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54 Phonebox Magazine | September 2025LOCAL SPORT ROUNDUPOLNEY BOWLING CLUBMany matches in the groups were very close, with semi-fi nals being played between the winner of one group against the runner-up of the other. The fi nal was even more competitive, going into the last end with an even score, and the outcome eventually hinged on the last bowl being played. Winners: Barbs Thorpe and Mick Richardson. Runners Up: Les Durham & Ed Chatfi eld. Many thanks to Des Smail who sponsored the event and awarded the prizes.The OBC men have been competing in the Bletchley & District League with wins over Wingrave and Woburn Sands and narrow losses to Wolverton Town, Newport Pagnell and Bletchley St Martins, fi nishing 4th in Division 1. The mixed BDL team have had wins over Buckingham West End and Stony Stratford and losses to Wolverton Town and Newport Pagnell, with 1 match left to play. OBC are hosting a Bucks v Northants County match on Tuesday, 2nd September from 2pm.%u00a0 Visitors are welcome to come and watch. Fancy learning to play bowls? Contact ray.smith.rs95@gmail.com to arrange a taster session.OLNEY RFC READY FOR A BIG NEW SEASON %u2013 COME AND GET INVOLVED!OLNEY & CLIFTON FISHING CLUBThe Fiesta Open was the fi rst match of the season and was fi shed at Olney Mill. Nigel Porter claimed victory with a 15lb bag of silvers. At the next peg downstream was Neale Shearn, who fi nished in second place with just 1lb less. However, just over a week later, it was Neale who claimed the victory in the Brimley Cup with 18lbs of silvers in a match fi shed at Lavendon Meadows.The Brimley Cup was the fi rst of two evening matches that we were able to add to our match schedule. The second was the Knights%u2019 Shield, which was won by Graham Prince with another double-fi gure bag of silvers. Finally, on the match scene was today%u2019s Les Wallis team of four match. Fished in bright, hot sunshine, Olney Mill outperformed Lavendon Meadows with the top four weights all coming from there. Webster%u2019s Four were the overall team winners with Kevin Osborne fi nishing fi rst individually. On the specimen front, various species have been landed. Barney was back clubbing and this time managed to get his fi rst 6lb fi sh of the season. Meanwhile, on the predator front, young Connor Bazley caught this nice pike, while at the opposite end of the age spectrum, David Partridge caught this perch of over 2lbs.Next month sees our fl agship Ron Bull Open. All our top anglers will be in the seventy peg fi eld, so it should be a great match. See next month%u2019s edition for a full report. Cheers, DamonSeptember arrives, and with it, Rugby is back in Olney! The buzz is building as Olney RFC kicks off an exciting new season. With teams for Men, Women, Colts, Mini & Juniors and Walking Rugby, the club is welcoming players of all ages and abilities to join in the fun.Pre-season training is already underway, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm from players old and new. Coaches across all the teams are looking forward to another action-packed year, building on the successes of last season while making sure everyone enjoys their rugby.But Olney RFC isn%u2019t just about what happens on the pitch %u2013 from match-day support to 7s tournaments and events in the clubhouse, there%u2019s always something happening to bring people together.This year, the message is simple: if you%u2019ve ever thought about giving rugby a try %u2013 or if you%u2019re looking for a new hobby, a way to get fi t, or just some good mates %u2013 now%u2019s the time to get involved. No experience is needed, and new players will be made to feel at home straight away. Parents are also encouraged to bring youngsters along, with mini and junior rugby off ering a fantastic way for children to build confi dence, keep active and make lifelong friends.%u201cWe%u2019re a club for everyone,%u201d said chairman David Smith. %u201cWhether you%u2019re here to play, support or socialise, there%u2019s a place for you at Olney RFC.%u201dSo as the season gets underway, why not head down to the club and see what it%u2019s all about? Whether you%u2019re pulling on boots, cheering from the touchline, or catching up with friends in the clubhouse, you%u2019ll be part of The Club.Keep an eye on the club website and social media for news of upcoming matches and events. #TheOlneyWayBADMINTON %u2018COME AND TRY IT DAYS%u2019 Newport Pagnell Badminton Club and Olney Badminton Club have spaces available for new members at their community-run group for adults of all skill levels. Come along and try out at this friendly club on Monday 8th and 15th September, 7.30pm until 9 pm at The Sports Hall, Ousedale School, The Grove, Newport Pagnell MK16 0BJ . For more details, contact Anne Bacon on 07947 017145.Well, it%u2019s been an interesting month of fi shing. We have had our fi rst four matches of the season, and specimen fi sh have been falling to anglers of all ages.T h e J o c k S m a i l Memorial Trophy was held on Sunday 27th July, with 24 members taking part, drawn into pairs in two round robin groups.