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Published - Friday, 12 March, 2010
There’s something for everyone this summer as Milton Keynes Theatre launch a sizzling hot summer season. Highlights include chart-topping tenor Jonathan Ansell in Whistle Down the Wind, Milton Keynes Theatre favourite Paul Nicholas who returns to star in the Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance, and Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity, sure to provide a breathtaking evening for the whole family to enjoy.
Published - Tuesday, 09 March, 2010
With less than two weeks to go until the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile comes to Milton Keynes, Sport Relief’s famous stripy socks will be springing up around the city centre this week, to remind people to enter the Mile on Sunday 21 March.
Published - Monday, 01 March, 2010
thecentre:mk’s new restaurant quarter, Destination Dining, is now fully let as Carluccio’s and Yo Sushi take the remaining 9,000 sq ft.
Published - Thursday, 25 February, 2010
Families from all over the region will descend on stadiummk for The Dons’ game against Leyton Orient on Saturday 6 March for the MK Dons Family Day.
Published - Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
The Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre, based at Bradwell Abbey, has been awarded this prestigious educational award for their work in heritage and geography education.
Published - Monday, 22 February, 2010
After four magical years at the London Palladium and three sensational years touring large scale venues all over the UK, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from 23 February to 13 March.
Published - Monday, 22 February, 2010
Get Mountain Biking are pleased to announce a partnership with Tesco to delivery affordable mountain bike skills courses. Tesco Clubcard Rewards now offer mountain bike skills courses for members of the reward scheme who redeem their Clubcard vouchers with Get Mountain Biking.
Published - Wednesday, 10 February, 2010
Debenhams in Midsummer Place is holding its biggest ever Wedding Event on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February.
Published - Wednesday, 10 February, 2010
Recently one of the sexiest men in the world, Brad Pitt – well, his look-a-like - popped into the Orange Multimedia Store at thecentre:mk to promote the Orange British Academy Film Awards.
Published - Wednesday, 10 February, 2010
On Sunday 14 February, Valentine’s Day, Midsummer Place will be spreading the love amongst shoppers by playing a huge selection of love song classics, chosen by the public.
Published - Monday, 08 February, 2010
On 11 February between 9am and 8pm local jewellery store, Fabulous, in thecentre:mk, is running a ‘Men’s Day’ with free beer and snacks to entice in male shoppers just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Published - Sunday, 07 February, 2010
The Stables is greatly saddened by the news that one of its Founders and Life Presidents, Sir John Dankworth CBE has passed away on the day that The Stables celebrated its 40th birthday.
Published - Tuesday, 02 February, 2010
One of the biggest Wedding Shows in the region is coming to Milton Keynes this weekend. You’ll find everything you need at thecentre:mk for your wedding with over 120 exhibitors.
Published - Friday, 29 January, 2010
Ever fancied singing on a hit single? Cancer Research UK is now making this a reality by inviting women from Milton Keynes to sing on the charity’s upcoming single, a remake of Cyndi Lauper’s 80s classic ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’, alongside a host of female stars and women from across the UK, including singer Sonique, actress Kym Marsh and GMTV’s Penny Smith. The track is due to be released in late April to mark the start of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life series - the UK’s largest women-o
Published - Wednesday, 27 January, 2010
MK Dons has set a marathon challenge for local businesses to raise money for its Sport and Education Trust (SET) and Help for Heroes. From Monday 15 February to Thursday 18, teams of six will be challenged to cover the greatest distance possible in six hours on static exercise bikes, in Midsummer Place Shopping Centre.
Published - Thursday, 21 January, 2010
Sport Relief is back – and it’s coming to Milton Keynes! The city will host one of Sport Relief’s flagship Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Miles on Sunday 21 March – you can enter now!
Published - Tuesday, 12 January, 2010
BBC One’s major political programme, Question Time will be recorded in Middleton Hall at regional shopping destination, thecentre:mk on Thursday 21 January.
Published - Tuesday, 12 January, 2010
Regional shopping destination, thecentre:mk, is giving customers the exclusive chance to view latest models from manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz; smart and Alfa Romeo at its Motor Show. Running from 14 – 17 January 2010 in Middleton Hall, the event will allow customers to browse cars enabling them to take advantage of the government’s car scrappage scheme before it is due to end in February.
Published - Friday, 08 January, 2010
Join the Leisure Club at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa today and indulge in a bargain this New Year…
Published - Tuesday, 05 January, 2010
Celebrate the New Year with a massive 50% discount off food at The Living Room in Milton Keynes.
Published - Sunday, 03 January, 2010
International singing sensation Marti Pellow will return to star as Billy Flynn in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical Chicago at Milton Keynes Theatre 25 – 30 January. Marti first played the role to great acclaim in the West End, subsequently repeating his performance in New York and on the UK national tour, playing to sell-out houses. Emma Barton, currently starring in the show on tour as Roxie Hart, will continue to play the role opposite Marti Pellow.
Published - Tuesday, 22 December, 2009
On Saturday 2 January, Milton Keynes Dons will take on premiership side Burnley in the third round of the FA Cup at stadium:mk.
Published - Wednesday, 16 December, 2009
Today the England 2018 Bid team announced that Milton Keynes is one of 12 cities to win the right to host World Cup games in 2018 should England win its bid next year.
Published - Wednesday, 16 December, 2009
Still struggling to find that last minute, really ‘meaty’ gift ? Look no further! Give a voucher for high quality lamb and beef from animals reared on parkland and meadows in Milton Keynes and produced by Parkland Produce - a new venture set up by The Parks Trust, the charity responsible for caring for Milton Keynes’ parks and green spaces.
Published - Friday, 11 December, 2009
With less than 14 days to go until Christmas Santa Claus, at regional shopping destination thecentre:mk, has launched a virtual grotto offering personalised visits across the web.
Published - Friday, 11 December, 2009
Volunteers will be providing a gift wrapping service in Midsummer Place shopping centre in the run up to Christmas.
Published - Friday, 11 December, 2009
Wolverton Park has been voted the best mixed use development in the country at the What House? Awards, the housing industry’s Oscars recognising the best new homes in Britain.
Published - Tuesday, 08 December, 2009
Produced by multi-award winning theatre company Northern Broadsides, the team behind the much loved Heidi – a Goat’s Tale, The Water Babies and the award winning hit Othello starring Lenny Henry, this brand new adaptation is innovative, gripping, fast-paced and action-packed, with a highly imaginative performance style that will surprise and delight family audiences – a real feast for the eyes, ears and imagination.
Published - Tuesday, 08 December, 2009
Milton Keynes shoppers looking for the perfect Christmas present for the women in their lives have the chance to buy a unique gift – a pre-paid place in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2010.
Published - Monday, 07 December, 2009
This year Milton Keynes Theatre celebrates their 10th birthday and their 10th pantomime – the magical Cinderella Starring Mickey Rooney, Bobby Davro, Anthea Turner, Ben Adams* and Louise Dearman. To commemorate this occasion we have teamed up with the theatre to bring you a very special £15 ticket offer.
Published - Thursday, 26 November, 2009
The local celebrity turning on this year’s Christmas lights at the Theatre District on Saturday 5 December at 5pm will be the wonderfully brave, Ashley Hyde.
Published - Wednesday, 25 November, 2009
Gulliver’s theme parks have launched a new season pass scheme for 2010 to give families more choice and value.
Published - Wednesday, 25 November, 2009
Celebrating 10 years, Milton Keynes Theatre is preparing for the most fantasmagorical Spring season yet bursting with sensational shows. Highlights include the return of international award-winning masterpiece Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the delightful Calendar Girls.
Published - Friday, 20 November, 2009
Local residents and businesses can now take advantage of a door to door delivery service of the City’s high quality lamb and beef reared on parkland and meadows in Milton Keynes. Parkland Produce is a new venture set up by The Parks Trust, the charity responsible for caring for Milton Keynes’ parks and green spaces.
Published - Tuesday, 17 November, 2009
Barclays new look flagship branch in Milton Keynes was officially opened on Saturday 14 November 2009. The new state-of-the-art premises at 9 Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes will be the flagship branch for the town.
Published - Tuesday, 17 November, 2009
This year Santa at, regional shopping destination, thecentre:mk has come up with a new way to make sure your Christmas wish list isn’t lost in the post. ‘Letter to Santa’ is a new application launched on Facebook which allows users to fill in an online form and post a letter to Santa on their wall.
Published - Monday, 16 November, 2009
A wide range of exhibitors, family history societies and lectures by emminent family history experts are some of the highlights of the forthcoming Family History Fair, which is hosted for the second year running at Bletchley Park on Sunday 22 November from 10.30am to 4pm.
Published - Monday, 09 November, 2009
The “The Big Top Christmas show” at thecentre:mk is now open and on the 16 November there will be a procession through the malls to officially open Santa’s Grotto with Santa himself coming long on the day.
Starting at 4:30pm the parade will feature a friendly ringmaster and circus clowns from the National Clown Association leading Santa, in a specially designed clown car, and two children who have Milton Keynes’s biggest smiles.
Published - Monday, 02 November, 2009
Christmas is almost here as thecentre:mk wishes all busy shoppers a warm season’s greetings and is pleased to announce its extended opening hours over the festive period.
