November
05: ‘Circle Dance’ in Lane End Village Hall, come and join in to some gentle dancing to beautiful music from around the world, new dancers always welcome, £4 a session – 01235 520608.
05: Archeology in Marlow – The Thames Discovery Programme and the Archeology of the Thames Foreshore at Liston Hall, 20:00, non members £4.
05+06: ‘Hedge Laying’ at Hughenden Manor, learn about the Chiltern’s style of hedge laying, £50 for the two day course, 10:00-16:00 – 01494 755573.
07: Marlow FC v Taunton Town League Match at Oaktree Road, Marlow 15:00.
07: ‘Cookham Scouts Group Fireworks’, Grove Island, Odney Lane, Cookham SL6 9SR from 17:30, bonfire lighting at 18:00, fireworks at 19:00. £5 in advance, £6 on the night. Contact keith-le-page@hotmail.com or www.cookham.com
07: ‘Cookham Dean bonfire & fireowrks party’, 17:00-21:00, lantern ceremony at 18:00, Cookham Dean Village Green
07: ‘Firework Night Celebration’ at Crowne Plaza Marlow, with fireworks over the lake, live music and a selection of food and drink, £12.50 adult, £5.50 child, £30 family (2+2), 18:30 – 01628 496800.
07: Christ Church Music in Marlow presents from the Royal College of Music ‘Theresa Yu’ in a classical recital of music by Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Granados at Christ Church URC, Oxford Road, 19:30, £8 – 01628 486227.
10: Careers Bucks –Marlow Support Group – ‘Prevention Matters and Information on other Support Services’ at the Community Lounge, Brooke Furmston Place, Little Marlow Road, 10:00-12:00 – 0300 777 2722.
10: ‘Marlow Jazz Club – Rare meeting of Two Fire Saxophonists, Karen Sharp & Vasilis Xenopoulos at Royal British Legion, £8.
12-14: Marlow Players presents ‘Unseen Academicals’, Shelley Theatre, Marlow, 20.00. Tickets from Marlow Information Centre, adult £12, under 12 £5.00.
12: ‘Monthly Tea Dance’ by the Marlow Community Association, 14.00-16.00, Liston Hall.
12+13: ‘Hedge Laying’ at Hughenden Manor, learn about the Chiltern’s style of hedge laying, £50 for the two day course, 10:00-16:00 – 01494 755573.
13: ‘The Comedy Club’ at Crowne Plaza, back by popular demand, A night of comedy with chicken and chunky chips in a basket, £29 per person, over 18’s only, 19:00-00:30 – 01628 496800.
13-22: Brakspear Jazz and Blues Festival: wwwbrakspear.co.uk/jazzandblues
14: ‘Diwali’ join us to celebrate the festival of lights with Rangoli patterns, lantern making and puppets at River and Rowing Museum, Henley, 11:00-15:00, free with admission.
14: ‘Chiltern Camerata’ a Concert of Concertos at Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham, 19:30, £12, under 18’s free tickets from the Marlow Information – 01628 483597.
14: ‘Cookham Bridge Rotary Club presents London Welsh Male Voice Choir at the school hall, Eton College, 19.00. Tickets from £20 – 01753 868449.
16: ‘The Marlow Society – Talk on “Current Research WWI” at the Garden Room, Liston Hall, 19:30.
17: Marlow FC v Winchester City League match at Oaktree Road, Marlow, 15:00.
19: Free parking in Marlow all day.
19: ‘Marlow Switch On & Shop’ from 18:00, switching on of the lights and late night shopping in Marlow.
19: ‘Supper Talk – Stories in Stone’ with Dr Jill Eyers at St Katharine’s, Parmoor, have you ever held a rock or a fossil and wondered what’s its story? Jill will unlock the mysteries of how to read the stories in these objects, £17.50 includes a 2 course supper, 19:30, to book call – 01494 881037.
20: ‘Blame it on the Boogie Tribute Night’ at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, a dinner with top UK tribute acts, re-living the disco days of the 70s and 80s, £29 per person, includes a 2 course dinner followed by music until 00:30, from 19:00 – 01628 496800.
20- 22: ‘Three day Christmas Market ‘, Market Place, Henley-on-Thames
21: ‘St John the Baptist Autumn Fayre’, from 10:00 in Cookham Dean Village Hall
21: ‘Christ Church Music in Marlow – Autumn Season’ young musicians from the Chiltern Academy Chamber groups and other small ensembles, at Christ Church URC, Oxford Road, 19:30 – 01628 486227.
21: Marlow Choral Society presents ‘Alexander’s Feast’ by George Frideric Handel at All Saints Church, Marlow, 19.30. Tickets £13 from Marlow Information Centre.
21: ‘ Inner Wheel Charity Christmas Fayre’, in aid of Iain Rennie and other Inner Wheel Charities, 10:30-15:30, Liston Hall, Marlow, with raffle drawn at 13:00, lots of stalls and gifts on offer.
21+22: ‘Hearing Dogs Christmas Market’ at The Grange, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, 11:00-20:00, adults £5, concessions £3, 11:00-16:00 on the Sunday.
