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MK Autumn Run Weekend Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 2 The MK Autumn Run returns after a couple of years absent from the calendar, and it has four new distances. The Run it for Willen 5K and MK10K will take place on the Saturday, with the MK Autumn Half Marathon and the (#NotLondon) MK Autumn Marathon on the Sunday. Trainers on: theparkstrust.com

South Northants Art Trail Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 9 Free art exhibitions and art demonstrations at 18 venues, showing the work of more than 40 creatives. Making a splash: arts-sn.org.uk

Boobs & Brass and Towcester Studio Band Saturday, October 1, 7.30pm The two bands team up and tune up for a night of fundraising for the Breast Cancer NOW charity, at the Brooklands Suite, Whittlebury Hall Hotel. Tickets: towcesterstudioband@gmail.com

Marti Pellow Saturday, October 1 Join the former Wet Wet Wet frontman and stage favourite when he visits The Core with his Pellow Talk Tour. “I’m inviting you to spend an intimate evening with me – think of it as coming back to my place for a night of stories and songs...Enough years have passed for a story to be told.” Sweet Little Mystery: thecorecorby.com

Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday, October 2 A big band with a reputation to match – join the world’s most popular big band, directed by Ray McVay, as they cut loose blockbusters including In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade and many more. Chattanooga Choo Choo: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

The Lesson Monday, October 3 Icarus’ award-winning dark comedy comes to Stantonbury Theatre, a comically surreal expose about power, knowledge and those who hoard both. Lessons learned: stantonburytheatre.co.uk

Destrage Wednesday, October 5, 7.30pm Join Italy’s most fascinating, furious and fiery export when they swing by Wolverton’s Craufurd Arms. Extreme: thecraufurdarms.com

Banging tunes from the Dub Pistols at The Craufurd Arms on October 7

Milton Keynes National Trust Association Thursday, October 6, 2-4pm Meeting at the Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive, Shenley Brook End, for the lecture, Lady Craven. Entry is £2 for members of the MKNTA and £4 for non-members. More details and questions: sue-davedee@talktalk.net

Comedy Club Special Thursday, October 6 Find the funny with Gavid Webster, Fiona Allen, Radu Isac and Robyn Perkins when they take over The Picturedrome and command at the mic. This bloke walked into a bar: thepicturedrome.com Talk: Our Hedgehog Habitats Thursday, October 6, 7.15-8.45pm A third of the population of the UK’s hedgehogs have been lost since 2000. Their rapid decline is terrible and so the urban parks and gardens in the new city are becoming increasingly important to these beautiful creatures. This session will help you understand how you can help them and encourage them into your gardens. Prickly subject: theparkstrust.com

Dub Pistols Friday, October 7 The electronic/dub icons return to The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes in support of their upcoming ninth album, Frontline. Pistoleros are riding in: thecraufurdarms.com

Tricky Teddy’s Family Magic Show Saturday, October 8, 2.30pm Whether child or just young at heart, you’ll not fail to get your fill of fun with awardwinning magician Krisgar and sidekick Tricky Teddy with this afternoon show. Tricky and treat: stantonburytheatre.co.uk

Make a Miniature Garden Saturday, October 8, 2-3.30pm Build a miniature garden to take away using resources from the gardens at The Cowper & Newton Museum. Usual admission charges apply and spaces are limited. New roots: info@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

Nick Helm Saturday, October 8 Join the critically acclaimed, multi-award winning funnyman as he unleashes a show so insightful, so honest and so legitimate that it will fix all of society’s problems! He’s calling it the ‘What Have We Become?’ tour. Comedy daredevil: ketteringartscentre.com

The Smyths Saturday, October 8 Tickets will fly for this show at The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton, so act swiftly or heaven knows you’ll be miserable! Hand in Glove: thecraufurdarms.com

Milton Keynes Aviation Society

Present our next Lecture events:

October 11 “Development of the F-86 Sabre by Rod Dean” November 8 “My Avro 504L Restoration by Geoffrey New” December 13 “The Air France DC-4 Disasters by Kevin Patience”

Bookshop Day Saturday, October 8, 2pm Visit Waterstones Bookstore in Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes for an event with local author Paula Harrison. The free session for children aged 5-8 years will be based around Paula’s new book Kitty & the Vanishing Act, followed by an opportunity to make Kitty masks. Turn the page: FB @mkwaterstones

Sabbra Cadabra & Devil’s Ransom Saturday, October 8 One for the Black Sabbath fans among you, as the Ozzy-era tribute arrives at The Black Prince to rock up your weekend. Rat Salad: sbdpromotion.com

