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Heritage Open DaysMilton Keynes

Free Events 11 - 14 September 2014

www.mkheritageopendays.com

WelcomeThe Milton Keynes area has featured onthe national timeline of history manytimes owing to its central location,connection to key transport andcommunication routes, innovativeapproach and ability to deliver many‘!rsts’ in the UK.

This summer we will once again be celebrating the unique artsand heritage of Milton Keynes with our Heritage Open Days,detailed in this booklet. Between 26th June and 14thSeptember Made in MK will showcase the unmissable eventsthat are taking place. There are opportunities to come alongto exhibitions, workshops, open days, craft events andperformances. Suitable for all ages. Many events will be free.

To !nd out more about the full event programme across thesummer visit www.aha-mk.org/madeinMK. You can alsofollow Made in MK on Twitter using #MadeinMK.

Discover Milton KeynesDiscover Milton Keynes o"ers city centre exhibitions, activities,lea#ets, and the latest What’s On information for HeritageOpen Days 2014. Located in Central Library on the !rst #oor.www.discovermiltonkeynes.co.uk

The Milton Keynes Collection is apartnership of !ve museums andheritage organisations who havejoined forces to:• Raise awareness of the rich history of Milton Keynes within

and beyond the ‘new’ city;• Win public and commercial support for its conservation,

interpretation and development;• Share resources and expertise in areas such as volunteering,

collections handling, governance and marketing; and• Inspire more people to get involved and help to secure this

unique heritage for future generations.• The partners are Bletchley Park, City

Discovery Centre, Cowper and NewtonMuseum, Living Archive and MiltonKeynes Museum. For further informationvisit; www.mkcollection.co.uk

Travel InformationTravel – Go Green, Be Healthy:Think of the environment and travel by bus, bike or on foot toactivities and events. For information about transport acrossthe borough visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/transport

Bus Routes to KeyVenues in Milton KeynesCentral City centre: All buses

North East Newport Pagnell: 1, 2, 24, 25, 40 & Olney: 21, 321North West Stony Stratford: 6, 89, 90/90A and

Wolverton: 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 33/33ASouth Bletchley: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 18, 19, 24, 25, 28, 32,

70, X31S Midlands Aylesbury: 150 Buckingham: 32, X5Other buses serve these and other areas, check online atwww.milton-keynes.gov.uk/transportUse Milton Keynes unique redways to bike or walk to yourvenues of choice. More information, maps and lea#ets areavailable from Discover Milton Keynes or www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/cyclemk

MKube is the information centre for bus,coach and train travel around Milton Keynesand beyond. Book National Express tickets.Pick up local bus service information andbook tickets. Book a day out in London,including open top bus tours. Getinformation about MK, plus great ideas forexciting days out… and much, much more:www.arrivabus.co.uk/mkube

Heritage Cycle TrailsSuggested starts at Willen Lake/Furzton Lake

Anytime - 4 circular trails to choose from

Maps, photos and descriptions on signi!cant sites ofhistoric interest. Walk/cycle to see our rich heritageacross the Borough.Lea#ets at libraries or heritage venues orwww.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/heritage_cycle_trails

Open Mon-Sat9am-5.30pmMidsummerBoulevard opp. thePoint

2014 Events listings People love their local area and so we have grouped events byfour areas within Milton Keynes and then by earliest date andtime of event. Events across Milton Keynes, or those outsidethe borough, have their own section at the end.

this denotes a Great War Commemoration Event

1. Magistrates Court - escorted visitMilton Keynes Magistrates Court Escorted visit to Milton Keynes Magistrates Court includinghistory and role of magistrates and courtroom observation.Date: Thursday 11 September, 9.30am - 1pm (dependant onCourt business)Location: Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, Silbury Boulevard,Milton Keynes MK9 2AJContact: Tony Lamming [email protected]

2. The Great War in 10 Objects: Talk by Kevin VartyLiving Archive MK: First World War CentenaryProjectA fascinating and authoritative talk by a local collector, aimed ata general audience, with First World War artefacts selected forthe wider story that they tell. Kevin's collection includes unusualand rare objects and he presents enthusiastic, engagingsnapshots of this world-changing event, as part of the centenaryyear commemoration. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Date: Thursday 11 September, 6.00pm - 7.00pmLocation: Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard, Saxon GateEast, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3HLContact: 01908 254204 to book


