Mixing Live Sound Workshop

This class offers a beginners guide to running a live concert, from assembling and checking a PA system, to practical experience mixing live sound for a band. Places must be booked in advance. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £30, and £25 for members.

January 24 and 25, 7pm, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Chequers Inn Comedy Night

Check out some fantastic comedy at Chequers Inn. Amersham’s The Chequers Inn’s monthly comedy club featuring rising stars from across the comedy circuit. Featuring: Kathryn Mather, Mad Ron, Elliot Wengler, and more on the night. For more information call 07780 828 086 or email wengle@live.co.uk. Tickets: £7.

January 24, 8pm, The Chequers Inn, 51 West London Road, Amersham.

Beginners’ Drawing

Running over three consecutive Saturday afternoons, this course will introduce you to beginner drawing techniques- looking at equipment, how to show depth through shading and perspective, and how to draw through identifying shape, form and texture. This workshop is aimed at beginners to drawing, and art in general, and those looking to improve their drawing skill. Students should bring a selection of pencils (H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), an A4 sketch pad, a rubber, a pencil sharpener and a ruler. Places must be booked in advance. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £49 for full course.

January 25, 1:30pm, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Developing Ceramics

This short course in pottery is perfect for beginners, especially those who attended the ‘Hand Building Pottery’ class in September / October. Learn all about the different techniques available to you to create beautiful patterns and textures on your hand-built ceramic work. Places must be booked in advance. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £60 and £50 for members.

February 1, 1:30pm, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

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‘On forest paths’ Song Recital

“On forest paths” – a candlelit recital of English, German and French songs by Frances Stafford (soprano) and Alex Kirk (piano). To include works by Robert and Clara Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Poulenc, Chabrier and Roger Quilter. And maybe something by Robert Burns. For more information call 01628 486 227 or email info@musicinmarlow.org.uk. Tivkets: £10.

January 25, 7:30pm, Christ Church URC, Oxford Road, Marlow.

Run Dorney

Join hundreds of runners at one of the most successful venues for Team GB 2012, be motivated by those champions and go for your half marathon PB. The legendary Eton Dorney, as Dorney Lake was called by London 2012, held 30 events throughout the Olympics and Team GB won a total of 12 medals. Soak up the atmosphere, get inspired and cross the finish line to receive your own Dorney Lake medal. Along with your souvenir medal, a variety of revitalising snacks and drinks to kickstart your recovery awaits you at the finish line. Grab a finisher’s photo on our podium before you leave and watch out for your result within hours of the race. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://go.evvnt.com/567658-0?pid=4840 or email info@purplepatchrunning.com. Tickets: £20.

January 26, 9:45am, Dorney Lake, Eton College Rowing Centre, Court Lane, Dorney.

Sunday Special Workshops

A variety of workshops will be avaiulable at the centre, these include: Tiny Rainbow Fairy Garland with Pippa North. -Still Life coloured Pencils Workshop with Maria Teresa Navarra. -Introduction to Goldwork with Korry’s Little Shop. -Macrame with Tracy Perks. -Print Workshop Inspired by Nature (Etching) with Josephine Whitfield. -Copper Foiled Stained Glass with Caroline Kearsey. -Leatherwork, What a Belter! with Elizabeth Bond. Places must be booked in advance; suitable for adults and students aged 16+. Bring a packed lunch or light lunches can be purchased from the Coffee Bar. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £45 or £40 for members, certain activities cost more on the day.

January 26, 10am, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

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Pottery Throwing Workshop

Learn the basic principles of throwing clay to make cylinders (the basis of most pots). Clay included, plus firing and glazing for one pot. Places must be booked in advance. Bring a packed lunch or light lunches can be purchased from the Coffee Bar. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £60 and £55 for members.

January 26, 10am, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Blacksmithing workshop

Visit a practising blacksmith in his workshop to learn and refine the art of blacksmithing. Class takes place at Nicky’s workshop in Milton Keynes. Call Queens Park Arts Centre for address. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £45 or £40 for members.

January 26, 10am, call QPAC for address.

Turkish Food & Belly Dance

Every Tuesday night at Chanak Turkish Restaurant Bourne End, enjoy the best authentic Turkish cuisine and entertainment provided by our Belly Dancer Tina-Louise. Please book to avoid disappointment. For more information call 01628 529 999.

January 28 to February 24, 7pm, Chanak Turkish Restaurant, The Parade, Bourne End.

Beginners’ Acrylics

Learn the basic techniques of painting with acrylics. This course will give you an introduction to acrylic painting. It is suitable for beginners, those returning to acrylics, or those wanting to try out different techniques with acrylic paint. You will be taught, step- by- step, techniques such as colour mixing, washes, and impasto through painting a range of subjects. For a list of materials to take to the course, please visit our website: www.qpc.org. Places must be booked in advance. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £49 for full course.

January 2 to February 12, 10:30am, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Beginners’ Drawing

This course will introduce you to beginner drawing techniques- looking at equipment, how to show depth through shading and perspective, and how to draw through identifying shape, form and texture. This workshop is aimed at beginners to drawing, and art in general, and those looking to improve their drawing skill. Adults (age 13 years +) Students should bring a selection of pencils (H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), an A4 sketch pad, a rubber, a pencil sharpener and a ruler. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £49 for full course.

January 30, 1pm, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Wizard of Oz

After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home. Along the way she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion who help her on her journey. Including many of the songs from the famous MGM musical. For more information visit https://elgiva.com/shows/wizard-of-oz/ or call 01494 582 900. Tickets: From £16.

January 30 to February 1, 2:30pm and 7:30pm, The Elgiva, St Mary’s Way, Chesham.