Albert French 100th Commemoration at the MK Rose, Campbell Park

Join us to mark the Albert French 100^th Commemoration at the MK Rose, Campbell Park

by Laura Tarry

Albert French will be remembered at the MK Rose in Campbell Park on Sunday 12 June at 11am. 

Albert was a resident of Wolverton and in 1915 he joined up to do his bit for King and Country. Albert was killed in action on the 15^th June 1916 a week before his 17^th birthday 100 years ago. Albert’s story is similar to many thousands of young people who have given their lives in wars.

Debbie Brock DL Chairman of the Milton Keynes Cenotaph trust said “Albert was one of many who gave their lives for their country. His story is all the more poignant because he was so young.

“Whilst Albert was one person, his sacrifice is used to remember all the people who have been killed in wars.

Debbie added: “The communities of Wolverton and Ploegsteert in Belgium, where Albert is buried, meet every year alternating between Wolverton and Belgium. This year representatives from Wolverton will go to Belgium to take part in the centenary remembrance there the following weekend”.

The weekend will also see many communities having street parties to celebrate HM The Queens 90^th Birthday. Albert’s centenary commemoration will be followed by a picnic lunch to mark Her Majesty’s birthday. All are welcome to either or both events, please bring along a picnic.

The Cenotaph Trust works in conjunction with:

·  Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council

·         The Living Archive

·         The Parks Trust

·         The Western Front Association

·         Milton Keynes Council

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W/C May 30th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

MONDAY May 30th 10am "THE STICKS WITH TERRY SULLIVAN" - FEATURING BGT's ASHLEIGH and JOHN McNALLY

Joining Terry Sullivan on this week’s Sticks show as his guests are founder member and guitarist with The Seachers John McNally and 2012 Britains Got Talent winner Ashleigh from Ashleigh and Pudsey, plus what’s on this week in MK and surrounding areas. 

The Sticks show can be heard at 10am Mondays. Tune in via the Secklow Sounds web site or via the TuneIn radio app.
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TUESDAY May 31st: 7 - 9pm "LIFESTYLEMK” with Audrey and Dave:  The Internet is for Porn...or is it!?

grin emoticontells us all about the best restaurants, and our experts weigh in on superfoods and Nutrition for our pets.

So what exactly is the Internet for!?

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TUESDAY May 31st: 10pm "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY – NEW RELEASES

It’s another selection of music from new releases – films and CDs etc. Movies include the latest George Clooney - Julia Roberts film Money Monster, the Ewan McGregor – Damian Lewis defection thriller Our Kind of Traitor, the comedy The Nice Guys and a cracker of a soundtrack for X-Men Apocalypse. There’s variety in the form of some melodic piano pieces, video game music and even some German lieder.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

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W/C May 22nd 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

MONDAY May 23rd 10am "THE STICKS WITH TERRY SULLIVAN" - FEATURING KAREN MILLIE-JAMES and JIM RODFORD

Joining Terry Sullivan on this week’s  Sticks show are Business lady and Author of the novel, The Shadows Behind her Smile, Karen Millie-James and Legendary bass player, Jim Rodford of Argent, The Zombies and The Kinks, plus what’s on this week in MK and surrounding areas.

The Sticks show can be heard at 10am Mondays. Tune in via the Secklow Sounds web site or via the TuneIn radio app.
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TUESDAY May 24th: 10pm "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY – BRITISH FEMALE VOCALISTS

There are some new film releases including Viva, The Family Fang, Last Days in the Desert and Of Mind and Music.  But most of the show is of British Female Vocalists.  They’re irresistible, you fool.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

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LIFESTYLE MK - TUESDAYS 7 - 9PM - TRIVIAL PURSUITS ...with Dr Audrey, Gill and Dave

grin emoticontells us all about the best restaurants, and our experts weigh in on superfoods and Nutrition for our pets.

