May
23 Apr – 30 May: ‘Wycombe Arts Festival’ tickets available from the Marlow, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough Information Centre’s (where programmes are available) or by calling 01628 483597 – www.wycombeartsfestival.org
05-12: ‘Spring Wild Flower Walk’ at Cliveden, a free walk through the gardens and beyond to take a close up look at the Wild flowers that bloom here in late spring, 14:00-16:00, free event, but normal admission applies.
06: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Fire 350’ contemporary accounts of The Great Fire of London, 1666 John Alexander at Hughenden Parish Church, 20:00, £10, tickets from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
06+07: Wycombe Arts Festival ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ by Lane End Players at Lane End Village Hall, 20:00, £10/£8/£6 from – 01494 880662.
07: ‘Marlow May Fayre’ in Higginson Park, to raise money for local charities and causes, stalls, rides, games, live music, a real ale tent, 10:00-17:00, thousands of rubber ducks will be launched in to the Thames at 15:30 for the traditional ‘Family Duck Race’ www.marlowroundtable.co.uk
07: Wycombe Arts Festival – South Bucks Children’s Book Group present ‘Stories from Unusual Places’ with Author/illustrator James Mayhew at St John Ambulance Centre, High Wycombe, 14:00-16:00, £5 from 01494 446849.
07: ‘Marlow May Fayre’, 10:00-17:00, Higginson Park – family day to raise monies for local charities
07: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Chiltern Music academy Choral Concert’ at All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe, 19:00, £6 students £2 tickets on door.
08: ‘Grant and Stone Marlow 5’ at Higginson Park, Marlow 09:30 – www.handycrossrunners.co.uk
08: Wycombe Arts Festival ‘Fairest Isle’ a programme of brilliant but underrated works by English composers, performed by the Keats Quartet at Trinity United Reformed Church, High Wycombe, 19:30, £12, student/child £5, tickets from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
09: ‘Boutique Cinema “Bridge of Spies” at Claytons Marlow, sit back and sip a cocktail or grab some food on a comfy leather sofa and enjoy a film on a big screen, caters for 25 people, 20:00, booking recommended – 01628 488404.
10: Marlow & District Horticultural Society – The productive cut in your own garden (garden flowers) by Chris Day at Liston Hall, 20:00-22:00 – 01628 486206.
10: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘A Private View’ intimate private after hours of this historic Manor House at Hughenden Manor, 17:00, £10 to include tea and biscuits, tickets from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
12: ‘Marlow Archaeological Society – Buildings Archaeology: New Evidence at Hampton Court Palace – Deirdre Forde (followed by AGM) at Liston Hall, SL7 1DD, 20:00, £4, members £3, students £1.50 – 01628 523895.
12: ’Spring Flower Walk’ at Cliveden, 14:00-16:00, free event but normal admission applies, to book call 0844 249 1895.
13: ‘Ultimate 80’s Tribute Night’ at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, featuring top ‘West End Stars! Includes a 2 course dinner followed by disco until 00:30, £32 per person – 01628 496860.
13: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Folk’ Gilmore & Roberts’ at St Lawrence Church, West Wycombe, 20:00, £10 from the Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
14: Marlow & District Horticultural Society – Plant Sale at Liston Hall.
14: The Marlow Society ‘Town Walk’ meet at Marlow Museum at 10:30, 01628 482754.
14: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Spring Concert’ Wycombe Sinfonia at all Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe, 19:30, £12/£10 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
14: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Historic West Wycombe Walk’ starts from the Old Garden Centre Car Park, West Wycombe, no charge, 11:00-13:00.
14: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Afternoon Tea Concert’ with music by Gabriel Faure at All Saints Parish Church, Marlow, 15:00, £10 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
14: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Weekend’ French version of ‘Hay Fever’ by Noel coward at Bourne End Community Centre, 20:00, £12/36 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597
14: ‘Maidenhead Choral Society Concert’, 19:30, St Lukes Church, Maidenhead, performing Beethoven’s Mss in C, Pergolesi’s Manificat & Handel’s Ode toQueen Anne.
14: Teatime Concert of Music by Gabriel Fauré: Marlow Choral Society presents Fauré’s Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, conducted by Chris Grant, 15:00, All Saints’ Church, The Causeway, Marlow, SL7 2AA. Tickets £10 (includes tea and cake) from Runners’ Retreat in Marlow, Marlow Information Centre in Marlow Library, www.marlowchoralsociety.org.uk/BoxOffice and on the door.
14+15: ‘National Mills Weekend’ celebrate the annual festival of our milling heritage and visit our lovely restored smock windmill – Lacey Green Windmill, Nr Princes Risborough, £2, children £1, Saturday 14:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00.
15: ‘Great British Tennis Weekend Family Open Afternoon’, Marlow tennis club from 14:00, free, www.marlowtennisclub.co.uk
15:’ Antiques & Tea’ cream tea and antiques valuation event at Danesfield House Hotel, 13:00-15:00 + 15:00-17:00, raising funds for Rennie Grove Hospice (formerly Iain Rennie) £20, includes a cream tea and valuation of two items by Amersham Auction Rooms (further items can be valued at £5 each – 01628 471483 / 07932 624283.
15: ‘Pann Mill Open Day’ The Rye, High Wycombe 11:00-17:00 as part of the National Mills Weekend, a chance to see the mill in operation.
15: ‘Maidenhead Rowing Club Junior Regatta’, www.maidenheadrc.org.uk for more details
15: Chiltern Camerata 20th Anniversary “Springfest” music for all ages at King’s Church, Amersham, HP6 6LX, 16:30, £10, under 18’s free, tickets from the Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
15: ‘Try Tennis for Free!’ (Families, kids, adults) at Marlow Tennis Club, Marlow Sports Club, SL7 2AE 14:00-17:00, book at bit.ly/1RDmfn2
15: Wycombe Arts Festival – Taplow Girls Choir’ at Christ Church, Marlow, 19:30, £10 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
15: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘A Concert of Light Music’ in Pigotts Main Barn, North Dean, followed by afternoon tea, 15:00, free admission.
15: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Sunday Recital’ with James Dutton, Flute, Mina Milette, Piano at All Saints Church, Marlow, 15:00, free.
16: ‘Boutique Cinema “He Named me Malala” at Claytons Marlow, sit back and sip a cocktail or grab some food on a comfy leather sofa and enjoy a film on a big screen, caters for 25 people, 20:00, booking recommended – 01628 488404.
17: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘What’s going on in Russia Today?’ views and values of ordinary Russians at Oasis, George Street (entrance via Baker Street), High Wycombe, 19:30 for 19:45, £5 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
17-21: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’, Maidenhead Operatic Society, from 19:30, at the Desborough suite, Maidenhead.
18: Wycombe Arts Festival ‘Stanley Spencer: His Life and Paintings’ at High Wycombe Library, 14:00, £3 on the door.
18: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Spring Concert – Marlow Community Choir at Borlase’ at Sir William Borlase Grammar School Theatre, Marlow, 19:30, doors open 19:00, £13/£11 from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
18: ‘British Red Cross Spring Fair’, at Taplow Court, Berry Hill, nr Maidenhead, SL6 0ER, 10:00-16:00, Admission including tour of Taplow Court £8, variety of stalls and house tours all day, www.redcross.org.uk/springfairtaplowcourt
18: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe, 19:30, £30.50/ £15.50 from 01494 512000.
19: ‘A Very Special Stained Glass Window’ Mike Payne for the Four Seasons at Liston Hall, 14:30, £2.
19: ‘Vegetable Garden Workshop’ at Cliveden, we’ll cover everything from seed sowing under glass and outdoors, pricking out, planting and much more, free event but normal admission applies, 11:00- 12:30 to book call 0844 249 1895.
19-21: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Richard III by William Shakespeare’ presented by Fourways Theatre Company, ‘British Summer Open Air Production, Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill, 19:30 with a matinee performance at 14:30 on Saturday 21st, £14/£12, family £40 from 01494 522722.
20: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Wycombe History on Film’ at The Riverside, St Mary’s Street, High Wycombe, 19:30, £2 on the door.
20: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Festival Jazz’ five star swing big band in association with Marlow Jazz Club at Royal British Legion, Marlow, 20:00, £10, from Marlow Information Centre – 01628 483597.
20-22: ’Fawley Hill Steam and Vintage Fair’, 10:00-17:00, Fawley Hill RG9 6JA, 01491 574873 and www.fawleyhill.co.uk for more details
21: Marlow & District Horticultural Society – Plant Sale at Liston Hall. 10:30-12:00
21+ 22:’Dawn Chorus with Breakfast’ at Cliveden, 5.30-8.30am, free event but normal admission applies, to book call 0844 249 1895.
21: ‘Rock the Moor’ – Family friendly 80’s festival – Cookham.
21: ‘Ranger Walks’ at Hughenden Manor, discover the beauty of spring flowers on a guided walk around the estate with our ranger, £4 per person plus normal admission, 10:00-12:00 to book call – 01494 755573.
21: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Junior Concert’ of the Chiltern Music Academy at Wycombe High School, 14:00, £6, students £2 on the door.
21: ‘Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Ukelele Evening’ in conjunction with Marlow Ukelele Group at Royal British Legion, Marlow, 19:30, free admission.
21/22+28: ‘Dawn Chorus with Breakfast’ at Cliveden, 05:30-08:30, guided walk through the woods to seek out early morning birdsong, finishing in the Orangery Café for a hearty breakfast, £25 – 0844 2491895.
