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Bilge Pump Highly inventive, groove laden, loud music with incredible musicianship and wry vocals. Hailing from Leeds in the 1990s, they are back in action with a new record on the way after a few years off. Check out their recently recorded BBC6 Marc Riley session here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b6q8n9 Retired Muscle Luke and Heather re-form to play some old Hired Muscle numbers and some brand new unheard material. ‘Harsh, clanging guitars play cheeky riffs with weird grooves and messy melodies. Short,…

As part of MK Council’s Sharing Culture MK programme for the EU Year of Cultural Heritage, join us to hear Dr. John Bingham Hall discuss the innovative, cross disciplinary work of Theatrum Mundi. Dr John Bingham-Hall FRSA is Director of the charitable research centre Theatrum Mundi, which aims to expand the practices of city-making through projects linking built environment and artistic disciplines. There, he leads programmes on cultural infrastructure, sonic urbanism, and choreography and engineering, amongst others. He has held…

The "We are One" Charity Festival is an extension of "Fun in the Sun" formerly hosted at Willen Pavillion. This is a family-friendly day out with lots to do for all age groups. You can lounge in the sun, picking from a variety of world food, henna tattoos, ice cream, coffee, popcorn. It's all in one place. FREE entry for all! Location: Campbell Park, Amphitheatre Time: 12noon - 7pm Live music, dance and comedy. Donations will be taken on the…

Milton Keynes Fawcett Group’s exhibition showcases the lives and legacy of 10 pioneering women who were influential in the development of Milton Keynes. The exhibition pays tribute to these early pioneers who helped create the city’s identity and its landmarks. These pioneers rarely make it into the histories of Milton Keynes but were crucial in creating many of the places and institutions that give our city its special character. Location: Exhibition Space, Adult Lending Library (First floor), Milton Keynes Central…

Museum stores can be full of weird and wonderful objects from the past. In this centenary year of women’s suffrage Will Phillips, Keeper of Social History at Bucks County Museum, has chosen some mystery objects connected with women from the Museum’s collection that will have you scratching your head. Come along and see if you can guess what they are! Access: Full wheelchair access, assistance dogs welcome. Contact: Michelle Herriman tel 01908 254067 email michelle.herriman@milton-keynes.gov.uktwitter @MKLibraries Website: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries and https://www.facebook.com/MiltonKeynesLibraries

A quarterly event for the creative community to meet up, network and chat over a few drinks about web design, development, UX, technology and general geekery. For more please see https://mkgeeknight.co.uk/

Join us to hear photographer James Smith discuss his recent publication London Overspill with publisher Nicholas Smith. London Overspill (2008-2014) brings together a collection of James Smith's photographs investigating the post-war built landscape, concentrating on the architecture of Basildon, Bletchley, Corby, Harlow, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Peterborough and Stevenage. An oeuvre that spans the best part of a decade, Smith challenges our perception of the landscape as a permanent physical presence. Written responses to the work have been made by…

On the 23rd August, retiring CMK Town Councillor, former MKDC architect and long-term resident Ken Baker led an informal walk through Central Milton Keynes – from Station Square to the Belvedere in Campbell Park. During the walk, Baker proposed a number of interventions, projects and ideas for different locations around CMK to address some of its inadequacies. The Living Archive documented the journey and the discussions between Baker and the attendees.  Join us at this event to view the finished…

Bring your sandwiches and come along for an interesting and educational lunchtime as the Living Archive MK's Roger Kitchen tells the tragic story of 16 year old Albert French, apprentice engineer at Wolverton Works and soldier in The Kings Rifle Corps during World War I. Through official records and his letters back home to his family, discover what happened to this underage soldier and attempts 70 years later to ensure his memory was kept alive and accurate. Tickets are £3…

Milton Keynes Archaeology Day, Saturday 3rd November 2018 The Church of Christ the Cornerstone 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES This popular and free open day returns for a 12th year and includes talks and activities for young and old, plus stands and displays by local societies, archaeological units, metal detectorists, and the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Held from 10am to 4pm in The Church of Christ the Cornerstone 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES Activities and Exhibitions in the Morning (10am – 12:30)…