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Central Milton Keynes has been turning heads for over 50 years. With it’s love of the quirky and it’s off-the-wall stylish ways, it has always pushed the boundaries and has never been afraid to say “Yes” when everywhere else says “Why?”. This week, that avant-garde style can be seen front and centre on Midsummer Boulevard as some rather unusual pieces of office furniture have come into full bloom. These redundant filing cabinets were given a new lease of life by Bob Stones, Project Manager at MyMiltonKeynes. He had the idea of turning them into flowering pieces of street art – sanding..

Businesses are going head to head in the wettest, wildest, and what could be the most exciting challenge Milton Keynes has seen this year! Aqua Parcs at Willen Lake has launched its Walk-on-Water Business Challenge to crown the best organisation across the four counties – and by best, we mean the fastest - to complete the 250-metre inflatable assault course! Individuals taking part in the challenge will be asked to share – and therefore represent – the name of the business they work for. The speediest person at the end of the competition will get a whopping £250 cash for..

‘The Beach’ is back at leading shopping and leisure destination; centre:mk from 20th July – 1st September 2019, with a ‘Great British Seaside’ theme. Middleton Hall (outside John Lewis) has undergone another transformation into the UK’s largest ‘beach’ in an indoor shopping destination, made up of 102 tonnes of sand! The free to enter attraction has become a firm favourite amongst guests who have been eagerly enquiring about its return since the start of the year. ‘The Beach’ this year has brought in all the wonderful classics you'd hope to find at the great British seaside including; Punch & Judy shows, bungees,..

Recruitment is now underway at the new H&M logistics hub in Milton Keynes. The site, which is bringing 800 new jobs to the region, is currently looking for Logistics Associates that will play a crucial role at this centre.  Once operational, the 73,000 square metre Milton Keynes distribution centre will become the retailer’s first logistics hub to serve both its stores and online business, with a high degree of process supporting technology. As a Logistics Associate, new colleagues will have the opportunity make a direct contribution to the customer experience in store and online, using technology to make sure that..

McDonald’s is delighted to welcome Mark Lancaster MP to its Wolverton restaurant on Friday 12 July for the latest in its series of drop in sessions for constituents.  The drop-in session will run from 10am – 11am, and the local community are invited to pop in and “Meet with Mark”. These drop-in sessions are aimed at encouraging the Milton Keynes North community to interact with their local MP, whether it is just for a chat, or to try and resolve any issues or concerns a constituent may have.  After this, the next session is due to take place in September,..

An ambitious £70,000 renovation project to create improved facilities for clients at Capital Space’s Milton Keynes Business Centre has been completed on time, on budget – and with customers delighted with the result. “The renovations were designed to give our customers more of what they need to ensure the space works as effectively as possible for their growing businesses,” said Milton Keynes Business Centre manager, Matt Roberts.  “This is a renovation that’s about substance as well as style. The new lighting and décor certainly give MK Business Centre fresh appeal, while the impact of having a larger ‘meet-and-greet’ area has been..

From the idea stage to bringing a product or service to market, a business launch encompasses myriad steps. Darren Isaac, owner of TFA, offers his advice on starting the right way. I’ve been in business for over twenty years and, in that time, I’ve built five multi-million pound companies from scratch. People often ask me how I got started and say how they would love to run their own business, but they are quick to disregard it as a possibility, for one reason or another. ANYONE can start and build their own business, with next to no money, but most who..

It might be warm and sunny outside, but Willen Hospice is bringing Christmas to Milton Keynes on Saturday 27 July 2019. The Christmas in July sale is a chance for local shoppers to beat the festive rush by stocking up on Christmas gifts and decorations. There is also a chance to prepare for a sizzling summer with a huge array of pretty home essentials, brand new patio sets, novelty garden benches and garden accessories at low prices. Lynn Reeves, Area Retail Operations Manager said “We’re looking to clear space for the arrival of new stock and this is the perfect..

Quite unbelievably, there is a secret in Milton Keynes that both shoppers and local workers just may be unaware of. Meander through the market of fruit and veg, hear the stallholder cries and tinker through the trinkets and you will come across Urban Dhaba.  Dhaba, the term given to a relaxed eatery or truck stop on the side of a road, is where the home cooks prepare the most authentic food in India. They use fresh produce from the farms around them, using simple techniques and nothing artificial is added. It’s Indian food, just how Indian food actually is. Urban..

He was a founding father of Milton Keynes, and a true history maker, and now a new permanent exhibit at Milton Keynes Museum is ensuring that his incredible contributions and foresight are forever celebrated. Jock Campbell was the influential chair of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation. But that was only one part of an amazing life... John 'Jock' Middleton Campbell, Baron Campbell of Eskan was born in 1912. In the early stages of his career he took control of his family's sugar estates, in Guyana. He became chairman of the company, Booker Brothers, McConnell and Co. in 1952. His family's..

Transmitting live from the Islamic Centre in Coffee Hall, Ramadan FM helps connect Muslims across Milton Keynes and the world through our digital platforms and use of social media. Below is some more information about it which you may want to include. I hope this helps and that you will be able to feature it in the magazine. Ramadan FM first transmitted live in 2009 and was based on the principles of creating community cohesion and a way in which Muslims could connect with one another in Milton Keynes and raise awareness of what Islam is about to non-Muslims during..

Would you like to find out more about the acres of glorious parkland in Milton Keynes and the many ways you can enjoy what it has to offer from walking to music festivals to watersports…. Join us for our Annual Public Meeting to find out more about our charity and what we offer for the community of Milton Keynes. The meeting will be held on Thursday 18th July 2019 between 6-8pm at the Pavilion in the scenic setting of Campbell Park. The Trust’s Chief Executive, David Foster will give an update on 2018/19 and talk about the Charity’s exciting plans...

Throughout July, MyMiltonKeynes is serving up a FREE outdoor cinema experience in the very heart of Central Milton Keynes where you can watch live sport, TED Talk sessions and magical movies. From now until the end of July in the beautiful Fred Roche Gardens, located behind the City Church, you can kick back during the day in one of the free deckchairs and watch all the action from Wimbledon, plus later in the month they’ll show World Championship Swimming & Diving, BMX World Championship and the Open Golf. On Friday and Saturday evenings, My Cinema goes to the movies with..

A school in Milton Keynes has launched an innovative new service to help schools, and people who want to work in education, make their recruitment experience the best it can possibly be. RISE, operated by education specialists at St. Paul’s Catholic School, actively recruits, trains and supports potential candidates and offers tailored introductions to schools. Candidates, seeking employment as teaching or support staff, can register with RISE’s online Talent Pool and are contacted as soon as an appropriate vacancy becomes available. They can also benefit from expert advice on low cost, accessible training opportunities and guidance on how to become..

It was the dawn of a new era - and Rock 'n' Roll was the call! The 1950s brought dances alive as the youth tapped into the new phenomenon, and they dressed to impress too - out went floral chiffon dresses and stoles and in came poodle skirts and conical bras. Bill Haley and the Comets taught the youth to Rock Around the Clock, a young singer called Elvis Presley began to cause a phenomenon, and the big screen was dominated by stars including James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. And Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI, and became our..