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Friday May 29
FOOD: Taste and find out about locally produced food in Hughenden Manor's walled garden, 11am to 3pm. Fun for all ages. Normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed. Contact the Estate Office on 01494 755573.
Saturday May 30
CHILDREN'S EVENT: Holiday activity for children at Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury, 11am to 3pm. May Flowers and Windmills. Family drop-in, small charge per child, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 01295 331441.
GARDENS: 3 Jubilee Cottages at Verney Junction open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Mid terrace garden divided into rooms with vegetables, greenhouses, orchard, borders. From 2pm to 6pm, £2.50 admission, teas. For more gardens pick up a yellow NGS booklet from TICs or Libraries.
JUMBLE: Jumble sale at Buckland Village Hall, starts at 2pm.
EXHIBITION: in the Library Room at Wendover. Pen and ink drawings of Wendover and the surrounding countryside by local cartoonist and artist Bryan Reading. Bryan has produced cartoons for the Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Punch, Private Eye and many other publications. All proceeds to The Friends of St Mary's, a registered charity dedicated to the preservation and upkeep of Wendover's beautiful and historic parish church. The exhibition commences at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm.
Sunday May 31
WALK: With Aylesbury and District Ramblers. Meet at 10am Great Kimble. Park and meet at lay-by near church. Hilly route. No pub stop; bring packed lunch. Sorry, no dogs as we will pass cattle and sheep. 10-13 miles strenuous. For more information ring Rowland Gadsden on 01296 437011 (after 8 pm).
GARDENS: East Claydon and Verney Junction Gardens - three gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. From 2pm to 6pm, £3.50 combined admission, teas.
GARDENS: Nether Winchenden House gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. 5 acres of rare shrubs and trees, hedges, herbaceous borders. From 2pm to 5.50pm, £3 admission.
GARDENS: Quainton gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Three varied gardens, plus Parish Church for teas and working windmill. From 2pm to 6pm, £3.30 admission, teas. For more gardens pick up a yellow NGS booklet from TICs or Libraries.
Tuesday June 2
WORKSHOP: SPACE (Support and Care Through Relationship Issues) is holding a series of three workshops on Learning to Listen. First one this evening, further sessions on June 9 and 16. For more information and location call 01296 432769.
Wednesday June 3
TALK: Free lunchtime talk at 12.30pm on Victorian Aylesbury, at Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury. For more information call 01295 331441.
HOUSE TOUR: At Claydon House. Visitors will be given the opportunity of finding out more about The Grand Staircase with a variety of information and displays and a talk by the house staff and volunteers. Normal admission charges - no extra charge, booking not needed. More information from Philip Warner on 01296 730349.
Thursday June 4
TRIP: Visit to the Royal British Legion poppy factory in Richmond, with the Aylesbury Society, 1.30pm. Places still available. Call Mary-Ann Evans on 421840.
WALK: With Aylesbury and District Ramblers. Meet at 10am. Park and meet at Wigginton recreation grounds, near Greyhound Pub. Walking to Cholesbury and surrounding area. Optional pub stop at end. 6 miles leisurely. For more information ring Ken Barry on 01525 372036.
Saturday June 6
PLANTS: Rare and Unusual Plant Fair at Waddesdon Plant Centre, 10am to 4pm, free. Normal admission charges apply to Waddesdon Manor. An opportunity to meet smaller growers and nurseries whose unusual ranges of plants are rarely seen in large garden centres. Also on tomorrow, Sunday June 7.
OPEN MIC: At the Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury, 8pm. If you've a talent you'd like to share with others, why not join us for an evening of music, comedy, poetry and magic. An acoustic evening only. Box office: 01296 424332.
Sunday June 7
GARDENS: Cublington gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. 4 varied gardens. From 2pm to 6pm, £4 combined admission, teas.
GARDENS: Little Missenden gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme.5 varied gardens, including Manor House 9 acres. From 2pm to 6pm, £4 combined admission.
