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November 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 57Youth club celebrates %u2018Outstanding%u2019 Ofsted scoreNewport Pagnell Youth Club Pre-School is celebrating its fourth consecutive %u2018Outstanding%u2019 rating following an Ofsted inspection in July. The report praised the highly qualifi ed staff for their dedication to exceptional care and education. Inspectors highlighted the key-person approach, which fosters strong bonds and confi dence in children. A focus on health and activity was evident when children harvested and enjoyed carrots they had grown themselves. The pre-school serves children aged two and a half to four years. Spaces are available from January; call Lyn, 07714 041494, for a tour.Busy BellesThe Sherington Belles WI have been enjoying some fabulous events over the last few weeks. In September a group visited Buckingham Palace State Rooms and had a guided garden highlights tour. Their Arts and Crafts Group have been creating amazing tree scenes using fused glass. And last month they created autumn wreaths with green, orange, yellow and red dogwood and decorated them with autumnal fl owers, berries and grains. The group meets at Sherington Village Hall on the fi rst Tuesday of each month. More details: thesheringtonbelleswi@gmail.com.Garage shortlistedAn Olney garage has been shortlisted in a national awards event celebrating the motor industry. Soul Garages, of Lime Street, are among the fi nalists in the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025, listed in the %u2018Independent Garage of the Year%u2019 category. The awards take place at a glittering ceremony in London%u2019s Grosvenor House Hotel this month. %u201cBeing shortlisted for this award is an incredible honour for our team and a proud moment for Olney,%u201d said the garage%u2019s Colin Gleghorn. %u201cWe%u2019ve always believed in combining traditional values with modern innovation, and this recognition shows that our approach is making a real diff erence.%u201dDulcimer successLocal musician Dan Evans%u2019 recent small concert last month was well-received. The event raised %u00a3359 for Cancer Research UK. %u201cOne of the many reasons for doing this is Derngate Theatre awardOfsted Outstanding for Newport Pagnell Youth Club Pre-SchoolWillen Hospice back Hospice UK%u2019s national campaign in parliament Dan Evansthat Sharon Sullivan, the young violinist on my latest CD %u2018A Waltz Through The Woods 2024%u2019, died of cancer last year,%u201d said Dan. %u201cThe concert was presented by my trio with Cara Bo (vocals) and Andy Crowdy (bass). Cara is new to the trio this year and was very much enjoyed at this event.%u201dSimona%u2019s Tea Rooms & Cafe openOlney%u2019s Tea Rooms and Cafe returns and residents with mobility issues will welcome the ramp which they ensured was available from day one of opening. Simona took over from Tea Pots and we wish her well in her new business.Olney%u2019s Christmas HouseSimona with Olney Mayor Debbie Whitworth (left) while (below) customers enjoy some light refreshment