Milton Keynes embraces the Rugby World Cup

There are SO MANY exciting events going on in Milton Keynes from October 1st - 11th co-inciding with the Rugby World Cup, where the StadiumMK is playing host.

Briony Fox, Community Engagement
Team Manager, The Park's Trust

Briony Fox from The Park's Trust took the time to speak to Audrey from Secklow Sound's LifestyleMK on Sports Chat Show, "Sports Recap" (Sky586) where Audrey co-presents along with Host, Christian K, and the team Larry Ordu, Dan Henderson and Ricky Taylor.

Briony said that Campbell Park has been turned into a huge FANZONE with a brilliant line up of events co-inciding with the matches at StadiumMK:
Thursday October 1 - France v Canada
Saturday October 3 - Samoa v Japan
Tuesday October 6 - Fiji v Uraguay

and the official Fanzone opening times are:
Thursday Oct 1: 12;00 - 22.30
Friday Oct 2: 15.30 - 22.30
Saturday Oct 3: 12.00 - 22.30
Tuesday Oct 6: 15.30 - 22.30
Wednesday Oct 7: 15.30 - 22.30
Saturday Oct 10: 11.30 - 22.30
Sunday Oct 11: 11.00-22.30

The exciting line up includes:
· 80s Lineout ‘Sponsored by Centre MK’, Sunday 4 October: 4pm-10:30pm: Sister Sledge, Rick Astley, Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young, Katrina Leskanich (Katrina & The Waves) and The Real Thing. In the Undercover Marquee Arena. Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/80s-lineout-milton-keynes-04-10-2015/event/37004E91D35468B0

· The Big Sports Quiz, Monday 5 October: Doors open at 6pm event starts at 7pm.: Join Luke Ashmead to test your sporting knowledge in a fun quiz for all the family. There will be a chance to meet your heroes and have your photo taken. To purchase tickets visit: www.theparkstrust.com/festivalofrugby

· The Art of Rugby Film Festival, Thursday 8 October: 4pm-10pm: Join us for a free Mini-Film Festival alongside an art exhibition and social paint activity. Gates open at 4pm for the Society of Artists Exhibition, this highlights local talent where you can view, discuss and purchase some truly unique artworks. Social Paint - take part in a truly interactive social experience. Have a drink whilst you paint a rugby-related artwork of your very own separate charge see www.socialpaint.co.uk for details.

· Murder Ball – film starts at 6pm

· Invictus – film starts at 8pm

AND WILL YOUNG!!!!

Will Young will be performing songs from his Number One Album, ‘85% Proof’ along with favourites from his acclaimed back catalogue this October in Campbell Park as part of the city’s Festival of Rugby events, celebrating rugby’s biggest year. 

SEE WILL YOUNG: Friday October 9 2015. Gates open 6:30pm. Tickets ON SALE NOW:

Tickets cost £30.00, postal charges apply, e-ticket option available. To purchase tickets visit Ticketmaster at: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/37004F19EA02B053

As part of the celebrations Living Archive Milton Keynes will be producing an exhibition to showcase the history of Rugby, bands Soul Fever, Ukie Toones and Rayguns look real enough will entertain the crowds and lots more. To find out What’s on in Milton Keynes visit www.lovemkrugby.co.uk

England Rugby 2015 and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) launched the ‘Festival of Rugby 2015’ programme enabling people to put on events across the UK.

Just visit: www.theparkstrust.com

Laura Tarry from The Park's Trust says:
“We want to welcome as many people as possible to the park and we have a line-up to suit all tastes and ages. Throughout the 11 days, enjoy a great atmosphere with funfair rides, delicious food and drink, official merchandise and programmes, giveaways, free performances from local groups and artists and the Rugby Zone! At the Rugby Zone, you can find out more about your local clubs, test your reflexes with the Rugby Batak, jump on the rugby bungee and loads more!”

LifestyleMK's Audrey Tang on
Sports Recap. Sky586

...and if you want to catch Briony's interview on Sports Recap, tune into Sky 586 for the repeat 6 - 7pm tonight (Tuesday 29th Sept).