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January 2026 | Phonebox Magazine 5ContentsPhonebox Magazine is owned and published by Phonebox Magazine Ltd, Unit 2, Stanley Court, Olney, Bucks MK46 5NHAdvertisers: We gratefully acknowledge the support of firms whose advertisements appear in this publication and, whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers regret they cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advertisement. Advertisements are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Any reproduction of material, either advertising or editorial, is forbidden without written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisements appearing in this publication. Distribution may vary at the discretion of Phonebox Magazine Ltd.To advertise telephone (01234) 713298or email sales@phoneboxmagazine.comEmail articles and news to editorial@phoneboxmagazine.comwww.phoneboxmagazine.comTwitter: @Phonebox_magFacebook.com/PhoneboxmagDeadline for February 2026 edition - 14th January06 Magical Night in townOlney shopping event08 Christmas Tree FestivalTree-mendous attempt10 Club of the MonthSC Disability Group12 Entertainment 1 Ghostly story14 Entertainment 2 One night stand16 40 Years with the WI Angela receives Institute Award18 Entertainment 3Get Your Skates On20 Christmas House Lights Lighting up everyone%u2019s lives 22 Newport Pagnell Mayor & CouncillorsNews from the local representatives24 Mercury Report We were there for you26 The Diary What%u2019s on, when and where?28 Olney Ward Councillor Corner Update from our local representatives 30 Olney Camera Club A bonanza of pictures32 Dickens of a PictureThe town event of the year34 Phonebox Foodie A vegetarian delight36 Chris Curtis MP Member%u2019s busy month38 Book review This month it%u2019s a thriller 39 Booze-Free BoostAn alternative view40 Sherington events Village%u2019s fundraising eff orts41 Indoor Gardening Growing inside42 Midnight magic New Year, new you? 43 CRMK Radio On the button 44 Churches together Thoughts from our local clergy 48 Phonebox MotoringA year in cars 50 Pibworth A Happy New Year? 52 Olney Ukraine Aid Memories and more good work 53 Newport Pagnell & Olney Lions Looking forward to 2026 54 Local Sports Roundup Club news 56 News Roundup What else is happening 57 Souls Award Local garage in pole position 62 Quiz Corner Want not waste 63 Hot stuff Mooche Wala takes top awardWhat%u2019s on your list of %u2018things to do%u2019 as 2026 dawns?The dust is settling on yet another Christmas and New Year%u2019s week of partying and merry-making and that means it%u2019s time once again to look ahead to the exciting 12 months to come.So what do you resolve to do better? Or just to do at all? While you might not have a hard and fast resolution up your sleeve you might, like millions of people, have something in mind that you would just like to try to achieve over the coming weeks and months.There are lots of common ones of course. Going on a diet, cutting down on alcohol, reducing your sugar intake, joining a health or fi tness club and becoming a member of a local group or association are among them.But there are lots of others too. Drink more water. Cut down on processed foods. Read one new book every month. Try regular vegetarian food. Ditch social media once a week. Save a little money every pay day. Waste less food, water and other consumables. Or how about taking a 15 minute walk every day, no matter what the weather?We cover off the vegetarian question in our Foodie section (p.34) and there%u2019s our usual %u2018Club of the Month%u2019 on page 10. Have a look at our interesting guide on non-alcoholic drinks on page 39, while our Quiz Corner feature (p.62) is about using up leftovers. You%u2019ll fi nd our regular Book Review on page 38.Those are all good starting points and, thankfully, as Olney, Newport Pagnell and the surrounding villages off er us a safe, friendly and appealing area in which to live, the chance to fi nd new and exciting interests is made relatively easy for everyone.If ever there was a time to make a real change in your life and stick to it, then this is it. A new month, a new year. A new dawn?Good luck with whatever you decide to do that%u2019s diff erent this year. And if you have success with it, let us know. We%u2019re always delighted to hear from you.Happy New Year to all of our lovely readers, advertisers and contributors.Ron Hall, Editor