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Contact: 01296 431272 13 ENCAUSTIC WAX PAINTING Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Fancy something more fun than ironing clothes on a Sunday? Then join Nicola Gray for a one day workshop and learn how to paint using an iron! Contact: 01296 431272 13 THE LAST STAR IN THE MORNING SKY Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. No time to dream? Come and share time creating your own fragile contemporary ‘Headscape’ for dreaming and contemplation. Contact: 01296 431272 13 MOTHER & DAUGHTER PAMPERING Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Learn how to apply facials, make up and nail art. Get the chance to pamper one another and enjoy some mum and daughter time. Contact: 01296 431272 14 - 19 VERDICT Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. The Agatha Christie Theatre Company is proud to present a new production written by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime,’ the riveting stage play Verdict. Starring Dawn Steele, best known for playing Lexie MacDonald in the hit BBC drama Monarch of the Glen and recently starring in the popular ITV series Wild at Heart. Contact: 01494 512000 18 BURLESQUE Oak Room, High Wycombe. It is a night full of glitz, glam and a little bit of naughtiness! Join us for our popular Burlesque masterclass, with a cocktail on arrival, delectable canapés and the chance to strut your stuff like the ultimate burlesque goddess! Learn how to glove peel, pose like a pin up and how to bring out your inner diva! Dress code: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in – from stilettos and corsets to trainers and jeans! Contact: 01494 512000 18 TOM WRIGGLESWORTH Town Hall, High Wycombe. Back with a brand new show following last year’s sell-out hit and performances at the New Zealand and Montreal Comedy Festivals. Contact: 01494 512000 18VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Bringing exhilarating live performances to the table, the band’s stage presence and skill has been described as ‘simply jaw-dropping’. Contact: 01296 431272 19 COCKTAIL MAKING Oak Room, High Wycombe. Ever wanted to try your hand as a barista? Want to learn how to make the perfect Harvey Wallbanger, Cosmopolitan or your own personalised cocktail? Well then, look no further! Learn how to shake, slice and ice the ultimate cocktail! Contact: 01494 512000 19 DEVINE WATERS Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Playing contemporary, original songs of Love, Loss and Hope, traditional jigs and reels, mixed with classic Irish songs. Contact: 01296 431272 20 EARTH DANCE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Chiltern Academy proudly presents - ‘EARTH DANCE’ - a musical spectacular of song and dance genres including Jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. Contact: 01494 512000 20 & 23 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 21 - 8 APRIL TONY ASHTON - THE NAKED SHOW Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Using Greek myths about love Tony explores the fragile nature of bodies. Contact: 01296 431272 21 - 8 APRIL BETTINA SCHROEDER MARTYN Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Bettina’s paintings are based on imaginary images usually connected to feelings and emotions she experiences through interaction with her surroundings. Contact: 01296 431272 21 - 8 APRIL WEDNESDAY ART GROUP Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Drawings, pastels and paintings from a group who work together, improving their skills on Wednesday afternoons. Contact: 01296 431272 22 THE BIG BALLET Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Amande Concerts presents The Big Ballet, an ensemble of 16 Corps de Ballet dancers, each weighing no less than 16-Stone and united in a common cause; not to lose a single pound. Contact: 01494 512000 23 FRANK CARSON Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. From the TV show The Comedian we have Frank Carson with special guests Mick Miller and Tony Joe. Contact: 01494 512000 23 SUE CUNNINGHAM Town Hall, High Wycombe. International medium and best selling author Sue Cunningham makes a welcome return for her evening of clairvoyance. Her accuracy and numerous messages throughout through the evening reflects on her forty years experience. Her comforting and often humerous messages show she continues to bring proof of life after death. Join us as Sue unites families and friends across the two worlds on your behalf. Contact: 01494 512000 25 - 26 LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Watch out, ballet’s very-grandes dames are back. Contact: 01494 512000 26 DAYGLO FISHERMAN Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. 21 years since they first formed, Dayglo Fisherman return to the Limelight Theatre. Contact: 01296 431272 27 KARIMA POETRY SLAM Town Hall, High Wycombe. The Karima Poetry Slam aims at bringing together the various strands of the community in High Wycombe through an arts event that will explore ideas about identity, belonging, racism and citizenship. Contact: 01494 512000 27 BJORN AGAIN Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. See the music of Abba come alive once more through the talent of Björn Again. Contact: 01494 512000 27 QUIZ NIGHT WITH FISH & CHIP SUPPER Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Tuck into a tasty fish and chip supper before battling it out against other teams for the title of QPAC Quiz Champion. All money raised will go towards the Centre’s fundraising efforts. Contact: 01296 431272 29 - 2 APRIL CHESS THE MUSICAL Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood directs an amazing production of Chess featuring a 30-strong cast of West End stars, actors and musicians including James Fox (Fame Academy), Shona White (Wicked), Daniel Koek (West Side Story), Poppy Tierney (Mary Poppins), James Graeme (The Phantom of the Opera), David Erik (Dirty Dancing) and Steve Varnom (The Woman in White). Contact: 01494 512000 1 SHAZIA MIRZA Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Brand new stand up show from international award winning comedian and Guardian Weekend magazine columnist. Contact: 01296 431272 2 OPEN MIC NIGHT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Step into the Limelight - an opportunity to share your talent in front of an appreciative audience. A fun evening of music, comedy, poetry and magic. An acoustic night only. Contact: 01296 431272 3 10CC - LIVE IN CONCERT Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. 10cc, one of the most successful groups of the 70’s embark on a nationwide tour to coincide with the release of their album, The Greatest Hits and More on Universal. Join 10cc as they perform hit after hit with over 10 top ten hits including 3 No 1s. Contact: 01494 512000 3, 10, 13, 17 & 20 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 4 - 9 AVENUE Q Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. After nearly five years of mischief , bad behaviour and political correctness, London's funniest show by far is hitting the road. Contact: 01494 512000 8 CHRIS NEWMAN & MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An enticing cocktail of dynamic Irish dance-music and striking compositions, spiked with shots of hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque and served up with exhilarating versatility. Contact: 01296 431272 9 KEVIN DEMPSEY & JOE BROUGHTON Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Talented guitarist and singer-songwriter meets stellar violinist. Contact: 01296 431272 10 ED BYRNE: CROUD PLEASER Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Star of Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats and Nevermind The Buzzcocks hits the road with Crowd Pleaser! Contact: 01494 512000 11 - 12 JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Silicone mould making and resin casting class with Clare John. Contact: 01296 431272 11 - 12 WOODCUT & CHINE COLLE Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Cut a traditional woodcut block then use chine colle to develop your print. Contact: 01296 431272 12 WE'LL MEET AGAIN Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. The record breaking touring show presented by Duggie Chapman MBE, We’ll Meet Again clocks up an amazing 10th year on the road in 2010. This Wartime Cavalcade celebration show will be on tour again from March through to June on it’s annual nationwide tour. Contact: 01494 512000 15 - 16 SPIRIT OF THE DANCE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. Contact: 01494 512000 16 STATIC DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton.The Centre’s large and interesting collection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam. Contact: 01296 655720 19 - 23 CALENDAR GIRLS Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Following an award winning West End run and a sell out, record breaking week in Southend, Calendar Girls is coming back one last time. A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Contact: 01494 512000 22 BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS Oak Room, High Wycombe. It is a night full of glitz, glam and a little bit of naughtiness! Dress code: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in – from stilettos and corsets to trainers and jeans! Contact: 01494 512000 26 TANGO FIRE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Direct from Buenos Aires, following April 2011 9 ROY CHUBBY BROWN Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Roy Chubby Brown is back in town... Contact: 01494 512000 10 - 12 HUMBLE BOY Town Hall, High Wycombe. Local theatre company Fourways return to Wycombe Swan with their production of Humble Boy. Contact: 01494 512000 11 SPEED DATING Oak Room, High Wycombe. Meet eligible singles in your area! Join us for Wycombe Swan’s first speed dating evening. Enjoy a glass of wine, a few indulgent nibbles and your chance to meet your perfect match! Contact: 01494 512000 11 BEYOND THE BARRICADE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the recent 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. Contact: 01494 512000 12 HALFWAY TO PARADISE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. A shy young boy from Liverpool is re- christened Billy Fury, and becomes one of Britain's best-loved rock stars. Now in its 15th year and still furiously rockin', his own band - Fury's Tornados, re-play live his timeless hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many, many more. Add the beautiful voice of Colin Gold, and you have a night blessed by heaven. Contact: 01494 512000 12 - 13 YEAR IN, YEAR OUT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Presented by the Rozelle School of Dance. Contact: 01296 431272 15 IT;S MY SHOW! - THE SHOW GOES ON Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. In this mixed-media show, two authors, an artist and their pupils talk through the reflective and transforming power of the imagination while performing their latest work. Contact: 01296 431272 16 SOLID GOLD COUNTRY LEGENDS Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Celebrating the best in Country Music Solid Gold Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of old and new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Shania Twain to name just a few. Contact: 01494 512000 17 T.REXTASY Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. T.REXTASY - the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate and management - will be playing homage to Bolan’s