Just the ticket: Your leisure guide to the week ahead

Christmas Food Market
The Manor's longest running market which has a range of goods to tempt the foodies among us and to get ready for the Christmas celebrations. There will be fresh ducks and local meat for sale, as well as cakes, sweets, local cheese and biscuits, chutneys and relishes and a selection of local beers and ales. Normal admission charges apply. Go to www.waddesdon.org.uk.
29 November to December 1 and 6 December to 8 December, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Waddesdon Manor, Near Aylesbury, HP18 0JH

Jumble Sale
Bric a Brac, toys, books, clothes. Call 01628521634. Tickets: 50p entry for adults.
30 November, 9am. The Meadows School, School Hall, School Road, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe.

St Joseph's School Christmas Bazaar, Chalfont St Peter
Come and support the annual St Joseph's Catholic School Christmas Bazaar. There will be many things to buy and do such as a Santa's Grotto, a large cake stall, toys, bottle tombola, art and craft activities, a luxury hamper raffle and much more. Call 01753 887743. Tickets: £1 entry.
30 November, 10am, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Priory Road, Chalfont St Peter.

Christmas Fayre
The Lantern Club of Holmer Green is holding a Christmas Fayre. Entry free- all welcome. Stalls include gifts, books, cakes, refreshments, a raffle and tombola. Tickets: free.
30 November, 10:30am to 12pm, Rossetti Hall, New Pond Road, Holmer Green.

Blessed John Henry Newman Bazaar
Christmas Bazaar, Father Christmas, hot lunches,  refreshments, homemade cakes, gift stalls, tombolas, early new books and toys, bric-a-brac, raffle, mulled wine and mince pies, jewellery,  cards, children's craft. Come for lunch and stay for tea whilst buying all of your Christmas presents. Tickets: £1 adult; child free.
30 November, 12pm, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe.

Ashley Green Advent Fair
In aid of St Johns Church Funds. Free entry and free car parking. Christmas Gift stall, children’s presents, tombola, grand raffle, great value book stall, bric-a-brac and many other activities. Teas will be served throughout the event.
30 November, 2 to 5pm, The Memorial Hall, Ashley Green, Chesham, HP5 3RB

Christmas Fayre
Christmas Fayre - all welcome. Children come and be creative on the children's craft stall, all can visit the Christmas gift and bric-a-brac stalls, try your luck at Tombola and the great raffle. Enjoy afternoon tea and don't forget to take a cake home from the cake stall. Call 01494 637823. Tickets: none.
30 November, 2pm, Christmas Fayre, St James' Church Hall, Downley.

Christmas Singalong
Come and support Chiltern Counselling which provides subsidised counselling for people in need by singing your favourite Christmas songs. Tickets: £7 adults, children free.
30 November, 6pm, St Mary's Church, Church Street, Chesham.

Chestnut Lane and Elangeni Schools Christmas Fayre
Visit Father Christmas and see the stalls.
30 November, 12 to 3pm, Chestnut Lane School, Amersham.

Mash-Up Design, Home Studio and Christmas Event
Loads of Handmade Christmas Gifts, starting at £5, art, leaded glass, pottery, calligraphy and hand painted furniture too.
November 30 and December 1, 10am to 4pm, Christmas Cottage, 2 Claremont Gardens, Marlow, SL7 1BS.

Christmas Bazaar
There will be plenty of refreshments, food, drink and mulled wine also available.  Plus lots of fun craft stalls and opportunities to buy a vast array of Christmas Presents.  Pick up a great bargain or two in our Raffle and Toys / Bottle Tombolas. It's a great opportunity to come along and see the First School, meet some friendly faces in the school / from the village, and also help support the local school, plus lots of fun for the kids also (especially meeting Father Christmas in his Grotto).
1 December, 12 to 3pm, Tylers Green First School, Tylers Green/Penn, HP10 8EF

Amersham School Popular Indoor Car Boot sale
Hot drinks and bacon and sausage rolls will be on sale as well. Doors open at 8am. Busy, friendly car boot with every penny going to the school. 07778 478816.Tickets: £1.50 before 9am; 50p. thereafter, children free.
1 December, 9am, Amersham School, Stanley Hill, Amersham.

