'Ping' Milton Keynes

Have you come across 'Ping!' in and around Milton Keynes this summer? Well there have been table tennis tables set up across the city to simply allow people to play for free. The initial idea of Ping! was to help build community spirit and involvement in sport leading up to the Olympics, and has been in a number of cities across the country, but Ping! is new to Milton Keynes this year. The tables have even reached as far as Olney, and one of the table tennis tables can be found at Olney Recreational field, next to the children's play area and the river. It's a great opportunity to get into sport in a free way, so make the most of it before the sun really does leave us for good, the nights are drawing in and there's a bit of a chill in the air, but there's still a little bit of sunshine for us to hold on to, so why not enjoy some ping pong while it's here?!

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.