Charity

1940s costume show
Sally's Sewing Box in Princes Risborough is holding a costumer show to raise money for Rennie Grove Hospice Care. There will be sketches about the various outfits in the 1940s, including Land Army Uniform. There will be 1940s music and facts about the era. There will be two shows, which will be about 35 minutes, followed by refreshments. Tickets are £10- refreshments included in the price- from the shop in the High Street or the Princes Risborough Information Centre.
26 October, 3 and 7pm, St Mary's Hall, Church Street, Princes Risborough

Sales and fêtes

Equestrian table top sale
Buy and sell new and second hand horse and rider equipment. Call 01494 433333 for more information. Tickets: £5.
25 October, 5pm, Shardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre, Cherry Lane, Woodrow, Amersham.

Giant Jumble Sale
Literally tons of donated new and nearly new clothes, household goods, bric a brac, toys, garden items, books, DVDs, greetings cards, plants, CDs, strange things, laughter - and lots more. The on-site shop selling some of the best items will also be open. All in aid of Stokenchurch Dog Rescue as it celebrates its 50th anniversary of saving and rehoming forlorn dogs. If weather is bad the sale is likely to be postponed till the following Saturday. Please park considerately. Call 01494 482695 for more details.
26 October, 10am, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch (near BT tower), High Wycombe.

A Christmas Craft Fair
Free Entry. Returning for a second year, an opportunity to purchase unique hand crafted Christmas presents or just simply a treat for yourself. A wide variety of stalls selling a range of fantastic individual and unique gifts, all your shopping under one roof.
26 October, 10am onwards, The Court Theatre, Tring

Bisham Abbey craft and gift fair
Inside stunning grade 1 listed Bisham Abbey a craft and gift fair offering creative crafts, quality gifts and a pre Christmas shopping experience in a stunning abbey full of character. Many stands and a grand charity tombola with a chance to win there and then some amazing prizes. If children bring pictures reflecting Halloween they can enter a free art contest with a quality art prize and put the picture they bring on an art board for the day. Tickets: adults £2 children free. karen.yates@btinternet.com.
27 October, 11am, Bisham Abbey, National Sports Centre, Marlow Road, Bisham Village, Marlow.

Tabletop sale for Leukaemia CARE
Call 01628 810012 for details.
29 October, 9am to 6pm, Higginson Park, Marlow (Opposite children's play area).

Wycombe Hospital Market
Scannappeal will be holding one of its popular quarterly markets to raise funds for the Laser Heart Appeal for Wycombe Hospital. There will be a lovely selection of ladies clothing by Jenny Gill and handbags and jewellery by Monica Joyce - all at very reasonable prices.
31 October, 10am to 3pm, Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe.

Music

Kylie Tribute Night
Enjoy a three course meal and Kylie tribute and disco until 1am. Full payment for tickets required in advance. Call 01844 351496. Tickets: £25 per person.
25 October, 7pm, The Lambert Arms, London Road, Aston Rowant, Watlington.

Marlow Oxjam Music Festival
Oxjam aims to create a network of music-loving people across the UK, all united by a shared goal - to raise money to fight poverty and suffering around the world. So what better way to do it than providing you with a fun and upbeat night. Search 'Marlow Oxjam Music Festival' on Facebook or head to www.WeGotTickets.com and search 'Marlow Oxjam'.Tickets: £8 online £10 on the door.
25 October, 7pm, The Assembly Room, Marlow High Street (at the top of the High Street, above Steamer Trading - Marlow Cook Shop), Marlow.

Live Jazz at The Tree Hotel at Cadmore End
This month featuring Kate Fuller on vocals and Tim Dawes on double bass. Book a table if you are planning on eating beforehand. Call 01494 881183.
25 October, 8pm, The Tree Hotel at Cadmore End, Marlow Road. Cadmore End .

Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir in Concert
The choir is a long established and highly thought of choir who perform a wide range of popular music. They will be joined by talented youngsters who are helped by the choirs bursary scheme. Refreshments will be available. Call 01844 213491. Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions)
26 October, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, Church Road, Thame.

James Church’s Cabaret Night
West-End star Sophie Louise Dann originated the role of Diana Divane in the West-End production of Lend me a Tenor and received a 2012 Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Role. Produced by local pianist and entrepreneur James Church, James Church’s Cabaret Night seeks to introduce to Maidenhead a unique monthly evening of World-Class entertainment in the intimate surroundings of Norden Farm’s 98-seater studio.Tickets are £14 (£12 concessions) from 01628 788997.
26 October, 7.45pm, Norden Farm, Maidenhead.

