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Good Afternoon Bucks,

If your social calendar has been looking a little empty lately, consider this your official guide to filling it up. This week features everything from live music and theatre to craft workshops and outdoor adventures. The weather forecast may keep us guessing, but thankfully the events calendar is looking much more reliable.

Lots going on around the county this week, including:

  • ๐ŸŽถ ABBA Forever โ€“ Friday โ€“ The Elgiva
  • ๐Ÿบ Wolf Boy Outdoor Theatre โ€“ Saturday โ€“ The Walled Garden Meadow, West Wycombe
  • ๐ŸŽจ Red Kite Craft Market โ€“ Saturday โ€“ Little Chalfont Village Hall
  • ๐ŸŒณ Forest Bathing โ€“ Sunday โ€“ College Lake Nature Reserve
  • ๐Ÿš— Motorama Olney โ€“ Sunday โ€“ Olney Market Place

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.

๐ŸŽจ Art
TUE
09
JUN
Bucks Art Weeks Exhibition

๐Ÿ“ National Trust Ascott

๐Ÿ“… All week 11:30am-5pm

Part of Bucks Art Weeksโ€™ 41st year, this exhibition showcases a vibrant mix of Buckinghamshire artists and makers.

TUE
09
JUN
The Bierton Collective Art Exhibition

๐Ÿ“ Affinity House, The Firs, Aylesbury Road, Bierton HP22 5DX

๐Ÿ“… 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.

TUE
09
JUN
Bucks Art Weeks - Indian Folk Art (291)

๐Ÿ“ FrameCraft Picture Framers and Mirrors

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday to Saturday 11am-4pm

I will be exhibiting my art for @bucksartweeksofficial on 6th and 9th to 13th June 2026.

TUE
09
JUN
Bucks Art Weeks @ A Little Bird Told Me Gallery

๐Ÿ“ a little bird told me gallery

๐Ÿ“… All week 10am-5pm

A little bird told me gallery will be taking part in the annual Bucks Art Weeks event.

THU
11
JUN
Kingfisher Paint Night @No2 Pound Street

๐Ÿ“ No2 Pound Street

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 7pm-10pm - ยฃ35

Join us for a relaxed paint night as we sip, snack, and paint Kingfisher โ€” a striking, vibrant bird captured in a moment of stillness. This is a fun, sociable evening designed for unwinding, getting creative, and enjoying a little midweek escape.

THU
11
JUN
Exhibition On Screen: Caravaggio

๐Ÿ“ Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm - ยฃ18

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder โ€“ shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biographyโ€ฆ Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time โ€“ Caravaggio.

FRI
12
JUN
4-Week Course: Watercolour Landscapes

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Friday 1pm-3:30pm - ยฃ60

During this course, participants will explore painting Urban or Rural scenes in Watercolour and pen wash using wet-in-wet technique. Paul will also share steps on adding figures into paintings and tips on refining compositions. Students will be encouraged to find their own style through the weeks.

SAT
13
JUN
4-week Course: Bookbinding

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10am-12:30pm - ยฃ85

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.

SUN
14
JUN
Craft Fayre

๐Ÿ“ Haydon Hill Community Centre, Aylesbury

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

Step into a hall full of colour, creativity, and friendly faces as local makers.

 
Discover Hidden Gardens Across Buckinghamshire in 2026 ๐ŸŒฟ

Explore Buckinghamshireโ€™s hidden gardens in 2026 with the National Garden Scheme. Discover beautiful spaces, support vital charities, and plan your perfect day out.

๐Ÿ—ป Outdoor Events
TUE
09
JUN
Willow Obelisk Plant Support Weaving

๐Ÿ“ BackWoods Experiences

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 6:30pm-9pm - ยฃ65

Join nursery owner Billy for a workshop learning how to make your own willow obelisk plant support, which you will get to take home! This support is great for climbing plants, such as sweet peas.

