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This Week's Unmissable Events - The Bucks Guide
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Good Afternoon, Bucks!


We know the weatherโ€™s looking a little soggy this week, but donโ€™t let that dampen your plans โ€” thereโ€™s loads going on across Buckinghamshire to keep you entertained, inspired, and maybe even out of the rain. From creative workshops to toe-tapping concerts and summer treats, thereโ€™s something for every age and interest. Whether you're looking to get crafty, hear live music, or just try something new, we've got you covered.


Here are four fantastic events you won't want to miss:

  • ๐Ÿ˜ โ€œNeon Elephantsโ€ Family Painting Workshop โ€“ Brighten up your Tuesday in High Wycombe with a splash of colour and creativity!
  • ๐ŸŽญ โ€˜Hamletโ€™ Film Screening โ€“ Catch the Bard on the big screen in Aylesbury this Saturday for a dramatic escape from the drizzle.
  • ๐ŸŽช Long Marston Village Show โ€“ Head to Long Marston on Saturday for a classic village fรชte with stalls, games, and community spirit in full swing.
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music In The Park โ€“ Soak up live music in Chesham on Sundayโ€”perfect for a relaxing afternoon, rain or shine.

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always


Family Fun
MON
28
JUL
Free Basketball Sessions

๐Ÿ“ Chandos Park / Bourton Park - Free

Free turn up and play Basketball sessions led by Coach Jenner

MON
28
JUL
Summer Holiday Childrenโ€™s Wetfelting Workshop: Nature Landscapes

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ16 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-12:30pm

oin tutor V Hayward to discover the wonderful craft of wetfelting

MON
28
JUL
Summer Holiday Childrenโ€™s Pottery Workshop: Pottery Dragons

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ16 - ๐Ÿ•’ 1:45pm-4:15pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden to make wonderful clay sculptures

TUE
29
JUL
Summer Holiday Teenโ€™s Wetfelting Workshop: Nature Landscapes: Treasure Bowls

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ20 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-1pm

Join tutor V Hayward to discover the wonderful craft of wetfelting

WED
30
JUL
Summer Holiday Childrenโ€™s Teenโ€™s Throwing Workshop

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ16 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30am-1pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden and learn how to use a pottery wheel or develop your skills in this beginner-friendly throwing workshop

WED
30
JUL
Summer Holiday Childrenโ€™s Pottery Throwing Workshop

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ16 - ๐Ÿ•’ 1:45pm-4:15pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden and learn how to use a pottery wheel or develop your skills in this beginner-friendly throwing workshop

THU
31
JUL
Buckingham Play Days

๐Ÿ“ Chandos Park - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30am-3:30pm

Have a blast on inflatables, play giant games, and try out crafts

THU
31
JUL
Farm Fest Fun โ€“ Free Mobile Farm

๐Ÿ“ Market Square, Aylesbury - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 11am-3pm

A unique opportunity for children to meet and interact with a variety of friendly animals

THU
31
JUL
University Of Buckingham Charity Duck Race

๐Ÿ“ Tanlaw Mill, Buckingham - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 12pm-2pm

The University of Buckingham is hosting a charity rubber duck race

FRI
01
AUG
Summer Holiday Football Sessions

๐Ÿ“ Leon Leisure Centre Astro Fern Grove - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 1pm-3pm

Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council is proud to offer free summer football Sessions for local children aged 8 to 16

Things To Do In Amersham

Discover the best things to do, eat, and explore in Amershamโ€”from historic sites and scenic walks to cosy cafรฉs and hidden gems.