biggest hits, such as Ride a White Swan, Jeepster, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy, Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie, Children of the Revolution, and of course Get it On. Contact: 01494 512000 18 DANI WILDE BAND Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. British Blues and Soul artist Dani Wilde is set to take the world by storm with her long awaited 2nd album ‘SHINE’, produced by Mike Vernon. Contact: 01296 431272 18 THE LEGEND OF SWING Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Charting 1920’s into this Millennium. Performing amazing orchestrations of the swing music made famous by Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Glenn Miller, Peggy Lee, Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Natalie Cole, Christina Aguilera Michael Bublé and many more. Starring Paul-Hayden, Joe Corrigan, George Anthony, Cheryl Hemmings, Val Kelly, five fantastic swing singers, accompanied by The Legend of Swing Orchestra. Contact: 01494 512000 19 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Oak Room, High Wycombe. As the nights draw in you are cordially invited to join us for an interactive feast with a difference. Have a wickedly murderous evening and guess who dunnit or simply sit back and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment. Before the witching hour approaches, someone will die ... the question is ... will it be you? Contact: 01494 512000 19 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. It’s the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most truly remarkable stories... Contact: 01494 512000 19 THE KEY TO THE GARDEN Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. In a witty and moving performance, stage and screen actress Rachel Laurence brings to life Frances Hodgson Burnett, the headstrong, pioneering and bestselling author of Little lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden. Contact: 01296 431272 20, 23 & 27 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 21 - 22 AN INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Develop new colourful ideas in kiln-formed glass. Contact: 01296 431272 21 - 26 THE HISTORY BOYS Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett's much-loved play, staffroom battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy. Contact: 01494 512000 22 - 23 CAUSTIC LINO ETCHING Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An exciting opportunity to produce painterly linocuts. Using caustic etching, multiple plates and stencils. Contact: 01296 431272 25 MICMACS Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. The story of one Bazil, video-store owner and avid film watcher, whose life is turned upside down when he is accidentally injured in a shoot-out. Adopted by a band of misfits, Bazil sets out to get his revenge on the people who ruined his life. Contact: 01296 431272 26 24 CARAT PURPLE Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. The men who gave up on waiting to be asked to Join Deep Purple! Die-hard Deep Purple fans, and professional musicians, 24 Carat Purple have enjoyed an illustrious gigging career performing at prestigious rock venues such as Metalworks and the Mick Jagger Centre. Contact: 01296 431272 27 DES O'CONNOR Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Contact: 01494 512000 29 - 18 MARCH JACKY INNES - AN EXHIBITION OF DRAWING & BATIK Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Jacky is inspired by natural form and also creates textural collage using natural and manmade materials. Her drawings of these subjects inform and inspire her batik work. Contact: 01296 431272 29 - 18 MARCH NIGEL GRIMA Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Nigel Grima’s escapist imagery references modernism, fractals,stroboscopes, stereoscopes and kaleidoscopes, but it’s also designed to question the very nature of abstract art. Contact: 01296 431272 1 - 5 GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. One of the most uplifting stories ever written, Michelle Magorian’s stunning Goodnight Mister Tom is brought gloriously to life with this brand new stage adaptation starring Oliver Ford Davis. Contact: 01494 512000 4 JONI MITCHELL PROJECT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Sally Barker takes some of the most challenging songs in Joni Mitchell’s catalogue and makes them her own. Sally is joined by Glenn Hughes on piano and dulcimer and Debbie Cassell on banjo and backing vocals. Together, they magically bring Joni Mitchell’s material back to life. Contact: 01296 431272 5 TOM STADE Town Hall, High Wycombe. Don’t miss hugely talented Canadian émigré Tom Stade in his eagerly awaited debut nationwide tour. Contact: 01494 512000 5 LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Based on the novel by D.H Lawrence, adapted and directed by Nick Lane. Contact: 01296 431272 8 RELIGHT THE FIRE Wycombe Swan, HighWycombe. One incredible story: One ultimate pop reunion. Contact: 01494 512000 9 MARTY WILDE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Come and see one of the greatest names of the 50s and 60s live on stage. Contact: 01494 512000 9 KING ZOG’S EXILE Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Join Neil Rees for the fascinating true story of King Zog and the Albanians in exile in the Wycombe area during World War Two. Contact: 01494 4218895 10 THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits: Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a Bad Name and many, many more. Contact: 01494 512000 11 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. London Festival Opera brings together world class artists including the Royal Opera, English National Opera and Glyndebourne Festival Opera. A Night at the Opera is a thrilling programme of works by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Offenbach and more. Contact: 01494 512000 11 GIG NIGHT: LOST MINUTE Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. With support from Gravity Blue. Contact: 01296 431272 11 BELLY DANCING Oak Room, High Wycombe. Try your hand at Belly Dancing with our fantastic masterclass. Contact: 01494 512000 12 OPEN MIC NIGHT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Step into the Limelight - an opportunity to share your talent in front of an appreciative audience. Contact: 01296 431272 13 MICKY FLANAGAN Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Micky draws on his East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth with razor sharp observational wit. He tells a comic tale of a working class upbringing, where alphabetti spaghetti is a luxury. Micky has come along way since then, thanks to a university education he is now a rare delight – an intellectual cockney. Contact: 01494 512000 13 TAI CHI Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. With Alison Smith. Learn to hunt like a tiger, walk like a bear and leap like a deer. This sequence of movements, the Five Animal Chi Kung game, is a very enjoyable way to get healthy exercise and have fun at the same time. Contact: 01296 431272 13 ADVENTURES IN THE LABYRINTH Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A fun day to explore the many forms of the labyrinth by drawing, painting and making them, and finally by walking one in meditation for self awareness and self healing. March 2011 February 2011 Events PUBLISHED BY: The CPL Group, Boscombe House, Boscombe Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5JD Telephone: 01702 461661 Fax: 01702 460935 e-mail: [email protected] This publication is self financing and has been produced with thanks to and support from the advertisers © Club Publishing Limited what’s on &where Aylesbury www.cplhouse.com Cover picture:21 March - 8 April Bettina Schroeder Martyn - Queens Park Arts Centre Events Places to Visit What’s on for Kids FREE Feb – July 2011 February – July 2011 sell-out seasons in New York, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, and Cape Town, Argentina’s hottest dance show returns to the UK with their brand new show Tango Fire – Flames of Desire. Contact: 01494 512000 28 NSE COMEDY NIGHT - LAUGHING ALLOWED Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Back by popular demand! A brilliant night of stand up comedy in support of Epilepsy Society, the Buckinghamshire based medical charity. Contact: 01494 512000 29 STORM WARNING Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Storm Warning, acclaimed as one of the best and most interesting blues/rock bands in the UK, are back at The Limelight with their blend of contemporary blues/rock promoting their 3rd album. Contact: 01296 431272 29 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - ON STAGE! Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. As the nights draw in you are cordially invited to join us for an interactive feast with a difference. Contact: 01494 512000 30 JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A musical duo best served up live and in- yer-face, Otway and Barrett’s bizarre humour, electric stage presence and top rate musicianship have earned them a cult following throughout the country. Contact: 01296 431272 1 - 2 SPRING STEAM GALA Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for more information. Contact: 01296 655720 3 - 27 POTTERY FESTIVAL EXHIBITION Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. The exhibition will feature work from professional ceramicists, including Richard Ballantyne, Chris Bramble and Andrew Palin as well as enthusiastic and talented amateurs. Contact: 01296 431272 4, 11, 18 & 25 AN INTRODUCTION TO SILK PAINTING Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Take time for yourself and join textile artist Osvalda Teiser for series of workshops to introduce the techniques of silk painting. Contact: 01494 421895 7 QUIZ NIGHT WITH FISH & CHIP SUPPER Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Tuck into a steaming hot fish and chip supper before competing in the ever-popular QPAC Quiz. All proceeds will go towards the Centre’s Refurbishment Appeal. Contact: 01296 431272 8 POTTERY FESTIVAL Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A month long celebration of ceramics, including exhibitions, talks by famous ceramicists, including a day of workshops, demonstrations and have-a-go sessions. Contact: 01296 431272 8, 15 & 22 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 12 SOARING TO SUCCESS - RED KITES IN THE CHILTERNS Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Cathy Rose from the Chilterns Conservation Board gives you an insight into the natural and social history of the red kite. Find out about the re-introduction of this magnificent bird of prey to the Chilterns and discover why red kites are now the most popular birds in the area. Contact: 01494 421895 13 KATIE BUCKHAVEN Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Katie will be playing songs from her new album, copies of which will be available on the night. Contact: 01296 431272 14 DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Presented by Iscoceles Theatre and performed by Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden. Contact: 01296 431272 14 STATIC DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton.The Centre’s large and interesting collection may be viewed but engines ill not normally be in steam. Contact: 01296 655720 15 WATERLESS LITHOGRAPHY Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Waterless lithography offers the graphic opportunities of traditional lithography. Contact: 01296 431272 15 PANN MILL OPEN DAY Pann Mill, High Wycombe. Guess some mystery objects from the Museum collection and make your own ‘ducks on a mill pond’ to take home. Contact: 01494 421895 18 - 21 STAND UP & BE COUNTED! Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Bigoted comic Eddie Pierce faces his critics and peers in a concert that no-one could imagine, with an outcome that no-one could predict. Contact: 01494 512000 20 THE BLUE BISHOPS Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. For over 16 years The Blue Bishops have played their hard-edged original R&B influenced rock all over the UK and Europe. Contact: 01296 431272 21 CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA All Saint’s Parish Church, High Wycombe. City of London Sinfonia bring their spectacular music to All Saint's Parish Church in the centre of High Wycombe. Contact: 01494 512000 21 MEDIEVAL MAY FAYRE Frogmoor, High Wycombe. Seek out Wycombe Museum at the Medieval May Fayre. Dress up in medieval costume and have a go at writing with a quill pen. Remember to bring your camera! Contact: 01494 421895 31 ANNUAL BUS RALLY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for more information. Contact: 01296 655720 31 SMOKE FIRING Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. 1 day workshop with Caroline Selvey. Contact: 01296 431272 31 - 1 JUNE ARTISTS’ BOOKS Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An opportunity to use print to reconstruct both an accordion and a flutter book. Contact: 01296 431272 1, 4, 5, 12 & 26 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 3 ERIC’S TALES OF THE SEA Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A classic buddy story, Eric’s sublime comic timing and charming stories take us deep below the waves in a Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine. Contact: 01296 431272 4 OPEN MIC NIGHT Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An opportunity to share your talent in front of an appreciative audience. Contact: 01296 431272 10 - 11 POSH! BY LAURA WADE Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. All proceeds will go towards the Centre’s fundraising efforts. Contact: 01296 431272 11 STOKENCHURCH VILLAGE FETE The Common, Stokenchurch. Meet staff from Wycombe Museum and have go at brass rubbing. Contact: 01494 421895 17 WOODY MANN Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. One of the world’s most renowned guitar masters and songwriting story tellers. Contact: 01296 431272 18 JUMP Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. JUMP will return to the Limelight to present a past and present show featuring a combination of material old and new. Contact: 01296 431272 18 STATIC DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton.The Centre’s large and interesting collection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam. Contact: 01296 655720 19 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RALLY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for more information. Contact: 01296 655720 25 CEILIDH FUNDRAISER WITH AMBER WILLOW Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A high energy, exhilarating way to raise money for the Centre. Contact: 01296 431272 28 - 8 JULY SIR HENRY FLOYD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A diverse and interesting range of work from the 2011 GCSE and A Level Exhibitions. Contact: 01296 431272 28 - 8 JULY JADE EASTLEY Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A selection of art work from Jade’s first year studying a MA in Art Therapy. Contact: 01296 431272 28 - 8 JULY JACQUI PASCOE Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A selection of work from Watercolour tutor Jacqui Pascoe. Contact: 01279 431272 2 ARTATHON - ART MARATHON Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. If you can paint, act, play music, dance, juggle, tell jokes, knit, pot, sew, sculpt, write/read poetry, print, make jewellery, design a stage set....or any other ART activity then come and join us for our fundraising Art Marathon. Contact: 01296 431272 9 BOND NIGHT WITH VIRTUAL BLUE Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An evening celebrating Britain’s number one legendary secret agent. Contact: 01296 431272 10, 17, 24, 27 & 31 STEAMING DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will be in steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also be taken on our miniature railway for a small charge. Contact: 01296 655720 11 - 20 PAUL BARK Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Paul is a horticulturalist inspired artistically to work with nature, to draw attention to natures mysterious energy, power to inspire, intricacy and effortless charisma. He paints on tree bark and other natural materials. Contact: 01296 431272 11 - 20 R.A.HILLER - HILLER @ 70 Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An exhibition of works by artist Roger A Hiller who celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011. Contact: 01279 431272 15 & 17 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Please call for more details. Contact: 01296 431272 23 & 30 STATIC DAY Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton.The Centre’s large and interesting collection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam. Contact: 01296 655720 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 health & fitness stoke.mandeville@harpersfitness.co.uk www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk www.harpersfitness.co.uk Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge Hotel 01296 484848 Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP Stoke Mandeville Stadium is managed by Leisure Connection Limited on behalf of WheelPower. • Harpers Gymnasium • Olympic Lodge Hotel • 12 Badminton Courts Sports Hall • Swimming Pool • Athletics Track & Field • Indoor Bowls Centre • Conference Facilities • Aerobics & much much more Good value and facilities for all With over 50 arts & crafts classes a week and world-class live theatre, comedy and music at the weekend, Queens Park Arts Centre & the Limelight Theatre has something for everyone! Get down to Swan Pool and Aqua Vale Leisure Centres and experience some of the best facilities, courses and classes around! If you would like more information: Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre 0845 2671197 Swan Pool & Leisure Centre 0845 2671196
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13 ENCAUSTIC WAX PAINTINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Fancy something more fun thanironing clothes on a Sunday? Then join Nicola Gray for a one dayworkshop and learn how to paint using an iron!
Contact: 01296 431272
13 THE LAST STAR IN THE MORNING SKYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. No time to dream? Come andshare time creating your own fragile contemporary ‘Headscape’ fordreaming and contemplation.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 MOTHER & DAUGHTER PAMPERINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Learn how to apply facials, makeup and nail art. Get the chance to pamper one another and enjoysome mum and daughter time.
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14 - 19 VERDICTWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. The Agatha Christie TheatreCompany is proud to present a new production written by theundisputed ‘Queen of Crime,’ the riveting stage play Verdict. StarringDawn Steele, best known for playing Lexie MacDonald in the hit BBCdrama Monarch of the Glen and recently starring in the popular ITVseries Wild at Heart.
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18 BURLESQUEOak Room, High Wycombe. It is a night full of glitz, glam and a littlebit of naughtiness! Join us for our popular Burlesque masterclass,with a cocktail on arrival, delectable canapés and the chance to strutyour stuff like the ultimate burlesque goddess! Learn how to glovepeel, pose like a pin up and how to bring out your inner diva! Dresscode: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in – from stilettos andcorsets to trainers and jeans!
Contact: 01494 512000
18 TOM WRIGGLESWORTHTown Hall, High Wycombe. Back with a brand new show following lastyear’s sell-out hit and performances at the New Zealand and MontrealComedy Festivals.
Contact: 01494 512000
18VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORSLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Bringing exhilarating live performancesto the table, the band’s stage presence and skill has been described as‘simply jaw-dropping’.
Contact: 01296 431272
19 COCKTAIL MAKINGOak Room, High Wycombe. Ever wanted to try your hand as a barista?Want to learn how to make the perfect Harvey Wallbanger,Cosmopolitan or your own personalised cocktail? Well then, look nofurther! Learn how to shake, slice and ice the ultimate cocktail!
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19 DEVINE WATERSLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Playing contemporary, original songs of Love,Loss and Hope, traditional jigs and reels, mixed with classic Irish songs.
Contact: 01296 431272
20 EARTH DANCEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Chiltern Academy proudly presents -‘EARTH DANCE’ - a musical spectacular of song and dance genresincluding Jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet.
Contact: 01494 512000
20 & 23 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
21 - 8 APRIL TONY ASHTON - THE NAKED SHOWQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Using Greek myths about loveTony explores the fragile nature of bodies.
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21 - 8 APRIL BETTINA SCHROEDER MARTYNQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Bettina’s paintings are based onimaginary images usually connected to feelings and emotions sheexperiences through interaction with her surroundings.
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21 - 8 APRIL WEDNESDAY ART GROUPQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Drawings, pastels and paintingsfrom a group who work together, improving their skills on Wednesdayafternoons.
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22 THE BIG BALLETWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Amande Concerts presents The BigBallet, an ensemble of 16 Corps de Ballet dancers, each weighing no lessthan 16-Stone and united in a common cause; not to lose a single pound.
Contact: 01494 512000
23 FRANK CARSONWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. From the TV show The Comedian wehave Frank Carson with special guests Mick Miller and Tony Joe.
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23 SUE CUNNINGHAMTown Hall, High Wycombe. International medium and best selling authorSue Cunningham makes a welcome return for her evening of clairvoyance.Her accuracy and numerous messages throughout through the eveningreflects on her forty years experience. Her comforting and often humerousmessages show she continues to bring proof of life after death. Join us asSue unites families and friends across the two worlds on your behalf.
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25 - 26 LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLOWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Watch out, ballet’s very-grandesdames are back.
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26 DAYGLO FISHERMANLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. 21 years since they first formed, DaygloFisherman return to the Limelight Theatre.