Published - Wednesday, 28 October, 2009
The Prodigy have announced their biggest ever solo show in the UK as they headline The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, on Saturday 24 July 2010. After an amazing year, they will celebrate with this live show that promises to be one of the biggest and best concerts of 2010. The gig will also featuring special guests Pendulum, Enter Shikari, Chase and Status, Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Zane Lowe as guest DJ.
Published - Monday, 26 October, 2009
Bletchley Park’s dazzling annual Blitznight is set once again, to enchant and delight visitors from Bletchley, Milton Keynes and beyond on Saturday 31 October. Now in its 12th year, the huge fireworks event just keeps on getting bigger and bigger, with over 7,000 people gathered to watch the extravaganza in 2008. It’s just £3 for adults and £1 for children – tickets available on the door – don’t miss it!
Published - Friday, 23 October, 2009
This Friday and Saturday (30th & 31st) will see the spectacular conclusion to Midsummer Place’s annual Fashion Fortnight. To celebrate two weeks of style, the centre is putting on a glamour-filled two day catwalk for shoppers to enjoy. On both days, passersby can catch stunning new Autumn/Winter collections from Midsummer Place retailers on stage, produced by the same people responsible for London’s Clothes Show Live 2009.
Published - Wednesday, 21 October, 2009
Staff at Woburn Safari Park have always been ready to dress up and celebrate an occasion and this Halloween it’s no different!
Published - Wednesday, 21 October, 2009
This Winter, Xscape are offering you the chance to win some great prizes, just for visiting the centre.
From 17th October - 1st November, the mall at Xscape will be transformed into a Winter photography
studio. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1pm and 7pm, come along and have your
photo taken, and show us what you LOVE about Xscape! Whether you’ve just been shopping at
one of Xscape’s urban lifestyle retailers and want to show off your new threads, or you’re really
chuffed with the
Published - Monday, 19 October, 2009
On Saturday 31 October the Gallery opens its doors for the Big Draw Family Day, offering a variety of fun, drawing-related activities for people to drop in and try out between 11am and 4pm. All activities are inspired by the themes and content of the current exhibition of abstract drawings and photographs by important Indian artist, Nasreen Mohamedi. All activities are free!
Published - Monday, 19 October, 2009
The National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and The Really Useful Group’s smash hit production of the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound Of Music comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 27 October to Saturday 14 November. It tells the story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains with its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage.
Published - Monday, 19 October, 2009
Bletchley Park’s dazzling annual Blitznight is set once again, to enchant and delight visitors from Bletchley, Milton Keynes and beyond on Saturday 31 October. Now in its 12th year, the huge fireworks event just keeps on getting bigger and bigger, with over 7,000 people gathered to watch the extravaganza in 2008.
Published - Monday, 19 October, 2009
A former nightclub and bus station in Central Milton Keynes, is to be transformed into a youth hub complete with Dance studio, world class skatepark and café space. Thanks to a half million pound grant from SITA Trust and V, the youth volunteering charity.
Published - Monday, 19 October, 2009
Milton Keynes Theatre is delighted to announce that Hollywood Legend Mickey Rooney will star as Baron Hardup in the regions premier pantomime - Cinderella.
Published - Monday, 05 October, 2009
Orange has launched its first ever UK Multimedia Store in Milton Keynes, delivering a completely new dimension of multimedia services to the community in the area. Situated in thecentre:mk this one-of-a-kind concept store is unlike any of the other 401 Orange stores in the UK because it was designed specifically to encourage ‘engagement’ between consumers and the incredible range of multimedia technology that is available through Orange.
Published - Monday, 05 October, 2009
The world-wide recession hasn’t hit Lapland this year and Santa and his elves have been beavering away preparing for Christmas, in fact plans are so far advanced that Santa is in the process of packing his sleigh for his annual visit to the Big Top Christmas Circus show in Middleton Hall. The ever popular Santa’s Grotto will open on 16 November and you can book your tickets online from 1 October.
Published - Thursday, 01 October, 2009
Milton Keynes has been awarded ‘Best Large City’ and the highest medal rating possible, a Gold Medal, by the Royal Horticultural Society in this year’s Thames and Chiltern regional round of the Britain in Bloom competition.
Published - Monday, 28 September, 2009
From the 2 - 4 October, Middleton Hall in thecentre:mk will host the Milton Keynes Wedding Show. In its’ 20 year, the show is the perfect place for brides to be to research wedding companies and find the best deal for their special day. Over 120 exhibitors will be onsite with information on dresses, photography, cakes and virtually every aspect of a wedding day. There will also be catwalk shows featuring all the latest wedding fashions.
Published - Monday, 28 September, 2009
To mark the launch of Midsummer Place’s Fashion Fortnight, shoppers can get hold of an exclusive Privilege card that offers numerous discounts and freebies at over 20 stores through the centre when the event takes place between Monday 19 to Saturday 31 October. Only 10,000 limited edition cards have been created which can be snapped up for free from this Saturday inside Midsummer Place.
On 7 November 2009, the ACCU* will be holding a one day conference at Bletchley Park, home of the legendary World War Two 'Enigma' codebreakers and the site at which the world's first digital computer went operational. All proceeds of the conference will go to the Bletchley Park Trust to help with the upkeep of Bletchley Park.
Published - Thursday, 24 September, 2009
Gulliver’s Land is keeping its doors open every weekend through September and October for families looking for end of summer fun. The Milton Keynes theme park will also open for October half term (26 to 30 October), Halloween (31 October) and Christmas (from 28 November to 23 December).
Published - Tuesday, 22 September, 2009
The highly-anticipated Doubletree by Hilton will be unveiled to Milton Keynes this September – taking contemporary, upscale accommodation to new levels in the New City. This distinctively designed four-star hotel at the magnificent stadiummk will become the seventh addition to the Doubletree brand in the UK. Sixty-four of the guest rooms also convert into unique matchday hospitality boxes with direct access to the stadium from the balcony.
Published - Monday, 21 September, 2009
September and the beginning of Autumn is alive with colour and the bounty of nature. Join The Parks Trust and discover wild food for free. Orchard fruits, of apple, pears and plums, are ripening, the hedgerows are bursting with sloes, blackberries and elderberries and mushrooms are sprouting up in weird and wonderful shapes. Join The Parks Trust on its Food for Free event to discover what you can harvest locally.
Published - Sunday, 20 September, 2009
It’s arrived! The Final of the hugely successful National Street Entertainers competition takes place at The Hub on Saturday 26 September starting at 11.00am through to 3.00pm with the world famous Titan the 8ft Robot making a special guest appearance in response to public demand. Come and join in the fun and vote for your winner!
Published - Wednesday, 16 September, 2009
As the temperature soared so did the crowds as thousands of people enjoyed the sunshine and a host of entertainments at Wolverton Park - once the home of the Royal Train and now a development of stylish homes with a large park, eco pond and shops, restaurants and bars opening soon.
Published - Wednesday, 16 September, 2009
After the unequivocal apology to Alan Turing by the government, Bletchley Park Trust urges the nation to support its preservation as a permanent tribute to the legacy of Turing and the thousands who worked there.
Published - Tuesday, 15 September, 2009
From 6 November regional shopping destination thecentre:mk, will use all the fun of the circus to entertain Christmas shoppers in Middleton Hall. The Big Top Christmas show will run until 3 January and will feature Santa’s Circus train ride, a traditional carousel, a nativity scene and the ever popular Santa’s Big Top Grotto which will open on 16 November.
Published - Monday, 14 September, 2009
To celebrate the fact that The Rocky Horror Show is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre, on Saturday 19 September at Midsummer Place there will be a ‘Rocky-aoke’ and fancy dress competition! Together with Heart Radio anyone can come along and sing and/or be in fancy dress between 10 am and 4pm (judging at 1pm). This is going to be an event not to be missed!
Published - Monday, 14 September, 2009
On Wednesday 23 September, Calcutta Brasserie in Stony Stratford celebrates its 1st birthday with a special evening of entertainment and exotic new dishes. Traditional Indian musicians will play throughout the evening while guests are treated to a three-course set menu specially created for this celebration. It promises to be a fantastic evening – but places are limited so book early.
Published - Monday, 07 September, 2009
As part of Milton Keynes' Heritage Weekend, Wolverton Park will be open on Saturday 12 September, for a day of free family entertainment in this unique and historic setting. Once the home of the Royal Train and steeped in railway history, Wolverton Park is now a development of stylish homes with shops, restaurants and bars opening soon.
Published - Friday, 04 September, 2009
On Saturday, 12 September and Sunday, 13 September two grandparents can enter Gulliver’s for free with every one paying person. Grandparents and their grandchildren will have unlimited access to all the rides, attractions and entertainment at Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes – and there’s plenty to make sure everybody leaves tired but happy!
Published - Friday, 04 September, 2009
See this fun new musical from the creators of The Rocky Horror Show and Return to the Forbidden Planet starring Richard O'Brien, Jonathan Wrather (Coronation Street) and Emma-Jayne Appleyard (The Producers) for just £5 per ticket with this exclusive offer. With 18 ice-cool songs and Richard O'Brien's witty lyrics, you'll be in musical heaven!