Talks

An Evening with John Bye BBC Antique Roadshow expert
An enjoyable evening inclusive of supper. In aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. As part of the evening, John will select and talk about some of the items belonging to members of the audience. Bring along an item of interest if you would like it to be considered. Contact Jenny Cochrane on 01753 882898. Tickets: £25 inclusive of supper.
25 October, 7.30pm, Flackwell Heath Golf Club, Treadaway Road.Flackwell Heath.

Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society
There will be a talk and demonstration by Jo Taylor who makes sculptural forms using fragments of clay. Her inspiration comes from visual influences such as plaster ceilings, wrought iron gates, carved wood etc. Examples of her work can be seen at www.jotaylorceramics.com. Tickets: £2 for members, £5 for non members.rairballantyne@aol.com.
25 October, 8pm, Little Kingshill Village Hall, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill.

High Wycombe and District Cage Bird Society
Presents The Chiltern Inter Club Bird Show. Further details at www.hwbbs.co.uk.
26 October, 1.30pm, Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere.

Great Missenden Village Association AGM
Members and non-members are invited to GMVA's AGM. A representative from Chiltern Railways will speak prior to the meeting and a member of the neighbourhood policing team will also give an update..
29 October, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Great Missenden, High Street.Great Missenden.

Theatre

Morgan & West - Time Travelling Magicians
The show is great fun for ages 7 to 107. Clever wit and tricks. Guaranteed no profanity, lewd humour or exposed ankles. Buy tickets online https://magiciansinhighwycombe.eventbrite.co.uk/ Tickets are £8.
25 October, 7.30pm, Penn & Tylers Green Village Hall, Church Road.Tylers Green.

Follies
Variety of music and comedy including music hall memories. Ticket (£15) includes bangers and mash. Call 07092 015796.
25 and 26 October, 7.45pm, Prestwood Village Hall, High Street, Prestwood.

Special events

Mind, Body and Spirit event
There will be free entry to the event plenty of hugs and pampering - massage treatments, clairvoyant, hair and beauty, cupcakes, aura photography and more.
25 October, 6.30 to 9.30pm, The Chalfont Community Centre,  Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QX.

Weekend of events at Arts4Every1
Head to the Fusion Cafe and Bar tonight at 7.30pm and experience music from Against The Grain (flamenco guitar and world percussion duo) and Justine Hart (songs from Africa and other places), comedy from Chris Ashton and fusion food by Tastertainment (menu choices include Cheeseburger Soup and Cuban Mojito Cake). Tickets £5. Free exhibition of some of the finest artists in the area (including Varvara Neiman, Robert Stuart and Malcolm Glenn), displayed in the beautiful converted church space. Opening times are October 25 from 7.30 to 10.30pm (free admission), October 26 12 to 4.30pm (free admission) and October 26, 7.30 to 10.30pm (Fusion Concert ticket holders only). There is also a community showcase on Saturday afternoon from 12pm bringing together a whole range of local groups and organisations to perform a vibrant mix of dance, drama, music, poetry and more. For more details go to www.arts4every1.com. Call 01494 445517.
25 to 26October, Various times,  Arts4Every1 Centre, Desborough Road.High Wycombe.

Pentecostal Church Conference
Tonight (Friday) at 8pm, Tomorrow (Saturday) at 3.30 and 7.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am. Themes- Salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit, healing, deliverance. Call 07917 694800 for details. Tickets: £2 adults £1 children.
25 to 27 October, Times above, Uplands Conference Centre, Four Ashes Rd Cryers Hill.High Wycombe.

Tom Kerridge Book Signing
Tom Kerridge, top chef and owner of the Hand and Flowers pub in Marlow,  will be signing copies of his new book Proper Pub Food, which accompanies his current TV series.
26 October, 10 to 11am, Horizons Books and Gifts, 80 High Street, Burnham

Marlow Rifle and Pistol Club Open Day
All welcome- no experience necessary. All participants will be instructed and supervised by experienced club members. Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult. Entrance fee is £5 for target and ten shots.
26 October, 10am to 5pm, Court Garden Leisure Centre, Pound Lane, Marlow.