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3. The Great War RememberedLiving Archive MK An exhibition to commemorate the Great War.Featuring photographs, stories and artefacts from the MiltonKeynes area.Date: Thursday 11 September, 9.00am - 8.00pm; Friday 12September, 9.00am - 6.00pm; Saturday 13 September,9.00am - 5.00pmLocation: Discover Milton Keynes Showcase, Milton KeynesLibrary, 555 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3HLContact: 01908 322568, [email protected]

4. Walks around the Homeworld 1981exhibition siteBradwell Parish Heritage GroupA guided walk around theHomeworld 1981 exhibition siteon Bradwell Common, looking athow the buildings have fared overthirty plus years.Date: Friday 12 September,2.00pm and Sunday 14 September, 11.00amLocation: Meet where the Redway cycle path crosses thenorthern end of Coleshill Place, Bradwell Common (near no.47).Please park considerately on nearby streets.Contact: Dianne Sutton 01908 606256

5. Church of Christ the Cornerstone Open DayEcumenical Partnership of Christ the Cornerstone Guided tours of the City Centre Ecumenical Church includinglimited access to the third level beneath the dome. Exhibition ofpaintings, sculpture and archive materials. Review of the variedactivities which take place to serve the wide Milton Keynescommunity. Refreshments available. Pre-booking preferred.

Date: Friday 12September, 3.30pmLocation: Church ofChrist theCornerstone, 300Saxon Gate West,Central MiltonKeynes MK9 2ESContact: [email protected]

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6. Behind the Scenes at Festive RoadFestive RoadAn exhibition of amazingStreet Art: large carnivalstructures and sets fromour outdoor theatre showswill be on display as well as!lm of previous projects,walkabout characters andstilt walkers in costumes.Plus the opportunity to'have a go' at makingbeautiful things with recycled materials. Come and immerseyourself in the world of Festive Road.Date: Friday 12 September, 2.00pm - 5.00pm and Saturday 13September, 10.00am - 4.00pmLocation: 1st #oor, CentricMK, Foxhunter Drive, Linford Wood,Milton Keynes MK14 6GEContact: [email protected]

7. Milton Keynes Through the LensLiving Archive MKA glimpse of the history of Milton Keynes in moving imagescompiled from archive footage from 1940s to the present day.This hour long !lm shows some unique and entertaining footageof life before the new city was built as well as clips of MiltonKeynes in the early days.Date: Friday 12 September, 7.30pm - 9.00pmLocation: : Milton Keynes Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd, MiltonKeynes MK9 3QAContact: 01908 322568, [email protected]

8. Buszy Skate JamMake a Di"erenceCelebrating the skate culture inMilton Keynes, Make a Di"erenceare holding a skate jam at theworld famous Buszy Skate plaza.The event will feature a live DJand skate competition,celebrating 40 years of skating inMK. The Buszy Cafe will open alldays for refreshments.Date: Saturday 13 September2014, 12.00pm - 4.00pmLocation: The Buszy, 401Eldergate, Milton Keynes MK9 1LRContact: [email protected]

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9. Family History Workshop:Your First World War Ancestors Western Front Association (MK Branch)Do you need help in !nding out what your ancestors did duringWWI? Drop in with their information if you have it: full name, dateof birth, regiment or postal address. Members of the WFA willhelp you with further research, using library and online resources.In association with Living Archive MK, First World War CentenaryProject. No advanced booking required.Date: Saturday 13 September, 10.00am - 2.00pmLocation: Local Studies Library, Central Library, 555 SilburyBoulevard, Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3HLContact: www.wfamk.org.uk

10. Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference –30 Years On

Festive Road in association with MK CouncilTo celebrate 30 years of Boyd and Evans’ work ‘Fiction, Non-Fictionand Reference’ Festive Road have partnered with MK Council tobring the work to life. Performers and theatre practitioners willcreate and perform 2-3 minute vignettes based on scenarioswithin the work to create a 30 minute performance. This eventwill take place in the Central MK Library where the artworkcurrently hangs.Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, 1.00pmLocation: Central MK Library, 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire MK9 3HLContact: [email protected]

11. National Badminton Museum Open DayNational Badminton MuseumExhibition of badminton memorabilia normally on view in theNational Badminton Centre. Volunteers will be present to helpwith queries and the o$ce will give access to memorabilia instore, magazines, books etc.Date: Saturday 13 September 2014, 10.00am - 4.00pmLocation: National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, LoughtonLodge, Milton Keynes MK8 9LAContact: [email protected]

12. 1980s Eco-HomeBradwell Parish Heritage Group/SuperHomesView one of the Homeworld 1981 exhibition properties withrecent additional 'green' features.Date: Sunday 14 September, 11.00am - 5.00pmLocation: 46 Coleshill Place, Bradwell Common MK13 8DPContact: Dianne Sutton 01908 606256

Central

13. Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul,Newport Pagnell - Open Days Church of St Peter & St PaulWelcome to the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, NewportPagnell. We hope you enjoy your visit as you walk through in thefootsteps of the thousands of people who have visited andworshipped here over hundreds of years. You are welcome towalk around as you wish and take photographs. Tower notaccessible due to health and safety concerns.Date: Thursday 11 September 10.00am - 5.00pm; Friday 12September 10.00am - 12.00pm; Saturday 13 September9.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday 14 September 12.00pm - 4.00pm(Services 8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm)Location: High Street, Newport Pagnell MK16 8ARContact: Parish O$ce 07928 257409, [email protected],www.npparish.org.uk

14. Walks around the historic features ofNorthern Milton KeynesSave St Peters Church GroupVisitors are invited to take part in a 5 % mile walk which will takethem around some of the historic features of the northern edgeof Milton Keynes including the route of Newport Pagnell railwayand canal (Gi"ard Park) and the historic building of Great LinfordPark. The walk will also visit Bradwell Windmill and will followthe Grand Union Canal, across Stantonbury Meadows to visit theremains of St Peters Church, the site of Stanton Low village andmanor and Stanton Low Country Park.Date: Thursday 11 September, 10.30am and Saturday 13September, 10.30amLocation: Starting at 10.30am from Stonepit Field car park onWolverton Road between New Bradwell and Newport Pagnell.Sorry – no dogs.Contact: Nigel Wright [email protected]

15. Ruins of St Peters Church, Stanton LowSave St Peters Church GroupCome and visit the lovely remains of St Peters Church, StantonLow, a church dating back to the times of Henry the Second andRichard the Lionheart. It can now be found as an interesting setof ruins on the edge of the new Stanton Low Country Park.Date: Thursday 11 September - Sunday 14 September,11.00am – 1.00pmLocation: St Peters Church Ruin, Stanton Low o" WolvertonRoad and down the Grand Union Canal Towpath then take theright-hand track (Swan Way) to the Church. Parking is available inthe Black Horse Pub Car Park.Contact: [email protected]

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16. Discover local heritage at theCowper and Newton Museum, Olney

Cowper and NewtonMuseumSee William Cowper'sSummer House that hefondly called his 'versemanufactory' in ourbeautiful Georgiangarden. Learn aboutJohn Newton's'Amazing Grace' as wecommemorate the250th anniversary of his

curacy in St Peter & St Paul's Church. Exhibition of local WWIstories too.Date: Saturday 13 September - Sunday 14 September,10.30am - 4.30pm (last entry to museum 3.45pm)Location: Cowper and Newton Museum, Orchard Side, MarketPlace, Olney MK46 4AJ. Three main rooms have one or two stepsto them. Other rooms over three #oors. Wheelchair access to thegardens.Contact: [email protected] 711516

