National Film And Sci-fi Museum

The National Film and Sci-Fi Museum in Milton Keynes is a must-visit attraction for fans of film and science fiction. The museum is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of these genres, and offers a unique and immersive experience that is both educational and entertaining. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to see a range of exhibits, including props and costumes from some of the biggest movies and TV shows of all time, as well as interactive displays and virtual reality experiences.

One of the highlights of the museum is the Movie Props and Costumes section, which features iconic costumes and props from some of the biggest films of all time, including “Star Wars” and “Star Trek.” You will also be able to learn about the history of science fiction and see props, costumes, and sets from some of the most iconic sci-fi movies and TV shows of all time.

https://nationalfilmandscifimuseum.com/

Alex Fox

18th Death Anniversary Ceremony for Reverend Handa Shonin Sama

NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO

On Sunday 18th August, there was the 18th Death Anniversary Ceremony for Reverend Handa Shonin Sama.
Rev Handa was a Buddhist Monk, the abbot of Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda and Temple until his sudden death in 2007.
He was a follower of Fujii Guruji (1885-1985), a Japanese monk who established the basic practice of chanting a prayer for peace accompanied by a drum, bowing in respect to whoever he met, and walking to bring the prayer wherever it is most needed.
After the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Fujii started the construction of Peace Pagoda's as a way to raise a spiritual basis for people to unite and turn around the threat to all life.
The Peace Pagoda in Milton Keynes is the first in the West, and Rev. Handa was a driving force in its construction and associated work.
He died in August 2007 in an accident doing maintenance work around the Pagoda, just weeks after joining in an anti-nuclear walk and leading the annual Hiroshima Day lantern floating on the lake.

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Alex Fox

The Safety Centre

Safety Centre (Hazard Alley) Ltd is a purpose-built interactive safety centre in Milton Keynes, opened in 1994. Primarily it provides safety education to visiting schools and youth groups via its full-size interactive demonstrations, known as Hazard Alley. It also provides a wider community service through adult courses in first aid and fire safety, as well as providing follow-up lessons to schools through its in-house teaching staff. It is a registered charity based in an industrial unit in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes.

Most of the unit's floor space is occupied by Hazard Alley, a full-sized interactive "set" where several safety scenarios are simulated. It consists of two streets, a lake area and a farm (all inside), on which there are twelve scenarios in total. Each scenario is visited in turn by the groups, led by a volunteer guide. Groups spend ten minutes on each scenario, making the average session two hours long.

https://www.safetycentre.co.uk/

Alex Fox

Fun Fair

These are some photographs of me going to Willen Lake Summer Funfair.

A funfair is an event held in a park or field at which people pay to ride on various machines for amusement or try to win prizes in games. The people who organize and operate it usually take it from one place to another. We all love to frighten ourselves by going on hair-raising rides at funfairs.

Alex Fox