his event is an open session for musicians, sound artists and non-musicians who are interested in exploring improvisation and developing new musical relationships. Bring your own instruments/equipment/objects (and amplification should you require it). MK Gallery will provide the PA, mics, DI’s and the space for exploration. If you are interested in taking part, please email […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There is a talk being held at the Central Library on 19 September about the history of Secklow Hundred Mound, which is located between the Library and Centrecom on North Row. See the attached flyer for details of how to register.Secklow Mound Talk OTV HODs 19 Sept 2019 (1)