GARDENS: Long Crendon gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. 8 varied gardens in attractive village. From 2pm to 6pm, £5 combined admission. For more gardens pick up a yellow NGS booklet from TICs or Libraries.
WALK: With Aylesbury and District Ramblers. Meet at 10am. Coleshill. All Saints Church, opposite Red Lion pub (park in road). Interesting and varied circular walk via Knotty Green, Seer Green and Jordans. Bring packed lunch. Nice pub at end. 10 miles moderate. For more information ring Dan on 07931 512726.
MUSIC: Live music, 11am to 1.30pm, Kingsbury, Aylesbury.
MUSIC: at the Queens Head, Long Marston. 8.30pm, Hamish Currie. Contact: 01296 668368 or 07880796547.
Tuesday June 9
DANCE: Tea Dance at Aylesbury Civic Centre from 2pm to 4pm. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Tickets £3.
Wednesday June 10
TALK: Free lunchtime talk at 12.30pm on Dr John Lee and the Hartwell House Museum, at Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury. For more information call 01295 331441.
TALK: The Ellesborough Women's Section of the Royal British Legion meets at 7.30pm in Butlers Cross Village Hall. Tonight's talk is by Kevin Holt whose subject is The History of Paper Weights.
Thursday June 11
VICTORIANS: Victorian Home and Hearth, with Ruth Goodman from The Victorian Farm. 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury. Tickets £7.50 include tour of exhibition and refreshments. Talk starts at 6.30pm. For more information call 01295 331441.
GARDENS: Ellesborough gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Two gardens plus plant treasure hunt for children. From 2pm to 5pm, £4.50 admission, children free, teas.
GARDENS: Gipsy House garden open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Dahl's house in Missenden. Also 1 Church St and The Plant Specialist. From 2pm to 5pm, £5 combined admission, teas. For more gardens pick up a yellow NGS booklet from TICs or Libraries.
WALK: With Aylesbury and District Ramblers. Meet at 10am. Little Kimble, war memorial. Park at lay-by near Church Farm. A level start over pasture and well-walked paths to Askett. Returning via Pulpit and Beacon. Hills. Good views but no steep hills. Optional pub stop at end. 5 miles leisurely. For more information ring Mike Roe on 01296 424835.
QUIZ: Quiz night at Rivetts Sports and Social Club in Aylesbury, starts at 8pm
Saturday June 13
FETE: Village Fete at the Old Rectory, Ludgershall. Vintage tractors, Punch and Judy, pig roast and much more.
FAMILY HISTORY: Bucks Genealogical Society Meeting at 3pm Mandeville School, Ellen Road, Aylesbury. Meet my Family: How I keep my family history records. Bring your own examples of keeping and displaying your family tree and writing it up. How to use sample programs will be demonstrated. Doors open at 2pm for advice and individual research. Non members very welcome. Easy Parking.
WILDLIFE: Meet local wildlife experts, take part in lots of hands-on activities and celebrate Charles Darwin's anniversary at Bucks Wildlife Day at Buckinghamshire County Museum. Free, just drop in, 11am to 4pm. More information: 01296 331441.
QUILTS: The Peartree Quilters will be holding a quilt exhibition, plus a sales table and fabric stall, at the Potten End Village and Church Halls, near Berkhamsted, from 10.30am until 4pm. Admission will be £3, with all profits being shared between the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Research into Ovarian Cancer charities. Food, light refreshments and drinks will be available for sale throughout the day.
COMEDY
Saturday May 30
Comedy Springfest with Felix Dexter at the Oxford Playhouse, 8pm. Box office: 01865 305305.
Wednesday June 10
Jimmy Carr at Wycombe Swan, 8pm. Box office: 01494 512000.
Friday June 12
Comedy Club with Gavin Webster, Paul McCaffrey and Joe Bor at Aylesbury Civic Centre, 8pm. Over 18s only. Box office: 01296 486009.
