π¨ Art Trails, Open Gardens & Classic Motors
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π¨ Art Trails, Open Gardens & Classic Motors
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Good Afternoon Bucks,
The longest day of the year is nearly here, which means summer is starting to make itself comfortable. Gardens are looking their best, calendars are filling up, and there are plenty of reasons to head out and make the most of the lighter evenings.
Whether you're in the mood for something creative, active or simply entertaining, we've got you covered.
Here are some of this week's standout events:
- πΆ Walk On The Wild Side Of Chalfont St Peter β Saturday β Chalfont St Peter Community Centre
- π€ Waterside Singers β Wednesday β Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- π Haddenham Classics - Monthly Meet And Classic Vehicle Show β Saturday β Bradmoor Farm, Haddenham
- π Meet The Authors β Saturday β Chalfont St Peter Community Library
- πΈ Hanslope Village Open Gardens β Saturday & Sunday β Hanslope
If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always explore our full range of upcoming activities by clicking here.
π¨ Art
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TUE
16
JUN
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Bucks Art Weeks Exhibition
π National Trust Ascott
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Monday to Thursday 11:30am-5pm
Part of Bucks Art Weeksβ 41st year, this exhibition showcases a vibrant mix of Buckinghamshire artists and makers.
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TUE
16
JUN
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The Bierton Collective Art Exhibition
π Affinity House, The Firs, Aylesbury Road, Bierton HP22 5DX
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All week
Two local artists who are part of The Bierton Collective will be opening their studio doors for the Bucks Art Weeks in June and you are warmly invited to drop in to see their artwork and have a chat and a cuppa.
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SAT
20
JUN
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4-week Course: Bookbinding
π Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre
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Saturday 10am-12:30pm - Β£85
Taking place on 4 consecutive Saturday mornings, this course is a hands-on introduction to bookbinding. It is designed to get participants working with different binding structures while exploring a range of materials, tools, and techniques.
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SUN
21
JUN
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Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts
π Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
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Sunday & Sunday 2pm-4pm - Β£37
Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective.
Find out more β
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The Best Spas In Buckinghamshire
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Discover the best spas in Buckinghamshire for a well-earned escape, from countryside retreats to luxury hotel sanctuaries, perfect for rest, recharge and relaxation
Check out our guide here β
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π» Outdoor Events
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FRI
19
JUN
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Water Garden Walk At The Dairy
π Waddesdon Manor
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Friday From 11am - Β£15
Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables CafΓ©.
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SAT
20
JUN
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Hanslope Village Open Gardens
π Hanslope, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Saturday & Sunday
Varied gardens in Hanslope Village will be open, some large and some small, some well established gardens and some new gardens on new developments, all ranging from well-established and mature gardens to works in progress.
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SUN
21
JUN
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Axe Throwing
π BackWoods Experiences
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Sunday & Sunday 11am-12:30pm - Β£25
In this 90 minute session, youβll learn how to throw our tactical axes both safely and accurately.
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πΈ Gardens
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THU
18
JUN
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Cornfield Cottage - National Open Gardens
π Roberts Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QR
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Thursday
The borders are planted with scented roses and bee and butterfly friendly flowers, inc honeysuckle, delphiniums, and sweet peas.
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SUN
21
JUN
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Gardeners' Questions And Plant Swap!
π Chalfont St Peter Community Centre
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Sunday 10am-12pm
Come on down to the Chalfont St Peter Garden Club's hut (just to the left of the community centre) on Sunday the 21st of June from 10 to 12 noon for a very special Gardener's Questions and Plant Swap as part of the Chalfont St Peter Fringe.
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SUN
21
JUN
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Haddenham Open Gardens
π Haddenham, between Aylesbury and Thame, Buckinghamshire
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Sunday
This historic and characterful Bucks village offers a range of garden styles and sizes to enjoy, well spaced around the large village and with four new gardens this year.
