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September Events
Sat 01 Theatre District Pub Crawl
2000 hrs

Celebrate the start of September with a good old-fashioned pub crawl. Like drinking used to be! Meet in the Hogshead and we'll move on from there. If people are oiled enough by the end of the evening we could always dance the night away in the new Opus

Location: Theatre District, CMK
 
BBQ - The treck to Buckden
2000 hrs

This has been moved from the August bank holiday weekend due to lots of people being away, so come up the A1 and join me in my new house in Buckden for a housewarming BBQ. Call me for address & directions.

Location: My house, Buckden
 
Sun 02 Parks & Run
1000 hrs

We are back with the Parks and Run organised events, this time around Shenley. There will be 2 or 3k / 5k / 10k options. Let me know if you want to come and I'll organise meeting up etc. And I promise we won't get lost this time! ;-)

Location: Shenley Lodge
 
Football
1200 hrs

The season has restarted for the overpaid - but for the non-paid it just continues. See you at the Emerson Valley Playing Fields

Location: Emerson Valley
 
Leisurely Stroll - Salcey Forest
1400 hrs

Have a nice walk through the woods on the medium length trail. This should take under two hours. Hopefully the café will be open at the end for a nice cuppa and a cake. Meet by the playground.

Location: Salcey Forest
 
Sunday Runners
0945 hrs

Run 10K for Cancer Research. This is one of Tesco's 'Run 10K' events across the country, so you will need to register at www.cancerresearchuk10.co.uk. If you let me know you have registered, we can sort out car sharing etc. Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00am

Location: Stowe
 
Tue 04 Club Night - The Swan, Middleton
2000 hrs

Club Night @ The Swan in Middleton was a success last month so we're back there again this month! Those eagle-eyed members will notice it starts 30 mins earlier this month, which gives you more time to have a drink, chat and help to fill the October bulle

Location: Middleton
 
First Time Runners
1900 hrs

Meet at Livingstone Drive, first public car park on the right, ready to take on Willen Lakes! ;-) Don't forget your running shoes and water. These sessions are for people new to running though everyone is welcome ... distance will be between 2.5K and 5K.

Location: Willen Lake(s)
 
Wed 05 Committee meeting
2000 hrs

Any issues that you feel need discussing? Please let one of the committee members know. If anyone is considering joining the next committee feel free to come along and get a taster of what we get up to. Please call beforehand.

Location: TBC
 
Fri 07 Pub Night - All Bar One
2000 hrs

Join us for an end of week drink at All Bar One, CMK

Location: All Bar One, CMK
 
Sat 08 Picnic @ Emberton Park
1300 hrs

Make the most of the sunshine and pop over to Emberton Park for a picnic, laze and a wander around the lake. Meet on the grass opposite the café for 1pm and we'll find a nice spot for a lunch or ring for location if you're running late.

Location: Emberton Park, nr Olney
 
Pub Night - The Barge Inn
2000 hrs

Pub night @ The Barge Inn in Woolstone. A drink, a chat and a pud if you so desire.

Location: Woolstone
 
Sun 09 Linger with the Lemurs
1100 hrs

We are off to see the Lemurs and other friendly animals @ Whipsnade.

Location: Nr. Dunstable
 
Sunday Runners
0930 hrs

We'll either run round Willen or Caldecotte - approx 5K ... I will let people know via email. If you have a favourite run, let me know, we are open to new routes. This is more challenging than Tuesdays and is great for hangovers ;-)

Location:
 
Tue 11 First Time Runners
1900 hrs

Meet at Livingstone Drive, first public car park on the right, ready to take on Willen Lakes! ;-) Don't forget your running shoes and water. These sessions are for people new to running though everyone is welcome ... distance will be between 2.5K and 5K.

Location: Willen Lake(s)
 
Pub Night - Ye Olde Swan
2000 hrs

Come along and have a drink to brighten up you week at Ye Olde Swan, Woughton On The Green.

Location: Ye Olde Swan
 
Thu 13 Pub Night - Cannon Pub
2030 hrs

Join me for a mid-week drink as I host my first event - a pub night at The Cannon Pub in Newport Pagnell. Meet in the back room (annex to the pub) where they have live music - called a 'Jam session' which I always think of as jazz. But this is not just

Location: Newport Pagnell
 
Gourmet Book Club - The Plough
2000 hrs

Summer Reads, bring them along, those summer reads! ;-) Up to you if you want to put the Gourmet in ... The Plough has a nice bar menu selection. We'll sort out when we will have a proper Gourmet evening on the night.

Location: Simpson
 
Fri 14 Wine Lake
2000 hrs

Drink wine or beer or lemonade by the lake @ The Caldecotte Arms.

Location: Caldecotte
 
Camping in Malvern Hills Revisited
1700 hrs

After spectacular weather in Dover we've now decided Summer is here and what's more, it's going to last into September! As we got washed out of Malvern in the 'reel' Summer we thought we'd give it another shot. Details will follow by e-Group.

