Dear Reader,

 

Thought you might find the following information of interest:

 

Arriva
From 25th April, 4 weekly bus tickets purchased online will cost just £33.30, if used for 20 days out of the 28 it will cost just £1.67 per day to travel, if used for 28 days it is less than £1.20 per day.  For more information see: http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/default.aspx

 

Sir Ian Botham will be walking for ten consecutive days through ten different towns in support of Leukaemia Research.  He will begin each day’s walk outside the town’s main M&S Store and then walk to the local park where you can join to complete the walk.  He will be in Central Milton Keynes on day 8 of the walk, Saturday 17th April from 11am the 4 mile public walk begins at 2.30pm and incorporates both Willen Lake and Campbell Park.  It costs £10 to register and you need to raise £250, on the day you will receive refreshments and a well deserved medal.  To enter complete the registration form by visiting www.beefy25.com or call 020 7685 5143.

  
An Englishman in Riyadh – 10th April 11am till 3pm

David Urch is a local author, his book takes you on an adventure and gives an insight on this remarkable country that transformed itself from tents to skyscrapers in a matter of a few decades.  David will be at Waterstone’s at Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes signing his book on Saturday 10th April.

 

As part of an exciting new project MK Museum is seeking up to 12 young people aged 14-19 years to lead a research and development project investigating how it can be more relevant and interesting to people like you.  You don’t need any previous experience of working in museums, just enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to help and deliver the project.  The project will run from April 2010 to May 2010 and there will be a range of ways to help but you’ll need to be available for occasional meetings early evenings and some weekends during this time.  If you’d like to sign up for the project please email Emma by Monday 12th April with your name, age, address, phone number and availability over the next couple of months to attend approx 6 meetings /training sessions. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  emma@courtneyconsulting.co.uk  or call 0207 6810820.

 

Midsummer Place
Superdry in Midsummer Place is due to open next week (w/c 12th) opposite the Apple and Puma stores. Check out the Midsummer Place website for further details about the opening and other stores such as Hollister; Hugo Boss; Karen Millen; Debenhams and much more Midsummer Place What's On  

 

On 21st April Women & Work are hosting a seminar at Acorn House, Midsummer Boulevard on Flexible Working – The Challenge and Benefits.  The seminar with explore making individual cases; understanding business benefits; how flexible working can be implemented; balancing business and individual needs and dealing successfully with home/work priorities.  Attendance for WiM members is £18, non-members £22, for more information see:  www.womenandwork.co.uk

 

Kind regards

Carmel Blyth