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27 KARIMA POETRY SLAMTown Hall, High Wycombe. The Karima Poetry Slam aims at bringingtogether the various strands of the community in High Wycombe throughan arts event that will explore ideas about identity, belonging, racism andcitizenship.
Contact: 01494 512000
27 BJORN AGAINWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. See the music of Abba come aliveonce more through the talent of Björn Again.
Contact: 01494 512000
27 QUIZ NIGHT WITH FISH & CHIP SUPPERLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Tuck into a tasty fish and chip supper beforebattling it out against other teams for the title of QPAC Quiz Champion.All money raised will go towards the Centre’s fundraising efforts.
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29 - 2 APRIL CHESS THE MUSICALWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig RevelHorwood directs an amazing production of Chess featuring a 30-strongcast of West End stars, actors and musicians including James Fox (FameAcademy), Shona White (Wicked), Daniel Koek (West Side Story), PoppyTierney (Mary Poppins), James Graeme (The Phantom of the Opera),David Erik (Dirty Dancing) and Steve Varnom (The Woman in White).
Contact: 01494 512000
1 SHAZIA MIRZALimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Brand new stand up show from internationalaward winning comedian and Guardian Weekend magazine columnist.
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2 OPEN MIC NIGHTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Step into the Limelight - an opportunityto share your talent in front of an appreciative audience. A funevening of music, comedy, poetry and magic. An acoustic night only.
Contact: 01296 431272
3 10CC - LIVE IN CONCERTWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. 10cc, one of the most successful groupsof the 70’s embark on a nationwide tour to coincide with the release oftheir album, The Greatest Hits and More on Universal. Join 10cc as theyperform hit after hit with over 10 top ten hits including 3 No 1s.
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3, 10, 13, 17 & 20 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
4 - 9 AVENUE QWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. After nearly five years of mischief ,bad behaviour and political correctness, London's funniest show by faris hitting the road.
Contact: 01494 512000
8 CHRIS NEWMAN & MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGHLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An enticing cocktail of dynamic Irishdance-music and striking compositions, spiked with shots of hot jazz,bluegrass and baroque and served up with exhilarating versatility.
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9 KEVIN DEMPSEY & JOE BROUGHTONLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Talented guitarist and singer-songwritermeets stellar violinist.
Contact: 01296 431272
10 ED BYRNE: CROUD PLEASERWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Star of Mock The Week, Live At TheApollo, 8 out of 10 Cats and Nevermind The Buzzcocks hits the roadwith Crowd Pleaser!
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11 - 12 JEWELLERY WORKSHOPQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Silicone mould making and resincasting class with Clare John.
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11 - 12 WOODCUT & CHINE COLLEQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Cut a traditional woodcut blockthen use chine colle to develop your print.
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12 WE'LL MEET AGAINWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. The record breaking touring showpresented by Duggie Chapman MBE, We’ll Meet Again clocks up anamazing 10th year on the road in 2010. This Wartime Cavalcadecelebration show will be on tour again from March through to June onit’s annual nationwide tour.
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15 - 16 SPIRIT OF THE DANCEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Irish in origin and bursting with rawenergy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding IrishDance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsain a thrilling production of strength and passion.
Contact: 01494 512000
16 STATIC DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. The Centre’s large and interestingcollection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam.
Contact: 01296 655720
19 - 23 CALENDAR GIRLSWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Following an award winning WestEnd run and a sell out, record breaking week in Southend, CalendarGirls is coming back one last time. A group of ordinary women dosomething extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when theypersuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference!Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant andhilarious.
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22 BURLESQUE MASTERCLASSOak Room, High Wycombe. It is a night full of glitz, glam and a littlebit of naughtiness! Dress code: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in– from stilettos and corsets to trainers and jeans!
Contact: 01494 512000
26 TANGO FIREWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Direct from Buenos Aires, following
April 2011
9 ROY CHUBBY BROWNWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Roy Chubby Brown is back in town...
Contact: 01494 512000
10 - 12 HUMBLE BOYTown Hall, High Wycombe. Local theatre company Fourways return toWycombe Swan with their production of Humble Boy.
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11 SPEED DATINGOak Room, High Wycombe. Meet eligible singles in your area! Join usfor Wycombe Swan’s first speed dating evening. Enjoy a glass of wine,a few indulgent nibbles and your chance to meet your perfect match!
Contact: 01494 512000
11 BEYOND THE BARRICADEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Recreating original West End/Broadwaymusical hit songs with amazing authenticity, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ featuresa cast of past principal performers from the West End production of LesMiserables, and the recent 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena.
Contact: 01494 512000
12 HALFWAY TO PARADISEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy Fury, and becomes one of Britain's best-loved rock stars.Now in its 15th year and still furiously rockin', his own band - Fury'sTornados, re-play live his timeless hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, IWill, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many, many more. Add thebeautiful voice of Colin Gold, and you have a night blessed by heaven.
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12 - 13 YEAR IN, YEAR OUTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Presented by the Rozelle School of Dance.
Contact: 01296 431272
15 IT;S MY SHOW! - THE SHOW GOES ONLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. In this mixed-media show, two authors,an artist and their pupils talk through the reflective and transformingpower of the imagination while performing their latest work.
Contact: 01296 431272
16 SOLID GOLD COUNTRY LEGENDSWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Celebrating the best in CountryMusic Solid Gold Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of oldand new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline,Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers andShania Twain to name just a few.
Contact: 01494 512000
17 T.REXTASYWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. T.REXTASY - the only band endorsed andapproved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate and management - will be playinghomage to Bolan’s biggest hits, such as Ride a White Swan, Jeepster, HotLove, 20th Century Boy, Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie,Children of the Revolution, and of course Get it On.
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18 DANI WILDE BANDLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. British Blues and Soul artist Dani Wildeis set to take the world by storm with her long awaited 2nd album‘SHINE’, produced by Mike Vernon.
Contact: 01296 431272
18 THE LEGEND OF SWINGWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Charting 1920’s into this Millennium.Performing amazing orchestrations of the swing music made famous byBillie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Glenn Miller, Peggy Lee, Sinatra,The Rat Pack, Natalie Cole, Christina Aguilera Michael Bublé and many more.Starring Paul-Hayden, Joe Corrigan, George Anthony, Cheryl Hemmings, ValKelly, five fantastic swing singers, accompanied by The Legend of SwingOrchestra.
Contact: 01494 512000
19 MURDER MYSTERY DINNEROak Room, High Wycombe. As the nights draw in you are cordiallyinvited to join us for an interactive feast with a difference. Have awickedly murderous evening and guess who dunnit or simply sit backand enjoy a great evening’s entertainment. Before the witching hourapproaches, someone will die ... the question is ... will it be you?
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19 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MACWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. It’s the ultimate tribute to one ofrock and roll's most truly remarkable stories...
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19 THE KEY TO THE GARDENLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. In a witty and moving performance,stage and screen actress Rachel Laurence brings to life FrancesHodgson Burnett, the headstrong, pioneering and bestselling authorof Little lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden.
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20, 23 & 27 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
21 - 22 AN INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Develop new colourful ideas inkiln-formed glass.
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21 - 26 THE HISTORY BOYSWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. One of the great plays of the decade,The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where aboisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gainentrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions ofsport and sex. In Alan Bennett's much-loved play, staffroom battles andthe anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.
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22 - 23 CAUSTIC LINO ETCHINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An exciting opportunity to producepainterly linocuts. Using caustic etching, multiple plates and stencils.
Contact: 01296 431272
25 MICMACSLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. The story of one Bazil, video-store ownerand avid film watcher, whose life is turned upside down when he isaccidentally injured in a shoot-out. Adopted by a band of misfits, Bazilsets out to get his revenge on the people who ruined his life.
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26 24 CARAT PURPLELimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. The men who gave up on waiting to beasked to Join Deep Purple! Die-hard Deep Purple fans, and professionalmusicians, 24 Carat Purple have enjoyed an illustrious gigging careerperforming at prestigious rock venues such as Metalworks and theMick Jagger Centre.
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27 DES O'CONNORWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity tosee a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful eveningof comedy, laughter and music.
Contact: 01494 512000
29 - 18 MARCH JACKY INNES - AN EXHIBITION OFDRAWING & BATIKQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Jacky is inspired by natural formand also creates textural collage using natural and manmade materials.Her drawings of these subjects inform and inspire her batik work.
Contact: 01296 431272
29 - 18 MARCH NIGEL GRIMAQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Nigel Grima’s escapist imagery referencesmodernism, fractals,stroboscopes, stereoscopes and kaleidoscopes, but it’salso designed to question the very nature of abstract art.
Contact: 01296 431272
1 - 5 GOODNIGHT MISTER TOMWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. One of the most uplifting storiesever written, Michelle Magorian’s stunning Goodnight Mister Tom isbrought gloriously to life with this brand new stage adaptationstarring Oliver Ford Davis.
