Mr Twits’ Mucky Beard Trail

Pick up your FREE copy of our marvellous Mr Twits’ Mucky Beard Trail at the ticket desk. Hunt around the Museum for all the yucky foods that are featured in Roald Dahl’s stories then, once you’ve found them all you can create a truly disgusterous beard for Mr Twit - eurgh! Great for kids to get stuck in and explore the Museum. For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: Free with museum entry.

February 14 to April 3, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

Chiddlers’ Hour: The BFG

Come for songs, craft and play based on storytelling from The BFG. For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: £4 per child, doesn’t include museum entry but this isn’t needed to enjoy the event.

February 14, 10:30am, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

Beginners’ Watercolour

This course will give you an introduction to watercolours. It is suitable for beginners, those returning to using watercolours, or those wanting to try out different techniques. You will learn some of the basic techniques such as blending, washes, and wet on wet to paint a range of subjects. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £49 for full course.

February 15 to 29, 1:30pm, Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury.

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Half-Term at Waddesdon Manor

Join Waddesdon Manor for a fun filled February half term. There’s plenty to keep you busy, from orienteering to a hands-on cookery class. Don your jetpack with Thames valley orienteering club, for a space-themed week of muddy adventures. Find different challenges for all age groups, and collect medals for each route you complete around the grounds. Or try something new and learn new cookery skills, with Waddesdon’s family cookery school. Run by Waddesdon’s professional chefs, create a delicious lunch, plus a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury treats to take home. This jam-packed day is guaranteed to leave children inspired. For more information call 01296 820 414 or email boxoffice@waddesdon.org.uk. Tickets: Free.

February 15 to 23, 10am, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury.

NGS Gardens Open For Charity

Come and enjoy the NGS Snowdrop Festival. 3 acre garden with carpets of snowdrops and hellebores & daffodils may be out. Winter structure. Light refreshments served. Take a short walk and see more snowdrops surrounding C10 Saxon Church and take a tour inside the Church. Private visits also available in February and March. For more information call 01494 862 264. Tickets: £4.

February 15 and 16, 11:30am, Hollydyke House, Little Missenden, Amersham.

Storytelling: Yucky Food

Enjoy Roald Dahl storytelling at the Museum of the world’s No. 1 storyteller. Delight in stories from Roald Dahl’s books that feature some really rather disgusterous food, including Matilda and The BFG. Hold on to your stomachs! Read by our energetic Museum storytellers. Choose to join in if you fancy, or just sit back and relax. Perfect for all ages. For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: Free with museum entry.

February 15, 11:30am and 3pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

Dahl’s Disgusterous Foods Party

Join the Roald Dahl Museum for gloriumptious games and challenges inspired by the revolting foods in Roald Dahl’s stories! You’re sure to have plenty of fun as you get stuck in with everything from flying snozzcumber balloons to building wormy spaghetti! Don’t worry, you won’t have to eat any frightful food! For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: £4 plus museum entry.

February 15, 12pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

Creative writing workshop

The keys to our lives are hidden in our writing. The story reveals the purpose and the proper rhythm of our lives. Join this one day course to explore the abundant pleasures of writing together in a nurturing and creative environment. Guided writing exercises will provide the structure for you to embark upon your unique writing adventure. Everything you need to know is already within you; it just needs you to turn the key. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £15 or £12 for members.

February 16, 10am, Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury.

Yucky Foods Drama Session

Join drama practitioner Amber Dye for a sensational drama workshop. You’ll explore your senses using the yucky foods in Roald Dahl’s stories as inspiration. Along the way you’ll learn some great drama techniques as you create sound for the Twits’ bird pie, guess what’s on Mr Twit’s beard using touch, and imagine your reaction to the taste of a snozzcumber! Blurgh! For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: £4 per child plus museum entry.

February 16, 12pm and 1:30pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

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Roald Dahl’s Writing Hut Talks

Join our talk about the secrets behind this special place and learn some brilliant Roald Dahl facts to impress your friends with. For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: Free with museum entry.

February 16, 1pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden.

The Goose Who Flew

“If I was a goose, who flew, what would I do? Where would I go? I know, do you?” Goose loves the summer, playing with his family and friends – swimming on the rivers, flying above the treetops and singing under the gaze of the full moon. When the days start to become colder, Goose knows it will soon be time to fly south for the winter. But, as his journey begins, things are not as they should be. Down below, a border has appeared and there are barbed wire fences and flashing lights. Using charming storytelling, simple puppetry and an assortment of quirky characters – this delightful new show offers an age appropriate exploration of the issues facing people who seek safety in a new land. Meet Goose and friends after the show. For ages 3-7, on Floor 2. For more information call 01296 382 415 or email hiw@buckscc.gov.uk. Tickets: £4.50.

February 16, 2pm, High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe.

Cooking workshop

Sign up for our exciting cookery workshop this February half term. Get your children inspired to cook with some delicious recipes! Recipes that you will be making include: Passionfruit Sponge Cake, Mini Pizza Tarts, Gazpacho & Croutons. This workshop is suitable for children aged 5-12 years. All recipes, ingredients, cooking equipment and packaging are included. For more information call 07225 128 494 or email rosielines@smartrasberry.com. Tickets: £35.

February 17, 10am, Wycombe High School, Marlow Road, High Wycombe.

Eden’s Eco Guardians

Children are invited to join Eden’s Eco Guardians for a series of fun and interactive eco-friendly workshops this half term. Explore current environmental issues and discover greener choices, and learn how to become more eco-conscious and reduce your impact on the planet. Eden’s Eco Guardians will explore subjects including: Protecting Sea Life, Sustainable Food, Upcycling, Local Wildlife, Sustainable Planting. Children who take part in any of the craft sessions will become an official Eden Eco Guardian and receive an Eco Bag to take their creations home! Newly appointed Eden Eco Guardians can demonstrate their understanding of recycling by helping to sort everyday waste into three labelled apple crates! For more information call 01494 768 068 or email customerservices@edenshopping.co.uk. Tickets: Free.

February 17 to 21, 11am, Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe.

Storytelling with John Kirk

Enjoy an hour-long storytelling session with expert storyteller John Kirk! You’ll be immersed in the wicked world of The Twits as John brings one of Roald’s most brilliant stories to life. Whether you’re a budding storyteller or you simply love sitting back and listening to story, you’re sure to enjoy yourself in this fun-filled, interactive session. You’ll even have the chance to ask John any questions at the end! For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: £4 in addition to museum entry.

February 17, 12pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

Roald Dahl’s Writing Hut Talks

Join our talk about the secrets behind this special place and learn some brilliant Roald Dahl facts to impress your friends with. For more information call 01494 892 192. Tickets: Free with museum entry.

February 17, 1pm, The Roald Dahl Museum, 81-83 High St, Great Missenden.

Workshops for Children

Various workshops for children at the Queens Parks Arts Centre. These include yoga, pottery throwing, watercolour painting and many other activities. For more information call 01296 424 332 or email info@qpc.org. Tickets: £24 or £20 members.

February 17 to 21, 10am, Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury.

Press Photography

This interactive session aims to prepare the audience for when they encounter a newsworthy event. For more information call 01494 774 069. Tickets: £3.

February 18, 8pm, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham.