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January 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 27Got an event, gathering or meeting coming up in February? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comand the friendship is even better. More details: Debbie Whitworth, 07494 681907.Olney Bridge ClubMon 13th, 20th, 27th, Olney Centre, 7pmOlney Bridge Club is a friendly club affiliated to the EBU which plays duplicate bridge every Monday evening apart from Bank Holidays. New members welcome. More details: John Claydon, 01234 713045.Newport Pagnell WITue 14th, Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 7pmGuest speaker will be reporter, Bill Hamilton. Visitors and potential members are welcome, entry: %u00a35 (cash only). There%u2019s also a raffle and refreshments are served.Yardley ArtsThe Old School, The Square, Yardley HastingsTue/ Wed 14th/15th (10am1pm) Freedom with Landscape Acrylics; Tue 21st-25th February (10am-12.30pm) Introduction to watercolour techniques, 6-week course;%u00a0Wed 22nd (10.15am-2pm) Introduction to Linocut, Houses; Fri 24th (10.30am-4.30pm) Leaded Stained Glass Workshop; Sun 26th (10am-4pm) Collage Papers and SketchbooksBedford NT AssociationTue 14th, Addison Centre, Kempston, 2.15pmSpeaker is John Gibson of SERV (Service by Emergency Response Volunteers). The volunteers, known as Blood runners, are experienced motorcyclists and car drivers who help save lives by transporting urgently needed blood and other medical supplies. Tea available before the meeting. There%u2019s a small entrance fee. More details: Betty Thomas, 01480 860421.First StepsWed 15th, Olney Baptist Church, 10-11.15amPlaygroup for accompanied 0-4 year-olds. Join in for free play time, crafts, snacks, a bible story and songs.%u00a0Use the side entrance of the church. More details:%u00a0fi rststeps@olneybaptist.org.uk.Georgian Dancers of Amazing GraceFri 17th, 24th, 31st, Olney Centre, 7-8.30pm Join this friendly group of 18th century dancers for gentle exercise with a historical interest. New people warmly welcomed. No partner required nor experience necessary. Affi liated to the Cowper and Newton Museum. Fee: %u00a33. More details: walkerrd@sky.com, 07718 371554.Folio Children%u2019s Craft ClubSat 18th, Olney Library, 10.30 -11.30amSuitable for children aged 3-9 years. Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session. B o o k i n a d v a n c e b y email:%u00a0 olneyfoliofriends@gmail.com%u00a0or in person at Olney Library 01234 711474.Sessions are free, donations are welcomed. %u00a0Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 21st, The Olney Centre and Zoom, 10-12pm%u2018Lost to the waves: the study of the Greek and Roman harbours of Crete%u2019%u00a0 %u2013 a talk by Michael Curtis, honorary fellow, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, University of Leicester. Visitors welcome at the Olney Centre. Entry: %u00a34, tea, coffee, biscuits%u00a0 included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Inner Wheel Newport PagnellTue 21st, Olney Centre, 2-4pmThe speaker for the fi rst meeting of 2025 will be Tanya from BAMK Ukraine (the international charity Inner Wheel are supporting this year). She will explain how for three years donations from MK have been sent and distributed throughout Ukraine. Visitors welcome. Entry: %u00a35, includes refreshments. More details: Jackie, innerwheelnewportpagnell@gmail.com.Saturday StoryTimeSat 25th, Olney Library, 11-11.30amPopular drop-in session of stories, songs and rhymes suitable for children aged 3-7 years but all welcome.Olney and District Gardening ClubTue 28th, Olney Centre, 7pmJohn Amand from Jacques Amand Bulbs will talk about %u2018Unusual bulbs and how they get to your garden%u2019. Refreshments fi rst and meeting starts at 7.30pm. More details: Chris Richbell, 01234 241700.Got an event, gathering or meeting coming up in February?Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comDusk till DawnSPECIAL OCCASION WEARDDLargest stockists of all styles of prom dressesfor 2025 in the three counties! %u2022 No two dresses sold to the same school %u20221st Floor, Dagnall House, Stanley Court, Olney, MK46 5NH01234 712200 %u2022 www.dusktdawn.co.uk%u2022 FREE alterations on all dresses%u2022 dusktilldawn007 dusk.till.dawn.occasionSizes 4-30Slimming Worldreal food, real support, real resultsSlimming Worldreal food, real support, real resultsThursdays 5.15pm and 6.45pmOlney Baptist ChurchTo book your space call Jane on 07886 808205Warm welcome guaranteed Facebook - Slimming World Milton Keynes with Jane