An awesome show with the History of Fitness from PT Robb, Animals in Culture from Dr Jamie, "My love of Shakespeare" by Ro Linton, and the sporting underdog in Dave's Man Cave!  Audrey talks about her new book - WH Smith Travel's Business book of the month, and Film Critic and Writer Tremayne Miller reviews The Club, out on DVD on May 25th!

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The Big Doggie Do!!!

Calling all four-legged friends and dog owners in Milton Keynes – Get ready to join in on the canine fun at The Big Doggie Do 2016!

by Laura Tarry

The LifestyleMK dog is keen to hear more!!

Join the canine community for a great family day out at the Big Doggie Do 2016, Willen Lake South on Saturday 28^th May from 12noon.

For the ninth year running The Parks Trust staff and volunteers are ready to welcome our four-legged friends to the park.  

There will be a number of charity stalls, activities and the popular annual Dog Show. This year, the Dog Show is sponsored by Milton Keynes Veterinary Group. The fun dog show will start at 1pm for classes 1-5 and 3.30pm for classes 6-10.  You can sign up for a dog show class from 12pm.

There are ten classes for the Dog Show including the most handsome dog, waggiest tail and the most appealing eyes to name a few!

Julie Dawes, Events and Recreation Co-ordinator at The Parks Trust said: “We are so pleased we are able to continue the Big Doggie Do with the support from the local community. Each year it grows and grows with around 1500 people attending.

“This year highlights include a display from HULA of dogs that need a home and Dog Agility performances. So put 28^th May in your diary and join us for a great day out for all the family.”

General admission is free, entry to each class in the Dog Show costs £1 per entry, the profit generated from the show will be donated to a chosen charity on the day.

Julie added: “It’s great that the money raised from the profits of the Dog Show goes to a local charity.  Last year, Dogs for the Disabled were the lucky recipients.”

The event will include, dog charity displays, refreshments and stalls, kids activities, the fun dog show and dog agility shows and exhibitors selling everything you might need for your four-legged friend.

Please park at Willen Lakeside Park, V10 Brickhill Street, parking charges apply.

For more information on The Big Doggie Do 2016 visit: http://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on/event-details/1309

The Alternative Rock n Roll Ball!!

by David Pibsworth

The Rock and Roll Ball - at Clifton Reynes. Come and join us at The first ball in the marquee in the Garden at The Robin Hood, Clifton Reynes, since Simon Horrocks took over as the new landlord. We are pleased to be working with Simon on some great fun events which we will keep affordable for everyone. The Rock and Roll Ball is £35 per head which includes a 3 course meal, and a top professional rock and roll band (Who David Pibworth Productions have worked with many times). There will be a prize for the best dressed rock and roll couple, although it's not obligatory to come in rock and roll dress of course. The main thing is to eat, drink, dance and be merry! David will be performing magic at the tables and a good night will be had by all. Tables of 10 are available although we are happy to put tables together if you just want to book a couple of tickets.  OTHER NEWS On the 24th and 25th June, Anna Wingerath and her team are presenting another 'Women In Comedy' at the Trinity Arts Centre in Bedford. Some of you may have seen this some years back in Milton Keynes and there are sketches by Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Catherine Tate and many others. Not to be missed! Please contact here for more details and you will be guided towards the box office. www.davidpibworth.com 01234 241357 The Workshop, Clickers Yard, Olney, Bucks,. MK46 5DX

Copyright © 2016 David Pibworth, All rights reserved.

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W/C May 15th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

MONDAY May 16th 10am "THE STICKS WITH TERRY SULLIVAN" - FEATURING JAY ASTON and JAMES FREEDMAN

Joining Terry Sullivan on this week’s Sticks show are Jay Aston, formerly of Bucks Fizz and James Freedman who is widely considered one of the world’s greatest pickpockets. An entertainer and an expert on stealth crime, he is the only person to have picked the pockets of the Mayor of London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England. No wonder then that his hands have been insured for £1 million, plus what’s on this week in MK and surrounding areas.