22: Wycombe Arts Festival’ High Wycombe Music Centre Chamber Concert’ at The Oak Room, Town Hall, High Wycombe, 19:00 – www.bucksmusic.org or on door.
22: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Afternoon Bassoon Recital’ at Large Learning Room, High Wycombe Museum, 14:30, £5 on the door.
23: ‘Boutique Cinema “Star Wars – the Force Awakens” at Claytons Marlow, sit back and sip a cocktail or grab some food on a comfy leather sofa and enjoy a film on a big screen, caters for 25 people, 20:00, booking recommended – 01628 488404.
25-28: Wycombe Arts Festival – ‘Richard III by William Shakespeare’ presented by Fourways Theatre Company, ‘British Summer Open Air Production, Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill, 19:30, £14/£12, family £40 from 01494 522722.
26: ‘Garden Gift Experience’ at Cliveden, £100 to spend a day with the Head Gardener, 10:30-16:30, to book call 0844 249 1895.
28: ‘Marlow Transition Town Community Market’ local crafts and produces, refreshments available at Liston Hall, 09:30-13:00.
28:’Dawn Chorus with Breakfast’ at Cliveden, 5.30-8.30am, free event but normal admission applies, to book call 0844 249 1895.
28: Hambleden Concerts, Archaeus Quartet & Nicholas Roberts (cello), The Parish of St Mary the Virgin, 19:30 £15.
28 May – 05 Jun: ‘Moulding Madness’ half tern fun at Hughenden Manor, kids can learn about conservation in a new way, help restore Hughenden’s library ceiling, create new plaster mouldings from plaster of Paris and decorate them gothic style, £3 per child plus normal admission – 01494 755573.
30: ‘Bank Holiday Monday Family Fun Day’ at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity, fire engines, firemen, live music, BBQ, bouncy castles, face painting and more with special appearance from Star Wars R2D2, from 12:00, free admission.
30+31: ‘Tree climbing with the Big Tree Climbing Company’, at Cliveden, various times available from 10:30, £18.50, to book call 0844 249 1895.
31: ‘Bonanza Block – Printing’ at the River & Rowing Museum, Henley, create your own block-prints using a range of materials, for 4-7 year olds, £8.50, 10:30-12:30.
June
01: ‘The Wonderful World of Watercolour’ at the River and Rowing Museum, Henley, develop your landscape watercolour techniques, 13-16 years, £8.50, 14:00-16:00.
01: ‘Wild Wednesday – Kings and Queens’, at Cliveden, 11:00-15:00, to book call 0844 249 1895.
02: ‘Circle Dance in Lane End Village Hall, HP14 3EY, 14:00-16:00, come and join in for some gentle dancing to beautiful music from around the world, £4 no experience or partner needed – 01235 520608.
02: ‘Fabulous Fashion’ at the River and Rowing Museum, Henley, create your own fabulous fashions, stage a catwalk show and join the paparazzi by adding your image to our selfie gallery, get dressed up in your finest and strike a pose, 10:30-16:00, free with admission.
02: ‘The Great Big Tree Climb’ at Hughenden Manor, two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic tree, enter a trees canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times, £20 per person to book visit – www.bigtreeclimbing.co.uk
07: ‘Rebellion Brewery Open Night’, all ales currently being brewed available on the night. Talks also given on brewing history and methods, 19.00-21.30, Bencombe Farm, Marlow Bottom, SL7 3LT. All welcome, £12.50pp, BBQ all year round!
07: ‘Marlow & District Wine Circle – AGM followed by Ploughman’s Supper’, we are a social club who have an interest of wine and beer, at Liston Hall, 20:00-22:00 – 07882 102179.
07: Tea Dance at Flackwell Heath Community Centre, 14:00-16:00, £5 per person – 07891 614491.
08-11: ‘Comedy of Errors’ by the Chiltern Shakespeare Company, Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SG. Open air theatre, tickets from £16, www.chiltern-shakespeare.co.uk / 01494 473559
11: ‘Art on the Street’, Maidenhead High Street, www.enjoymaidenhead.com
11+12: ‘Marlow Town Regatta and Festival’ enclosure badges from the Marlow Information Centre, Marlow Library, Institute Road – 01628 483597.
11-26: ‘Bucks Open Studio’
12: The Marlow Society “Forgotten Marlow Walk” meet at the Marlow Museum, 14:30 – 01628 482 754.
12: ‘One Night only’ – Concert in Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SG. Pop Goes the Choir will support Wynne & Mark LLewelyn to produce a varied programme from modern classics to light opera, 19:00, grounds open from 16:30 for picnics, tickets £25 – www.onenightonly.org.uk / www.chiltern-shakespeare.co.uk / 01494 473559
14: Marlow & District Horticultural Society – David Austin Roses, their history, varieties, breeding & care by Edwin Rye at Liston Hall, 20:00-10:00 – 01628 486206.
