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November 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 27CHICHELEY HALLCHRISTMAS FAYRESAT 8TH NOVEMBER 202512PM - 6PMSUN 9TH NOVEMBER 202511AM - 4PMCHICHELEY HALL, CHICHELEY, NEWPORT PAGNELL, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MK16 9JJSEE YOU THERE!FREE ENTRYSTALLS %u2022 FOOD %u2022 FAMILY FUNGENTLE YOGA FOR ALLDo you think you%u2019re too old for yoga?Too inflexible? Can%u2019t get up and down off the floor? If so, my Gentle Yoga Class For Allis just what you%u2019ve been waiting for!YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE!Chairs, Props, and Gentle Yoga make thisclass accessible for everyone.MONDAYS: 9:30 AM %u2013 10:15 AMLavendon VillageBOOKING ESSENTIALContact Sarah: 07702 898773Tel: 07966 134 933Elite Travel of OlneyAlan%u2019s Offering up to 16 seat travelalanselitetravel.co.ukA friendly service at competitive ratesAirport, Seaport Transfers & Special OccasionsYour local based taxi service for Olney & surrounding villagesGot an event, gathering or meeting coming up in December? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comNewport Pagnell Women%u2019s InstituteTue 11th, Brooklands, Newport Pagnell, 7.15pmSpeaker will be talking about Poisons for Medicines. Visitors and potential members most welcome. Entry %u00a35 (cash only). There is a raffl e and tea, coff ee and cakes are provided. More details: 07851704551 or newportpagnellwi@gmail.com.Bedford National Trust AssociationTue 11th, Addison Centre, Kempston, 2.15amSpeaker is David Fletcher, auctioneer and valuer from TV, a long-time friend of BNTA. Everyone welcome and plenty of parking. No need to book %u2013 just go along. There%u2019s a small entry fee. More details: Betty Thomas, 01480 860 421.CAMEOWed 12th, Olney Baptist Church, 2-4pmJoin in for cake and chat, plus hear about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission %u2013 Gardening the Globe. All welcome. More details: Anne, 07375 425325 or Chris, 07970 973226.The Arts Society North BucksThu 13th, Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell, 10amLecture %u2018Impressions of Gardens: The Gardens of the Impressionists%u2019 by Dr Twigs Way. Meeting starts at 10.45am with a presentation from MKUH hospital fundraising. Coff ee served from 10.15am. Visitors are welcome for a small charge. More details: membershipnorthbucks@theartssociety.org.Olney-Newton Link Annual Quiz Fri 14th, Olney Centre, 7.30pmEvening of fun helping raise funds for the Community Centre in Newton, Sierra Leone. Tickets: %u00a315 includes two-course supper and soft drinks. Bring your own alcohol. Teams of up to six people to test your knowledge, or just have a great evening. Prizes and a raffl e. Tickets from Phonebox Magazine or Anne, 07375 425325, Sally, 07719 222820 or Sue, 07557 192191. Spooky History WalkFri 14th, Market Place, Olney, 7.30pmMeet in the Cowper & Newton Museum shop. Join in the fun of Tom%u2019s night-time guided %u2018Spooky History Walk%u2019 through Olney%u2019s mysterious byways by night. No need to book in advance. Tickets: %u00a312, child %u00a32. Includes a warm drink and mince pies. More details: www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk.Two BrewersSat 15th and 22nd, High Street, Olney, 5.30-10pmNew and regular Saturday night music evenings with host Mat Roberts. More details: www.twobrewersolney.co.uk.Folio Children%u2019s Craft ClubSat 15th, 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 call 01234 711474. Sessions are free, but donations are welcome.Retreat DaySat 15th, Nook by Nature, Olney, 10am12pm, 1.30-3,30pmHelen%u2019s Mindful Saturday Morning (10am). Part of a course of three sessions, or can be taken as a stand-alone session. Emily & Chloe%u2019s Tapping & Reiki Blissful Afternoon (1.30pm). More details: daniela@nookbynature.co.ukNewport Pagnell Historical SocietyTue 18th, United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell, 7.30pm%u2018Black Redcoats%u2019 %u2013 a talk by Matthew Taylor telling the story of some of the fi rst black soldiers to wear the red coat of the British Army in 1814. Entry: %u00a32 members, %u00a34 nonmembers.Inner Wheel Newport PagnellTue 18th, Olney Centre, 2-4pmCharity Christmas Fayre with Festive Tea and Christmas Gifts Table, plus a raffl e. All proceeds to Ride High (equestrian centre for vulnerable young people) in Milton Keynes. All welcome, entry: %u00a35 including refreshments. More details: Jackie, innerwheelnewportpagnell@gmail.com.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 18th, The Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am-12pmTalk entitled %u2018From Aurochsen to Abbey: Uncovering Mesolithic and Medieval fi nds in the Blick Mead environment%u2019 by Prof. David Jacques, archaeologist, researching in the Stonehenge area, University of Buckingham. Visitors welcome at The Olney Centre, %u00a34. Tea, coff ee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Christmas Craft for UkraineSat 22nd, Olney Baptist Church, 12-2pmLunch with homemade soup and bread served until 1pm, then select your crafts from supplied materials. No charges, but please give a donation for HelpUkraine BAMK in Milton Keynes, Details: Lynne King 07766 425523.Newport Pagnell Historical SocietyTue 25th, Ousebank House, Newport Pagnell, 2pm. %u2018Games Again!%u2019 is an informal meeting and a chance to play some old-favourite board games. Entry: %u00a32 members, %u00a34 nonmembers, includes tea and cake.SeussicalTue 25th-Sat 29th, Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, 7.30pm (Sat matinee 2.30pm)A family-friendly show to enjoy in the runup to the festive season. From the mind of Dr Seuss: Horton, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz and others embark on their adventures in a fun, musical show for all the family. Tickets: from %u00a320. More details:www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk.Newport Pagnell Historical SocietyTue 25th, Ousebank House, Newport Pagnell, 2pmPlay some old games in Ousebank House from 2pm and enjoy tea and cake. Small admission charge. More details: https://www.mkheritage.org.uk/nphs/.Olney is KindTue 25th, Olney Centre, 10am-12pmA welcome to all age groups. %u2018Come and Connect%u2019 guarantees there will be someone to chat to at these sessions. Volunteers are pleased to accompany you and introduce you to the group.CAMEOWed 26th, Olney Baptist Church, 2-4pmPreparing for Christmas %u2013 an afternoon with Lynne King showing us how to make Christmas cards or decorations, plus tea and chat. Join in for a fun-fi lled, relaxing afternoon. All welcome. More details: Anne, 07375 425325 or Chris, 07970 973226.Christmas Lights switch onFri 28th, Market Place, Olney, 7.30pmJoin us for a magical evening in the Museum gardens, awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas. See the beautiful festive display inside the museum, too. Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto: %u00a32 (includes a Christmas gift). Admission to the gardens and museum: %u00a34, child free. More details: www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk.Carlton Christmas Artisan FairSat 29th, Carlton Village Hall, 11am-3pmA wide variety of unique hand-crafted stalls, a raffle, homemade cakes and refreshments. Everyone welcome.Saturday StoryTimeSat 29th, Olney Library, 11-11.30amPopular drop-in session of stories, songs and rhymes suitable for children ages 3-7 years, but all welcome.Got an event coming up in December? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.com