17. Exhibition of WWI Servicemenfrom North Crawley and Village Walk North Crawley Historical SocietyAn exhibition detailing the servicemen from the village whoserved in WWI. Also a village walk in the afternoon - advancedbooking required. There are two steps to the entrance but aportable ramp is available.Date: Saturday 13 September, 11.00am - 4.00pm (Exhibition),2.00pm - 4.00pm (Village Walk)Location: The Village Hall, High Street, North Crawley MK16 9LHContact: Booking for walk: 01234 391205,cs@northcrawleyhistorical society.co.uk

18. Chandos Hall Museum Open DayNewport Pagnell Historical SocietyAn exhibition of archaeology and local !nds, plus a display ofother items of local interest.Date: Sunday 14 September, 2.00pm - 4.00pmLocation: Behind 52/54 Silver Street, Newport Pagnell MK16 0ENThere are two steps to the entrance but a portable ramp isavailable.Contact: [email protected] 01908 610837

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19. Heritage Hunters - Willen Lake WalkA walk designed by Willen Primary School children.Approx 45 minutes long and wheelchair friendly. It explains thehistory of buildings and how newer areas came into being.Lea#et available to download from www.mkheritage.co.uk/mkha/mkha/about-us/tours-trails.html and click on Willen Lakepdf.Date: anytime, self guidedLocation: Willen Lake, Milton Keynes MK15 0DSContact: www.mkheritage.co.uk

20. Virtual Tour of Olney Market PlaceOlney & District Historical SocietyThe tour of the Market Place primarily covers the period 1800 to1940 but is constantly developing to cover the period up to themid 1970s.Date: Anytime, self guidedLocation: www.mkheritage.co.uk/odhs/mptour/tourframe.html

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21. Milton Keynes Museum, Open Days andAnnual Beer FestivalMilton Keynes MuseumVictorian farmhouse and school room, street of shops, workingtelephones, Hall of Transport and much more in a beautifulsetting of an historical Victorian Model Farm site that was oncepart of Dr John Radcli"e's Estate. Visitors will also be invited tothe Annual Beer Festival - a selection of real ales and cideravailable for purchase. BBQ included.Date: Thursday 11 September and Friday 12 September11.00am - 4.30pm; Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14September 11.00am - 6.00pm Location: McConnell Drive, Wolverton MK12 5ELContact: 01908 316222, [email protected]

22. MK Recycling Factory -History and Tour celebrating 21st AnniversaryMilton Keynes Council Recycling Department Recycling has been part of the unique, forward-thinking identityof Milton Keynes for 21 years. Find out more about past, presentand future recycling initiatives here in Milton Keynes with apresentation and tour of the Recycling Factory. Visit is suitablefor adults and children over 8 years old. Booking essential. Date: Thursday 11 September, 6.30pm - 8.00pm; Friday 12September, 1.30pm - 3.00pm; Saturday 13 September,10.00am - 11.30amLocation: The Materials Recycling Facility, Colts Holm Road, OldWolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5QDThe facility is accessible to wheelchairs. The Education Room ison the !rst #oor - lift access available.Contact: To book your place visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/mrf Sarah Spicer 01908 252312,[email protected]

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Thursday 11 September

9.30am - 1.00pm6.00pm - 7.00pm9.00am - 8.00pm

10.00am - 5.00pm10.30am

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11.00am - 4.30pm6.30pm - 8.00pm

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10.00am - 4.00pm7.30am - 10.30pm

