Showing posts with label archaeological. Show all posts
Showing posts with label archaeological. Show all posts

Monday, 6 October 2014

Tuesday Societies and Clubs!

Tuesday night seems to be the night for societies, there's a lot on tomorrow for you to have a look at!

Emberton and District Flower Club @ The Olney Centre, 7.30pm:
'Seasonal Twists'- Demonstration by Jane Belcher. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month and all are welcome to join.

Bedford Floral Art Society @ The Addison Centre, Kempston at 7.30pm:
Open Evening with Barry Grey, NAFAS National Demonstrator, presenting: 'To tread a quiet pathway'. Raffle of arrangements and refreshments. Tickets cost £12, £10 for members. Everyone welcome, meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.

Newport Pagnell Historical Society @ The United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell, 7.30pm:
'A day in the life of Time Team' presented by Paul Blinkhorn. Admission is £3, £1 for members. There will be light refreshments and a raffle.

Olney Jazz Club @ The Carlton Club, 8pm:
The Ben Holder Quartet. A graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire, Ben Holder is recognised as one of the top jazz violinists in the country and, at 25, is one of the youngest to lead a band at OJC. A bargain at £10. Sponsored by the Phonebox Magazine. Food will be available.

Olney Archaeological Society @ The Olney Centre, main hall, 10am-12 noon:
'Servant of two masters: Priest in church and secular employment' a talk by Revd. Richard Coles, Radio and TV personality. Host of 'Saturday Live' Radio 4, TV appearances and more. All welcome, £3 for visitors, membership is £20 for 19 lectures.

....and that's just a selection!

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Olney entertainment- Clubs and Societies


If you're a regular reader of the Phonebox Magazine, you'll have probably noticed the wide variety of different clubs and societies Olney is home to. We thought we'd collect a few here to give you a snapshot of what's on offer in the town, as even if you're a local, there are probably some things going on you won't yet have heard of!..

  • Olney Short Mat Bowling Club
  • Olney Tennis Club
  • Olney Table Tennis Club
  • Olney and Clifton Fishing Club
  • Olney Archaeological Society
  • Olney Jazz Club
  • Olney Camera Club
  • Olney Car Club
  • Olney Town Football Club
  • Olney Masonic Club
  • Olney Lions Club
  • Olney District Historical Society
  • Olney TASK Karate Club
...and this is just a selection! What do they do though? Well, the Phonebox magazine this month covered a number of these clubs and societies, sharing a little of what they've been up to. Here are a few snapshots, or follow the link to the online magazine to read in more detail.