Saturday- Local Christmas events

Yesterday we mentioned the Milton Keynes Museum's Victorian Christmas weekend, and on top of that, today we've got a whole selection of activities that are happening in the area this Saturday for you to enjoy.

All Saints Church Christmas Market and Bazaar: 10.30am-1pm @ Turvey Village Hall.

A great selection of Christmas treats, including preserves, artisan handicrafts, books, raffle, cakes, stationary, toys, plants and bulbs, jewellery, Christmas wreaths, cards and table decorations. There'll be fun for the kids too, with face painting, games and activities for all the family to enjoy. Homemade soup and rustic bread will be served from 11.45am. Admission is 50p for adults and children go free. All proceeds go to All Saints Church, Turvey.

Christmas Cracker: 2-4.30pm @ All Saints' Church, Loughton.

There will be a great variety on offer, including: Gifts and games for Christmas, vintage jewellery and handbags, handmade crafts, raffle, Father Christmas, children's competitions, cakes, books and Fairtrade products. Festive refreshments and mulled wine will be available.

Milton Keynes City Orchestra: 6-7.30pm @ Church of St Peter and St Paul, Newport Pagnell.

A programme of festive music, including classic Christmas favourites and traditional carols. The City orchestra brass will be joined by the Polymnia Choir, fresh from their European engagements, for a glorious musical celebration to mark the start of the Christmas countdown. Tickets cost £12 (no concessions)

Family Christmas Social: 6.45pm of 7pm start @ Lavendon Village Hall. 

There'll be fun for all the family, including an illusionist, fun and games, a two-course meal and a sing-song. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Tickets are £14 for adults and £7 for children over 10.

Olney Brass Christmas Concert: 7.30pm @ St Peter and St Paul's church, Olney. 

Come along for some festive tunes and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets are available on the door and cost £6 for adults, £5 for seniors and £2.50 for children.

Cheese and Wine party: 7.30pm @ Westbury Grange, Newport Pagnell.

Tickets cost £6 and include your first drink, butter, quizzes and singalong. All are welcome!

What's on this weekend in MK

There are a number of events for you to have a look at if you're interested this weekend.

During the day on Saturday, why not head over to the Milton Keynes Museum where there is a telephone and post office vehicle exhibition. Or Saturday and Sunday from midday there is a poetry book signing by Janet Furniss (nee Dennis) who is originally from Weston Underwood. This will be held at Cowpers Oak, Weston Underwood and costs £10.

Saturday night at the Carlton House Club there's a 'night of music' featuring The Bolivian Sunshine Dogs, Paul and Laura, Topped by ERROR 404. Tickets are £15 and the night is in support of the Sick Children's trust and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

At the Olney centre at 7.30pm the Windmill Singers are performing, hosted by the Friends of Cobbs Garden Surgery. Tickets are £10, including an interval drink. The Windmill singers from Bozeat will perform a concert of music including a variety of popular songs.

Whatever you end up doing this weekend, have a great one!