10.00am - 4.00pm

For full details please check brochure1. Magistrates Court - escorted visit2. The Great War in 10 Objects: Talk by Kevin Varty3. The Great War Remembered4. Walks around the Homeworld 1981 exhibition site5. Church of Christ the Cornerstone Open Day6. Behind the Scenes at Festive Road7. Milton Keynes Through the Lens8. Buszy Skate Jam9. Family History Workshop: Your First World War Ancestors10. Fiction, Non-Fiction and Reference – 30 Years On11. National Badminton Museum Open Day12. 1980s Eco-Home13. Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, Newport Pagnell - Open Days 14. Walks around the historic features of Northern Milton Keynes15. Ruins of St Peters Church, Stanton Low16. Discover local heritage at the Cowper and Newton Museum, Olney17. Exhibition of WWI Servicemen from North Crawley and Village Walk18. Chandos Hall Museum Open Day19. Heritage Hunters - Willen Lake Walk20. Virtual Tour of Olney Market Place21. Milton Keynes Museum, Open Days and Annual Beer Festival22. MK Recycling Factory - History and Tour celebrating 21st Anniversary23. Bradwell Parish Heritage Exhibition24. Bradwell Windmill Open Day25. View!nder26. The 12th Cock & Bull Real Beer and Cider Festival27. Bradwell Abbey Medieval Family Fun Day28. Easy Riders29. First World War Commemoration 30. Lost Track of Time Railway Walk31. Stony Stratford Town and Riverside Walk32. Bletchley Park Community Days33. Memories of Bletchley Railway Station34. Ranger Ramble - Ouzel Valley Park35. Code-Breaking36. Open Studios and Exhibition at Inter-Action MK37. Women's Football - a brief history38. Ring of Steel Viewing39. Monks, Manors, Mills and More - An Ouzel Valley Heritage Hike40. Bow Brickhill All Saints Church and Tower Open Day41. Bark in the Park - Tattenhoe Valley42. An Exhibition of work by Lesley Humphreys43. Shakespeare in the Garden44. Simpson during World War I 45. Buckingham Canal Heritage Walk46. Buckingham goes to War Exhibition 47. Serving King and Country - the e"ects of the First World War48. Sounds of Georgian Stowe49. MK Heritage Cycle Trails50. MKHA Tours and Trails on website

Friday 12 September

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Anytime - Self GuidedAnytime - Self Guided



23. Bradwell Parish Heritage ExhibitionBradwell Parish Heritage GroupA display of pictures, maps, documents and other items relatingto the Bradwell Parish area: Bradwell Village, Bradwell Abbey,Heelands, Bradwell Common and Rooksley.Date: Saturday 13 September, 2.00pm - 4.00pmLocation: Lecture Theatre, City Discovery Centre, BradwellAbbey MK13 9APContact: City Discovery Centre 01908 227229

24. Bradwell Windmill Open DayMilton Keynes MuseumEarly 1800’s windmill, newly restored to working order, millingeither by wind-power or electric motor. Upper #oor accessed bysteep stairs.Date: Saturday 13 Septemberand Sunday 14 September1.30pm - 4.30pmLocation: Nightingale Crescent,Bradville MK13 7UEContact: 01908 316222,[email protected]

25. View!nderThe Drawing Machine/Milton Keynes Arts CentreIn this fun family drawing activity for all abilities, participants willuse one of The Drawing Machine's giant 'view!nder' screens tothink about alternative ways of looking at and documenting theunique heritage site of Milton Keynes Arts Centre. They will alsohave the opportunity to make their own hand held view!nder toput their newly acquired drawing skills in perspective. Bookingis essential. Date: Saturday 13 September, 10.30am - 12.30pmLocation: MiltonKeynes ArtsCentre, Parklands,Great Linford,Milton KeynesMK14 5DZContact:01908 608108,[email protected]

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26. The 12th Cock & Bull Real Beer andCider FestivalYork House CentreTwo dozen real beers and ciders - mostly from the local regionand wines and juices courtesy of the local Fairtrade group(charge for drinks). Free entry to enjoy music and spoken wordentertainment from local performers and the opportunity for atour of our Grade II listed building.Date: Friday 12 September and Saturday 13 September,12.00 noon - 11.00pmLocation: York House, London Road, Stony Stratford MK11 1JQContact: 01908 563361, [email protected],www.york-house.org.uk

27. Bradwell Abbey Medieval Family Fun DayMilton Keynes City Discovery CentreMedieval family fun and activities - archery for all, birds of prey,costumes, Medieval re-enactors and encampment, arts and craftactivities, stalls, face painting, bouncy castle and range of games,hog roast and food, tea/co"ee and cakes.Date: Sunday 14 September, 11.00am - 4.00pmLocation: Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive, Milton Keynes MK13 9APAccess to most buildings with some undulating terrain and grassfor open air/outdoor events. Chapel of St Mary access restricteddue to terrain.Contact: 01908 227229, [email protected]

