Talks

Chesham Museum Heritage Talk "The Butcher, the Baker, the Chesham Coachmaker ....." The story of four Chesham buildings awaiting rebuilding at Chiltern Open Air Museum. They are No. 2 Market Square, formerly Derrick the butcher, 4 to 6 Market Square, formerly Gomm the butcher, 14 Church Street, formerly Darvells Bakers and the coachworks from rear of 16/18 Church Street, formerly Barnes. A talk by Bill Templeton. Booking advisable as seating limited to 30. Tickets £3 from Chesham Museum, 01494 792549, (open Tue, Wed, Sat, 11 - 4). Tickets for any unbooked seats will be available at the door.

21 July, 2.30pm, Chesham Library.

Author talk Gerald Seymour in conversation with Quentin Falk. He will be talking about his novel, Vagabond. Tickets are £12 from 0845 2303232 or email lib-boe@buckscc.gov.uk.

22 July, 7pm, Bourne End Library, Wakeman Road, Bourne End.

Clubs and groups

Show Jumping Show jumping competition. They run a clear round jumping course, costing £4 per round. Following that they run a 65cm class then a 80cm class at £7.50/£10. They expect everyone entering to be jumping level.

They run this event on the third Friday of every month. Tickets: £7.50 if prebooked, £10 if on the day. £20 horse.

18 July until 19 September, 2 to 5.30pm, Shardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre, Shardeloes Farm, Cherry lane, Amersham.

Join or visit Chiltern Quilters They are a friendly group of patchwork and quilters who meet six times a year to enjoy their hobby and share ideas. Their meetings are held on a Saturday from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Their speaker will be Barbara Weeks. The following meeting is September 20. The cost is £6 to visitors. For further details email hawkins134@msn.com 19 July, 9.30am, Church of Christ the Servant King, Sycamore Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4TJ Exhibition

World War One Wycombe In this anniversary year, discover what The Great War meant for the men, women and children of Wycombe District. Find out where, how and why local men fought and how the war changed the lives of those at home. With plenty of hands-on learning for all ages. Call 01494 421895. Tickets: free.

Until April 2015, 10am, Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe.

Sales

Coffee morning and garage sale Deanway United Church invites you. Preview £1 Friday evening 5 to 7pm. All proceeds to church funds. Call 01494 872403 for more details.

19 July, 10am to 2pm, Staffa, Back Lane, Chalfont St Giles.

Annual Summer Fete Award winning Woodlands Park Care Centre is holding its annual summer fete. Woodlands Park is a care home, for people over the age of 65 years who suffer from dementia. The theme this year is Treasure Island, and they have lots of activities planned including a barbecue, tombola and scavenger hunt. Fancy dress is optional. Call 08444 725138 for more details.

19 July, 2pm, Woodlands Park Care Centre, Aylesbury Road, Great Missenden.

Children's activities

Veruca Salt Saturday They'll be celebrating the biggest brat of Buckinghamshire today. Meet the Salt family, make craft from recycled materials and join in with their Rubbish Orchestra. Hunt for fantabulous facts around the museum on their Squirrel Hunt and listen to Squirrel Talks (12pm, 1pm and 2pm) to find out about the writing of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where you’ll also get the chance to meet a very special squirrel. There will also be chocolate decorating at 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm. All activities apart from chocolate decorating are free for museum visitors. Chocolate decorating £5 per participant. They recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4.30pm on the day before you visit.

19 July, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Inflatables session Inflatable session in Chesham's heated, chemical-free outdoor swimming pool. One of the pool's inflatables will be out for kids to climb, jump and slide on. There's plenty of free parking on site and a playground nearby. You can also pick up drinks, snacks and ice creams from the pool's cafe. Inflatable sessions run weekly on Wednesday at 4.30 to 5.30pm and Saturday at 2 to 3pm. Plus additional sessions in the school holidays: Monday at 3.15 to 4.15pm and Thursday at 10.30 to 11.30am. Call 01494 776 975. Tickets: Adult £5.20, kids £2.80, spectator £1.

19 July until 30 August, 2pm, Chesham Moor Gym and Swim, Moor Road, Chesham.

Oompa Loompa cress heads For 6+ years: make your own Oompa Loompa, then take him home to watch his green hair grow. £3 per participant plus museum entry. They recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4.30pm on the day before you visit.

