AGM
The AGM will be as brief as possible and blended into a slide show of MK WFA’s events and achievements during the year. Followed by a quiz.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
News
Living the Roman Countryside
Speaker: Michael Curtis, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester. Chair of the Northamptonshire Archaeological Society.
Olney Archaeological Society
Songs from the Trenches
The background and creation of some of the songs from the trenches written to boost morale, encourage enlistment and take the public’s mind off the war.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Pancake Race Day
Within the Museum collection are two hand bells, one of which still rings out loudly to start the race.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Repton and the Architects
This talk considers the work of Humphry Repton in relation to the development of his understanding of architectural style and theory.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
This special Valentine’s afternoon tea comprises delicious savouries, delicate patisserie and freshly baked scones, in the Bletchley Park Mansion.
Bletchley Park
The Jurassic World of Mary Anning
Aaron Hunter will introduce us to the young palaeontologist Mary Anning and discover how she searched the Jurassic rocks of England’s south coast.
Arts Society North Bucks
Warrior Women of the English Civil War 1642-51
Stephen Barker’s talk looks at six women who took part in the fighting, undertook spying missions and negotiated deals with politicians.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Racing to Victory
The Schneider Seaplane Races, held between WW1 and WW2, played a pivotal role in ensuring Britain had the fast aircraft needed to win the Battle of Britain.
Milton Keynes Aviation Society
90s Quiz Night
The quiz will begin at 7:30 pm with a bar available from 7.00 pm. £5.00 per person, children welcome when accompanied with an adult.
Discover Bucks Museum