Music
MON
28
JUL
2025 Amersham Summer Brass Festival: Amersham Summer Brass Course Final Concert

๐Ÿ“ St Mary's Church - ยฃ6 - ๐Ÿ•’ From 6:30pm

The fourth and final of our Summer Brass Festival concert series and the course finale featuring the Summer Brass Course attendees together with trumpet soloist Matilda Lloyd

MON
28
JUL
2025 Summer Brass Festival: Amersham Summer Brass Course Final Concert

๐Ÿ“ St Mary's Church - ยฃ6 - ๐Ÿ•’ From 6:30pm

The fourth and final of our Summer Brass Festival concert series and the course finale featuring the Summer Brass Course attendees together with trumpet soloist Matilda Lloyd

THU
31
JUL
Bbo Big Band End Of Month Concert @ The Duke

๐Ÿ“ 19 Queen's Road - ยฃ10 - ๐Ÿ•’ 8:15pm-9:15pm

\- Thursday 31st July 2025 815pmFor July 2025 only, our month end concert will be held at The Duke Public House, Queens Road, Marlow, SL7 2PS

SAT
02
AUG
Oasis Tribute Night

๐Ÿ“ Wing Sports & Social Club - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30pm-10:30pm

The Greedy Souls are set to deliver an unforgettable Oasis tribute performance.

SUN
03
AUG
Bands On The Green

๐Ÿ“ Church Green Road, Bletchley - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 2pm-4pm

Free band on the green events for MK3 residents

SUN
03
AUG
Music In The Park

๐Ÿ“ Lowndes Park, Chesham - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 2pm-4pm

A series of free concerts taking place across eight Sunday afternoons in July and August between 2 and 4pm on the performance area in Lowndes Park.

Workshop
TUE
29
JUL
โ€œDrama Llamaโ€ Family Painting Workshop

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ From 9:30am

Toni takes you step by step through how to create your very own version of  โ€œDrama Llamaโ€

TUE
29
JUL
โ€œNeon Elephantsโ€ Family Painting Workshop

๐Ÿ“ HP143AP, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 2:30pm-4:30pm

Toni takes you step by step through how to create your very own version of โ€œNeon Elephantsโ€

WED
30
JUL
โ€œA Mermaidโ€™s Taleโ€ Family Painting Workshop

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 9:30am-11:30am

Toni takes you step by step through how to create your very own version of โ€œA Mermaidโ€™s taleโ€

THU
31
JUL
โ€œGolden Unicornโ€ Family Painting Workshop

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 2:30pm-4:30pm

Toni takes you step by step through how to create your very own version of โ€œGolden Unicornโ€

Food And Drink
MON
28
JUL
Summer Afternoon Teas At The Garden Tipi

๐Ÿ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop - ยฃ26.95

Our Summer afternoon teas include all the traditional sweet and savoury favourites featuring our own Preston Bissett twist!

SAT
02
AUG
Woodland Beekeeping Feast With Amy Newsome

๐Ÿ“ Private woodland near High Wycombe - ยฃ163 - ๐Ÿ•’ 11am-3:30pm

Join award-winning food writer and beekeeper Amy Newsome for a woodland beekeeping experience and intimate sit-down lunch under the trees.

SAT
02
AUG
Festibell

๐Ÿ“ The Bell Princes Risborough, 21-23 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AA - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 2pm-10pm

oin us as FESTIBELL returns with music from My Name Is Jeff, Death by Monkey, Thanx, Nick Byrne, Nick Atkinson Music, Andy Hoger, Chris Blackwell

SAT
02
AUG
Summer Ball At Hazlemere Golf Club

๐Ÿ“ Hazlemere Golf Club - ยฃ50 - ๐Ÿ•’ 7pm-11:59pm

Get ready to dance the night away and meet new people at the Summer Ball at Hazlemere Golf Club!

Daytime
FRI
01
AUG
Bingo & Coffee Morning

๐Ÿ“ McDonalds, Aylesbury, HP20 1SQ - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30am-12pm

Join McDonald's for their free coffee mornings, open to all! Enjoy coffee, tea, and cake in a friendly space, perfect for relaxing and connecting with others in your community.

