LATEST NEWS

Help us shape the future of Wavendon!

Published: 15 Aug 25

Wavendon Parish Council is keen to hear from the residents and businesses it serves what they think of their Council, the services it provides and its value for money. This is the first of what will be an annual survey going forward enabling residents and businesses to provide feedback on what is important to them. The feedback gathered will help us to drive improvements to the services already delivered by the Council, consider what might be changed to reflect changes to the community served and to services offered by others, and plan our budget accordingly. Read More...

Hidden Toil Behind Shiny Fronts: experiences of living in a new housing area with little income

Published: 13 Aug 25

In a bid to resolve the UK’s housing crisis, the government is planning to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 and establish up to 12 New Towns before the next election. The OU sponsored research in Milton Keynes, one of the fastest growing cities and one that is often hailed as one of the most successful New Towns, reveals that new housing areas offer a two-tiered experience with low-income residents often drawing the short straw. The research draws on experiences of residents in Glebe Farm and Eagle Farm South, amongst others. Read More...

Dame Cleo Laine

Dame Cleo Laine

Published: 28 Jul 25

The co-founder of Milton Keynes entertainment venue The Stables and long-time Wavendon resident Dame Cleo Laine passed away in July at the age of 97. Dame Cleo was a world-renowned jazz singer, enjoyed a successful career in musical theatre and was also known for her scat singing, a form of vocal improvisation. She founded the charity Wavendon Allmusic Plan, alongside her late husband and fellow jazz musician Sir John Dankworth in 1969. Having moved from Aspley Guise the couple then converted an old stable block in the grounds of their home in Wavendon into a centre for musical performances and music education, known as The Stables. The famous venue in Wavendon now plays host to around 400 musical gigs and 200 educational events each year. Paying tribute, David Meadowcroft, chairman of The Stables charity said: “Dame Cleo was a remarkable performer who was loved by audiences around the world and her commitment to ensuring young people had access to great music and music education will continue through the work of The Stables.” Chief executive and artistic director of The Stables Monica Ferguson added: “Dame Cleo was admired greatly by fans, other musicians and by The Stables staff and volunteers. “She will be greatly missed but her unique talent will always be remembered.” Former Trustee of the Stables and Chairman of the Parish Council Cllr David Hopkins commented “Dame Cleo and Sir John were both over the years active members of the community supporting the village Cricket Club and the Parish Church of St Marys. In their younger days you would see them both out walking on a daily basis, and it was their vision and drive that saw the Stables Theatre establish in the village and put Wavendon firmly on the map as an international venue much valued and praised by performers of all genres Our thoughts are with Jacqui and Alec and all her family and friends at this time”. Dame Cleo’s late husband Sir John died in 2010 on the same day as a concert was being held at The Stables to mark the venue’s 40th anniversary. Despite the news, the concert went ahead with Dame Cleo announcing Sir John’s passing at the end of the show. Read More...

Youth Club

Published: 27 Jul 25

Notification of a Youth Club (age 11 -14) at Wavendon Community Centre, Walton Road, MK17 8LH every Monday 3.30 - 5.00 pm. Read More...

Full Time PARISH CLERK / RFO Vacancy

Published: 27 Jul 25

Wavendon is a vibrant and growing community, blending ancient historic settlements with exciting new developments. We are looking for a Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to be based at our Walton Road Office in the picturesque Village Centre. This is a responsible position, offering a varied role where your expertise and efforts can really make a difference. Read More...

Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days 2025 – 10 days, 250 free events! MK

Published: 27 Jul 25

MK Heritage Open Days is back again this September. It runs from Friday 12 to Sunday 21st and there is something for everyone as MK celebrates its fascinating heritage with a packed programme of over 250 free family events, guided walks, historic talks, cycle rides, creative workshops, open days, exhibitions, film screenings, storytelling, craft workshops and musical performances – all completely free to attend. Families can take a trip on the Electra canal boat, learn about our parks with The Parks Trust, take a guided bike ride through the city, enjoy craft workshops, learn to play board games, hear some stories, visit a medieval fayre, explore a museum dedicated to all things Lego, find out all about bees and above all have fun, share quality time and make some memories this September. Some key attractions opening their doors for free include Milton Keynes Museum, Great Linford Manor Park, Westbury Arts Centre, Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre, The Stables Theatre, Bletchley Park, and the Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney. The theme for this year is Architecture and across the city we have 109 events that make the most of MK’s architectural legacy, from ancient churches and farm buildings to the modernist marble-and-glass buildings that form the fabric of our new city. Visit architectural practices, hear talks on architecture and sustainability, tour some of MK’s most well-known landmarks and celebrate all that our city has to offer with 10 days of family-friendly free activities. Can’t make any of the scheduled events? Once again there are plenty of self-guided walks and trails to keep you busy at times to suit you. Read More...

The Big Lunch - 07/06/2025

Published: 21 May 25

Join us for the Big Lunch on the 7 June 2025 (11.30 am - 1.30 pm) at Wildwood Park on Burney Drive. Read More...

Wavendon Presents its Community Champion Award for 2025

Published: 20 May 25

The Parish Council has begun annually to award a Community Champion prize to a parish resident (or residents) in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the life of the community of Wavendon, in which he or she resides. In 2025, Roger Penfound received the award for his long-standing, unstinting and generous support and leadership to the Wavendon Village Army, not a paramilitary group but a group of individuals who go the extra mile making the flowerbeds, verges and many other areas of the parish look that little bit better cared for and loved. Read More...

Wavendon celebrates VE Day

Published: 9 May 25

Wavendon residents came together on Thursday 8th May to remember VE Day with a short service of remembrance held at 9.45am which included the laying of a wreath by Parish Chairman, Cllr David Hopkins and the lighting of the lamp of peace. Read More...

Armed Forces Walk in Sessions

Published: 3 Feb 25

These sessions will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout 2025 aimed at those still serving, veterans and reservists. Read More...

NEW BUS SERVICE

Published: 3 Feb 25

Arriva, Milton Keynes’ leading bus operator, has announced the launch of Loop, a groundbreaking new bus service designed to connect key destinations across Milton Keynes. Commencing from Monday 6 January 2025, Loop represents the most significant expansion to the city’s transport network in over five years. Buses will run up to every hour, six days per week from early until late. Read More...