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Olney Bowling Club
Clouts will be cast as May is out at last. There will be three particularly notable dates during the month. Diaries ready? Good!
Sunday 3rd May, Middleton Cup Trial Match, Starts at 10am, Bucks vs Bedfordshire.
Saturday 9th May, Internal Trial for Homecounties League and Middleton Cup, Starts at 10am.
Sunday 10th May, Club Open Day, Starts 2.30pm. This is the day when club members welcome all comers; experienced bowlers, of course and we like also to encourage anyone who wants to have a go, even if you have never picked up a bowls wood before we will lend you some, give you tuition and maybe a cup of tea and a sticky bun. All we ask is that you wear soft soled shoes with no heels and do not drop a wood on your toes (or anyone elses).
PS: The bar is likely to open, otherwise why call it an “Open Day”?
Olney & District Historical Society ODHS Programme for 2009
May 20th Dr Radcliffe & his Trust – Jean Billington – education officer for Milton Keynes
June 17th 165 years of the Royal Train – Chris Hillyard – Royal Train manager
July 15th Travels & Art of JMW Turner – Margaret Scott – historian & ODHS member
August Summer Outing TBA
September 16th The Eleanor Crosses – Chris Rowe – local historian
October 21st Stowe Landscape Gardens – Peter Wescombe – local historian
November 18th Murder in 19th century Bucks – Len Woodley – retired police officer
December 4th Christmas Dinner
FUCHSIA SALE
By popular demand, the 6th Annual Fuchsia Sale will take place on Saturday May 30th at 2.00pm – 4.30pm, at 2 Park Cottage, Church Lane, Lathbury, Newport Pagnell on B526.
There will be a substantial range of fuchsia plants available, bush, trailing and standard varieties, an excellent selection of other plants, as well as ready planted tubs. Free expert advice will be on hand. Come early to avoid disappointment. All under cover. Free entrance and car parking.
Profits will be 50/50 Village amenities and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
All enquiries to Peg Thorn 01908 616804 or 07920 526 367.
Olney Rugby Club
Olney Rugby Club would like to thank all those who participated in their Auction of Promises and helped raise nearly £14,000 towards club funds. This proved to be a great event, as we continue to raise the remainder for the completion of the highly written about ‘Doff’s Field’.
Olney Rugby Club are also pleased to announce the third Olney 7’s Tournament is to be held on Saturday 4th July 2009. Any teams
interested can see the full details on the club website: www.olneyrfc.co.uk. The event is a great day for the entire family, with a variety of entertainment provided from face painting to a light refreshment from the bar.
Olney Rugby Club always welcomes new players and social members. Although the rugby season is coming to an end, be assured there are always members willing to show prospective members around our excellent facilities.
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