The best things to do in Bucks this week

James's Peachy Pictures

Step back in time and experience the first edition of James and the Giant Peach through Nancy Ekholm Burkert’s timeless illustrations for the book, on display this summer at the Museum. For James and the Giant Peach fans of all ages: those who remember these magical illustrations from their childhood, and a new generation discovering them for the first time. This is your chance to see these beautiful images while experiencing the sounds and smells from James’s extraordinary journey – listen to extracts from the book, hear the story soundscape created with visitors to the Museum in May, and smell the fragrant peach. You’ll feel like you’re right inside the book! Contact hello@roalddahlmuseum.org or 01494 892 192 for information and to book. Tickets: Free with museum admission.

Until September 29, 10:30am, The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Chiddlers’ Hour – The BFG

Come for songs, craft and play based on storytelling from The BFG. Suitable for children 3 months to 3 years. Contact hello@roalddahlmuseum.org or 01494 892 192 for information and to book. Tickets: £4 per child, don’t need to pay museum entry to go to the event.

September 13, 10:30am, The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival

This concert forms part of the West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival 2019. The Festival, now in its ninth year, was created by artistic director Lawrence Power, the internationally acclaimed viola player, who grew up in the High Wycombe area. Every year the Festival brings musicians of the very highest calibre to the intimate setting of St Lawrence's Church in West Wycombe to entertain our audiences. Programme includes Marais, Shostakovich, Schumann, Bach, Ponce, Mendelssohn, and Prokofiev. Contact tickets@westwycombechambermusic.org.uk or call 01494 528 659 to purchase tickets and for more information. Tickets: £18 adults, £5 students, and under 18’s free.

September 13, 1:00pm, The Church of St. Lawrence, West Wycombe Hill, West Wycombe.

Season Finale Triathlon

With a range of distances available now on Saturday as well as Sunday, this is the perfect event for triathletes of all abilities to put their training to the test and grab an end of season PB. Expect a feel-good atmosphere with the fastest times of the year being challenged throughout the day, and the quickest finishers for 2019 in each discipline revealed. To purchase tickets visit https://go.evvnt.com/424589-0?pid=4840. Tickets: From £67.50.

September 14, 6:00am, Dorney Lake, Dorney, Berkshire, Windsor.

Artisan Food Market

Offering the very best in quality, fresh, seasonal produce all locally sourced. Our new Artisan Market aims to support local, small-scale, independent food producers. Come along on the second Saturday of each month to find vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, baked goods and much more. With so many tempting treats to choose from please remember to bring cash on the day as we don’t have a cash machine onsite and many traders are unable to accept card payments. For more information call 01296 820 414. Tickets: Free entry and free parking.

September 14, 10:00am, Waddesdon Visitor Car Park, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury.

WW1 Living History

Join Chiltern Open Air Museum for a special WW1 living history event. See costumed re-enactors in the encampment. Watch sword and bayonet exercises and gas drills. Learn about the women’s auxiliary army core and find out what life would have been like. Visitors can take part in a poppy trail and dress up in WWI officer and nurse costumes. For more information and to purchase tickets email enquiries@coam.org.uk or visit http://www.coam.org.uk/. Tickets: Adult £10.50, concession £9.50, child £6.50.

September 14 and 15, 10:00am, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles.

Bayko and Model Show

The Bayko Collectors Club presents an exhibition of building models and toy trains from the 1920's to the present date. There will be models made from Bayko, Brickplayer, Betta Builda and numerous other constructional systems from both the United Kingdom and from overseas. There will also be toy trains running from the 1920’s to modern day products. There will also be other toys on display. For more information and to purchase tickets call 01604 402 412, or email robertpalmer2@msn.com. Tickets: Adults £2.50, children £1.50, and families £5.00.

September 14 and 15, 10:00am, Lane End Village Hall, Finings Road, Lane End.

The Horse in Art

A stunning collection of hand-picked art by selected British artists and makers. Featuring paintings, drawing, printmaking, photography, glass, ceramics, jewellery and more. All artwork is for sale. Visit www.obsidianart.co.uk or call 01296 612 150 for more information. Tickets: Free entry.

September 14 to October 27, 10:00am to 5:00pm daily, Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm, Obsidian Art, Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville.

