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Good Afternoon Bucks

The week is doing that classic British thing of switching between sunshine and β€œbetter take a jacket just in case”. People are emerging from hibernation with ambitious plans and slightly unreliable enthusiasm. Fortunately, the county is fully stocked with things worth leaving the house for.

There’s a lovely mix of music, theatre and big laughs lined up.

Lots going on around the county this week, including:

  • Story Time Adventure at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Tuesday
  • The Gary Fletcher Band at The Stables, Milton Keynes on Wednesday
  • Soul Sessions at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham on Thursday
  • Lily James at The Stables, Milton Keynes on Saturday
  • Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Sunday

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.

πŸ—» Outdoor Events
WED
06
MAY
Turn End - National Open Gardens

πŸ“ Townside, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8BG

πŸ“… Wednesday

A series of garden rooms, each with a different planting style, envelops the architect’s own Grade II listed house (not open).

WED
06
MAY
The Tree Listening Project

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Wednesday to Sunday 10am-5pm

The Tree Listening Project is a groundbreaking environmental educational installation, which reveals the inner workings of a tree.

FRI
08
MAY
Water Garden Walk At The Dairy

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… 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©.

SAT
09
MAY
Eight: The One (Wo)man Drag King Musical Parody

πŸ“ Wycombe Arts Centre

πŸ“… Saturday

Henry VIII has returned to the land of the living to discover he is exclusively remembered as that bloke with six wives.

SUN
10
MAY
Soulbury Village Open Gardens

πŸ“ Soulbury, near Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire

πŸ“… Sunday

A picturesque small village in Buckinghamshire with different gardens to inspire and delight.

SUN
10
MAY
Dawn Chorus Walk

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Sunday 4am-7:30am - Β£15

During this walking tour, listen to the magical sounds of early morning bird song and explore the grounds whilst the rest of the world is asleep.

 
Fun May Half Term Ideas in Buckinghamshire

May half term in Buckinghamshire is packed with family-friendly ideas, from days out and local events to exploring charming towns across the county.

🀑 Comedy Shows
TUE
05
MAY
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… All week 7:30pm-10pm - Β£16

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the Oscar-winning groundbreaking film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour production.

FRI
08
MAY
Comedy Club

πŸ“ Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Friday 8pm-10pm - Β£16

Comedy Club is back by popular demand with even more of the finest up-and-coming comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit, it’s the hottest Comedy Club in town!

FRI
08
MAY
Andy Hamilton's Night To Remember

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Friday

Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and the weaknesses of human memory and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain.

SAT
09
MAY
Angela Barnes: Angst

πŸ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Saturday

A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.

SUN
10
MAY
Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Sunday & Sunday 3:30pm-5:30pm - Β£45

Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026.

 
🎨 Art
THU
07
MAY
Soul Sessions

πŸ“ The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

πŸ“… Thursday 7pm-10pm

Start your weekend early with Soul Sessions at The Mad Squirrel Amersham, spinning the very best in funk, soul, house and disco!

THU
07
MAY
Botanical Watercolour Workshop

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Thursday 1pm-4:30pm

Explore your creativity and learn to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a relaxed, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable way.

SAT
09
MAY
Botanical Watercolour Workshop

πŸ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Saturday 1pm-4:30pm

Explore your creativity and learn to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a relaxed, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable way.

SAT
09
MAY
Short-Course: Printmaking - 5 Week Course

πŸ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

πŸ“… Saturday 10am-12:30pm - Β£75

Discover the exciting world of printmaking in this hands-on course. Whether you're completely new to the art form or looking to expand your creative skills, this course will guide you through a variety of accessible printmaking techniques. During the course participants will explore a range of print examples to  spark inspiration and learn about the tools and equipment to create Monoprint, Lino, Collagraph and Intaglio prints.

 
Step Back in Time at Milton Keynes Museum’s History Festival

Step back through 2,000 years of history at Milton Keynes Museum’s family-friendly History Festival, packed with live re-enactments, hands-on activities, and fun for all ages.

🎑 Family Fun
TUE
05
MAY
Stroy Time Adventure

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Tuesday 10am-11am - Β£8

Join us for this interactive storytelling session for ages 2 to 4 and their parent/carer!

SUN
10
MAY
'My First Concert' Featuring Baby Shark, Pinkfong & The Zoomies

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Sunday

Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in β€˜My First Concert’.

SUN
10
MAY
Dragon Eye Notebook Workshop

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden

πŸ“… Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£20

Join our Dragon Eye Notebook Workshop in High Wycombe and bring your creativity to life in the stunning surroundings of Hughenden Estate, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire.

 
πŸ₯˜ Food & Drink
TUE
05
MAY
Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz

πŸ“ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles

πŸ“… 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 you’re the sharpest in townβ€”prizes and bragging rights await!

WED
06
MAY
Waterside Singers

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - Β£6

Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group aimed at over 60s but all are welcome!

 
🎬 Films
WED
06
MAY
Buzz Cinema Film Festival

πŸ“ Leighton Buzzard

πŸ“… Wednesday to Sunday - Free

Buzz Cinema is a film festival that showcases films from local, emerging filmmakers across the three counties to established industry professionals.

 
β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή Health & Wellness
WED
06
MAY
Qigong – Wild Swan Flowing River

πŸ“ Higginson Park, Marlow. More info

πŸ“… Wednesday - Free

Wild Swan Flowing River Qigong was started with the sole intention of benefiting people, improving wellbeing, protecting mental health and building community.

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Tuneless Choir - Tuesday 7:30pm-9pm at St James’ Church Hall, Downley

The Gary Fletcher Band - Wednesday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

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

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

Weathertop Preachers - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

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

Off The Record - Unsigned Artists Showcase - Saturday 7:30pm-10:30pm at Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

Nic Bennett - Saturday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Lily James - Saturday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

QPAC Acoustic Open Mic Night - Sunday 6:30pm-9pm at Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

Rust For Glory: Neil Young Tribute - Sunday 8pm-10:30pm at Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Blake: Live In Concert - Sunday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

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

 
⚽️ 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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