1. THE Easter holidays are finally here! And there is plenty to do in the area to keep your children entertained- see a selection of events on the opposite page for ideas. Let's hope the sun is shining.

2. A FOOD tasting event using produce from the farm; along with a usual monthly craft and food market will take place tomorrow from 11am at Hazeldene Farm in Asheridge Road, Chesham. This will be a fun, great value day out for families- an entrance fee of £1 per adult and children go free. Each event supports a charity by making a donation from proceeds- if you have a favourite charity tweet @hazeldeneliz.. Call 07852 630883 for more details.

3. THE Stanley Spencer summer exhibition: Paradise Regained begun this week and runs until November 2 at the Stanley Spencer Gallery in the High Street, Cookham. It is a not-to-be-missed exploration of Spencer's struggle, on returning from the Great War, to regain his artistic vision. Paintings set in Spencer's beloved Cookham are displayed alongside depictions of poignant wartime memories. Important Spencer works on a monumental scale, loaned by the Tate, are added to paintings loaned by private owners and those selected from the Gallery's own major collection. There is plenty to keep children amused, including the Gallery's Activity Book, which contains both stickers and imaginative tasks.

4. Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust is holding a spring concert tonight at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church in Princes Risborough. It will feature the traditional jazz band and big band from the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, the Harmony Group of Singers from Marlow and The Reid Sisters, professional violinists from Great Hampden. Tickets £12 (£5 for 16 and under) to include a glass of wine. Available from Elizabeth Wintgens, Great Missenden and David Shuttle, Princes Risborough or call 01494 488268 or 01844 345456.

5. ART of Africa is having a one-off three day sale of end of line stock at Fillingdon Farm. Beautiful paintings, ceramics, jewellery and craft at up to 50% reduction. Some real bargains to be had. Call 01494 882684 for more details. Starts tomorrow until Monday from 10am to 5pm at Fillingdon Farm, A40, Old Oxford Road,West Wycombe.