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26 Phonebox Magazine | September 2025Olney Folio FriendsMon 1st, Olney Centre, 7pm%u2018Women Poets of the 1700s & 1800s%u2019, a talk by Vicki Shakeshaft and Stony Stratford Friends introducing prominent women writers of the Romantic Period, including music of the time. Tickets: %u00a36 (includes refreshments) at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/folio or 0333 666 3366. Olney Bridge ClubMon 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 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.Olney Jazz ClubTue 2nd, Carlton House Club, 8-10.30pmPaula Jackman%u2019s Jazz Masters are playing at this great jazz night sponsored by Orchard Press.Olney and District Flower ClubTue 2nd, Olney Centre, 7.30pmPopular club meeting features a floral demonstration by Emma Remington. There will be a raffl e of the arrangements at the end of the evening. Visitors fee %u00a310.Ousedale Bridge ClubTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Dovecote Retirement Village, Newport Pagnell, 7-9.30pmSmall, friendly bridge club welcomes new members whether experienced or beginners. A playing partner is not required. More details: 07446 964242, ousedalebridgeclub@gmail.com.Newport Pagnell Probus ClubTue 2nd, Swan Revived Hotel, Newport Pagnell 12.15pmClub meets on the first Tuesday of each month. This month: Iain Sibley JP and Sarah Clarke JP, Bucks Magistrates Association. More details or to visit: John Brimley, 01908 605378, johnbrimley37@btinternet.com; Neil Beeton, 01908 914771, neilbeeton@sky.com.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 2nd, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am-12pmTalk entitled %u2018Chariot Burials of Britain%u2019 by Prof. Melanie Giles, University of Manchester. Archaeologist, specialising in European prehistory. Remote lecturer only. Visitors welcome at the Olney Centre: %u00a34. Tea, coff ee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Brooklands Tai ChiTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 9.30am, 10.30amAncient Chinese exercise involving deep breathing, relaxation and fl owing movement. Beginners/Seated at 9.30am and Intermediate at 10.30am. %u00a36 per session. Everyone%u2019s welcome. Details: 01908 614749.Tuesday Pop-inTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 10amCoff ee, tea and delicious cake. Meet new people or bring a friend, and enjoy good company and a delicious snack. Everyone welcome.The Diary: September Three Artists at The Three HaresWed 3rd-Sat 27th, Three Hares Art Gallery, Cowper & Newton Museum, 11am-4.30pm (Tue to Sat)On Saturday 20th September you can %u2018Meet The Artists%u2019 and enjoy demonstrations and a talk.First Steps Wed 3rd and 17th, Olney Baptist Church, 10-11.15amPlaygroup for accompanied 0-4 year olds with free play time, crafts, baby area, snack, Bible story and songs. Use side entrance from High Street. More details: fi rststeps@olneybaptist.org.uk.Nook by NatureThu 4th, Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney, 8pmForaging, Garden Wandering & Making Plant-Based Remedies. Details: https://www.nookbynature.co.uk.Olney Senior Citizens ClubOlney Centre, 2-4pmThe popular club has the following meetings: Fri 5th, Whist/chat; Fri 12th, Bingo; Fri 19th, K. Varty; Fri 26th, Harvest Service & Tea, 2pm at the URC.Georgian Dancers of AmazingGraceFri 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Olney Centre 7-8.30 pmFriendly group of 18th Century Dancers. Gentle exercise with a historical interest. New people warmly welcome. No partner nor experience necessary. Entry: %u00a33. More details: walkerrd@sky.com, 07967117019. Affi liated to the Cowper and Newton MuseumBeetle Drive NightSat 6th, Ravenstone Village Hall, 6.30pmFamily friendly dice game where you build your beetle piece by piece. Nibbles provided %u2013 take your own bottle. Children welcome. Tickets: %u00a37.50 (child %u00a35). More details: Liza, 07808 793946, Bronwen, 07855 313019.Macmillan Coff ee MorningSat 6th, St Laud%u2019s Church, Sherington, 10am-12pmGet-together over coff ee with a raffl e, everyone%u2019s invited to help do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. Proceeds to Willen Hospice.Nook by NatureSat 6th, Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney, 11.15amYoung Writers Workshop: Using Words to Dream (Children 8-13yrs). Details: https://www.nookbynature.co.uk.Saturday Coff ee morningsSat 6th and Sat 20th, Baptist Church, Olney, 10-11.30amRegular coffee mornings are being held on the above dates. Pop in to see the group, say hello and enjoy a hot drink and piece of cake in friendly surroundings, all welcome. Donations in aid of Willen Hospice.Emberton FeteSun 7th, Emberton Sports and Social Club, 12-4pmRange of stalls, barbecue, afternoon tea and bar. Kids play area, brass band, bouncy castle, dog show and raffl e. Parking is limited, please walk. Bring cash. Entry: %u00a32 (child free).CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:NO WAY OUTCHRISTMAS SPECIAL:Tues 2nd to Sat 6th December 2025Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes MK14 6BNChristmas with the Vic... Then Christmas in the Nick!All you want for Christmas... is us!Two great shows... one great evening!www.mktoc.co.ukTheBIGSING!Saturday 18 October, 7.30pmUnited Reformed ChurchHigh Street, NPTickets available fromCambourne Travelnewportpagnellsingers.co.ukAdult: %u00a312 Child %u00a35Newport Pagnell SingersCalliope Flute TrioSupportingWillen Hospice