A Christian alternative to Halloween will again be staged at St James Church, New Bradwell, on October 31.

It is the annual Glow Party for the young – and young at heart starting at 5pm and running through until 7pm with pepper lanterns, arts and crafts, biscuit decorating, marshmallow melting and much more. Refreshments will be served until 6.30pm.

Children are invited to come when they like – the only proviso is that they must be accompanied by an adult.

The dress code is colourful, bright and warm as there will be activities outside.

We finish with a lantern parade, praise and story!

Download the event poster here.

European Sacred Music – including English compositions – from the Renaissance and Contemporary will be celebrated at a concert by renowned Willen Church based Quorum on Sunday October 15.

The concert is being held at St Mary and St Giles Church, Stony Stratford, at 2.30pm and is part of the church’s Choral Music Celebrations.

Composers include Tallis, Byrd, Weelkes, Morales, Esevalds, Miskinis and Gjeilo.

Tickets cost £10 on the door. Download the poster here.

The University of the Third Age’s ukulele band, U3lele will be entertaining at St Mary Magdalene, Willen’s next Third Tuesday Twelve Thirty session on October 17.

They will be playing popular songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s at the 45 minute long session starting at 12.30pm. So if you’re walking the dog or on your lunch break please pop in.

There will be complimentary cake and coffee to entice you into the church which can be found at MK15 9AB.

Donations will be for the church restoration fund and the Hooke Heritage Project.