Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse — fresh from its live radio debut… Terrifying and a total blur (I genuinely have no idea what I said). You can listen back to the Tuesday 7th Oct show [here, around 2:25:35] — apologies for the nervous giggling.

This week in Wycombe:
🗺️ Explore Wycombe’s history through maps
🤣 Josh Widdicombe brings the laughs
🏉 Free girls’ rugby festival at HWRUFC

Plus talks, walks, exhibitions, a wine safari, the ultimate Elton tribute, a gong bath, crafty fun, and loads for the kids too.

Ceroc Dancing in Wycombe – Try Something New This Tuesday 💃🕺

Fancy a fun, friendly night out that gets you moving? Ceroc is like salsa’s easy-going cousin — great music, simple steps, and a brilliantly sociable vibe.

📍 Cressex Community School, Holmer Lane, High Wycombe
🗓 Every Tuesday | ⏰ Beginners 7.30pm (no partner needed — you’ll rotate)
👋 All adults welcome (ages range from 20–80+) — perfect for absolute beginners

What to expect:

• Step-by-step teaching + a short routine each week

• Practice time and a video recap after class

• A warm crew and community who soon become friends

💷 £10 per class + one-off £2 lifetime membership (first night)
✨ New to Ceroc? Get your first 6 classes half-price — just £32 including membership (valid for 6 months)

🔗 Details, directions & videos: https://bedsbucks.com/2025/07/22/cressex-school/
📞 Marc & Rachel (afternoons): 01604 400287
✉️ [email protected]

Editorial Highlights

🗺️ ‘Putting High Wycombe on the Map’ Talk
📍Trinity United Reformed Church | 🗓️ Saturday 11th October | ⏰ 2.30pm
Join the High Wycombe Society for this talk by “the map man” about the history of mapping — from prehistoric times to the 21st century — richly illustrated with historical maps showing our town. Any other map geeks here?! 🙋🏻‍♀️

🎺 Bold, Vibrant and Brilliant — Connaught Brass
📍St Paul’s Parish Church, Wooburn | 🗓️ Monday 13th October | ⏰ 8pm
Catch the award-winning Connaught Brass, known for their dazzling performances and fresh, youthful take on brass chamber music, the quintet bring an exciting mix of classical and contemporary works to the stage.

🏃🏻‍♂️Frieth Hilly
📍Frieth Village Hall | 🗓️ Sunday 12th October | ⏰ 10am
The legendary 5k and 10k races up and down through fields, woodland and quiet country roads with stunning views over the Chiltern Hills.

📖 Cliveden Literary Festival
📍Cliveden House | 🗓️ Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October
This much-loved festival in beautiful surrounds has a packed roster of speakers, including Salman Rushdie, Jung Chang, Alain de Botton, Michael Gove, William Boyd and numerous other literary heavyweights.

🖼️ Cultural Bites

• ‘Sculpture in Britain: Today and Tomorrow’ lecture with The Arts Society High Wycombe at The Hub, Easton Street at 10am — how British sculpture has evolved and where it’s heading next.

• Bisham Concert Band Autumn Afternoon Tea Concert at Stokenchurch Community Centre on Sunday 12th October at 3pm 🎺

• “Flying the Royals” talk at Great Missenden Parish Church on Saturday 11th October at 2.30pm — an illustrated talk by Squadron Leader Graham Laurie ✈️

• Thame Art Crawl 2025 from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th October - a unique pop-up art exhibition.

• History on our High Street Walking Tour on Sunday 12th October — starting at Pann Mill at 10am, a tour discovering the secrets of the High Street 🏛️

• The Heath String Quartet at St Paul’s Parish Church, Wooburn on Friday 10th October at 8pm — one of the annual highlights of the Wooburn Festival 🎻

• ‘The History of Amersham through Place Names’ Talk at Hedgerley Memorial Hall on Wednesday 15th October at 8pm — discover the fascinating stories hidden in Amersham’s streets at this illustrated talk and how local names reveal centuries of history, people, and events that shaped the town.

Entertainment

• Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea at Wycombe Swan on tonight — the comedian and Parenting Hell podcaster is back at the Swan.

• Finga Golf Tournament at The Cherry Tree on Sunday 12th October at 7pm — if you’ve been inspired by The Ryder Cup, warm up your fingers and head on down for the indoor golf tournament ⛳️

• Audio Venom at Magnolia Park on Friday 10th October from 8pm 🎧

• BTS DJ Party at Grounded Kitchen on Saturday 11th October from 6-9pm — calling all K-Pop fans!

• ABBA Day Party at Trilogy on Saturday 11th October from 3-8pm 🪩

• Chiltern Wine Safari on Saturday 11th October — a full day guided tour of 3 boutique vineyards in the Chilterns, including lunch and transfers 🍷

🎹 Ultimate Elton & The Rocket Band – Live in Beaconsfield 🌟

Prepare for a night of pure showbiz sparkle as Ultimate Elton & The Rocket Band light up The Curzon Centre on Saturday 25th October!

From Rocket Man to Your Song and I’m Still Standing, this is the ultimate celebration of Elton’s greatest hits — performed with all the glamour, humour and big-band brilliance you’d expect 🎤✨

Fronted by award-winning tribute artist Paul Bacon, hailed as the UK’s finest Elton, the show features genuine Elton costumes from his “Out the Closet” sales and a world-class live band — together they’ve scooped 3 National Tribute Awards.

