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Jimmy Buckley in Concert Friday, April 1 From country sounds to big ballads and tribute medleys, Jimmy will give you a night of musical memories to remember when he plays The Core at Corby. Aside from being a grade A singer, he is also a hilarious mimic of many major stars. Who knows just ‘who’ will sing for you at the show? On song: thecorecorby.com

The Liquid Engineers Saturday, April 2, 7.30pm Recreating the sounds of Gary Numan, from 1978 all the way through to 2021 with a set comprising hits and album tracks. Support comes from Northampton’s own Venus Fly Trap at The Black Prince show. Complex: FB @blackprincenn

Danesborough Chorus spring concert Saturday, April 2 Enjoy Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and Rheinberger’s Requiem in D minor with the choral aces when they host a concert at St Mary’s Church in Woburn. On song: danesborough.org.uk

Merry Hell & Ranagri Sunday, April 3 Folk with an edge arrives at The Stables in Wavendon with festival favourites Merry Hell and alt-folkers Ranagri who bring voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp and bodhran together for your entertainment. Sounds great: stables.org

Feast of Fiddles Tuesday, April 5 It started as an idea in a folk club and has turned into a national folk-rock institution. Enjoy a musical extravaganza covering almost every genre and involving quite a few fiddles when they return to the Wavendon venue. Feast on this: stables.org

Amazing Animation Workshop Tuesday, April 5, 10am-4pm Children aged 7-11 are invited to make a mini-animation like Wallace and Gromit or Charlie and Lola using their favourite models or cut outs, or make a Godzilla and battle it out with Kong. A fun all-day workshop with Animation Station, at Yardley Arts, Yardley Hastings. Book for creativity: bookings@yardleyarts.org

Prepare for Merry Hell at The Stables - April 3

Milton Keynes National Trust Association: Down Among The Gypsies Thursday, April 7 A lecture by Diane Sutton at the Oak Tree Centre, Shenley Brook End. Monies raised will support National Trust projects. Get more details: Email sue-davedee@talktalk.net

Catch Me If You Can Monday, April 4 – Saturday, April 9 A new production of the psychological thriller with a superb cast headed by Dallas legend Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl (Happy Days). Mysterious happenings: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Wilko Johnson Saturday, April 9, 7.30pm Unique and exceptional, don’t miss the chance to spend the evening with Canvey Island’s finest as Wilko brings his band (comprising the equally awesome Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy on bass and drummer Dylan Howe) to the Roadmender in Northampton. Support comes from John Otway. Don’t keep this to yourself: theroadmender.com Barbara Dickson Saturday, April 9 From her folk roots to global hits like Another Suitcase in Another Hall, multi-million selling singer Barbara will deliver a range of tracks covering her career – and what a career she has had! Belting it out: stables.org

‘All about Daylilies (Hemerocallis)’ a talk with Denton & District Gardening Club Monday, April 11, 7.30pm Paula Dyason will share her knowledge at the event, being hosted at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Denton NN7 1DT Blooming great: m.pateman@yahoo.co.uk

Family Archaeology Afternoon Tuesday, April 12, sessions from 2pm-5pm Join Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society and the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a family-friendly afternoon to discover the archaeology that has been happening in the area. Dig deep: theparkstrust.com

Milton Keynes Aviation Society

Present our next Lecture events:

12 April “Hunter Heavy Breathing” 10 May “The X-15 Rocket Plane” 14 June Phantom F-4J and 74 Squadron

Visit our website www.mkas.co.uk for full details. Meetings held at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6HQ Doors open at 7.30pm with the lecture at 8.00pm.

Visitors should register their interest with Chris Bosworth - cj.bos@ntlworld.com Entry is £5.00 for visitors or free for members – annual fee £22.00

Pic: 74 Squadron Phantom F-4J © R P Dyer

Walk & Talk: Nature At Night – Nocturnal Walk Tuesday, April 12, 7.30pm-9pm Join The Parks Trust to explore the habitats within Howe Park Wood. Learn why animals are nocturnal and how they adapt in the dark. Suitable for adults and families with children over eight years old. When the sun goes down: theparkstrust.com Dawg ‘n’ Bonz Tuesday, April 12 A heady mix of energetic stone-cold classic blues, rocking self-penned originals and a sprinkling of Latin rhythms arrives at the Bletchley Blues Club. bletchleybluesclub.uk

Easter Fun & Egg Hunt Friday, April 15 - Monday, April 18 Follow the trail to win some yummy prizes at Milton Keynes Museum, and enjoy all of the usual attractions too; explore the farmhouse, have fun in the communications gallery, take a trip along the Street of Shops, and much more. History on your doorstep: miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk

Good Friday Concert Friday, April 15, 6pm Fiori Musicali Choir perform a traditional concert of choral music for Good Friday featuring the beautiful Miserere by Allegri, plus pieces by Gesualdo, Tallis, Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd and Lotti, at All Saints Church, Lamport. Beautiful music: fiori-musicali.com

Towcester & District Art Society Saturday, April 16 - Monday, April 18, 10am-4.30pm Join the creatives for their Spring Art Exhibition and Sale at Towcester Town Hall, admission is free. Paint it up: towcesterart.com

Nocturnal happenings with The Parks Trust at Howe Park Wood - April 12 (below)

April Highlights

National Youth Jazz Orchestra: A Celebration of Amy Winehouse Sunday 10 April This concert celebrates NYJO alumna Amy Whitehouse’s enduring legacy, reimagining hits and revisiting early works she sang with the 24-piece orchestra as a promising 16-year-old singer, back in 2000.

