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#WhatsOnPulse Newport Pagnell and District Probus Club Tuesday, August 2, 12.15pm A friendly and diverse social club for retired and semi-retired men and women from all walks of life, meeting at the Swan Revived Hotel for lunch and a talk, ‘My life of Crime Tales from a Criminal Bar’, by Simon Michael. Get more: Call 01908 605378 or email johnbrimley37@btinternet.com
Mamma Mia! Tuesday, August 2 - Saturday, August 6 Leave the new city for a few hours and touch down on a Greek island when the sunny musical infused with ABBA goodness makes its return to MK Theatre. Here they go again: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes Abington Animals Until Saturday, September 17 A family exhibition that takes a closer look at some of the animals and birds living in Abington Park – from squirrels to mallards. This show at Abington Park Museum will inspire youngsters to check in on the wildlife in their locality, and the display features beautiful artwork courtesy of illustrator Simon Watkins. Quackers: northamptonmuseums.com Pond Dipping at Howe Park Wood Tuesday, August 2 Enjoy a guided family-friendly pond dipping session with The Parks Trust to see what minibeasts lurk beneath the water. You’ll be provided with the equipment and will learn about healthy pondlife and the fascinating creatures you’ll find. Sessions run from 10am and the last one begins at 2.30pm. What will you find? theparkstrust.com Refreshments in the Courtyard Thursdays, August 4 & 18, 10.30am-12.30pm Treat yourselves to delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee or juice, and enjoy a relaxing stroll around the beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens. Refreshments at the Museum: cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk Bethany Clift in Conversation Thursday, August 4, 6pm Author Bethany will be in conversation with Nikki Bloomer at Waterstones in Midsummer Place, talking about the release of her new page-turner Love & Other Human Errors. Chapter and verse: waterstones.com/events
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The Ed Sheeran Songbook Friday, August 5, 8pm An authentic tribute to the world’s biggest selling pop phenomenon with a promise that ‘Jack Bowater can match Ed stride for stride in vocal ability, guitar playing and stage presence.’ Perfect: thepicturedrome.com Jasmine Burns Friday, August 5 Jasmine laces her warm and rugged vocals around tales of a bruised and heavy heart, all mixed together with a jaunty, foot tapping rhythm, and no doubt composed on her narrowboat on The Grand Union Canal. Now she is ready to make a splash at The Craufurd Arms as she puts her own spin on the Neo Country genre. Vibes: thecraufurdarms.com The Big Night Out Friday, August 5, 7.30pm Celebrate the rebirth of variety with an array of amazing talent and unusual acts. A fast moving extravaganza of singers, dancers, speciality acts, mind blowing magic, hilarious comedy, tributes and more. Performers will include Mick Miller. Variety is the spice of life: theoldsavoy.co.uk
Mamma Mia! Here we go again with the hit Abba musical at MK Theatre this August
Bite Street Northampton Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7 The pop-up food affair returns to the supporter village at Franklin’s Gardens with vendors, cocktails, great beer and table service. Rain won’t stop play either with a stretch tent ready in case of any inclement weather. Sounds tasty: bitestreet.co.uk Martha Wainwright Saturday, August 6 Back in play with her new album Love Will Be Reborn, Martha is playing the intimate confines of The Stables in Wavendon, with support from Roseanne Reid. A special night awaits ticket holders. Don’t leave it to chance: stables.org Willen Hospice Mini-Moo Sunday, August 7 The Mini Moo invites children to run, scoot or walk around Willen Lake North to swell funds for the charity. Get a Moo-ve on: willen-hospice.org.uk/moo
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