Bratwurst, Witches & A Fiddler 🎻

Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your local newsletter suddenly hit with the revelation that it’s now less than 100 sleeps until Christmas. Honestly? I’m here for it. Bring on the eggnog.

Wycombe’s buzzing this week:

• Oktoberfest has arrived! 🍻

• National Fitness Day = free family activities 💪🏻

• What did I make of Fiddler On The Roof? 🎭

Plus model railway fun, a witchy women’s circle, chamber music festival, Motown night, soundbaths aplenty and much more.

🎄A Christmas to Remember at Holiday Inn 🎄

Ok, ok… it might feel a little premature to be talking Christmas in September. But trust us — the smug glow of having your festive celebrations sorted early is well worth it.

If you’re looking for the perfect festive night out — whether it’s with colleagues, friends or family — Holiday Inn High Wycombe has a Christmas celebration for you.

✨Themed Festive Joiner Parties

Arrive from 7pm, tuck into a delicious 3-course feast at 8pm, then hit the dance floor until midnight.

• Running on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 27th November to 21st December

• From just £38.95pp

• Private parties also available

🍽️ Festive Lunches

Perfect for office get-togethers or a festive catch-up with friends

• Two courses £26.95pp

• Three courses £32.05pp

• Private dining available (+£5 supplement)

🍰 Festive Afternoon Tea

The cosiest way to celebrate the season.

• From £24.99

• Add a glass of fizz for just £5 extra 🥂

🎅🏻 Seasonal menus, vegan & gluten-free options, and a guaranteed night to remember.

📩 Spaces always sell fast — book now and let the Moment Makers at Holiday Inn High Wycombe bring your Christmas to life!

👉 Read the full details here

Editor’s Highlights

🍻 Oktoberfest BBQ
📍The Walled Garden | 🗓️ Saturday 20th September | 🕰️ 12-5pm
A BBQ featuring delicious German sausages plus beers, live music, face painting and Bavarian fun.

🍁 A Little Bit Witchy at Autumn Equinox
📍The Pavilion, Penn Street | 🗓️ Wednesday 24th September | 🕰️ 7.30pm
Celebrate and embrace the shifting seasons and find a moment of Sacred Balance in this women’s circle.

🎶🎬Songs from the Shows and Screen
📍St Peter & St Paul Church, Missenden | 🗓️ Saturday 20th September | 🕰️ 7pm
The Jeremy Harmsworth Quartet with Maddy Cullen on vocals present a night of entertainment performing all time favourites. Tickets include a light supper.

🚂 HW & District Model Railway Society Open Day
📍11 Duke Street | 🗓️ Saturday 20th September | 🕰️ 10am-4pm
Come and see the current projects, including a working scale model of West Wycombe Station, operate the layouts and test the tracks.

🧑🏻‍🍳 Kimchi Workshop with Good Fermentation
📍Peterley Manor Farm | 🗓️ Friday 19th September | 🕰️ 7pm
Master the art of making traditional Korean kimchi with Chef Iñigo, plus a kombucha tasting.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Wellness Moments

• Flow & Slo at Slohaus Wild Spa, Peterley Manor Farm — Saturday 20th September, 2pm | Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and contrast therapy 🧘🏻‍♀️

• Wild & Wise Group Therapy Circle at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Penn — Wednesday 24th September, 7pm | a confidential, supportive space.

• Piddington Village Soundbath Fundraiser at Piddington Village Hall — Friday 19th September, 7.50pm.

• Coffee, Cake & Chat at Cornerstone, Little Kingshill Baptist Church — Wednesday 24th September, 11.30am-1.30pm | a free social for new and pregnant mums 👶🏻

• Relaxation Class at Penn Village Hall — Friday 19th September, 7pm.

• Women’s Wellness: Sound Spa & Sauna Rituals at Penn Street — tonight, 6pm.

Entertainment

🎭 Review: Fiddler on the Roof

📍 Wycombe Swan | 🎟️ Running until Sat 20th Sept | tickets here

The opening night at Wycombe Swan had it all — humour, heartbreak, and a standing ovation. Matthew Woodyatt shines as Tevye, the music soars, and the famous bottle dance drew gasps. Quite simply, it’s the best thing I’ve seen on stage this year.

👉 Read my full review here: wycombepulse.co.uk/review-fiddler-on-the-roof-at-wycombe-swan

• Comedy Night at The Crown Penn on Wednesday 24th September at 8pm.