SUN
03
AUG
Fairytale Afternoon Tea

๐Ÿ“ Chicheley Hall - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ From 11am

Join us for an enchanting Afternoon Tea at the stunning Chicheley Hall, where fairytales come to life! Featuring beloved princess from Once Upon a Fairytale, this magical event includes live singing, dancing, and interactive storytelling

SUN
03
AUG
Summer Spectacular Fun Day

๐Ÿ“ Haddenham Village Hall - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ From 11am

Join us for an unforgettable day of summer fun at our Summer Spectacular event in Haddenham! From thrilling activities to creative workshops, thereโ€™s something for everyone to enjoy

Sports
MON
28
JUL
BM Youth HAF Activity Camp (High Wycombe)

๐Ÿ“ Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2JZ - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 11am-3pm

Our holiday camp is designed to provide a fun and engaging experience for children

TUE
29
JUL
Next Gen You Rugby Camp

๐Ÿ“ Royal Grammar School - ยฃ181 - ๐Ÿ•’ 9am-3:30pm

Rugby and NFL Star, Christian Wade, launches his Next Gen You Rugby Camps focusing on developing the next generation of elite athletes.

TUE
29
JUL
DISCOVER & MAKE: CLAY CREATIONS KIDS CRAFT ACTIVITY

๐Ÿ“ Wycombe Museum - ยฃ4.75 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30am-3:30pm

Get inspired by Roman pots and craft your own creations to take home.

Arts And Culture
SAT
02
AUG
Midsomer Murders and More Walking Tour

๐Ÿ“ Starting point: Amersham Station, Station Approach, Amersham HP6 6RZ - ยฃ6.50 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-1pm

Join the Midsomer Murders & More guided walk, a four-mile circular tour from Amersham Station, exploring iconic film and TV locations, including Midsomer Murders, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and more!

SAT
02
AUG
Lace And Craft Day 2nd Aug 2025

๐Ÿ“ Bourne End Community Centre - ยฃ6 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-4pm

The annual Lace and Craft day will be held this year on Saturday 2nd August between 10am and 4pm

Education
MON
28
JUL
Gerrards Cross Summer School For Adults

๐Ÿ“ The Memorial Centre - ยฃ65 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-4pm

Adult summer school courses

WED
30
JUL
What I Wish I Knew About Money

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Youth Action - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 12pm-1pm

A workshop designed to help young people build a strong foundation in financial literacy and prepare them for real life money decisions.

Theatre
THU
31
JUL
The Acute Abdomen: What Would You Do

๐Ÿ“ Liston Hall - Free

How do you approach an emergency patient and prepare for their anaesthetic?

SAT
02
AUG
โ€˜Hamletโ€™ Film Screening

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre - ยฃ5 - ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30pm-10pm

evisit Unboundโ€™s acclaimed 2022 staging of โ€˜Hamletโ€™, with this film created by Fernando Productions

Outdoor
TUE
29
JUL
Guided Heritage Walks

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Town Centre - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 10:45am-12:45pm

A free guided heritage talk of Aylesbury Town Centre

Festival
SAT
02
AUG
Long Marston Village Show

๐Ÿ“ Long Marston - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ From 2pm

Dog Show, Horticultural Show, Beer and Pimms Tent and BBQ

Summer Holiday
MON
28
JUL
Amersham Summer Sport Workshops

๐Ÿ“ Dr Challaner's High School - ยฃ130

Fun, inclusive summer sports workshops for children aged 4-16, offering a wide range of activities to build confidence, skills, and friendships.

Health And Wellness
SAT
02
AUG
Piggy Zen Day

๐Ÿ“ Kew Little Pigs Farm, Old Amersham High Street - ยฃ96 - ๐Ÿ•’ 10am-3pm

Join us at Kew Little Pigs Farm, Amersham, for a tranquil Piggy Zen Day

Charity
SAT
02
AUG
Man Behind the Mask โ€“ Masquerade Fundraiser

๐Ÿ“ JBs Bar and Cafe, Barry Cl, High Wycombe, HP12 4UE - Free - ๐Ÿ•’ 6pm-10:30pm

The Man Behind the Mask is a formal attire masquerade gala like no other

Networking
TUE
29
JUL
Aylesbury Music Meetup At The Oasis Cafe

๐Ÿ“ The Oasis Cafe, 100a Walton St - ยฃ3 - ๐Ÿ•’ 6pm-9pm

Join us for a Music Meet-Up: showcase your work, receive feedback, hear guest speakers & network with fellow creatives.

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