ONGOING EVENTS
EXHIBITION: At Buckinghamshire County Museum. Work created by cartoonist Ros Asquith, Artist in Residence. Cartoons and illustrations for sale. Free entry. May 23 to June 21. Times: 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday and also 2pm to 5pm Sundays. For more information: Tel: 01296 331441.
EXHIBITION: Trees, Woods, Land and Sea, from Until May 31. A themed exhibition of fine and applied art. From 10am 5pm, Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm Sundays. Free entry. All work is for sale. At Obsidian Art, The Bucks Goat Centre, Stoke Mandeville. For more information call 01296 612150 or visit www.obsidianart.co.uk/
EXHIBITION: At Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury. Bucks Open Studios Exhibition - a variety of interesting arts and crafts. June 1 to 28. Free entry. Gallery opening times are: Monday to Thursday: 10am to 9.30pm; Friday: 7pm to 8pm; Saturday: 10am to 1pm and 7pm to 8pm.
EXHIBITION: Bucks Open Studios - painting, photography, glass, ceramics and sculpture. June 4 to July 5. From 10am 5pm, Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm Sundays. Free entry. All work is for sale. At Obsidian Art, The Bucks Goat Centre, Stoke Mandeville. For more information call 01296 612150 or visit www.obsidianart.co.uk/
FLOWER FESTIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR: entitled Flowers for New Beginnings will take place at Aylesbury Methodist Church, Buckingham Street between Friday June 5 and Sunday June 7. to celebrate the opening of the new community centre for voluntary organisations. On Friday the Flower Festival only will be open between 12 noon and 6p.m. (tea and coffee will be available). Saturday and Sunday the Flower Festival and Craft Fair will be open between 10am and 4pm. when refreshments, including light lunches and afternoon teas will be available. Admission by Programme on the door £1. Service of Celebration 4pm. Sunday. All welcome
EXHIBITION: Mary Orrom sculpture at One Church Street Gallery, Great Missenden. Runs until Saturday June 6 and is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Contact: 01494 863344.
EXHIBITION: Paintings of Hartwell House, Explore the life of a Georgian household through the spectacular paintings of Hartwell House and its grounds, near Aylesbury, painted by Balthazar Nebot in 1738. At Buckinghamshire County Museum. Free entry. June 27 to September 20. Times: 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday and 2pm to 5pm Sundays. For more information: Tel: 01296 331441.
EXHIBITION: In Residence at Waddesdon Plant Centre: Angeline de Meester, contemporary botanical artist and Richard Ballantyne, ceramicist. Until June 29. Many of the works will be on sale and there will also be opportunities to meet the artists and see them at work.
EXHIBITION: At Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury. Two exhibitions - images of the face by Vitor Azevedo and paintings by Helen Casey-Green. June 30 to July 17. Free entry. Gallery opening times are: Monday to Thursday: 10am to 9.30pm; Friday: 7pm to 8pm; Saturday: 10am to 1pm and 7pm to 8pm.
EXHIBITION: Africa: a charity themed exhibition of African derived and inspired work. July 9 to August 9. From 10am 5pm, Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm Sundays. Free entry. All work is for sale. At Obsidian Art, The Bucks Goat Centre, Stoke Mandeville. For more information call 01296 612150 or visit www.obsidianart.co.uk/
EXHIBITION: Scenes of Victorian Life: the paintings of John and Frederick Morgan. At Buckinghamshire County Museum. Free entry. Until July 12. Times: 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday and 2pm to 5pm Sundays. For more information: Tel: 01296 331441.
BEE EXHIBITION. Bumblebees A new exhibition with a bit of a buzz at The Natural History Museum at Tring, until July 12. Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Free admission. Visitor enquiries: 020 7942 6171.
WEEKLY EVENTS
GUIDES: Brownie and Guide places available at the Guide Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Aylesbury. For girls aged 7-10, Brownies groups on Wednesdays 5.30-6.45 pm and Thursdays 6-7.15pm. For girls aged 10+ Guide group on Wednesdays 7-9pm.Tel 01296 681152 for further details.