22: ‘Christmas Market’ at Crowne Plaza Marlow, get ready for Christmas with fabulously festive stalls, selling original gifts, decorations and scrumptious food, with carol singers, mulled wine and mince pies, free admission, 11:00-16:00.
22: ‘Big Band Concert’, in aid of The Heart Rehabilitation Organisation of Berkshire, with the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Big Band. 19:30 at The Bourne End Community Centre, Wakemand Rd, Bourne End. Tickets £12 including coffee/tea & mince pies – rodjcrouch@tiscali.co.uk – 01628 671503
24: ‘The Marlow Society – Treasures of the County Museum’ by Will Phillips in the Main Hall, Liston Hall, 19:30.
25: ‘Victorian Christmas Wreath Making’ at Hughenden Manor, ever wondered how the professionals make those stunning Christmas Wreaths? Get in to the festive spirit and create something special this Christmas, all materials provided, 11:00-14:00, £35 to book a place call 01494 755573.
26: Talk by Henry Olonga (International cricketer) at Sir William Borlase School, 20:00.
26: ‘BBO Big Band at Marlow Royal British Legion 20:15.
27-29: ‘Wycombe Arts Christmas Show’ at Hughenden Manor hosts the Wycombe Arts Council’s annual Christmas Show. Join us for exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, glass and felt and see if you can find the perfect Christmas present, 11:00-15:00.
28: ‘Marlow Transition Town Community Market’ local crafts and produces, refreshments available at Liston Hall, 09:30-13:00.
28: Marlow FC v Bishops Cleeve, League Match at Oaktree Road, Marlow 15:00.
28: ‘Music and Wine’ at the Pop Up Wine Bar, in Café Copia, 77 High Street, Wine from 20:30 and music from 21:30-11:30, £5.
28: ‘Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch on’, 16:30 at the Town Hall, live music and entertainment
28:: ‘Visit Santa for free’ in the Nicholson’s Centre, Maidenhead – www.enjoymaidenhead.com
28 Nov – 26 Dec: ‘Free Weekend Parking’ in Maidenhead
28: ‘Cookham Christmas Fayre’, Moor Hall, Cookham, 11:00-16:00, in aid of Elizabeth House – www.cookhamfayre.co.uk
December
01: Tea Dance at Flackwell Heath Community Centre 14:00-16:00 £5 per person.
01: ‘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!
01 Dec -01Jan: ‘T’was the Night Before Christmas and all through the manor……’ come and explore the joy of the holiday season at Hughenden Manor as we walk you through this literary family favourite. There’s even a special trail for children, 10:00-15:00 – free but normal admission applies – 01494 755573.
01 Dec -01Jan: ‘Christmas Trail’ at Hughenden Manor, throughout the Christmas period, children can follow our outdoor festive themed trail, 10:00-15:00 – free but normal admission applies – 01494 755573.
01-24: Living Advent Calendar: Various locations, please check details on the following sites: Henley – www.livingadventcalendar.co.uk – Windsor & Eton – www.windsorobserver.co.uk/advent – Maidenhead – www.enjoymaidenhead.com (mini events from 17:00 for approx. 20 minutes)
02: ‘West Wycombe Festive Fayre’
02+04+05: ‘Marlow Music Makers Christmas Concert’, Christchurch United Reformed Church, in aid of Helen & Douglas House. Tickets £10 from Leightons Insight opticians, Marlow – 01628484618/01494883392.
03: ‘Circle Dance’ in Lane End Village Hall, come and join in to some gentle dancing to beautiful music from around the world, new dancers always welcome, £4 a session – 01235 520608.
03: ‘Marlow Late Night Shopping Night’ 18:00-21:00, stalls and Christmas activities will be lining the High Street.
03+10+17+24: ‘Late Night shopping’ in Maidenhead – www.enjoymaidenhead.com
04: Henley Christmas Festival 17:00-21:00, Market Place, Henley-on-Thames
04: ‘Christmas in the Village’ organised by Lane End Parish Council, come and see the Christmas lights being switched on, then return to Lane End Village Hall for carols, music by local school children and Lane End Players will entertain you with their ‘Mummers’ play, light refreshments, 18:30-20:30 free event.
05: ‘Art on the High Street’, Maidenhead Town Centre – www.enjoymaidenhead.com
05+06/12+13: ‘Cliveden Christmas Trail, Father Christmas has left some little presents around our gardens. Follow his fun packed festive activity trail to find some early stocking fillers, 10:00-14:30, £5 per child plus normal admission – 01628 605069.
05: Marlow FC v Shortwood United League Match at Oaktree Road, Marlow 15:00.
05:: ‘Visit Santa for free’ in the Nicholson’s Centre, Maidenhead
05: ‘Christmas Table Centrepieces’ at River & Rowing Museum, workshop designed for anyone who likes to use their imagination when decorating their home at Christmas, a display will be given by an experienced ‘Bluebells’ florist. A selection of material will be available to choose from to make a unique piece to take home, £45 includes all materials, 10:00-13:00 – 01491 415600.
