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#WhatsOnPulse John Illsley May 1 Join the former bass player with Dire Straits as he returns to The Stables at Wavendon – expect to hear material from his new album alongside some of those classic Straits songs. Money for nothing: stables.org Les Miserables Until Saturday, May 21 Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production has been seen by more than 120 million people (and counting). Will you add to that number as the new staging continues its major run at MK Theatre? Bring tickets home: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes Rag Mama Rag Tuesday, May 3 Live music at the Bletchley Blues Club with the Country Blues act, who make use of a wide range of instruments. Get the blues: bletchleybluesclub.uk Woodland Wildflower ID for Beginners Wednesday, May 4, 2-4pm A guided walk at Shenley Wood where you will learn about the different species of wildflowers and how to identify them. This Parks Trust course is suitable for those with no background knowledge, as well as those looking to improve skills. Blooming great: theparkstrust.com Brian Downey’s Alive & Dangerous Thursday, May 5 As one of the founding members of Thin Lizzy, drummer Brian Downey sold more than 30 million records worldwide. Now hear those classic songs again; Waiting For An Alibi, Whiskey in the Jar, Killer on the Loose and Jailbreak among them. The Boys Are Back in Town: theroadmender.com ‘Claydon, Now You See It, Now You Don’t’ Thursday, May 5 Frank and Daphne Preece host this month’s talk by the Milton Keynes National Trust Association, at the Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive, Shenley Brook End. Entry is £2 for members, £4 for non-members. Questions? sue-davedee@talktalk.net An evening with Steampunk fantasy author Paul Eccentric Thursday, May 5, 6pm Join Paul as he launches The Periwinkle Perspective Vol 2, ‘Those Among Us’ at Waterstones, Midsummer Place, plus a performance from The Antipoet Book up: Visit FB @mkwaterstones
Flook are at The Stables on Sunday, May 15
The Picturedrome Comedy Club Thursday, May 5, 7pm (for 8pm start) Get the funnies with El Bandiniho, Eleanor Tiernan and MC Jon Pearson, before headliner John Fothergill takes over with cocky insults and slick banter. Heckle at your own risk: thepicturedrome.com Typically Tina Friday, May 6, 8pm A joyfully accurate tribute to the lady with the unmistakable voice, and the best legs in the business, at Northampton’s Picturedrome. Simply the best: thepicturedrome.com The Old Savoy Open Day and Wedding Fair Friday, May 6 – Saturday, May 7 (3-8pm Fri & 11am-4pm Sat) Includes a catwalk display of bridal and groom wear, and a variety of vendors. If you’ve got a wedding to plan and are seeking inspiration, this is for you. Entry is free. Going to the chapel: thedeco.co.uk Delights & Baby Lung Friday, May 6, 7.30pm Manchester’s Delights are on the rise and rise, and being slated as ‘ones to watch,’ and fortunately you can catch them at The Black Prince thanks to the folks at SBD Promotions. Support comes from Northampton’s Baby Lung, and Mirror Image. Tune in: sbdpromotions.com
Watercolour Pigment Making Saturday, May 7, 10am Join Lisa-Marie Price at MK Gallery as she guides you through the paint making process from start to finish, giving tips and guidance on what to look out for when foraging for pigment. All your senses will be used during this workshop. Book for a colourful event: mkgallery.org History Weekend at Milton Keynes Museum Saturday, May 7 - Sunday, May 8, 10.30am-4.30pm Get closer to history with visits from the Romans and the Vikings. The living history event also includes 12th century re-enactors, Roman traders, and a 1940s re-enactment group. Step back in time: miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk Buckingham Canal Society Sunday, May 8, 10am-3pm Help needed at the Nature Reserve site, no experience necessary and all tools provided (also on Thursday, May 12 and Thursday, May 26). For details: athina.beckett@buckinghamcanal.org.uk Denton & District Gardening Club Monday, May 9, 7.30pm ‘Everything you need to know about composts,’ a talk by Geoff Hodge at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Denton, NN7 1DT Digging deep: m.pateman@yahoo.co.uk
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