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Waddesdon Manor - Discovery Talk
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.
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury,
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Waddesdon Manor - Introductory Walk
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).
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury,
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Waddesdon Manor - Meet the Aviary Keeper
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.
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury,
Today
Waddesdon Manor - Wine Cellars Talk
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.
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury,
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Gerrards Cross Comedy Evening
Comedy with JoJo Smith Bennett Arron AJ Roberts Alun Cochrane
Gerrards Cross Community Association, The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross,
Today
Richard Grainger @The Song Loft
Richard Grainger is a prolific and diverse artist, songwriter and musician who has been performing on the British Folk Scene since the 1980’s.
30 years have elapsed since he made his first recording and this was celebrated in his 30th Anniversary Concert in Middlesbrough Town Hall in 2015.
York House Centre, London Road, Stony Stratford
Today
Waddesdon Manor - Contemporary art & architecture tour
Join us for a tour of Flint House and Windmill Hill Archive. This is your chance to see exquisite interiors and artworks of two pieces of contemporary architecture on the Waddesdon estate, Windmill Hill Archive and Flint House.
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury,
Today
Cliveden - Bluebell Walk
See a blanket of bluebells on a self-led trail around the estate. Nestled inside the woods at Cliveden estate, bluebells brighten up this historic forest. We’ll find the best displays and highlight them on trail map for you to stroll along.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Cliveden - The Gilded Gardens
See the spectacle of hundreds of thousands of daffodils bloom across the estate. Golden daffodils carpet the grounds of the gardens and woodlands we look after. this year we’ve added 57 new varieties to our collection, meaning the spectacle is bound to be bigger and better than ever.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Cliveden - National Treasure: The search for the Sancy Diamond
Somewhere in Clivedens woodland there’s a lost treasure waiting to be discovered. Band together to solve the clues and see if you can solve the case of the missing Sancy diamond. Back in 1946 during a lavish dinner party, the Sancy diamond from Nancy Astors bejewelled tiara was stolen.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Cliveden
As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’, take a self-guided tour of Cliveden’s statuary collection and understand where political art is positioned across the estate. Cliveden’s vast statue collection draws important parallels to the political climate in which they were acquired.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Boarstall Duck Decoy - Bluebell season
Take in the simple pleasure of a woodland walk with bluebells marking springs arrival. Dont forget to bring your four-legged friend to enjoy it too. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.
Boarstall Duck Decoy, Boarstall, near Bicester,
Today to Sun 19 May
Cliveden - ’Letters to Nancy’: as part of Nancy Astor: vigour, vitality & cheek
As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’ this exhibition unearths letters written to Nancy, from the public, in the controversial run-up to and during her election to parliament. In 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to take her seat in Parliament.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Cliveden - Nancy Astor: Vigour, vitality & cheek: Sounding Chamber experience
As part of ’Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek’, experience an audio/visual experience in Cliveden’s atmospheric Sounding Chamber. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Learn to Jive 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, Large Air Conditioned Wooden Dance Floor! Beginners Jive class 8pm (no partner or experience required), Rock n Roll Social dance 8.30pm til late! Dancers & non dancers welcome!
Marlow British Legion, Station Approch, Marlow
Today, Fri 3 May, Fri 10 May, Fri 17 May, Fri 24 May, Fri 31 May
Marlow Needs You - volunteering marketplaceri
Marlow’s first Volunteering Marketplace. Can you help community organisations by giving a little of your time? Come and meet local groups, hear about what they do, and consider volunteering!
Christ Church URC
Today and Sat 27 Apr
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
Today, Fri 3 May, Fri 10 May, Fri 17 May, Fri 24 May, Fri 31 May
20% off Mini Pig Keeping for the Easter Holidays!
This is a unique family fun experience where you will get know our pigs and learn a little about pig keeping.
This 1 hour and 15 minute activity is aimed at younger pig enthusiasts ( 3-16 years).
Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd
Old Amersham Farm
Today to Sun 28 Apr, Tue 30 Apr
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 Fri 14 Jun
Milton Keynes City Church Choir
Our Church Choir sings most Sundays at the City Church, either at one of the morning services or approximately once a month we sing a choral evening service.
Milton Keynes City Church, 300 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes
Today, Fri 3 May, Fri 10 May, Fri 17 May, Fri 24 May, Fri 31 May, Fri 7 Jun
Holmer Green Football Club Race Night at HGSA
A great night at the races!
There will be 8 races, each with 8 horses racing.
Own a horse for £10, become a jockey for £5 or why not sponsor a race for £100.
£20 to the winning owner, £10 to the winning jockey.
Entry to the course £5 to include a hotdog supper.
Contact Laura Ripley admin@hgsa.co.
Holmer Green Sports Association
87 Watchet Lane
Today
Bucks Pottery & Sculpture Society talk
At this month’s meeting there will be a talk by local potter Elaine Wells. Elaine was a competitor on the last series of the Great British Throwdown programme and is currently nearing completion of a two year Studio Pottery Diploma Course at Middleton Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.
Little Kingshill Village Hall, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill
Today
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, Sat 27 Apr
Samurai: Warriors of Ancient Japan
6 April – 13 July 2019
Discover stunning examples of historical Samurai armour and weapons, from complete suits to beautiful swords and ornate helmets. Not to be missed! Entry by donation.
Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Childrens Gallery, Church Street, Aylesbury
Today, Sat 27 Apr, Tue 30 Apr to Sat 4 May, Tue 7 May to Sat 11 May, Tue 14 May to Sat 18 May, Tue 21 May to Sat 25 May, Tue 28 May to Sat 1 Jun, Tue 4 Jun
Children’s Easter Actiivities
Fun around the museum with a new anagram quiz, an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter crafts on the terrace.
Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
Today, Sat 27 Apr