23 July, 11.30am and 2pm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81 to 83 High Street, Great Missenden.

The Hell-Fire School of Witchcraft Join the School of Witchcraft and enjoy an hour of spooky fun. Their friendly Wandmaster will ensure that you learn to cast spells, banish werewolves and how to fly a broomstick! Cost: £7.50. Recommended for five-year-olds to 10. Call the Spooky Line on 01494 533739 for further details and to book your place.

Every Wednesday and Friday during summer holidays starting on July 24, 11am, 12.30, 2.30 and 4pm, The Hell-Fire Caves, West Wycombe.

Odds Farm Park Summer circus spectacular- daily from July 24. Every day enjoy the fun and excitement of the Charles Chipperfield Circus. Inside the Big Top, marvel at the spectacular human acts from around the world including a Mexican Clown, Italian Fast Speed Juggler and even the amazing Spiderman. With four shows daily (11am, 1, 2.30 and 4pm), followed by Circus Skills workshops, all the extra fun is included in entry. Tickets are £11.50 for children and £12.50 for adults. Under twos go free.

24 July to 2 September, Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common.

Meet Barry Loser For 7+ years: join Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Jim Smith, creator of the hilarious Barry Loser series, to hear all about the amazekeel Barry and his friends in an hour of stories, belly laughs and burps. Jim will teach you how to draw Barry and his mates. £3 per person (adults and children) plus museum entry. Recommend pre-booking for workshops as spaces are limited. You can do this by calling 01494 892192 up until 4.30pm on the day before you visit.

24 July, 12, 2, 3.30pm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Gardens

NGS - Gardens Open For Charity Thames side garden with spectacular view over weir. Large wildlife pond, interesting planting of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bedding. Large conservatory. Tickets: £2.50.

20 July, 2pm, Whitewalls, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow.

Walks

Marlow River History Walk A leisurely guided walk with members of the Marlow Society exploring the town's ancient and fascinating links with the River Thames. No booking required. Walk starts from Marlow Museum, Court Garden (car park side) CAll 01628 482754. Tickets: Adults £2.50 Children free.

20 July, 2.30pm, Starts from Marlow Museum, Court Garden, Marlow.

Classes

Creative writing workshop Explore Learning; creative writing workshop. Booking essential on 0845 2303232 .Tickets: free.

22 July, 1pm, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road, Beaconsfield.

A Journey Through Gin with Joel Harrison Danesfield House is calling all gin lovers to join them for a Journey Through Gin with Drink Expert Joel Harrison, plus three course dinner and tasting session. The dinner, served in the Chiltern Suite, will be accompanied by an informal talk with drinks writer and spirit consultant Joel Harrison, who will be sharing his expert gin knowledge. Due to the intimate and informal nature of the evening, there are only 35 exclusive tickets for sale, priced at £60 per person. 01628 897607.

24 July, 7pm, Danesfield House, Henley Road, Marlow.

Theatre

The Stars from the Commitments From the Alan Parker movie The Commitments of 1991, Kenneth McCluskey Derek ‘The Meatman’ Scully on guitar and Dick Massey Billy ‘The Animal’ Mooney. All the soul classics from The Commitments movie and multi-million sound track albums can be heard live in this unmissable concert. With over two hours of sizzling soul which will include Try A Little Tenderness, In The Midnight Hour, Chain Of Fool, Mustang Sally, plus many more. Tickets £20 and a £1.50 booking fee from 01494 512000 or go to www.wycombeswan.co.uk.

19 July, 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Rhythm of Life Tuffney Performing Arts Academy presents Rhythm Of Life 2014: School’s Out for the Summer. 200 singing, dancing and acting students from Tuffney Performing Arts, take to the stage for their fifth annual show, demonstrating the talents of children from two-years-old to adults as they take you on a journey down memory lane. Including numbers from hit musicals Matilda and Wicked and songs from pop star legends Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. Tickets are £8 and £10 from 01494 582900 or go to www.elgiva.com.

19 July, 6pm, The Elgiva, Chesham.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedy Warm Up Preview Chatshow Show After last year’s sell-out show, host Jim Richards is back with another plethora of great performers. Six stand out, stand up comedians will be taking to the stage, trying out material before they head north of the border to delight audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The line-up includes Will Franken, Matt Price, Ben Morgan and Stephen Ryan. Tickets are £8 from 01628 788997 or go to www.nordenfarm.org.

