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11th June 2023

New not-for-profit cafe to support community projects in Milton Keynes

Namji Desi Cafe will open seven days a week in the heart of the new city. Namji's Desi Cafe – opening today Acorn House, MK Community Foundation House - is a not-for-profit eatery that will be run by Naseem Khan for the community. For the past 10 years restaurateur Naseem has been serving up food to those in need – giving away hundreds of hot meals to families and individuals in Milton Keynes every week. “Naseem and her charity have enabled me to continue supporting residents,” said Bianca Bendig-Ceesay, town councillor for Fullers Slade. “Her assistance has been vital when..

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9th June 2023

Willen Hospice offers July memorial service for families and friends

Family and friends whose loved one has died under the care of Willen Hospice are invited to join a memorial service on Monday 3rd July at 7pm. The multi-faith service, led by the Hospice Chaplain, Sarah Crane, will include a reading of the names of those who are being remembered, as well as photos to celebrate their lives. There will also be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Refreshments will be available after the service. Children are welcome to attend and there will be craft activities for them to take part in. Hosted in..

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6th June 2023

“I have always wanted our agency to be the best”

TFA Marketing has built a solid reputation from its base in the old Wolverton carriage works, with a strong emphasis on listening to their clients and keeping branding in-house. People have always been at the heart of TFA, the multi-award winning branding and creative marketing agency based in Milton Keynes. Managing director Darren Isaac has built a thriving agency which currently has a 28-strong team of professionals who boast an extensive range of skills and experience.  The agency’s divisions cover many individual services including brand, strategy, marketing, creative, advertising, web, digital and video. This wealth of experience and skills mean..

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6th June 2023

Celebrating wonderful volunteers!

To celebrate Volunteers' Week, The Parks Trust are acknowledging their volunteers' remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment. With a diverse range of roles and an ever-expanding community engagement programme, their volunteers have made a significant impact. With over 225 registered volunteers, The Parks Trust has witnessed the extraordinary power of collective effort. Each volunteer brings unique skills, knowledge, and passion to their role, enabling the charity to undertake a wide range of activities that benefit the parks and wider community. The Parks Trust’s main volunteering programme encompasses 12 distinct roles that cater to different interests and skill sets. Volunteer rangers and..

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6th June 2023

PROCEED WITH CAUTION Executors and Administrators Responsibilities – Claims Against an Estate

This article covers the legal duties of executors and administrators regarding claims against an estate, including creditor and beneficiary claims. It emphasises the importance of managing these claims properly to avoid legal consequences and potential risks and liabilities. Executors appointed under a Will of a deceased and Administrators appointed under the Rules of Intestacy (when there is no Will) should consider and be aware that claims can be made against an Estate within 6 months from the date of issue of a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration. The Executor/Administrator should caution against distributions out of an Estate from being made..

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6th June 2023

Make the move with the company you can trust

Take the stress out of a move by using a trusted removals company that can offer a range of services to meet your individual needs. Moving home or a business can be stressful, so it helps to use the services of a trusted removals company like Wards of Olney. The independent removal company has an impressive reputation dating back more than a century. It is currently run by twins; Mark and Christian Ward, grandsons to the company’s founder Fred Ward. While the company celebrates its heritage, clients can expect..

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5th June 2023

Raise a mug – and some dough! – to support Milton Keynes Hospital Charity for the 75th birthday of the NHS

Who doesn’t love a cuppa? And even better if it can do some good for our local community.   This July, Milton Keynes Hospital Charity is inviting people to join the annual NHS Big Tea – so why not put the kettle on and raise a cuppa and vital funds for our much-loved health service, which turns 75 this summer.  The NHS Big Tea is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign with the aim of celebrating the birthday of the NHS on 5 July and recognising the vital work of NHS charities in supporting our health service.  In hospitals, homes and local communities across the country, everyone..

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30th May 2023

Fun for all guaranteed at the return of Milton Keynes Museum’s Victorian Weekend

Step back in time and experience life the way it used to be when Milton Keynes Museum's popular Victorian Weekend returns this June 17 & 18. If you think school is tough now, you need to experience life as a pupil back then – and the Museum will be offering multiple mini-lessons in its school room each day. Mess about or back-chat the teacher at your peril! Feeling peckish? Welsh cakes will be cooked up in the Victorian Cottage, activities will be taking place in the Victorian Pharmacy and Victorian themed crafts will keep little history fans entertained across the..