28. Easy RidersThe Parks Trust30 mile cycle ride using country lanes and tracks to Salcey Forest.No booking required.Date: Sunday 14 September, 10.00amLocation: Meet at Wolverton Railway Station.Contact: 01908 233600, [email protected]

29. First World War Commemoration Wolverton and Greenleys Town CouncilThere will be a short service at the War Memorialin The Square, Wolverton. Followed by a parade to the siteknown as Wolverton Works on Stratford Road. A plaque will beunveiled listing the names of the men who left their jobs atWolverton Works to !ght for the country and lost their lives in theFirst World War.Date: Sunday 14 September, 10.30amLocation: War Memorial, The Square, Wolverton, MK12 5DGContact: Dianne Bowyer, Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council01908 793364, [email protected]

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30. Lost Track of Time Railway WalkThe Railway Walk passes many historic locations that help tochart the evolution of the area, from Neolithic through Roman,Medieval and Industrial Revolution to present day. Along theroute there are a variety of habitats; woodland, canal, species richgrassland and hedgerows to enjoy. Whether you walk orcycle the full route or use part of it to connect with other sites,the Railway Walk o"ers a tranquil escape and a slice throughhistory. E-lea#et available at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/heritage(look for ‘Trails, Guides and Walks - Walking and Cycling Trails -Railway Walks lea#et)Date: anytime, self guidedLocation: Trail between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell

31. Stony Stratford Town and Riverside WalkStony Stratford Business AssociationColourful lea#et produced by Stony Stratford BusinessAssociation, leading you around the fascinating history of theoldest buildings.Lea#ets from Library (upstairs) or download fromwww.stonystratford.gov.uk/Visit_The_Area/Visitor_essentialsWebsite also has seven other short heritage walks.Date: anytime, self guidedLocation: Market Square, Stony Stratford MK11 1YAContact: [email protected]

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32. Bletchley Park Community DaysBletchley Park TrustBletchley Park will be getting into the spirit of Heritage OpenDays by o"ering free entry to Milton Keynes residents andcelebrating the history which makes local communities andneighbourhoods special. To qualify for free entry please providea utility bill or proof of address showing an MK postcode.Date: Thursday 11 September - Sunday 14 September,9.30am - 5.00pmLocation: Bletchley Park, The Mansion, Bletchley Park,Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EBContact: 01908 640404, www.bletchleypark.org.uk,[email protected]

33. Memories of Bletchley Railway StationBletchley Community HeritageAn exhibition of photos and memorabilia which give an insightinto life at Bletchley Railway Station. It features stories from theworkers who kept the trains running, through to the time whensteam trains became a nostalgic pleasure.Date: Thursday 11 September - Friday 12 September, 9.00am -5.30pm; Saturday 13 September, 9.00am - 1.00pmLocation: Bletchley Library, West!eld Road, BletchleyMK2 2RAContact:[email protected]

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34. Ranger Ramble - Ouzel Valley ParkThe Parks TrustWalk this way with theParks Trust rangers for anevening ramble throughthe parks. Walk durationabout 1.5 hours. £1 perperson or free onpresentation of this lea#et.Booking not required.Date: Thursday 11September, 6.00pm -7.30pmLocation: Ouzel ValleyPark. Park in the car parkopposite the water gardenon Newport Road,Woughton on the Greeno" H7 Cha"ron WayContact: 01908 233600, [email protected]

35. Code-BreakingBletchley LibraryTalk given by Tom Brigg, Education O$cer, Bletchley ParkMuseum on Code-Breaking.Date: Thursday 11 September, 6.00pm - 7.00pmLocation: Bletchley Library, West!eld Rd, Bletchley MK2 2RAContact: 01908 372797 [email protected]

36. Open Studios and Exhibition atInter-Action MKInter- Action MK

Inter-Action MK'sresident artist willhave their studiosopen and there will bean exhibition of workin our art room space. Date: Thursday 11 -Friday 12 September,10.00am - 4.00pm;Saturday 13 - Sunday14 September,10.00am - 2.00pm

