Tomorrow's local society events...

Tuesday, as always, is the day for many local societies to meet, and there's a whole list in this month's Phonebox magazine of what's on this Tuesday, have a look below for a reminder...

Newport Pagnell and District Probus Club at the Carlton House Club, Olney, 12.15pm.
Join for a buffet lunch followed by a speaker; this month is Lyn Kirkbright, who will relate 'The heart of volunteering and how I got stuck in the chair!'

Bridge at the Royal British Legion, Newport Pagnell, 7.30pm. 

Olney Jazz Club at the Carlton House Club, 8pm.
Featuring the Richard Baker Quintet. Richard was originally a trained trombonist, and has worked in pretty much every genre of music and appeared on numerous recordings throughout his 25 year career. The quintet was formed in 2013 and is a ensemble reminiscent of the quintets led by the likes of Frank Rosolino and Carl Fontana during the 50's and 60's. Tickets cost £10 on the door. Good food also available.

Newport Pagnell Historical Society, the United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell, 7.30pm
A talk from Hugh Granger on 'A journey by stagecoach'.

Bedford Floral Art Society at the Addison Centre, Kempston at 7.30pm
Members meeting, with flowers, fun and friendship.

Olney Archaeological Society at the Olney centre, 10am-noon
Talk from Dr Jill Eyers: 'The birth of an ocean: The opening of the Atlantic'. The talk will be about the separation of South America from Africa. All are welcome, membership costs £20, or sessions cost £3 per lecture. Refreshments included.

Emberton and District Flower Club at the Carlton House Club, 7.30pm
A flower arranging demonstration entitled 'As we go down to the woods' by Emma Remington, NAFAS demonstrator, lecturer, flower arranger and florist.

If you're part of a local society which isn't currently featured in the Phonebox magazine, do send your information through so that we can cover as many groups as possible.

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!

Olney District Historical Society

Olney District Historical Society has been around since 1997, and is now key for events, talks and information about the history of Olney; from the time of the Civil war to the present day. The society was created in order to keep the history of the town alive for all generations, for those living in the town currently and for those who have since moved away. Their website contains a host of historical information, including photographs, as well as census data which allows you to search for family members and other people from the Olney area.  As well as people, users can search for maps, buildings and images, providing a rounded history of the town of Olney. Information also includes history about the arrival of the canal, the railway, and the M1 motorway, as well as a history of Bury field common and a variety of local industries.

Tomorrow evening the society are having their monthly meeting, a talk on the garden archaeology of Hampton Court and more, by archaeologist and gardener Joe Prentice. He will talk about the Hampton Court Palace garden, and cover Harrington Falls, Holdenby and Wrest Park. The meeting will be held in the main hall of the Olney centre at 7.30pm, and costs £1 for members and £2 for visitors.

Newport Pagnell Clubs and Societies

Similarly to the clubs and societies we looked at yesterday, there are a huge number of them in Newport Pagnell as well.

Just a selection of these include:

• Newport Pagnell Girl Guides
• Newport Pagnell Football Club
• Newport Pagnell Women's Institue
• Newport Pagnell Boys and Girls Brigades
• Rotary Club of Newport Pagnell
• Newport Pagnell Scout Groups
• Newport Pagnell Historical Society
• Newport Pagnell Tennis Club
• Newport Pagnell Town Cricket Club
• Newport Pagnell Archers

You can see where a few of these were written about in the last issue of the Phonebox Magazine below. Getting involved in a local club or society can be a great way of getting more involved in the community and getting to know other like-minded locals. Why not google a few of the clubs listed above to find out more, or if you know of any other great societies we've missed out give us a message, we'd love to hear about them!