This weekend: What's on

Bad Manners and The Bighead @ Bedford Corn Exchange. Friday 20th Feb. 7.30pm

Bad Manners return to the Bedford Corn exchange with a night of full on Ska antics. Bad Manners were at their peak in the late 1970s and 80s, with 111 weeks spent in the UK Singles Chart between 1980 and 1983. Their outlandish frontman, Buster Bloodvessel was one of the main reasons for their notoriety, getting them banned from Top of The Pops among others. The show is sure to be entertaining, and tickets cost £20.

Stunt Fest @ Santa Pod Raceway. Saturday 21st Feb, 10.30-4.30pm

Come along to enjoy an afternoon of great stunts for all the family, featuring some of the top UK stunts and riders. Gates open at 10.30am, with the main stunt attractions from 12.30pm. There are a variety of attractions to keep you entertained, including Monster truck, motorcycle freestyle stunt riders, drift rides, car football and much more. As well as all of the driving entertainment, there will also be funfair rides, kids entertainment including face painting, and a full bar and catering facilities. Tickets are available on the door at £15 for the day or £25 to camp overnight. Watch a video from last year's event below!

Cock and Bull Real Beer Festival @ Stony Stratford. Friday 20th-Saturday 21st Feb, 12-11pm 

This year is the 13th beer festival at York House in Stony Stratford, with an array of real beers and ciders, mostly from local breweries. There will also be a selection of Fairtrade wines, juices and snacks. Gourmet burgers and sausages will be available on both Friday and Saturday evening from Devine Catering, and the mighty Kobold will be providing musical entertainment on Saturday evening from around 8.30pm. Free entry.

Digitalis Day of 3D Printing @ Kingston Library. Saturday 21st Feb, 11am-4pm

This is set to be a fascinating day of learning about this new technology and seeing first-hand how it works. Create ideas in digital space and see how they are brought into the real world. Tickets are £5 in advance, and places are limited so do book your place by calling 01908 282720.

Annual 80/20 Lavendon Village Charity Auction @ Lavendon Village Hall. Sunday 22nd Feb, 12.30pm

A sale of furniture and effects. Viewing is from 10am and the auction begins at 12.30pm. Please contact Pam or Ron if you have anything to sell, on 01234 240772. Refreshments will be available.  

If you know of any other events going on in the Milton keynes area, please do share them with us! 

Fireworks- What's on nearby this November?

There are plenty of events to choose from in and around Milton Keynes this November, don't miss out on some fireworks and bonfires!

Turvey Village Firework Display, Saturday 1st November @ Turvey Village, free parking off Carlton Road. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £1.50 for children. Food and refreshments available and will include a BBQ. Gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the firework display will start at 6.30pm.

Fireworks Frenzy, Saturday 1st November @ Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, Northants.
Fireworks Frenzy is a great day out for all the family. open from 4-7pm, it's a spectacular afternoon and evening of fireworks, live action including 'Podzilla' the monster truck and a great stunt display, a hinge bonfire, fun fair, refreshments and bar, as well as family entertainment. See the website for more details.

Thornborough Bonfire night with torchlit procession, Saturday 1st November @ Thornborough Village.
Everyone is invited to join in the traditional village Torchlit procession which starts at 6.30pm from the Two Brewers, High Street, Thornborough. the procession leads directly up the Nash Road to the venue on the outskirts of the village. Tickets are available from the Two Brewers and outside on the night from 6pm. Parking is available along the High Street and Village Green. Gates for the bonfire and Fireworks open at 7pm.

Spectacular Fun Fair and Fireworks display @ Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
The Fun fair is in town from 30th October- 9th November, and the firework display will be on Sunday 2nd November, at approximately 7.30pm. A great night of fun fair and fireworks!

Olney Town Fireworks, Sunday 2nd November @ The Recreation Ground, off East Street, Olney.
This fantastic fireworks event has added a live one-man fire show, featuring fire eating, music and comedy, ending with a spectacular finale. Gates open at 5pm and the display starts at 6.30pm. Refreshments will be available, including burgers, a licenced bar, hot chocolate, stone baked pizza and real coffee. There will also be activities for the kids, including face painting and a small fair. Tickets are £5 on the gate or £4 if bought in advance, and family tickets are £11 on the gate or £9 if bought in advance.Tickets can be purchased from the Phonebox magazine, Olney Library, C.T Wilson, McColls Newsagents and Stephen Oakley Estate Agents.

Bozeat Annual Fireworks display, Wednesday 5th November @ Bozeat Playing Fields on Harrold Road by Dychurch Lane.
Gates open at 6pm and the display begins at 7.30pm to end no alter than 8pm. Admission charges are £5 per adult and £2 per child.

Ampthill Fireworks, Friday 7th November @ Ampthill Park, Woburn Road, Bedfordshire.
Ampthill Fireworks is an annual community fireworks display, featuring a pre-show of live acts, fairground and various food outlets. The event has something for all the family, with no alcohol or sparklers allowed within the park. Gates open at 6pm, pre-show at 6.45pm, lighting of the Ampthill Beacon at 7.30pm and fireworks at 8pm. Tickets are £6 in advance for adults, £7 on the gate and £3 in advance for children, £4 on the gate. Car parking is £2.

Join Tickford Abbey on Thursday 6th November at 6.00 pm. 

Hot food and drinks to enjoy while watching a spectacular display.  Fireworks will be at 6.30 pm.Address: Tickford Abbey, Priory Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9AJ.