WED
10
JUN
Willow Cloche Plant Support Weaving

๐Ÿ“ BackWoods Experiences

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 6:30pm-9pm - ยฃ65

Make your own willow cloche plant support, to stop your plants from falling over in the border!

FRI
12
JUN
Orchid Walk

๐Ÿ“ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

๐Ÿ“… Friday

Did you know thereโ€™s over 50 species of Wild Orchid in the UK? Join us for a guided walk around College Lake to discover our orchids.

FRI
12
JUN
Water Garden Walk At The Dairy

๐Ÿ“ Waddesdon Manor

๐Ÿ“… Friday From 11am - ยฃ15

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables Cafรฉ.

SAT
13
JUN
2026 Chiltern Wine Tours

๐Ÿ“ Dropmore Vineyard, Woodfine Wine and Daws Hill Vineyard

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm - ยฃ95

These tours a either a full or 3/4 day immersive tour of 2 or 3 vineyards in the Northern Chilterns, with a guide. The price for a visit to 2 vineyards is ยฃ95 and for a full day of 3 vineyards is ยฃ115.

SAT
13
JUN
Acer Corner - National Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ 10 Manor Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HQ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday & Sunday

A garden designer's garden with Japanese influence and a large collection of Acer palmatum Japanese maples.

SUN
14
JUN
Forest Bathing

๐Ÿ“ College Lake Nature Reserve, near Tring

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

Take some time out with our forest bathing sessions with Tricia from โ€˜Deep in Natureโ€™.

 
๐ŸŽญ Theatre Shows
TUE
09
JUN
2:22 A Ghost Story

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… All week 7:30pm-10pm - ยฃ16

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes on a UK tour.

TUE
09
JUN
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

๐Ÿ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Monday to Friday

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, a Tony Awardยฎ-winning musical on Broadway, and it's now coming to Milton Keynes Theatre for one week!

THU
11
JUN
The Musical Box And Then There Was...phil

๐Ÿ“ Wycombe Swan

๐Ÿ“… Thursday

In yet its biggest and most daring production, The Musical Box, true to its reputation as a time machine, delivers an authentic live musical experience for hardcore fans and intrigued people alike, with this long awaited and well deserved homage to Phil Collins.

THU
11
JUN
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Touch Tour

๐Ÿ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Thursday

Touch Tours are an important part of an audio described performance for blind and visually impaired audiences.

SAT
13
JUN
Stage-a-Chorus Discovery Workshop

๐Ÿ“ Garsington Studios, Wallace Hill Farm, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3YF

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10am-3:30pm - Free

Garsington Operaโ€™s Discovery Workshops are designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and help explore new ideas and skills.

SUN
14
JUN
Rosie's Rainbow Fund Charity Gala

๐Ÿ“ Wycombe Swan

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

Rosieโ€™s Rainbow Fund Charity Gala Date: Sunday, June 14th 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Rosie's Rainbow Fund is delighted to present a Charity Gala Concert in support of our very special local childrenโ€™s charity.

 
A Wonderful Evening at Chesham Fringe

Experience the charm of Chesham Fringe with live music, intimate theatre, summer atmosphere, and a vibrant community spirit across the townโ€™s unique venues.

๐Ÿฅ˜ Food & Drink
TUE
09
JUN
Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz

๐Ÿ“ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles

๐Ÿ“… 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 youโ€™re the sharpest in townโ€”prizes and bragging rights await!

WED
10
JUN
Waterside Singers

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ6

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

THU
11
JUN
Amersham Wine Club - Blind Wine Tastings

๐Ÿ“ The Wine Place, Amersham

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 7pm-9pm - ยฃ25

Amersham Wine Club helps you discover wines you truly enjoy through fun, blind tastings that strip away labels, price tags, and pretence.

FRI
12
JUN
Authentic Japanese Sushi Making Workshop In High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“ The Front Room, High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“… Friday 11am-12:30pm - ยฃ45

Join this enjoyable, 90-minute interactive Sushi Making Class where you'll learn to craft 4 types of authentic sushi.