Buckingham Canal Society Sunday, October 9 Help needed at nature reserve sites – a chance to get fit, improve the environment and make new friends. Play your part: Email info@buckinghamcanal.org.uk

Denton & District Gardening Club Monday, October 10, 7.30pm Speaker Andrew Ward from Norwell Nurseries will be giving a talk, ‘Ringing the Changes with Bellflowers.’ It’s free to members, visitors are welcome for £3. There will be refreshments and a raffle, and plants for sale. Petal power: Call 01604 890875 or Email m.pateman@yahoo.co.uk

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 are always welcome. Entry is £5.00 for visitors or free for members (annual fee £22)

For further information please contact Chris Bosworth (cj.bos@ntlworld.com or 07860 629494) or visit our website www.mkas.co.uk/lectures

October Highlights

Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Sunday, October 9, 8pm Direct from London’s worldfamous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration and rare archive images and footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook.

The Best of Queen Tuesday, October 11, 8pm Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

Vonda Shepard Saturday, October 15, 8pm Vonda Shepard returns to The Stables with her full band to play a set of greatest hits and fan favourites.

Mark Kingswood

Friday, October 21, 8pm

Mark introduces fresh, original music for the jazz and pop genre in addition to reworking pop classics from the ground up and tying them in seamlessly with his signature crossover sou

Lionel: A Tribute to Lionel Richie Suday, October 23, 8pm Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high-octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

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

Buckingham Canal Society Thursday, October 13 Help needed at nature reserve sites – a chance to get fit, improve the environment and make new friends. Ask where: Email info@buckinghamcanal.org.uk

Bugsy Malone Tuesday, October 11 – Saturday, October 15 Custard pies and splurge guns feature in this gloriously uplifting masterclass of musical comedy, which will be a crowdpleaser on its brief visit. Razzmatazz: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Dave Ferra Band Tuesday, October 11 Dave will be live at the blues church, and after a successful solo show last year, this time he is bringing his band along. Doors at 6.30pm, music starts an hour later. Check in: bletchleybluesclub.uk

The Comedy Cow Saturday, October 15 Join Angela Barnes, Steve Bugeja and Luke Kempner at The Venue MK as they bring more much needed laughter to the fore. Moo-giggles: thecomedycow.co.uk

Definitely Oasis Saturday, October 15 The Oasis tribute prepare to deliver the famous Knebworth set in full, with support from the Complete Stone Roses. Roll with it: theroadmender.com

Phil Beer Saturday, October 15 One half of Show of Hands performs at Shutlanger Village Hall. All profits to Northampton Music and Performing Arts Trust (MMPAT). Beer for the ear: 07941 368958

Olney Historical Walk – North End Saturday, October 15, 10.30am-12pm Discover the stories of yesteryear, including the Great Fires of Olney, and life and trades of the 18th and 19th centuries. Meet outside the Cowper and Newton Museum and pay on the day. Details: cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

10CC Sunday, October 16, 7.30pm Join Graham Gouldman and the gang for a run through some blistering tracks – I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday are among the classics set to air at The Derngate. Rubber Bullets: royalandderngate.co.uk

Steeleye Span make a welcome return to The Stables on October 17

King King Sunday, October 16 If you like the blues, you can’t afford to ignore these Glaswegian players, and you’ll need to be along to The Roadmender in good time to catch The Damn Truth up in support. Rock ‘til you drop: theroadmender.com

Steeleye Span Monday, October 17, 8pm Expect to hear gems both old and new, all delivered with a burning passion and unrivalled experience when they make their Stables return. Below the Salt: stables.org

Inner Wheel Newport Pagnell Tuesday, October 18, 2pm This month’s speaker will be from The Co-operative Housing in New Bradwell. The talk will be followed by refreshments and an update on the club’s activities for the remainder of the year, which will include a presentation from Newport Pagnell Fire Service. Members and newcomers welcomed from Newport Pagnell, Olney and surrounding villages. Discover more: 01908 217356 or innerwheelnewportpagnell@gmail.com Evita Wednesday, October 19 – Saturday, October 22 Company MK have spent 30 years promoting musical theatre in the city, and now they are taking on the Lloyd Webber classic, with its unforgettable staple of songs including You Must Love Me and Don’t Cry For Me Argentina. Don’t keep your distance: stantonburytheatre.co.uk

The Pitmen Poets Thursday, October 20, 7.30pm From Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet, from When The Boat Comes In to the Likely Lads, this event at The Core will deliver songs and stories laced with northeast humour and humanity. On song: thecorecorby.com