05+06: ‘Lacey’s Christmas Fayre Weekend’ at Lacey’s Family Farm, Lane End, HP14 3LP, 10:00-16:00, local produce, gifts, wreaths, Christmas trees and more.
05: ‘Lane End Christmas Fayre’ at Lane End Community Centre, 13:00-15:00.
05+06: ‘Victorian Christmas Market’ at Hughenden Manor, come and explore a Dickensian Christmas market with strolling carolers, traditional fair and handmade gifts, 11:00-15:00 free but normal admission applies.
06: Free parking in Marlow all day
06: ‘ Cookham Christmas Street Fayre’, Cookham High street 12:00-16:00
06: ‘Santa Fun Run’, Higginson Park, Marlow – www.santasfunrun.org – 01628 476610
07+08: ‘Christmas Workshop Wreath Making’ at Cliveden, make you own beautiful Christmas wreath using fresh foliage from Cliveden Estate. We provide the greenery and expert tuition, but also have items to buy on the day to add to you wreath, Mon- 13:30-16:00, Tues – 10:00-12:30 + 13:30-16:00, £35 – 01628 605069.
08: ‘Macular Society – Technology to Enable you to Read and Write Again’ at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road, High Wycombe, 14:00-16:00 – 01753 885312.
08: ‘Marlow Jazz Club’ The Willie Garnett Big Band at the Royal British Legion, £8
09: ‘Oh What a Night Tribute Night’ at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, a night of top class entertainment with our incredibly popular and entertaining tribute acts, £32.95 per person includes a 2 course meal, followed by music until 01:00, from 19:00 – 01628 496800
10: ‘Monthly Tea Dance’ by the Marlow Community Association, 14.00-16.00, Liston Hall.
11-02 Jan: ‘Peter Pan’ Pantomime at Wycombe Swan Theatre.
11-13: ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ in Maidenhead, Fri & Sat 10:00-19:00, Sunday 14:00-17:30, Christmas Tree service at 18:00
12: ‘Community Lantern Parade – The Carnival of Animals’ – from 16:30 at Maidenhead Town Hall with lantern making workshops in the run up to the event.
12: ‘Reindeer & Reindeer Racing’, 10: 00 – 16:00, Santa and his reindeer on Maidenhead high street and Nicholson’s shopping centre
12+13: ‘Cliveden Christmas Trail, Father Christmas has left some little presents around our gardens. Follow his fun packed festive activity trail to find some early stocking fillers, 10:00-14:30, £5 per child plus normal admission – 01628 605069.
12: ‘Christmas Glass Painting’ at the River and Rowing Museum, Henley, 10:30-12:30, 7-11 years, £8 – 01491 415600
12: ‘Marlow Town Band – Annual Christmas Concert’ at All Saints Parish Church, 15:00-16:30.
13+20: ‘Carol Singing at Hughenden Manor’ join local choirs and sing the festive songs of the season 11:00-15:00, free event but normal admission applies.
13+20: ‘Santa’s Grotto’ on Maidenhead High street, from 11:00 to 15:00
14-24: ‘ Gift Wrapping’, available Nicholsons’s Centre, Maidenhead
16: ‘Rock the 80s and 90s Tribute Night’ at Crowne Plaza, Marlow, A night of top class entertainment with a popular and entertaining tribute acts, bring your friends along to rock your favourite tracks of the 80s and 90s, £32.95 includes a 2 course dinner followed by music until 01:00, starts 19:00 – 01628 496800.
17: ‘Carols on the Causeway, Marlow, 18:30.
17: ‘Maidenhead Concert Band Charity Concert’, Norden Farm, 19:45 – www.nordenfarm.org – 01628 788997
19+20: ‘Cliveden Christmas Trail, Father Christmas has left some little presents around our gardens. Follow his fun packed festive activity trail to find some early stocking fillers, 10:00-14:30, £5 per child plus normal admission – 01628 605069.
19: Marlow FC v Tiverton Town FC at Oak Tree Road, 15:00.
19: ‘Music and Wine’ at the Pop Up Wine Bar, in Café Copia, 77 High Street, Wine from 20:30 and music from 21:30-11:30, £5.
19: ‘Come as yourself and leave as an elf!’, trail around Maidenhead town centre to become and elf for a day – www.enjoymaidenhead.com
19: ‘Maveriskcs Christmas Panto is here! – The Brothers Claus’, 14:30 and 18:30, £5 per ticket, OAP’s free, raffles, drinks, snack bar and prizes at Flackwell Health Community Centre – reservations at www.themavericks.org.uk
20: ‘Maveriskcs Christmas Panto is here! – The Brothers Claus’, 14:30, £5 per ticket, OAP’s free, raffles, drinks, snack bar and prizes at Flackwell Health Community Centre – reservations at www.themavericks.org.uk
26: ‘Cookham Dean’s Boxing Day Games’, start at 10am- organise your team, entry fee £25 per team of 8 – 01628 482201
29: Free parking in Marlow all day.