Children's activities

Halloween fun
A free Treasure Trail all week for the kids. Just follow the clues through the grounds to win a Halloween treat. Make your day special with a Halloween afternoon tea from 12 - 5pm Mon - Sat and 12 - 6pm Sunday. For more information or to book afternoon tea please telephone 01753 609988.
25 October to 3 November, The Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

Waddesdon Manor
The highlight of the half term is storytelling with Bill Spectre who is an experienced tour guide, well versed in ghost hunting and storytelling. He is hugely entertaining and guaranteed to leave a scary tingle running down your spine- this takes place on October 31 every hour from 11am to 4pm . There are free children’s Halloween colouring activities available in the Power House on October 26, 27, 30 and 31. There is Wild Wednesday - Halloween Special with a drop in session from 11am to 3pm. There are Arts & Crafts, Face Painting and Pumpkin Carving in the Bat Cave (Power House) from 11am to 4pm on Thursday.
26 to 31 October, Waddesdon Manor, Near Aylesbury.

Children's Pumpkin Carving
Come to Sainsbury's Beaconsfield this Saturday where you can design a pumpkin ready for your Halloween celebrations. Your kids draw the design and members of our youth forum will do the carving.
All pumpkins will be added into a competition for the chance to win a fantastic prize. Any donations made will be given to the local British Legion. Call 01494 670060 for details.
26 October, 10am, Sainsbury's Beaconsfield, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield.

Nature Club for Children
For children ages six and upwards. Contact Wycombe Museum for more information.01494 421895.Tickets: £4 per session.
27 October, 2 to 4pm, Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe.

Emil and the Detectives
A delightful children's show for half term at the Kenton Theatre in Henley (presented by Red Earth Theatre and mac Birmingham). The scene of the crime is a slow train to Berlin. Young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money. The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch the thief? It calls for quick wits, a cool head and some clever detection work. So begins the great adventure. Join Emil as he teams up with a gang of young sleuths who lead a hair-raising chase across Berlin to catch a dirty rotten thief. A classic adventure story with a timeless energy all of its own, Emil and the Detectives is a fun-packed thriller, so get on board for a madcap pursuit through the streets of 1930s Berlin in a production of great ingenuity and charm. Based on the book by Erich Kästner. An action-packed adventure for the whole family. Book online at www.kentontheatre.co.uk or call 01491 575698. Tickets: adults £12, children £8, family £36.
27 October, 2.30pm, Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley.

Behind the Façade: Addams Family Halloween Spooktacular
Sick of being in the chorus? Behind the Façade is the performing arts workshop that puts the FUN back into performance. Behind the Façade is for ages 7 and above, and caters for all abilities: whether or not you have ever been on stage before. This is going to be a Halloween spook-tacular based on the Addams Family Musical. Open to under 18s, and lasting only one day. Tickets are £20 from 07525741995.
28 October, 10am, The Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street, Chesham.

Halloween Spooktacular
Kirsty, Jake and Melissa are determined to win first prize in their school project competition and have managed to find their way to Blackdown Castle to discover more about the history behind the ruins. But all is not as it seems as their quest is interrupted by ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. They’ll need your help to unlock the secrets of the castle and discover the mystery that surrounds it. Tickets: £10 Full / £8 Concessions. Call 01494 582900 or got to www.elgiva.com.
29 October, 1pm, The Elgiva, Chesham.

Make an Opera workshop
Following the success of Garsington Opera’s first community opera Road Rage,  their popular Make an Opera workshops for children aged seven to 11 will take place in two different locations at half term (Chalgrove Community Primary School  31 October and Millbrook Combined School High Wycombe 1 November 10 to 3pm) Inspiring director Karen Gillingham, together with award-winning composer Richard Taylor will run a fun-filled day of music and drama inspired by the witty Offenbach opera Vert-Vert which will include lots of mistaken identity, dressing up, plenty of song and a dead parrot. To book your free place contact Garsington Opera on 01865 361636 or e mail education@garsingtonopera.org.
31 October and 1 November, 10am to 3pm, See locations above.

Halloween Party with the Kobika Starlites
The Kobika Starlites are running a Halloween fundraiser to help them get to Manchester for the Winter Nationals. The day will include stunting and pom dance workshops, spooky face painting, Halloween nail painting, hair braiding/styling, craft stalls including Pom Pom making and a fancy dress competition. There will also be cupcake and cheer bow stalls at a small cost. Open to anyone aged 4 to 14. £15 per person. Call 07825 336827.
31 October, 10am to 3pm, Disraeli School, Downley, High Wycombe.

