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The countdown to Christmas is on, and Milton Keynes Museum will be turning back the clock and celebrating Yuletide with the return of its popular A Victorian Christmas – which is set to be bigger and better than ever! Visitors can eat, drink and be merry with freshly roasted chestnuts to nibble on, and mulled wine, or a non-alcoholic alternative, served for just 20 shillings a glass, and you'll want to be in tune if you fancy joining in with the Carols in the Parlour. As you move around the Museum at leisure you'll see all of the usual attractions..

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre is excited to announce a new retailer. The Artisan Collective Farmshop, will be joining the centre to offer small businesses a place to sell their fresh produce and home-made crafts. Located next to LEGO, The Artisan Collective Farmshop will house multiple retailers on a rotation basis, giving small and independent businesses the opportunity to enjoy premium retail space and significant footfall. The shop is the brainchild of Steve Reid, owner of Friars Farm, which was one of Midsummer Place Hatch competition finalists. Opening from 16 November, the shop will initially be open for six weeks and..

Local palliative care charity, Willen Hospice is putting the ‘win’ in winter with their latest draw. Open to anyone over 18, the draw invites people to pay just £1 per ticket for their chance to take home the top prize of £3,000! A second prize of £500 or 10 runner-up prizes of £50 are also up for grabs! Last year the incentive raised over £17,000 for the Hospice and this year the charity hopes to smash that record. The money raised helps to pay towards the running costs of the Hospice, which is now at almost £6 million every year...

Local Independent School The Webber, has been a hive of activity this year as they settle in resident bees and launch an Eco Bee Club to help inspire active learning and improve the local economy. The Webber Independent School neighbours the green Linford Woods, a local woodland area of Milton Keynes just outside the heart of the City. The school ranges from 6 months to 16 years offering a real world curriculum and outstanding individualised learning experience that drives personal development and growth. Working alongside local business Home Farm MK, Headmistress Hilary Marsden and Mr Adrian Dumbleton introduced a bee..

The Willen Hospice Santa Dash, sponsored by MyMiltonKeynes, will be taking place on Sunday 17 December. This popular Christmas event sees hundreds of people walk, run or jog just over a mile around Willen’s North Lake in Santa suits to raise vital funds for the charity. Early sign-ups can get £5 off the registration fee with an early-bird offer, which ends on 31 October. There is also a discounted ‘green’ option for those who wish to wear last year’s Santa suit, or come in their own festive fancy dress. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun too! Nikki..

Main Image: Fireworks light the sky in Milton Keynes pic: Gill Prince The Emmett name is synonymous with entertainment in Milton Keynes. Over the decades they have delighted hundreds of 1000s of people with their events, and there’s every chance that you are among that number. Sammy Jones spoke with Keith Emmett III to learn more about the family's impressive history. As a new city, and a new town before that, Milton Keynes doesn’t have too much in the way of ‘modern’ history – we’re still busily establishing things that will become traditions. But one thing that is already anchored..

Back for another year, Willen Lake’s spooktastic Hallowe’en trail promises free family fun this half term. Children will need to keep an eye out for pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, bats and witches’ hats, each with a question to answer, and complete an answer sheet to earn a treat! There’s no tricks as the trail has been designed for primary school aged children and follows a buggy-friendly route that’s less than a kilometre. Simply visit the Watersports Centre between 10am – 4pm to pick up a free answer sheet. The Hallowe’en Trail will be available from Saturday 21st October – Tuesday 31stOctober...

On the weekend of 7-8 October, Keech Hospice Care will embark on their most ambitious fundraising endeavour in their 32-year legacy, REACH OUT FOR KEECH. Over just 48 hours, the charity, renowned for their specialised care for adults and children facing life-limiting conditions, seeks to gather £500,000. This is to ensure the continuity of their crucial services for patients throughout Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. The fundraiser will operate as an electrifying race against time on an online crowdfunding platform. Here, supporters can donate immediately and watch live as the event progresses towards its monumental £500,000 target. The clock will..