The Woodland Pre School Christmas Fayre Downley
Visit Santa's Grotto, festive stalls, crafts, hot food, raffle and tombola and much more. Tickets: free entrance.
1 December, 12pm, The Woodland Pre School Downley, Scout and Guide Centre, Coates Lane, Downley.

Christmas Late Night Event
Large Marquee with children from local schools performing seasonal songs. The Hospice 'Tree of light' will be switched on by senior nurse Jenny Spencer-Jones from The Florence Nightingale Hospice. Father Christmas will arrive on his sleigh. Shops will be open late, with maybe a mince pie or a glass of mulled wine to tempt you in! Christmas Street Market, with food, drink and Craft stalls. Vintage Disco by 'Mr Tunes' to keep you in the swing.
4 December, 4 to 8pm, Wendover High Street, HP22 6DU

West Wycombe Festive Fayre.
Experience the festive celebrations in the beautiful and quaint setting of West Wycombe village. A wonderful opportunity to spend time with your family and friends and get into the Christmas spirit. Perhaps visit Father Christmas in his grotto (located in the gardens of The George and Dragon hotel from 3 to 7pm). Browse the stalls in the marquee and barn or sit back and enjoy the Chamber Choir and live band playing during the evening. A wide selection of food and drink is available to buy at various locations throughout the village. Warm yourself by the fire whilst toasting marshmallows with the National Trust team, or make the most of the late night opening at the village shops. The Hell Fire Caves will be open for this festive evening, and will be promoting a special offer for the night. Christmas shopping and free parking at the Garden Centre is available. Call 07768 746150 for more details.
4 December, 3pm onwards, West Wycombe Village, High Street, West Wycombe.

Marlow Chamber of Commerce traditional late night shopping
Marlow Chamber of Trade and Commerce’s traditional late night shopping event takes place on Thursday evening. The High Street will be closed to traffic for charity and commercial stalls to line the pavements and many of Marlow’s town centre shops will also be open, offering many and varied ideas for gifts. There’ll be a carol service in the High Street, a Nativity scene - including animals - and Father Christmas will also be there in his grotto.
5 December, Marlow Town Centre. 

Lane End Christmas events
On the 6 the Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30pm followed by a festive evening in the hall. The Twinning Association Arts and Craft Market is on December 7 from 10am to 3pm at the village hall then in the evening the association's Christmas dinner and dance to Whipjack runs from 7.30pm. Tickets are £25 which includes a three course dinner (Contact 07774408433 for tickets). Also on the 7th is the Lane End Primary School Christmas Fair with craft stalls from 1 to 4pm. There will be a Santa's Grotto, paint-a-gift, Secret Santa stall for children, a huge Tombola. And Lane End Youth and Community Centre will be holding a children's Christmas lunch with party games and a visit from Father Christmas on December 14 from 12 to 4pm. To book contact Emma on 01494 883878.

A J Real Craft Fairs
Christmas Fair. New handcrafters and artists welcome. Contact the organisers at ajrealcraftfairs@tesco.net.
7 December, 11am to 4pm, Loudwater British Legion Hall

Theatre

Hi-De-Hi!
The Marlow Players are proud to present the stage adaptation of this popular TV series, revisiting the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp with its host of colourful characters. It's the start of a new season. The winner of the annual Miss Yellowcoat competition will go to the new Maplins Camp in the Bahamas. Rivalry among the girls is fierce, particularly between Gladys and Sylvia. Peggy, the cleaning-lady, is desperate to fill the vacancy for a new yellowcoat. Ted Bovis is forced to employ even more dubious money-making schemes, to pay alimony to his formidable ex-wife. Yvonne and Barry Stuart-Hargreaves, the camp dancers, send the rumour mill into overdrive, when they hear Gladys escorting a drunken Jeffrey into his chalet one night. Tickets are on sale now at the Tourist Office in Institute Road, Marlow or on The Marlow Players' website www.MarlowPlayers.org.uk. Come along and join in the fun. Call 01494 880486. Tickets: £10 to £12, age 12 and under £5.
29 to 30 November, 8pm, The Shelly Theatre, Court Garden, Pound Lane, Marlow.

