Octo is one of Milton Keynes' most recognisable artworks and a defining feature of CMK. The recent listing of Octo has drawn new attention to the value of the public art and its significance as part of the character of the city. Tim Skelton (trustee, Public Arts Trust) and Louise Izod (Public Art Officer, Milton […]
There will be a meeting of the CMK Residents' Forum on Thursday 17 March at 7pm. The forum provides an opportunity for representatives of each of the residential areas in CMK to come together and discuss issues that affect them all. The meetings are supported by CMK Town Council and the CMK Warden will attend. […]
The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is back – and it's coming to Milton Keynes! The town is set to host its third Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 20 March, and needs local people to come together and make themselves proud by entering now at www.sportrelief.com. Local heroes from Milton Keynes will be walking and running […]
Two musicians will be performing at the Milton Keynes Gallery on Saturday 19th March. Richard J Birkin is a self-taught composer whose works vary across a wide range of styles, ranging from folk songs though post rock to pieces for string quartets. Kemper Norton is an electronic musician who uses digital and analogue hardware and software, […]
Horse rides ranging from 4km to 37km. Run by Whaddon Chase branch of Pony Club and Cromwell Group of Endurance GB. Booking two weeks in advance is essential. Call 01908 677791 to book. Horses and ponies are not provided. Price: Entry fee applies. Meeting Place: Park on Campbell Park Events Plateau, Gate 1 Avebury Boulevard. Booking Required: Yes
There will be a meeting of the Town Council's Planning Committee on Wednesday 23rd March. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be held at the CMKTC offices on the 3rd floor, Margaret Powell House, 413 Midsummer Boulevard. Members of the public are welcome and will be given an opportunity at the beginning of the […]
This free talk initiates MK: City of Trees, a new programme of Fred Roche Foundation events for 2016/17 exploring the city’s landscape legacy and the role that landscape will play in the future of the city. Speakers at this event will be Will Cousins, Neil Higson and Kathryn Moore. To see more or reserve a spot please visit: […]
You can do yoga whilst helping people with thyroid disease in a special session at Sweat Studios in the Hub. Yoga is a powerful means of relieving stress in the body and can be particularly beneficial to those suffering from thyroid disease. Tickets cost £9 on the day or £7 in advance, with all proceeds going to the British […]
There will be a meeting of the Council at 6pm at Centrecom Meeting Place. Members of the public are welcome and will be given an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting to make statements on issues on the agenda or other matters relating to the parish of Central Milton Keynes. The agenda is available here.
This 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 […]
On Thursday 21 April employees and residents of Central Milton Keynes will gather at Xscape for the first ‘Love Where You Live’ spring clean of 2016, in association with MKCCM, McDonalds and Keep Britain Tidy. The group will meet in the Xscape branch of McDonalds at 12pm before challenging litter issues in the area. A two hour drop […]
On Thursday 21 April 2016 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 90th birthday and across the UK, national beacons will be lit in her honour. As part of the national beacon lighting, the Light Pyramid (locally known as The Beacon) in Campbell Park will be lit up and The Parks Trust are organising […]