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Thursday, September 9,2010 Please see inside for great SUBWAY deals South Celebrated songwriter goes solo – page 5 Solstice Glasto stars offer alternative rock – see page 5 Concert Book in to Torquay’s most infamous hotel courtesy of Fawlty Towers reopens MK Theatre of Comedy Tune into Mozart clarinet See page 3 concerto at Stables – page 3 Visit our website at www.miltonkeynes.co.uk for lots more leisure news and views SONGTIME THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS EYE- ‘EXPECT POPPING TO BE FUN FOR AMAZED’ ALLTHE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH FAMILY ★★★★★ ‘ENDLESSLY INDEPENDENT INVENTIVE. ‘A BSOLUTELY AWESOME’ WICKED AND EVENING NOTJUSTFOR STANDARD BOXOFFICE STARRING THE CHILDREN’ STEPH FEARON THE STAGE TUE 26 - 0844 8717652 (bkgfee) FROM BBC’S OVERTHE RAINBOW TUE 12- SAT30 GROUPSSALES01908 547609 TUE 14 -SAT 18 SEP SAT16OCT TUE 19-SAT 23 OCT OCT www.ambassadortickets.com/miltonkeynes(bkgfee) www.miltonkeynes.co.uk MK Citizen Go, Thursday, September 9, 2010 what’s on this week Dog show and pet pictures at Missing out on Rock Chorus could be bad for your health PEOPLE who have an interest in singing last year in Dunstable the choir has from 13 to 84, and of all abilities as well. But that’s not all. They have played at Hula day out with a choir with a difference are being gone from strength to strength with a The strong singers and less confident a number of charity events throughout invited to show off their skills with the repertoire of classic and contemporary singers work together to support each the year, and have already received a BID a fond farewell to the Rock Chorus. rock, pop, soul and gospel music. other and make a great sound. number of bookings for next year. summer with HULA Animal The autumn term starts on Of course I hear you say that there During this summer alone Rock Singing is scientifically proven to be Rescue’s Summer’s End Fete and Wednesday, September 15 from 8pm are plenty of choirs around but many of Chorus have appeared at the Bushey/ beneficial to people’s health as it helps Companion Dog Show on Sunday. to 9.30pm and every Wednesday them concentrate on classical or purely Oxhey Arts Festival, Dunstable’s Party to release endorphins which help to Proceeds from the event at evening thereafter for ten weeks at religious music but Rock Chorus choir in the Park, for Help for Heroes, The relieve stress. Glebe Farm in Aspley Guise will Wavendon Gate School, Gregories leader, Lauren Field, wanted to go in a Pepper Festival in Berkhamsted, The So what are you waiting for? Come be used to improve the welfare of Drive, Wavendon Gate. different direction and arrange great Bushey Festival, The Waterside Festival along to Wavendon Gate School on rescued animals. But what is the Rock Chorus I hear pop and rock songs for her choirs. in Great Linford, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Wednesday between 8pm and 9.30pm. The event will include a bouncy you ask? It is a choir with a difference. And there is no age range either. Mac Fest 2010 – for the Macintyre For more call 01582 668211 or visit castle and pet photo show. Yo u can Since they formed in September of Currently the group’s age range goes charity and Woburn’s Oyster Festival. www.rock-choris.com also meet rescued pets, ponies and farm animals. The fun starts at 12 midday and continues until 4.30pm. Enjoy humour Entry is just £2 for adults, £1 for accompanied children. Call 01908 It’s been a perfect 10 and hummus at 584000 or visit www.hularescue. org for further information. Turkish dinner TUCK into a Tu rkish dinner and Get the book, savour some jolly jokes and wining for Midsummer Place witticisms at the Cock & Bull Night of Humour on Wednesday. copy the design This is the second Night of IF your home could do with some Humour hosted by the Cock & Bull sprucing up this season, you can THE ‘new bit’ of the exhibitors and artists Society and it will take place at Yo rk get busy ‘changing rooms’ with city is finally starting to to show off their work House Centre, in Stony Stratford, the advice of Laurence Llewellyn show its age – but not in and shows. It is home from 8.30pm. Bowen tomorrow. a bad way. to work by some of the Silly songs, stories, poetry The flamboyant interior designer And during this most prestigious artists – or at the very least, verse – and will be visiting the Routeco Retail weekend Midsummer through Fringe MK traditional jokes will provide the Park in Winterhill to offer design Place will be throwing a Centre manager, puns. advice to customers at Moben special party, with a host Martin Hindson, said: Entrance is £6 and this includes Kitchens, Dolphin Bathrooms and of attractions planned. “We are all really both the meal, with a hummus Sharps Bedrooms. Throughout the excited about the 10th starter, and entertainment. As well as suggesting design weekend shoppers anniversary celebrations Bring your own drinks for a ideas, he will be signing copies of will be greeted by stilt and are sure it will be a low-budget night out packed full of his book. walkers, entertainers, spectacular event for loads of fun. The first 20 customers will face painters and all of our shoppers and Proceeds will go to Yo rk House receive a signed book for free. balloon shapers, and to retailers. and ‘Bring the Hungarians Back to Laurence will be there from coincide with the 10th “We can’t believe how Stony’. 