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Ten quirky Christmas facts you never knew you needed

Christmas is a time of joy, warmth, and cherished traditions – but have you ever wondered how some of our festive customs came to be? From decorated trees to pantomime shout-outs, the story of Christmas is filled with quirky facts and unexpected origins. Whether it’s a Victorian invention, a touch of folklore, or a snowy scene brought to life by a famous author, these snippets will make you see the holiday season in a whole new light... Christmas Trees: Germany’s Gift to the UK Believe it or not, the Christmas tree wasn’t always part of a British Christmas. In fact,..

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Your new favourite Indian spot in Olney: why NAGA Tandoori is a must-visit

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The sounds of the fairground ring loud at the Museum

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Step right up! Milton Keynes Museum is set to whisk you away to the joyful days of fairground fun with the return of its beloved Organ Festival this October. Back in the day, fairgrounds were a feast for the senses—the smell of toffee apples, the excitement of hoopla stalls, the whirl of thrilling rides—and right at the heart of it all was the unmistakable sound of the fairground organ. These mechanical marvels provided the lively soundtrack that made those magical moments even more unforgettable. And now, you can relive that enchantment. On the weekend of October 12th and 13th, the..

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Milton Keynes Museum invites you to share in all of the sights, sounds and sirens from one of our most challenging and defining decades this September, with the return of its popular 1940s weekend. Pack up your kit bag, and bring your family and friends together to enjoy a truly exceptional step back in time to the era dominated by World War II. Displays and re-enactors present all weekend will include The Oxfordshire Home Guard, which preserves and promotes the memory of those who volunteered to defend our shores during the conflict. They will be dressed up and ready to..

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In the second part of our coverage of the Bury Common dig, Pulse's Sammy Jones talks to the archaeologists responsible for revealing Newport Pagnell's forgotten history... Anna Wolf was the lead archaeologist for the exploration. Munich-based, she works for the Milton Keynes arm of Cotswold Archaeology, but flew in specifically to head up this dig, which gleaned some nice finds. “In terms of results it has been really positive, we have confirmed that the Civil War defences do match the historic mapping and are basically what you’d expect – nice big ditch, we’ve got a bit of a rampart, and..

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Heritage Open Days return to MK’s parks!

This year’s Heritage Open Days events from The Parks Trust are set to uncover the routes, networks, and connections that weave through Milton Keynes’ scenic parklands. In September, residents are invited to explore some of the art, history, and nature found across the city’s 6,000 acres of green spaces. Julie Dawes, Events & Community Engagement Manager at The Parks Trust says “Our amazing network of parks, connected by green routes and redways, are the perfect fit for this year’s theme (routes, networks and connections)! So, this year’s events are all about getting to know the city’s green spaces - learning..

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