Comedy

Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy Hardy has been a stand-up comic since 1984 and will be one until he dies or wins the lottery. Jeremy is best known for his work on Radio 4, notably on News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation.  In 2010, he published a book, My Family and Other Strangers, chronicling his desperate search for interesting ancestors. Age Restriction 15+. Tickets £15, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01494 512 000.
14 March, 8pm, Wycombe Swan Old Town Hall, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Hellfire Comedy Club
Join us for a brand-new season of the hottest comedy and a tasty new menu. Cool beer and red hot comedians will ensure you laugh the night away. Keep an eye on our website and  twitter page for all the latest news and updates on line-ups. Hellfire is an 18+ show. Ticket entry £6.50, Ticket Entry with Food and Drink £12, including a bottle of Carlsberg on arrival and a comedy burger or foot long hot dog (both topped with chilli, vegetarian alternatives available).
19 March, 8pm, Wycombe Swan Town Hall, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Music

3point3 live at Clayton's Marlow
Five piece resident band 3point3 return to Clayton’s Marlow to play the best in vocal jazz, Latin grooves and soul. The stylish Clayton’s Marlow transforms into an intimate live music venue as resident band 3point3 perform their own interpretations of classics including Good Times by Chic, Get Lucky by Daft Punk and many more. Bookings taken for those that will be eating on the night. Kitchen open from 6pm - 9pm. Call 01628 488 404 or email info@claytonsmarlow.com for more information. Free entry.
19 March, 9pm, Clayton's Marlow, 16 Oxford Road, Marlow.

Annual charity Youth Spring Concert
A great event with two youth orchestras and this year for the first time, a youth choir provided by the Chiltern Music Academy. The orchestras number some 30/40 young boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17 from the local area. A free glass of wine or soft drink is provided for everyone at the interval. The concert is in two parts by the Symphony Orchestra and the String Orchestra, and they play a range of well known classical music and music from musical shows. Tickets are £10 adults, children under 18 £5, available from the Marlow Tourist Office in Institute Road or at the door on the night.
14 March, 7.30pm, All Saint’s Church, The Causeway, Marlow. 

Rita Payne
The self proclaimed ‘acoustic foot-stompers’ are one of the UK’s fastest rising acts. The duo features Rhiannon Scutt and Pete Sowerby, both hugely passionate and dedicated musicians. Rita Payne combine breath taking vocal harmony, mesmerising guitar riffs and toe tapping beats to create their unique acoustic sound that appeals to traditional folk fans, rockers and chart lovers alike. Tickets are £8, available online at www.nordenfarm.org or by calling the box office on 01628 788997.
17 March, 8pm, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead.

Theatre

Old Money
Chesham Theatre Company present 'Old Money' by Sarah Wooley , Directed by Mike Consden. Forty years of respectable marriage should have prepared Joyce for respectable widowhood. She, however, has other ideas – and a secret life of champagne, strippers, and chance encounters unfolds in this tender comedy. Call 07938050731 or email tickets@cheshamtheatrecompany.org.uk to buy tickets, which are £10.
19 to 21 March, 7.30pm, The Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street, Chesham.

The LadyKillers
Remember the LadyKillers, that quirky Ealing Comedy film starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers? Well, here it is again, re-written for the stage by Graham Lineham, author of Father Ted and The IT Crowd. Led by 'Professor' Marcus, a disparate gang of criminal misfits, posing as a quintet of musicians, rent a room in the home of elderly Mrs Louisa Wilberforce to plan a heist. Always on the back foot and seeking to limit the damage they are forced to involve the old lady in their plans. But Louisa is as wise as her moth-eaten parrot, General Gordon and soon outwits them. Tickets: £9-£12, available online at www.kentontheatre.co.uk/ or by calling 01491 575698.
11 to 14 March, 7.30pm, Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident... tells the story of Christopher Boone, who is fifteen years old.  He stands besides Mrs Shears’ dead dog, which has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington.  He has an extraordinary brain, and is exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.  He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and distrusts strangers.  But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Tickets range from £11.90 to £37.90, available online at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or by calling the ticket office on 0844 871 7607.
17 to 21 March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm showings, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