Masque Players Pantomime - Jack & The Beanstalk
Come along to this year's family pantomime and cheer on the hero Jack as he tries to save the kingdom from the evil Giant Blunderbore. Fun for all the family. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance. Tickets: adults £9, concessions £5, family deal (2 adults & 2 children): £25. Contact the box office: 01844 351 523 or book online: www. masque-players.co.uk.
5 to 7 December, 8pm, Sat matinee at 2.30pm, West Wycombe Village Hall, High Street, West Wycombe.

Talks

Coffee Morning
Open Prose Anything Goes- discover your hidden talent for prose and spoken word, a talk at 11am by Zena Scharf (local poet). Call 08452303232. Tickets: free.
29 November, 10am, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks.

Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society
This month's meeting will include a film night where we will be screening a couple of pottery related DVDs, one of which will be of the wonderful thrower Isaac Buttons at work. The evening will also include an informal chat about various less common types of clay and the techniques members have used to create interesting finishes. If you have something of interest that you have made, bring it along to show everyone. For more details contact Richard Ballantyne. Call 01296 738983 for more details. Tickets: £2 for members, £5 for non-members.
29 November, 8pm, Little Kingshill Village Hall, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden.

Hedgerley Historical Society
Bobbie Latter will present Marlow Town. This light-hearted talk accompanied by photos will take the form of an imaginary walk through Marlow, where the audience will hear about the history of the town and learn about the buildings passed along the way, such as churches, the suspension bridge, cottages, mansion houses and pubs. Tales of the park and the river will also be woven into the mix, along some concerning famous inhabitants. The meeting will be followed by seasonal refreshments. Members free- visitors £3. Further details from John Lovelock 01753-647187 / jdlovelock@btinternet.com
4 December, 8pm, Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane Hedgerley SL2 3UZ

Art

Wycombe Court Artists Winter Exhibition
An Exhibition of exciting and inspiring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, metal, glass and jewellery created by eight local artists with seasonal refreshments. 20 per cent of sales donated to South Bucks Hospice. Call 07711 014841 for more information. Tickets: free admission.
29 November until 1 December, 11am, Wycombe Court House, Church Road, Lane End.

Chesham in Flood Photography Exhibition
Rare and historical photographs showing flooding in Chesham over the past 100 years. The exhibition has been organised by FloodSmart, a project aiming to increase awareness of flooding in Chesham and to help its residents be better prepared, as part of the Environment Agency's National Flood Awareness month.
30 November, 9.30am to 5pm, Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane, Chesham.

Past Times exhibition
Pam Smith is putting on an exhibition about Naphill and Walters Ash. There will be a large collection of photos and records which she has collected over the last 30 to 40 years. It will be opened by RAF Station Commander Captain Clifford OBE. Entrance is £3 and free for children up to 12. Money raised will go to the village hall.
30 November, 11am to 5pm, Naphill Village Hall.

Art Exhibition supported by Hughes Mercedes-Benz.
Join South Bucks Hospice for an evening of creative spirit and festive cheer as they are joined by a group of local artists showcasing their talents. Browse and buy different styles of artwork and help raise money for their brand new local Hospice. On arrival you will be treated to a glass of fizz and there will be canapés served throughout the evening. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased by calling the Fundraising Team on 01494 464045. Tickets: £5.
5 December, 7pm, Hughes Mercedes-Benz, Station Road, Beaconsfield.

Films

Film 'More Than Honey'
Wycombe Friends of the Earth present a special showing of the thought-provoking and award-winning documentary More Than Honey. Directed by Oscar-nominated Markus Imhoof, and narrated by John Hurt, the film looks at the vital mutually dependent relationship between mankind and honeybees, the reasons for the current bee crisis and what might happen if our bees disappeared. Also Fairtrade and other stalls. Doors open 7pm, film begins 7.30pm. To guarantee your place, email wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk. Directions, parking, and more information at www.wycombefoe.org.uk. Tickets: Admission free, but £2 donation requested.
29 November, 7.15pm, Wycombe Environment Centre, 17, West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe.

Music

Tim Dawes & Polly Gibbons performing at The Tree Hotel at Cadmore End
Our monthly live jazz nights are not only a relaxing way to end the month they are also very popular with the locals at Stokenchurch, Lane End and High Wycombe. Organised by the magic of Pure Bliss Music under the musical guidance of Tim Dawes. Call 01494 881183 for more details. Tickets: free. Book a table if you wish to eat.
29 November, 8.30pm, The Tree Hotel at Cadmore End, Cadmore End, High Wycombe.