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4 JONI MITCHELL PROJECTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Sally Barker takes some of the mostchallenging songs in Joni Mitchell’s catalogue and makes them herown. Sally is joined by Glenn Hughes on piano and dulcimer andDebbie Cassell on banjo and backing vocals. Together, they magicallybring Joni Mitchell’s material back to life.
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5 TOM STADETown Hall, High Wycombe. Don’t miss hugely talented Canadianémigré Tom Stade in his eagerly awaited debut nationwide tour.
Contact: 01494 512000
5 LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVERLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Based on the novel by D.H Lawrence,adapted and directed by Nick Lane.
Contact: 01296 431272
8 RELIGHT THE FIREWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. One incredible story: One ultimate pop reunion.
Contact: 01494 512000
9 MARTY WILDEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Come and see one of the greatestnames of the 50s and 60s live on stage.
Contact: 01494 512000
9 KING ZOG’S EXILEWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Join Neil Rees for the fascinatingtrue story of King Zog and the Albanians in exile in the Wycombe areaduring World War Two.
Contact: 01494 4218895
10 THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCEWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, TheBon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits: Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep theFaith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a Bad Name and many, many more.
Contact: 01494 512000
11 A NIGHT AT THE OPERAWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. London Festival Opera brings togetherworld class artists including the Royal Opera, English National Opera andGlyndebourne Festival Opera. A Night at the Opera is a thrillingprogramme of works by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Offenbachand more.
Contact: 01494 512000
11 GIG NIGHT: LOST MINUTELimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. With support from Gravity Blue.
Contact: 01296 431272
11 BELLY DANCINGOak Room, High Wycombe. Try your hand at Belly Dancing with ourfantastic masterclass.
Contact: 01494 512000
12 OPEN MIC NIGHTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Step into the Limelight - an opportunityto share your talent in front of an appreciative audience.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 MICKY FLANAGANWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Micky draws on his East Endbackground as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth withrazor sharp observational wit. He tells a comic tale of a working classupbringing, where alphabetti spaghetti is a luxury. Micky has comealong way since then, thanks to a university education he is now a raredelight – an intellectual cockney.
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13 TAI CHIQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. With Alison Smith. Learn to huntlike a tiger, walk like a bear and leap like a deer. This sequence ofmovements, the Five Animal Chi Kung game, is a very enjoyable wayto get healthy exercise and have fun at the same time.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 ADVENTURES IN THE LABYRINTHQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A fun day to explore the manyforms of the labyrinth by drawing, painting and making them, andfinally by walking one in meditation for self awareness and self healing.
March 2011
February 2011
Events
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EventsPlaces to VisitWhat’s on for Kids
FREEFeb – July 2011
February – July 2011
sell-out seasons in New York, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, and CapeTown, Argentina’s hottest dance show returns to the UK with theirbrand new show Tango Fire – Flames of Desire.
Contact: 01494 512000
28 NSE COMEDY NIGHT - LAUGHING ALLOWEDWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Back by popular demand! A brilliantnight of stand up comedy in support of Epilepsy Society, theBuckinghamshire based medical charity.
Contact: 01494 512000
29 STORM WARNINGLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Storm Warning, acclaimed as one of thebest and most interesting blues/rock bands in the UK, are back at TheLimelight with their blend of contemporary blues/rock promotingtheir 3rd album.
Contact: 01296 431272
29 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - ON STAGE!Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. As the nights draw in you arecordially invited to join us for an interactive feast with a difference.
Contact: 01494 512000
30 JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A musical duo best served up live and in-yer-face, Otway and Barrett’s bizarre humour, electric stage presenceand top rate musicianship have earned them a cult followingthroughout the country.
Contact: 01296 431272
1 - 2 SPRING STEAM GALABuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for moreinformation.
Contact: 01296 655720
3 - 27 POTTERY FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. The exhibition will feature workfrom professional ceramicists, including Richard Ballantyne, ChrisBramble and Andrew Palin as well as enthusiastic and talentedamateurs.
Contact: 01296 431272
4, 11, 18 & 25 AN INTRODUCTION TO SILK PAINTINGWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Take time for yourself and jointextile artist Osvalda Teiser for series of workshops to introduce thetechniques of silk painting.
Contact: 01494 421895
7 QUIZ NIGHT WITH FISH & CHIP SUPPERLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Tuck into a steaming hot fish and chipsupper before competing in the ever-popular QPAC Quiz. All proceedswill go towards the Centre’s Refurbishment Appeal.
Contact: 01296 431272
8 POTTERY FESTIVALLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A month long celebration of ceramics,including exhibitions, talks by famous ceramicists, including a day ofworkshops, demonstrations and have-a-go sessions.
Contact: 01296 431272
8, 15 & 22 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
12 SOARING TO SUCCESS - RED KITES IN THE CHILTERNSWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Cathy Rose from the ChilternsConservation Board gives you an insight into the natural and socialhistory of the red kite. Find out about the re-introduction of thismagnificent bird of prey to the Chilterns and discover why red kitesare now the most popular birds in the area.
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13 KATIE BUCKHAVENLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Katie will be playing songs from her newalbum, copies of which will be available on the night.
Contact: 01296 431272
14 DR JEKYLL & MR HYDELimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. Presented by Iscoceles Theatre andperformed by Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden.
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14 STATIC DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. The Centre’s large and interestingcollection may be viewed but engines ill not normally be in steam.
Contact: 01296 655720
15 WATERLESS LITHOGRAPHYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Waterless lithography offers thegraphic opportunities of traditional lithography.
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15 PANN MILL OPEN DAYPann Mill, High Wycombe. Guess some mystery objects from the Museumcollection and make your own ‘ducks on a mill pond’ to take home.
Contact: 01494 421895
18 - 21 STAND UP & BE COUNTED!Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Bigoted comic Eddie Pierce faces hiscritics and peers in a concert that no-one could imagine, with anoutcome that no-one could predict.
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20 THE BLUE BISHOPSLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. For over 16 years The Blue Bishops have playedtheir hard-edged original R&B influenced rock all over the UK and Europe.
Contact: 01296 431272
21 CITY OF LONDON SINFONIAAll Saint’s Parish Church, High Wycombe. City of London Sinfoniabring their spectacular music to All Saint's Parish Church in the centreof High Wycombe.
Contact: 01494 512000
21 MEDIEVAL MAY FAYREFrogmoor, High Wycombe. Seek out Wycombe Museum at theMedieval May Fayre. Dress up in medieval costume and have a go atwriting with a quill pen. Remember to bring your camera!
Contact: 01494 421895
31 ANNUAL BUS RALLYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for moreinformation.
Contact: 01296 655720
31 SMOKE FIRINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. 1 day workshop with Caroline Selvey.
Contact: 01296 431272
31 - 1 JUNE ARTISTS’ BOOKSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An opportunity to use print toreconstruct both an accordion and a flutter book.
Contact: 01296 431272
1, 4, 5, 12 & 26 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
3 ERIC’S TALES OF THE SEALimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A classic buddy story, Eric’s sublimecomic timing and charming stories take us deep below the waves in aRoyal Navy Nuclear Submarine.
Contact: 01296 431272
4 OPEN MIC NIGHTLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An opportunity to share your talent infront of an appreciative audience.
Contact: 01296 431272
10 - 11 POSH! BY LAURA WADELimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. All proceeds will go towards the Centre’sfundraising efforts.
Contact: 01296 431272
11 STOKENCHURCH VILLAGE FETEThe Common, Stokenchurch. Meet staff from Wycombe Museum andhave go at brass rubbing.
Contact: 01494 421895
17 WOODY MANNLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. One of the world’s most renownedguitar masters and songwriting story tellers.
Contact: 01296 431272
18 JUMPLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. JUMP will return to the Limelight to presenta past and present show featuring a combination of material old and new.
Contact: 01296 431272
18 STATIC DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. The Centre’s large and interestingcollection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam.
Contact: 01296 655720
19 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RALLYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Please call for moreinformation.
Contact: 01296 655720
25 CEILIDH FUNDRAISER WITH AMBER WILLOWLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A high energy, exhilarating way to raisemoney for the Centre.
Contact: 01296 431272
28 - 8 JULY SIR HENRY FLOYD GRAMMAR SCHOOLQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A diverse and interesting range ofwork from the 2011 GCSE and A Level Exhibitions.
Contact: 01296 431272
28 - 8 JULY JADE EASTLEYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A selection of art work from Jade’sfirst year studying a MA in Art Therapy.
Contact: 01296 431272
28 - 8 JULY JACQUI PASCOEQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. A selection of work fromWatercolour tutor Jacqui Pascoe.
Contact: 01279 431272
2 ARTATHON - ART MARATHONLimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. If you can paint, act, play music, dance,juggle, tell jokes, knit, pot, sew, sculpt, write/read poetry, print, makejewellery, design a stage set....or any other ART activity then come andjoin us for our fundraising Art Marathon.