Location: Malvern, Worcs
 
Sat 15 Trip to British Museum
0000 hrs

China's world famous terracotta army is marching its way to our shores for an exciting and blockbuster display at the British Museum. Entry has to be pre-booked and 'tours' start approximately every 10mins. If there is a group of us we can get discounted

Location: British Museum
 
A-Z Pub (& Meal) Night - D
1930 hrs

OK, I admit I had some trouble this month finding a decent pub starting with D in MK. There seems to be a distinct lack of 'Dog & Ducks', 'Duke of Wellingtons', etc. So, I have had to bend the rules slightly - we're off to the Three Horseshoes, Drayton

Location: Drayton Parslow
 
Sun 16 Football
1200 hrs

The season has restarted for the overpaid - but for the non-paid it just continues. See you at the Emerson Valley Playing Fields

Location: Emerson Valley
 
Sunday Runners
0930 hrs

We'll either run round Willen or Caldecotte - approx 5K ... I will let people know via email. If you have a favourite run, let me know, we are open to new routes. This is more challenging than Tuesdays and is great for hangovers ;-)

Location:
 
Tue 18 First Time Runners
1900 hrs

Meet at Livingstone Drive, first public car park on the right, ready to take on Willen Lakes! ;-) Don't forget your running shoes and water. These sessions are for people new to running though everyone is welcome ... distance will be between 2.5K and 5K.

Location: Willen Lake(s)
 
Wed 19 New Members Night
2000 hrs

Come along to the Ship Ashore, Willen and meet some new members as well as catching up with some more familiar faces. Have a sneaky preview at the October bulletin. Make the most of the long summer evenings before the nights start to draw in. ;-)

Location: Ship Ashore, Willen
 
Thu 20 Curry Club
1930 hrs

Curry Club reconvenes, this month at the Raj Douth in Emerson Valley.

Location: Emerson Valley
 
Fri 21 Drinks by the Canal
2000 hrs

Friday night drink at The Navigator, Stoke Bruene. Don't worry, we'll sit inside if it rains!

Location: Stoke Bruerne
 
Murder in Practice
0000 hrs

Come and watch me and my Drama Club as we present a murder and a meal in Silsoe. I play Phyllida Fetlock - the riding school mistress. Am I the murderer? A prize is on offer if your guess correctly. Two course meal included in entry cost.

Location: Silsoe Village Hall
 
Sat 22 Charity 'Big BBQ'
1930 hrs

It's the start of British Food Fortnight, so what better way to mark the occasion than to have a BBQ. This is a nationwide fundraising event that Breast Cancer Campaign (BCC) are supporting. I will be asking for £5 from each person with all money going

Location: My house, Moulsoe
 
Sun 23 Hovis London Freewheelers
0000 hrs

Join me on a rare traffic-free ride around London - 14Kms. See Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, St Paul's Cathedral and the Mall. This is an event supported by Hovis encouraging people to 'get on ya bike'! ;-) Roads will

Location: London (Inner)
 
Sunday Runners
0930 hrs

We'll either run round Willen or Caldecotte - approx 5K ... I will let people know via email. If you have a favourite run, let me know, we are open to new routes. This is more challenging than Tuesdays and is great for hangovers ;-)

Location:
 
Tue 25 First Time Runners
1900 hrs

Meet at Livingstone Drive, first public car park on the right, ready to take on Willen Lakes! ;-) Don't forget your running shoes and water. These sessions are for people new to running though everyone is welcome ... distance will be between 2.5K and 5K.

Location: Willen Lake(s)
 
Thu 27 Sailing 'Come & Try It' & BBQ II
0000 hrs

After the successful trial run in July and due to popular request, come and give sailing another go. Instructors will be provided. B.Y.O. BBQ food and cheap beer in the clubhouse. Date and time to be confirmed - keep an eye on eGroups.

Location: Haversham Sailing Club
 
Fri 28 Get hot and spicy. . .
1930 hrs

Come and join me chomping on a chilli at Chiquitos! Fajitas, enchiladas, paella - they've got it all! Wash it down with a couple of cocktails and you have the start of a fun evening.

Location: Chiquitos, CMK
 
Today Sat 29 Vampire Rocks @ The Stables
2000 hrs

There isn't a formal description on www.thestables.org as yet, but it is a rock show by the bloke who does the Meatloaf tribute (and that was fabulous!). This is early notice of it. I am actually away that weekend so won't be going but am happy to organ

Location: The Stables, Wavendon
 
Today Pub Night - The Black Horse
2000 hrs

Have a drink and a chat in the pub. Meet up with some old friends and make some new ones.

Location: Gt. Linford
 
Sun 30 Football
1200 hrs

The season has restarted for the overpaid - but for the non-paid it just continues. See you at the Emerson Valley Playing Fields

Location: Emerson Valley
 
Sunday Runners
0930 hrs

We'll either run round Willen or Caldecotte - approx 5K ... I will let people know via email. If you have a favourite run, let me know, we are open to new routes. This is more challenging than Tuesdays and is great for hangovers ;-)

Location: