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September 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 27Got an event, gathering or meeting coming up in October? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comEast Street Community CentreMon 8th, East Street, Olney, 7.30pmESCC will be holding its next AGM. Treasurer will provide a financial summary and there%u2019s further reports. All are welcome. Denton & District Gardening ClubMon 8th Denton Village Hall, Denton,7.30pmRussell Attwood talk on %u2018Soil %u2013 more than just dirt!%u2019. Also known as %u2018The Pumpkin Man%u2019 the excellent speaker will help the audience to see things in a new light. Entry free to members, %u00a35 for visitors. More details: 01604 890875, or m.pateman@yahoo.co.uk.Tea & ChatMon 8th, Olney Centre, 2-3pmRegular meeting of this friendly chat group where the tea is good and the friendship is even better. More details: Debbie Whitworth, 07494 681907.BNTATue 9th, Addison Centre, Kempston, 2.15pmSpeaker Bill Lockerbie%u2019s talk on Lamport Hall. Plenty of parking available. Everyone is welcome and there%u2019s no need to book. Small charge for admission. More details: Betty Thomas, 01480 860421.Newport Pagnell Women%u2019s InstituteTue 9th, Brooklands, Newport Pagnell, 7.15pmMonthly meeting of the Newport Pagnell WI. Speaker is a PCSO who will be talking about doorstep/online scams safety. Visitors and potential members welcome. Entry %u00a35 (cash only). There is a raffl e and tea/coff ee and cakes are provided. More details: 07851 704551, newportpagnellwi@gmail.com.CAMEOWed 10th, Olney Baptist Church, 2-4pmCAMEO returns. All are welcome to join for tea, cake and companionship at the Baptist Church. Why not go and see if you%u2019re %u2018Tuned In%u2019 to an afternoon of music and fun.The Arts Society North BucksThu 11th, Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell, 10.15amThe title of the lecture is %u2018Eric Gill %u2013 the early years%u2019 by Caroline Walker. The talk will begin at 10.50am with coff ee served from 10.15am. Guests welcome for a small charge. More details: membershipnorthbucks@theartssociety.org.40th AnniversarySat 13th, Bury Common, Newport Pagnell, 12.30pmThe town council celebrates 40 years with a special celebration on Bury Common. There%u2019s a car boot sale, food stalls, a bar, music, a dog show and a treasure hunt among the planned attractions. Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 16th, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am-12pmTalk entitled %u2018Anglo Saxons in the Nene Valley%u2019, by Prof. Stephen Upex, specialising in Roman, Saxon and medieval landscapes, University of Cambridge. Remote lecturer only. Visitors welcome at the Olney Centre: %u00a34. Tea, coff ee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Folio Children%u2019s Craft ClubSat 20th, Olney Library, 10.30-11.30amSuitable for children ages 3-9 years. Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session. Book in person at the Library desk or phone 01234 711474. Sessions are free, but donations are welcome.September SerenadeSat 20th, All Saints Church, Ravenstone, 7pmConcert by the Windmill Singers, T i c ke t s : %u00a3 1 2 . 5 0 ( i n c l u d e s refreshments). More details: Glynis Bailey, 01908 551674.Heritage Open DaySun 21st, St Peter & St Paul Church, Olney, 2-4.30pmAs part of the Heritage Open Days program, the church will be open for presentations, tours and family activities. Knowledgeable guides will help you discover the history and architecture of this Grade 1 listed building. Brass rubbing for children.Olney is KindTue 23rd, Olney Centre, 10am-12pm%u2018Come and Connect%u2019 at this meeting group. They welcome all ages and guarantee there will always be someone to chat to. It%u2019s the fi rst step if you are feeling alone and would like some company.CAMEOWed 24th, Olney Baptist Church, 2-4pmCome and meet each other (CAMEO) %u2013 join in to hear about the invaluable work of the RNLI. Plus enjoy tea and a chat at the Baptist Church. All welcome.Brooklands Quiz NightFri 26th, Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 7pmHosted by: Chris %u2018The Quiz%u2019. Teams of 4 to 6, %u00a32.50 each with a money prize for the winners. Take your own drinks and snacks and there%u2019s a raffl e. Tickets and more details: 01908 614749, buy on the door, email: brooklandscentre@btinternet.com.Fashion Show and Clothes SaleSat 27th, St Laud%u2019s Church, Sherington, 1.30pmThe SOS Fashion Show is coming to St Laud%u2019s. %u00a36 entrance ticket includes a glass of prosecco or soft drink. Ticket money supports the running of St Laud%u2019s, clothes payments go to SOS Fashion Show charity. Changing rooms available. More details: Susan on 01908 610675.Saturday StoryTimeSat 27th, Olney Library, 11-11.30amPopular drop-in session of stories, songs and rhymes suitable for children ages 3-7 years but all welcome.Olney Gardening ClubTue 30th, Olney Centre, 7pmTalk entitled %u2018Climbers, twiners and other wall shrubs%u2019 presented by Howard Drury, starts at 7.30pm. Doors open half an hour early for time to get refreshments. More details: Chris Richbell, 01234 241700.Got an event coming up in October? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comEXHIBITION OPEN19-21 & 25-28 September11am %u2013 5pm daily, (Thurs 25 till 8pm)FREE ADMISSIONShowcasing the talent of 10 local artists %u2013 paintings, prints, ceramics and wood turned art %u2013 all for sale.Please see www.yardleyarts.org for events, exhibitions and classes.Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall, The Square,Yardley Hastings, Northampton, NN7 1EUYA Phonebox 92 x 135.indd 1 18/08/2025 13:11