Published - Saturday, 29 August, 2009
Britain’s top jet-skiers will be competing in the Jet Ski National Finals at Willen Lake at the beginning of September. Thousands of spectators are expected to visit the Lake to witness the freestyle displays and races that take competitors to speeds in excess of 80 mph. Watch all the thrills and spills from a fantastic lakeside view – a great day out for all the family.
Published - Wednesday, 26 August, 2009
Forget Gok Wan and Trinny & Susannah, Milton Keynes had two of its very own style gurus in store to help launch Debenhams’ new kids’ range; 360 Play’s Twizzle and Twirl!
Published - Tuesday, 25 August, 2009
The Stables is pleased to announce that they have been ranked 6th in the Top 100 music venues in the UK in a survey undertaken by PRS for Music, the organisation that collects royalties for artists and performers, which analysed data from more than 10,000 live music events in 2008.
Published - Monday, 24 August, 2009
Ahoy there super heroes! One of the UK’s most successful theatre touring shows of 2008 is back with a brand new show in Milton Keynes. Starring an all UK cast, LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure has swashbuckling fun for all the family and guarantees to make everyone super-heroes. It’s coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from 1 – 5 September and is certainly a show not to be missed!
Published - Wednesday, 19 August, 2009
Moving home is always one of life’s biggest tasks, but when you’ve got two 1,700kg rhino coming to take up permanent residence it’s a truly heavyweight affair. The South African white rhino - believed to be 4 and 6 years old - moved into the rhinoceros equivalent of The Ritz at Woburn Safari Park on Monday 17 August with a little help from some very heavy lifting gear of course.
Published - Wednesday, 19 August, 2009
A monster sized ‘Back the Bid’ football shirt will be out on tour at two city venues this week and people are being urged to go along and sign the spectacular shirt to show their support for plans for Milton Keynes to become a 2018 football World Cup Host City.
Published - Monday, 17 August, 2009
This month, Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa has some amazing offers at their Spa to allow you to relax and wash away some of the strains of daily life. You can enjoy a Twilight Spa, a great value overnight stay or even buy and get one free on Spa relaxation days. Whittlebury Spa is one of the best in the area, set in beautiful countryside it truly allows you to get away from it all.
Published - Friday, 14 August, 2009
Enjoy a weekend of great outdoor family film entertainment for free in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. The Parks Trust together with Heart 103.3 will present four films - Jungle Book, Grease, Shrek and Casablanca over two days on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August.
Published - Friday, 07 August, 2009
Woburn Safari Park is celebrating the birth of its first Rothschild giraffe to be born in 2009. This birth signals another major success for the park’s breeding programme of the most endangered of the nine subspecies of giraffe. Born during on Friday 24 July, the new male giraffe has been named ‘Jambo’ which means ‘hello’ in Swahili. You can see Jambo now at the Safari Park!
Published - Tuesday, 04 August, 2009
The Camping and Caravanning Club and Gulliver’s Theme Parks have teamed up in an exciting new partnership. An agreement has been reached that will allow The Friendly Club to run and manage a Club Site at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes.
Published - Monday, 03 August, 2009
Visit the Xscape entertainment this summer for fun on the beach, surfing excitement and carnival time all without the problem of the British weather! From Monday 27 July it’s summer fun all the way with beach football, Punch & Judy, beach parties, surf-board challenges and limbo dancing. And on Saturday 15 August the stars from this year’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ will join the party – Faces of Disco and Stavros Flatley will be performing live.
Published - Wednesday, 29 July, 2009
Milton Keynes Dons will host an open day at stadiummk on Monday 3 August, giving supporters the chance to meet some of their heroes and go behind the scenes for a first team training session with manager Paul Ince. See exactly what goes on behind normally closed doors, meet the players and get a photo and an autograph!
Published - Tuesday, 21 July, 2009
It’s a whopping 88 pages long and packed full of brilliant reasons why Milton Keynes should be open for the world. A huge document - outlining MK’s bid to become a World Cup 2018 host city - has now been delivered to the FA, kicking off the formal process to be part of the amazing global event.
Published - Tuesday, 21 July, 2009
Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is delighted to unveil a strategic new partnership with hotel collection Doubletree by Hilton. The new partnership will see the upscale chain by Hilton Hotels Corporation take on the contract for stadiummk’s adjoining hotel as well as the lead sponsorship for the Club’s first team shirt.
Published - Tuesday, 21 July, 2009
Captain Jack will get you all of a twitter With only one week to go until the opening of “Pirates of thecentre:mk: Shipwrecked at our Seaside” on July 22, Captain Jack has launched himself onto the digital waves with his Facebook & Twitter pages. Captain Jack’s facebook page contains information about himself and his preparations, provides videos of him before he arrives in thecentre:mk and both the facebook and twitter sites will provide exclusive competitions throughout the summer.
Published - Monday, 13 July, 2009
Captain Jack’s 3-D interactive show at Middleton Hall in thecentre:mk is only a few days away and you can now book online to avoid the queues. From the 22 July – 2 September a 60 foot galleon will be in Middleton Hall and is home to a state-of-the-art 3-D interactive adventure where children of all ages will be able to take a journey under the ocean and interact with friendly sea creatures.
Published - Monday, 06 July, 2009
Autumn 2009 will see Milton Keynes Theatre celebrate their 10th birthday so it’s no surprise to see an exciting jam-packed season to mark this important milestone. Autumn is overflowing many of the theatre’s favourite things including The Rocky Horror Show which featured in the first ever season at Milton Keynes Theatre. It also includes productions from the National Theatre, Glyndebourne on Tour and Northern Ballet Theatre who have been visiting Milton Keynes Theatre since the start. Plus excit
Published - Wednesday, 01 July, 2009
Relax, pick a perfect picnic spot and enjoy The Parks Trust’s summer events. Meet up with friends and enjoy a magical performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; discover more about wildflowers, bats and butterflies in ranger-guided walks and build kites and rockets at the Trust’s first children’s holiday event. You’ll find something for everyone this July...
Published - Tuesday, 23 June, 2009
The National Street Entertainers competition will be running its second heat on Saturday 27th June in the outdoor Piazza at The Hub with performances from star entertainers including the jaw dropping, juggling dexterity of Mark Bant, Matto & Polo Clowns, comic genius Noel Britten and his daring escape from a bucket of water, Ivan Inversion, the ‘upside down busker who plays the guitar and sings whilst hanging from his feet and others guaranteed to make your visit to The Hub one to remember!
Published - Monday, 15 June, 2009
Milton Keynes Theatre is delighted to announce the first of their all-star cast in this years production of Cinderella. Bobby Davro, one of Britain’s best loved comedians will be taking to the stage this Panto season as unsung hero Buttons in the region’s premier pantomime, Cinderella. Bobby will be joined by West End leading lady Louise Dearman in the title role.
Published - Monday, 15 June, 2009
The Stables and Milton Keynes Theatre & Gallery are celebrating a funding boost of £462,000 to develop a new biennial international arts festival for Milton Keynes.
Published - Sunday, 14 June, 2009
Disney’s High School Musical continues to spread its magic across the country in its UK theatre tour and will return to Milton Keynes Theatre on 29 June for one week only having delighted full houses in 2008. The spectacular stage production, complete with everyone’s favourite characters and all of the unforgettable songs from the movie, including the UK hit singles Breaking Free and We’re All In This Together, promises to be a night to remember.
Published - Sunday, 14 June, 2009
The Milton Keynes Family Festival – The Big Moo – is taking place for the 3rd year running this year on 11th and 12th July and the line up of acts on the main stage this year is exceptional.
Published - Monday, 08 June, 2009
Do you know your Dachshund from your Doberman, your Labradoodle from your Poodle or your Schnauzer from your Shih tzu? Whatever breed, big or small, flat or fluffy make sure that you and your four-legged friend joins hundreds of other visitors at this year’s Big Doggie Do. This FREE event will take place at Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes on Sat 27 and Sun 28 June, from 11.00am until 4.00pm.
Published - Monday, 08 June, 2009
Direct from the West End this thigh slapping family musical starring TV favourite Steven Houghton and Susan McFadden, winner of ITV’s Grease is the Word is coming to Milton Keynes for one week only from 16 June. Voted the third most popular musical of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a gloriously toe-tapping romp full of energy, dazzling dance routines and sixteen smash hit showstoppers.
Published - Monday, 08 June, 2009
Are you a bike owner or even have a passing interest in all things two, three and four wheel related and want a chance to look before buying the latest cool machine? If your answer is yes,
there is an event this weekend at The Hub in Central Milton Keynes that is a must for your diary. On Sunday 14 June power@thehub will showcase the very best in motorcycles, superbikes and cruisers, as well as motocross bikes, all terrain and water vehicles along with a host of accessories all on display from
Published - Monday, 01 June, 2009
Featuring the incredible catalogue of songs by Britain’s favourite pop group Take That, Never Forget is a feel-good romantic comedy about triumph over adversity – the perfect antidote for today’s troubled times. Join the ride of a lifetime as Ash and his mates take a roller coaster journey of fame, fortune and friendship on the way to realizing their dreams at Milton Keynes Theatre from 2 to 6 June.
