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Ben Waters Band and The Eskimo Brothers Tuesday, November 1 Enjoy a celebration of early country, blues and rock n’ roll by two of the world’s greatest exponents of the genre, at The Stables in Wavendon. Honky tonk: stables.org

Step back in time to the best days of Motown with Get Ready - A Night to Remember at The Core

Stories in Ink Tuesday, November 1 – Wednesday, November 30 Art exhibition by local creative Jens Brasier at The Three Hares Gallery, Cowper and Newton Museum, Olney, 11am-4.30pm Tues-Sat, free entry. Making a splash: jensbrasier.com

Glyndebourne on tour Tuesday, November 1- Saturday, November 5 Milton Keynes Theatre once again plays host to the Glyndebourne name who will deliver operas The Marriage of Figaro, La bohéme and Mozart’s Requiem in the coming days. Trill-ing: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Tony Wright Thursday, November 3 Remember Terrorvision and their tales of Tequila? Frontman Tony Wright is returning to The Craufurd Arms with his solo show... but maybe with the odd doo-wop! Perseverance: thecraufurdarms.com

Picturedrome Comedy Thursday, November 3, 7pm Featuring headliner Simon Brodkin with Jon Long, Esther Manito and Ross Smith all doing their bit to turn frowns upside down. Knock knock: thepicturedrome.com

Loudest Indie Dance Anthems Friday, November 4, 8pm Enjoy a mix of indie bangers and classic dance anthems all curated by Happy Mondays’ own Bez at The Picturedrome. Step On: thepicturedrome.com Bonfire & Fireworks Saturday, November 5 Blackpit Brewery invites you to enjoy its sculptures and show-stopping fireworks, Blackpit Farm, Silverstone Road, Stowe. Advance bookings recommended. Illuminating: blackpitbrewery.co.uk

Great Houghton Bonfire Night Saturday, November 5 At Great Houghton Playing Field, Leys Lane, NN4 OAN. The bonfire will be lit at approximately 6.15pm, with the firework display following an hour later. A bar and BBQ will be open. Adults £4, children £3. All funds to the upkeep of the village hall and playing field. Boughton Bonfire & Firework Display Saturday, November 5, 3pm Illuminating times at the traditional display which runs through to 5.30pm at Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton Sparklers: Tickets can be booked through skiddle.com

Level 42 Tuesday, November 8 Join Mark King and his band as they play through success after another, and incredible though it seems, they have already celebrated their fifth decade. Support comes from Mari Wilson. Lessons in ‘Live’: royalandderngate.co.uk

Stray Friday, November 11 Enjoy an evening with Del Bromham and his band Stray, when the stalwart rockers play for the home crowd at The Stables in Wavendon. Expect a night of hard rockin’ and a sprinkling of good humour. All in Your Mind: stables.org

Craig Charles Friday, November 11 Join Craig as he presents his Funk and Soul Club, live at Unit Nine in Old Wolverton. The weekend starts here! Soul-ed out: unitninemk.com

Wolverton Gilbert and Sullivan Society – Transport of Delights Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 WG&SS are back in play with a show bursting with novelty acts and famous music hall songs. Wolverton Light Orchestra will join them for the performances at Stantonbury Theatre. Victorian times: wolvertongands.co.uk

Jamali Maddix – King Crud Saturday, November 12, 8pm Jamali visits Northampton’s Royal with a new show tackling more home truths and universal issues. King of laughs: royalandderngate.co.uk

Marvel at sculptures and fireworks at Blackpit Farm, Silverstone on November 5 The Comedy Cow Saturday, November 12, 8pm Get the funnies with MC Paul Revil, Nathan Caton and Kate Martin at MK:The Venue, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes Have you heard the one about? thecomedycow.co.uk

Australian Pink Floyd Sunday, November 13 Since giving its first ever concert in Adelaide, back in 1988, they have sold more than four million tickets worldwide and they were the first tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. Animals: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