14: ‘Macular Society High Wycombe Support Group – Update on Bucks NHS Trust Eye Clinic by Stephanie Hartley at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road, High Wycombe, 14:00-16:00.
15-18: ‘Comedy of Errors’ by the Chiltern Shakespeare Company, Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SG. Open air theatre, tickets from £16, www.chiltern-shakespeare.co.uk / 01494 473559
15-25: ‘ Twelfth Night’ by Reading between the Lines Theatre Company, Mill Meadows Putting Green, Henley, www.readingbetweenthelines.co.uk
16: ‘Marlow Archaeological Society – The Medieval Greyfriars Excavations at Westgate, Oxford – Ben Ford at Liston Hall, SL7 1DD, 20:00, £4, members £3, students £1.50 – 01628 523895.
17: ‘The Official Comedy Club, at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, back by popular demand, the perfect Father’s Day Gift, chicken and chips in a basket, followed by a disco until 00:30, £29 per adult, (over 18’s only) £19 comedy only – no food, 19:00, 01628 496860.
18: Marlow Regatta – Dorney Lake.
18: ‘Scouts Cookham Village Fair’, 11:00-16:00, Cookham Moor
18: ‘Meet the Beekeepers’ at Hughenden Manor, learn all about the fascinating honey giving creatures, our volunteers even make candles from the hive produce and these will be available to purchase , there’s even a bee themed trail for the kids to follow, 11:00-16:00, free event but normal admission applies – 01494 755573.
19: ‘Father’s Day Den Building’ at Hughenden Manor, kids can team up with their fathers to see who can make the best den with our ranger, £5 per person, plus normal admission, 11:00-13:00 to book call 01494 755573.
21: The Marlow Society – “Nuffield and Ewelme” visit Nuffield in the morning followed by lunch at The Shepherds Hut, visit to St Mary the Virgin, Ewelme PM, 10:00, early booking essential – 01628 476610.
23: ‘Are you Married? Or do you live in Maidenhead?’ supper talk with Richard Poad at St Katharine’s, Parmoor, this enigmatic question is the introduction to centuries of gossip and scandal in what promises to be a highly entertaining evening, bring your own drink, 19:30, £17.50 for 2 course supper, to book call 01494 881037.
23: European Referendum
24: ‘Fuhaar Indian Arts and Crafts market’, Maidenhead High Street & Nicholsons centre, www.enjoymaidenhead.com
25: ‘Marlow Transition Town Community Market’ local crafts and produces, refreshments available at Liston Hall, 09:30-13:00.
25: ’Rock Bottom’ in Marlow Bottom, live music and entertainment for the whole family, tickets from £10, children under 5 free – www.marlowrockbottom.co.uk
25: Hambleden Concerts, Camden Choir – conductor Julian Williamson with organist, The Parish of St Mary the Virgin, 19:30, £15.
26: ‘Ranger Walks’ at Hughenden Manor, discover the beauty of spring flowers on a guided walk around the estate with our ranger, £4 per person plus normal admission, 10:0-12:00 to book call – 01494 755573.
29– 03 Jul: Henley Royal Regatta.
30-2 Jul: ‘Marlow Music Makers – 70 years of song’, 19:30, ChristChurch United reformed Church, Oxford Rd, Marlow. Tickets £10 incl. wine & light refreshments available from Leightons Insight Opticians, Marlow High St, 01494 883392, 01628 484618
July
03: ‘Cookham Dean Tennis & Croquet Day’, www.cookhamdean.net
05: ‘Summertime garden tours’ at Cliveden, 14:00-15:00, to book call 0844 249 1895.
05: ‘Rebellion Brewery Open Night’, all ales currently being brewed available on the night. Talks also given on brewing history and methods, 19.00-21.30, Bencombe Farm, Marlow Bottom, SL7 3LT. All welcome, £12.50pp, BBQ all year round!
05: ‘Exclusive evening garden tour and National Trust supper’ at Cliveden, 18:15-21:30, to book call 0844 249 1895.
07: ‘Garden Gift Experience’ at Cliveden, £100 to spend a day with the Head Gardener, 10:30-16:30, to book call 0844 249 1895.
08: ‘Big Camp’ at Cliveden, 16:00-23:00, to book call 0844 249 1895.
06-10: Henley Festival
14: ‘Marlow Archaeological Society –Marlow Bridge has fallen down! Who will put it up again?-Keith Parry’, Liston Hall, SL7 1DD, 20:00, £4, members £3, students £1.50 – 01628 523895.
14-17: ‘ Art in Action’, Waterperry Gardens, Oxford, www.artinaction.org.uk
