Live and Local U3A Christmas Concert Come and enjoy a Christmas Conce given by the U3A Choir on Friday, 20th December at 7.30pm in the URC Church, Newport Pagnell. Tickets available on 07762 1 7 8 379 or from members of the Choir at £6 each. Seasonal refreshments will be served. There will also be a raffle. We look forward to seeing you. Maggot Racing @ The Green Man Lavendon: Boxing Day 26th December 1pm Proceeds going to the newly formed Lavendon Pavilion Preschool. If you wouldliketosponsoraraceandhelp with this good cause please call Rich on 01234 71 2644 2014 Bedford Art Society meeting @ Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford 3rd January, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Well-known local artist, Michael Croker, will give a demonstration relating to a current exhibition. The meeting concludes at around 9.30pm. Entry is free for members and £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson O1 234 3072 1 0 or visit www.bedsartsociety. co.uk for information. Olney Jazz Club: 7th January at Carlton Club, Olney. Alan Barnes (sax) and Bruce Adams (trumpet) withtheAlanHaughtonTrio£10/8in advance. 4th February at Carlton Club, Olney Josh Kemp's Jazz prophets £9/7 in advance. Framed Choose your frame from the comfort of your home or office Samples of moulding and mount hoard arc brought to you for selection so you can perfectly complement your artwork to your dccor. For an appointment, please contact: Jane on 07961 287 795 jane@framed.org.uk www.framed.org.uk 4th March at Carlton Club, Olney. Amy Roberts (reeds) and Ian Bateman (trombone) with the Alan Haughton Trio £1 0/8 in advance. Newport Pagnell Women's Institute @ Royal British Legion Club Second Tuesday of each month. 14th January, 7.30pm 'Dead, buried- but not for long'. Meeting intheAmber room, everyone welcome. 3rd Cabaret Night Friday 28th March 2014 at 8pm All-star cast headed by MUD II In aid of Willen Hospice to be held at The Carlton House Club, 38 High Street, Olney (£25), Bucks, MK46 4BB. Buy your tickets from: Carlton House Club, Olney; CT Wilson Hardware Shop, 84 High Street Olney, and Keith Miller, Ravenstone 01 908 551028 Poppy Appe Concert The Royal British Poppy Appeal Concert 2013 was held on Saturday 16th November, at the Cowper Memorial United Reformed Church, Olney. It was packed - with 1 6 2 tickets sold f o r the event. The performers put on a great show, which the audience really enjoyed, highlighted by the number of positive comments received afterwards. Soloists were: Emma Heseltine Classical pianist, Becca lbbs Singer, and Chris Sommerfield, Classical guitarist. The event raised £950 for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2013. Newport Pagnell Singers and Guests 14th December, 7.30pm Messiah and Carols at the Parish Church, Newport Pagnell. Carols for all @ Our Lady's R.C Church, West Street, Olney Sunday 15th December, 7pm Come and sing carols with the choir, and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies after. In aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Olney NAG 'Have Your Say' Meetings take place every fourth Monday in Costa Coffee in the Market Place. PCSO Tina Lewington and Susan Hughes are there from 10.30 to 1 1 .30 am, so if you have any concerns or issues please come along and discuss them with us. Our next 'Have Your Say' meeting is to be held on: 16th December 2013. Future 2014 Meetings are scheduled for: 1 3th January; 1 0th February; 1 0th March; 7th April; 2nd June; 30th June and 28th July If you are interested in joining Olney Neighbourhood Action Group or would like any further information, please contact Susan Hughes on olneynag@googlemail.com or 07876 540577. Nene Valley Organ Club @ The Ex Servicemens Club, 47 Sheep Street Flute/Piano lessons available from a leading conservatoire trained professional, for children and adults. Flute: Beginners to Advanced Piano: Beginners to Grade 5 Please contact: Emma Howard e: emmahoward1@rocketmail.com Bouqu a11oons No hampton Monday 16th December, 8pm Paul Carman plays old favourites and Christmas music in a relaxed style. £6 includes sausage rolls and mince pies. Call 01933 357039 for more info. Monday 20th January, 8pm Charity concert in aid of NMPAT Northamptonshire Music and pe orming Arts Trust. £5. Christmas services @ St Michael's Church, Lavendon Thursday 19th December, 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight, followed by coffee, tea and mince pies. Tuesday24thDecember, 11.30pm Christmas Eve Midnight Communion Wednesday 25th December, 9.30am Christmas Day Communion. Sunday 29th December, 10am Combined Communion service, followed by coffee, tea and biscuits Your town, your say @ URC Church, The High Street Newport Pagnell 20th December 9am-1pm 21st December 10am-2pm Do you want a say in what happens to the future of your Town? If so, please join us to discuss this at the Neighbourhood Plan Consultation. We'd love to hear your views, and offer you a cup of tea, or a glass of wine. "About Olney" Calendar Have you got yours yet? The Lions 2014 Calendar s going fast and with only 5 weeks left till the New Year, if you want one, you should get t now! Simp y visit the Lions website www o ney1ionsclub org and drop us a note with your requirements. Ifyou live within 5 milesof Olney we will del ver on a COD basis at no extra cost. The Calendars cost £5 each and come shr nk wrapped with their own postal envelope. Graham Terry Private Guitar Tuition Classical Electric 078091 2 1 1 77 ry@hotmail.co.uk B&B available Quiet location in Olney Double room plus lounge room, and en suite shower room. Weekly rates available Tel: 07961 287 795 & Make someone's day with our unique and fun Balloon Bouquet's Delivered Locally £ 1 6.95 Newport Pagnell Singers & Guests Saturday, 14 December, 7.30pm Parish Church, Newport Pagnell Tickets: £10 MESSIAH and CAROLS Messiah Part I: Choir, Soloists & Chamber Orchestra Traditional Carols for choir and audience participation Tickets available from: Cambourne Travel, NP, Wilson's, Olney, Pat Kearsley: 01908 610623 Web: www.newportpagnellsingers.webs.com 22 PhoneboxMagazine