Welcome to Camphill MK's newsletter. As ever, they have been busy bees and can boast a whole host of activities. If you've missed the latest on social media, here's what they've been up to last month.
Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day
We had a fantastic day celebrating Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day (MKDAD) on Monday 14th July.
It was a joyful, inclusive, and unforgettable day for everyone involved. The atmosphere was terrific – we listened to music, did some boxing practice, and enjoyed a lovely picnic. The weather was kind to us, too; warm but not too hot, just perfect for spending time outdoors.
But what really made the day special was the silent disco – it was truly one of a kind! Not only was it held in a unique and symbolic location (MK Rose), but it also brought people together from outside our community. Even the Mayor of MK, James Lancaster, joined in and danced with us!
Organisers planned numerous FREE activities to entertain everyone at various Milton Keynes locations, including The MK Rose and the MK Gallery.
Numerous events included:
- MK Gallery – theatre in the events space with Collar & Cuffs
- Guided walks with The Parks Trust to and from the MK Rose and MK Gallery
- MK Snap delivered boxercise workshops
- We delivered a Silent Disco
- Creative stone decorating sessions
- People enjoyed a picnic
- Spinal Injuries Association ran games of Molkky
- MK Dons Sport and Education Trust (SET) ran fun football sessions with men’s and women’s first teams
- IF: Milton Keynes International Festival ran paper dove making sessions as part of Michael Pendry‘s multimedia artwork ‘Les Colomnes’
- MacIntyre Milton Keynes ran an active and fun dance workshop
- Live music from Melody Woman Music
Thanks to everyone who joined in. It was a wonderful day!
https://camphillmk.co.uk/milton-keynes-disability-awareness-day-mkdad-monday-14th-july/
Abseil for Camphill MK with the Mayor of Milton Keynes!
Join us in high places 😉 with the Mayor of MK, Cllr James Lancaster, for a charity abseil for Camphill MK on Saturday, 13th September.
We seek brave souls to take on the challenge and raise much-needed funds for our charity. You could have the unique opportunity to abseil 400ft down the National Lift Tower in Northampton.
https://camphillmk.co.uk/abseil-for-camphill-mk-saturday-13th-september/
Newport Pagnell Carnival
Every year, we get very excited about the Newport Pagnell Carnival – the biggest and longest-running carnival in the MK area.
Our Craft Workshop has been working very hard on the costumes for the carnival again this year. The theme for 2025 is Carnival Tells a Story, and our team has thoughtfully selected several fairy tales to explore. The day was fantastic! With a great turnout in the community, and we collected £231.67. We also won 1st place in the Best Overall Interpretation of the Theme for our float! Which was amazing recognition for all the hard work.
Learn more about the day and the work involved in creating the costumes and float by clicking the link below.
https://camphillmk.co.uk/join-us-at-the-newport-pagnell-carnival-2025/
Join us for a Night at the Races
Join us for a thrilling Night at the Races on Friday 24th October 2025.
Will you bet on the winning horse? Or would you like to become a racehorse owner for the evening and share in the winnings?
Join us at the Chrysalis Theatre MK for a thrilling evening of fun with friends. All profits from the evening will be directly donated to support Camphill MK.
Tickets are just £15 per person. If you sponsor a race for £25, you could take a share of the winnings from that race. Or £85 for a table of 6 people.
https://camphillmk.co.uk/a-night-at-the-races-on-friday-24th-october-2025/
Hand-Building Pottery Courses
Are you ready to get creative?
Treat yourself to one of our pottery courses.
1. Hand-Building Pottery with Andrew Macdermott, 10-session course Sept-Dec.
2. Hand-Building Pottery with Sharon Williams, 5-session course Sept-Oct.
https://camphillmk.co.uk/creative-courses/
Dates for Your Diary
Charity abseil at The National Abseil Centre - 13th September in Northampton
MK International Film Festival – 11th October at Chrysalis MK
Camphill Handmade Craft & Food Fair - 8th November at Camphill MK
Mayor of MK’s Afternoon Tea – Saturday 22nd November at Camphill MK (full details TBC)
