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26 Phonebox Magazine | December 2025Folio TalkMon 1st, Olney Centre Room 4, 7.30pm%u2018You are made of Star Stuff: the life and death of stars%u2019 by Professor Andrew Norton FRAS. Tickets: %u00a36 in advance, includes refreshments, www.ticketsource.co.uk/folio or 0333 666 3366.Northampton Winter Light TrailMon 1st-Wed 31st, Delapr%u00e9 Abbey, NorthamptonMagical, immersive trail through Delapr%u00e9 Abbey%u2019s woodland and grounds. Interactive displays that the whole family will love with surprises around every corner. Toasting marshmallows and festive drinks are available, and enjoy food from local independent vendors. Tickets: from %u00a312.50.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 2nd, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am12pm%u2018Arthur%u2019s Stone: A Megalithic tomb in Herefordshire%u2019, a talk by Prof Julian Thomas, specialising in Neolithic and Bronze Age, University of Manchester. Remote lecturer.Visitors welcome, %u00a34. Tea, coff ee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Come and ConnectTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, Olney Centre, 10am12pmGo and join the group for a chat, with someone always available to introduce you if necessary. Free refreshments and everyone is welcome.Brooklands Tai ChiTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, The Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 9.30am and 10.30amAncient Chinese exercise involving deep breathing, relaxation and flowing movements. Beginners/Seated at 9.30am and Intermediate at 10.30am. Entry: %u00a36 per session. Everyone welcome. More details: 01908 614749.Brooklands Tuesday Pop-inTue 2nd, 9th, 16th, The Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 10amMeet new people or take a friend, and enjoy good company and a delicious snack. Coff ee, tea and cake. Everyone welcome.The Sherington Belles WITue 2nd, Sherington Village Hall, 7pmAnnual Meeting followed by a Christmas Party with a Blondie tribute. Visitors/potential members welcome to this large and vibrant group. Entry: %u00a35 cash, includes refreshments. There is a charity raffle. Let them know if you%u2019re going by email: thesheringtonbelleswi@gmail.com or message: 07901 648124.Open Film SocietyOpen University Berrill Theatre, Milton KeynesLatest fi lms for December%u2019s screenings: Wed 3rd The Teacher%u2019s Lounge; Wed 10th Holy Cow; Wed 17th My Favourite Cake. All at 6.30 pm. More details: openfi lmsociety.co.uk for full programme.First StepsWed 3rd and 17th, Olney Baptist Church, 10-11.15amPlaygroup for accompanied 0-4 year olds. Go and join for free play time, crafts, baby area, snack, Bible story and songs. Use side entrance situated up from High Street. More details: fi rststeps@olneybaptist.org.uk.MK16 Badminton ClubWed 3rd, 10th, 17th, Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell, 8-9.30pmFancy giving badminton a try? Thinking of playing again after a break? Want a new club to play at? Join this small, sociable, non-competitive club for beginners and intermediate players. All welcome. If attending for the fi rst time, please call David: 07941 922538.The Diary: December Kingsley Healthcare2 Worcester Way, OlneyThu 4th, Christmas lights switch-on, 6-7.30pm; Mon 8th, Charity Christmas quiz, 6-7.30pm; Fri 12th, Christmas Jumper Day, 3-4.30pm; Wed 17th, Christmas Table Centre Pieces Workshop, 7-8pm. More details: olney.activities@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk.Olney Senior Citizens ClubOlney Centre, 2-4pmPopular club has the following meetings: Fri 5th Whist; Fri 12th Bingo; Fri 19th Carol Service at URC.Christmas Tree FestivalSt Peter & St Paul Church, OlneyFri 5th, booked visits from