Published - Monday, 01 June, 2009
Gulliver’s Land theme park in Milton Keynes will hold teddy bears’ picnics this weekend, on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June. Visitors will enjoy a grand teddy bear hunt, and will be given the chance to take their teddies for a check up at the teddy bear hospital. Children who bring their teddies on either day will receive £1 off entry!
Published - Monday, 01 June, 2009
Collectormania is returning to Milton Keynes, and now it’s bigger and better than ever! It’s moved to a new venue namely the Milton Keynes Dons stadium:mk from 5 to 7 June. This year one of the great legends of American TV and star of the latest blockbuster movie, Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy will be appearing alongside stars from Ashes to Ashes, Harry Potter, Torchwood, Stargate and Back to the Future. The event is free to attend – but there are charges for photographs and signatures.
Published - Wednesday, 27 May, 2009
Various key stakeholders within Milton Keynes have got together to launch a new website to given practical help to people and businesses affected by the recession.
Published - Wednesday, 13 May, 2009
Midsummer Place Shopping Centre is going shopping-crazy throughout the whole of May by giving away hundreds of fantastic prizes and giving everyone the chance to win a brand new car. All retailers in Midsummer Place will be giving away free scratchcards with every purchase. You can ‘Instant Win’ prizes including Theatre Tickets; Lego Gift Cards; TGI Friday’s Vouchers; Lush Beauty Products and Aerial Extreme Vouchers. Plus, everyone has the chance to win a brand new Steven Eagell Toyota Aygo.
Published - Friday, 08 May, 2009
Have you ever wondered what’s in the wardrobe at Milton Keynes Theatre? Why we have Public Art across the City Centre? How messy it is in an artist’s studio? Just where is the Secret Garden? Well now’s your chance to find out! The Arts Open Weekend is taking place on the 15th, 16th & 17th May and venues across Milton Keynes are opening the doors for the public have a peek around and try out different types of art.
Published - Tuesday, 05 May, 2009
The Brazilian flair for hospitality and cooking comes to Milton Keynes in May with opening of Rodizio’s Steakhouse in the Theatre District. The new restaurant opens on Friday 29 May and aims to recreate an amazing Brazilian eating experience right in the very heart of the city. The launch night will also feature live Samba Dancers and other traditional Brazilian entertainment.
Published - Tuesday, 05 May, 2009
Togfest is an 'all music' festival offering four stages of the very best of mainly original live music of every genre, strictly limited to an audience of 2000 people. Line-up is ever evolving with all the latest news on the website.
Published - Tuesday, 05 May, 2009
Following the recent highly successful launch of 21cc (twenty first century chic) at Xscape, the uber-stylish bar is now launching a regular ‘Funky Sexy’ night every Thursday night.
Published - Friday, 01 May, 2009
One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, Little Shop of Horrors opens for business in Milton Keynes Theatre 11 – 16 May. Following previous sell out seasons across the UK in 2007, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies is a must see treat for all the family. See the ill-tempered exotic plant ‘Audrey II’ come to life, sing, dance and plan global domination – simply not to be missed!
Published - Monday, 20 April, 2009
On 13 June, the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will hold the UK’s first ever ski-a-thon, at the SNO!zone in the Xscape Milton Keynes. Sonic the Hedgehog will open the 12-hour event by leading the skiers and snowboarders in the first leg, down the indoor slope.
Published - Monday, 20 April, 2009
Winning more awards than any other play in history, Stephen Daldry’s epic West End and Broadway production of J.B Priestley’s classic thriller An Inspector Calls returns to the Milton Keynes Theatre from 28 April. Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, the play is a brilliantly compelling and haunting thriller by one of this country’s leading post-war dramatists.
Published - Friday, 17 April, 2009
The first ever Tour Series in Britain’s history will be kicked off in Milton Keynes on 21 May, with the spectacular cycle races taking place right in the heart of the city. Uniquely the Series will focus on the teams rather than individual riders, with ten top British teams battling it out to be crowned number one. Milton Keynes has been chosen as host of a top professional cycling race for the second year running, with last year’s Tour of Britain putting the city firmly on the cycling map.
Published - Friday, 17 April, 2009
‘Grid City Sounds’ - MK Showcase Gig Confirmed – to celebrate the highly anticipated “Songs From Grid City” iTunes release and Grid City Committee website launch.
Published - Friday, 17 April, 2009
The Stables in Milton Keynes is presenting a new music event for disabled children and their families. Two special performances of creative:space will take place on Sunday 26th April, at 11.15am and 2.00pm.
Published - Sunday, 05 April, 2009
A pocket-sized Arts Guide has been created to help visitors seek out and enjoy the many and varied artforms available amongst the city's venues. The Guide includes several contemporary art galleries, theatres, art centres, performance and dance spaces, community arts facilities, artist run studios and workshops. You can also take a walking tour of the art situated within the city centre.
Published - Friday, 03 April, 2009
The Milton Keynes theme park attraction is expanding to offer an even more fun-packed and hands-on adventure for children, and opens its doors on Saturday, 4th April.
Published - Friday, 03 April, 2009
Join in the family fun at Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes on Monday 25th May for a Bank Holiday ‘Forties Family Festival’, featuring Second World War re-enactors, a 1940s Lindyhopper dance troupe, wartime cinema reels and other 1940’s attractions, including the re-enactment of a wartime plotting table and a bombed-out London display.
Published - Monday, 30 March, 2009
The new venue – 21cc (twenty first century chic) is to be located in the unit previously occupied by Mood, alongside Oceana and Revolution. 21cc, based on a modern chic yet funky design style, will trade seven days a week until the early hours of the morning. The new bar open its doors for the first time on Easter Weekend, with a launch night on Thursday 9 April.
Published - Monday, 30 March, 2009
Families from all over the region will descend on stadiummk Milton Keynes Dons’ game against Brighton Hove Albion on Saturday 4 April for the first ever Citizen Family Dons Day. Combining thrilling League One action on the pitch, a whole host of free attractions in and around the ground and some special match day ticket prices – it will be the place to be!
Published - Monday, 23 March, 2009
If you’re looking for ideas to enjoy your garden in the up-coming summer months then the Milton Keynes Garden Show is perfect for you. Taking place at Middleton Hall, at thecentre:mk from 27 – 29 March the show gives you the opportunity to browse the stands and snap up those essential and nice-to-have items to complement your garden, patio or conservatory.
Published - Sunday, 15 March, 2009
Willen Hospice has officially launched Milton Keynes’ first ever Midnight Walk - ‘The MK Midnight Moo’. The 10 mile walk for ladies, organised by and in aid of Willen Hospice, will take place at Midnight on Saturday 18 July; when 1,000 women will follow a well-lit route across some of the City’s iconic landscapes – starting and finishing at Midsummer Place.
Published - Wednesday, 11 March, 2009
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL TO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE IN SECURING BLETCHLEY PARK’S FUTURE. The creation of this local and national partnership will provide Bletchley Park with a further £600,000 for critical restoration
Published - Wednesday, 11 March, 2009
Booking is now open for a sizzling season of must-see productions at Milton Keynes Theatre. The summer continues a year of star-studded productions and the Theatre will be welcoming back sell-out shows and kicking off their 10th Birthday celebrations! Whether you’re after a heart-stopping thriller or a toe-tapping, thigh-slapping musical you’ll find it at Milton Keynes Theatre this summer.
Published - Sunday, 08 March, 2009
From the 16th – 29th March between 12pm – 6pm each day, visitors to Xscape in Milton Keynes can enter a competition to become ‘The Face of Xscape’! Along with winning £500 cash, the lucky winner will be featured in Xscape’s next poster campaign. If you think you’ve got what it takes and you’d like to see your face splashed across one of the coolest entertainment complexes in the UK – find out more…
The award-winning Go Ape High Wire Forest Adventure, is set to open a new Go Ape course in Woburn Safari Park on 21 March 2009. Based on a similar design to the already established seventeen UK-wide courses, Go Ape at Woburn, the first ever franchise course, will offer visitors the opportunity to live life adventurously. Safari park guests can combine a trip on the Go Ape course or a Go Ape experience can be booked separately.
Published - Monday, 02 March, 2009
Women across Milton Keynes are being invited to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2009. And the charity is asking them to pass on the invite to friends, family and colleagues now that entries are open for the Milton Keynes events. There are two Race for Life events in Milton Keynes, taking place at Campbell Park on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May – why not join in!
Published - Monday, 02 March, 2009
Bletchley Park launches exciting new initiative to produce its own food. Most people will be familiar with the World War Two expression, ‘Digging for victory’, which encouraged people to grow their own food, rather than rely on food imported by ships across the Atlantic that were vulnerable to attack by German U-boats. Here at Bletchley Park, workers also dug for victory to support the war effort but today we are digging to reduce our carbon footprint.
Published - Monday, 23 February, 2009
All hell is set to break loose, literally, as Marti Pellow hits Milton Keynes Theatre as the devilish Darryl Van Horne in The Witches of Eastwick. Based on the popular 80’s movie, this production sees three desperate housewives in small town America get more than they bargained for when they wish for the man of their dreams – or should that be nightmares…
Published - Monday, 23 February, 2009
From 26 February - 1 March the Lifestyle: Interiors & Exteriors Show comes to Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk providing you with the most contemporary designs to transform your house into the home of your dreams.
