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Hughenden - Royal Gifts of Hughenden
From Victoria R: The royal gifts of Hughenden. Benjamin Disraeli, Hughenden’s famous resident, was Queen Victoria’s favourite prime minister. Discover the stories behind the gifts she gave him. Booking Not Needed. N/A. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Hughenden, High Wycombe
Today to Tue 16 Apr
Children’s February Half-term Workshops at Queens Park Arts Centre
Mon 18 Feb: Carve a Maze with Jeremy Turner
Create a pattern then transfer it to MDF and carve your very own marble-run puzzle.
Tue 19 Feb: ‘Budlings’ with Pippa North
A wonderful opportunity to use a variety of unusual materials to create your own little ‘budling’ and growing pot.
Queens Park Arts Centre
Queens Park
Aylesbury
Bucks
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Art and Us
Art and Us is a new programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs. These weekly sessions enable families to work directly with an artist to explore their creative interests.
MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Hughenden - Death and Memorium: Disraeli and Victorian mortality
Discover the curious world of Victorian funerary traditions and explore items from Hughenden’s collection relating to the demise of its most famous resident - Benjamin Disraeli. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for older children. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Hughenden, High Wycombe
Today to Thu 18 Apr
Cliveden - February half-term trail
Wrap up warm and get outdoors with our childrens trail. Children will have fun exploring Cliveden estate on this February half-term trail. At the end of the trail little ones will make their own craft to take home.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Not Needed.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Whose Life Is It Anyway
This thought-provoking play by Brian Clark explores issues that are as relevant today as when it was first staged in 1978.
Set in a hospital room, the action revolves around Ken Harrison who is a well-known sculptor, until a terrible car accident leaves him a paraplegic; only his brain functions normally.
Lancaster Arts Centre Wycombe Abbey School High Wycombe
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Half Term Fun at Eden Shopping Centre
Join Eden Shopping Centre from Monday 18th-Friday 22nd February where your budding performers can enjoy FREE workshops inspired by everyone’s favourite circus musical.
Eden Shopping Centre, Oxford Street, High Wycombe
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Cliveden - Snowdrop Walk
A self-guided walk around the Estate to see the first signs of snowdrops. Follow the snowdrops around the estate on a self-led walk. The best clusters of snowdrops are expected at Blenheim Lawn, Stable Bank and Ilex Grove (weather depending).
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Sun 31 Mar
Cliveden - The Cliveden Suite
To celebrate the opening of the fully conserved Sounding Chamber, we present The Cliveden Suite - four pieces of music inspired by the Cliveden women of ’Misrepresented'’. We’re inviting you hear the next part of Cliveden’s Women and Power; ’Misrepresented'’ programme.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Thu 28 Feb
Family Cookery School
Keep little hands busy this February half term with one of our hands-on, family cooking classes.
Join our chefs in the Manor Restaurant to make a delicious lunch, as well as a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury treats to take home.
Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon Aylesbury
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Laser Tag2U mobile laser tag parties at a location of your choice.
Laser tag 2U provides mobile laser tag events for children and adults over the age of 5.
We come to a location of your choice, indoor or out.
We can have up to 140 players at one time.
We do school fairs, team building, kids parties etc.
Please enquire for more info www.lasertag2u.co.uk
Laser Tag2U mobile laser tag parties at a location of your choice.
Today to Thu 28 Feb
February Half Term Playscheme - Animals Week
Animals week – 18 – 22 February 2019
Can an elephant really remember everything? Can I train my cat or rabbit to do what I want them to do? Does a giraffe sleep standing up or lying down?
Jonathan Page Play Centre
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Children’s Half Term Activities
’Draw’ your way around the museum with connections to the exhibition Mighty Women.
Activity on the terrace in the exercise yard.
Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Hands-on Victorians
22 January – 27 April
Find out what life was like during Queen Victoria’s reign in this special exhibition for families and schools. Lots to touch, see and do.
Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Childrens Gallery, Church Street, Aylesbury
Today to Sat 23 Feb, Tue 26 Feb to Sat 2 Mar, Tue 5 Mar to Sat 9 Mar, Tue 12 Mar to Sat 16 Mar, Tue 19 Mar to Sat 23 Mar, Tue 26 Mar
Mighty Women.
An exhibtion in the old exercise yard, curated by Laura Hutton celebrating the amazing stories of women and girls in Buckingham and the surrounding area, right through history to today. This is also a ’growing’ exhibition and we welcome visitors adding their own stories of Mighty Women.
Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
Today to Sat 23 Feb, Mon 25 Feb to Sat 2 Mar, Mon 4 Mar to Sat 9 Mar, Mon 11 Mar to Sat 16 Mar, Mon 18 Mar to Sat 23 Mar, Mon 25 Mar to Sat 30 Mar, Mon 1 Apr to Sat 6 Apr, Mon 8 Apr
Glorious Glass!
An exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Contemporary Glass Society
2 February – 23 March 2019
Experience the magical colours, textures, use of light and techniques of around 40 glass artists that demonstrate the glorious and diverse nature of contemporary glass. Many works will be for sale.
Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Childrens Gallery, Church Street, Aylesbury
Today to Sat 23 Mar
Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society talk
The talk for this month will be by Leicester based ceramicist David Wright. David makes handbuilt bottles, boxes and bowls which are decorated with ash or shino glazes and fired in a wood burning kiln.
Little Kingshill Village Hall, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill
Fri 22 Feb 19
DJ Toney White at Clayton’s Marlow
Start your weekend on the dancefloor every Friday with Pointblank FM’s DJ Toney White as he plays soul, funk, disco, house and other gems.
Clayton’s Marlow
16 Oxford Road
Fri 22 Feb, Fri 1 Mar, Fri 8 Mar, Fri 15 Mar, Fri 22 Mar, Fri 29 Mar, Fri 5 Apr, Fri 12 Apr
Jive Classes and Dancing every Friday Marlow
Weekly Friday Night Rock ’n’ Roll Club every Friday at Marlow British Legion, SL7 1NT!
Cheap Bar, Large car Park, Great Music, Wooden Dance Floor!
Beginners Jive class 8pm (no partner or experience required), Rock n Roll Social 8.30pm til late! Dancers & non dancers welcome!
Marlow British Legion, Station Approch, Marlow
Fri 22 Feb, Fri 1 Mar, Fri 8 Mar, Fri 15 Mar, Fri 22 Mar, Fri 29 Mar, Fri 5 Apr, Fri 12 Apr
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Jumble Sale
Sale of donations in aid of Stokenchurch Dog Rescue.
Lots of bargains to be had!
Clothes, shoes and bags, linen,
Bric-a-brac and collectables,
Dog food and sundries,
Books and Dvds,
Tombola,
Toys and puzzles,
Jewellery
Refreshments available
Longburrow Hall
Park Lane
Stokenchurch
Stokenchurch
Sat 23 Feb 19
Chartridge Lodge Wedding Fair
Brides bring the whole family and relax in this stunning period wedding venue nr Chesham, Bucks, or perhaps take a stroll around the wonderful and tranquil grounds.
Meet over 30 local quality exhibitors covering every aspect of your wedding.
Enjoy our rare wedding gown trunk and fashion shows at 12.
Chartridge Lane
Sat 23 Feb 19
Newton Longville Open Gardens
Snowdrops, Live Music and Cake!
Ticket includes 2 gardens, St Faith’s Churchyard, live music, tea and cake.
Refreshments and music at the Old Rectory. Hear the Wurlitzer organ!
Parking at the Free Church, Bletchley Road.
The Village of Newton Longville
Sat 23 Feb 19 and Sun 24 Feb
Beaconsfield Farmers’ Market
A friendly welcome awaits at this long-running popular market where you’ll always find an amazing choice of meats, poultry and game, and other quality, local produce, including award-winning cheeses, seasonal fruit and veg, locally produced cider and wines, artisan breads, meat and savoury pies, cakes,
Windsor End, Old Town
Sat 23 Feb 19
RISEX 2019 Model Railway Exhibition
Presented by Risborough & District Model Railway Club
The whole of the Community Centre in Princes Risborough is taken over one day in the spring each year. Allowing local modellers to display their layouts and model making.
Community Centre, Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough
Sat 23 Feb 19
Tango in a day creash course
Were you seduced by the Tango on TV’s strictly come dancing ?
Do you wish to join a vibrant welcoming community?
Suitable for complete beginners through to proficient dancers, we will be covering concepts of Tango. Embrace, Connection, Music and the steps to make a figures.
This is a stand alone workshop.
Romeo Dance Academy 1st Floor South Side, The Old Bus Station, 401 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes
Sun 24 Feb 19