Members of our family and close friends have been affected by cancer and received..

Want to up your exercise and running game for 2019? Well shoot for the stars and join the award winning Rightmove MK Marathon weekend this year!  The Rightmove MK Rocket 5K and the Rightmove MK Half Marathon were last year voted as the best races in their category by Women’s Running readers and the Rocket scooped another award, winning Silver from the Racecheck Awards. These two award winning races are back again this year as part of the Rightmove MK Marathon Weekend, which will take place on Sunday 5 and Monday 6May. This year will mark the fourth year for..

Whether you’re a Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool or MK Dons fan, on Saturday 19 January shoppers can get up close to the real Barclays Premier League trophy, at Barclays Bank in intu Milton Keynes. The most sought-after piece of silverware in English football will be on display from 10am until   4pm inside Barclays Bank and all shoppers are invited to have a photo taken with the historic trophy. “This is a free event for anyone to experience,” said Kirsty McGiff, marketing manager at intu Milton Keynes. “The Premier League is especially exciting at the top of the table this season and..

The Parks Trust, the self-financing charity that manages and maintains over 6,000 acres of green space across Milton Keynes, is proud to present its 2019 What’s on Guide with thanks to our sponsors Vodafone.  This handy, pocket sized booklet details events and activities that will take place across the city throughout the year, with everything from smaller, regular events like Parks and Run and led walks through to bigger events including MK Festival of History and MK Walking Festival. This year also sees the return of the hugely popular MK Playday, the largest free play event in Milton Keynes –..

The Paterson Group has been offering high-end training solutions to its workers and clients for over 20 years. The launch of Paterson Training follows an extremely positive year for The Paterson Group in 2018, having undergone a Management Buy-Out in July, followed by the successful relocation and expansion of the Milton Keynes branch in November. The introduction of Paterson Training as a stand-alone division within the Group will reinforce the already strong focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout Paterson Recruitment and Paterson Health & Social Care’s diverse sectors.  The Paterson Group is experienced in delivering a variety of courses..

Willen Hospice will once again be offering to collect and recycle real Christmas trees from homes in Milton Keynes early in the new year. The scheme was trialled last year and through donations it raised over £3,000 for the Hospice. Anyone who lives in postcodes MK5, MK9, MK10, MK12, MK13, MK14, MK15, MK16, MK19 or MK46 can make a booking for the collection which will be on either 5 or 6 January 2019. Senior Community Fundraiser, Nikki Poole says “We are delighted to be able to offer collections in more areas this year for our tree recycling. It’s just one..

On the run up party season, millions of women were on the hunt for their “perfect” outfit. And I was one of them. Dashing from shop to shop, loving the clothes hanging on the rail or tailored to the mannequin, (who's definitely not the same size or shape as me), but not loving the look when I was in the tiniest changing room staring back at the mirror. And then, in a sweaty cloud of frustration I had to undress and redress once more.  Hours are spent and miles walked traipsing from store to store on the hunt for that..

Today, the My Bus free employee shuttle bus service for Central Milton Keynes has officially launched. This new city centre transportation service is being provided by MyMiltonKeynes, the local Business Improvement District, and responds directly to the feedback from employers and employees within CMK. The service will run Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm and the circular route, via Silbury and Avebury Boulevards, has ten stops across the city centre from the Network Rail offices by the station up to the shopping centres and leisure districts. Stops include the Civic Offices, The Hub, 12th Street, centre:mk and intu Milton..

Team England’s HQ, the National Badminton Centre, will host its first international event on its courts, welcoming spectators to each of the six ties, staged between 7-9 December. Five time champions England have selected the strongest possible squad for the qualification rounds as they look to book their place in Denmark for the Championship finals in February. Olympians Chris Langridge, Marcus Ellis, the Adcocks, Rajiv Ouseph and Lauren headline the squad whilst national champions Chloe Birch, Jess Pugh also feature. England programme players Ben Lane, Toby Penty and Sean Vendy alongside Jenny Moore and Abigail Holden complete England’s 12. England..