Children’s activities

Grand Garden Opening.

All are welcome to the grand opening at Hannah’s Little Cherubs Day Nursery. The newly refurbished grounds will be opened by Wycombe Mayor Khalil Ahmed. There will be refreshments, a family BBQ, a Halloween themed party, face painting and much more.Tickets are free. Call 01494 446660 or email .enquiries@hannahslittlecherubs.co.uk.

18 October, 11am, Hannah's Little Cherubs Day Nursery, Philip Road,High Wycombe.

 

Family foodie fun with Glenn Cosby.

The Roald Dahl Museum will be hosting an hour of chocolate, cakes and fun for the fives and over with Great British Bake Off star Glenn Cosby. Fresh from his one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival, this great family-friendly foodie event will be sure to leave those with a sweet tooth very satisfied.

Tickets cost £5.50 per person (adults and children) plus museum entry. Pre-booking recommended, by calling 01494 892192 18 October, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, 81-83 High Street. Great Missenden.

Comedy

An Evening of Musical Comedy with Victor and Albert

Original songs, comedy and the sheer physical exertion of their performance injects new life into the great British tradition of two men and one piano. If it’s an evening of double entendre you’re after, that is what you will get. Suitable for 15+ years.

Tickets £10 call Janet Lancaster 01494 483879 17 October, 8pm. Radnage Village Hall, HP14 4DJ.

 

Bard Heads: Finding the Will

Finding the Will takes an up-dated look at some well-loved characters from six of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and imagines what might have happened next. Each one man/woman show is full of laughter,tears and quite a few surprises. Suitable for 12+ years. 

Tickets £10 from Ian Smith 01494 488519 18 October, 8pm. Great Hampden Village Hall, Memorial Road, HP16 9RG.

 

Rory McGrath & Philip Pope A Bridge Over Troubled Lager - Volume 2

Following a hugely successful run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, Rory McGrath and his musical partner Philip Pope, hit the road, this Autumn, with their hilarious musical show A Bridge Over Troubled Lager - Volume 2. Once again the show will combine Rory’s lyrics - a signature combination of sophistication, wryness and downright filth - with the mature elegance and artistry of Philip’s music. Expect dozens of songs, rudely interrupted by the pair’s backchat and bickering on a range of subjects.

Tickets £16 (£15 conc). Book on 01494 582900 or at boxoffice@elgiva.com

23 October, 8pm, Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham, HP5 1HR

Theatre

Morgan & West: Parlour Tricks

Time travelling magic duo Morgan & West present a brand new show chock full of jaw dropping, brain bursting, gasp eliciting featsof magic and mystery. The dashing chaps o_er up a plateful of illusionand impossibility, all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache. Suitable for 7+ years.

Tickets £10. Beechdean Dairies 01494 563980 or Andrew Howard 07850 789212 17 October, 8pm (doors open at 7pm), North Dean Village Hall, HP14 4NH.

 

Alan Ayckbourn’s Seasons Greetings The Hazlemere Players present their version of this hilarious comedy by the legendary playwrite.

Tickets cost £8 (concessions £7) and are available from the box office on 01494 444753 or 01494 711260. Contact the players through facebook or email hazlemereplayers@live.co.uk 18 October, 7.45pm,Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere.

 

The Perfect Murder

Starring Robert Daws, Dawn Steele and Gray O’Brien, this adaptation of crime writer Peter James’ novel tells the story of a marriage in crisis, as Victor Smiley decides there is only one way to get rid of his wife forever. As Detective Roy Grace investigates, he soon finds nothing is quite what it seems in this dark comedy thriller.

Tickets: £10 - £32.50, from the theatre, 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) or at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee) 20 October to 25 October, 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange St, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG.

 

Prestwood Theatre Club Autumn Comedy Hat-trick.

The hat-trick offers three short but very funny plays - Going Going Gone by John Peel, Murder at Nightmare Abbey by Michel Hall, Paul Dollemore and Vic Rance and The Impresario by Vic Rance. They offer an excellent evening of entertainment.