Roald Dahl Day Celebrations

Head to the Roald Dahl Museum to celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday! Enjoy storytelling, talks, trails and craft activities with a James and the Giant Peach twist. Join in with our BRICKLIVE build and help us assemble a giant peach of a mosaic using over 24,000 toy bricks, create a peachy song with our roving musician Owen, peek behind the scenes on an archive tour, or head out with a Museum guide to explore Roald Dahl Country. Contact hello@roalddahlmuseum.org or 01494 892 192 for information and to book. Tickets: Museum entry with some activities costing extra. 12-month re-entry tickets won’t work on this day.

September 14, 11:00am, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, The Roald Dahl Museum 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Autumn Garden Show

Hazlemere Gardening Association Autumn Show, Flowers & Pot Plants , Vegetables, Fruit, Domestic and Children’s sections. Email admission.peter.pearman@btinternet.com or call 01494 711 570 for more information. Tickets: Free entry.

September 14, 2:00pm, Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere.

GX Fest

GXCA will be holding the first ever GXFEST on Saturday 14th September in the Grounds of the memorial centre. We have a large marquee, with Bar and BBQ running. Four local bands will take to the stage to entertain you throughout the evening. Gates open 5.30pm with the first band starting around 5.45pm. Bands include: Well Oiled, Collusion, The Mighty Stampede, and Variety 58. For more information email michaela@gxca.org.uk or call 01753 883 759, and to purchase tickets visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/gxca. Tickets: £5.00.

September 14, 5:30pm, Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross.

The Hambleden Concerts

The Aber Valley male voice choir come to Henley. Founded in 1959 and therefore celebrating its 60th anniversary, the choir is one of the busiest in Wales having performed over 1000 concerts to date. As well as promoting the honourable tradition of male voice singing, the choir raises money for numerous charities. Members are passionate about singing and much enjoy the social life that follows. Programme: Classical, popular and traditional songs in English and Welsh. For more information and to purchase tickets email benandcarol@btinternet.com or call 01189 403 555. Tickets: £15 adults, £12.50 friends and free for under 18’s.

September 14, 7:00pm, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hambleden, Henley.

The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival

This concert forms part of the West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival 2019. Programme includes Biber, Vivaldi, Raskatov, Tchaikovsky, and Grieg. Contact tickets@westwycombechambermusic.org.uk or call 01494 528 659 to purchase tickets and for more information. Tickets: £20 adults, £5 students, and under 18’s free.

September 14, 8:00pm, The Church of St. Lawrence, West Wycombe Hill, West Wycombe.

Johnny Wheeler Returns to DGV

Johnny returns for his second and final visit of the year. Singing songs from across the decades. All are welcome to our relaxing refurbished lounge bar in the grounds of the Denham Garden Village complex. For more information call 01895 836 328. Tickets: Free.

September 14, 8:30pm, Denham Garden Village, Denham Green Lane, Denham.

Shardeloes 10k

Join welcoming local running club Chiltern Harriers AC for the 9thannual Shardeloes 10k. 2018 saw around 250 runners take on this scenic multi-terrain course in the stunning surroundings of the Chiltern hills. The event starts and finishes at the spectacular setting of Amersham Cricket Club at Shardeloes, where refreshments are on offer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All finishers receive a memento for finishing and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female, as well as for 1st places in age categories and teams (athletics clubs and fun teams). For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://southernrunningguide.com/race.php/shardeloes-10k. Tickets: From £13.

September 15, 9:30am, Shardeloes, Amersham, Missenden Road, Amersham.

Justin Hayward: All The Way Tour

Live Nation, Kennedy Street and One Inch Badge are delighted to announce that legendary singer-songwriter Justin Hayward will be undertaking the intimate 'All The Way' tour of the UK in September 2019. The possessor of one of the most recognisable voices in rock, Justin will be performing songs from his acclaimed solo albums - 'All The Way' is the name of a recent compilation album - as well as Moody Blues favourites. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://go.evvnt.com/375277-0?pid=4840 or call 01494 512 000. Tickets: From £39.50.

September 15, 7:30pm, Wycombe Swan Theatre, Saint Mary Street, High Wycombe.