The City of Codes & Light Festival returns to Milton Keynes in October and it's grander, bolder and more radiant than ever. Organised by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture (MKIAC), brace yourself for a four-day extravaganza celebrating innovation, art, science and technology, encompassing imaginative workshops, educational symposiums and memorable performances. Taking place from the 4th to the 7th of October, the festival promises a varied programme of workshops, academic seminars, thought-provoking discussions and commissioned artist installations, including STEM activities by the award-winning organisation, 1001 Inventions. Situated around MKC Library, SCIoT and Bletchley Park, immerse yourself in the theme of..

On Thursday, 14th September, from 2pm to 7pm, Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resorts will be taken over by local charity, Willen Hospice, for a day of entertainment and fundraising. Residents are invited to experience all their favourite rides*, plus some extra games and stalls, in an event dedicated to supporting Willen Hospice. Entry is priced at £7, with half of all ticket sales directly benefiting the charity. Nikki Poole, the Events and Community Fundraising Manager at Willen Hospice, expressed her gratitude, stating, “A heartfelt thank you to Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resorts for once again offering this platform. Last year..

Milton Keynes residents, it's time to show you're blue! Join the efforts to support Willen Hospice by organising or participating in exciting fundraising events from September 18 to 24. Whether it's a bake sale, quiz night, or even a themed dress-up day at work, there's a way for everyone to contribute. Schools, community groups, and local businesses – all are invited to join in the fun. Ready-made resources to assist you are available for download on the Willen Hospice website. Nikki Poole, the Community & Events Fundraising Manager, shares, “Through 'Blue Week,' you have a wonderful opportunity to bolster Willen..

MyMiltonKeynes is pleased to confirm the appointment of Jill Farnsworth as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Milton Keynes Business Improvement District (BID). Jill, starting her role at MyMiltonKeynes on Friday, 8th September, succeeds Melanie J Beck MBE, who declared her intention to retire from the position of MyMiltonKeynes CEO earlier in the year. Jill transitions to MyMiltonKeynes from Watford BID, where she held the role of Head of Operations & Development since its inception in April 2016. Before this, Jill served as the Town Centre Partnership Officer for Watford Town Centre Partnership. In that capacity, she was pivotal..

Milton Keynes College proudly unveils its new A Level programs for students aged 16-18, with classes beginning in September 2024. Interested candidates can submit their applications starting today, 6th September 2023. The College presents four tailored A Level pathways to address Milton Keynes' unique skill demands: Green Pathway: Focusing on Environmental Science and Law. Digital Pathway: Concentrated on Computer Science and Business. Creative Pathway: Encompassing Media Studies and English Language & Literature. Social Sciences Pathway: Featuring Psychology and Sociology. Moreover, students will have the option to enhance these pathways with an additional A Level from choices like Maths, Business, Psychology,..

This week, the bustling Boulevard at Midsummer Place is buzzing with the aroma of authentic Neapolitan pizza, as it welcomes its latest culinary gem, Nero Artisan Pizza. This marks the seventh cabin to grace the newly refurbished food court and the second store for Nero Artisan Pizza. Promising to serve ‘the finest pizza in MK’, Nero Artisan Pizza invites customers to embark on a gastronomic journey to Italy. Each pizza is handcrafted to order, ensuring a fresh and traditional Neapolitan experience. From the decadent Truffle Fig to the timeless classic Margherita, Nero Artisan Pizza caters to every palate. Our top..

The weather is looking promising for the Willen Hospice Cycle Sportive, which takes place this Sunday (3rd September). Keen cyclists looking to get their miles in while the sun shining still have time to sign up online, or they can register on the day. There are three new routes to choose from; 35 miles (starts 10am), 65 miles (starts 9am), and 100 miles (starts 8am). Each route begins and finishes from The Good Gym MK, in Kiln Farm, heading out into the countryside, passing through the beautiful villages surrounding Milton Keynes. Volunteers from The Rotary Club of Milton Keynes Grand Union will signpost the route,..