Cirque Berserk
Direct from four sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and its sold-out 2014 theatre tour don’t miss Britain’s favourite circus. Combining contemporary “cirque” skills with thrilling stunt action Cirque Berserk is a danger-filled spectacle that will amaze audiences of all ages. Presenting the world’s most dangerous circus act, live on stage, the legendary Globe of Terror, (3 motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph), plus a troupe of over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and death-defying stunt men joined by award- winning clown, Tweedy. Tickets are £23, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01494 512 000.
16 to 18 March, 7.30pm, 5pm and 7.45pm showings, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Children’s events

Tiny Talk Time: How Does Your Garden Grow
A special time at Wycombe Museum for 2-4 year olds with stories, trails and craft activities. The morning sessions (10.30-11.30am) are repeated in the afternoon (1.15-2.15pm). Call 01494421895 or email museum@wycombe.gov.uk to book in advance. Tickets: £2.
13 March, 10.30am, Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe.

Mummy Disco
Mummy Discos are a brand new type of baby and toddler playgroup in Bucks. A twice-weekly, fun, morning (child-friendly) disco at Revolution in Beaconsfield. Includes uplifting music, dancefloor/disco and a baby sensory area. Helping to bring mums (and dads, carers and grandparents!) together to have fun, feel good and keep fit. Visit www.mummydiscos.com for more information, call 07830 381544 or email charlotte@mummydiscos.com.Tickets: £5 per adult, £1 per child.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 10am, Revolution, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield.

Roald Dahl Museum events:

Chiddlers’ Hour: George's Marvellous Medicine
For 0 to 3 years: 30 minutes of songs, storytelling and adventure and 30 minutes of free play and crafts based on Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine. £3 per child. Call 01494 892192 or email admin@roalddahlmuseum.org for more information.
17 March, 10am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Mr Hoppy’s gadget trail
To celebrate British Science Week, try our trail to find out about the inventions from Roald Dahl’s stories and his life. Watch out for the Tortoise-Catcher from Esio Trot! Call 01494 892192 or email admin@roalddahlmuseum.org for more information. Free for Museum visitors.
15 March, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Discover Dahl’s archives
For 10+: a behind-the-scenes tour of our archive store, which houses Roald Dahl’s unique collection of letters and manuscripts, with Collections Manager and Archivist Rachel White. This month’s archive tour focuses on Roald Dahl’s inventions, as part of our British Science Week celebrations. We recommend pre-booking as workshops can sell out in advance. Please give us a call on 01494 892192 to check availability and to book up until 4.30pm the day before (we can take Museum admission at the same time). Any unsold workshop tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis on the day. £1 per person (adults and children) plus Museum entry.
14 March, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Air Cadets - 332 (High Wycombe) Squadron Air Training Corps
If you are between 13 to 17 and interested in flying, gliding, aviation, music and band, canoeing, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, camping and DofE, radio comms teamwork and leadership/citizenship, first aid, sports, skill at arms, art and photography, model making and model flying, making new friends and being part of something special. Email oc.332@aircadets.org for more information. Tickets £20 per quarter.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 9.40pm, 332 (High Wycombe) Squadron ATC HQ, Building No 1126 Off Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe.

Army cadets - 3rd (Missenden) Platoon
The Army Cadet force (ACF) offers a wide range of activities and nationally recognised qualifications for young people aged 12 to 18 3/4. We parade on a Thursday evening in our fully equipped training facility. If you are interested in joining, do not hesitate to contact us - We are more than happy to answer any questions you have. Visit www.facebook.com/3rdpltecoy or email acf-3pltecoy@outlook.com for more information. Tickets: £5 per school term.
Every Thursday, 7.15pm, The Misbourne School, Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden.

Talks and meetings

Holiday at Home
Holiday at Home is a week of fun activities for older people who may not be able to get away and have a break. Each afternoon between 2pm and 4.30 pm there are games, craft, quizzes, bingo, sing-along and tea and cake. On Friday there is a two course lunch that starts at 1pm. Email janice.allerston@googlemail.com or call 01494 451069 for more information. Free entry.
13 March, 2pm, CSK Church, Sycamore Road, High Wycombe.

Local Wildlife
Daniel Akam of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust will give a presentation about what you can do to help your local wildlife. All welcome. Call 01494713912 for more information.Tickets £2, pay on the door.
18 March, 2pm, High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe.

