The Parks Trust’s Events in July 2010
Women’s Walking Network Thu 1 JulyExplore your local parks and meet new friends. Meet in the Artworks car park, Parklands, Great Linford.
Linford Manor Park, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 2:00, £1/person
MK4U Sat 3 – Sun 4 Jul
Milton Keynes’ only festival run by young people, for young people with live music, dance, arts and much more. Visit www.mk4u.org for details.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, 2:00 – 8:00, free
Easy Riders Sun 4 Jul
20 mile cycle ride around Linford lakes. Meet at the Elizabeth Square bandstand Queensway, Bletchley.
Linford Lakes, Milton Keynes, 10:00, free
Parks and Run Sun 4 Jul
Join a fun run and get fit. Runs of 2, 5 and 10km available. Meet in the car park by Broughton Fields School.
Broughton, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 12:00, free
Waggy Walk Sun 4 Jul
Get training advice as you walk, ideal for socialising both young and old dogs, and enjoy a new walking route in our parks. Meet in the car park, Simpson Road, Simpson, H9 Groveway.
Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog
Push ‘n’ Tone Mon 5 Jul
Come ‘push’ your buggy ‘n tone’ your body! Fun outdoor exercise with baby. Mothers need to have had their 6 week post natal check before attending. Meet at Campbell Park Pavilion, Silbury Boulevard.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:15, £2
Nutty About Nature Sat 10 Jul
Short course for adults: Introduction to butterfly identification. Meet at Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive. Booking essential call 01908 255379.
Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, 10:30 – 4:00, £10/person
Orienteering Sun 11 Jul
Learn how to use a map while having fun in the parks. Run by South Midlands Orienteering Club. Visit www.smoc.info for details. Meet in the car park, opposite the Bowl, V4 Watling Street.
Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes, 10.00 – 12.00, £3/person
Waggy Walk Puppy-Power Sun 11 Jul
Puppy-Power is just like the Waggy Walk but is designed especially for dogs under 12 months or toys and miniatures of any age. All are welcome to the original Waggy Walks too. Meet in the Peace Pagoda car park, V10 Brickhill Street.
North Willen, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog
Milton Keynes International Festival Fri 16 – Sun 25 Jul
10 extraordinary days of family events, music, theatre, dance, sound and visual arts installations at locations across central Milton Keynes. Visit www.ifmiltonkeynes.org for event details and tickets.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.
Big Doggie Do Sat 17 – Sun 18 Jul
Enjoy a bark in the park with dog displays, agility workshops, dog grooming, stalls and plenty of competitions. Park in the car park opposite the Bowl, V4 Watling Street.
Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes, 11:00 – 4:00, free
Waggy Walk Sun 18 Jul
Get training advice as you walk, ideal for socialising both young and old dogs, and enjoy a new walking route in our parks. Meet in the car park opposite the Bowl, V4 Watling Street.
Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog
World Picnic Sun 25 Jul
Celebrate the music, dance and cultures of the world. Bring a picnic and enjoy the live entertainment, outdoor theatre performances, workshops, artistic installations and food stalls. Park at John Lewis or Avebury Boulevard car parks.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, 1:00 – 6:00, free
Waggy ‘Fitness’ Walk Sun 25 Jul
Fitness Walk is designed to help improve you and your dog’s fitness level. We will be increasing fitness slowly but walking briskly. All are welcome to the original Waggy Walks too. Meet in the Water Garden car park, Newport Road, H7 Chaffron Way.
Ouzel Valley Park, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog
Pushchairs in the Park Tue 27 Jul
Join us for outdoor adventures whatever the weather. Mud pies, rustic crafts and woodland investigation. Pushchairs optional, wellies essential. Meet in the car park, opposite the Bowl, V4 Watling Street.
Furzton Lake, 10:00 – 11:30, free
Woodland Play Wed 28 Jul
Woodland crafts and play activities with MK Play Association. Activities are continuous throughout the session. Park at Enfield Chase or roadside at Breckland, V7 Saxon Street.
Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, 2:00 – 4:00, free
Romeo & Juliet Fri 30 Jul
Prepare for a magical open-air performance of Shakespeare’s enchanting love story of two star-crossed lovers. Bring a picnic, chair or blanket. Booking is essential call 01908 255379 for tickets or drop into the MK Theatre box office.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, 7.30pm, £7/adult, £5/child or £20/family of four
Night Hike Sat 31 Jul
Come and see the parks like you’ve never seen them before and watch the sun rise. Park at the Hanson Environmental Study Centre, Wolverton Road, near Great Linford.
Ouse Valley Park, Milton Keynes, Midnight – 5:30am, £1/person
For full details of all these events contact The Parks Trust on 01908 233600 or visit www.theparkstrust.com.