school/preschools/vulnerable groups; Sat 6th, 11am4pm, free entry; Sat 6th, 6-8pm Olney Singing Studio Showcase, tickets: %u00a37 on the door; Sun 7th, 11am-4pm, free entry.Christmas Tree FestivalFri 5th -Sun 7th, St Peter and St Paul Church, Newport Pagnell, 10am-4pm (11am, 7th)A wonderful display of trees decorated by churches, youth groups, care homes, schools and local businesses. Enjoy refreshments and homemade cakes.Georgian Dancers of Amazing GraceFri 5th, 12th, 19th, Olney Centre, 7-8.30pmJoin the friendly group of 18th century dancers. Gentle exercise with a historical interest. New people warmly welcomed. No partner nor experience necessary. Entry: %u00a33. More details: contact.jones4647@gmail.com or 07967117019. Affi liated to the Cowper and Newton Museum. Memory ClubFri 5th, Church Hall, High Street South, Olney, 1.30-3pmDecember%u2019s Memory Club will be a Christmas session where they look forward to being entertained by hand bells after a seasonal drink and mince pies. Feel free to wear a Christmas jumper and bring your memories of snowfall in 1947 and 1963. All welcome, especially newcomers.Brooklands Book ClubFri 5th, The Brooklands Centre Newport Pagnell, 10amFun and friendly discussion, plus coffee and cakes. This month%u2019s book: 1979 by Val McDermid.Yardley ArtsThe Old School, Yardley HastingsFri 5th (10am-4pm) Art Studio Session %u2013 NHS/Carers/Students & Unemployed free; Fri 5th (1-3pm) Framing session; Sat 6th (10am-4pm) Untutored Life Drawing %u2013 am/pm/all day sessions; Fri 12th (10.15am-2pm) Introduction to Linocut %u2013 Christmas cards; Sat 13th (2-4pm) Children%u2019s Art Club. More details: www.yardleyarts.org.Newton Blossomville School Christmas FairFri 5th, Church Lane, Newton Blossomville, 5-7pmChristmas lights %u2018switch-on%u2019, MK Brass Band, carols singing, gift stalls and hot food all feature in this festive celebration. Money raised goes towards school equipment.Nook By NatureSat 6th, Osborn%u2019s Court, Olney, 10am12pmHelen%u2019s Mindful Saturday Morning. Explore how mindfulness helps us care for ourselves more deeply %u2013 embracing both the joys and the challenges. Entry: %u00a333. More details: www.nookbynature.co.uk/our-groups.Christingle ServiceSun 7th, St Peter and St Paul%u2019s Church, Newport Pagnell, 4pmA family service including songs, prayers and the making of Christingle oranges in support of The Children%u2019s Society Charity. BarRaffleBozeat Windmill SingersPresentChristmas CrackersVenue: St. Mary's Church Community HallAllens Hill, Bozeat, NN29 7LWTickets %u00a310.00Telephone: Ellie 07816 145 187or cash at the door.A Concert of Carols andSongs to CelebrateChristmasSaturday6th December 20257.00pm Published and Printed by Bozeat Windmill Singers 2025Chris & Jenny Letts Tel: 07770 614364 / 01908 551903Stoke Lodge Farm, Purse Lane, Stoke Goldington MK16 8LWEmail:letts.farm.sg@gmail.comwww.stokegoldingtonchristmastrees.co.ukFind us on Facebook @stokegoldingtonchristmastrees & Instagram @thexmastreefarmHelping you make memories and keep traditionsStoke Goldington Christmas TreesNorway Spruce & Nordmann Fir Trees availableAll trees growing in the fi elds. Bring your wellies & enjoy a walk round. Refreshment vans in the farmyard most Saturdays and Sundays, check our website for details. Ample free parking. Our own range of The Fruity Farmer homemade gins, liqueurs and oils for sale. Card payments taken.Open dates 2025Saturdays & Sundays23rd, 29th & 30th Nov6th & 7th Dec, 13th & 14th Dec20th & 21st DecPlus THREE Friday openings 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 12th DecNo need to pre-book, just come along 9am-4pm each open dayPick your own tree from the fi eld and we%u2019ll cut it down for you. A fun, festive, traditional experience