Dance

Charleston Dance Workshop
Learn Charleston classics such as 'speakeasy' and 'jell-o-legs' in this fun, vintage dance workshop. Men may attend if invited by a female attendee. Contact 07977 442616 or email  ruth.morgan@missdaisydeluxe.com. Tickets: £12.
27 October, 2pm, Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road, High Wycombe.

Halloween Salsa Party at Loudwater Salsa Club
Fancy Dress Halloween Party Night by Incognito Dance. Salsa Classes (4 levels): 7:15pm - 8:15pm Beginners/ Improvers / Intermediate / Advanced All Welcome including absolute Beginners
Freestyle dancing all night to 11:30pm. £5 Club Only £8 Classes + Club DJ’s Incognito & Tuli playing the latest Salsa and Latin music. Fun and friendly party people.
27 October, 7pm, The Royal British Legion Loudwater, Queensmead Road, Loudwater.

Comedy

Comedy Night
Headline Act Silky. Also appearing- MC, Nick Page and opening act Alex Smith. Tickets are £14 which includes food in the interval. Call Richard on 01494 726222.
31 October, 8pm, The Potters Arms, Winchmore Hill, HP7 0PH

On The Radar

New Mozart Orchestra Concert,
The programme for this concert conducted by Clive Fairbairn includes Rossini- Overture 'La Scala di Seta', Mozart- Horn Concerto No.4 K.495 with soloist Nicholas Korth, Honegger- Pastoraled'Ete, Beethoven- Abscheulicher (Fidelio) with soprano Susanna Fairbairn, and Haydn- Symphony No.83 La Poule. Tickets and further details available from bron@thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk.
2 November, 7.30pm, Hughenden Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), Valley Road, High Wycombe

Moscow City Ballet's Romeo and Juliet
Moscow City Ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best - winning new invitations to perform internationally. Romeo and Juliet is a signature piece of their entire repertoire - created by the artistic director to mark his seventieth birthday, the orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and virtuoso dancing repeatedly receive rave reviews. Tickets are £11.90 to £42.40 from 0844 8717607 or go to www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury.
4 November, 7.30pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury

John Benjamin
Independent jewellery valuer, historian and gemmologist, John Benjamin, will be the guest speaker at a Macmillan Cancer Support lunch. The illustrated talk, Romancing the Stone, will show the glamorous side of owning fine jewellery worn by such well known people as Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Onassis as well as some of the world’s most famous diamonds. If you would like the opportunity to have one or two items of jewellery valued by John after his presentation please call 01628 298168; a charge of £10 per item will be made on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event begins at 11.30am before sitting down to a two-course lunch in the award winning Bowaters riverside restaurant at 12.30pm. To book tickets, which are £30 per person to include lunch with coffee and a glass of wine, call 01628 405406.
5 November, 11.30am, Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow

Wine lovers' dinner,
The evening will start with a glass of Waddesdon champagne and seasonal canapés in the wine cellars, followed by an informal tasting of four Rothschild wines. Dinner will take place in the Manor Restaurant where you will be served an exquisite five course meal with carefully selected wines to suit each course. £95 per person. Dress code is black tie. Go to www.waddesdon.org.uk or call 01296 653226.
9 November, 7.30pm, Manor Restaurant, Waddesdon Manor, Near Aylesbury

Charlie Dimmock
Love your garden?  Or wish you could love it more?  Here’s your chance to be inspired in this special evening with TV gardening expert Charlie Dimmock. As well as telling you about her love of all things horticultural, Charlie will take questions from the audience, giving you a chance to get top tips for your garden or find out what her co-presenters were really like. Tickets are £16 from 01494 582900 or go to www.elgiva.com
12 November, 7.30pm, The Elgiva, Chesham

Music To Your Ears
Live music from indie/punk band Hooks from North London; Shout Timber- a London based quartet who have been building a name for their colourful art-pop from early 2012. £5 tickets can be booked in advance by going to www.wegottickets.com/event/231642  or you can reserve your space by emailing martin_freeman@icloud.com or pay more on the door on the night.
15 November, 8.30pm, Loft Bar, High Street, Chesham