Tickets are available via Wynyard Wright and Ellis in Prestwood or via the ticket hotline 0709 201 Tickets cost £8, with a Saturday supper evening available for £15, and are available from Wynyard Wright and Ellis in Prestwood or via the ticket hotline 0709 201 5796. info@prestwoodtheatreclub.com.

23, 24 & 25 October 8pm, Prestwood Village Hall, Wycombe Road.Prestwood.

 

Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie

Directed by Eileen Reece whose previous productions include The Talented Mr Ripley, A Streetcar Named Desire, Alfie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Rebecca and A Christmas Carol, Agatha Christie’s exquisite whodunnit will be performed by a first-class cast who have interpreted her colourful characters brilliantly in their version of Murder on the Nile.

The auditorium of The Court Theatre will be transformed into the dining room of The Lotus, a paddle steamer on the Nile. There will be traditional cabaret style seating on 22 and 23 October, or for a special treat enjoy an Egyptian Mezze on 24 and 25 October. Tickets £8 Wed : £12 Thu : £25 Fri/Sat (concs) available from www.courttheatre.co.uk or the box office: 07543 560 478 or Beechwood Fine Foods, Frogmore Street, Tring, HP23 5AU (cash only)

22 to 25 October, 7.30pm, The Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, HP23 5QY.

Sales

 

Handmade Craft Fair.

All items on sale are designed and made by the crafter - no bought or mass-produced items are allowed.If you are a local hand-crafter or artist and would like to attend, please contact the organisers at ajrealcraftfairs@tesco.net for a Booking form -01494 883583.Tickets: Free admission - ajrealcraftfairs@tesco.net.

18 October 2014,11am, Loudwater British Legion, Queensmead Road.

 

Loudwater Charity Jumble Sale.

There is something for everyone at this popular jumble sale.Good quality items including ladies, childrens and mens clothes - shoes, handbags. Bric a brac. Books, linen and much more. Refreshments are available Admission 50p. Call 01494 722627.

18 October 2014, 2pm, St Georges Scout Hut, White Lion Road Little Chalfont.Amersham.

 

Music

 

Faure Requiem.

A choral evening to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the death of Faure and the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir George Dyson is being held in memory of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of The First World War.

Call01494673235.Tickets: £15 (£5 students).info@wooburnsingers.org.uk.

18 October, 7:45pm, All Saints' Church, High Street.Marlow PICTURE: SEARCH "Sam Laughton"

 

Chiltern Camerata

Sam Laughton conducts and Linda Miller leads Chiltern Camerata in performing JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.3 and Richard Strauss’ Metamorphosen. There will also be renditions of works by Mendelssohn and Schuman.

Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10). Accompanied 18s and under go free. For enquiries and booking call 01494 883112 or email info@chiltern-camerata.org.uk www.chiltern-camerata.org.uk 19 October, 7pm, Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham.

 

Martin Simpson

Martin Simpson is one of the finest guitarists and songwriters of his generation. His music encompasses English and American traditions, his own songs are always thought provoking and at best beautiful and emotional.This is a chance to see him close and personal in a folk club setting and at folk club prices, for anyone interested in acoustic and roots music.

Members £10 Guests £12 Please pre book via http://cheshamfolkclub.org.uk/event/martin-simpson/ or call John on 01494 785593.

20 October, 8.15pm, Chesham Folk Club, White Hill Centre, White Hill Chesham Bucks, HP5 1AG

 

Celebration of song with Seer Green choirs

Two choirs from the Bucks village of Seer Green will come together for a celebratory concert with a wide-ranging programme of choral music, from classical, to West End musicals, jazz and pop.

The popular ladies’ choir, Village Voices, and the recently-formed men’s choir , Seer Green Singers, will each perform their own repertoires and sing together for part of the concert. Charlotte Yeoman, local professional singer, will also perform.

The choirs have previously performed in churches in Old Amersham and Old Beaconsfield but their growing popularity that a larger venue is needed. Tickets £12 (includes a glass of wine) available from: Jane Smith on 07759 841205 or janesmithmusic@aol.co.uk Also on sale in the Gerrards Cross and Chorleywood Bookshops.

A donation from the proceedings will go to MacMillan Cancer 18 October, 7.30pm, Barbirolli Hall, St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood, WD3 6EW

Days and evenings out

 

Diwali Celebration

The Tree Hotel at Cadmore will be hosting its unique Diwali celebration, including a divine Indian banquet showcasing the best of Indian dining in addition to the lighting of traditional diyas, as well as a fireworks display.

Tickets: £12.95.cadmore@treehotel.co.uk.

October 18, from 7pm, fireworks start at 9pm. The Tree Hotel, Marlow Road.High Wycombe.

Guided Walk around Old Amersham

See the things that you walk past every day without noticing them and learn some of the history of the old town.

Tickets: £2.50 per person. Contact amershammuseum@gmail.com.

October 19, 2.30pm, walks start from the Amersham Museum, 49 High Street Old Amersham.

 

Mallams Auctioneers Valuations Day at Hughenden

The valuations event will be held in the Study Base of the Manor and will focus on two areas of interest: silver, gold and jewellery, and 20th-century decorative arts.

Expert, Steven Jordan, will be on hand to value and advise on any items of silver, gold & jewellery you may have whilst Mallams Auctioneer and specialist, Philip Smith, will be there to oversee and advise on the 20th-century decorative arts.

The valuation day is free and no appointment is necessary.

22 October, from 10am until 4pm (final entry at 3:30pm), Hughenden Manor, Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA.

Exhibitions

‘Exposure’ - An Outstanding Exhibition of Exceptional Photography Five award winning photographers - Vic Attfield, Roger Longdin, Bob Marshall, Gillian Morgan & Linda Bembridge present their 2014 exhibition.

Some of the photographers will be at the gallery on 19 & 26th October from 2-4pm to talk about their work. Entry is free, all works are for sale. For more details see www.obsidianart.co.uk or call the gallery on 01296 612150 Until 2 November. Open daily from 10am to 5pm and 12noon to 4pm on Sundays.

Obsidian Art Gallery,The Bucks Goat Centre, Old Risborough Rd, Stoke Mandeville.

Groups

 

Bucks Laughing Club.

Laughter and relaxation for your body and your mind. Release those endorphins and boost your immune system. When was the last time you had a really good laugh? Please see website for details: www.buckslaughingclub.com.Tickets: £2.

18 October 2014, 2pm, The Rossetti Hall, 38 New Pond Road.Holmer Green

 

Chilterns Jaguar Drivers Club

The speaker at the October meeting will be Peter Leake - former Jaguar Cars Dealer Training Engineer for the E-Type. New members and visitors welcome. Call 01895 233984 for more information.

21 October, 8pm (come at 7pm to enjoy a meal with other members), Merlin's Cave Public House, The Green, Chalfont St Giles Talks

 

An Evening with Richard Parry, CEO of the Canal & River Trust

After a short talk about his perspective & thoughts on the future of the Trust & our waterways, the rest of the evening will provide lots of time for questions & discussion.

This event is organised by the Chiltern Branch of the Inland Waterways Association.01932 248178.Tickets: Donation.colin.bird@waterways.org.uk.

22 October 2014, 8pm, Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont Museum

 

Talk at Chesham Library - "Go with the flow ...... the River Chess"

Paul Jennings of the River Chess Association always has lots of interesting news to update and inform on activities associated with the river, its springs and brooks. Seating at the library is strictly limited to 30 so booking is advisable. The library is open to book tickets on Tue, Wed, and Sat,, from 11am - 4pm, or phone 01494 792549 during these hours. Any seats left unbooked will be available at the door.

20 October, 2.30pm, Elgiva Lane, Chesham, HP5 2JD

 

Port Outward Starboard Home

A nostalgic look at the story of cruising, from the early days of steamships in the Victorian period to modern cruise liners, with writer, lecturer, broadcaster and Antiques Roadshow star Paul Atterbury.

The event will look at the great ships and their interiors, the posters and publicity, the menus and memorabilia, the food and the fashions and classic views of life at sea, past and present. With cruising holidays more popular than ever, the talk is a voyage through cruising history.

Booking / contact details Tickets cost £12 for Adults and £8 for children. Booking required - contact John Lovelock on 01753-647187 or at jdlovelock@btinternet.com Saturday 18 October, 8pm, Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley, SL2 3UZ