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January 2026 | Phonebox Magazine 27GENTLE 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 933A friendly service at competitive ratesAirport, Seaport Transfers & Special OccasionsYour local based taxi service for Olney & surrounding villagesWishing you a Happy New YearOF OLNEYGot an event, gathering or meeting coming up in February? Let us know at: diary@phoneboxmagazine.comGeorgian Dancers of Amazing GraceFri 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Olney Centre, 7-8.30pmFriendly group of 18th Century Dancers. Gentle exercise with a historical interest. New people welcome. No partner or experience necessary. Regularly meetings on Friday evenings at Olney Centre. Entry: %u00a33. Affiliated with the Cowper and Newton Museum. More details: contact.jones4647@gmail.com, 07967117019. Tea and ChatMon 12th, 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.Newport Pagnell Women%u2019s InstituteTue 13th, Brooklands, 7.15pmThis month%u2019s speaker will take the group through the fascinating history of Madame Tussauds. Visitors and potential members are all welcome. Entry %u00a35 cash. Enjoy tea and cakes plus a raffl e. More details: 07851 704551, email: newportpagnellwi@gmail.com.Monthly Coff ee MorningTue 13th, Olney United Reformed Church, High Street, 10am-12pmEveryone welcome. Go and enjoying delicious homemade cakes and great company.CAMEOWed 14th, Baptist Church, Olney, 2-4pmAfternoon of fun and games, tea and cake as Cameo starts again after Christmas. More details: Anne, 07375 425325.Children%u2019s Craft ClubSat 17th, Olney Library, 10.30-11.30amSuitable for ages 3 to 9 years, sessions are free to attend, but donations are welcome. Parents and carers must remain with their children in the session. More details: milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries.Inner Wheel Newport PagnellTue 20th, Olney Centre, 2-4pmThe speaker for the first Inner Wheel meeting of 2026 will be Jim Coley, a River Warden for the local area. Visitors are always very welcome to join us for the afternoon; entry is %u00a35, including refreshments. Further details from Jackie at innerwheelnewportpagnell@gmail.com.Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 20th, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am-12pm%u2018Living and Working in Antarctica%u2019, a talk by Prof. Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Science, Open University. Visitors welcome, %u00a34. Tea, coffee and biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Bedford NT AssociationTue 20th, Addison Centre, Kempston, 2,15pmSpeaker Dr Chris Bates talks on %u2018The USAAF 379th Bombardment Group%u2019. After many years of research and exploring the airfi eld, Dr Bates will talk about the history of the American 379th Bomb Group based at Kimbolton in 1943-45. A story of grand strategy, aircraft, local history, individual sacrifice and heroism. There is plenty of parking. Small charge for admission. Tea and coff ee are served from 2pm. More details: Betty Thomas, 01480 860421.Brooklands Book ClubFriday 23rd, The Brooklands Centre, Newport Pagnell, 10amFun and friendly discussion, plus coffee and cakes. This month%u2019s book: Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers.Olney Mental Health ClubSat 24th, East Street Community Centre, 6-9pmJoin this new club for its launch party. Meet the team, learn about what they have planned for the future and book into mini taster sessions. More details: olneymentalhealthclub@outlook.com.Olney and District Gardening ClubTue 27th, Olney Centre, 7pmSamantha Hope from Hopes Garden Plants will talk about %u2018Hellebores: an inspirational plant for the winter%u2019. More details: Chris Richbell, 01234 241700.Come and ConnectTue 27th, Olney Centre, 10am12pmAll age groups are welcome, and there is always someone on hand to chat to. Take the fi rst step if you are feeling alone. More details: wellbeing@olneyiskind.org.uk.CAMEOWed 28th, Baptist Church, Olney, 2-4pmA tour of Scottish castles with our speaker, plus tea and chat. Everyone welcome. More details: Anne, 07375 425325.FOLIO TalkMon 2nd Feb, Olney Centre, 7.30pmNo talk in January. First talk of 2026 is %u2018Cars, Stars & Minibars: My Life as a Motoring Writer%u2019 by Tom Johnston, journalist and columnist at Phonebox Magazine. Tickets: %u00a36 in advance, includes refreshments: www.ticketsource.co.uk/folio, or 0333 666 3366.%u2026 the place where your child can shine!Dexterity dares to be di%u0012 erent in its approach to training.Contemporary %u2013 Ballet %u2013 Street/Hip Hop %u2013 Lyrical %u2013 Commercial & Theatre JazzMusical Theatre %u2013 Rhythmic Gymnastics %u2013 Acrobatics %u2013 GymnasticsCome down and have a look, talk to the sta%u0012 and see what we have to o%u0012 er.Northampton%u2019s leading performing arts school. Classes for all ages and abilities.Online: dexteritydance.comWhere: Great Houghton, NorthamptonCall: 01604 877 577sta%u0012 and see what we have to o%u0012 er.Come down and have a look, talk to the sta%u0012 and see what we have to o%u0012 er.Where: Great Houghton, Online: dexteritydance.com