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Buckingham What’s On
June
Regular Events:
Every Tuesday Maids Moreton Community Cafe 9:30 -12:30pm at Maids Moreton Community Building (near the playing fields)
Every last Tuesday of the month B-Muses (The Buckingham Poets) at The Woolpack, 7:30pm. B-Muses is a local and open community for all who have a lyric to air or a poem to share. Take along a poem that you have written or read. For further details, contact Paul Moss at [email protected]
First Wednesday of every month BAFA (Buckingham Art for All) meet 10-12pm at the Community Centre.
Last Wednesday of every month Steeple Claydon Book Group at Molly’s Cafe 7:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday Clubs at St. Michael’s Church Parish room Steeple Claydon. Enjoy a cuppa, cake and biscuits. Chat or dream in a convivial atmosphere. Contact [email protected] or Pam 07885 223349/Anita 07960 891692 for info.
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June events
PRIDE WEEK
Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June
Buckingham Town Council is proud to be coordinating Buckingham’s very first official Pride Week and is inviting local organisations, businesses, and community groups to get involved. The initiative was proposed by The King’s Head and aims to bring the community together in celebration of inclusion, visibility, and pride across the town. To mark the beginning of Pride Month, the Town Council will once again raise the Pride flag on 1 June.
Various Pride Week events will run across town to celebrate Pride Week.
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Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence, this workshop will guide you through the basics in a relaxed and friendly environment. Cost is £55. Bring your own pattern and fabric; You’re welcome to come back and finish your project free of charge if you don’t complete it during the session; Email [email protected] for pattern suggestions.
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DINO DAY AT THE BUCKINGHAM RAILWAY CENTRE
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre)
Dino Day is back at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre! It shall be a ROAR-some day out that’s perfect for dino-mad children!! The dinosaurs will be taking over once again, with appearances from Echo the Velociraptor, Scar the Spinosaurus, baby dinosaurs, and the Centre is especially excited to welcome Bronwyn the Brontosaurus!! They’ll be out on the grass near the Visitor Centre throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to meet them up close and learn all about them from the friendly Rangers. There’s plenty more to enjoy there too, including steam train rides, the Railway Museum, model trains, and the miniature railway (£1.50 per person, under 3s go free), plus time to explore thebeautiful glass-roofed Visitor Centre.
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SIR JOHN VANBRUGH AND THE KIT-KAT CLUB. A LECTURE AT STOWE HOUSE
Thursday 11 June 6-8pm (Stowe House)
Ophelia Field, author of The Kit-Cat Club, and Vanbrugh biographer Rory Fraser discuss the Club’s under-appreciated centrality to Vanbrugh’s eclectic career and to British culture. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly. The event will proceed with a 45 minute talk followed by audience questions. Booking essential. Your free ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival.
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BUCKINGHAM REPAIR CAFE
The Buckingham Repair Cafe is a group of local volunteers on a mission to encourage the community to repair and reuse items that would otherwise be sent to waste and recycling. Take along your broken household items, small electricals, torn clothing and blunt tools to see if their team can fix them.
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BUCKINGHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL
Thursday 18-Sunday 21 June (Vinson Centre)
All tickets are now for Buckingham Literary Festival events are now on general sale! Join the Buckingham Literary Festival this summer for a festival filled with captivating conversation, creativity and inspiration. Tickets are available to purchase from the Buckingham Tourist Information Centre (Mon-Sat 10m-4pm) and from the Buckingham Bookshop.
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CELEBRATE BUCKINGHAM DAY
Saturday 20 June 11am-3pm (Bourton Park Paddock)
A great family event with so much to do: Ice creams; Free bouncy castle; Free bouncy obstacle course; Buckingham Ukulele Group; Free crafts and games; Charity and local trade stalls; Food and drink vendors; Country dancing; Tombola; Face painting
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ARMED FORCES DAY
Join the Mayor and the Town crier as the flag is raised at 10am outside the community centre. Then outside the Old Gaol until 1pm for: Live music; Local groups; Air cadets – interested in joining? Come and ask your questions; Chat to a veteran.
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TRUST10K RUN
Sunday 28 June 8:30-11am (Stowe Gardens)
A free 10k run through the grounds of Stowe Gardens that takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Trust10 events are all about the experience of running at National Trust places full of nature, beauty and history, whether you’re training for a challenge or looking for a sociable jog in the fresh air. The runs take place on the fourth Sunday of every month for an 8.30am registration and a 9am start. If monitoring your running time is important to you, please remember to bring your own timing device. Children over 14 years welcome, but all those competing under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential for this event.
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