Vegan Food & Cruelty Free Fair Sunday, November 13, midday – 4pm Enjoy free samples, a meal at the cafe, information stalls, merchandise, lots of ethical shopping, grassroots campaigns and more. Raising funds for Animals in Need – and you’ll get the chance to meet some of the residents from the sanctuary at Pine Tree Farm in Little Irchester. All animals are equal: animals-in-need.org or call 01933 278080

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Pic: Matthew Murphy Get Ready – A Night to Remember Wednesday, November 16 Celebrate the music of Motown in a brand new stage show that will take you back to 60’s Detroit, Michigan and a chance to relive the pulsating era that delivered artists including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and Martha and the Vandellas. Masters from Michigan: thecorecorby.com

Girl from the North Country Tuesday, November 15 – Saturday, November 19 The songs of Bob Dylan, boldly reimagined in this heartbreaking and universal story about family and love, from the pen of Conor McPherson. Like a Rolling Stone: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19 Based on the famous book by Judith Kerr, this musical play arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre direct from a smashhit West End season. Roar-some: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

The Bluetones Acoustic Friday, November 18 A stripped-back show from the indieites featuring singer Mark Morriss and guitarist Adam Devlin who will lead you through all those Bluetones favourites at The Black Prince. Never Going Nowhere: sbdpromotions.com

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Endless Love Saturday, November 19 Celebrate the magic and music of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross with pop, soul and Motown classics taking you through the decades and their extensive bodies of work, at The Deco Theatre. Endless Love: theoldsavoy.co.uk

An Evening with Shaun Ryder Sunday, November 20, 7pm Get the inside view into the life of one of music’s most memorable frontmen. Happy Mondays main man Shaun is quite the raconteur – you’ll be in for a treat! Hallelujah: mk11kilnfarm.com

Sister Act Monday, November 21 – Saturday, November 26 A heavenly musical which will be joyous and uplifting in equal measure – and it features the star of MK’s 2022 pantomime, Lesley Joseph. Answer to your prayers: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

SikTh Thursday, November 24 A special warm-up show on the second stage for the lauded Brit prog-metallers. Tickets limited to just 100. Behind the Doors: theroadmender.com

Jazz Sabbath Thursday, November 24 A UK jazz trio who deliver instrumental jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs. Pianist Adam Wakeman leads the band – and he knows a thing or two, having been a part of both Sabbath, and Ozzy’s solo band. Paranoid: stables.org

My Vagina’s Priceless Thursday, November 24 Comedian Rosie Sings impressed at this year’s Fringe Festival, and now the MK lady returns for a hometown show at The Stables, promising hysterically honest tales and stunning vocals in her musical comedy. Support your own: stables.org

Skinny Lister Thursday, November 24 Not your average, modern day, gentrified folk group, which of course means that the show this London-based band will put on will be special too – catch them at Wolverton’s Craufurd Arms. Folkin’ fun: thecraufurdarms.com

The music of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie is celebrated in Endless Love at The Deco Theatre

NCFWI’S Winter Craft Fair Saturday, November 26, 10am-1pm The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, NN8 1AH Come and buy beautiful hand-made gifts from WI members and other crafters. Coffee/Tea and WI Cakes available. Free entry.

Superstars of Wrestling Saturday, November 26, 7.30pm-9.30pm The Superstars of Wrestling brings its body slamming family entertainment show to Towcester Leisure Centre. Get in the ring: Search FB for Superstars of Wrestling

Everybody in the Place with Slipmatt Saturday, November 26 Embark on a journey from early acid house, techno and hardcore through to the 90s rave anthems. DJ Slipmatt will be in control, with support from DJ Torchman, Paul LH and Ian Loveshack. Start the Dance: thepicturedrome.com

Wild Onion Saturday, November 26, 7.30pm Step into their circles and peel back the layers of this riotous, narrative cabaret. ‘Blending theatre, dance, circus and more than 100 delightfully destroyed onions, Wild Onion brings three queer best friends together to explore and grow their chosen family.’ Gen Fest delivery: royalandderngate.co.uk Habib Koité & Bamada Sunday, November 27 Habib’s career has spanned four decades and brought him international recognition, with fans including Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Eric Bibb. An enduring fascination with Mali’s rich musical traditions is central to his continued success. Ticket: stables.org

Get festive and find some unique gifts at NCRWI’s Winter Craft Fair on November 26

Six Tuesday, November 29 – Saturday, December 3 From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, this musical gives a voice to the six wives of Henry VIII to tell their own stories, in a decidedly modern manner! Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!: atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes

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ADVERTISING FEATURE Do electric cars need servicing and MOT?