The Grateful and the Dead (Fairy Tales for Grown Ups)
World renowned for his dynamic and challenging performances, allow Ben Haggarty to lure you into the richly metaphorical world of a full-blooded fairytale for grown-ups. Dark, beautiful and startling by turn, this is a story of dreams, initiations and the repayment of debts - a journey from innocence to experience which delves into a disconcertingly familiar narrative world. Ben Haggarty performs with infectious charm and ease - fierce, fast paced, and unashamedly magical. Friendly, intimate venue with interval drinks (first drink free). For more details, see www.storytellinginjordans.moonfruit.com or call 07762469059. Tickets: £8 (£6 concessions for over 60s, under 16s, students).
18 March, 8pm, Jordans Village Hall, Green West Road, Jordans, Beaconsfield.

Introduction to Beekeeping
High Wycombe Beekeepers’ Association presents an introduction to Beekeeping Stage 1 for complete beginners. Six evening sessions on Tuesday evenings, involving presentations and demonstrations with some practical activities involved giving you a basic understanding of beekeeping. Prior enrolment essential. Practical sessions with bees will be covered later in a separate course (stage 2). Call 01628 524214 or email beginners@hwbka.co.uk for information.Tickets £45.
Every Tuesday between 3 March and 7 April, 7.30pm, Trinity Church, London Road, High Wycombe.

Chiltern Film Society – Omar
A Palestinian baker regularly climbs the separation wall to meet his girlfriend. By night he risks his life to attack the Israeli military. Combines multiple reversals and plot twists with action sequences and personal and political elements. See www.chilternfilmsociety.org.uk for details of membership or call 01494 727498 or email info@chilternfilmsociety.org.uk.
18 March, 8pm, The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham.

Exhibitions

Ed Org at Obsidian Art
Our annual solo with this hugely talented artist. Ed produces exquisite drawings in pencil, watercolour and pastel, which are inspired by myth, legend, folk and fairytale. This exhibition features these guest artists Mark Duffin, Julien Hatswell and Sue Rawley. A selection of Ed's pieces are available to purchase on our online shop. There is more information on each of these artists available on our website www.obsidianart.co.uk. Call 01296 612150 or email info@obsidianart.co.uk for more information. Free entry.
Until 15 March, 10am, Obsidian Art, The Bucks Goat Centre, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville.

Mychael Barratt Solo Show at Obsidian Art
A welcome return to one of our favourite artists, Mychael Barratt. He is best known for his humorous and clever etchings and paintings, his series based on art history, artist dogs and cats, Shakespeare and pieces inspired by London, love, romance and popular culture. A selection of Mychael’s work is available to purchase through our online shop at www.obsidianart.co.uk. Call 01296 612150 or email info@obsidianart.co.uk for more information. Free entry.
Until 15 March, 10am, Obsidian Art, The Bucks Goat Centre, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville.

Sales and fairs

Terriers Playgroup Spring Fair
Our annual Spring Fair - tombolas, raffle, refreshments, Mothers Day gifts, Easter Egg tombola, craft activities for children and much more. Call 07724674776 or email debbie7green@hotmail.co.uk for information. Free entry.
14 March, 2pm, St Francis' Church Hall, Amersham Road, High Wycombe.

Books, pictures and frames sale
Lots of books, pictures and frames to adorn your bookshelves and walls. For one day only. More details from GXCA on 01753 883759 or visit www.gxca.org.uk. Entrance £1.
14 March, 9.30am-2pm, Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross.

Jumble sale
Lots of donated items including clothes, footwear, toys, books, bric-a-brac etc - come and get yourself a bargain. Refreshments available. Adults 50p entrance, children free.
14 March, 10am to 12noon Highcrest Academy, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe.

Special events

The Great Bucksby
The Great Bucksby is an event organised and run by second year Event & Festival Management students at Buckinghamshire New University. The 1920s themed evening comes with a range of exciting entertainment including live jazz music, Charleston and flapper performances, themed cocktails, magician, caricaturist, photographer, roulette tables and much more. The primary focus of The Great Bucksby is to provide the High Wycombe community with a night of fabulous entertainment, and a chance to experience the famous prohibition era of the 1920s. Tickets are available to everyone, with special rates for students and group bookings. This is an evening not to be missed. Visit the website for more details and tickets
www.thegreatbucksby.weebly.com. Tickets: Student £6 / Public £8 / On the door £10.
14 March, 7pm, Arts4Every1, Desborough Road, High Wycombe.