Location: The Old Rectory, Waterside, Peartree Bridge, MiltonKeynes MK6 3EJContact: Adrian Pinckard [email protected]

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37. Women's Football - a brief historyOur Sporting Life MK PartnersA small exhibition thatcelebrates the hosting of the2014 Women's FA Cup Final atStadium:MK. Outlining thestory of the women's gamesince the !rst recorded matchof 1895. Artefacts include the2014 Berks and Bucks FASenior Women's Cup won byMK Dons Ladies and formerinternational goalkeeper, JoFletcher's, England Cap.Date: Thursday 11September - Sunday 14September,7.30am - 10.30pmLocation: Pitchside Bar 2nd Floor, DoubleTree Hilton Hotel,Stadium:MK, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST

38. Ring of Steel ViewingMK Dons SET (Sport and Education Trust)An opportunity to look at the display of photos that are aroundthe Concourse. These are school photos as well as individualphotos.Date: Friday 12 September, 8.30am - 5.00pmLocation: StadiumMK, Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes MK1 ISTContact: Stefanie Du"y 01908 622886,stefanie.du"[email protected]

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39. Monks, Manors, Mills and More -An Ouzel Valley Heritage HikeConservation & Archaeology Team, MK CouncilJoin the Council's archaeologist on a hike back in time throughthe scenic Ouzel Valley and learn about the former inhabitantsfrom the Mesolithic to the Medieval periods. Advanced bookingrequired. Surfaced and un-surfaced paths, some steps and roadcrossings. Stout walking shoes or boots must be worn plus wetweather gear if rain is forecast.Date: Saturday 13 September, 1.30pm - 5.00pmLocation: Meet in the free car park on Monellan Grove just o"the H10 Bletcham Way MK7 8AD. OS NGR SP891 354Contact: Nick Crank, Senior Archaeologist 01908 254259,[email protected]

40. Bow Brickhill All Saints Church andTower Open Day

All Saints Church, Bow BrickhillThe Church Tower will be open forstunning views over the city andsurrounding countryside. Somedocuments, photographs and extracts ofchurch registers on display.Tea and cakes for sale.Date: Saturday 13 September, 10.00am- 4.30pmLocation: Bow Brickhill All Saints, ChurchRoad, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire,MK17 9LQ

Contact: [email protected]

41. Bark in the Park -Tattenhoe ValleyThe Parks TrustBring your four-leggedfriend along to meet otherdogs and discover a newdog walking route. Walksnormally 1.5 hour durationwith on lead and o" leadwalking. £1 per person orfree on presentation of this lea#et. All age ranges (human). Notsuitable for puppies under 6 months old.Date: Saturday 13 September, 10.00amLocation: Tattenhoe Valley. Meet in car park o" RosemullionAvenue, Tattenhoe o" V2 Tattenhoe Street.Contact: 01908 233600, [email protected]

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42. An Exhibition of work by Lesley HumphreysWestbury Arts CentreWe will be opening to thepublic with performances,exhibitions and openstudios taking place overthe weekend. Artist LesleyHumphreys will beexhibiting her recentproject. This intenselypersonal body of work deals with the memoirs and memory ofEileen. This exhibition shows large scale pieces of art that showthe di"erent aspects of Eileen's life with edited audioaccompaniment. There is access to the barn by a small ramp andthe gardens are accessible, although there is a gravel drive.Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, 10.00am - 4.00pmLocation: Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley WoodMK5 6AAContact: Julie LeFevre 01908 501214,[email protected]

43. Shakespeare in the GardenWestbury Arts CentreWe will be open to the public with performances, exhibitions andopen studios taking place over the weekend. The weekend willsee daily performances of Shakespeare's Playlets performed onthe lawn by a host of fantastic local actors (or in the Barn if theweather is wet!) There is access to the barn by a small ramp andthe gardens are accessible, although there is a gravel drive.Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, 3.00pmLocation: Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley WoodMK5 6AAContact: Julie LeFevre 01908 501214,[email protected]