Published - Tuesday, 17 February, 2009
SpongeBob SquarePants, international star of the screen, is taking to the UK stage for the first time ever! The squishy sea sponge, his best starfish buddy and all their fun friends from Bikini Bottom are coming to Milton Keynes in a live action show, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly! Catch him at Milton Keynes Theatre from 18 to 21 February 2009.
Published - Thursday, 12 February, 2009
From 14 to 22 February, between 12 – 6pm each day, there will be free live entertainment at Xscape in a 1940s style theatre! You can enjoy live swing music on Valentine’s Day, musical theatre on Sunday 15 and 22, and on 18 February a very special ‘spongey’ guest will make an appearance live on stage to get the children all excited.
Published - Wednesday, 11 February, 2009
Milton Keynes Gallery is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Anthony Spira. He will join Milton Keynes Gallery in early May 2009, from his current post as Curator
at the Whitechapel Gallery, London. He succeeds Michael Stanley, who left Milton Keynes Gallery in December 2008 to take up his appointment as Director of Modern Art Oxford.
Published - Monday, 09 February, 2009
From the 12 - 15 February, Middleton Hall at regional shopping destination thecentre:mk will host an event which covers everything for parents-to-be through those interested in the University Years. Over 100 exhibitors will be at the event to offer professional guidance on a whole host of issues including health, adoption and education. The exhibition is FREE to attend.
Published - Monday, 09 February, 2009
A brand new musical heads to Milton Keynes Theatre this week as David Essex invites you onto a roller coaster ride of romance and rock and roll, underscored by a helter-skelter of David Essex hits and album favourites. All The Fun Of The Fair launched in 2008 to rave reviews, and is set around a travelling funfair and all played out against a stunning score courtesy of the hits of David Essex which powerfully underpin the events as that unfold.
Published - Monday, 02 February, 2009
From the 7th to 8th of February, Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk will be your gateway to another world. The World of Warcraft Trading Card Game will be on-site offering plenty of demos of the game as well as beginner tournaments for the uninitiated. Professional players will come from across the country to play each other and, through a network of computers, play others internationally. Come and discover this alternate world and learn how to play the game!
Published - Monday, 26 January, 2009
From the 30 January - 1 February, Middleton Hall in thecentre:mk will host the biggest and best Milton Keynes Wedding Show which will be packed with everything you need to plan your special day. Over 120 exhibitors, the most in the shows 20 year history, will be onsite with information on dresses, photography, cakes and much more. There will also be catwalk shows featuring all the latest wedding fashions.
Published - Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
The Theatre District, Central Milton Keynes has come up with a novel way to ease you into 2009, beat the January blues and counteract the credit crunch by launching their new online game ‘Meal or No Meal’. With thousands of prizes and discounts up for grabs, every player wins! It’s free to enter, you just need an email address – it couldn’t be easier!
Published - Monday, 19 January, 2009
Bury Lawn School – Open Day Saturday 31 January 2009 – 9.30am to 12.30 pm
Published - Monday, 19 January, 2009
The 2009 season at Milton Keynes Theatre spirals onto stage with an exotic feast of acts from undisputed masters of martial arts, The Chinese State Circus. The circus really does come to town from 28 January to 1 February just in time for Chinese New Year celebrations. This action-packed spectacular combines the agility and precision of the world’s greatest acrobats, exquisite grace of the Wu-Shu flying warriors and the spine-tingling sounds of the famous Peking Opera.
Published - Friday, 16 January, 2009
The Living Archive is proud to present the OurPlace:MK interactive exhibition which this year will celebrate the great sporting and leisure heritage we have in Milton Keynes. The two day exhibition takes place on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st January in Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk and is FREE to attend.
Published - Tuesday, 06 January, 2009
The next game up for the Dons will be the meeting with Colchester United at stadiummk on Monday 12 January. Having suffered a disastrous start to their first season back in League 1, the Essex side have since changed manager, with new boss Paul Lambert quickly establishing himself and helping the team climb to eleventh in the table.
Published - Monday, 05 January, 2009
De Vere Harben in Newport Pagnell are leading by example in the hotel market, and have launched ‘Direct Book’, a new online service allowing their customers to book Meeting Space via their website. Clients are now able to book meeting space without leaving their desk or even lifting the phone and they can be guaranteed the lowest rates available.
Published - Wednesday, 24 December, 2008
Review by Carys Underwood
Published - Thursday, 18 December, 2008
Connie Fisher will return to star as ‘Maria’ in the National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and The Really Useful Group’s smash hit production of the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ‘The Sound Of Music’ at Milton Keynes Theatre Tuesday 27 October – Saturday 14 November 2009.
Published - Monday, 15 December, 2008
Review by Carys Underwood
Published - Wednesday, 26 November, 2008
Although he only arrived at thecentre:mk last week, it appears Santa is already missing his Lapland home. He and two elves took advantage of the arrival of a life-size Snow Globe at regional shopping destination, thecentre:mk and reminded himself of his northerly home.
Published - Tuesday, 25 November, 2008
Xscape Milton Keynes has got some unusual visitors for the Winter all the way from the South Pole! A host of penguins have migrated to Xscape just in time for the Winter Season and to celebrate their arrival there will be loads of free family fun and entertainment from now until 4 January 2009 – so what are you waiting for Migrate to Milton Keynes!
Published - Wednesday, 19 November, 2008
Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa is delighted to have won the Gold Award – Large Hotel of the Year category, at the prestigious East Midlands Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2008/09. Whittlebury Hall Hotel last won the accolade in 2006 and is delighted to receive the honour once more. Now in their 19th year, the awards promote healthy industry competition and high standards, helping to ensure England's place as a world-class destination.
Published - Tuesday, 18 November, 2008
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are coming to a shopping centre near you!
Published - Tuesday, 18 November, 2008
thecentre:mk and local software company launch the next generation of technology for shoppers.
Published - Thursday, 13 November, 2008
In 2009, you can watch the hilarious Boeing Boeing straight from the West End, Welsh National Opera return with The Marriage of Figaro, The Elixir of Love and Salome.The Agatha Christie Theatre Company bring you the ‘Spiders Web’. Award winning Cabaret is here and for the kids SpongeBob SquarePants with some fun and games. Not forgetting THE theatre event of the year, as actors Sir Ian Mckellen and Patrick Stewart bring us Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Waiting For Godot.
Published - Monday, 03 November, 2008
With Christmas creeping ever closer thecentre:mk Santa Claus has launched himself into the digital age by opening his very own facebook account ‘Santa Atthecentremk’. Santa’s page contains information about himself and his preparations, provides another way in which Christmas letters can get to the North Pole and he’s even opened an Event on the site to provide more information about thecentre:mk’s Christmas show in Middleton Hall.
Published - Monday, 03 November, 2008
Fully staged and beautifully costumed in 17th century dress, in the Style of the Restoration Court of King Charles II. Mozart’s Don Giovanni is performed by Candlelight Opera and the Candlelight Chamber Orchestra at Woburn Abbey for the first time. Tickets are just £35.00 per person and are going quickly. See this wonderful spectacle for one night only. You could also enjoy dinner before the performance or even stay over at the Inn at Woburn.
Published - Monday, 03 November, 2008
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) visits Milton Keynes Theatre from 4 - 8 November with their new production of William Shakespeare’s epic tale of thwarted love, Romeo and Juliet. Featuring a company of 23 actors and a seven-piece live band on stage, this is a boldly theatrical new staging of Shakespeare’s fast-moving story of two teenagers torn apart by their families’ vendetta.
Published - Wednesday, 29 October, 2008
At a national award ceremony held in Grosvenor House Hotel, London, Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes Council and dRMM architects were announced as the winners in the Best Structural Project category of the 2008 LABC National Built in Quality Awards for MK Forty Tower. The Award recognises either an individual or an organisation that has a new way of complying with Building Regulations with a new design or technological innovation.
Published - Monday, 27 October, 2008
Featuring an all star cast this pulsating musical based on the 1983 Paramount Pictures film is guaranteed to get your feet tapping. It stars Bruno Langley (Coronation Street), Bernie Nolan (The Bill, Brookside), Noel Sullivan (Hear’Say) and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex. All the choreography has been created by Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips and the music features the Academy Award winning track ‘What a Feeling’. Tickets still available.
Published - Monday, 27 October, 2008
A knee-trembling day of ghostly goings on will be taking place at Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes this Halloween! To offer parents the chance to let their little ones have a Halloween fix without worrying about trick or treating on the streets, the family-run theme park will be hosting a Halloween and fireworks “spooktacular” this coming Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November. So why not come along and join in all the spooky fun!
Published - Sunday, 19 October, 2008
Come and join in the free, fun activities exploring alternative ways of drawing. From 2pm til late you can get involved or watch the live fire drawing, or glow in the dark Frisbee throwing! The event takes place in marquees in Campbell Park; no booking or experience necessary – suitable for all ages. Just wrap up warm and come and have a go!
Published - Monday, 13 October, 2008
Milton Keynes Gallery backs former exhibiting artist to win Turner Prize 2008. Milton Keynes Gallery is once again in the art world limelight as former exhibiting artist Cathy Wilkes goes on show in an installation at the Tate Britain in London as part of the prestigious annual Turner Prize Award. Cathy was nominated for the Prize on the strength of her exhibition at Milton Keynes Gallery from 16 April – 8 June this year.
