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26 Phonebox Magazine | June 2025Castle Ashby SpectacularSun 1st, Castle Ashby, 12pmFun dog show and church fete. Olney Bridge ClubMon 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, Olney Centre, 6.45pmOlney 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.Singing for the BrainMon 2nd and Mon 16th, Heron%u2019s Lodge Guide Centre, Loughton LodgeAlzheimer%u2019s Society uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating activity. It is held on the fi rst and third Monday of each month, with both a morning and afternoon session available. For more information or to book a place, contact: Alzheimer%u2019s Society, 01908 232612 or miltonkeynes@alzheimers.org.uk.Folio TalkMon 2nd, The Olney Centre Room 4, 7.30pm%u2018STATION 109, Podington Airfield in WW2%u2019, an illustrated talk by Mike Meade.Tickets %u00a36 in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk/folio or 0333 666 3366. Includes refreshments.B e d f o r d N a t i o n a l Tr u s t AssociationTue 3rd, Addison Centre, KempstonThe business part of the AGM will last about half an hour. The speaker is then Liz Houghton, who writes poetry which will be cheerful, and you will enjoy it. Refreshments as usual at the start of the meeting. There is plenty of parking available. More details: Betty Thomas, 01480 860421.Olney Jazz ClubTue 3rd, Carlton House Club, Olney, 8-10.30pmTad Newton Jazzfriends are playing. Tickets: %u00a315 from Phonebox offi ces.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 3rd, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am-12pmAGM followed by: %u2018Boudica%u2019, a talk by Patrick Lambert, Project manager for Oxford Archaeology East with a special interest in the Roman period. Visitors welcome at the Olney Centre, %u00a34. Tea, coffee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Yardley ArtsWed 4th, 6-8pm Using your iPad in art %u2013 3-week evening course.Sat 7th 2-4pm, Saturday Art Club for Children %u2013 Jungle Painting.Fri 13th-Fri 4th July, 10am-4pm) Art Studio Session. Do your own thing (free for Students, NHS and Carers and Unemployed)Sat/Sun 28th/29th 10am-4pm Exhibition of art ceramics and more. Entry: free. Coff ee Morning on Sat (10am-12pm) and Free Drawing Workshops on Sat/Sun (2-4pm)More details: YardleyArts.org.The Diary: June Cowper & Newton MuseumWed 4th, Market Place, Olney, 1-2pmBeginners Gardening Club %u2013 Propagation of Dahlias. Ready to dig into the world of gardening? Whether you%u2019re new or just want to brush up on your skills, our Beginners Gardening Club is for you. %u00a32 per session with your annual pass (%u00a34 without a pass). Book in advance per session: www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk.Chatty CafeThu 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Mead Centre, High Street (through arch), Newport Pagnell, 11am-1pmAt a loose end, feel like a chat, new to the area, going through some changes? Come along and experience a warm welcome, light refreshments and plenty of laughter. We look forward to meeting you.Three Hares GalleryThu 5th-Thu 26th, Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney, 11am-4.30pmAn exhibition by three artists entitled %u2018Earth, Water & Wing%u2019 featuring Sally Pennycate%u2019s abstracted landscapes, Melissa McDonald%u2019s seascapes and Marika Du Plessis characterful, quirky ceramic birds come together to celebrate beauty and diversity. Entry is free, fi nd out more at www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk.Hangout HubFri 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Olney Centre, 5.30-7.30pmMeeting space for school years 7-11. All welcome.Georgian Dancers of Amazing GraceFri 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Olney Centre 7-8.30pmJoin our friendly group of 18thcentury dancers. Gentle exercise with a historical interest. New people are warmly welcomed. No partner or experience necessary. Entry: %u00a33. More details: walkerrd@sky.com or 07967117019 if you are interested in joining us. Affi liated to the Cowper and Newton Museum.Memory Club Fri 6th, Church Hall, High Street South, Olney,1.30-3pm This month, after refreshments, we will be enjoying a taster session of chair exercises led by Zoe Neal, who has classes in the town. All are welcome.Olney Senior Citizen ClubOur popular club has the following events for June:Fri 6th, Whist/Chat, Fri 13th Bingo, Fri 20th Strawberry Tea, Fri 27th G Kinnersley.Summer ConcertSat 7th, St Peter & St Paul Church, Olney, 7.30pmListen to marvellous show tunes, jazz songs and classics. Music by Bach, Mozart, Sinatra and Streisand. Proceeds to Olney Newton Link. Tickets: %u00a312.50 from Phonebox Magazine offices. More details: Sally, 07719 222820; Lynne, 07766 425523.Presenting an exciting line-up of live theatre and music this August. Don%u2019t miss out! www.thearchestheatre.co.uk david@thearchestheatre.co.ukCall 07879 414110 The Arches Theatre, Church Farm, Clifton Reynes, Olney MK46 5DTRiverbank Rhythms3rd AugustBenefit concert in support of CentrePoint CharityTruly, Jack The Ripperwith %u2018Don%u2019t Go Into The Cellar%u2019 Theatre CompanyRobin HoodSense & Sensibilitywith DOT ProductionsPeter Rabbit17th Augustwith LOL TheatreThe Comedy of ErrorsSupersonic Queen(Queen Tribute)1st AugustDefinitelyMightbe(Oasis Tribute)2nd Augustscan me!8th AugustA Midsummer Night%u2019s DreamFrankensteinwith British Touring Shakespeare9th August10th Augustwith The Shakespeare Circus24th AugustJeeves & WoosterIn Perfect Nonsensewith Underneath The Arches28th %u2013 30th AugustThe 39 StepsDuetswith The Backdoor Theatre Company21st - 23rd AugustGet your tickets today!LICENSED TEAROOM & GARDEN SERVING LIGHT LUNCHES, HOMEMADE CAKES, HOT & COLD DRINKSBrowns of Stagsden Farm Shop %u2022 QUALITY HOME REARED LOCAL MEAT AND POULTRY%u2022 FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES %u2022 HOMEMADE PIES%u2022 WIDE SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHEESE%u2022 EXTENSIVE RANGE OF TASTY ACCOMPANIMENTS GET SIZZLING WITH OUR FANTASTIC RANGE OF BBQ MEATSwww.brownsofstagsden.co.ukFollow us on Facebook and Instagram for updatesManor Farm, Stagsden, Beds, MK43 8SHTue - Thurs 10am - 4pm, Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 3pm01234 822330