What's On Buckingham

Buckingham and District Action Group for Cancer Research UK invite you to enter a team at their Quiz Night. Teams of 4/6 people but these could be made up on the night. There will also be a raffle, and there is a licensed bar available.

ORGAN RECITAL by International Concert Organist Richard Pearce, a regular performer with the BBC Symphony Orchestra including at the Last Night of the Proms. A wide range of music will be presented...one hour showcasing the magnificent Norman & Beard organ.

A free exhibition on the rich and varied 2000 year history of Fringford. Exhibition has been created by the Fringford Village History Group.

New exhibition on The Loyal Grenville Lodge of Oddfellows based in Buckingham. Their first meetings were held at The Woolpack, then at The George before moving to the purpose built Oddfellows Hall in Well Street in 1893. See their story in this special exhibition.

Join a member of the team for an early morning walk around the gardens to experience the bird song of Stowe and enjoy the chance to see the gardens before we open to the public. Warm up with breakfast afterwards, included in your ticket price. Booking Essential. Phone: *Tickets available 2 March*. Children welcome.

In the year of Vote 100, help us choose great British women to sit in our modern day Temple of British Worthies. Vote for your worthy women then come back later in the year to see who was chosen. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome to place their vote too. Dogs on leads welcome.

Drop in to our toddler fun activities and meet other families in the local community. Drop in to our toddler fun activities and meet other families in the local community. Themed all things Sleeping Beauty, hear this classic fairytale’s link with Stowe’s history.

Join the dogs of Stowe on a paw patrol with a different theme and leader each month. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

For any artist, the magic of creation happens in the studio. Would you like to see where the magic happens? Award winning artist Cathy Read is opening her studio doors for 2 days in May. Come and see where she transforms paper into stunning architectural paintings.

Oxford’s much-toured band 4-piece band, Moonrakers (Celtic harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals), give a full concert of songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions.

Two children who live in Lillingstone Lovell have persuaded their parents and friends to organise a Quiz Night to raise much needed funds to buy new cricket nets for their Buckingham Junior Cricket Club. Teams of four are invited to come along to what promises to be a fun evening with food, a bar and a prize draw.

Trolls ; an enchanting musical by the late, great Peter Skellern. The Trolls have gathered to celebrate the Midsummer Feast. There is also to be a wedding, with King Smee set to marry Bleeta. As the ceremony gets underway, a terrible event takes place.

Classic English spring fete with fun dog show, dance demonstration, raffle, tombola, country corner, Vintage organ, BBQ, Bar, Candleford Cafe tea shoppe, cakes , bric-a-brac and all the usual attractions.

Whitespace Yoga Studio are offering free classes for everyone, including kids and beginners. Join friendly teachers and welcoming staff – try out a class, talk to wellbeing advisors or simply look around their beautiful light filled studio space.

Its 70s Disco Time!! Saturday 12th May 2018 7.30pm—11.45pm Mursley Village Hall Dancing and costume prizes licenced bar Bring your own snacks or purchase Fish and Chips from Howe’s mobile van 7.30pm approx. Proceeds to Mursley Church Maintenance

Saddle up and take the reigns, join us for a fabulous evening of racing, food and fundraising Tickets are just £7.

Milton Keynes group ‘Heart and Music’ will be in concert to mark the 800th anniversary of All Saints’ Church in Loughton on Saturday 21 April at 7.30pm.

Browse through a wide variety items from 50p to £500! From jewellery to militaria, there is something for everyone! Every Friday, 8am - 3pm (except Christmas and New Year). Call 07775 787176 for details or to book a stall. More details on our website at www.antiques2go.co.uk

A Quiz Evening with Quizmaster Hilary Aslett to raise funds for the Tove Valley Centre. Teams of 6 maximum. Smaller groups and individuals welcome and can be made up into teams on the night.

Bicester is likely to be abuzz with locals, out-of-town shoppers and visitors travelling to the town from all over Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties when the colourful International World Food market "Flavours of the World" sets up stall in the town.

Tick something of your bucket list in 2018 and join us for our Charity Tandem Skydive at Hinton Airfield, Brackley, Northamptonshire. Register today for £50.00 and raise a minimum of £345 - to jump for free!

Speed Dating in Milton Keynes How Speed Dating in Milton Keynes works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Milton Keynes, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

Come and enjoy a wonderful Gong Sound Bath - a sonic massage to release tension from mind, body and soul. You lay fully clothed and allow the sounds to wash over you - surrounding you with beautiful vibrations.

Take a trip to the charming (if insane) village of Dibley. As the community prepares for the christening of Alice and Hugo’s baby, could love be in the air for local vicar Geraldine?

