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April 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 57Dr Ben Dietsch and daughter Phoebe Stoke Goldington CE School childrento raise awareness of the Hospice alongside a group of like-minded people who want to help make sure the expert care and support we off er is available for future generations.%u201d If you%u2019d like to fi nd out more about other challenges run by Willen Hospice, or their campaign for fairer funding, visit www.willenhospice.org.uk.Stoke Goldington CE School receives Ofsted outstanding report Stoke Goldington CE School has been described as %u2018relentless in its mission to provide the very best of everything%u2019 in their graded Ofsted inspection at the end of January.The school, which is part of the Village Schools Federation, was immensely proud to share its report which describes how pupils demonstrate %u2018a genuine love of learning%u2019 because %u2018staff carefully nurture pupils%u2019 enthusiasm.%u2019 Furthermore, %u2018pupils, including those with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND), fl ourish academically and socially%u2019 with %u2018pupils%u2019 impressive success and achievements rooted in the high-quality curriculum on off er%u2019 which is expertly taught throughout the school. The outstanding report highlights how the school%u2019s vision and values are at the heart of pupil%u2019s education. The character of every child is developed to ensure they are kind and responsible citizens who have %u2018optimism, confi dence and love%u2019 for their community by developing respect and acceptance of others%u2019 beliefs and views. The report, which is well worth a read, can be found by visiting the school%u2019s website: www.stokegoldington.milton-keynes.sch.uk.If you would like to visit this wonderful local school in action please call or email the school offi ce to arrange an appointment. offi ce@stokegoldingtonschool.co.uk or call 01908 551253. Places are available for this September. Swifts and Martins callA new group aimed at supporting and growing the local population of the swift and martin summer visitors, is asking for help with looking after some nest boxes.%u201cNationally, swift numbers have declined by more than half in the past 25 years or so, partially due to humans inadvertently destroying their nest sites with renovations and repairs,%u201d says Paul Dubery, of Newport Pagnell Swifts and Martins. %u201cWhen they return from Africa in May, they will have been on the wing continuously for at least 10,000 miles and will only land in a nest site after around three years to breed, then leave us again with their off spring in August. House Martins travel just as far, their mud cups are more visible, built high on house walls.%u201dCan you help them by hosting a nest box? Under the eaves on a two-storey house is ideal, north or east facing, without any obstructions. The group can provide advice, including installation and have already put up 170 boxes. Contact Paul on: swsm@btinternet.com with your address. See: www.facebook.com/groups/834693858196944 or search for Newport Pagnell Swifts and Martins.Cook neededClifton Court Lunch Club for senior citizens is looking for a volunteer cook to help prepare the midday meal for older people attending the popular gathering. It%u2019s a once a month arrangement and helpers are provided. The shift starts at 8.30am and should be fi nished by 1pm. If you%u2019re interested contact Kim Hine, 07906 284717.Relaxed performance at theatreMilton Keynes Theatre is off ering a relaxed performance of next season%u2019s Christmas pantomime, the magical circus-themed Goldilocks and the Three Bears, starring stage legend Brian Conley. It%u2019s on Tuesday 6th January at 1pm, and the performance will feature all the same panto magic that audiences in Milton Keynes have come to expect. However, there are a few minor adjustments that can make a big diff erence to anyone who may fi nd visiting a theatre daunting. These include the auditorium lighting being left on low, and loud noises being reduced or removed from the show. The entire run of performances starts on Saturday 6th December, ending on Sunday 11th January.Milton Keynes dinosaurs roar back for new seasonMilton Keynes%u2019 popular Dinosaur & Farm Park is re-opening. Visitors can explore the Lost World in Dinosaur Discovery, be on the lookout for T-Rex and the Giganotosaurus, visit the Reptile and Bug Centre, and try the many exciting dino and farm rides and attractions.All the favourite farmyard animals will be available on the farm, including ponies, goats and llamas, and guests can drop by Cuddle Corner to meet some of the smaller furry friends. And the Very Hungry Caterpillar, from the book by Eric Carle, will be appearing daily around the farm. %u201cThere is always an incredible buzz around the park on opening weekend, and we can%u2019t wait to throw open the doors and welcome families.%u201d said Sue Conway, resort director at Gulliver%u2019s Resort.The Dino & Farm Park will be open at weekends and during school holidays throughout the season.More details: www.dinoandfarmpark.co.uk.Nicholas Mann, Chair MKBAA, and staff of Niftylift Ltd