Contact: 01296 431272
9 BOND NIGHT WITH VIRTUAL BLUELimelight Theatre, Aylesbury. An evening celebrating Britain’s numberone legendary secret agent.
Contact: 01296 431272
10, 17, 24, 27 & 31 STEAMING DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. A full size engine will bein steam offering unlimited free train rides. Train rides can also betaken on our miniature railway for a small charge.
Contact: 01296 655720
11 - 20 PAUL BARKQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Paul is a horticulturalist inspiredartistically to work with nature, to draw attention to naturesmysterious energy, power to inspire, intricacy and effortless charisma.He paints on tree bark and other natural materials.
Contact: 01296 431272
11 - 20 R.A.HILLER - HILLER @ 70Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. An exhibition of works by artistRoger A Hiller who celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011.
Contact: 01279 431272
15 & 17 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Please call for more details.
Contact: 01296 431272
23 & 30 STATIC DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. The Centre’s large and interestingcollection may be viewed but engines will not normally be in steam.
Contact: 01296 655720
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Get down to Swan Pool and Aqua Vale LeisureCentres and experience some of the best
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CHILDREN’S SATURDAY ACTIVITIESQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. There will be noSaturday morning workshops on the following dates:26th February, 16th and 23rd April, 28th May and 2ndJuly. Featuring Creative Arts & Crafts, Pottery andHartbeeps. Please call for more information.
Contact: 01296 431272c
5 PAINT YOUR OWN BUCKSWASHLINGBOWLRoald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 1.30pm to 2.30pmand 3pm to 4pm. For all ages: Paint your own diddlydesign onto a bowl to take home and use wheneveryou feel the need for a whipplescrumptious treat.
Contact: 01494 892192
10 SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ - A MIDSUMMERNIGHT'S DREAMWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Fairies and fun,royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: AMidsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’scomedy gets a musical transformation fromShakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proveda huge hit every time it has toured. Who can resist thestory of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, twosets of lovers who elope into the woods where theaudience finds Bottom and his funny friendsrehearsing a play, feuding fairies and a naughty spritecalled Puck, whose mismanaged magic causes no endof merriment. It’s enchanting entertainment forpeople of all ages because the most famous lines arewoven into easy-to-understand modern language.Simply a dream come true.
Contact: 01494 512000
11 CHINESE NEW YEARWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
12 DISCOVER DAHL’S ARCHIVESRoald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 12.30pm, 1.30pmand 2.30pm. For 10+ years: A behind-the-sceneslook at our archive store which houses Roald Dahl'smanuscripts and letters. FREE for Museum visitors.
Contact: 01494 892192
13 SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATEDECORATINGRoald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. Hourly from11.15am to 3.15pm, 40 minute sessions. For allages: Decorate your own heart-shaped lollipop.Choose from milk, white or plain chocolate. Notpre-bookable.
Contact: 01494 892192
19 MAKE A MOVING CROCODILERoald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 1.30pm and 3pm.For all ages: Listen to crocodile-themed extractsfrom Roald Dahl’s books and make your ownmoving crocodile.
Contact: 01494 892192
21 FACEMASKSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 10 yearsplus. Learn the skills behind keeping your skinbeautiful, and create your own facemasks. Practiceon plastics and each other. A great girly day out plustake home a goody bag so you can practice at home!
Contact: 01296 431272
21 OWL & THE MOON GARDENQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 7 years plus.(Parents go free when accompanying a child). Using avariety of recycled and unusual materials craft abeautiful white moon garden in a ‘blackboard’ pot,watched over by your Goodnight Owl. Sweet dreams!
Contact: 01296 431272
21 HUMAN STOP-MOTION ANIMATION Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 11.30am to 1pm.For 8+ years: make your very own human stop-motion sequence to wow and amaze friends andfamily and take home your own DVD of the film.
Contact: 01494 892192
21 ZIPFIZZLING ANIMATION Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 2pm to 3pm and3.30pm to 4.30pm. For 5+ years: join Tricia West,our in house animator and make your very ownZoetrope. Spin and see your Zipfizzling animationcome to life.
Contact: 01494 892192
22 NOVEL ENERGYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. ‘Pen free’creative writing with Annie Waller. From 10 - 14year olds. Be inspired by the fabulous journey ofstory crafting. Parents are welcome to stay or havecoffee in the coffee bar.
Contact: 01296 431272
22 PERFECT PLANESWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Investigate thescience of flight with hands-on activities and learnhow to make the perfect paper plane.
Contact: 01494 421895
22 PUPPETS AND BOGGARTSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 7 - 11 yearolds. Explore the wonderful world of puppets andboggarts, bringing sticks and plastic bags to life.
Contact: 01296 431272
22 HOW TO TURN YOUR TEACHER PURPLERoald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 1pm to 2pm and3pm to 4pm. For 6+ year olds: want to meet a madscientist? Well, we haven't got one, but we do havethe next best thing... Meet utterly mad poet andguitarist James Carter, performing poems galorefrom his brand new science-poetry anthology HOW
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TO TURN YOUR TEACHER PURPLE! Expect guitarmusic a-plenty and even the opportunity to concoctyour very own scientific poem.
Contact: 01494 892192
22 PUZZLEMANIAQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. With ColonelCustard. For 8 - 12 year olds. Teams compete to bePuzzlemania Champion. Physical and mental tasksare set involving a whole range of weird andwonderful activities. You had better have your witsabout you for this fast moving, exhilarating andchallenging day of frenzied fun. Please bring apacked lunch and suitable clothing.
Contact: 01296 431272
22 PRINCESS PAMPERINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 7 - 11 yearolds. Enjoy a day of make-up, nail care and all thingsbeautiful. Practice on plastics and each other, andtake home a special goody bag at the end of the day.
Contact: 01296 431272
23 NOVEL ENERGYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. ‘Pen-free’creative writing with Annie Waller. Learn how tobuild a story - high energy and great fun! Parentswelcome to stay or have coffee in the coffee bar. For6-9 year olds.
Contact: 01296 431272
23 SQUIFFING SHADOW PUPPETS Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 11am to 12noon,1pm to 2pm and 3pm to 4pm. For all ages: did youknow that some of Roald Dahl’s books started off asbedtime stories for his children? Tell your own talltales with your family in our shadow puppet theatreworkshop. Work together to build your very owntheatre complete with squiffing shadow puppets.
Contact: 01494 892192
23 HANDBAG CHARMSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 12 - 15 yearolds. Craft your own unique charms - upcyclejewellery, leather, beads and buttons. Needlefelt alittle mascot to join you on your travels.
Contact: 01296 431272
23 POTTERYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. With ElizabethBrowning. Use clay to make sweet little springlambs. Wear old clothes or bring along an apron. Feeincludes bisque firing. For ages 7 and up.
Contact: 01296 431272
24 CRACKLING CLASSROOM FINGERPUPPETS Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 12.30pm to 1.30pmand 2pm to 3pm. For 6+ years: Join in-house puppetmaker Gemma Holland to create your very ownclass of finger puppets, from a mischievous chiddlerto a terrible teacher.
Contact: 01494 892192
24 FLICKER AND FLASH!Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Find time for moreexciting hands-on science activities. Investigateelectricity and make pictures that light up and flashat the flick of a switch.
Contact: 01494 421895
24 - 27 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THEWARDROBETown Hall, High Wycombe. After a magical trip tothe land of Oz in 2010 for The Wizard of Oz, thisyear Wycombe Swan Youth Theatre start a newadventure in a musical version of The Lion, TheWitch and The Wardrobe by C S Lewis anddramatised by Adrian Mitchell.
Contact: 01494 512000
25 BFG DREAMCATCHERS Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.One hour sessions. For 5+ years: Make your own diddlydreamcatcher to hang in your room to keep outbogtrotting bad dreams.
Contact: 01494 892192
25 ROTTEN ROMANS WORKSHOPSWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Have fun with Romannumerals and create your own Roman cartoon strip.Suitable for age 7+.
Contact: 01494 421895
27 CHOCOLATE DECORATING Roald Dahl Museum, Aylesbury. Hourly from 11.15am to3.15pm. Suitable for all ages: Decorate your own chocolatebar with help from local experts, The Chocolate Source. Notpre-bookable.
Contact: 01494 892192
4 BIRDS OF PREY & COUNTRYSIDE DAYWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Enjoy the thrillingsight of ‘CJ’s Birds of Prey’ in action. Fun for all the family.
Contact: 01494 421895
11 PERCY THE PARK KEEPERWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
12 ANDY AND MIKE'S BIG BOX OF BANANASWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. CBeebies presentersAndy Day and Mike James bring their much-lovedhumour to this slapstick comedy show for four-to-eleven-year-olds (and their entire families). A magicaland mysterious box appears. Unable to open it, theboys take you on an exciting journey to find outwhat's inside! You'll meet confused pirates, musicalsea life and extravagant all-singing, all-dancing airstewards!