 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ History & Heritage
TUE
09
JUN
Aston Manorโ€™s Reminiscence Express

๐Ÿ“ Aston Manor Care Home, De Havilland Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 3BZ

๐Ÿ“… 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.

THU
11
JUN
The โ€˜most honest hearted, real good menโ€™: Sir John Vanbrugh and the Kit-Cat Club

๐Ÿ“ Stowe House

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 6pm-8pm - Free

Ophelia Field, author of The Kit-Cat Club, and Vanbrugh biographer Rory Fraser discuss the Clubโ€™s under-appreciated centrality to Vanbrughโ€™s eclectic career and to British culture.

SUN
14
JUN
Motorama Olney

๐Ÿ“ Olney Market Place

๐Ÿ“… Sunday From 12pm

Come along. Bring the kids. There will be competitions, rides, best of class cups tobe won. Make a day of it. Local restaurants will be open.

 
๐ŸŽก Family Fun
TUE
09
JUN
Story Time Adventure

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 10am-11am - ยฃ8

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

SAT
13
JUN
Wolf Boy Outdoor Theatre โ€ข The Walled Garden Meadow, West Wycombe

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 11am-2pm

Join us at the Walled Garden for a magical outdoor theatre performance of Wolf Boy, presented by Drama in the Woods.

SUN
14
JUN
Tiger Family Painting Workshop @ No2 Pound Street

๐Ÿ“ No2 Pound Street

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 2pm-4pm - ยฃ20

Get ready for a bold, colourful, and creative experience with our Tiger family painting workshop at No2 Pound Street. Join us for a fun, relaxed afternoon painting a vibrant, brightly coloured big cat โ€” a striking piece of art youโ€™ll be proud to take home.

 
๐Ÿค Business
TUE
09
JUN
Wibn Marlow Women's In-person Networking Event

๐Ÿ“ Crowne Plaza Marlow

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday

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

 
๐ŸŽฌ Films
THU
11
JUN
Film - EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert

๐Ÿ“ The Elgiva

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 8pm-10:30pm - ยฃ10

Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

 
๐Ÿคก Comedy Shows
FRI
12
JUN
Comedy Night @ The Grand Junction, Buckingham

๐Ÿ“ The Grand Junction, Buckingham

๐Ÿ“… Friday 7:30pm-10:30pm - ยฃ16

Get ready for a hilarious night out featuring a line-up of brilliant comedians who will have you in stitches all night long.

 
๐ŸŒธ Gardens
THU
11
JUN
Lilies Open Garden

๐Ÿ“ Lilies

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 2pm-4:30pm - ยฃ14

Since the 17th century, a house and grounds have been recorded on the site of Lilies in north Buckinghamshire, a beautiful, elevated estate with sweeping views over the Vale of Aylesbury.

 
๐ŸŽ Markets
๐ŸŽต Live Music

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

Centre Stage Open Mic At The Brewery Tap House - Thursday from 6:30pm at Brewery Tap House, 17 Twizel Close Milton Keynes

Zebra Jazz Jam - Thursday from 7:30pm at King's Arm Pub, Tring

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

Sky Full Of Stars - Friday at Wycombe Swan

ABBA Forever - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Elgiva

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

Alina Orchestra - Music from the Masters - Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm at The Stables MK

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

Music From The Masters - Alina Orchestra - Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm at The Stables

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

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

 
โšฝ๏ธ Sports & Exercise

Padel & Pilates - Monday & Friday 12:30pm-2:45pm at Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Marlow Regatta & Festival - Saturday & Sunday at Higginson Park, Marlow

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

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Running

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

๐Ÿธ 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

โšฝ๏ธ 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

๐Ÿ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Maryโ€™s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Maryโ€™s Centre, Haddenham

๐ŸŠ 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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