Music

Imperial College Chamber Choir
The choir will perform music by Monteverdi, Gabrieli and Hassler and others.  Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection for the choir and for the church lighting appeal.  After the concert afternoon tea will be served in the village hall.
21 March,4pm, St. Mary the Virgin, Hambleden.

Live Music
Dust off your dancing shoes, the boys from WARD4 are Back. A rock and roll tribute band, Ward 4's front man Marty Gee lives and breathes 50's rock and roll, immediately evident in his pop attire, slicked-back hair and sharp voice. Everyone is welcome. Call 01494 711144 or email club@holmergreenbritishlegion.com for more information. Tickets: members £5, non-members £7.50.
21 March, 7pm, Holmer Green Legion Club, 48 Beech Tree Road, Holmer Green.

Johnny Wheeler Band
We welcome back Johnny Wheeler and the band for the first of two visits to the club in 2015. A real mixture of styles and tempos to suit every taste. Adequate on-street parking and sensibly priced drinks. Visit www.cressexclub.co.uk/index.html for more information, or call 01494 440349. Tickets: A small fee on the door.
21 March, 8.30pm, Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road, High Wycombe.

Anthony Kerr
Britain’s number one exponent of that beautiful instrument - the vibraphone – is Belfast born Anthony Kerr. Anthony came to fame as a member of Georgie Fame’s Blue Flames, with whom he still occasionally appears, but he is now a big star in his own right, and his brilliant technique, using four mallets, is probably unique. Anthony will be backed by Frank Toms, piano; Elliot Toms, drums and Malcolm Creese on bass. Admission, pay at the door, is £7. Call 01628 486571 or email michael@jazzfans.co. Tickets £7.
24 March, 8.30pm, Marlow Jazz Club at the Royal British Legion Hall, Station Approach, Marlow.

Jazz night in aid of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home
Come along for a Big Band Night featuring BBO at The British Legion Club. All proceeds go to Iain Rennie Hospice at Home. Call 01494 673757 or email cjmallan@talk21.com for more information. Tickets are £6 on the door.
26 March, 8.15pm, Royal British Legion Club, Station Approach, Marlow.

Clayton’s Marlow Music Club Presents... Laura Williams live
The talented Laura Williams returns to Clayton’s Marlow’s popular weekly music night, bringing her upbeat interpretations of R&B and soul classics, to funk and pop (including a superb 90s medley). For information on all future events, please visit www.claytonsmarlow.com, call 01628 488 404 or email info@claytonsmarlow.com. Free entry.
26 March, 9pm, Clayton's Marlow, 16 Oxford Road, Marlow.

Comedy

Lucy Porter
Me Time sees Lucy addressing the difficulties of modern life. She ponders where her rightful place is history is – perhaps as a bewhiskered Victorian explorer, a 1920s Hollywood starlet or Hatshepsut the Egyptian pharaoh. Lucy will be trying to find out where she’d rather be, citing anecdotes from her day-to-day life as the reasons why modern life isn’t for her. Join Lucy as she turns her daily struggles into hilarious observations and relatable anecdotes. Her warm humour strikes a chord with audiences everywhere, giving a more positive outlook on life’s little foibles, with just a touch of the absurd. Tickets are £14, available online at www.nordenfarm.org or by calling the box office on 01628 788997.
24 March, 8pm,Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead.

Patrick Monahan
Patrick Monahan is on tour with his brand new, energetically witty and charming family show. Expect plenty of playful audience interaction from this loveable Irish/Iranian Teessider. Tickets are £15, available online at www.pottersarms.co.uk or by calling Richard on 01494 726 222.
26 March, 8pm, The Potters Arms, Winchmore Hill, HP7 0PH.

