What's on this week in South Bucks (From Bucks Free Press)
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What's on this week in South Bucks
12:01pm Thursday 8th November 2012 in Freetime By Rebecca Cain
Wycombe Orpheus
Friday 09/11/2012
WYCOMBE Orpheus Male Voice Choir, 7.30pm, St Joseph’s Parish Church, Chalfont St Peter, A concert in aid of the Acts of Hope Charitable Trust. The choir will sing a wide variety of different vocal music ranging from songs from the shows, gospel songs, favourite hymns and pop songs. Tickets are £15 on the door (£12 in advance from 01296 624329).
THE National Youth Jazz Orchestra, 7.30pm, Kenton Theatre, Henley. This 22-piece orchestra and vocalist return to the theatre for a third concert. Go to www.kentontheatre.co.uk or call 01491575698.
Saturday 10/11/2012
Eid Milan Party, 1pm- 4pm, Jordans Quaker Meeting, Welders Lane, Beaconsfield.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Slough is hosting an Eid Milan Party. The free event is open to all. Food, snacks and beverages will be served. RSVP to Atiq Ahmad Bhatti on 07812 070 810 or to Jordans Quaker Centre at 01494 876594.
Free tea dance for the elderly, 2pm, St James Church Hall, Plomer Hill, Downley. High Wycombe Lions Club and the Alzheimer's Society invite the elderly, elderly with dementia, and their carers to enjoy dancing to old time favourites in a safe, relaxed environment. Tea and biscuits provided. No charge. Call Sue Longman on 01494 511629 for details.
BBO Big Band Anniversary Concert, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, The Causeway, Marlow. The BBO Big band will be performing an evening of classic big swing music to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The band have helped raise over £300,000 since 1986. Tickets £10 are available from www.bbobigband.co.uk and the Marlow Tourist Information Centre in Marlow High Street. For more details call 01494 534880.
High Wycombe Choral Society Autumn Concert, 7.30pm, All Saints' Parish Church, Castle Street, High Wycombe. The High Wycombe Choral Society, supporting the Mayor's Appeal, presents a wonderful Concert to start their season.. The varied programme includes four short Mozart masses, Widor's Toccata, Wagner's The Ride of the Valkyries and Parry's Jerusalem..Tickets: £14, concessions £12.
Norman Lovett, 8pm, Norden Farm, Maidenhead. Stand-up comedian and television star brings his show LOL @ NOLO. Tickets are £12 from 01628 788997 or go to www.nordenfarm.org.
HOLTSPUR FC is holding a live music fundraiser to raise cash for their under 15s Easter tour. The band ‘Get Rhythm’ will play dancing music from the 40s, 50s and 60s at the Fitzwilliam Centre, next to St Mary’s Church, Old Beaconsfield, as well as an appearance by local singer Michelle Bewley. From 8pm till late, finger snacks and bar. Pre-booked tickets are £15, info from Micky on 074401 46946 or email: dancenite@hotmail.co.uk
Sunday 11/11/2012
Les Troyens, 8pm, Empire Cinema, Cressex. This opera will be broadcast live from The Royal Opera House. To book and for more information go to www.EmpireCinemas.co.uk or call 08714 714714.
Tuesday 13/11/2012
Family History Talk: The New Family Search, 7.15pm, Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End. Keith Withington provides members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society with an overview of the new Family Search website. Non-members are welcome; a small donation will be appreciated.
Weekly Hash (Run), 7.45pm, The Wheel, 100 Main Road, Naphill, High Wycombe. High Wycombe Hash House Harriers - "drinkers with a running problem" - meet every Tuesday at a local pub (normally within a 10-mile radius of High Wycombe town centre) and go for a run, seeking out a trail that has been previously laid by one of their number. Mixed ability and welcome anyone regardless of how fit you are (or aren't). No-one gets left behind, and they all end up back at the pub for a post-run drink. Find out more at www.hwh3.co.uk.
The Nutcracker, 7.30pm, until November 17. Theatre Royal Windsor. Audiences have the opportunity to catch one of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets The Nutcracker when the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet returns to town. Go to www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Richard Alston Dance, 7.30pm, and November 14, Wycombe Swan, St Marys Street. Three dances: A Ceremony of Carols, Shimmer and Madcap. Tickets are £19.50-£23.50 from 01494 512000 or go to www.wycombeswan.co.uk.
Wednesday 14/11/2012
Ibstone School Christmas Shopping Evening, 6.30-9pm, Ibstone C of E Infant School, Ibstone. Stalls include: Jewellery, Handmade Chocolates, Children’s Books, Clothes, Stocking Fillers, Christmas Gifts, Beauty products, Wine and Beer Gifts, Handmade Crafts, Christmas Cards etc. Mulled wine and refreshments will be available. All profits will go to Ibstone School..Tickets: £1 entrance fee.
Les Payne hosting Open Mic at Moms Diner, 8pm, Moms Diner, 3-4 Queens Square, High Wycombe. The night will be hosted by Les Payne and through his connections he will be inviting some great musicians down that he records with. Also, because we have so many students come through the doors here there are some students coming down to play also. Fully licensed and serving a full menu throughout the evening. Call 01494 25 70 11 for details.
Calendar Girls, 8pm, until November 17, Beacon Centre, Holtspur Way, Holtspur. The Beaconsfield Theatre Group put on this well known show. Tickets cost £12 and £10 for concessions. Call 07880 962514 to book.
Thursday 15/11/2012
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Chloë Hanslip, 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe. Weber’s atmospheric Der Freischütz Overture provides a dramatic opening to Brahms’ Violin Concerto, an ideal showpiece for talented violinist Chloë Hanslip. The Concerto moves from its noble first movement and gorgeous central Adagio to an energetic finale. Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony basks in musical sunshine, full of Bohemian folk-tunes and exhilarating, spacious orchestral sounds. Conductor: Christoph Koenig Tickets £21.50- £29.50 from .01494 512000.
Derek Acorah- The True Vision Tour, 8pm, The Elgiva, Chesham. This spirit medium who has made numerous TV appearances will be doing his stage show. Tickets are £16.50 from 01494 582900 or go to www.elgiva.com. For more events see the community news section.
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