Published - Monday, 13 October, 2008
You can join in some spooky events this Halloween in Milton Keynes. The Parks Trust is organising some creepy activities - come dressed as a ghost, ghoul, witch or pumpkin and enjoy some witch-’crafty’ games and fun, or join a ghostly trail through the woods with spine-tingling tales. Why not carve out a pumpkin and bring it along to help you see your way in the dark! And watch out for things that go bump in the night!
Published - Monday, 13 October, 2008
That’s right, the big man is getting ready to come to thecentre:mk. Santa and his elves have been beavering away in the North pole and he’s in the process of packing his sleigh for his annual visit to the Christmas show in Middleton Hall, in Central Milton Keynes. The ever popular Santa’s Grotto will open on 17 November and you can now book your tickets online to see Santa. Don’t miss out on the fantastic day out for the children!
Published - Thursday, 09 October, 2008
VisitBritain, Britain's official travel and tourism guide, has heralded Xscape Milton Keynes as the most visited free attraction within the UK. The award-winning destination with a real indoor snowslope, multiplex cinema, extreme sports, retail outlets, restaurants and a nightclub, attracted a whopping 6.9 million visitors in 2007. This is streets ahead of its nearest rival, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (5.5 million visitors) and the British Museum (5.4 million visitors).
Published - Wednesday, 08 October, 2008
Want to perform ‘Big Air’ style tricks like the professionals but don’t fancy breaking your bones to get there? Thanks to LG if you are a skier or a snowboarder you will have the opportunity to practise your jumps and Big Air tricks with the confidence of having a massive Air Bag to catch you! Come and witness this true spectacle at SNO!zone, inside the Xscape complex this Thursday and Friday.
Published - Monday, 06 October, 2008
Young supporters and families can have a great day out at Milton Keynes Dons this Saturday when kids get in for just £1.00* and adult tickets are also reduced to just £10.00* as Sky televise the game live at 12.15pm on Saturday 11 October. Cheer on the Dons and you might get your face on the telly!
Published - Sunday, 28 September, 2008
Rising West End sensation Louise Dearman grew up in Leighton Buzzard dreaming of “treading the boards” as a leading lady. Only a few years ago on her road to stardom, she was showing audience members to their seats as a Front of House performance staff member at Milton Keynes Theatre, the venue where she is now starring as one of the most iconic female leading roles in musical theatre history - Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s memorable masterpiece Evita!
Published - Saturday, 27 September, 2008
Don’t miss three unforgettable days for every bride and groom, with over 100 exhibitors as well as catwalk shows on Saturday and Sunday - you will find everything you need to look gorgeous and make your big day a joyful memory for you and your guests. Exhibits include dresses, photography, cakes, flowers, transport, venues, menswear, jewellery, stationery, video, travel arrangements, catering, beauty, balloons, décor... the list goes on.
Published - Friday, 26 September, 2008
Why not forget about the credit crunch and get away from it all with a fantastic last minute offer from Whittlebury Hall Spa. Get a Spa experience that will relax, rejuvenate and refresh both your mind and body. From the moment you arrive, you are taken out of your daily routine and will experience a host of stimulating heat and ice treatments, complemented by dreamy smells and wonderful therapies. Get all of this and stay overnight for just £99.00 per person per night.
Published - Wednesday, 24 September, 2008
Bury Lawn School – Open Day Saturday 11 October 2008 – 9.30am to 12.30 pm
Published - Monday, 22 September, 2008
Its back again for its fourteenth run! Collectormania 14 is the place to be if you're mad about film and TV. Stars from blockbuster movies and TV shows including Dr Who, Smallville and The Goonies will be in thecentre:mk to meet fans from the 26 - 28 September 2008. Collectormania 14 will take place in Middleton Hall and over three days fans will have the exclusive opportunity to obtain autographs from their heroes and purchase signed posters and rare memorabilia.
Published - Thursday, 18 September, 2008
For one night only Britain's Got Talent finalists NEMESIS will be performing at the Piazza @thehub:mk!
Published - Tuesday, 16 September, 2008
Start your Christmas shopping early with the personal touch. From the 18 – 21 September Middleton Hall, at thecentre:mk, will become home to the Craft Fayre featuring over 100 exhibitors selling handcrafted gifts and original items.
Published - Friday, 05 September, 2008
Feeling a little bloated after that fortnight’s holiday in the sun? Want to do your bit for the environment and get fit at the same time? Well from 11-14 September you have the perfect opportunity with Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days - the major FREE heritage event of the calendar year, when organisations across the Borough open their doors and put on a range of activities for everyone.
Published - Friday, 05 September, 2008
The 50th Anniversary production of this groundbreaking musical comes to Milton Keynes Theatre for 2 weeks from 16 – 27 September following worldwide acclaim and sell-out success in Paris, Tokyo, Beijing and London’s West End. West Side Story changed the course of musical theatre when it opened on Broadway in 1957. It remains one of the most successful stage shows of all time.
Published - Wednesday, 27 August, 2008
Olympic gold medallists Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas will be starting Stage Two of the Tour of Britain cycling road race when it kicks of in Milton Keynes on Monday 8 September at 10.00am. The cyclists will begin the stage by completing a loop of Milton Keynes city centre; from there they will pass through Bletchley and Aylesbury, finishing the stage in the market town of Newbury. Come and cheer on your Olympic heroes!
Published - Wednesday, 20 August, 2008
If you go into the woods this Christmas...from 7 November Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk will be transformed into a magical woodland set which aims to delight young and old alike. The Christmas display will run until 4 January and will feature the return of Santa’s Express train ride, the traditional carousel, a nativity scene and the ever popular Santa’s Grotto which will open on 17 November.
Published - Wednesday, 20 August, 2008
Visit Whittlebury Park during the weekend of The Ryder Cup and play our Championship course before joining us in the Atrium Clubhouse to watch the Europeans take on the Americans on our big screen. Visitors can enjoy 18 holes of golf and lunch for £29.00 per person OR you can bring a 4 ball to play and have lunch for just £99.00 all in.
Published - Sunday, 17 August, 2008
Britain’s top jet-skiers will be competing in the Jet Ski National Finals at Willen Lake 6 and 7 September. Thousands of spectators are expected to visit the Lake to witness the freestyle displays and races that take competitors to speeds in excess of 80 mph. Watch all the thrills and spills from a fantastic lakeside view – a great day out for all the family.
Published - Sunday, 17 August, 2008
On Saturday, 6 September and Sunday, 7 September two grandparents can enter Gulliver’s for free with every one paying person. Grandparents and their grandchildren will have unlimited access to all the rides, attractions and entertainment at Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes – and there’s plenty to make sure everybody leaves tired but happy!
Published - Monday, 11 August, 2008
Enjoy a little Hollywood magic and one of the greatest film comedies ever at Milton Keynes’ first open-air cinema. Some Like It Hot – follows the antics of two musicians (Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon) as they flee the Chicago Mob and dress up in drag to join an all girl jazz band featuring loverlorn singer and glamour puss Marilyn Monroe. The film showing is free. Just grab your friends and bring a picnic.
Published - Friday, 08 August, 2008
Join Leukaemia Research for a day of fun, and the chance to run with a bunch of bananas in our Bananaman Chase 10k dedicated to raising money for vital life-saving research.
Published - Monday, 04 August, 2008
After an adrenalin-filled day at the legendary Silverstone Track why not re-energise, relax or polish yourself at the Whittlebury Hall Day Spa with a fantastic offer price of just £99 per room based of two people sharing. You get full use of the day spa facilities and a 25 minute treatment for you both. What better way to relax and unwind before starting the working week.
Published - Saturday, 02 August, 2008
Make summer sizzle this school holiday with a host of events from The Parks Trust. This year park rangers will run weekly events to take the hard work out of entertaining your kids over the long summer weeks. Learn about animals and nature, build rockets, have go at fishing or even watch some open air theatre – check out everything on offer this summer holiday.
Published - Tuesday, 29 July, 2008
Making sure its workers are as happy as its customers has helped a Milton Keynes hotel win a prestigious national award.
Published - Monday, 28 July, 2008
Mitchell Hall is set in the tranquil and beautiful Bedfordshire village of Cranfield, between Milton Keynes and Bedford and is just a stones throw away from the M1, offering the perfect out-of-office working environment for a productive and professional meeting This offer rate of only £26.50 is only available for meetings taking place during the months of August, September and October, and is subject to availability, so book now!
Published - Monday, 28 July, 2008
This summer there’s no need to jet away as Xscape, Milton Keynes will be transformed into your ultimate Summer family fun destination with sand, snow, surf and sport all under one roof. Yes – our free indoor sandy beach will be back for the holidays so you can have fun whatever the weather! Each week the stars of Britain’s Got Talent will perform just for you – this week see Strike do there stuff!
Published - Monday, 21 July, 2008
Beware – dangerous pirates out to find long lost gold will be sailing into Milton Keynes Theatre this week… Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is one of the greatest adventure stories ever written and now a brand new stage version from Birmingham Stage Company is being brought to Milton Keynes Theatre for one week only from 22 – 26 July.