19 July, 8pm, Norden Farm, Maidenhead.

KD Fusion Kobika Dance and Kobika Starlites have joined forces to dance and cheer you through the last century. Tickets are £12.50, with a £1.50 booking fee.

20 July, 7pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse FalconGrange return with another fantastic Aesop's fable which has been adapted for the stage with young children in mind to create a fun, family friendly production suitable for children aged two to eight. Tickets are £6 and are on sale from www.henleyfringe.org or from the box office on 01491 578631 or 07772 539885.

21 to 26 July, 1.30 and 4.30pm daily, The Henley Rugby Club as part of The Henley Fringe Festival Annie Get Your Gun From the producers of West Side Story and South Pacific this Tony award-winning version of Irving Berlin’s classic musical Annie Get Your Gun stars Jason Donovan alongside West End leading lady Emma Williams with Norman Pace. When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp-shooting country girl Annie Oakley to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank Butler. Both have truly met their match, revealing their competitive natures as they vie for best shot - and each other’s hearts. Featuring the all-time classic hits There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, led by a live grand orchestra, Annie Get Your Gun brings the heart of Broadway in this major new production. Tickets are £23.90 to £46.90, with a £2.85 booking fee from 0844 8717607 or go to www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury.

22 to 26 July, 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinees on Wed, Thu and Sat, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

Joseph and the Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat Starring X Factor finalist Lloyd Daniels as Joseph, Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope as narrator and Dancing on Ice finalist Matt Lapinskas as Pharaoh. Tickets are £12.50 to £28.50 from 01753 853888 or go to www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk.

23 July to 2 August, various time, Windsor Theatre Royal, Windsor.

Music

Budapest Ragtime Band The world famous Budapest Ragtime Band from Hungary are making a short tour of this country, and will be headlining at the Marlborough International Jazz Festival, as well as other prestigious venues.

However, they are regarding as the highspot of their week in this country a visit to Marlow Jazz Club, as it will give them the opportunity to view and to have pictures taken on the "twin" their Budapest Bridge, both Marlow and Budapest Bridges designed by William Tierney Clark. There should be some tickets available on the door (£10), reservations can be made in advance to ensure a seat, by phoning 01628 486571.

22 July, 8.30pm, Marlow Jazz Club.

Papa Truck launch new album at Norden Farm This is the fourth time the quintet have gigged at Norden Farm. They are returning to launch their brand new album Further Down the Road. The band play original bluegrass songs with stunning harmonies and tales of life, love and music. They bring the classic genre up to date and give it a modern and unique twist. Tickets are £14 (£12 conc) from 01628 788997 or go to www.nordenfarm.org. See next week's Freetime for a feature about the band.

25 July, 8pm, Norden Farm, Maidenhead.

The New Foundations (60s Motown and Soul) Two Non Blondes band and Paul Linn (part of his comeback tour). Tickets are priced at £8 and are available from West Star Studios or from 07751 658803. Otherwise £10 on the door. Doors open at 7.30pm.

26 July, 7.30pm, The High Wycombe Liberal Club, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe.

Open day

Champneys College Open Day.

Come and join the expert health and beauty trainers and graduate students at the Champneys International College of Health and Beauty to find out how you can train to be a beauty therapist. Their academic year starts in September for both CIDESCO and CIBTAC qualifications and as they limit places on their courses to ensure each student is given individual support, they are advising anyone interested in enrolling to get in contact on 01442 291333 as soon as possible to book your place on the open day.

19 July, 10am to 3pm, Champneys International College of Health and Beauty, Wigginton, Near Tring, Hertfordshire.

Classic car show A collection of classic cars, lorries and motorcycles. Visitors can try their skill at riding vintage bicycles on the museum’s Village Green. Discover a collection of tractors, farm wagons and even a 1920s crawler from Earls Court in the Museum’s Victorian farm. Sunday visitors will also get to see an RAF Lancaster fly past. Go to www.coam.org.uk or call 01494 871117.

19 and 20 July, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Peter.

