Regular Events in Olney

BOFF 2023

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Held on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of September 2023
See the Boff programme and some pictures here

Olney Pancake Race 2023

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Held on Tuesday 21st February 2023
Pictures of the Olney Pancake Race are here

The Roman Find

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The Romans were in Olney many years ago
Pictures of what they left behind are here


Olney Dickens Day 2022

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Held on Sunday 14th December 2022
See the pictures of Olney Dickens Day

Olney Pancake Race 2022

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Roman Olney

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The Romans were in Olney many years ago
Pictures of what they left behind are here


Olney Town Council Meet every month of the year, except August … usually!!

Find out what they are up to by going here


Olney Shops, Restaurants, Pubs, Events, and Entertainment

Olney has a wide range of shops where you can find everything you would expect in a market town


Shops

Noa Noa on the Market Place in Olney

There are some great shops in Olney, with a lot to offer. Find out more by clicking the link above. See the latest edition of the Phonebox Magazine for any offers they may have.

Restaurants

Carlton House Club Christmas Party for the Old Age Pensioners

There are a great choice of Restaurants and Eateries in Olney and the surrounding area which can be found here. Look to our local magazine for offers and choices.

Pubs

The Two Brewers Pub in Olney has a lovely beer garden

Olney has some very nice local pubs, The Swan Inn, The Two Brewers, The Bull and The Cherry Tree; and a lot more just outside the town.


Events

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Find out what regular and one-off events are taking place in Olney and the surrounding area.

History

Olney in Bloom Flowers

Some of the History of Olney can be found here with links to other sites with even more information.

Countryside

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This picture shows the beautiful countryside surrounding the town of Olney.


Useful Numbers, Clubs and Societies

Olney and Emberton Flower Club sporting new gear

We have a list of Useful Numbers, Clubs & Societies Churches and Medical Facilities in Olney by clicking on the link above that visitors to the town will find most useful.

IndieGo Music Nights at The Two Brewers

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The Two Brewers Pub hosts IndieGo Music Nights on the second Thursday of the month. Sponsored by Phonebox Magazine.

Olney Jazz Club at the Carlton Club

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The Carlton House Club hosts Olney Jazz Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Visitors are most welcome. Sponsored by Phonebox Magazine.


More Interesting Things in Olney

And you can find out about them all here.

Olney Bands

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The Music Scene in Olney.
Coming soon, more on our local bands and musicians.

Olney Churches

St Peter and Paul

Churches Together in Olney.
Information on local churches can be found here.

Olney Business

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Olney Businesses.
A list of Olney Businesses for you to peruse.


Amazing Grace 250

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All eyes were set on Olney in 2023, when the town was at the centre of commemorations to mark the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved hymns, ‘Amazing Grace’.
Composed by the Reverend John Newton in the weeks leading up to his New Year’s Day service at St Peter & St Paul Church on 1st January 1773, the hymn – in various different musical styles – has gone on to inspire countless people and has even become known in America as the nation’s “spiritual anthem”.
“’Amazing Grace’ is a hymn that means so many things to so many different people, and so we didn’t want to mark its 250th anniversary with just one big official event,” explains Cowper & Newton museum trustee Amanda Molcher.
Other plans included the setting up of an Amazing Grace Community Quilt Project which has lead to the creation of a large quilt dedicated to the hymn that will then tour venues around Olney and beyond. The Olney Allotment Association has used the anniversary to establish a new community orchard, while the Cowper & Newton Museum has a ‘Sharing Heritage’ project, that will tell the stories of the people and places of Olney through new information boards and heritage trails.
If you would like to offer support for the anniversary preparations, please email the event team at olneyag250@yahoo.co.uk

Click here to listen to the choir sing Amazing Grace

Events held so far

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Lecture on the hymn Amazing Grace's enduring legacy

July 15th 2022
A day to explore the origins, legacy and enduring popularity of ‘Amazing Grace.' You will be welcomed into the Church of St Peter & St Paul – central to the story of John Newton, where he is commemorated in stained glass. More lecture details and booking information will follow.

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Open University Lecture on Amazing Grace origins

July 16th 2022
This special day of lectures, hosted by The Open University, will explore how the hymn Amazing Grace originated, its legacy and why it has proved so enduring. As we get more information on the lecturers, break-out sessions and booking, these will feature here.

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Amazing Grace Morning Service in John Newton's Church

January 1st 2023 at 10am to 11am
Why not join the 'Amazing Grace morning service' in John Newton's own church. It was here he held his morning service, the sermon for which the hymn 'Amazing Grace' was written. A unique experience marking the formal start of the 2023 anniversary year.

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