Hughenden Manor Volunteer Open Day
Hughenden, West Wycombe & Chilterns National Trust volunteer open day. All welcome, no need to book. For more information contact helpingout@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01494 755573.
14 March, 10am, Hughenden Manor, Hughenden.

Mother's Day Climb & Dine
Create memories with an hour and a half climbing session and a three-course meal. Call 03303030101 or email bookings@alfcharity.org. Tickets: £20 per person.
15 and 16 March, 10am, Greenpark, Stablebridge Road, Aylesbury.

Exercise

Walk 2 Get fit 4 Running
A course for adults who are not yet ready to begin running but would like to build up their fitness gradually for when the next Beginning Runners course commences in the New Year. Meeting in the bar area of the Wycombe Judo Centre.
18 March, 5.45pm, Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, Booker, High Wycombe HP12 4UE.

Handy Cross Runners 0 to 5k
Course for adults with little or no running experience who would like to begin in a safe, enjoyable way with the support and companionship of others. People will be led very gradually via a weekly increasing ratio of running to walking to a stage where they will comfortably be able to run for three miles (5k) and subsequently join our club’s Improvers Group. Meeting in the bar area of the Wycombe Judo Centre.
18 March, 7pm and each Wednesday thereafter, Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, Booker, High Wycombe HP12 4UE.

Handy Cross Runners 5k to 10k
A ten week long course for adults with some running experience who would like to build up their distance in a safe, enjoyable way with the support and companionship of others. People will be led very gradually via a weekly increasing distance to where they will comfortably be able to run for six miles (10k) and be able to fully participate in the majority of our club’s activities. Meeting in the bar area of the Wycombe Judo Centre.
18 March at 7pm and each Wednesday thereafter, Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, Booker, High Wycombe HP12 4UE.

On the radar

Neil Diamond Story
As Neil Diamond prepares to mark 50 years at the top of his profession, singer and guitarist Bob Drury, described as the UK’s ‘Voice of Neil’, celebrates the life and work of this musical legend. Featuring iconic songs from a hit filled musical career such as Cracklin’ Rosie, Sweet Caroline, Love on The Rocks, America, Forever in Blue Jeans, Play Me and Girl You’ll be a Woman Soon alongside much loved album tracks and more recent acoustic material. Tickets are £15, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01494 512 000.
27 March, 8pm, Wycombe Swan Old Town Hall, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin
Phillip Henry is a multi-instrumentalist and is regarded as one of the best slide guitarists and harmonica players in the UK. Hannah Martin is a singer-songwriter with a distinctive voice and a gift for mixing traditional and contemporary sounds. She is a skilled fiddler, viola and banjo player. Join the duo for an evening of original, thought provoking songs inspired by memories, people, places, changes and times, using unique instrumentation and modern and ancient musical styles. Tickets are £14, online at www.nordenfarm.org or by calling the box office on 01628 788997.
29 March, 7.30pm, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead.

Spring Food and Drink Fair and Easter Eggstravaganza
Enjoy a great Easter day out for all the family at Hazledene Farm. Pick up some tasty local produce from the food stalls or buy some unique gifts, take a guided walk round the farm, before stopping off in the vintage tea room or farm shop. Get into the spirit of Easter with an Easter egg hunt and pick up some Organic and Free From Gift baskets and Hampers from nuts n tings, the resident farm business. Keep the children entertained while you shop with rides and activities around the farm, including face painting and sand art. The fair supports Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, so come along for a fabulous Easter day out and raise money for good causes. Check the farm’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, as new activities are being added all the time. To enquire about opening a stall, email events@hazeldenefarm.com.
5 April, 11am to 4pm, Hazledene Farm, Asheridge Road, Chesham.

The Full Monty
In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm - Now, they’re back and this time they really have to go The Full Monty, live on stage. With songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, this award-winning production is one huge package of laughs and emotion. Direct from London’s West End starring Gary Lucy. Tickets are £32.50, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01494 512 000.
6 to 11 April, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Spamalot
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled due to health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features fantastic tunes more magical than a Camelot convention, including He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. Tickets range from £13.40 to £41.90, available from www.atgticket.com/aylesbury or by calling the box office on 0844 871 7607.
13 to 18 April, 2.30pm and 7.30pm showings, Aylesbury Waterside, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.