Cream teas

Hughenden afternoon teas Afternoon tea at the beautiful Hughenden Church House in the National Trust park at Hughenden. All cakes and scones are home made and it is run each week by volunteers to raise funds for St Michael and All Angels Church in the park. Come into the church grounds and Church House is a historic building at the end of the path. Visit the ancient church while you are there and see Disraeli's grave Every Sunday, 2.15 to 5pm, Hughenden Church House.

Cream teas at Holy Trinity Why not have a stroll in Penn Woods and then come into the next-door church for delicious home-made scones and cakes?

Every Sunday, 3 to 5pm, Penn Street.

West Wycombe Library Cream Tea Sunday The volunteer run community libraries serves cream teas, cakes, tea, coffee, light lunches and more every Sunday during the summer months.

Every Sunday, 2 to 5pm, West Wycombe Community Library, West Wycombe.

On The Radar

BBC Flog It Returns to Tring Market Auctions Tring Market Auctions is delighted to announce the return of BBC One’s Flog It to the sale rooms. Flog It will be holding a valuation day at English Heritage’s Wrest Park House and Gardens at Silsoe near Luton, Bedfordshire on June 26 between 10am and 4.30pm. Members of the public are invited to bring along up to three antiques or collectables to the event and have them valued free of charge by a team of experts from the popular BBC antiques series. Items selected for inclusion in the Flog It TV series will be sent to Tring Market Auctions for the sale on July 25, when viewing is available until 9am that morning and between 9am and 8pm on the Thursday.

25 July, 11am, Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5EF.

Pride and Prejudice.

A Jane Austen favourite and outdoor theatre at its very best in the stunning lakeside setting of West Wycombe Park. Bring a picnic and rug and sit back and enjoy. Watch the amorous exploits and enduring etiquette between family, friends and lovers set within the exquisite backdrop of the Chiltern hills. As sibling squabbles and passion-fuelled fall-outs abound, this inventive production combines dance, music and song to create an unforgettable interactive interpretation of this much-loved classic. Light refreshments available. Gates open: 5.15pm. Last admission time: 6.15pm. Adult £16, child £12 from 0844 2491895.

3 August, 6.30 to 8.30pm, West Wycombe Park.

Fashion workshops Couture designer Debbie Wingham is responsible for the most expensive black diamond dress in 2012 and last year's Red Diamond Abaya which was valued at $17.7 making it the most expensive garment in the world to date. Debbie's latest venture is a little closer to home in Bucks where she is opening an academy of fashion called The Future of Fashion, and it is aimed at children aged from seven to 16 years of age. It will be a week-long workshop where her pupils will create millinery, accessories which include bags, jewellery, shoes and so on. See www.futureoffashion.co.uk for more details. £37 per day (£185 for the week).

4 to 8 August, Dr.Challoners High School, Little Chalfont 18 to 22 August, The Memorial Centre in Gerrards Cross The Waddesdon Estate Country Fair Oakleigh Fairs, one of the UK's premier providers of outside shows are delighted to be bringing a Family Country Fair to the grounds of the beautiful Waddesdon Estate With something for everyone, to entertain and delight from The Sheep Show, Olivant's Spanish Horse Display, Swords of Chivalry Medieval Re-enactment group including fighting knights, terrier racing, birds of prey flying displays, the goat show, traditional Punch & Judy and children's petting pens. Arts Crafts and Gifts marquees, fully catered and with a licensed bar. There is the Companion Dog Show on the Sunday. Entry is £7.50, concessionary rate £6 and children £3. Family ticket: £19 (two adults, two children). Normal Waddesdon entry fees apply for house and gardens. Advance tickets at www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/waddesdon/ 9 and 10 August, 10am to 5pm, Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury Bucks, HP18 OJH.

One Man, Two Guvnors This internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother - who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers - but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple. Starring Gavin Spokes takes, Shaun Williamson and Emma Barton. Tickets are £11.90 to £37.90, plus a £2.85 booking fee, from 0844 8717607.

11 to 16 August, 7.30pm with Thu and Sat matinees at 2.30pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

The Rossetti Art Group It is the tenth anniversary of this art group and features talented local artists with paintings in many different mediums. There is free admission, free parking and refreshments are available.

16 and 17 August, The Rossetti Hall, New Pond Road, Holmer Green.