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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 Coton Manor Gardens Tuesday - Saturday, 11.30am-5pm A beautiful 10 acre garden with a luxuriant border that will wow plant enthusiasts – and beyond the garden is a striking five acre bluebell wood and wildflower meadow. The Stable Yard Cafe will serve homemade lunches and teas when the garden, located near Guilsborough, is open. Petal power: cotonmanor.co.uk 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
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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 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
A chance to set sail: Northampton Sailing Club have an Open Day on Saturday, May 14
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
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