• Marlow legend, Colin Gatland-Hanlon, made a special appearance on Marlow FM last week. Colin is fondly remembered as the charismatic landlord of The Crown Hotel, Marlow, throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The former landlord was a special guest on Wednesday’s Eclectic Light Show with MFP nostalgia expert, Michael Eagleton, and delighted audiences with stories of the popular pub he used to run. Listeners took to Facebook to share their thoughts about Colin’s appearance on the show and shared their own tributes, stories and memories, with Michael presenting Colin with a framed collection of the messages. Listen to the show again at www.marlowfm.co.uk.
     
  • Music in Marlow has announced its programme for the spring and summer, with four concerts planned at Christ Church URC on Oxford Road. First up is an evening of music for four hands on one piano, from Bach to Gershwin, all with a French connection. “Meet Me in Paris” will be presented by professional duo Piano à Deux on Saturday, February 25. For details of all the concerts in this season, and how to book, see www.musicinmarlow.org.uk.
     
  • The Two Brewers latest stand up extravaganza, Marlow Mayhem, features the multi-award winning Tony Law with a full supporting bill. Tony has won numerous awards during his comedy career including The Amused Moose Laughter winner, 2011, Fosters Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Award Nominee 2012, Chortle Best Show and Best Club Comic 2013. He will be supported by special guest, Sarah Keyworth, as well as Jonny Emmett, Joe Ross Williams and Andy Gleeks. Tickets are £4 in advance, £5 on the night. Doors open at 7.30pm on February 16 at the pub on St Peter Street.
     
  • Lyrical Jukebox (Bob, Joe and Geoff), return to the Britannia on Little Marlow Road this Valentine's night. It is important to book a table if you want to dine. If not just turn up, have a drink or two and join in. the evening kicks off at 7.30pm.
     
  • Have you ever wondered how old buildings can be accurately dated? Dr Martin Bridge of UCL will give a fascinating talk called ‘My work as a Dendrochronologist’ at Liston Hall on March 9. The talk will introduce tree ring dating, how it works, what the limitations are and what has been learnt as a result of accumulating dendro dates over the last few decades. Martin has worked all over the world but mostly on medieval buildings in southern Britain. The talk is hosted by Marlow Archaeology in the main hall. Tickets are £4.50 for visitors, £3 for MAS members.
     
  • As part of Great Marlow School Boat Club’s fundraising effort, they are holding a charity auction and raffle in Marlow in April and are looking for companies to donate prizes for this. If you are able to help with sponsorship for the club to help them continue their successful rowing programme or donations for the auction and raffle, get in touch with Sarah or Joanna via email at sarah@peaces.co.uk or jhsalesmarketing@aol.com.
     
  • Age Concern Marlow, based in Glade Road, urgently need volunteers to help serve food at lunchtimes. If you would like help in any way, call them on 01628 482883.
     
  • Enjoy a pop-up wine night in Marlow where you can buy wines in flights, by the glass or bottle. Partner your wines with some cheese, charcuterie or chocolate. The night, hosted by Princess and the Pinot, will take place at The Perch Coffee Shop at 91 High Street on February 24. Head down between 7.30pm and 10.30pm.
     
  • Marlow Royal British Legion will play host to the Great War Virtual Trail Roadshow on February 18. In conjunction with Marlow RBL, Marlow Remembers World War One Association and the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies, the Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust will be showcasing its lottery-supported roadshow between 10am and 4pm. War-related photographs taken in the county between 1914 and 1919 are contrasted with the current view of the same location. Why not bring along your own treasured wartime photographs for identification by their experts? You can learn about your family’s part in the Great War, and help preserve the county’s heritage.