Contact: 01494 512000
March 2011
25 THE HUNGRY CATERPILLARWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
8 LET’S GO FLY A KITEWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
11 BUD BABIESQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For ages 7 plus.(Parents go free when accompanying a child).Welcome Spring using plant dyed felt and fairystitches! Make your own tiny bud baby asleep in aleafy bed.
Contact: 01296 431272
11 MAKEUP & BEAUTY BASICSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Learn how toapply makeup, skin care and nail design. Practice onplastics and each other, and don’t forget to grab agoody bag so you can practice at home!
Contact: 01296 431272
11 - 21 EGG HUNTWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Search theMuseum and Gardens for the hidden eggs andfollow the clues to your chocolate prize.
Contact: 01494 421895
12 & 14 GO WILD WITH CLAYWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Create your ownhedgehog family from clay. Pop back on Sunday17th April to paint them for free!
12 NOVEL ENERGYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 10 - 14 years. ‘Pen free’ creative writing withAnnie Waller. Be inspired by the fabulous journey ofstory crafting. Parents welcome to stay or havecoffee in the coffee bar.
Contact: 01296 431272
12 MAGIC SECRETS REVEALEDQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. With ColonelCustard. For 8 - 12 year olds. Learn the magic behindcards, betchas and puzzle tricks. Bring a pack of cardswith you and any tricks that you would like to perform.
Contact: 01296 431272
12 SILK PAINTING FOR BEGINNERSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For 7 - 16 yearolds. Learn to design and make colourful silk scarvesand banners.
Contact: 01296 431272
12 POTTERYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 7 plus. get into the Easter spirit and makeEaster bunnies and rabbits out of clay. Wear oldclothes or bring along an apron. Price includesbisque firing.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 NOVEL ENERGYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 6 - 9 years. ‘Pen free’ creative writing withAnnie Waller. Be inspired by the fabulous journey ofstory crafting. Parents welcome to stay or havecoffee in the coffee bar.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 TREE OF A THOUSAND SONGSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. How manysongs does one bird sing? Listen to birdsong whileyou fill your tree with beautiful painted songbirds;using harmonious plant based paints and poo paper.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 MASSAGE & WELLBEINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Learn thetechniques behind basic back, neck, shoulder andhead massage, and basics of relaxation and wellbeing;and take home a goody bag at the end of the day.
Contact: 01296 431272
15 AWESOME EGYPTIANS WORKSHOPWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Discover moreabout the Ancient Egyptians, hieroglyphics and howto build a pyramid. Suitable for age 7+.
Contact: 01494 421895
19 & 21 BOUNCING BUNNIES ANDCHICKS ON STICKSWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Make a cutebouncing bunny and a cheeky chick to take home.
Contact: 01494 421895
22 - 25 DAY OUT WITH THOMASBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Thisevent is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans andthere’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Ticketprice includes Magic shows, Punch ‘N’ Judy, the‘Thomas’ DVD Theatre, Storytelling, Arts and Crafts!Thomas’ small cousins will be giving rides at theever popular Miniature Railway.
Contact: 01296 655720
6 WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS?Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury. A fun show for all thefamily, with songs, dance and celebrity guestsincluding Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden.
Contact: 01296 431272
13 GOODNIGHT OWLWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
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27 RUB-A-DUB-DUBWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
29 PADDINGTON BEAR DAYBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Comeand ride with Paddington on his special train.
Contact: 01296 655720
31 BOTTLE BIRDS & ROMMEL POTSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 7+. (Parents go free when accompanying achildren). Whose Rommel pot bird will make therudest noise? Let’s get them all ‘singing’ and findout; using recycled and natural materials.
Contact: 01296 431272
31 MAKE IT FROM WITHIESQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 9 - 16 years. Explore willow withies and makeanimal sculptures, containers and other creativeforms using willow.
Contact: 01296 431272
31 BUILD A BIRD OF PREYWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Have a go at3D modelling and create your own ‘eagle-eyed’ birdof prey to display at home.
Contact: 01494 421895
31 PRINCESS PAMPERINGQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 7 - 11 years.
Contact: 01296 431272
1 FACEMASKSQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For children aged10 years plus. Learn the skills behind keeping yourskin beautiful and create your own facemasks.Practice on plastics and each other. A great girly dayout plus tale home a goody bag so you can practiceat home!
Contact: 01296 431272
1 SUNSHINE & THE VEGETABLE GARDENQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Create awonderful, woolly, miniature veg garden and addyour painted sunshine; using fairy wool, beeswaxand snail shells!
Contact: 01296 431272
1 STREET DANCEQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For childrenaged 7+. With choreographer Stacey Dimenna akaLil D. Learn the basics of hip hop, funk and streetdance whilst working on a choreographed routine.Dress comfortably.
Contact: 01296 431272
1 - 3 DAY OUT WITH THOMASBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton. Thisevent is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans andthere’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Ticketprice includes Magic shows, Punch ‘N’ Judy, the‘Thomas’ DVD Theatre, Storytelling, Arts and Crafts!Thomas’ small cousins will be giving rides at theever popular Miniature Railway.
Contact: 01296 655720
2 I SPY WITH BINOCULARSWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. Decorate andmake your own binoculars that really work! Useyour own handmade bird spotter’s book and explorethe grounds.
Contact: 01494 421895
2 THE MARVELLOUS CORK MENAGERIEQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. Roll up, roll up!Come and make marvellous mythical creatures andbeautiful beasts! Using ‘magical’ and unusual earthfriendly materials and of course your amazingimaginations!
Contact: 01296 431272
2 POTTERYQueens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury. For children aged7+. Come and make bears in all shapes and sizes. Wearold clothes or bring an apron. Price includes bisquefiring.
Contact: 01296 431272
10 HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROWWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
24 BILLY’S BEETLEWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
8 WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNTWycombe Museum, High Wycombe. A special timeat the museum for the under fives.
Contact: 01494 421895
20 - 23 SHAUN THE SHEEPWycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Come and join Shaunand his friends in their very own live show. All yourfavourite characters from the hit BBC show will be hereincluding Bitzer, Shirley, Timmy and the rest of the flockin this magical, fully choreographed music and danceextravaganza. Shaun is stage struck and has decided toput on a very special show for all his friends, so getready for some fabulous madcap mayhem as theydance and prance their way through a series ofwonderful adventures under the nose of the short-sighted Farmer.
Contact: 01494 512000
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AYLESBURY VALE consists of over 300 square miles of rollingcountryside. It is home to the Rothschild family whose houses opento the public include Waddesdon Manor and a French Renaissance-Style chateau. Other local attractions include the Bucks RailwayCentre, the landscape gardens at Stowe and Silverstone, venue for theannual British Formula 1 Grand Prix. There are many local villageseach with their own special character including Wing, with its Saxonchurch, Norman Motte and the National Trust-owned Ascott House;Cheddington, whose St Giles Church, built in 1190, is surrounded byapple and plum trees; Haddenham, best known as the home of themuch-loved Aylesbury duck and Wendover, which was frequentlyvisited by Oliver Cromwell and Robert Louis Stevenson.
BUCKINGHAM is blessed with some great surrounding counties, withplenty to offer, whatever your taste. A great range of shops, pubs andrestaurants to idyllic country retreats and walks. Cities such as Oxford andMilton Keynes are within a 30 minute drive. Silverstone, the home of theBritish Grand Prix, Stowe Landscape Gardens and Towcester Racecourseare all within a short drive. Take a look at what the area has to offer.
WENDOVER is situated in the Chiltern Hills just a few miles from thecounty town of Aylesbury. Just west of Wendover is Coombe Hill, thehighest point in the Chilterns, which provides excellent views across theVale of Aylesbury and over the Prime Minister's country estate of Chequers.
AQUA VALE SWIMMING & FITNESS CENTRE Park Street, Aylesbury. A state-of-the-art leisure experience can befound at the heart of Aylesbury and adjacent to Vale Park. Threeswimming pools are on offer giving the opportunity to choosebetween the eight lane, 23 metre competition pool, complete withmoveable floor, the indoor leisure water with its’ great river ride andinteractive flume or the outdoor heated pool. The open air swimmingexperience is available all year round as the outdoor pool is linkeddirectly to the indoor facilities. If you prefer your leisure experienceson dry land there is also a state-of-the-art gym and fitness suite,dance studio, sauna, soft play room and cafeteria.
Contact: (01296) 488555
BLETCHLEY PARK The Mansion, Wilton Avenue, Bletchley. WWII Codebreaking Centre andbirthplace of the computer - see a rebuild of ‘Colossus’, the firstelectronic computer. Hide & Secret is an exhibition charting thehistory of the stolen Enigma machine and the amazing tale of its returnto Bletchley Park. Visit the Cryptology Trail and see how secret Germanmessages were decoded. Many other displays from tanks to toys,Churchill memorabilia and much more. Open every weekend March tomid-December, 10.30am to 5pm. Under 8’s free. Good disabled access.
