Programming the Apollo Guidance Computer
Explore what it takes to program the Apollo Guidance Computer. Join us in a world before “best practices” and before “test-driven development”.
The National Museum of Computing
Month: April 2026
Dons, Wrens and Bombes
Tells the story of wartime codebreaking through the intertwined lives of the academics, operators, engineers and military leaders who shaped its impact.
The National Museum of Computing
Oak gall ink workshop: let’s explore the ancient magical ink!
In response to the current Saxon Exhibition, join artist in residence Jane Charles to discover the ancient ink made from Oak Galls.
Discover Bucks Museum
Own Family Story of Philip Lock
Philip Lock.was sentenced to 10 years transportation though never made it beyond Portsmouth, spending six years on a convict hulk.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Memories of Pianoforte/Simplex
Speaker: Colin Poole. Colin Poole worked as an Apprentice at Pianoforte/Simplex in the 1960s and will be sharing his memories of that time.
Roade Local History Society
Cream Teas
This fine church dates back to the 13th /14th century but was largely rebuilt in the early 17th century.
Friends of St Guthlac’s Church, Passenham
50 Years of Archaeology
Andy Chapman will look back at some of the highlights from a 6000-year-old Neolithic enclosure to medieval villages and Northampton Castle.
Potterspury History Group
Roman Irchester
The Roman Town of Irchester has long been identified on the south-east bank of the River Nene, underlying the present town of Irchester
Olney Archaeological Society
Butterflies and Moths
Speaker: Chris Bardell. £4.00 for non-members. Tea/coffee are available for purchase.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Playpals
Band of the MK U3A, playing 100 years of popular music. Donations to Hooke Heritage Project.
Third Tuesday Twelve Thirty