Published - Monday, 21 July, 2008
Popular BBC2 antiques programme ‘Flog It!’ is coming to Milton Keynes for a valuation day this summer. The event, with presenter Paul Martin, will be held on August 3 at Jury’s Inn hotel in Central Milton Keynes. So why not dig out that old painting, or go up in the loft for that antique vase and bring it along on the day to have it valued by the experts at this exciting event for one of the BBC’s most popular daytime shows.
Published - Friday, 18 July, 2008
Book your meeting or training at Kents Hill Park Milton Keynes during September, October or November 2008 for only £30.00 day delegate rate. With over 70 versatile meeting rooms, 330 en-suite bedrooms and an on-site leisure centre, Kents Hill Park offers a professional environment for all types of corporate event. We understand the essentials required to run effective meetings, conferences and training events and are committed to ensuring these needs are met on time, every time.
Published - Monday, 14 July, 2008
The spectacular Proms in the Park comes to Milton Keynes on Saturday 19 July followed by the legendary Jools Holland together with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on Sunday 20 July. Both concerts will be performed outside at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. So why not come and enjoy either classical music or some good old rhythm and blues in this beautiful parkland location!
Published - Monday, 14 July, 2008
thecentre:mk is giving customers the exclusive chance to view the brand new Renault Koleos and Vauxhall Agila at its summer Motor Show running from 15 – 20 July 2008. The Motor Show is running in thecentre:mk’s dedicated events space, Middleton Hall and local motor dealerships will be onsite to showcase their latest models allowing customers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of their ideal car. Exhibitors include Volvo, Mazda and Seat ensuring there is something to suit all tastes and budg
Published - Monday, 07 July, 2008
Get a great daily delegate rate this summer at De Vere Venues Harben. This modern, purpose-built venue is ideally situated only 5 minutes from Milton Keynes, just off J14 of the M1. Only 30 minutes from Luton Airport with quick and direct services to London, our modern exterior hides a welcoming venue for your meeting or training event. Harben have all the equipment you need for a dynamic and effective business experience from AV projectors to complimentary Internet access throughout.
Published - Sunday, 06 July, 2008
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced that legendary TV and film actor Henry Winkler will be the bad guy you love to hate this Christmas as he takes on the role of the dastardly Captain Hook hoping to steal the show in this year’s magical pantomime – Peter Pan. Starring alongside Henry will be ex-Eastender Louisa Lytton, making her pantomime debut and further star casting is still to be announced, so watch this space.
Published - Sunday, 06 July, 2008
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Published - Wednesday, 02 July, 2008
Leading retailer of branded men’s and women’s fashion, Republic, is to more than double the size of its store in thecentre:mk, creating a flagship store of 784 sq m (8,435 sq ft) on Midsummer Arcade, which links House of Fraser and John Lewis.
Published - Monday, 30 June, 2008
To mark its third decade of providing family fun, theme park king Gulliver’s will throw special birthday Mascots’ Tea Parties on Sunday 6 July at all three of its theme parks - in Warrington, Matlock Bath and Milton Keynes. Come and enjoy the fun with the whole family with both indoor and outdoor attractions so even the British weather can’t spoil the day!
Jump Up is Nick Jr’s annual outdoor event, where your toddler can join in with all their favourite TV characters and let their imaginations run wild! They can explore, play, dance and sing along in a fun-packed fantastic day!
Published - Monday, 16 June, 2008
Set in the very heart of this vibrant new city the stylish hotel offers the perfect location for your meeting or conference event. And this summer you can get great daily delegate rates at this centrally located hotel.
Published - Saturday, 14 June, 2008
Willen Lake in Milton Keynes will be taken over by adrenaline junkies this weekend. The world’s best cable wakeboarders will come to the city to take part in the European Cable Wakeboard Tour. The event taking place all weekend is free to get in and with live music and plenty of thrills and spills to watch it promises to be a great day out for the whole family.
Published - Monday, 09 June, 2008
Alan Ayckbourne’s beautifully crafted, wonderfully funny and charmingly English comedy Relatively Speaking comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 16 – 21 June starring Peter Bowles (To The Manor Born) and Diane Fletcher and directed by Alan Strachan. Ayckbourn spins a fine web of misunderstandings in a brilliantly sustained dialogue of cross-purposes.
Published - Tuesday, 03 June, 2008
Whether you’re planning your family’s summer holiday or a romantic weekend break for two, don’t do anything until you’ve visited The Get Away! Show in Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk.
Published - Monday, 26 May, 2008
Milton Keynes shopping destination, thecentre:mk, has been ranked the greenest retail company and the 30th best green company overall in the UK in The Sunday Times’ Green List announced yesterday. National paper praises the centre’s attitude and commitment to setting and achieving impressive waste and energy reduction targets. thecentre:mk welcomes nearly 30 million visitors each year to its 230 stores, restaurants and cafes.
Published - Monday, 26 May, 2008
Destination Milton Keynes is raising the national profile of Milton Keynes through it’s involvement in Tourism South East’s 2008 Family Fun Campaign.
Published - Wednesday, 21 May, 2008
thehub:mk will be a hive of activity this coming Bank Holiday weekend, offering something for all the family.
Published - Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
Stars from the world of sport will be in thecentre:mk to meet fans from the 24 - 26 May 2008. Sportsmania 2 will take place in Middleton Hall and over three days fans will have the exclusive opportunity to obtain autographs from their sporting heroes and purchase sporting memorabilia from the many exhibitions stands at the event.
Published - Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
Remember when hair was big, greed was good and shoulder pads were in? You’ve guessed it, it’s the 80’s – the decade that fashion forgot but audiences love to revisit, and you’re invited to the party as The Wedding Singer comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 26 – 31 May. This fantastic show is based on the hilarious blockbuster movie which starred Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. Book your tickets now!
Published - Monday, 12 May, 2008
From the 19-24 May, the Loch Fyne Restaurant at thehub:mk will be holding Seafood Festival to celebrate all the fantastic produce that we get from the sea. Special events will held throughout the week including a family day, Spanish and French themed nights, a chance to be a chef for day and a wine and food matching evening. And on the 24 May the traditional fish market will be held outside the restaurant allowing you to buy and cook produce for yourself!
Published - Wednesday, 07 May, 2008
The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas comes to Milton Keynes Theatre and it’s the coolest party in town! Having played over 1000 performances in the West End, numerous critically acclaimed UK national tours since 2000, playing all over Europe, to sell out audiences in Canada and standing ovations in America, Frank, Sammy and Dean – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas comes to Milton Keynes Theatre for one week only from 12 – 17 May.
Published - Wednesday, 07 May, 2008
The Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East at M1, Junction 14 has acquired the use of a new area adjacent to the hotel which is ideal for team building event days. In conjunction with the hotels preferred partners they can now provide creative event days for companies that are passionate about inspiring teams or engaging customers and clients. Professionally managed, tailored events are known to have a positive effect on morale, motivation, confidence, loyalty and the effectiveness of teams.
Published - Monday, 28 April, 2008
There is lots of fun for everyone this May Day at Woburn Safari Park. Spring is in the air especially in the African Forest where three of the Patas monkeys have new babies to show off! The Patas are the fastest monkeys in the world and share the forest with Colobus monkeys, Barbary Macaques and the beautiful and rare Bongo antelope – look out for the bongo calf as well.
Published - Wednesday, 23 April, 2008
Stars from blockbuster movies and TV shows including Star Wars, Dr Who, Heroes and Torchwood will be in thecentre:mk to meet fans from the 2 -5 May 2008. Collectormania 13 will take place in Middleton Hall and over four days fans will have the exclusive opportunity to obtain autographs from their heroes and purchase signed posters and rare memorabilia from the many exhibitors at this fantastic event.
Published - Monday, 21 April, 2008
Andy Layfield, Head Chef at the Holiday Inn Milton Keynes – East has won the Kew Green Hotels Ltd (KGH) ‘Chef of the Year 2007 Award’ from 18 participating hotels in the group.
Published - Sunday, 20 April, 2008
The Stoke Goldington Steam Rally and Country Fayre is set in farmland in the heart of Stoke Goldington, about 15 minutes drive from Central Milton Keynes. Open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday - it's truly is a full day's entertainment. You can see 25 full size steam engines as well as stationary engines, classic cars and vintage tractors. There are many other activities to enjoy including a fun fair, live music and children’s shows!
Published - Monday, 14 April, 2008
Women across Milton Keynes are being invited to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2008. And the charity is asking them to pass on the invite to friends, family and colleagues now that entries are open for the Milton Keynes events.
Published - Monday, 14 April, 2008
Nigel Havers and Diana Quick star in Alan Bennett’s Single Spies at Milton Keynes Theatre from 28 Apr to 3 May 2008. Single Spies originally opened at the National Theatre in 1988 and went on to become a major international hit winning the Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
Published - Tuesday, 01 April, 2008
Milton Keynes Dons saw off Grimsby in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final with two second-half goals at Wembley to collect the clubs first ever silverware. More than 30,000 Dons fans made the trip to Wembley to see their club take the lead in the second half and then secure the win just eight minutes later with a second goal. Congratulations to the whole team – come on the Dons!
