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August 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 5ContentsPhonebox Magazine is owned and published by Phonebox Magazine Ltd, Unit 2, Stanley Court, Olney, Bucks MK46 5NHAdvertisers: We gratefully acknowledge the support of firms whose advertisements appear in this publication and, whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers regret they cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. Advertisements are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Any reproduction of material, either advertising or editorial, is forbidden without written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisements appearing in this publication. Distribution may vary at the discretion of Phonebox Magazine Ltd.To advertise telephone (01234) 713298or email sales@phoneboxmagazine.comEmail articles and news to editorial@phoneboxmagazine.comwww.phoneboxmagazine.comTwitter: @Phonebox_magFacebook.com/PhoneboxmagDeadline for September 2025 edition - 14th August06 Barriers Life as a wheelchair user08 Olney Camera Club More tips on improving your shots 10 Reader%u2019s LettersViews from around the region 11 %u00a32 coin Town%u2019s in the money 11 Kart driver%u2019s championship win Young Olney star gets the silverware12 Entertainment 1 Dreamcoat tale is back on tour 14 Entertainment 2Singer songwriter on way to Northampton16 Mercury Report The latest news from Olney%u2019s council 22 Newport Pagnell Council NewsLatest from the Mayor & NP South team 24 Olney & Newport LionsA busy month for the fund raisers 26 Phonebox Diary What%u2019s on, when and how much?28 Phonebox Foodie Part of your fi ve a day 30 Ward Councillors Report Update from our local representatives 32 31 Things to do this August Where to go with the family in the summer break 34 Pibworth columnMore from the all-seeing eye36 Chris Curtis MP Parliamentarian%u2019s plans for MK38 Book review Terrifi c read described38 Club of the Month Where to get your fi x48 Phonebox MotoringUseful advice if you%u2019re towing this summer50 St Peter and St Paul 700th anniversary Celebrations wrapped up with special event 52 Olney Ukraine Aid Fundraising and volunteering for Ukraine53 Churches Together Clergy thoughts and refl ections 54 Sport catch upNews from clubs across the regions 56 News Round Up All the other items of interest we haven%u2019t yet included 62 Quiz Corner Get your summer thinking caps on It%u2019s about this time that we take in two or three students on work experience placements. As the end of term approaches, we are inundated with requests from eager young people, anxious to gain some work experience in the workplace and, specifi cally, in a print and publishing business.They might be budding journalists, business students, or people interested in printing and publishing, and Phonebox is happy to take in a few local teenagers to give them a glimpse of life after school.One of the students we welcomed this year was Maya Czerminska, a brilliant young woman who showed us what a great writer she is. And we were also impressed with her drive and determination %u2013 Maya is a wheelchair user who we featured in Phonebox Magazine back in 2012.The story, %u2018Maya%u2019s Dream%u2019 (below), described how a group of cyclists rode 500 miles from Le Mans in France back to Olney to raise money and awareness for Maya and the condition she was born with, Spinal Muscular Atrophy.And now, 13 years later, we publish her feature %u2018Breaking Down Barriers%u2019 on page 6. Describing the challenges of getting around in a wheelchair, it%u2019s an interesting and lovely piece.We all loved having Maya here, and she%u2019s welcome back any time, as are the other two students we took on, Emily Read and Ethan Mair.Talking of students, all our local schoolkids will be on their annual summer holidays now, with no more education until next month. Not sure how to fi ll your time? Check out our%u00a0 %u201931 things to do%u2019 feature on page 32 for inspiration.We have scoured the area to bring you a month%u2019s worth of fun and activities for all the family to enjoy. Many of these events are free, so it does not necessarily have to be an expensive month while the children are looking for something to do.In terms of paid events, our entertainment pages (p 12) list some of the best music, comedy and drama that%u2019s heading its way to our region%u2019s clubs and theatres this summer.Have a happy and safe vacation, everyone, and we%u2019ll see you in September!Ron Hall, EditorJune 24th 2012 will see a group of twenty-four amateur cyclists, many local Olneyites, depart the world famous motor racing town of Le Mans in France for a 500 mile cycle ride back to Maya%u2019s home town of Olney in Buckinghamshire. All to raise money and awareness for Maya and the condition she was born with.www.b2bcycleco.ukMaya%u2019s Dream24 Pefi le... 500 Miles... 5 days... Le Mans via Pff is to Olney fffl RIDE FORMAYA2012Paris - OlneyLe Mans -