44. Simpson during World War I Simpson Historical GroupA guided walk around the village of Simpson,identifying places and people of signi!cance 100years ago. An exhibition of contemporary photographs and othermemorabilia will be displayed in Simpson Village Hall. Bookingnot necessary although advanced notice of attendance would bepreferred. Ramp access to Village Hall. Most of the walk will bealong established pathways. Date: Sunday 14 September, 2.30pm - 4.00pmLocation: Simpson Village Hall, Simpson MK6 3ADContact: [email protected]

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45. Buckingham Canal Heritage WalkBuckingham Canal SocietyJoin members of the Buckingham Canal Society for a !ve milewalk and learn more about the history and heritage of theBuckingham Canal and the society’s future plan to restore it.Everybody welcome. Date: Sunday 14 September, 2.00pmLocation: Meet at Cosgrove Lock, Grand Union Canal. Park inLock Lane, Cosgrove MK19 7JR. Walk is along towpath andfootpaths. Wheelchair access may be di$cult.Contact: 01908 661217, [email protected]

46. Buckingham goes toWar Exhibition Buckingham Old Gaol TrustAn exhibition on recruitment inBuckingham at the outbreak ofWWI with a map showing thehomes of the dead from thetown and the battles wherethey fell. Free entry to ExerciseYard only, normal admissioncharges for museum.Date: Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 September, 10.00am - 4.00pmLocation: : Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, BuckinghamMK18 1JX. Wheelchair access available, otherwise two steps.No on-site parking.Contact: : [email protected]

47. Serving King and Country -the e"ects of the First World Waron a small rural Parish Deanshanger Village Heritage Society (DVHS)

An exhibition about our Parish1913-1920 by the DeanshangerVillage Heritage Society and theFriends of St Guthlac's, Passenham.Please bring along and share withus your family history andmemorabilia from the First WorldWar. Even if you're not native tothe area, your history travels with

you and we'd really like to know about it!Date: Saturday 13 September, 12.00pm - 4.00pmLocation: Deanshanger Memorial Community Centre, LittleLondon, Deanshanger MK19 6HTContact: Jennie Dott, DVHS Secretary 01908 564725

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48. Sounds of Georgian StoweNational Trust Stowe, Stowe House Preservation Trust, TheLandmark Trust in partnership In Georgian England, the public pleasure gardens were the crazeof the age. Experience the sights and sounds of an 18th Centuryestate, designed for lavish entertaining. This is the !rstopportunity to discover the complete Stowe experience free ofcharge including entry to the House, Grounds and GothicTemple. Free family fun trail available on arrival. No pre-bookingrequired. Access via National Trust Gardens - uneven terrain. Toarrange disabled access, please telephone 01280 818002 inadvance of your visit.Date: Saturday 13 September 2014, 10.00am - 6.00pmLocation: New Inn, Stowe, Buckingham MK18 5EQContact: 01280 817156, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe

49. MK Heritage Cycle TrailsDestination MK Milton Keynes has four Heritage Cycle Trails that allow visitors totake in a di"erent view of the city. The Heritage Cycle Trails allstart from Willen Lake but can be joined at any point on the routeand explore some of the interesting outdoor areas that MiltonKeynes has to o"er.Date: Anytime, self guidedLocation: Citywide, North East MK, Ouzel Valley andNorth West MKContact: www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/What-to-do/Sports-and-Activities/Cycling-in-Milton-Keynes/Heritage-Cycle-Trails

50. MKHA Tours and Trails on websiteMK Heritage Association Virtual tours of Milton Keynes villages, towns, churches andhistoric buildings.Download from www.mkheritage.co.uk/mkha/mkha/about-us/tours-trails.htmlDate: Anytime, self guidedLocation: variousContact: www.mkheritage.co.uk

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Milton Keynes Heritage UnitThe Heritage Unit is the strategic team responsible for deliveringMilton Keynes Heritage Open Days, the Milton Keynes HeritageStrategy 2008-2013 and for developing museum and archiveprovision in the borough. For more information see:www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/heritage

Get InvolvedWe value your thoughts and comments on Heritage Open Daysincluding any ideas for future events. To tell us more contact theHeritage Unit at the Council in the following ways:Tel: 01908 253884Email: [email protected]

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