MK Western Front Association Friday, October 21, 7.30pm A talk, ‘Bedford’s Highlanders – the Scottish Invasion of Bedford, August 1914’ by Richard Galley, being held at Wolverton Workingmen’s Social Club, 49-50 Stratford Road. Details: westernfrontassociation.com

Apple Day Saturday, October 22 Celebrate all things apple-y at the community orchard at Woughton on the Green. An afternoon packed with activities and tasty treats. A chance to learn some surprising facts about the crisp, fresh fruits. Core deal: theparkstrust.com

Sir Bryn Terfel – Songs And Arias Sunday, October 23, 7.30pm Join Bryn as he performs songs and arias taken from a personal playlist, with music from Mozart and Wagner set to feature. Bass-baritone: royalandderngate.co.uk

Daily Story time for Half Term Monday, October 24 – Friday, October 28 Waterstones Bookstore will be hosting daily story time sessions for youngsters throughout half term. Times to be confirmed. Word up: FB @mkwaterstones

Staffell & Stewart Tuesday, October 25 Paul Stewart & Tim Staffell were original contributors to the Rhythm & Blues explosion of the ‘sixties; Stewart was lead singer and harp player with legendary The Others, while Staffell was lead singer and bassist in the pre-Queen power trio ‘Smile’ with a certain Brian May and Roger Taylor. Another great night at the Bletchley Blues Club is assured. Smiles all round: bletchleybluesclub.uk

Rich Hall Wednesday, October 26, 8pm Montana’s transatlantic messenger is back in play at The Royal with new rants and knifeedge observations. You might ‘pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it’ is the promise. Nailing It: royalandderngate.co.uk Northamptonshire County Federation of WIs – AGM Wednesday, October 26 Nick Bailey is a leading plantsman and garden designer from the BBC’s Gardeners World, and an author and writer with many great anecdotes, some of which he will share when he steps up as guest speaker at the AGM, which is being hosted at Northampton High School for Girls. Sowing the seed: Call 01604 646055 or Email admin@ncfwi.org.uk

A Murder, Mystery and a Man Marooned Thursday, October 27, 2.15pm, Friday, Oct 28, 7pm, Sat, Oct 29, 2pm Join the MKU3A for their current stage delivery, three one-act plays being hosted at Marsh Drive Community Centre, Great Linford. Acting up: Email TAP@mku3a.org or call 01908 501563

Buckingham Canal Society Thursday, October 27 Help needed at nature reserve sites – a chance to get fit, improve the environment and make new friends. Find out more: Email info@buckinghamcanal.org.uk

Unsuitable for Women Friday, October 28, 6pm Author Carrie Dunn will be in conversation about her book, Unsuitable for Women: The Rise of the Lionesses & Women’s Football in England, Waterstones Bookstore, Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes. Hat trick: FB @mkwaterstones

Leading plantsman Nick Bailey will be guest speaker at the Northants County Federation of WIs - October 26 Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun Sunday, October 30, 7.30pm Bonkers and brilliantly funny, Harry is back and gives audiences the chance to meet his new baby elephant, Sarah, and Ian, The Information Worm. His sidekick Stouffer the Cat will also put in an a-purr-ance. Stand up: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Delapré Spooktacular Sunday, October 30, 4-8.30pm The Abbey will welcome you and your little monsters to a family-friendly spooktacular – watch out for fearsome creatures and ghostly apparitions from the Abbey’s past as you make your way around the house before collecting your trick or treat goodie bag. Terrifying fun: delapreabbey.org

Ageing Well Talks – Home Instead Milton Keynes

Home Instead Milton Keynes will be hosting a series of talks on Ageing Well by Jitka Vseteckova phD, D.Prof. SFHEA from the Open University (Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies). The talks are to be held at Global House, Vincent Avenue, Crownhill, Milton Keynes MK8 0AB at 11am and are approximately an hour long (plus time at the end to ask questions). There will be a different topic each month: 22nd November 2022 - Pharmacotherapy While Ageing 13th December 2022 - Move It and Breathe 10th January 2023 - Standing Tall The talks are FREE and are available to everyone – care staff, charities, clubs and societies, and anyone who is interested in this subject and feel that they can gain from the information. Ample car parking available and refreshments will be provided. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/ageing-welltalks-home-instead-milton-keynes-6sessions-tickets-321267970147 For more information, please email sarah.freshwater@homeinstead.co.uk or call 01908 774333 www.homeinstead.co.uk/miltonkeynes