The Chiltern Camerata
Themed ‘Britten & Friends’ the first concert showcases the music of Benjamin Britten and some of his major influencers. The stand-out work will be Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings.  This haunting work is the Camerata’s tribute to Britten in the 100th anniversary year of his birth.  It brings a return of tenor Bene’t Coldstream in the vocal role.  Bene’t has delighted Camerata audiences in previous performances.  The orchestra is joined for the virtuoso solo horn part by Keith Maries, who will emulate the legendary Dennis Brain by performing on a 19th century French Raoux ‘natural’ instrument. Tickets £12 full/£10 concessions (under 18s: free)  : Telephone 01494 883112. Website www.chiltern-camerata.org.uk
30 November, 7.30pm, Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, HP6 6AJ

Steeleye Span
With a career that has taken in an astounding six decades, Steeleye Span is not just a legendary name in British music but also a link to the classic days of rock and folk music. Contemporaries of the likes of Led Zeppelin and Fairport Convention, they have gone on to change the face of folk music forever, taking it from small clubs and festivals into the world of chart topping albums and international tours. Tickets £23.40. Call 0844 8717607 or go to www.atgtickets.com
2 December, 7.30pm, The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury

Open Mic Night
Figure 33 will be performing which has a rock/ acoustic sound. Also the opportunity for anyone to perform.
4 December, 7.30pm, Mom's Diner, Queen's Square, High Wycombe.

Rouge
An all girl fourpiece from London. Coming together in late 2012, they have showcased their unique range of fuzzy blues rock to many an eager audience.
5 December, Bucks Student Union Main Room, High Wycombe.

Marlow Music Makers Choir
Founded in July 2009, Marlow Music Makers offers programmes of lively music which may include popular songs from around the 1920s up to the present day along with appropriate musical numbers played by their own musicians. This is the Choir’s Christmas concert, with money raised going to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Tickets for the concert, which includes a glass of wine and light refreshments during the interval, are £9.  They will be available from Insight Opticians, High Street, Marlow or by telephoning 01628 484618 or 01494 883392.
5 to 7 December, 7.30pm, United Reformed Church, Oxford Road, Marlow.

Children's Activities

A Play in a Day: The Trunchbull Christmas Carol
For 10 to 13 years: for all you budding thespians, join our wondercrump inhouse actors Will Howes and Phoebe Simmonds to plan and produce a splendiferous play in just a few hours, in time to perform to the public at the Christmas late night opening at 5.15pm. You'll need lots of stamina and a love of the stage. £15 per participant (includes Museum entry). Limited spaces. Call 01494 892192 to book.
30 November, 12 to 6pm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Buzzwangling Advent Calendars
For 6+ years: create a crodswoggling calendar to hang on your wall, with your own secret message or design under each window flap. £1.50 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book.
1 December, 12.30 and 2pm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Worship

WOW! - Wide Open Worship.
WOW! is a monthly worship group for young adults and people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. There will be songs, stories, prayers, refreshments and fellowship. All welcome to this free event. People with learning disabilities must be accompanied by an adult. Call 01494 473889.
1 December, 3pm, The Hub, at Union Baptist Church, Easton Street, High Wycombe.

Advent Carols by Candlelight
The four-week season of Advent, leading up to Christmas, marks the beginning of the Church's year. The emphasis of the season of Advent is on waiting for God; it is a time of expectation and anticipation. This finds its focus in the annual Advent Carol Service - the first of Holy Trinity’s customary trilogy of carol services by candlelight. Music led by the Boys & Men of Holy Trinity Church Choir.
1 December, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Churchgate, Cookham, Maidenhead.

Clubs

Beaconsfield Spanish Language Meetup
The High Wycombe Spanish Speakers meetup group has now expanded into Beaconsfield, so if you speak Spanish (native or learner) and live in or near Beaconsfield this event, which we aim to repeat every fortnight might be of interest to you. Register with the group at http://www.meetup.com/High-Wycombe-Spanish-Speakers to find out more, and you'll get an invite to join us.
2 December, 8pm, The White Hart, Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield.

