Community Events in and around Great Linford Parish
Welcome to this month's edition of community news, where we highlight the vibrant events and activities happening across our parish and in neighbouring areas.
Milton Keynes Arts Centre is excited to introduce 'We Live Here', a new project inspired by last year’s Art and Mini-Bioblitz activities!
In June 2024, we welcomed ecologist Phillip Snell and artist Ciara Callaghan to lead an Art and Mini-Bioblitz near the underpasses connecting Beanhill and Netherfield. This event highlighted the importance of urban spaces as wildlife habitats and showcased the community’s enthusiasm for engaging with local biodiversity.
'We Live Here' continues this mission, offering opportunities for residents to rediscover the variety of species in their neighbourhoods and rethink how they interact with these spaces in thoughtful and imaginative ways. Through a range of workshops and events, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for their natural surroundings and the diverse life they support.
As part of the event, there will be family-friendly art activities led by artist Cathy Ebbels, designed to strengthen participants’ connection with nature. Cathy is an experienced artist and educator specializing in mosaic, collage, mixed media, drawing, and art education.
Stay tuned for more details on 'We Live Here' events and how to take part!
SAVE THE DATES!
Saturday 24 May | Leon Recreation Ground, Bletchley
Saturday 31 May | Peartree Pond, Great Linford
Saturday 7 June | Coffee Hall community Garden, Coffee Hall
Saturday 14 June | Fred Roche Gardens, CMK
FREE, 11:00am-5:00pm
More info coming soon!
This project is supported by Garfield Weston Foundation
Our volunteers visit schools on a weekly basis and listen to children read in a 1:1 environment.
On top of improving their reading skills, reading with a volunteer allows children to develop conversational and social skills as well as build their confidence.
In addition to offering much needed reading support for children within schools, volunteering can help to combat isolation and loneliness amongst the local community and our volunteers tell us their visits to schools are often the highlight of their week.
Indeed, lots of volunteers become invaluable members of the school community itself.
You can find out more about Schoolreaders and the amazing work we do by visiting our website at here.
Fully funded football sessions at Great Holm Community Centre.
More information could be found here.
For enquiries please email kickoffacademymk@gmail.com
Rainbow Family Centre May Half Term
Celebrating VE Day
Opening Parade
Staged entertainment
Dozens of vintage stalls
Indoor displays from the period
A living history museum
Re-enactors including the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill PM
A vintage fashion show
Outdoor displays
Singers and dancers from the period
Vintage car and military vehicle show
Dancing - dance floor Bury Common
Silver band
Assault Course
Battle of Britain exhibition trailer
Replica Hurricane display
Battle of Britain fly past
Children’s entertainment
More information on Facebook here
Please note that while we’re excited to share these opportunities, these events and activities are not organised by Great Linford Parish Council. Details may be subject to change, so we encourage you to confirm directly with the event organizers for the latest updates.
Stay connected, get involved, and make the most of what our community has to offer!
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