✨Doors 7pm | Tickets £15-25 | £60 VIP dinner (6pm start)
🎟 Book now via https://www.youngtheatre.org.uk/page/ultimate-elton 

🧘🏻‍♀️ Wellness Moments

• Women’s Wellness & Ayurvedic Wisdom Evening at The Pavilion, Penn Street on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm — join the Chiltern Sound Spa in this special evening for women moving through menopause and perimenopause.

• An Evening of Kirtan with the Oh Shala community at Flow Marlow Studio on Saturday 11th October at 6.30pm — sing and chant sacred mantras and drink Chai together.

• Relaxing Gong Bath at Flackwell Heath Community Centre on Saturday 11th October at 7pm.

🎨 Get Creative!

• Morning Pottery Workshop at Great Missenden Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th October at 9.30am — making a pair of jugs (no comment..) 🏺

• Autumnal Fabric Pumpkins Workshop at Cedar Barn on Tuesday 14th October at 7pm — join Create Your Happy to make a trio of pumpkins in beautiful autumnal fabrics.

• Crochet in the Church at All Saints on Saturday 11th October from 10am-1pm — join a crochet guru for this free session, all abilities welcome 🧶

• Introduction to Sourdough Workshop at Oxmoor Farm on Saturday 11th October at 10am — a sourdough masterclass with Kate from Bramble Bakes 🍞

• Paint & Sip Party at The Crown Penn on Wednesday 15th October at 7.30pm.

Quiz Nights

• Talk Sport Quiz at Yates on Sunday at 6.30pm.

• At The Belle Vue on tonight at 8pm.

• At The Full Moon on tonight at 8.30pm.

• At The Riverside for High Wycombe Shopmobility on Wednesday 15th Oct at 7.30pm.

🤓 The Wycombe Wordle

Back by popular demand!

Six guesses. Five letters. One Wycombe connection. Let me know if you crack the link…

🟩 Right letter, right spot
🟨 Right letter, wrong spot
⬜ Not in the word

👉 Click here to play

🔎 Family Fun Finder

• Learn to Play with the High Wycombe Music Centre at Millbrook School on Saturday 11th October at 11am — children of all ages are invited to come and try a musical instrument, plus a Musickids session for kids aged 4-7 at 9.30am.

• Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 10th October at 10am — stories, crafts and museum fun based on Hooray for Harry by Kim Lewis.

• Explore Your Way Relaxed Day at The Roald Dahl Museum on Sunday 12th October from 10am-4.30pm — designed for visitors with SEND and their families, with sounds turned down and visitor numbers reduced.

• Pumpkin Hunt Trail at Wycombe Museum from Sunday 12th October to Sunday 2nd November — another fun seasonal trail 🎃

• Diwali Story and Craft at High Wycombe Library on Saturday 11th October — a free event where you’ll make your own Diya decoration and enjoy a story.

🛍️ Markets & Sales

• Duck Pond Market | Liston Court Gardens, Marlow | Saturday 11th Oct | 10am-4pm.

• Dog Show & Sale | Stokenchurch Dog Rescue | Saturday 11th Oct | 12-3pm 🐕

• Table Top Sale | Micklefield Community Centre | Saturday 11th Oct | 11am-3pm.

• Table Top Sale | Wycombe Marsh Baptist Church | Saturday 11th Oct | 1-4pm.

• Lopemede Farm Artisan Market | Lopemede Farm | Sunday 12th Oct | 10am-3pm.

Sports & Activities

DANCING

💃🏻 Come Dancing with Me
Ever fancied giving Ballroom or Latin dancing a whirl? Join the friendly beginner classes every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Downley Old School Community Centre. You’ll learn all the classic steps in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to boost both fitness and confidence on the dance floor.
👉 More info here 

🧘🏻‍♀️ Move & Unwind
📍The Front Room | 🗓️ Wednesday 15th October | ⏰ 7.20pm
Reset and recharge through gentle movement, stretching, breathwork and even self-massage.
👉 More info here 

⚽ FOOTBALL

• Wycombe Wanderers vs Wigan Athletic away at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 11th October. KO 3pm.

🏃🏻‍♂️ RUNNING

Regular runs: Parkrun (Saturday, Rye Lido, 9am) | Junior Parkrun (Sunday, Pann Mill, 9am) | Risborough Run In The Park (Sunday, Wades Park, 9am).

🏋🏻‍♀️ FITNESS

Big Open Weekend at The Beacon Sports Centre on Saturday 11th October from 8am-4pm — free activities, taster sessions, classes, special offers and more.

Community Notes

PSA Testing Event at Wycombe Hospital on Saturday 11th October from 10am-2pm — free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests for men aged 45+.

Disraeli Bulb Planting at the grassy corner junction of The Pastures and Hughenden Avenue on Saturday 11th from 1-3pm and Sunday 12th October from 10am-12pm — join volunteers planting bulbs ready for spring 🌼

New 4 You 0-14 Years Clothes Bank at Christ the Servant King Church on Friday 10th October at 10.30am — free clothing bank, tea and cake.

We hope you've enjoyed this week's edition of the Pulse!

Have a baby gorgeous weekend, but first...

• Do you know somebody who would enjoy this email? Please share it ❤️

• Were you forwarded this email? Please subscribe here so you don’t miss the next edition.

• We are active throughout the week on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X. Follow us and say hi!

• Do you have an event or local news story that our readers would love? Just reply to this email!

Until next Thursday...

Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse