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Community

Summer Holidays Butterfly Stroll

Join Parks Trust experts on an introductory butterfly identification stroll, enhancing your skills while helping us work out what species are living in Ouse Valley Park!

Wed 22 JulEvents Plateau(1.5mi)

via Events PlateauLocal gem

Community

Meet The Team: Ouse Valley Park

Our Community Engagement Van is on tour!

Wed 22 JulEvents Plateau(1.5mi)

via Events PlateauLocal gem

Community

Lorry Loading : LLAM Summer Camp

Wednesday 22nd July Campers, and Friends who wish to help, please save the date. A day of loading up the lorries at Watford and Hemel Hempstead for our camp in Evesham. Many hands make light work! Refreshments and lunch are provided. More details to follow

Wed 22 JulThe Quaker Centre(1.9mi)

via The Quaker Centre

Community

Shahada of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba (a), 2nd Imam – 50 AH – [7 Safar 1448]

Shahada of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba (a), 2nd Imam – 50 AH – [7 Safar 1448] — brought to you by KSI Muslim Community of Milton Keynes and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 JulKSI Muslim Community of Milton Keynes(2.8mi)

via KSI Muslim Community of Milton KeynesCurated

Community

Shahadat Day Imam Hassan(A)

Shahadat Day Imam Hassan(A) 7:00pm Surah Yasin 7:10pm Marsiya 7:15pm Youth lecture 7:20pm Lecture 8:05pm Matam 8:10pm Ziarat 8:15pm Nyaz 9:22pm Salaa

Wed 22 JulKSI Muslim Community of Milton Keynes(2.8mi)

via KSI Muslim Community of Milton KeynesCurated

Community

Phoenix Rising

Wed 22 Jul 2026 - 09.00 am - 11.30 am

Wed 22 Jul10:00York House Centre(3mi)

via York House Centre

Likely freeChildren & Family

Q:Hub (Youth)

Q:Hub is a safe space for young LGBTQ+ people aged 11-19 to come and meet others, have a chat about how they’re doing, and access wellbeing support in a quiet and calm environment.

Wed 22 Jul17:00Q:House(4mi)

via Q:HouseLocal gem

York House Centre Mixed Youth Club On Wednesdays

Community

Around £1

York House Centre Mixed Youth Club On Wednesdays

Wed 22 Jul 2026 - 05.30 pm - 07.30 pm

Wed 22 Jul18:30York House Centre(3mi)

via York House Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Wolverton Community Fridge

Community initiative offering a simple solution to wasting less through the sharing of good quality food. You can join the team every Wednesday from 6pm and Saturday from midday in the outdoor space by the foyer door. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge but donations are accepted. Check out the website for more details about how community fridges operate. www.mkcommunityfridge.org

Wed 22 Jul19:00The Old Bath House(2mi)

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Live Music

SMSG Church Choir Rehearsal at St Mary & St Giles

Please see below a list of services and parish events in the two parish churches. Sometimes these are subject to change at short notice, so the weekly sheets handed out on Sundays will have the most up to date information about what is happening in the week ahead. See also posters on the external noticeboards.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Mary and St Giles(3.3mi)

via St Mary and St Giles

Community

Around £14

Jake Leg Jug Band

Get ready for something completely unique, endlessly entertaining, and utterly infectious as we proudly welcome the sensational Jake Leg Jug Band to the Amersham stage!

Wed 22 Jul21:00Jazz at the Tavern - formerly Taphouse(1.6mi)

via Jazz at the Tavern - formerly TaphouseLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Monkey Madness with Ranger Chris

Dates and times: Thursday 23 July – 11am and 12:30pm Thursday 6 August – 11am and 12:30pm Thursday 13 August – 11am and 12:30pm Thursday 20 August – 11am…

Thu 23 JulMidsummer Market(1mi)

via Midsummer MarketLocal gem

Live Music

Karaoke Thursday

Visit Popworld Milton Keynes for our event Karaoke Thursday in Milton Keynes on Thursday 23 July 2026.

Thu 23 JulPopworld - Milton Keynes(1.3mi)

via Popworld - Milton KeynesLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

MK Health Rides

MK Health Rides are free rides, led by The Parks Trust every two weeks. Come along and make friends and improve your health!

Thu 23 JulEvents Plateau(1.5mi)

via Events PlateauLocal gem

Community

Around £3

Tree Tots

Join us for an outdoor nature play session at Howe Park Wood.

Thu 23 JulEvents Plateau(1.5mi)

via Events PlateauLocal gem

Likely freeArts & Culture

Summer Holiday Coffee & Craft Sessions

Join Simpson and Ashland Parish Council for a FREE family sessions at Ashland Lakeside Community Centre every Thursday during the summer holidays. Enjoy a fun-filled morning from 10:00–12:00 with toys, […]

Thu 23 JulSimpson Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Simpson Village Hall

Likely freeArts & Culture

Summer Holiday Coffee & Craft Sessions

Thu 23 Jul10:00Simpson Village Hall(3.2mi)

via Simpson Village Hall

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Venues with events near Rooksley

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

Events Plateau1.5 miles away KSI Muslim Community of Milton Keynes2.8 miles away York House Centre3.0 miles away

More about Rooksley

Buckinghamshire, England

Rooksley sits quietly in Buckinghamshire where the pace is gentle and the air feels fresh. It might seem like a sleepy village but there are plenty of local gatherings waiting to happen around the corner. Neighbours often pop over for a chat or a quick game while the children play in the fields. There are always activities on offer without needing to travel far from home. The community keeps things moving with regular meetups and family days that bring everyone together. You can find what suits you right here in your own backyard.

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