Theatre

High Wycombe Scout and Guide Gang Show
It is said that somewhere, everyday of every year, a Gang Show is being performed. Sometimes this is in a Scout centre, a village hall or a local theatre, here in High Wycombe we use the superb facilities of the Lancaster Arts Centre at Wycombe Abbey School. Gang Shows have a rich history, from their London show beginnings in 1932 under the direction of Ralph Reader to shows of today which combine new and original material, popular music and dance with old Gang Show traditions. Our Gang consists of 90+ local members of the Scout and Guide Associations who produce, manage and perform the entire show. If you have never been to one of our shows before let us amaze you with the enthusiasm and talent of our local cast. Visit www.hw-scouts.org.uk/gs for more information. Saturday matinee at 2pm. All Tickets £8 (concessions £6).  
25 to 28 March, 7.30pm, Wycombe Abbey School, High Wycombe.

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)
They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright, now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. Tickets to The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) are far more affordable than tickets to an amusement park, but you’ll come away with the same feeling of nausea and motion sickness. From the high-brow to the low and everything in-between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes. Tickets are £16 (£14 concessions), available from www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 01494 512 000.
24 March, 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe HP11 2XE.

Intimate evening with Russell Watson
Russell Watson is one of the biggest selling classical artistes of all time. His debut album The Voice sold more than two million copies worldwide and spent a record breaking 53 weeks at Number 1 in the UK Classical music charts. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear The Voice as you have never heard it before. Russell will be performing an intimate evening with his musical director, a stunning string quartet and a local community choir. Tickets range from £30.90 to £52.90, available online at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or by calling the box office on 0844 871 7607.
24 March, 7.30pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

Sales and fairs

Stokenchurch Community Bus
A fundraising coffee morning is being held for the Community bus. Please come along and join us and bring your friends for refreshments; bring and buy, cakes, Easter raffle, books, crafts, cards and much more. A friendly welcome awaits.
23 March, 10am, Longburrow Hall, Park Lane, Stokenchurch.

2AC Scout Group jumble sale
2nd Amersham Common Scout Group jumble sale. Doors open at 9.30am, admission 50p.
21 March, 9.30am, St John's Church Hall, Woodside Road, Amersham.

Prestwood WI’s jumble sale
Join us at Prestwood village hall for our jumble sale and cake stall. Donations of jumble can be delivered to the Hall after 12.30pm. Admission 50p.
21 March, 2pm, Prestwood Village Hall, 1 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden.

Nearly new toy and book sale
Grab a bargain at our nearly new toy and book sale. Refreshments available and everyone is welcome. If you are interested in selling please give us a call. Tables provided. Advance booking only. Call 01494 717002 or email friendscedarpark@hotmail.com for information. Tickets: Adults 50p entrance, children go free.
22 March, 10am, Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere.

Friends of Juniper Hill nearly new sale
We are holding our first nearly new sale. In our main hall, we will have a large selection of nearly new goods for sale, ranging from pregnancy clothing to teenage clothes. In some of the surrounding classrooms we will have a selection of new goods for sale. We will also have our cafe selling a selection of hot snacks, drinks and cake. No buggies allowed in the main hall but we will have a buggy park available. Car Parking available in the playground. Tickets: £1 for adults, children free.
22 March, 11am, Juniper Hill School, Churchill Close, Flackwell Heath.

Indoor Car Boot
We are organising this event to raise money to fund overseas girlguiding challenges. Please come and support us. To book tables in advance it is £8 and to buy a table on the day it is £11. You should book early to avoid disappointment. For further information please phone 07713083433 or 01844344208.Tickets: 50p admission.
22 March, 12pm, Lacey Green Village Hall, Main Road, Lacey Green, Princes Risborough.

Bedgrove food, drink, and craft fair
Food, drink, and craft fair with over 25 stalls, jewellery making workshops, go-karts, bouncy castle, raffle, and BBQ. Tickets: adults £1, children free.
22 March, 12pm, Bedgrove Schools, Ingram Avenue, Bedgrove, Aylesbury.

Talks and meetings

Wooburn WI
Do you fancy spending one afternoon a month with friendly, like-minded people, and listening to a speaker giving an interesting talk? If so, Wooburn W.I. are looking for new members and you will be made very welcome, so how about giving us a try? You might enjoy it!
First Wednesday of every month, 2.15pm, St. Mary's Church Hall off Wycombe Lane.