Mr & Mrs Helmer are the iconic power couple. They excel at work, staying on top, socialising. They excel at excelling. But as his autobiography rolls out around Christmas-time, it seems there are a few things that Mr. Helmer may not have mentioned in the foreword.

Following a phenomenal run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sold-out audiences, award winning company Protein presents a thought-provoking yet poignant commentary on multicultural Britain through dance, live music and dialogue compiled from the performers’ personal experiences.

Instead of a Kingdom - a pub! Instead of a King - Mr Lear, the landlord! When he announces his retirement and the division of his “kingdom” between his daughters, Mr Lear imitates his famous namesake and demands to know which of them loves him the most.

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

From Jim Cartwright, the award-winning writer of Little Voice and Road, comes Two, a gritty yet heart-warming look at northern life filled with pathos and humour. Set in a Northern Pub where the Landlord and Landlady’s cheery greeting and friendly banter barely disguise their contempt for each other.

Afghanistan: 2009. Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Training’s complete, combat is a buzz. But on one particular hot and desperate tour of duty, Ryan sees things he can’t talk about, to anyone. And when he returns home, the trouble really begins.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams’ bestselling book!

Multi-award-winning Mark Bruce Company presents a striking dance theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a tragic descent into the darkest sides of human nature.

This Spring, LEGO Friends invites children and their families to join them on the House of Heart Tour, which will be travelling to 8 intu shopping centres across the UK in a quest to put more heart into the world.

The course, led by Keith Hasted, will investigate the life and work of key architects of the modern era, picking out representative buildings to display their achievements. The work of Frank Lloyd Wright and of Charles Rennie Mackintosh will be set against the influential work of Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier.

Pretty stone village with a selection of gardens large and small, incl a cottage garden with colourful planting, interesting corners and lovely views; a large garden behind C17 farmhouse (not open) with colour themed borders, separate small gardens; and a large terraced garden with a 140ft long herbaceous border and

In aid of the Children’s Air Ambulance Appeal. This worthwhile organisation receives no Government money. It relies entirely on the generosity of the public- people like us. There will be coffee and cakes, a Bring and Buy Stall and a raffle. Please come along to support this venture. Bring your friends!

This year’s Big Walk starts on the Icknield Way Ridgeway Link at Dunstable Downs and takes in part of the actual Ridgeway Trail, including Ivinghoe Beacon, Wigginton and Wendover. There is a choice of three routes: •Dunstable Downs to Wendover (approx. 18 miles) •Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover (approx.

Glorious Years is a celebration of the power of the printed image before photography. An exhibition of rare calendars, published in Paris in 17th and 18th centuries.

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds. A free 20 minute talk on weekdays about the Aviary and its work, presented by a member of the Aviary team. Learn about the exotic collection of rare and endangered birds at Waddesdon and the important conservation work of this registered zoo.

Discover the history of Rothschild wine. Have the history of the Rothschild wine brought to life in this free 20-minute talk on the Rothschilds and their wines.

For the first time in more than 150 years some of the most extraordinary and enigmatic treasures of the Renissance, a set of 12 European silver-gilt standing cups will be reunited and displayed together at Waddesdon Manor.

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor. A 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides, uncovering an aspect of Waddesdon’s extraordinary collection and history. A different topic will be covered each day, with guides discussing their areas of interest and expertise. Booking Not Needed.

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a free 45 minute peaceful walk around the beautiful Water Garden located in the grounds of The Dairy. Public access to this garden is limited and these guided walks only take place on Wednesdays.

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor. Join one of our volunteer garden guides on a 45 minute walk to explore the history of the gardens, the Manor and the Rothschild family. This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths. Hosted daily at 11.30am (also 2pm on Wed & Fri). Booking Not Needed.

Join us for an informal tasting of twelve Rothschild wines from around the world. The Rothschild portfolio is as diverse as it is impressive.

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’s collection was full of objects made of precious materials: hardstones, minerals, silver and gold. Many examples of these extraordinary objects are still to be found throughout Waddesdon.

Discover how Joshua Reynolds transformed portraiture and what recent scientific analysis has revealed about his technique and his experiences with paint.

Join one of our expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon’s history and collection. Enjoy a tour of the ground floor before we open to the public. The tour will end with an exclusive viewing of the elephant automaton in action. Booking Essential. Phone: 01296 820414. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Join Head of Collections, Pippa Shirley, for a tour of The Silver Caesars: A Renaissance Mystery. For the first time in more than 150 years some of the most extraordinary and enigmatic treasures of the Renaissance, a set of 12 European silver-gilt standing cups - known as the ’Aldobrandini Tazze’ - will be...

Start your weekend with delicious, locally-grown food and produce. Offering the very best in quality, fresh, seasonal produce all locally sourced. Our new Artisan Market aims to support local, small-scale, independent food producers.