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Your Diary for All the Latest Local Events
Thursday Lunch Club @ The Olney Centre, High Street
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Every Thursday at 12.30pm
Why not come along and join us for lunch? You will be sure of a warm welcome. Jenny Owen and her team from Age UK serve up a wonderful home-cooked two-course lunch, plus tea or coffee for £5.50. So if you are over 60 years of age, do come along – no need to book. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Green Park Community Centre, Newport Pagnell
February 6, 13, 20, 27. Every Thursday, 10-12noon. Short Mat Bowls, Darts, Cards, Quizzes. £2 a week. If you are retired, why not come and join us? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Carers MK
Calling all Carers
First Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm a special guest will join the group to give us the benefit of their expertise! Please come along and see for yourself, enjoy a hand massage, tea and biscuits and good company.
6th February: David Pibworth (comedy writer/actor) will talk about the history of British Situation Comedy.
6th March: Coffee and Chat Session
3rd April: Rachel Lintern will join us to talk about the Olney Newton (Sierra Leone) link and their achievements to date.
1st May: Coffee and a chat Session
If you are a carer and would like some support and advice please feel free to contact Carers Milton Keynes by phone 01908 231703 or email us at Mail@ carersmiltonkeynes.org –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bedford Art Society Monthly Meeting 7th February, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start at Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK41 8EB
Jane Rhodes says “My art is primarily about recording different environments and atmospheres, capturing and holding that ‘magic’ for all eternity. She will give a demonstration in pastels encouraging us to join in her enthusiasm.
Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Rotary Club, Newport Pagnell @ The Swan Revived Hotel
Every Friday at 6.45pm for diners, 8pm for non-diners.
We are a dual gender dining club, but having a meal is optional. For more information, have a look at our website: www.newportpagnell.rotaryweb.org
or contact Nigel Benson (President) Tel: 01908 615140
Olney Senior Citizens Club @The Olney Centre
Every Friday at 2pm
Feb 7rd: Whist
Feb 14th: Bingo
Feb 21st: Medical Detection Dogs
Feb 28th: A Personal Journey part II –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Race Night @ The Carlton House Club Saturday 8th February, 7.30pm
£8 per person, including sausage and chips dinner. Bar available. In aid of Olney-Newton link. Tickets available from the Carlton House Club, Cafe Rosco and Orchard Press. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HULA Animal Rescue
Valentine’s Special
8th February, Saturday, 1pm-3:30pm at South Midlands Animal Sanctuary, Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise MK17 8HZ. Between M1 Junction 13 and Woburn Sands (Nr. Aspley Guise Rail Station) Bargains in the Bazaar. Meet the Rescued Animals. Fun & Games for the children. Delicious Refreshments. Pre-loved Pet Accessories.
Dogs welcome and please invite all your friends.
Admission only £2 adults - Accompanied Children Free. Free Parking.
All proceeds for the care and welfare of Hula’s animals.
Enquiries: 01908 584000
Registered Charity 1094115 www.hularescue.org
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Olney NAG
‘Have Your Say’ Meetings
10th February Meetings take place every fourth Monday in Costa Coffee in the Market Place. PCSO Tina Lewington and Susan Hughes are there from 10.30 to 11.30 am, so if you have any concerns or issues please come along and discuss them with us. Future 2014 Meetings are scheduled for: 10th March; 7th April; 2nd June; 30th June and 28th July.
If you are interested in joining Olney Neighbourhood Action Group or would like any further information, please contact Susan Hughes on olneynag@googlemail. com or 07876 540577. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cercle Français meetings (in French) @ 6 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3QB Parlez-vous Français?
7.30pm most second and fourth Mondays of the month.
Interested in speaking French or learning more about the French way of life? Programme of talks and social evenings. Visitors and new members welcome.
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons, although training can be given. The Council will be happy to consider applicants who already provide their services to other, perhaps adjoining, Parish Councils.
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