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🐟 Fish, FΓͺtes & A Quiz Worth Buzzing About

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Good Afternoon Bucks!

If your diary is looking a little empty, we're about to fix that. This week's selection serves up everything from laugh-out-loud comedy and legendary music to family favourites, fascinating history and plenty of reasons to enjoy the great outdoors. It's another packed week where the hardest decision is choosing what to do first.

Here are just a few highlights:

  • πŸ’™ Bluey's Big Play All week @ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
  • πŸ˜‚ David O'Doherty Friday @ The Stables, Milton Keynes
  • 🌌 Wonders Of Our Universe Saturday @ Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
  • 🎷 Summertime Swing Sunday @The Lee Cricket Club
  • ✨ Glow Worm Walk Sunday @ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

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.

🎭 Theatre Shows
TUE
14
JUL
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

πŸ“… Tuesday to Friday

For the first time ever, a novel by John le CarrΓ© β€” the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager β€” is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

WED
15
JUL
Academy Masterclass: Screen Acting Skills

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 4:15pm-5:45pm - Β£10

Learn the fundamentals of screen acting and how it is different to acting for stage.

THU
16
JUL
High Society

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Thursday to Saturday

Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s, High Society.

FRI
17
JUL
David O'doherty

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Friday

Legendary award-winning comedian David O'Doherty is here for a special extended headline set! David has just completed touring his newest show Tiny Piano Man across The UK to sell out crowds and criticial acclaim.

FRI
17
JUL
Voodoo Room

πŸ“ Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 7:30pm-10pm - Β£26

Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy β€˜Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.

SAT
18
JUL
The Whole Pack Theatre Presents As You Like It

πŸ“ The Front Room Coffee Lounge, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Saturday 7:30pm-9:15pm - Β£20

Shakespeare's classic comedy brought to joyful life by an all-female company.

SUN
19
JUL
The Whole Pack Theatre Presents As You Like It

πŸ“ Penn Street Village Hall

πŸ“… Sunday 3pm-5pm - Β£10

Shakespeare's classic comedy brought to joyful life by an all-female company.

SUN
19
JUL
Conga Drumming Beginners Part 1

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Sunday

This workshop is for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms.

SUN
19
JUL
Marcel Lucont's Whine List

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Sunday

The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of his premier erotic poetry.

 
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🎑 Family Fun
TUE
14
JUL
Zumba Kids Camp

πŸ“ Little Missenden Village Hall

πŸ“… Tuesday 9am-3pm - Β£55

Zumba Kids is a fun, high-energy dance fitness program designed specifically for children.

TUE
14
JUL
Poppy Painting Workshop

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Tuesday 10:30am-1:30pm - Β£30

Join Toni from Easely Does It for a beautiful acrylic painting workshop in Buckinghamshire, set within the stunning surroundings of the National Trust’s Hughenden Estate.

WED
15
JUL
Secrets Of Stowe Tour

πŸ“ Stowe House

πŸ“… Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm - Β£6

Step beyond the usual visitor route and discover rooms rarely open to the public.

THU
16
JUL
Bluey's Big Play

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… All week 10am-11am - Β£20

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Aylesbury in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play.

SAT
18
JUL
The Big Meet

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Saturday 10am-4pm

West Wycombe once again plays host to a celebration of interesting vehicles from far and around.

SAT
18
JUL
Festival Of Archaeology @ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Saturday 10am-4pm

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with exclusive tours of our new SAXONS exhibition and fun craft activities for children.

SAT
18
JUL
Free Craft Workshops: Migration Stories

πŸ“ Chesham Town Hall

πŸ“… Saturday 9:30am-11:30am

Chesham Museum warmly invites children and families from our Chesham Mosque community to three free workshops inspired.

SUN
19
JUL
Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles – A Gameshow For Awful Children

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Sunday

Winner: Best Kids Show 2022 - Leicester Comedy Festival / UK Kids Comedy Festival.

SUN
19
JUL
Create! Terrific Tudor Crafts

πŸ“ Amersham Museum

πŸ“… Sunday 1:30pm-3:30pm - Β£5

Step back in time and discover what life was like in 16th-century Amersham! Led by a costumed Tudor interpreter, you'll make your own leather pouch and herb bag, learn to play the traditional game of Nine Men's Morris, and take part in a lively Tudor play.

 
πŸ—» Outdoor Events
TUE
14
JUL
Red Kites - National Open Gardens

πŸ“ 46 Haw Lane, Bledlow Ridge, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4JJ

πŸ“… Tuesday

This Chiltern hillside garden of 1Β½ acres is planted for year-round interest and has superb views.

