Experience the story of the First World War in an evening of original music and film at MK Gallery. Young songwriters, musicians and filmmakers from around Milton Keynes will be presenting inspiring new works that re-tell the story of the ‘Great War’ from a local perspective. The project has been led by Living Archive, an […]
A dance extravaganza featuring performers ranging from local schoolchildren to dance professionals will be held in Campbell Park. The dances will take place at 3pm, followed by further events in the MK Gallery at 5.30pm.
Genealogist John Hanson will give a talk followed by a question and answer session on the subject of tracing ancestors who served in the military. This will take place in the events space at MK Library. Tickets cost £5; to enrol, email mklocal@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
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.
Digital artist Jade Sarson will be leading three free comic making sessions for anyone aged 12 and above. These workshops teach the art of writing, designing, colouring and publishing comics, with this one specifically focusing on lettering and typography. To register, visit the Enquiry Desk on the first floor at Central Library, telephone 01908 254075 […]
There will be a commemorative event on Saturday 24 June as part of a series of initiatives to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War. In particular, the event will pay respect to Albert French, a local serviceman and one of the youngest victims of the war. The event will take place at the […]
There will be a youth cycling event in CMK on Sunday, 21 June. Entry is open to under 16s. For information on the entry fees and how to enter please go to the British Cycling website. There will be road closures in CMK in connection with this event. Details can be found on our road closures […]
There will be a meeting of the Town Council's Planning Committee on Wednesday 24th June. 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 […]
The annual women's 5km and 10 runs in support of Cancer Research UK will take place, starting in Campbell Park, on the 28th of June. Booking is required, and the recommended parking is across the footbridge at John Lewis. For more information, or to apply for the races, please visit the Cancer Research UK website.
Westbury Arts Centre, working with talented textile artist Vinny Stapley, and schools, community groups and residents of Milton Keynes, will have produced over 500 commemorative banners. These banners will form part of a large-scale dance piece, choreographed by Helen Parlor, Effie McGuire-Ward and Chris Bradley, that involves over 100 dancers and will move around Campbell […]
The successful Walking With Giants parade returns this year, with a vibrant street parade including stilt walkers, dance and live music, along with the festival's incredible giant puppets and sculptures. In connection with this year's commemoration of the centenary of the First World War, the parade will also include a life-size bicycle-powered wooden WWI tank. The procession will […]
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 will be […]