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30th May 2023

Namji founder helps you to spice up your life!

The founder of Milton Keynes' award-winning restaurant Namji is sharing the secrets of her spicy success on a new YouTube channel. Naseem Khan, who won the coveted Curry Queen of the Year accolade at the 2022 Asian Food & Restaurant Awards, wants everyone to know how to cook mouth-watering Punjabi fare at home. “I get asked about our recipes so often at the restaurants and decided to share the skills I learned with everyone online. It's wonderful that people love my restaurants, but great food shouldn't be limited to nights out,” she said, “With a little learning, it can be an..

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30th May 2023

Would you like to take part in A Cabaret of Ideas at Milton Keynes International Festival 2023?

The art of conversation is sometimes lost in the 21st century, so this special event is an opportunity to stop and hear from the wild and wonderful people of Milton Keynes. Leave your smart phone in your pocket and take a journey into the lives of others. For one morning only, visitors will be invited to engage in a speed-learning event with fascinating thought leaders, experts and mavericks drawn from or who have a strong connection to our City. People from a wide range of life experiences and fields of expertise will gather on the morning of Saturday 29th July..

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15th May 2023

New Milton Keynes Kitchen Showroom opens

A brand-new showroom from German kitchen retailer, Kutchenhaus, has opened in the heart of Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes. Located conveniently on Aylesbury Street, Fenny Stratford, the showroom is managed by joint directors, kitchen specialist, Jazeer Yaseen, and award-winning kitchen designer, Farhana Begum. The pair have combined their passion and enthusiasm for design to officially launch the showroom and Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Milton Keynes, Mick and Mandy Legg, were recently present to officially inaugurate the start of the business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The expansive Milton Keynes showroom is over 2,000 sq. ft, laid out over two floors, and..

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10th May 2023

Willen Hospice urges people to talk about dying, death and grief

New research carried out by Willen Hospice highlights that 83% of people in Milton Keynes have experienced a bereavement in the last five years, yet only 19% of people find it very easy to talk to others about dying, death and grief. The research coincides with Dying Matters Awareness week which takes place from 8-14 May across the UK and aims to create a compassionate society where people are comfortable talking about death, dying and grief. The theme for this year’s awareness week is ‘Dying Matters at work.’ Rachael Withe, Willen Hospice Marketing and Communications Manager, says, “The stigma that..

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8th May 2023

Coronation Celebrations at Thornton College

Students at Thornton College celebrated King Charles III Coronation by sowing wildflower seeds in the newly created Coronation Corner of their Hedgehog Haven.  Lady Howe, Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire joined staff, Trustees and Eco Committee students to visit Coronation Corner and sow some wildflower seeds. Students shared information about the school’s commitment to the environment having achieved their Green School Eco Flag and the Gold Award for achieving a hedgehog friendly school. Last year the Eco Committee were saddened to hear about the reduction in hedgehog numbers across the UK and committed to work with The Hedgehog Preservation Trust to provide..

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6th May 2023

Could your family be crowned the face of Midsummer Place?

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new competition, the chance for families to become the centre’s ‘VIP’ family for a year! The competition to be crowned ‘Midsummer Place royalty’ opens on Coronation Day (6 May) and families could be in with the chance to be fashion trendsetters, food reviewers as well as the face of the centre. They will be invited to try new retailer food dishes, fashion the latest new season trends, appear in social media campaigns and bring a new exciting dimension to life and style at Midsummer Place. Marketing and Commercialisation..

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1st May 2023

Neville Chesters 1945-2023

The music world is mourning the loss of former road manager Neville Chesters, who passed away on April 27. He was 77 years old, writes Sammy Jones. Yorkshire born, Neville worked for some of the industry’s biggest players in music, a career that began in 1963 with The Merseybeats, which is when he first made the acquaintance of Lemmy Kilmister, who would of course go on to be the frontman with Motorhead. “I remember it well – we were playing at the Blackpool Palace Ballroom,” Neville told me during one anecdote laden conversation. Lemmy told Neville about his band, The..

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