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February 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 21%u2022 Domiciliary care (visits)%u2022 Live in care%u2022 Long term conditions%u2022 Post surgery care%u2022 Respite careOur staff undergo a rigorous recruitment selection and statutory vetting procedureWe%u2019d love to hear from you! Connect with us for thorough answers to your questionsTel: 01908 965055 or 07471 291301 email: info@unique24careservices.co.ukscan here www.unique24careservices.co.uk%u2022 Domiciliary care (visits)%u2022 Live in care%u2022 Long term conditions%u2022 Post surgery care%u2022 Respite careWe%u2019d love to hear from you! Connect with us for thorough answers to your questionsTel: 01908 965055 or 07471 291301 email: info@unique24careservices.co.ukwww.unique24careservices.co.ukRespite Care is designed to give caregivers a break. Maintain your wellbeing and come back rejuvenated ready to continue caring%u2022 Personal care%u2022 Companionship%u2022 Light household chores%u2022 Appointments%u2022 Night sits%u2022 ShoppingYour comfort is our number one priority24/7 Care Services for you or a loved one at homeThis year marks a milestone for The Four Pillars, Olney%u2019s beloved Indian restaurant, as it celebrates 25 years of serving the community with delicious food and an excellent dining experience.Established during the millennium year of 2000 by the family of brothers Jamal and Rahim, the restaurant has been a cornerstone of the town%u2019s food scene and, since 2014, has thrived under the leadership of current owner Babul. It%u2019s been an exciting and interesting spice journey and, refl ecting on his part of it, Babul acknowledges the ups and downs, including the challenges posed by the pandemic. But he%u2019s immensely grateful for the unwavering support of customers.%u201cThe community has been with us every step of the way,%u201d he says.Over the years, The Four Pillars has welcomed a fascinating mix of diners, from loyal locals to big names, including the singer Snoop Dogg, who famously ordered %u00a33,000 worth of food for himself and his management team. The rapper%u2019s promoter arranged for a private helicopter to collect the feast, which included 15 dishes of lobster cooked in cream and king prawn jalfrezi.Snoop%u2019s friends, including nightclub owner Fran Cosgrove and singer Shola Ama, had dined at the restaurant earlier and recommended it. The meal was taken the 56 miles to London for Snoop%u2019s after-show party, making for one of the restaurant%u2019s most memorable moments.In 2021, the restaurant was delighted to receive a glowing mention on Chris Evans%u2019 Radio 5 show, sending curious diners fl ocking to its doors.A Pillar of the Community Popular restaurant has been spicing up the lives of Olney diners for 25 years.At the heart of The Four Pillars%u2019 success is Babul%u2019s commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and delivering genuinely friendly service.%u201cWe aim to make every guest feel like they%u2019re visiting a friend%u2019s home,%u201d he explains. Recent innovations like Bangladeshi street food nights have added an exciting twist to the restaurant%u2019s hugely popular traditional off erings.Babul takes pride in being part of the UK%u2019s Indian restaurant industry, which he notes has been thriving for over 100 years.%u201cI%u2019m proud to see how our food has become such a big part of British culture,%u201d he says. %u201cThe Four Pillars plays its own small but meaningful role in keeping that tradition alive.%u201dThe restaurant is deeply rooted in the local community, supporting causes like Olney Town Colts Youth Football, Olney Rugby Club, and charities, including Willen Hospice, the British Heart Foundation, and Olney is Kind. A recent charity night raised %u00a31,100 for Olney is Kind, highlighting the team%u2019s dedication to helping local causes.Babul has also supported MK Snap, hosting charity curry nights to raise vital funds for the organisation, which has been honoured with the Queen%u2019s Award for its transformative work with adults with learning disabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Babul and his team provided meals for over 50 NHS staff at Milton Keynes Hospital, demonstrating their commitment to giving back in times of need. Looking ahead, Babul is optimistic about the future. %u201cWe want to continue serving great food and creating a space where everyone feels welcome,%u201d he says.%u201cWe%u2019re always happy to support fundraising events, so please feel free to reach out.%u201d As The Four Pillars celebrates this well-earned milestone, it%u2019s clear that the restaurant has not only delighted diners for 25 years but has also become an integral part of Olney%u2019s community.www.4pillarsolney.co.uk