FRI
17
JUL
Cornfield Flowers

πŸ“ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

πŸ“… Friday

Join us for a guided walk to explore the fascinating work of our Arable Weeds group and their ongoing efforts to conserve and develop our beautiful cornfield flowers.

SUN
19
JUL
Bledlow Manor - National Open Gardens

πŸ“ Off Perry Lane, Bledlow, nr Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9PA

πŸ“… Sunday

The present garden covers around 12 acres, inc the walled kitchen garden crisscrossed by paths lined with vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers.

SUN
19
JUL
18 Copperkins Lane - National Open Gardens

πŸ“ Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5QF

πŸ“… Sunday

A fabulous, compact Β½ acre garden with a lawn, herbaceous borders, wild flowers, orchard, vegetable beds, playhouse, summerhouse, and pool.

 
Discover the Stories Behind Chesham's Name at Chesham Museum

Discover the stories behind Chesham’s place names at Chesham Museum’s free exhibition, What’s in a Name? A fascinating journey through local history.

🌿 Nature
SUN
19
JUL
Butterfly Walk

πŸ“ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

πŸ“… Sunday

Explore the reserve with our knowledgeable guide who will lead you to our butterfly hotspots.

SUN
19
JUL
Glow Worm Walk

πŸ“ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

πŸ“… Sunday

Did you know the glow worm is not actually a worm, but a beetle.

 
πŸ₯˜ Food & Drink
WED
15
JUL
Waterside Singers

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£6

Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group - all are welcome!

SUN
19
JUL
Vietnamese Cookery Experience

πŸ“ Suum Kitchen Vietnamese Restaurant

πŸ“… Sunday 10am-1pm - Β£85

Elevate your home cooking with an immersive culinary journey at SUUM Kitchen.

 
🀝 Business
TUE
14
JUL
Wibn Marlow Women's In-person Networking Event

πŸ“ Crowne Plaza Marlow

πŸ“… Tuesday

Build your business and grow your connections via our networking events exclusively for women in business in and around the Marlow area.

 
πŸŽͺ Festivals
SAT
18
JUL
The Ivers Summer Fete 2026

πŸ“ Iver Recreation Ground

πŸ“… Saturday 11am-4pm - Free

We are pleased to announce that the summer fete is back for its 5th year.

 
🎨 Art
FRI
17
JUL
Two-day Course: Drawing To Scale

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 10am-3pm - Β£65

During this workshop, students will learn how to draw (in pencil) a 1:50 elevation drawing of the Queens Park Arts Centre.

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Stony Music Makers - Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am at Stony Stratford Library

Jazz At The Brewery Tap House - Wednesday 7pm-10pm at Brewery Tap House, 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 7:30pm-9pm at Oakgrove Primary School, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Music Centre End Of Year Concert - Thursday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Fairford Leys Community Choir - Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm at Fairford Leys Church, Faiford Leys, HP19 7HT

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music - Thursday from 12:45pm at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Wendover Choral Society - Thursday 7:45pm-9:45pm at St Mary's Church, Wendover

A Night Of Jagged Little Pill - Friday 7:30pm-11pm at MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar

Dan Badrick - The Mad Squirrel Amersham - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Live Music At Cuba - Friday & Saturday from 6pm at RevoluciΓ³n de Cuba Milton Keynes

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2 - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Wonders Of Our Universe - Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Summertime Swing - Sunday 2:15pm-6pm at The Lee Cricket Club

A Vision Of Elvis - Sunday at Milton Keynes Theatre

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop - Sunday from 12:30pm at The Vaults Bar, High Street, Stony Stratford

 
πŸ€” Quizes
⚽️ Sports & Exercise

Laser Tag At Wendover Woods - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at Wendover Woods

Olney Walk and Talk - Saturday from 10:30am at The Olney Centre

Marlow Inclusive Cycling - Saturday 12:30pm-2:30pm at Little Marlow Athletics Track, Wycombe District Athletics Complex, Marlow Rd, Little Marlow, Marlow SL7 3RS

Aylesbury Inclusive Cycling - Sunday 11am-1pm at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Running

Park Run - at various locations across the county. Click to find your closest run

🏸 Badminton

Aylesbury and District Rainbow Badminton Club - Wednesday 8pm-9:45pm at John Colet School

Aylesbury Pheonix Badminton Club - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury High School

⚽️ Football

Walking Football With The Wycombe Wanderers Foundation - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

MK Walkers Football - Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at The Pavilion, Woughton on the Green, MK6 3EA

πŸ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

🏊 Swimming

Intermediate Women Only Casual Swim Sessions - Tuesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

Beginner Women Only Swimming Aylesbury - Wednesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

 
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