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Leisure rss

Jo Dell

Get an Abbott’s View of alpacas

The area’s newest alpaca farm is throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday.

Mentmore Art Festival

Mentmore Arts Festival to draw crowds

A major event in the arts calendar takes place this weekend when Mentmore holds its fifth annual Arts Festival.

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Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby

“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”

Christine Chambers, Councillor Alan Brandham, Carol Steward of Kids Out and Linda Kimmance.

Psychic and craft fair to support KidsOut

A holistic therapy centre is hosting a special event to raise money for children’s charity.

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Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam

After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.

Whats On rss

St Andrew's Players

Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.

Paul Hegley

Leighton-Linslade muscian plays to home crowd

A Bedfordshire blues band who are currently touring the UK to promote their new single are gearing up for a special performance in the town.

Birdsong. Photo by Jack Ladenburg.

Birdsong (review)

The horrors of trench warfare are brought graphically to life in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks’ harrowing WW1 drama about love and death, that opened at the Royal & Derngate last night.

Hannah Waterman stars in Abigail's Party

REVIEW: Abigail’s party at MK Theatre

Get transported back to suburban 1977 in Mike Leigh’s classic Abigail’s Party running at MK Theatre, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.

Bird Of A Feather. Photo by John Kemp.

Birds of a Feather flock to Aylesbury’s Waterside

Those original Essex girls, Sharon and Tracey, have been away from the small screen for far too long. So welcome back Birds of A Feather to the stage.

Cinema and DVD rss

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Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Great Gatsby, Fast & Furious 6

Yes, I know, I know – it’s a dream team, isn’t it?

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Matt Adcock’s film review: Star Trek Into Darkness

“You think your world is safe? It is an illusion. A comforting lie told to protect you. Enjoy these final moments of peace. For I have returned, to have my vengeance!”

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Alan Dee’s movie preview: 21 And over, All Stars, Dead Man Down

Here’s what the breathless world has been waiting for – Superbad meets The Hangover in a knowingly ‘just crude enough’ comedy.

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Matt Adcock’s film review: Iron Man 3

“Hi, I’m Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, I’ve got a great girl, occasionally I save the world. So why can’t I sleep?”

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Alan Dee’s movie preview: Iron Man 3, Bernie, The Look Of Love

If ever a movie was critic-proof, it’s Iron Man 3.

Theatre rss

Evita: At MK Theatre from Monday

From slum to Sainthood at MK Theatre

Some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre will be rousing audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday when Evita opens.

St Andrew's Players

Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.

Birdsong. Photo by Jack Ladenburg.

Birdsong (review)

The horrors of trench warfare are brought graphically to life in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks’ harrowing WW1 drama about love and death, that opened at the Royal & Derngate last night.

Bird Of A Feather. Photo by John Kemp.

Birds of a Feather flock to Aylesbury’s Waterside

Those original Essex girls, Sharon and Tracey, have been away from the small screen for far too long. So welcome back Birds of A Feather to the stage.

Break The Floorboards. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

Break The Floorboards (review)

It’s an old trick casting a prodigiously talented dancer and then giving him a storyline in which he goes from clod-hoppingly bad to discovering a remarkable ability.

Music rss

Paul Rosoman

All Saint’s organ recital

The next organ recital at All Saint’s Church takes place at the venue this Saturday at 8pm.

Simon Spillett

Simon spills winning style at Olney Jazz Club

Olney Jazz Club welcomes award-winning saxophonist Simon Spillett on Tuesday at 8.30pm.

Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers

No language barriers at Singers’ concert

The Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers are looking for people fluent in a trio of languages for their concert at All Saints’ Church on May 18.

Class act of rock ‘n’ roll

If you like rock ‘n’ roll the Royal British Legion in Thrift Road, Heath and Reach is the place to be on Saturday (April 27), when they present four-piece band The Class of 58.

Kyle Eastwood: Stables return

Clint’s son returns to The Stables

Folk legend Tom Paxton brings his timeless works back to The Stables this evening.

Reviews rss

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Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital

The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.

Sean Penn in Gangster Squad

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad

Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.

Evita: At MK Theatre from Monday

From slum to Sainthood at MK Theatre

Some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre will be rousing audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday when Evita opens.

St Andrew's Players

Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.

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More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed

Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.

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