KNITTING: Knit and Knatter Social Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (excluding August) in the Coffee Bar at Queens Park Centre. From 7pm to 9pm. All abilities welcome. Bring your knitting and share conversation and skills. £3 per session. Ring QPC on 01296 424332.
MASSAGE. Pop-ins every Tuesday and Friday from 10.30am to 12 noon. For a chat and a cuppa. Tuesdays include neck and shoulder massage. At St Mary's Church, St Mary's Square, Aylesbury. Run by SPACE (Support and Care Through Relationship Issues). For more information call 01296 432769.
DROP-IN. Music and nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers at Aylesbury Lending Library with baby and toddler every Tuesday and Friday from 10.30am to 11am.
STORYTIME. Quiet session for four to seven year-olds. Runs on Fridays at Aylesbury Lending Library.
PARENTS GROUP: If you have a demanding job and family then join the Aylesbury Working Parents Group. Meet other parents, make new friends, socialise, babysitting circle. Activities include meals out, bowling, takeaway nights. Find out about child care options in Aylesbury. It will be your group and can become whatever you want it to be. Aylesbury Working Parents Group meets on the first Friday night of the month. If you are interested please contact Lorraine Price on 07966034311 / 01296 484738 or mollysmummy@gmail.com
CAREERS. Aylesbury Careers Springboard is a voluntary organisation and self help group which gives one to one help and advice, as well as jobsearch presentations, to mature managers, professionals and executives who have been made redundant or are unemployed and want to get back to work. The service is free of charge. Weekly Thursday sessions at the Multi Cultural Centre, Friarscroft Way, Aylesbury, at 7.45pm for 8pm until 9.30pm. Further details can be given to readers by ringing 07803 715374.
MONTHLY DRAW: Run by the Friends of Florence Nightingale House. Their 50/50 Club is a monthly draw (which takes place on the last working Friday of every month). Half the income is used to support Florence Nightingale House and the other half given out in prizes. It costs just £1 a month to have a chance in the draw. Of course, you can buy as many chances as you wish! If there are 2,000 chances in the draw then this brings in £2,000 that month. Half (£1,000) is used to support the hospice, and the other half (£1,000) is given out in prizes. The First Prize would be £500, with a 2nd and 3rd prize of £250 each. For a joining form please ring the Friends of Florence Nightingale House on 01296 429975 or email sue.cato@voapct.nhs.uk
KEEP FIT. At the Village Hall Ashendon, every Tuesday at 8pm. An hour of friendly physical activity. For more information call Tans Theobald on 01296 651869.
FRENCH: The Bucks French Club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in the month at The Oak, Green End Street, Aston Clinton from 7.30pm. All levels welcome. For more information contact: Simon Icke the organiser: Tel : 07738-512664. Email: poetsimon@aol.com
COFFEE: Every Thursday at the URC Chapel in Brill from 10am to 12 noon. Coffee, tea, cakes. Come and meet new friends.
TODDLERS GROUP. Brill Baby and Toddler Group runs every Wednesday during term time in Brill Memorial Hall between 10am and 11.30pm. Toddlers £2, babies under 1 year £1, includes refreshments.
TODDLERS GROUP. Cheddington Baby and Toddler Group meets every Friday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am. Refreshments, crafts and music activities. For more information contact Sarah Hale on 01296 660872.
TEA ROOMS. At the Methodist Church Hall, Cheddington, every first Thursday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. Cream teas, coffees, cakes and biscuits available. All proceeds to Cheddington Pre-school.
CHOIR: Join the Drayton Parslow Singers. You will be made very welcome. They meet at 8pm every Tuesday evening at the Church in Drayton Parslow, or ring Vanessa Blair on 01296 720593 for more information.