The Paradis Files Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 April In this newly commissioned chamber opera, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, the extraordinary story of the 18th century blind composer and pianist Maria-Theresia von Paradis is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history.

China Crisis Saturday 23 April Join Liverpool music royalty China Crisis as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. This special evening will be a huge treat for fans old and new featuring all the hits with stunning arrangements, performed with a full band.

The Shee Wednesday 27 April Cross-border folk multiinstrumentalists and festival favourites The Shee are an exceptional all-female band boasting powerful and emotional vocal performances and instrumental prowess.

Hot Club of Cowtown Friday 29 April Since their beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise – the band’s reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows is now their global brand. Their musical alchemy has been described as “another breathless journey in the Texas tardis” (The Times),

The Stables, Wavendon Milton Keynes MK17 8LU Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org

Inner Wheel Newport Pagnell Tuesday, April 19, 2-4pm A monthly meeting where ladies gather to enjoy each other’s company and listen to interesting speakers. Their speaker this month will be from Newport Pagnell Fire Service, talking about safety in the home. The talk at the Olney Centre will be followed by refreshments and an update on the club plans and events for 2022. Join the gathering: 01908 610200

The Unthanks Thursday, April 21, 7.30pm After two years off the road, The Unthanks are back and showcasing their forthcoming album, Sorrows Away, at Northampton’s Royal. They will also play some of the familiar tunes from their career to date – and there have been 14 records so far, so there is plenty to choose from. Say thanks: royalandderngate.co.uk

Hue and Cry Friday, April 22, 7.30pm Brothers Patrick and Gregory came together as Hue and Cry nearly four decades ago, and they are still going strong. Eighties hits Labour of Love and Looking For Linda have stood the test of time – now go hear them live. Never stop looking: theroadmender.com

The Blackheart Orchestra Friday, April 22 The Blackheart Orchestra are two voices and 13 instruments that create a unique musical experience – the award-winning electronic prog-folk pioneers will be showing their class with an intimate date at The Stables. Mesmeranto: stables.org

An Evening with Herman’s Hermits Saturday, April 23, 7.30pm The Hermits chalked up 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, appeared in three movies and have sold more than 75 million records worldwide. And the 60’s successes aren’t done yet! Join them for a run through the hits at The Core in Corby. A Kind of Hush: thecorecorby.com

Noasis Saturday, April 23, 8pm A supersonic show playing the hits of the Gallagher brothers, and there were more than a few of those. Tribute bands come no better than these fellas – active for more than 15 years and with more than 1100 gigs under their collective belt, they’ve got the swagger and the sounds down to a tee. Roll with it: thepicturedrome.com

The Blackheart Orchestra plays The Stables on April 22

Toddle Tours and Child Tours at MK Gallery Saturday, April 23 Child Tours are artist-led sensory tours for families with children with additional needs, including autism spectrum disorder and profound and multiple learning disabilities. Toddle Tours accommodate families with youngsters under the age of five. Tours last 40 minutes each. Art for all: mkgallery.org

Alan Barnes & Dave Newton Sunday, April 24, 11.30am Join the multiple award winners as they cover a repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea. Alan and Dave have been playing duets for 42 years and you should expect a programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and interspersed with anecdotes and humour – well worth heading out on a Sunday morning for. Jazz up the day: stables.org

The Gondoliers Monday, April 25-Saturday, April 30 Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group return with the G&S favourite, The Gondoliers which combines razor-sharp wit and memorable music and a talented cast from the locality. Venice bound: royalandderngate.co.uk Les Miserables Until Saturday, May 21 One of the world’s most popular musicals returns to Milton Keynes Theatre for a fourweek run, a chance to enjoy the score of plenty – including Bring Him Home and I Dreamed A Dream – live. Storm the barricades: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

An Evening with Liverpool Legends Wednesday, April 27, 7.30pm One for the footie fans, with Phil Thompson, Sammy Lee and Bruce Grobbelaar on stage, sharing stories from their time playing with Liverpool – entertainment and banter will be plentiful! Back of the net: thecorecorby.com

Sam & Zoe V Evermore Saturday, April 30, 8pm Head to Northampton’s Underground and join Sam and Zoe on an epic theatrical quest. With your help they will battle ogres, solve Tolkienesque riddles and rescue orphan princes – but can they slay their own demons in the process? The stakes are high: royalandderngate.co.uk

King Kurt Saturday, April 30, 7.30pm London’s legendary psychobilly rock n’ rollers visit The Club House in Corby to shake up your Saturday night. Road to Rack ‘n’ Ruin: FB @theclubhousecorby