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December 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 27Got an event, gathering or meeting coming up in January? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comFolio Storytelling at the Christmas Tree FestivalSun 7th, St Peter and St Paul Church,11.30am and 1.30pmFree drop-in session, all welcomeDickens Day StallsSun 7th, United Reformed Church, OlneyVisit the church for a warm welcome and the chance to browse the beautiful handmade quilts and quilted items stall. Thousands of CDs. Sit back and enjoy homemade cakes and refreshments. And join in a virtual balloon race to raise funds for the church organ and see who fl ies the furthest.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.Denton & District Gardening ClubMon 8th, Denton Village Hall, Denton, 7.30pmSpeaker will be Diane Clement, talking about %u2018The dark months %u2013 not just snowdrops%u2019. Entry: free to members, %u00a35 for visitors. There will be a raffl e and home-made refreshments. Visitors are welcome, and there is plenty of parking. More details: m.pateman@yahoo.co.uk or 01604 890875.Monthly Coff ee MorningTue 9th, Olney United Reformed Church, Olney, 10am-12pmEveryone welcome. Come and enjoy delicious homemade cakes and great company. Newport Pagnell Women%u2019s InstituteTue 9th, Brooklands, Newport Pagnell, 7.15pm Join in for a lovely social evening. The group are having a buffet, a singer and lots of fun, including quizzes. Visitors and potential members very welcome. There is also a raffl e. Entry: %u00a35 cash. More details: 07851704551, newportpagnellwi@gmail.com.Christmas CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other)Wed 10th, Olney Baptist Church, 2-4pmGo and join the festive fun, all are welcome. Tea, cake and company plus the history of Carols. And some Carol singing too! More details: Anne, 07375 425325, Chris, 07970 973226 or Margot 07769 585403.Cowper & Newton MuseumThu 11th, Fri 12th and Tue 16th, Market Place, Olney, 7-9pmEnjoy this light-hearted %u2018Christmas History Tour by Candlelight%u2019. Embrace the magic of the festive season, where every corner of the rooms has a Christmas feel. Discover how William Cowper, Jane Austen%u2019s favourite poet, infl uenced three of her well-known novels. Welcome by volunteers in historic costume. Spaces limited to 10 people. Tickets: %u00a315, complimentary drink on arrival. Book via: events@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk or 01234 711516. The Arts Society North BucksThu 11th, Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell, 10.15amLecture entitled %u2018Christmas in Bach%u2019s Leipzig %u2013 the Christmas Oratorio of 1734/35%u2019, given by Sandy Burnett. Coff ee served from 10.15am, and there will be mince pies and a festive drink afterwards. Visitors are welcome. More details: membershipnorthbucks@theartssociety.org.Christmas Quiz NightFri 12th, Brooklands Centre, 7.45pmTeams of six, with a raffle too. Entry: %u00a32.50 per person. Bring your own booze and nibbles. All proceeds in aid of the Brooklands Centre.Brooklands Christmas Quiz NightFri 12th, The Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 7pmTeams of 4 to 6. Tickets: %u00a32.50 per person. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Money prize for winning team and there%u2019s a raffl e. More details: Sandy, 01908 614749, on the door or brooklands.centre@btinternet.com.Santa%u2019s GrottoSat 13th and 20th, Old Stone Barn, Olney, 12-4pmStep into a winter wonderland and meet Santa at this enchanting Santa%u2019s Grotto! Bring the whole family for a magical day fi lled with festive cheer, Christmas treats, and a chance to share your wish list with Santa. Tickets: %u00a310 child %u2013 accompanying adults free and get a complimentary glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate. More details: www.oldstonebarn.co.uk.Carol ServiceSun 14th, All Saints, Lathbury, 6pmA traditional festive service of readings and carols. Refreshments will be served after the service.CAMEO Christmas CelebrationMon 15th, St Peter and St Paul%u2019s Church, Newport Pagnell, 10amA festive celebration for babies, toddlers and their carers. No charge and refreshments are available.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 16th, Carlton House Club, 10.30am%u2018My Roman Britain%u2019, a talk by Patrick Lambert, Project Manager for Oxford Archaeology East. This talk will not be available via Zoom. Visitors welcome, %u00a34. Tea, coffee included. Followed by optional lunch, %u00a318, pre-booking required. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Church MiceThu 18th, St Peter & St Paul Church, Olney, 10amBaby to preschool group that meets on Thursday mornings. On 18th they will be having a Christmas celebration with party food. Crafts, playtime, refreshments, story time, singing and instruments, and a brief quiet time with a short prayer at the end. Entry: free, but happy to take %u00a32 donation per family. No need to book, just go along.Christmas Carol ConcertFri, 19th, Our Lady Help of Christians and St Lawrence Catholic Church, Olney, 7pmAn evening of carols and readings with the church choir, followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Entry free. Collection in aid of Willen Hospice.Carols by CandlelightFri 19th, St Peter and St Paul%u2019s Church, Newport Pagnell, 7pmA joyful service with Readings and Carols to rejoice in song and prayer at the birth of Jesus. Refreshments will be served after the service.Folio Christmas Children%u2019s Craft ClubSat 20th, Olney Library, 10.30-11amBook a place in person at the Library desk or phone 01234 711474. Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout. Free session suitable for children ages 3-9; however, donations are very welcome on the day. Folio Saturday StoryTimeSat 20th, Olney Library, 11-11.30amPopular drop-in session of stories, songs and rhymes suitable for children ages 3-7 years, but all welcome.Christmas Service TimesWed 24th and Thu 25th, Our Lady Help of Christians and St Lawrence Church, OlneyChristmas Eve 5pm and 9pm (with 30 minutes of carols from 8.30pm). Christmas Day 8am and 10.30am. There is also a Christingle service on 6th December at 3pm.Got an event coming up in January? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.com