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January 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 11of the days. If you think you might like to help, please let us know by contacting Elaine Merchant at elaine.merchant2@gmail.com.Marihelen Esam, via emailA Message Of ThanksDear SirI would like to thank the community for their support of the recent Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. With the help and support of local businesses, sports clubs and volunteers from Olney and Lavendon, we have been able to raise more than %u00a317,500 this year. This is a great result and demonstrates a true commitment to the welfare of the %u201cforces family%u201d. I must make special mention of three key individuals and organisations whose contributions contributed in a major way to the collection total:%u2022 The management and staff of our local Sainsbury%u2019s store for their kindness in hosting our main collection point%u2022 Olney Rugby Football Club%u2019s past players for their major contribution%u2022 Our Mayor, Debbie Whitworth, for her daily presence collecting in the Market PlaceI would also like to thank everyone who came to the Market Place to join in the act of Remembrance on November 10th. There are many individual eff orts that contribute to this annual event, and it was good to see it all come together on the day. Olney now attracts many visitors from out of town to this event, a testament to our ability to %u201cget the balance just right%u201d for veterans in particular.The Royal British Legion Branch in Olney has seen a declining membership in the last few years. We are keen to recruit new members and volunteers to join us. We meet several times a year (details in the Phonebox) and there are always opportunities to help in the work of the Branch in fundraising and fellowship. If you are interested then please contact me via email: olney.chairman@rbl.community or telephone 07503 949 313.Chris Roberts, Olney & District Royal British Legion Branch Chairman Urgent Appeal For Help: Model RailwayDear SirOlney Model Railway Club, founded in 1993 and with a current membership of 20, is urgently seeking new, permanent accommodation.Ideally, we would like a secure and watertight unit/barn/porta cabin with an electric supply and, preferably, a toilet, basic kitchen facilities and parking spaces, which we can rent for a modest monthly cost. We are a thriving local organisation with sound, if somewhat limited, fi nances and a competent Management Committee that oversees the general running of the Club on a daily basis.If you are able to help in any way or require any additional information about our activities, please contact the Club Secretary, Malcolm Haynes, on 07752 683619 or by email at: malcolm@olneymrc.org.ukMalcolm Haynes OlneyWednesday 14th FebruaryFour Course Meal Starter, Main Course, Rice and NanAdditional surcharge on seafood%u00a322.95 per coupleAnd a glass of wine each per coupleBook your romantic evening with us at Four Pillars - whatever you choose, you will be well fedby our talented chef and team!BOOK YOUR ROMANTIC EVENING WITH US SPECIAL VALENTINE%u2019S DAY MENU60 High Street, Olney Buckinghamshire %u2022 www.the4pillarsrestaurant.co.ukTandoofi RestaurantFour PillarsTel: 01234 714083 / 711563To fi nd out more, contact the team: