Camphill Bake Off

The Camphill Bake Off is a fun, friendly baking competition inspired by The Great British Bake Off, hosted regulary by local communities within the Camphill Milton Keynes network and other regional groups to showcase the culinary talents of their residents and housemates.

About the Event

The Goal: Brings residents together for teamwork, creativity, and community spirit.

The Format: Different houses compete against each other with themed challenges like seasonal treats, Valentine's bakes, or summer no-bake desserts.

The Judging: In-house judges score the entries while audiences taste and vote for their favorite creations.

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Untitled poem

Can you see what healing you can bring to others?

Do not be afraid to love wholeheartedly

You know when your giving will be misunderstood

Trust the knowing

 

See others with my eyes

See me in others

Let the two seeing become one

The place where they meet is holy

Healing can occur there

Your inner and your outer merge there

 

Love me in all creatures

In all plants

In sky, stars, cloud, and sun

To love them is to love me

Is to quicken my body

To help it merge with all

Can’t you begin to see

How the gate into true love

Leads to true life?

 

The touch of love should be alive,

Like colour, like music

When people try to grab hold of it

And drag it down into sensualism

It is no longer love

 

(Unknown Author)

Alex Fox

Community Assembly

These are some photographs  of residents and staff having a community assembly at the Chrysalis Theatre in Camphill Milton Keynes. We usually have these assemblies every month in the community so that we can discuss issues and bring up news about events happening in the community.

Alex Fox

Willen Dragon Boat Races

The Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival is an annual summer charity and team-building event featuring 200-meter races, up to 48 competing crews, and free spectator entry. The 23rd event took place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Willen Lake.

Event Highlights

The Races: Up to 48 teams race in authentic 30-foot dragon boats over a 200-metre course. Each boat holds 10 paddlers and a drummer, with all safety gear and training provided on-site.
Charity Focus: Crews raise money for charities of their own choice, supported by organizer packages and local fundraising awards.
Family Entertainment: Spectators enjoy food stalls, children's inflatables, charity booths, and traditional Chinese dragon and lion dance performances.

https://dragonboatevents.co.uk/milton-keynes-dragon-boat-festival/

Alex Fox

Summer Craft Fair

Camphill Milton Keynes hosts their annual summer event, the Midsummer Fair, every June at their Willen Park campus (Japonica Lane, MK15 9JY). The free, family-friendly country-style festival features over 30 craft stalls, artisan baked goods, and live entertainment.

The fair typically includes a fantastic range of activities and local offerings:

Workshops & Stalls: Local crafters alongside Camphill’s own weavery and pottery workshops showcasing unique, handmade goods.
Food & Drink: The Camphill Café serves cream teas, accompanied by wood-fired pizzas, bespoke burgers, and locally made ice cream.
Activities: Fun events like Teddy Bear Parachutes, Tombola, and Garden team plant and produce sales.

Alex Fox

46th Anniversary of the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda

NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO

On Sunday 21st June, there was the 46th anniversary of the building of the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda.

Below is an extract from a Dharma talk by founder and teacher The Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii of the Nipponzan Myohoji Order, these words could not be more relevant now than at any time as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza claim the lives of thousands.

"Peace will come to the world when we no longer kill or take from others, and instead make offerings to sustain the lives of others.

We are now at a time when we need to look with fresh eyes at these simple teachings. There is no other way. No matter what is said by Presidents or speeches given by Prime Ministers, they are nothing more than proposals for pillage and murder.

Humanity will perish unless these simple teachings of Lord Buddha for world peace are believed in. It is now time to believe."

NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mkbuddhism/

Alex Fox