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Althorp is delighted to announce that the Olympic Torch will be visiting the Estate on the 2ndJuly and Earl Spencer has the following comment,

"Over the past five centuries my family has welcomed many eminent guests to Althorp - from Nelson, to Churchill, to Mandela. Having the Olympic torch pass through, on its great journey, will be another chapter in the record of this house, as a host to history."

Bletchley Park’s dazzling annual Blitz Night
Saturday 3rd November 2012
The air raid sirens sound then rousing wartime music rings out as the magnificent firework display sets the night sky alight!

Brill Windmill was probably erected sometime in the 1680s, it is one of the best preserved of the dozen or so 17th century 'post-mills' still standing.

www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk

The Wychwood stud has over 70 horses, each highly trained in various stunts.

The horses and their riders put on a series of shows through the year such as Cossack, Wild West, Jousting, and Chariot riding.

The riders and the horses spend some of their other time working on movies and television programme where horse stunts are required.

www.thedevilshorsemen.com

Extensive chalk and grassland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations.

Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are designated for the quality of their chalk grasslands.

As well as two Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Five Knolls and Medieval Rabbit Warrens) there are many other historical features and the site has much to offer you.

The chalk grasslands of the Downs have miles of footpaths and several circular walks, a fascinating history and an abundance of plants and wildlife.

Dunstable Downs is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the highest point in Bedfordshire.

The wind-swept ridge provides ideal conditions for a variety of air sports, especially kite flying. On calmer days it's the ideal site to enjoy the view and a picnic.

Extensive chalk and grassland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations.

Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are designated for the quality of their chalk grasslands.

As well as two Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Five Knolls and Medieval Rabbit Warrens) there are many other historical features and the site has much to offer you.

The chalk grasslands of the Downs have miles of footpaths and several circular walks, a fascinating history and an abundance of plants and wildlife.

Dunstable Downs is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the highest point in Bedfordshire.

The wind-swept ridge provides ideal conditions for a variety of air sports, especially kite flying. On calmer days it's the ideal site to enjoy the view and a picnic.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-chilterns-gateway-and-whipsnade-estate/

November 2011

Santa Pod raceway 29/10/11

Local flooding in and around MK after heavy rain April 28/29 2012

River Ouse in and around Buckingham, normal level would be about 0.48m but it's currently at 1.19m (highest recorded is 1.99m)and the Medieval Thornborough bridge the oldest bridge in Buckinghamshire.

The Ouzel Valley Park has a spacious, open atmosphere with long views. Much of the land is still leased for grazing by Milton Keynes Parks Trust and between the livestock you can still see the remnants of an old field system, the area is dotted with the remains of medieval villages and their associated fish ponds. Some of these villages may have been wiped out by the great plague in 1686 but most were simply abandoned as people moved further from the river to avoid flooding.

First snow of the winter in Milton Keynes - Saturday 27th November 2010.

Sunday 22nd July 2012

Milton Keynes International Festival 16th July 2010.
FULL CIRCLE - A dramatic and magical journey through the seasons with live music, fireworks, lighting and pyrotechnics in the beautiful setting of Campbell park.

French fire alchemists La Compagne Carabosse lit up the night sky with a breathtaking transformation of Campbell park. Dramatic fire sculptures, flames, live music and sounds the audience wandered through labyrinths of flaming fire pots to experience the fire gardens,a truly memorable experience.

Each year Milton Keynes has a a spectacular free firework display that lights up the night sky over Campbell Park.