You’ll hear a lot of different ideas from people about what does and doesn’t go in your clear recycling sacks. Over time the technology has changed, leading to changes in what can and can’t be recycled. The image to the right is Milton Keynes Council’s official guide to what should and shouldn’t go in. Paper…
The CMK Medical Centre in Bradwell Common is currently planning flu clinics from September onwards and would like to give patients some notice of the Saturday clinics and changes to the vaccines. Certain patients qualify for free medication, which is available under the ‘Pharmacy First’ scheme. This is particularly important for those on limited resources….
Are some people in your community being left behind in the internet revolution? Could you set up and run an internet club? Increasingly as technology moves forward fast, some people are being left behind. They may not own or have access to any internet connected devices, or they may have difficulty learning how to use…
Sometimes one friendly face is enough to brighten the day. For over ten years postman Andy has been delivering mail to residents around Campbell Park and nearby parts of CMK, and for many he has become part of their daily lives. As Andy puts it, “I like to say hello to people and have a…
‘Ride to Work Week’ begins on 12 March until 18 March and aims to encourage more people to commute to work by bike. If the New Year fitness resolutions have fallen behind, switching to cycling even for a few journeys can be a good way to start again. As the days get longer and the…
UPDATE – At the committee meeting on March 6th Milton Keynes Council indicated that they are now minded to drop the options involving building on classic infrastructure following the deputations. A subsequent version of the development brief which has been presented for adoption no longer contains these options. CMK residents recently led a deputation to…
This year, CMK Medical Centre are expecting a particularly nasty strain of flu. They are offering the following advice to residents to protect yourself and your family. In some cases medications may be free or at a low cost. Flu vaccinations for adults are free of charge if you are in one of the eligible…
Opening this week in MK Gallery’s Project Space, Platform 2017 comprises four solo exhibitions of exceptional work by promising graduates from three local universities. This year’s graduates, Simon Harutyunyan, Christopher Daubney, Dominyka Brauskaite and Elizabeth Cahill, have been selected from the University of Northampton, University of Bedfordshire and University of Hertfordshire. One exhibitor will be…
Treezilla is making a monster map of Britain’s trees, and CMK Town Councillors have been helping out in the city. CMK Town Councillor Hilarie Bowman and local resident Gill Kirkup have recently measured 78 trees in their street, discovering a walnut and a fruiting cherry tree that they had never noticed before. The trees around…
Discovering MK is a new smartphone app launching on 31st July 2017. Celebrating MK’s 50th birthday year, the app encourages residents and visitors to get out and explore Milton Keynes, discovering the places and spaces that make this city unique. Inspired by the Pokémon Go craze, the Discovering MK app reveals an interactive trail of…