Published - Monday, 31 March, 2008
Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes the spectacular musical Zorro, with original music by the Gipsy Kings, 8 to 12 April as part of a World Premiere UK Tour before its arrival in London’s West End. This new musical promises to retell the dramatic tale of a romantic hero with extraordinary aerial acrobatics, spectacular sword-fighting and incredible magic – all set to the famous red-hot Gipsy Kings beat.
Published - Saturday, 29 March, 2008
You could be Xscape-ing to the Caribbean and all you have to do is find this Wellington Boot. That is the challenge that’s standing between you and a fantastic all-expenses-paid family holiday to the Caribbean! Xscape at Milton Keynes is giving anyone who visits their website the chance to win!
Published - Wednesday, 26 March, 2008
To kick start the gardening season, from the 28 March to 30 March the Milton Keynes Gardening Show will be back in Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk. The show will have over 50 exhibitors covering all aspects of gardening from sheds to shredders through plants and patios.
Published - Tuesday, 25 March, 2008
On Saturday 29 March, Loch Fyne will set up an impromptu fish market outside their restaurant in The Hub, Central Milton Keynes. The market will be a traditional fish monger style, with all the best Loch Fyne produce on display including oysters, mussels, smoked salmon, seabass, bream, lobsters, king scallops and so much more!
Published - Monday, 17 March, 2008
There is lots of fun for everyone this Easter at Woburn Safari Park. Spring is in the air as some of the proud Mums show off their new babies that were born during the winter – look out for Tambi, the lioness and her three lion cubs who will be out and about with the rest of the pride. And make sure you visit Acacia, the rare Rothschild Giraffe, who will be proudly showing off her new calf Harris.
Published - Monday, 17 March, 2008
Bletchley Park, home of the World War Two codebreakers, is holding its annual fun-packed Easter event on Easter Monday 24 March 2008.
Published - Thursday, 13 March, 2008
Peter Shaffer’s award winning play EQUUS comes to Milton Keynes Theatre for one week only from 17 to 22 March starring Simon Callow, Alfie Allen, Linda Thorson and Laura O’Toole. This engaging and sometimes controversial play focuses on the relationships of the main characters.
Published - Sunday, 09 March, 2008
SNO!zone at Xscape is offering these camps for children during this Easter holiday.
Published - Wednesday, 05 March, 2008
After years of ripping up America, the Revolution will spread across the Atlantic for a once in a lifetime, unmissable show.
Published - Sunday, 02 March, 2008
An exhibition by Marcel Broodthaers, an artist considered to be one of the most important of the 20th Century, is currently on display at Milton Keynes Gallery and continues until the end of March.
Published - Thursday, 28 February, 2008
If you are looking for some really slamming snow slope action then check out SNO!storm.
Published - Saturday, 16 February, 2008
Following the huge success of the last visit of Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra two year ago, they are making a welcome return trip to Campbell Park on Sunday 20th July, this time with the added bonus of special guest vocalist, Marc Almond, who has been performing and touring extensively with Jools since 2001.
Published - Monday, 04 February, 2008
If you're looking for an unusual present or would like to experience what it's like behind the scenes at Woburn Safari Park then why not try one of these...
Published - Thursday, 31 January, 2008
The Olney Pancake Race, first run in 1445, is held every year on Shrove Tuesday and it is the original pancake race.
Published - Monday, 28 January, 2008
1-3 February, Middleton Hall at thecentre:mk
Published - Wednesday, 23 January, 2008
On Sunday 16 March you can join tens of thousands of people and take part in the ultimate Sport Relief challenge. The Mile event is taking place at thehub:mk on Midsummer Boulevard in Central Milton Keynes.
Xscape, Milton Keynes was the first of the Xscape developments in the UK and is now the flagship destination of the national brand, which includes two others; one located in Castleford, Leeds and the other in Braehead, Glasgow.
Published - Friday, 18 January, 2008
The Living Archive presents the OurPlace:MK exhibition which will celebrate the Pioneers and Heroes who have played a significant part in the development of the Milton Keynes area, its businesses and its community.
Published - Thursday, 13 December, 2007
Raymond Blanc and Milton Keynes Youth Choir will be at the newly-opened Brasserie Blanc in thehub:mk on Monday 17 December from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Published - Thursday, 29 November, 2007
Take a magic carpet ride at Milton Keynes Theatre this Christmas!
Published - Thursday, 29 November, 2007
As HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visit the town, Milton Keynes residents turned out in force to welcome the Royal couple to this very unique location.
Published - Monday, 26 November, 2007
Visit the ultimate entertainment destination this Christmas and be enchanted by the magical Winter Wonderland. With free entertainment for all the family to enjoy from Friday 23 November until 6 January, Xscape really is the one place you can guarantee snow, along with a fun day or night out - and don’t forget all the Christmas shopping too!
Published - Thursday, 22 November, 2007
HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Milton Keynes on Thursday 29 November as part of the Celebration of 40 Years of Milton Keynes. There will be some parking and access restrictions around the sites they will be visiting. For more information see below:
Published - Thursday, 22 November, 2007
BBC Three Counties Radio’s Breakfast Show for Milton Keynes - Morning:MK - has joined forces with thecentre:mk shopping centre to launch their Christmas Gift Appeal. Listeners of the show, and shoppers, are being asked to buy an extra gift with their Christmas shopping this year.
Published - Tuesday, 20 November, 2007
Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE will launch his seventh Brasserie Blanc in Milton Keynes on November 28th 2007. The 120-cover French Brasserie and Bar will be located in the Central Piazza and will have a warm, welcoming and stylish interior with banquette seating and terrace tables outside in the warmer months.
If you're looking to organise a group trip then Woburn Safari Park offers the best of two worlds – going on Safari driving close to endangered animals from Africa and Asia and then exploring the walk through safari area.
Published - Wednesday, 07 November, 2007
What a great idea for that special Christmas gift and a great day out for the family! Why not combine a prestigious craft event with entry to the Safari Park?
Published - Monday, 05 November, 2007
Loch Fyne have a long and fascinating history and were one of the first businesses to place the emphasis on sourcing sustainable seafood throughout their network of shops and restaurants.
Published - Monday, 29 October, 2007
Come out of hibernation to join Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger for sensational shopping and the spectacular Wind in the Willows Christmas Show.
Published - Monday, 22 October, 2007
Get ready for Collectormania 12 at the centre:mk, Milton Keynes.
Published - Monday, 22 October, 2007
On Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October from 11.30am – 5.00pm the Theatre District with be full of much loved Owls, Hawks, Falcons and majestic Eagles. Even Hedwig’s cousin will put in an appearance!
Published - Sunday, 14 October, 2007
The Waterside Restaurant at Eco-Park is one of the first eco-friendly restaurants and meetings spaces in Milton Keynes. This contemporary, stylish and relaxed restaurant is set to alter the local restaurant industry as well as transform the way people eat out.
Published - Monday, 08 October, 2007
Light Fantastic has been created specifically to dazzle the Milton Keynes skyline and is a wholly unique show in its own right. Some of the internationally renowned acts have previously performed to amazed audiences in Sydney, Milan and Singapore!
Published - Monday, 01 October, 2007
thecentre:mk was announced as the BEST SHOPPING VENUE at the Group Leisure Awards 2007’s glittering dinner and ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel last recently.
Published - Thursday, 23 August, 2007
Improvements to the A5-H3 Abbey Hill junction start this week (20 August 2007) and are expected to continue until early 2008.
Published - Thursday, 23 August, 2007
Milton Keynes has been chosen as the location for the regional launch of the Heritage Open Days.
Published - Thursday, 09 August, 2007
This is the latest update from Tourism South East regarding current restrictions regarding the Foot and Mouth outbreak.
Published - Thursday, 09 August, 2007
Woodworks! celebrates folk traditions of music, craft and toil.
Published - Tuesday, 24 July, 2007
Step back in time this summer into the swinging sixties at Xscape.
Published - Tuesday, 24 July, 2007
The birthday celebrations continue for Milton Keynes with the opening of the MK Forty Tower.
Published - Monday, 16 July, 2007
Enjoy a weekend of wizardary at thecentre:mk
Published - Monday, 25 June, 2007
Alan Ball Memorial Cup Announces First Group Of Players
Published - Saturday, 23 June, 2007
Juliette Pochin to sing in thecentre:mk
Published - Tuesday, 05 June, 2007
Meet your sporting heroes in person at this exciting event!
Published - Monday, 21 May, 2007
Shoppers in Stony Stratford can stay dry in the rain thanks to the local business association which is providing a free umbrella loan service.
Published - Tuesday, 08 May, 2007
Artist film commissioned by Milton Keynes Gallery to be premiered in London cinema on 16 May 2007.
Published - Tuesday, 01 May, 2007
The Courtyard by Marriot hotel located at Milton Keynes, M1 junction 14 is to re-brand as Holiday Inn.
Published - Friday, 20 April, 2007
SK8MK have been asked by EWx 2007 show organiser Brintex Ltd to design a skate sculpture called the Bus Station 2 which will be skated by Milton Keynes skaters on the three days of the exhibition.
Published - Wednesday, 11 April, 2007
Proms in the Park returns to Milton Keynes this summer with special guests, G4.
Published - Wednesday, 14 March, 2007
A young group of street dancers based in MK have showed great ingenuity, which has seen them win in a national dance competition.
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