• DJ Greg with Throwback R&B and Old School Classics at The Front Room on Friday 19th September from 7pm-12am 🪩

• Oktoberfest 2025 at Old Queens Head Penn on Saturday 20th September.

• A Night of Motown at JB’s Bar at HW Judo Centre on Friday 19th September from 7.45pm — a night of Motown music with a cocktail hour 🍸

🎼West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival
📍St Mary the Virgin Hambleden | 🗓️ Thursday 18th-Saturday 20th September
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the festival with five unforgettable concerts inspired by travel, adventure, and national roots.

🧠 Quiz Nights

Brains + beer = the ultimate midweek workout.

• At The Belle Vue on tonight at 8pm.

• At The Crown Penn on tonight at 7.30pm

• At Flackwell Heath Community Centre on Saturday at 7pm.

🤓 The Wycombe Wordle

You know the drill.

Six guesses. Five letters. All things Wycombe.

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

👉 Click here to play

🔎 Family Fun Finder

• National Fitness Day at Wycombe Leisure Centre on Sunday 21st September — a fun-filled day of free fitness activities for the whole family, including Adventure Bounce, Zumba, Cardio Party, Family Aqua, Yoga and more. Make sure you book your spot!

• Switzerland Experience & Live Alphorn Music at St Pauls Church in Wooburn Green on Sunday 21st September — a day of cheese, chocolate, live music and activities🇨🇭

• Medley School of Dance Open Day at Wrights Meadow Centre on Sunday 21st September from 12-3pm — come and try a free taster class, watch the aerial hoop and silk demos, get your face painted, win the raffle and more! 🩰

• Open Air Cinema at The Horse Trust on Sunday 21st September at 2pm — screening The Greatest Showman.

• Paper, Punk, Paint, Puppets and Poetry Exhibition at The Hub, Cornmarket on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September from 10am-3pm — art exhibition with workshops, music and children’s entertainment; including an all-day Science Spectacular on Saturday 🎨

👨🏻‍🎨 Creative Moments

• Terrarium Workshop at The Front Room on Sunday 21st September at 11am — learn how to create your own beautiful and sustainable miniature garden 🌵

• Scaleforum 2025 at The Cressex Community School on Saturday 20th (10.30am-5.30pm) and Sunday 21st September (10am-4.30pm) — calling all model train enthusiasts! The Scalefour Society present an exhibition of the best in 4mm finescale railway modelling 🚂

Food & Drink Fun

• Live Brew at Brazenor’s Brews on Saturday 20th September — get involved in the beer brewing process 🍺

• Autumn Showcase Tasting at Majestic on tonight from 6-7.30pm — free evening of wine discovery showcasing their new Autumn range 🍷

• Flackwell Heath Market at The Three Horseshoes Pub on Saturday 20th September from 9am-12pm — fresh produce, tasty treats and local goodies.

Sports and Activities

⚽ FOOTBALL

• Wycombe Wanderers vs Northampton Town at Adams Park on Saturday 20th September. KO 3pm.

• Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers away at The Brick Community Stadium on Thursday 23rd September. KO 7.45pm.

🏉 RUGBY

• HWRUFC vs Reading away on Saturday 20th September

• High Wycombe Belles Women vs Chesham Ladies at home on Sunday 21st September

🏃🏻‍♂️ RUNNING

Risborough Night Run through the Chilterns on Wednesday 24th September at 7.30pm — 11km with an experienced guide from Play in the Wild.

Regular runs:

• Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday.

• Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday.

• Risborough Run In The Park 5km at Wades Park on Sunday at 9am.

Community Notes

🎶 Wycombe Youth Action: Anti–Knife Crime Music Project

Are you 11–19 and into music? Wycombe Youth Action is running a powerful project where young people will create a track and music video on anti knife-crime — bringing your talent to life while spreading a vital message.

📍 Venue: Wycombe Arts Centre, Desborough Rd, HP11 2PU
📅 Dates:

• Sept 19th & 26th | 10am–1pm

• Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th | 10am–1pm

• Oct 31st | 10am–4pm

💌 Info & sign-up: [email protected]

Business News

Sadly, Linda Jane’s Florist on Castle Street has announced their closure on Tuesday 30th September. Please visit them while they’re still open — plenty of sale bargains to be had! 💐

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