Book launch - Twenty-First Century Nutrition and Family Health
After four years of research, High Wycombe author and research scientist Arnold Page will introduce his new book on nutrition and family health. In a 20 minute talk followed by a Q&A session he will explain why much of the advice on diet we are given is wrong, what are the true causes of many weight and health problems and what you can do about them to grow a truly healthy family. Copies of the book will be available for sale at a discount and can be signed by the author if requested. Call 01494 459453 or email arnoldpage@anastasis.co.uk for information. Free event.
21 March, 11am, Brookes Lounge, Holy Trinity Church, Amersham Road, Hazlemere.

The Paths and Old Roads, Watering Holes for Man and Beast
In this talk to Buckinghamshire Family History Society, Bruce Smith discusses the unusual subject of local drove roads. Bruce will show us the paths and roads, watering holes and resting places used by man and beast, and tell us something of the drovers’ lives.
Free; non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome; a small donation will be appreciated. Free event.
21 March, 2pm, Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, Fowler Road, Aylesbury.

Secrets of the Solar System
Since the late 1970s NASA’s space probes have reached all planets in the Solar System – and Pluto is no longer classed as a planet. Mainstream Astronomy has a view of the Solar System which considers it to be “dead” and “never alive”. Since the late 1990’s, our access to Image Data from Space Missions has grown considerably. Exploring some of this image data reveals a fair number of things which NASA and ESA seem reluctant to talk about. Some people say there is life on Mars - some of them are scientists who have worked for NASA. This presentation looks at some of the NASA photos and data which suggest there may be life on Mars and possibly elsewhere in the solar System. Call 07545023540 or email neil@geddesward.co.uk. Tickets £5.
25 March, 7.30pm, High Wycombe Paranormal Meet up Group, The Bricklayers Arms, Downley, High Wycombe.

Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society
The visiting speaker for this month's meeting is Stuart Smith. Stuart will talk about his sculptural career covering Madame Tussauds, the film & TV industry, and museums. He will also show us how he does his own sculptures influenced by figurative observation both in the UK and India. Call 01844 342355 or email chris.inder@gmail.com for information.Tickets £2 for members, £5 for guests.
20 March, 8pm, Little Kingshill Village Hall, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill.

Crochet taster coffee morning
If you would like to learn how to crochet please join us at our coffee morning and pick up on techniques, ideas and patterns. All welcome. Call 08452303232 or email lib-haz@buckscc.gov.uk. Free event.
20 March, 10.30am, Hazlemere Library, 312 Amersham Road, Hazlemere.

Children’s events

Kids Krav Maga Workshop
Krav Maga is a self defence system that is effective, easy to learn and based on ones 'natural' reactions and responses. You may have seen it before in the Taken or Bourne Identity films.  In this workshop kids will cover an array of techniques and situations, from abduction to chokes and grabs, defending punches and possibly basic mugging/bullying defences. Students attending should wear normal jog bottoms and t-shirt, bring a durable jacket and trainers - plus a drink too. Note: Parents must stay for the full workshop and also sign a disclaimer before their child can partake.Visit www.ultra-kravmaga.com for more details. Please email to confirm attendance : ultrakravmaga@gmail.com. Tickets: £35.
22 March, 11.30am, Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road, High Wycombe.

Puppy Dog Tales
South Bucks Children's Book Group invites you to join us for some 'Puppy Dog Tales', to celebrate some very special doggy birthdays with delightful stories, wonderful songs and fun, puppy dog inspired, craft activities and quiz. Come along dressed in your favourite dog costume or clothes and enjoy wagging your tail a lot. Refreshments and book raffle available. Email jespaft@hotmail.com or call 01494 440849 for more information. Tickets: £4.
21 March, 2pm, St John Ambulance Centre, Harlow Road, off London Road, opposite the swings on the Rye, High Wycombe.

