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56 Phonebox Magazine | February 2025Take a tip from usMilton Keynes City Council has announced plans to replace its three ageing tips. It proposes to replace MK%u2019s three current household recycling facilities in Newport Pagnell, Bleak Hall and New Bradwell and with more modern Reuse and Recycling Centres in the north and south of the city. Last year local people dropped off nearly 25,000 tonnes of waste %u2013 the city council estimates 50% more waste and recycling will come to its tips by 2050. It plans to almost double capacity by developing modern new Recycling and Reuse Centres in Wolverton and Snelshall.Cash and carryThe Sainsbury%u2019s store in Olney has confi rmed that it will replace the cash machine that was stolen recently in a ram raid. %u201cWe are working hard to restore the ATM service at our Olney store as soon as possible,%u201d said a Sainsbury%u2019s spokesperson. %u201cWe thank our customers for their patience and are sorry for any inconvenience caused.%u201dA Festive CelebrationThe spirit of Christmas came alive at Westbury Grange care home in Newport Pagnell, where residents, staff , volunteers, New Rugby initiative comes to Olneysecondary schools such as Shenley Brook End and Ousedale, has already made an impact. Road praise for the cityThe Milton Keyes area has been listed as one of the best locations in the UK for new and inexperienced drivers to gain confi dence behind the wheel. MK ranked fourth in the Tempcover Insurance survey, with factors including having 86% of its A-roads and motorways in %u2018good%u2019 condition, having an average of just eight rainy days per month, and recording 199 collisions per billion motor vehicle miles - top-ranking Sheffi eld had 471 collisions in this part of the research. Other areas investigated were traffi c levels, collisions blamed on inexperience, quality of B and C-roads and fuel prices, which help to make driving more aff ordable for new motorists. Milton Keynes fi nished favourably in most of these areas of research.Church makes it 700 yearsSt Peter & St Paul Church in Olney is celebrating its 700th birthday this year. This month church leaders will be thinking about those who have been married in the church over the years, and would like people to send in photographs of their wedding in the church to display this year. They also invite all to an %u2018Everyone Together Service%u2019 on Sunday 9th February at 10am, with celebration cake afterwards. Email your photos to: 700years@olneyparish.org.Museum opens new galleryMilton Keynes Museum has celebrated a milestone in its own history with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art gallery showing friends, and family gathered for an unforgettable Christmas party. The event was a great success and raised more than %u00a3300 for the Methodist Homes charity that the home is part of.%u201cIt was wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate,%u201d said Julie Roche, Home Manager.Almshouses callThe Queen Ann and John Revis Almshouses in Newport Pagnell are seeking individuals to join the committee as Trustees who care about residents and believe they should have access to the best quality housing that the charity can supply. The committee is a group of dedicated and committed local people. This is a voluntary role which does not pay a salary but reasonable expenses may be paid.For more details contact the Secretary: secretar yqajralmshouses@gmail.com, 07967 368992.Sports initiative tackles rugby shortageMore children from a broader range of local schools will be able to take part in competitive rugby following the formation of a new sports partnership. MK Alliance, a collaboration of local rugby clubs and secondary schools, is working to introduce competitive rugby to children who might otherwise feel excluded from the game. It follows a decline in competitive rugby opportunities, particularly in secondary state schools. The MK Alliance wants to change that by providing access to rugby where students can develop their skills to a top-tier competitive level.The partnership between local clubs, including Milton Keynes RUFC, Olney RFC, and Supermarket ram raid Westbury celebrationNews Round UpNew recycling tip plan