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π‘ Family Fun
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TUE
16
JUN
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Chatty Cafe At Bisham Abbey
π Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
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Tuesday
A friendly and relaxed senior social group for those living with dementia, their friends, family and caregivers in the local community.
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π₯ Food & Drink
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TUE
16
JUN
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Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz
π Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles
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Tuesday From 7:30pm
Gather your team and head to Chalfont St Giles every Tuesday night for a lively quiz filled with laughs and friendly competition! Test your wits and see if youβre the sharpest in townβprizes and bragging rights await!
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WED
17
JUN
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Waterside Singers
π Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
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Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£6
Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group - all are welcome!
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FRI
19
JUN
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Drag Queen Bingo
π The Elgiva
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Friday 8pm-11am - Β£15
Celebrate Pride with Drag Queen Bingo! Serving glamour with camp chaos, our fierce Drag Queen host is here to bring you a night of outrageous bingo!
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π Theatre Shows
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FRI
19
JUN
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Present Laughter
π Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre
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Friday, Saturday & Saturday 7:30pm-10pm - Β£15
A sparkling 1960s-set comedy of egos, romance and theatrical chaos, Present Laughter follows a glamorous actor whose carefully curated life unravels in a whirlwind of wit, vanity and unexpected visitors.
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π Literature
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SAT
20
JUN
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Meet The Authors
π Chalfont St Peter Community Library
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Saturday 2pm-3:30pm - Β£7
Join us on Saturday, 20th June at 2pm for an exciting afternoon with authors hosted by local crime writer Denise Beddows, award-winning author of twenty books on local history (writing as DJ Kelly), true crime, espionage fiction and her recent cosy crime series Misbourne Murder Mysteries.
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SUN
21
JUN
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Summer Solstice
π The Walled Garden, High Wycombe
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Sunday 5pm-9pm
Step into the longest day of the year and celebrate the Summer Solstice in a truly magical setting.
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πΏ Nature
ποΈ Support A Charity
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SAT
20
JUN
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Midnight Walk 2026
π Roman Park Hall
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Saturday & Sunday
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is bringing back its much-loved biannual Midnight Walk for 2026.
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SAT
20
JUN
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Race Night
π The Bull, Stoke Mandeville
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Saturday 7pm-10pm - Β£3
Get ready for an exciting night of races, laughs, and great company!
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ποΈ History & Heritage
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TUE
16
JUN
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Aston Manorβs Reminiscence Express
π Aston Manor Care Home, De Havilland Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 3BZ
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All week
Aston Manor on De Havilland Way is inviting the Aylesbury community to step inside our purpose-built, vintage-style train carriage for a unique journey through time.
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π€‘ Comedy Shows
π Markets
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Buckingham Street Market
- Tuesday & Saturday 8am-4pm at Market Hill, Buckingham
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Amersham On The Hill Market
- Tuesday 8am-3pm at Sycamore Road, Amersham
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Aylesbury Market
- Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm at Market Square, Aylesbury
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Farmers Market
- Friday 8:30am-1:30pm at Market Hill, Newport Pagnell
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Vintage, Vinyl & Pre-Loved Pop-Up Boutique
- Saturday 10am-4pm at The Front Room Coffee Lounge, High Wycombe
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Buckingham Flea Market
- Saturday 9am-3pm at The Old Cattle Pens, Buckingham
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Marlow Market
- Saturday 10am-3pm at The Causeway, Marlow
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Wendover Market
- Saturday 10am-2pm at Manor Waste, Wendover
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Wendover Local Produce Market
- Saturday 10am-2pm at Wendover High Street
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Old Amersham Market
- Sunday from 10am at The Broadway, Old Amersham
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Oakley Village Community Market
- Sunday 11am-2pm at Oakley Village Hall, HP18 9RS
π΅ Live Music
β½οΈ Sports & Exercise
πββοΈ Running
πΈ Badminton
β½οΈ Football
π Dance
π Swimming
ποΈ Just Around the Corner
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