TODDLERS GROUP. Bobtails for parents, babies and toddlers. £1 per session however many children. Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon at Kimble Free Church, Great Kimble. Contact Stephanie Ridley on 01296 625741.
DARBY & JOAN. Haddenham Darby & Joan Club meets from 2pm to 4pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month in the Haddenham Centre, Woodways. For more information call Mrs Mary Welby on 01844 290036.
TODDLERS GROUP. Hunca Munca Group for children aged from birth to three years meets every Thursday from 10am to 11.45am in St Mary's Centre, Haddenham. For more information call Angela Gray on 01296 747399.
Little Kimble. Regular events at the Free Church. Grove Lane, Little Kimble, Bucks 01844 346957. Koolkidz club for 5 - 11 year olds this happens every 4 weeks, games, song, craft and a DVD it is all free. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10am we have a craft morning just bring your craft along and enjoy a coffee or tea and chat even if you do not a craft come along you may learn something new. Every 3rd Wednesday we have a charity event raising funds for different organisations. This is a coffee morning with a cake stall and a bring and buy stall. Please contact above number for more information.
TODDLERS GROUP. Ivinghoe and Pitstone Toddlers Group meets every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 3pm at Pitstone Memorial Hall. New mothers, or mothers new to the area, particularly welcome.
TODDLERS GROUP. Oakley Mother and Toddler Group meets on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30pm at Oakley Village Hall. £1.50 per family includes refreshments.
CHRISTIAN AID. Lunches held at the Baptist Church Top Hall, Princes Risborough. On the first Thursday of each month commencing at 12 noon. All welcome.
POP-IN. At The Red Cross Centre, Clifford Road, Princes Risborough. Come along for companionship and a cup of coffee on Fridays between 10am and 12 noon. All welcome.
STORIES: Storytime Sessions at Princes Risborough Library for children under 5 on Thursdays during term-time. In the morning we have Musical Storytime which is a mixture of stories, rhymes and singing and is aimed at all pre-school children from 0 - 5 years. This session runs from 10.30 to 11am. Then from 2 to 2.30pm we run a Storytime, which is ideal for your child if they are between 3 - 5 years old and enjoy listening to stories. Free, all welcome. Please call us on 0845 2303232 or pop along to the library if you have any questions.
TODDLERS GROUP. Stimulate your child's senses through music, story and rhyme. Every Monday at 10pm, Methodist Hall, Stewkley. Recommended from birth to 4. Contact Jenny on 01525 242014.
BINGO: Every Wednesday evening in the Park Room of Stoke Mandeville Village Community Centre. Doors open at 7.15pm for an 8pm start.
DANCE CLASS: Partner Dance Class to Country Music at Westcott Sport & Social Club (A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester). Every Wednesday at 7:30pm. See website: www.jbwesterndance.co.uk
TODDLERS GROUP. At Whitchurch and Oving. Babies welcome too. Held every Wednesday at the British Legion Hall, Oving Road, Whitchurch from 10am to 12pm. Tickets £2. For more information call Jenny on 641513 or Zantie on 640427.
TODDLERS GROUP. Ladybird Parent, Baby and Toddlers at Wing Scout Hut. Supervised play on Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.15am, term time only. Regular sessions on Monday and Thursday all year round except Bank Holidays 10am to 11.30am. Call Jenni on 01296 681849.
BODY SCULPTING. Low impact fun class. Every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Wing Hall. £4 per class. For more information call Kim on 01296 688693.
TODDLER GROUP: Wingrave Baby and Toddler Group meet every Tuesday (term-time only) between 1.30pm and 3pm at Wingrave Community Centre. First visit free. Babies under 6 months free. £1.50 per child, 50p additional children. Contact Kim Gayler on 01296 681123.
DROP-IN. Coffee morning for Carers on the first Wednesday of every month at the Royal British Legion Centre, Elmfield Gate, Winslow. Please drop in between 10am and 12pm for a cuppa and/or advice. Enquiries 01280 822300.