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!
Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192 or email admin@roalddahlmuseum.org for more information.
21 March, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Mrs Hoppy’s mindsquiffing masterclass
For 6+ years: to celebrate British Science Week, join Mrs Hoppy, super scientist and teacher Ramla Ali, for this fun and hands-on session. Through some fantabulous Science experiments, you’ll investigate different ways to move Esio Trot tortoises from Mrs Silver’s balcony, including rainbow slides, exploding catapults and even mini parachutes!
£3 per participant plus Museum entry.
22 March, 12.30pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden. 

Chiddlers’ Hour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Call 01494 892192 or email admin@roalddahlmuseum.org for more information. £3 per child. 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. Any unsold workshop tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis on the day. Doesn't include Museum entry, which is not necessary to enjoy this event.
24 March, 10am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Toy Library
Boomerang Toy library will be visiting with a selection of toys available to borrow. Call 08452303232 or email lib-bea@buckscc.gov.uk for more information.
26 March, 10am, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road, Beaconsfield.

Special events

A Night with Katie Piper
Katie Piper, now a successful TV presenter and charity campaigner, suffered a brutal rape and acid attack in 2008 that left her facially disfigured and needless to say, emotionally scarred. Her story is at times dark but it will also delight and surprise. Since her horrific attack and then her brave decision to face life alone, she has found her Prince Charming, and become a mother. Katie will be discussing her new book, signing copies and taking questions from the audience. Call 01923 283566 or email chorleywoodbookshop@btinternet.com for tickets and information. Tickets £12.
26 March, 7.30pm, Dr Challoner’s High School, Cokes Lane, Amersham.

Ruth Langsford visits Chesham
Television presenter Ruth Langsford will visit Chesham to discuss her laser eye surgery experience. The evening will begin with a champagne reception and the chance to chat to Ruth and some former patients about their personal, life changing experience. The event is free to attend, but to book a place call 0800 358 0825 or email icare@optegra.com.
24 March, 7pm, Latimer Place, Latimer, Chesham.

Gardening Workshop at Squire's Garden Centre Windsor
Enjoy having your own grown herbs to cook with in a trough that can be placed indoors or outside. You will also receive a voucher for a free tea or coffee to enjoy in our café bar after the workshop. Tickets are £15 and includes all tuition, equipment and material necessary to create your kitchen windowsill trough to take home. Booking is essential for this event and can be made at the information desk.
20 March, 10am and 2pm, Squire's Garden Centre Windsor, The Willows, Maidenhead Road, Windsor.

On the radar

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This colourful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours sings out to young and old alike with a score which is crammed wall to wall with hits - including Jacob and Sons, Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. Having garnered sensational reviews and standing ovations at every performance since its inception almost 35 years ago, Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical has embarked on a new tour. Tickets range from £13.90 to £46.90, available online at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or by calling the box office on 0844 871 7607.
1 to 4 April, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, 2pm and 5pm showings, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

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.

Thame Country Fair
The 17th annual Easter Country Fair returns to the Thame Showground over the Easter period. There is lots to see and do at the fair, including falconry village with an owl show and eagle show, craft village, Food Glorious Food show in the country kitchen, world of dogs arena and a new speed shooting competition for airguns and pistols. Joining the fair for the first time are Harvey Shires, a four horse display team and the Welsh Axemen, who will demonstrate tree cutting techniques before a team of chainsaw carvers will turn the logs into incredible sculptures. Admission is £12 for adults, £11 for over 65s and £4 for children.
5 and 6 April, 10am to 6pm, Thame Showground, Kingsey Road, Thame, OX9 3JL.

Amersham Festival of Music
Enjoy some classical music with the 33rd Amersham Festival of Music. With a total of nine events taking place throughout the month, there is something to satisfy everyone’s musical needs from piano and violin recitals, an opera study day to an organ spectacular with Iain Ledingham. Tickets are available by calling 0333 666 3366 and also online and at local outlets listed at www.amershamfestival.org.
7 to 26 April, Amersham and the surrounding area.

Calamity Jane
The Watermill Theatre returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane starring Jodie Prenger alongside Tom Lister and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical. Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams, for the Deadwood Stage. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check. It takes her long standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love. Tickets are £25, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 01494 512 000.
14 to 18 April, 7.30pm and 2.30pm showings, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.