GET into the Christmas spirit at the Annual Festival of Carols at All Saints Parish Church on Castle Street on Sunday, December 11 at 5pm. Tickets are £10 for adults, which includes two children under 16, and £7 for pensioners. Tickets are available from High Wycombe Tourist Information Centre in the Eden Centre, The Poppy Shop in the Eden Centre, Marlow Tourist Information Centre on Institute Road, Princes Risborough Information Centre on Bell Street and The Mayor’s office at the Wycombe District Council offices on Queen Victoria Road.

RENNIE Grove Hospice Care is looking for volunteers to shake buckets at High Wycombe Railway Station on Friday, December 16 while its choir sings carols to commuters from 5pm to 7pm. Volunteers are also needed to help pack bags at Waitrose at the Handy Cross Hub on Saturday December 17 from 9am to 1pm to raise cash for the charity. To volunteer visit www.renniegrove.org

TRY your hand at Christmas wreath making at a professional workshop on Sunday, December 11 at Hilltop Community Centre in Crest Road. Make a 14 inch traditional Christmas wreath with the help of a professional florist. Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies will be on offer along with Christmas music for a festive atmosphere. The workshop runs from 2pm to 5pm. Tickets are £35 per person or £60 for two. Book to avoid disappointment. http://www.afeventcouturier.com/workshops

VISIT Father Christmas in his Hansel and Gretel inspired grotto at Hughenden on December 10, 11, 17 and 20. Children can follow the candy cane path and receive a gift to take home. Booking is essential. Call 0344 249 1895. Assistance dogs only are welcome. Start times vary.

CLASSICAL singer Ross Hardman will join the festivities at Hughenden with a performance inspired by 19th century fairy tales on Tuesday, December 13 from 1.30 to 2.30. General admission prices apply. For more details ring 01494 755573

“BLESSED are the Cheesemakers" is the subject of a talk to be given by John Pearson at Wycombe Wenches WI meeting on December 14. The talk will have a Christmas theme and will be followed by a Christmas Hamper raffle, nibbles, tea, coffee and cake, and continuing with a party. For further information visit www.wycombewi.weebly.com.  New members and guest are always welcome.

THE STOKENCHURCH Wine and Beer Circle meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm to 10pm in Longburrow Hall. The meetings are varied with guest speakers, wine and beer tasting and occasional cooking demonstrations. For further information call Sue on 01494 483272.

ENJOY Christmas songs sung by the West Wycombe Chamber Choir on Saturday, December 10 from 7pm at St Lawrence Church on the hill, West Wycombe. Adult tickets are £8 and concessions are £6. To buy tickets in advance call 01494 536617.