2.30pm so arrive early. anniversary of tin, there quickly the time has Tickets are available from Yo rk will be a steel band gone by and are looking House Centre or from Well Past It, performing as well. forward to rewarding all in Stony Stratford. It is that easy Midsummer Place the efforts of our team Alternatively, email clayton@ was a £170 million as well as our valued cockandbull.org.uk for tickets or being Green development in the customers.” more information. Millennium year that created over 2,000 jobs, >For more Inspiration for THE Pitstone Green Museum will welcoming new brands information about be holding their final Open Day this such as Karen Millen, the celebrations Sunday, September 12. Debenhams and Gap. visit www. Africa in opera On the day their will be tractor BIG NEWS AT TEN: Midsummer Place is celbrating its 10th It has also become midsummerplace. THE Sherwood Coral Society will and trailer rides as well as the a popular place for co.uk. birthday with a weekend long party opportunity to visit and go inside a present a summer concert in aid of Lancaster Bomber cockpit, model Advantage Africa tomorrow. railways and Crossley gas and ‘Summer Sunday’ by Jospeth stationery engines. Horovitz is a comical, tragic, Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 Muster up a cheer for a hike or three pastoral soap operetta that will be for children. For more information performed alongside other pieces visit the website at http://website. PULL on your hiking boots and get a interest in local history will enjoy ‘The charity. Organisers are recommending ranging from Mozart to Mercer. lineone.net/~pitstonemus. spring in your step for the Newport History’, a six mile walk. Finally, serious Willen Hospice as a potential recipient. The concert will take place Muster 2010 on Saturday. walkers who want a more physically The entrance fee is £2 to cover at 8pm at Freeman Memorial Walkers at Newport Pagnell’s demanding test should opt for ‘The administrative costs and completion Methodist Church in Buckingham Wham Bam, it’s annual Muster will find themselves Challenge’, a 15 mile circular walk. certificates. There is no charge for Road in Bletchley. Admission is just spoilt for choice this year as course With support from the MK walkers under 14, but children must £6, with proceeds going to Olney- designer Keith Ya tes has devised three Community Foundation, residents who be accompanied by an adult and based charity Advantage Africa. festival time routes in and around the town and call themselves ‘The Levellers’ have appropriate clothing should be worn. The charity supports the its picturesque Ouse valley to suit organised the event. There will be prizes for the oldest inspirational ideas of Africans ENJOY live music and real ale as everyone, from experienced walking The Muster is a not-for-profit event walker, the youngest walker, largest and can be contacted on 01234 The Cock & Bull Society hosts the teams to tiny tots. that aims to improve community team and best fancy dress. Visit 711005. 5th WhamBam ThankYouLamb! For a quick three mile stroll, choose involvement, attract visitors and www.newportmuster.org for more Festival at The Lamb in Stoke ‘The Picnic’ route. Those with an encourage walkers to raise funds for information. Goldington on Saturday. Indian tradition The fun starts at 2.30pm and entry is just £5. Call 01908 551233 and top food for more information. Film buff paradise at Open University CURRY on with Calcutta Brasserie on Wednesday as the restaurant Celebrate ten THIS week sees the start of the 41st with ‘An Education’, Lyn Barbers’ the 2010/2011 season. Associate in Stony Stratford celebrates its season of the ever popular Open award-winning story of teenage life membership costs £15, allowing you second anniversary. years of peace Film Society. starring Carey Mulligan. to see each film for £3. Traditional Indian singers Aiming to show the best films It will screen at 6.15pm and 8pm Attend as a guest for just £5 – £4 and musicians will provide THE Milton Keynes Circle of Hearts from around the world, it will feature on Wednesday, September 15.