Weekly Hash (Run).
High Wycombe Hash House Harriers - Drinkers with a running problem - meet every Tuesday at a local pub (normally within a 10-mile radius of HW town centre) and go for a run, seeking out a trail that has been previously laid by one of our number. Mixed ability and welcome anyone regardless of how fit you are (or aren't). No-one gets left behind, and we all end up back at the pub for a post-run drink. Find out more at www.hwh3.co.uk and come along and join us. Tickets: £1, free the first time.
3 December, 7.45pm, The Earl Howe, 11 Earl Howe Rd, Holmer Green.

Wednesday Club
Enjoy a game of scrabble, jigsaw puzzle or learn to knit and crochet. A small social group would love new people to join them.No need to join just pop in. Tea and coffee available. 08452303232. Tickets: free.
4 December, 10.30am, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road, Beaconsfield.

Comedy

Marlow Comedy Night
Headlining is Matt Price. Matt is one of the comedy circuit's statesmen. Opening the evening is Diane Spencer. Her 2012 show was named as one of the top five shows in Edinburgh by The Scotsman. As the two middle spots there is upcoming act Nig Lovell and the Welsh double act Cook & Davies. As usual, tickets are £5 for comedy, £15 for comedy and dining. Buy yours here http://www.seetickets.com/event/marlow-comedy-3rd-december/the-assembly-room/730168
3 December, Diners 7pm, show 8pm, The Assembly Room, 1 Market Square, Marlow.

On The Radar

Festival of Carols
The Mayor and Charter Trustees of High Wycombe invite you to a festival of carols. Proceeds to be shared between All Saints Parish Church and The Mayor’s Appeal. Tickets £8 adults, £5 concessions, Family £20 available from: High Wycombe Tourist Information Centre, The Library in the Eden Centre; Marlow Tourist Information Centre, High Street, Marlow; Princes Risborough Information Centre, Tower Court, Princes Risborough and on 01494 421134.
8 December, 5pm, All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe

AIM (Archaeology in Marlow) Annual Quiz and Raffle
Free entry to the quiz. Free parking in the adjacent car park after 7pm. www.archaeologyinmarlow.org.uk 01628 481792
12 December, 8pm, The Garden Room, Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow, SL7 1DD.

Light up a life with Mary Berry
There is a festive light switch on with celebrity cook Mary Berry at South Bucks Hospice's Pusey House. Remember someone special at the service and then enjoy a evening with mince pies, hot chocolate and carols. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one and hang a dedicated star on the charity's Christmas tree visit www.sbh-lights.eventbrite.co.uk. All welcome.
13 December, 6pm, South Bucks Hospice, Pusey House, 9a, Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PN.

Christmas with Mr Toad and Friends
Join Mr Toad and his friends Ratty, Mole and Badger as they celebrate Christmas with crafts, activities, songs, dance…and presents. Find out what happens to wildlife in the winter. Most suitable for under 10s
Museum admission and £3 per child.
14 December, 10.30am to 4pm, The River & Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames.

The Snow Queen
Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this musical play incorporating puppets and masks takes place in a fairytale world full of magical beings. When little Kay gets a speck of dust from a magic mirror in his eye it changes the way he looks at things - anything good he sees as bad, and anything beautiful he sees as ugly. Whilst playing in the snow with the other boys, Kay is snatched from the world he knows. When he does not return his friend Gerda sets out on a perilous journey in search of him. Suitable for 4+ years. Tickets £10 (£5 children under 12). Heidi Hodgkins 07779 161493 or clerk@farnhamroyal-pc.gov.uk.
14 December, 3pm, Farnham Common Village Hall, SL2 3NL

Aladdin
The two stars who charmed audiences in last year’s Cinderella are returning - James Clifford who played Buttons returns in the title role of Aladdin, and Rochelle Parry, who played Cinderella, is the Genie of the Lamp. One special name in the cast is that of actor Philip Anthony who is playing the Emperor - a rare chance for the audience to enjoy the talents of a man who has worked with both Laurence Olivier and Orson Welles.The Kenton pantomime is celebrated for being traditional family entertainment - music, singing, dancing, jokes, fabulous costumes and good old-fashioned fun. To book tickets go to www.kentontheatre.co.uk, call (01491) 575698 or go to the Kenton Theatre on New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 2BP.
19 to 28 December, 5.30pm, The Kenton Theatre, Henley on Thames