We know that investing in the driving experience of tomorrow with an electric car is an exciting moment. That’s why Bells Kia are here to ensure you maximise your vehicle’s performance with comprehensive electric car servicing.

According to 2022 statistics from the UK Government’s Department for Transport, more than 250,000 electric vehicles now use UK roads. There has also been a 77% increase in sales of plug-in vehicles since 2020.

These official government statistics reinforce just how important it is for us to continue to support our growing Kia EV family with expert guidance on servicing. In this article, we’ll teach you about electric car servicing and show you how regular maintenance can improve your EV’s economy, maximise its long-term efficiencies and provide even more sustainable driving.

The big question: Do you need to service an electric car?

One of the most important things for our Kia EV owners to know is that their electric cars need to be regularly serviced. Just like regular petrol and diesel cars, a thorough examination of your electric vehicle’s health and general condition is crucial for driving efficiency and safety.

By regularly servicing your electric car, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Improved driver safety • Ensuring continued monitoring of battery health • Optimum vehicle economy • Software updates and product enhancements applied • Longer stability of vehicle value • Increased lifespan of vehicle components such as brakes

Electric cars still need regular servicing every year and an MOT every year once they are 3 years old

Increasing the longevity of your vehicle and its parts also decreases its overall impact on the environment. At Kia, this is just as important to us as it is to our EV owners.

What servicing does an electric car need?

The process of servicing your electric car will be broadly the same as servicing any petrol or diesel vehicle. The only real difference in electric vehicle servicing is the specific parts that we’re examining.

A standard petrol or diesel car runs on a combustion engine, while an electric car uses an electric motor and battery. A combustion engine has hundreds of individual moving parts, all of which need to be maintained for peak vehicle performance. An EV motor, meanwhile, has fewer parts to be checked during a service.

Put simply, getting your electric car serviced is less likely to result in expensive repairs or replacements. During a service, an electric car has multiple components of a regular car that need to be checked, including: Brakes, Lights, Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Tyres, Air Conditioning, Software systems

At Kia, we also like to ensure that your vehicle’s electric components are also thoroughly examined, such as:

• Electric motor • Battery (many batteries have cooling systems which need maintenance) • High voltage cabling and charging systems

Comprised mostly of stationary parts, your EV motor will not usually require much servicing. Your EV battery will undergo a health check, including an inspection of battery fluid quantity and condition. The high voltage cabling and systems, meanwhile, will require a visual examination. This ensures the protective outer layer of the cable or its connectors haven’t been damaged by road wear.

Electric vehicles typically require a full maintenance service every other year, but the state of your EV’s battery health should be checked regularly. The Battery Health Report one of the key benefits of our Kia e-Care service. It highlights the state of your battery’s performance and notifies you of any effects it may have on your vehicle’s range and overall efficiency.

This is extremely important because when it comes to EVs, your battery performance and health is the key to everything. Which is why we care so much about maintaining it.

How much does an electric car service cost?

A typical Kia e-Care three-year service plan starts at £389 for an EV6 and £329 for the all-new Niro EV. This is a significantly lower cost compared to servicing a petrol-based HEV and PHEV, which costs between £529 and £599. It’s also much more affordable to service an EV6 or Niro EV compared to a petrol or diesel Kia Sportage, which has a three-year service plan starting from £550.

When it comes to the health and condition of your electric vehicle, there’s no room for neglect. Once considered the future of sustainable driving, electric cars are now very much the present. This is reflected in the improved ease, accessibility and reduced cost of electric car servicing and MOT.

> There really is no better time to make the switch to Electric with Kia. Speak to a member of our team today or visit www.bellskia.co.uk