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NatureMakers – Willow Weaving a Garden Obelisk

NatureMakers – Willow Weaving a Garden Obelisk NatureMakers: The UK’s leading provider of Award Winning Mindful Nature Art, Craft & Play experiences for Children & Adults. Come and learn how to weave a willow garden obelisk for the climbing plants in your garden! Led by Rhian, your Nature Makers Activity Provider for Milton Keynes, ... Read more

Tue 28 JulCowper and Newton Museum(2.2mi)

via Cowper and Newton Museum

Workshops & Classes

NatureMakers – Willow Weaving Workshop – Dragonfly

NatureMakers – Willow Weaving Workshop – Dragonfly NatureMakers: The UK’s leading provider of Award Winning Mindful Nature Art, Craft & Play experiences for Children & Adults. Create a beautiful dragonfly for your garden in willow. All materials provided. Led by Rhian, your Nature Makers Activity Provider for Milton Keynes, you will explore the magic ... Read more

Wed 29 JulCowper and Newton Museum(2.2mi)

via Cowper and Newton Museum

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Around £2

Nature Crafts with Pat

Nature Crafts with Pat Join our super volunteer, Pat, for creative sessions with your children using items from nature. Sessions will be held under the veranda in the Courtyard. You might like to bring a picnic to enjoy in our gardens beforehand. We also have children’s trails around the garden. 2 easy free trails and ... Read more

Wed 29 JulCowper and Newton Museum(2.2mi)

via Cowper and Newton Museum

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Around The World in Eighty Days - Alfresco Actors

Saturday 1st August, 7pm Join a talented troupe of actor-musicians as they race against the clock in this fast-paced, globe-trotting adventure based on Jules Verne’s classic tale.

Sat 1 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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Twelfth Night - Unbound Theatre

Sunday 2nd August, 2pm Shipwrecked on the shore of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a serving boy to gain employment with the lovelorn Duke Orsino, who yearns for the heart of the grieving Olivia.

Sun 2 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

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Milton Keynes Cowman Triathlon - August 2026

The Milton Keynes Cowman Triathlon returns to Emberton Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026, ready to welcome athletes of all abilities for another unforgettable day of racing.

Sun 2 AugEmberton Country Park(2.9mi)

via Emberton Country ParkLocal gem

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Milton Keynes Cowman Triathlon - August 2026

The Milton Keynes Cowman Triathlon returns to Emberton Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026, ready to welcome athletes of all abilities for another unforgettable day of racing.

Sun 2 Aug07:30Emberton Country Park(2.9mi)

via Emberton Country ParkLocal gem

Likely freeTheatre

Musical Coding

Calling children aged 7-12! As part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ‘ Read To The Beat ‘, join us at Blairgowrie Library and see how coding in Scratch can help you make music in this interactive session.

Wed 5 AugBlairgowrie Library(2.5mi)

via Blairgowrie Library

Workshops & Classes

Open workshop - no tuition BH05X3YH

Open workshop session available to all current and past learners that would like to use the workshop to complete their own project. The session is non guided so you will need to know where the tools are and how to use them. Beccy will be in the workshop making and sorting.

Wed 5 Aug11:00Yardley Arts CIC(3.9mi)

via Yardley Arts CIC

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Charles Dickens - Telling Tales with Don't Go Into The Cellar

Friday 7th August, 7pm An original and authentic recreation of the great author's dramatic performances, adapted from some of his shorter tales, including ghost classic "The Signal-man" and comic selections taken from "The Pickwick Papers".

Fri 7 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

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Romeo & Juliet - British Touring Shakespeare

Saturday 8th August, 2pm This fantastic professional theatre company brings this much-loved Shakespeare classic to our open-air stage.

Sat 8 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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Dracula - British Touring Shakespeare

Saturday 8th August, 7pm Professor Abraham Van Helsing, an expert in the supernatural, presents his most terrifying case as he is called in to help a young woman who becomes mysteriously ill during a trip to Whitby.

Sat 8 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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Around £15

Silver Jewellery Making Day (BH08W6YHa)

Silver Jewellery Making Day (BH08W6YHa) Spend a creative day in the jewellery making workshop learning all the techniques needed to be able to craft your own piece of silver jewellery and you can also choose to add a gemstone to your work. You will learn how to: Texture silver Form silver sheet or wire Saw pierce out shapes Solder components Add fixings and findings Set stone Polish your work Choose from either cabochon bezel setting or tube setting for your project. Level: Suitable for total beginners and those with some experience Materials: In addition to the course fee and will be approx £15-£30 depending on your design and stone you choose. Tutor: Josh Please read our cancellation policy before booking You can view our other courses here.

Sat 8 Aug11:00Yardley Arts CIC(3.9mi)

via Yardley Arts CIC

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Wizard of Oz - DOT Productions

Travel the Yellow Brick Road with DOT Productions’ 60 minute family adventure, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - a fantastical, fun-filled journey bursting with silliness, songs, and theatrical magic for families and audiences of all ages, reminding us all that there’s no place like home.

Sun 9 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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Lady Windermere's Fan - DOT Productions

Sunday 9th August, 5pm Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, a sparkling revival brimming with wit, charm, and the company’s signature comedic flair. This nimble five-actor adaptation brings Wilde’s razor-sharp dialogue and delicious social satire to life with inventive staging and playful character doubling.

Sun 9 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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Whose Turn? - Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy

Friday 14th August, 7pm A hilarious evening of comedy improvisation games, where the only rule is that there are no rules! Except for some rules.

Fri 14 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

via The Arches TheatreLocal gem

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream - The Shakespeare Circus

Saturday 15th August, 2pm Tremendous fun! Not to be missed. A man's version of Shakespeare’s most popular play will surely have you in fits of laughter, as well as enchanting you with the magic and mystery of the forest.

Sat 15 AugThe Arches Theatre(1.7mi)

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Venues with events near Lavendon

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Arches Theatre1.7 miles away Cowper and Newton Museum2.2 miles away Emberton Country Park2.9 miles away

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Buckinghamshire, England

Lavendon is in Buckinghamshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Lavendon events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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NatureMakers – Willow Weaving a Garden Obelisk