Contact: (01908) 640404
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY MUSEUM & ROALD DAHLCHILDREN’S GALLERYChurch Street. A hands-on museum where you can touch, see, hear andread about the heritage of the county. Compare photographs from pastand present, enter a gaol cell and see the size of a mammoth’s tusk.There are many exhibitions taking place throughout the year. Childrenwill enjoy themselves with the ever popular hands-on exhibition in theRoald Dahl Children’s Gallery, where dreams come true.
Contact (01296) 331441
BUCKINGHAM OLD GAOL Market Hill, Buckingham. The town’s landmark building restored bythe Buckingham Heritage Trust and hosting Buckingham’s Museum,Tourist Information Centre and premier souvenir shop.
Contact: (01280) 823020
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTREQuainton Road Station, Quainton. Enjoy a large collection of steamlocomotives and many other large and small railway artefacts at this greatrailway centre on a 25 acre site. Award-winning Visitor Centre with historicexhibits, refreshment rooms and souvenir shop. Large new museum, tworestoration sheds, where projects are on-going. Admission price includessteam train rides on Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter to Octoberplus Wednesdays in school holidays. Many transport events. In addition tofull sized steam trains there is a 1 km. Miniature Railway line withcrossings, stations, signal boxes, tunnel and picnic areas (small charge forrides). Plenty to see and do for the whole family. (weekdays 9.30 - 4.30)
Contact (01296) 655720 or visit www.bucksrailcentre.org
BUCKS GOAT CENTRELayby Farm, Stoke Mandeville. Open farm with a dozen breeds of goatsand other friendly farm animals. Go and cuddle them, groom them andfeed them with bags of prepared vegetables from the farm shop.
Contact (01296) 612983
CHILTERN BREWERYNash Lee Road, Terrick. A veritable delight awaits visitors includinghand brewed draught and bottled beers, beer mustards, cheeses,pickled onions, malt marmalades, fudges and much more.
Contact (01296) 613647
CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUMNewland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St.Giles, Bucks. Visit over 30historic buildings including a chapel, barns, labourers' cottages, villagehall and much more. There is a woodland trail to explore, Victorianfarmyard, hawk and owl centre, museum shop and free car parking.Open daily from late March - October.
Contact (01494) 871117
CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAYStation Road, just off the B4009. This is a friendly GWR-style branchline providing a tourist attraction for both families and enthusiastsalike. The line runs along the foot of the Chiltern Hills, parallel to theIcknield Way, passing through attractive countryside with someoutstanding views across the Vale of Whiteleaf.
Contact (01844) 353535
CLAYDON HOUSEMiddle Claydon, Bucks. This 18th century house has marvellousinterior decoration and there are many mementoes of the Verneyfamily and Florence Nightingale on display.
Contact (01296) 730349
CUTTLE BROOK LOCAL NATURE RESERVEThame. Discover the wonderful open river meadow views with plentyof paths to stroll down. Walk along riverbanks, through woodland andsee many different trees, sedge and reed beds. Many opportunities forbird-watching, keeping records of plants and wildlife, takingphotographs and much more. Facilities include ample free parking.
Contact (01844) 212833
FORD END WATERMILL Station Road, Ivinghoe. A Grade II listing watermill preserved in workingcondition as it was in the late 1890’s. Open from 2.30 - 5.30 pm on 1st &2nd Sundays and bank holidays - May - September. Milling demonstrations.
Contact: (01582) 600391
FRIARS SQUARE SHOPPINGFriars Square is a prestigious modern shopping centre set in the heart of thebustling market town of Aylesbury. The centre is totally enclosed with allyour favourite shops ranging from large departments stores to independenttraders. The centre also offers good cafe and restaurant facilities and a 10-pin bowling alley. Easily accessible with parking for 400 (Mon-Fri) and 800(Sat-Sun) - free parking on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Adjacent to bus andrail links. Special events are a feature throughout the year.
Website www.friarssquareshopping.comContact (01296) 483169
GREBE CANAL CRUISESPitstone Wharf, Pitstone. Cruising from Pitstone Wharf into the ChilternHills along a most beautiful stretch of the Grand Union Canal, through locksand past delightful canalside villages.
Contact: (01296) 661920
HALTON TENNIS CLUBNr. Wendover. A range of courses available. Whether its fun, social orcompetitive sports there is something for everyone.
Contact: (01296) 623453
JARDINES CLUB Friars Square Shopping Centre, Silver Street, Aylesbury. Located in theheart of the town centre, the club offers fun for the whole family.Featuring 16 lanes of tenpin bowling, bump and bowl for children,restaurant and bar facilities. Catering for groups of all sizes and ages.
Contact: (01296) 415698
OLD PLOUGH & HARROWAylesbury. Public House. An opportunity to try some good ales andgood friendly service.
Contact: (01296) 423306
KING’S HEAD & FARMERS’ BARKing’s Head Passage, Market Square, Aylesbury. A series of events takeplace together with excellent food, music and friendly surroundings.
Contact: (01296) 718812
LIMELIGHT THEATRE Housed in the Queens Park Arts Centre, the Limelight Theatre is
Aylesbury’s exciting fringe venue with performances hot from theEdinburgh Festival and London Fringe. It is an intimate theatre witha great reputation and friendly bar.
Contact (01296) 424332/431272
NETHER WINCHENDEN HOUSEAylesbury. The home of Sir Francis Bernard, this Medieval and Tudorhouse has many 18th century Gothic additions.
Contact (01844) 290101
OAK FARM RARE BREEDS PARKBroughton. A small traditional working farm with a wide variety offriendly animals. In the barns the animals can be seen at closequarters and hand fed. Pets Corner, picnic area, refreshments,countryside walk and nature trail.
Contact (01296) 415709
QUEEN'S PARK ARTS CENTRE Queen's Park, Aylesbury. A thriving arts centre offering a fullprogramme of events and courses, and housing the Limelight Theatre.Visit the main and subway galleries of Aylesbury's Art Centre, featuringexhibitions throughout the year by local artists of various different artforms including paintings, ceramic art, needlecrafts and marquetry.
Contact (01296) 424332/431272
ST TIGGYWINKLES VISITORS CENTRE & NATIONAL HEDGEHOGSANCTUARYChurch End, Haddenham. Using all available veterinary welfare skills,the staff of the Wildlife Hospital Trust are dedicated to rescuing andrehabilitating all species of British wildlife. No injured wild animal isever turned away. At the new Visitors' Centre you can learn about thehistory of the hospital, the type of animals they treat and some of theinnovative techniques they employ. Although the wards and patientsare not on show, there is the chance to see some of the permanentdisabled residents (mainly hedgehogs, but a few birds, badgers andfoxes) who roam in spacious gardens and wild areas. Learn how tohelp prevent injuries to wildlife and enjoy an educational walkthrough many gardens and paddocks. Facilities include a picnic area,souvenir shop, water and herb garden, main pond and much more.
Contact (01844) 292292
SNAKEMOOR LOCAL NATURE RESERVEThame Road. Several footpaths, a hay meadow, and pond to enjoy.Since 1992 there have been many different varieties of hedging andtrees planted. Visit the pond, which encourages plants and manydifferent kinds of wildlife including dragonflies and frogs.
Contact (01844) 291254
STOKE MANDEVILLE STADIUMGuttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville. Many facilities include HarpersGymnasium, The Olympic Lodge Hotel, 12 Badminton Courts, SportsHall, Swimming Pool, Athletics Track and Field, Indoor Bowls Centre,Conference Facilities, Aerobics and much much more.
www.stokemandevillestadium.co.ukContact (01296) 484848
SWAN POOL & LEISURE CENTREAylesbury Vale. Experience some of the best courses, facilities andclasses around. The Swan Pool and Leisure Centre offers someexcellent opportunities for swimming and enjoyment for all thefamily. All the facilities offer exceptional value for money and caterfor people of all ages.
Contact:( 01280) 817500
TUMBLERSBridge Street, Buckingham. Treat the kids and book for some amazingthemed parties.
Contact:(01280) 816611
WADDESDON MANORNear Aylesbury. Visit this beautiful French renaissance-style chateau,built in 1874-1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The Manor haswon many awards including ‘Best Historic Property’ and the gardenhas many wonderful shrubs and trees amongst which to walk. You willalso find gift and wine shops and two licensed restaurants.
Contact: (01296) 653226
WENDOVER WOODSTring Road. See amazing views over Aylesbury Vale and explore 325hectares of a variety of conifers and broad-leaved woodland. Themany facilities include a car park, children’s play area, cycle routes,barbecue stands and much more.
Contact: (01296) 625825
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