Music, Birdsong and a Little Bit of Magic: Nick Penny Returns to Stanwick Lakes

If you’ve ever wondered what the Northamptonshire countryside would sound like if it picked up a harp and started composing, here’s your chance to find out. On Thursday 3 July, much-loved local musician Nick Penny returns to Stanwick Lakes for an evening where music and nature become beautifully intertwined. Described by audiences as “absolutely unique, […]
From tree planting to wildlife surveys: MK teens invited to join free Youth Rangers group

If your teenager spends more time staring at a screen than spotting squirrels, The Parks Trust has an opportunity that could change that. Young people across Milton Keynes are being invited to swap their Saturday lie-ins for muddy boots, fresh air and hands-on conservation work through the charity’s free Youth Rangers programme. Designed for 14 […]
The Eight-Legged Superheroes of Milton Keynes: Why Spiders Deserve a Little More Love This Spooky Season

If you’ve ever spotted a spider scuttling across the carpet and felt your heart skip a beat—don’t worry, you’re in good company. But this Halloween, it might be time to spin a new perspective on one of the most misunderstood creatures of the season. Because behind those eight legs and eerie webs lies one of […]