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TUESDAY May 17th: 10pm "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY – BOX SETS 2

Soundtracks continues dipping into some multi-disc sets of CDs.  We’ve got some from Elmer where the scores were all REJECTED! There’s more from Mancini and Jerry. There’s also Goblin and Ennio and we mark the anniversary of an eccentric.

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EVERYDAY PEOPLE WITH STEPHEN WHITTON - Saturday 2 - 3pm 

Exclusive interview with Henry Blofeld.

When you get the chance to interview an iconic broadcaster and legend of cricket commentary, whose internationally renowned catch-phrase is “my dear old thing” – how else would you expect the interview to start?

Henry Blofeld (Blowers) has been a stalwart of Test Match commentary for four decades and during that time his international travel, on and off-air antics and personal hobbies have enabled him to build an in-exhaustible source of stories and anecdotes. Couple that with being quintessentially an English gentlemen and his extremely courteous, witty and slightly eccentric zest for life, makes him a fascinating and very entertaining interviewee.

To coincide with his appearance at The Stables MK on Saturday 30^th April, alongside Peter Baxter, for the next leg of their Rogues on the Road tour, I had the immense pleasure and honour of interviewing “dear old” Blowers for my Everyday People show, Secklow Sounds 2pm Saturday.

Stephen Whitton

LIFESTYLE MK - TUESDAYS 7 - 9PM - BEST OF ...with Dr Audrey, Gill and Dave

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Put your best foot forward and join us this weekend for Milton Keynes’ Walking Festival 2016

by Laura Tarry

Join the Parks Trust staff and volunteers this weekend (Saturday 14^th May and Sunday 15^th May) for two days of walking events throughout the city for all ages and abilities.

The annual Walking Festival allows you to keep fit and enjoy the beautiful parks that Milton Keynes has to offer.

Walks are still available for a few days and times over the weekend, so book today!

Saturday 14 May 2016

Walk 1: Nordic Walking Taster Session
Free; 10am; 1 hour – Fully Booked

Walk 2: Oxley Park to Great Horwood Walk
Free; 10am; 6 hours; 10-12 miles – Fully Booked

Walk 3: Ouse Valley and Floodplain Forest Walk
Free; 10am; 1.5 hours; 3 miles

Walk 4: Great Linford Lakes Walk
Free; 10.30am; 3 hours; 6 miles

Walk 5: North Bucks Way to Whaddon Walk
Free; 11am; 3 hours; 4 miles

Walk 6: Woodland Walk
£1/person; 1.30pm; 1.5 hours; 2 miles

Walk 7: Saturday Swans Walk
Free; 2pm; 1 hour; 3 miles

Sunday 15 May 2016

Walk 8: North Loughton Valley to Furzton Walk
Free; 10am; 1 hour or 4 hours; Choice of 1.5 miles or 5 miles

Walk 9: Broughton, Broughton Woodlands and Nature Reserve Walk
Free; 11am; 2.5 hours; 4.7 miles

Walk 10: Stony in Bloom Walk
Free; 11am; 1.5 hours; 3 miles.

Walk 11: Caldecotte Lakes
Free; 11am; 1.5 hours; 3 miles

Walk 12: Ouzel Valley Walk
Free; 12 noon; 1.5 hours; 3.5 miles

Walk 13: Waterhall Park to Bow Brickhill Walk
£4/person (payable on the day, in aid of British Heart Foundation); 1.30pm; 3 hours; 5.5 miles

Walk 14: Linford Manor Park and Grand Union Canal
£1/person; 3pm; 2 hours; 4 miles

Walk 15: Self Guided Art and Nature Trail
Free; Anytime; Up to 2 hours; 3-4 miles

Julie Dawes, The Parks Trust Events & Recreation Co-ordinator said: “All of the walks will help you discover more about your local area and the specialist walks will encourage you to learn about our parks and woodlands. Try something new and join us on our Woodland Walk and learn about discovering signs of ancient woodland at Howe Park Wood!”

Please note dogs are not allowed on the walks, with the exceptions of walks 2, 8 and 14 where well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Booking is essential, to book visit our website at http://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on/event-details/1306