Christmas Lights Are Coming To Town 🎄

Plus the best local Christmas markets, speed dating, wine + pizza night, and a new history walk...

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Wycombe Pulse
November 14, 2024

Good morning, Wycombe!

It's the Wycombe Pulse. The local newsletter that's officially transitioned into its winter coat.

Brace yourselves for the ear muffs.

Check out what's on this week:

  • Christmas light switch-on in town 🎅🏻

  • Singles party with speed dating at The Stag 💋

  • Guided woodland walk in Little Burnham Woods 🌳

We've also got a round-up of the best local Christmas markets, loads of live music, parent support events, cultural delights and much more.

This Week's Highlights

  • Christmas Lights Switch-On in the town centre on Saturday 16th November between 12-7pm - head to the High Street and Frogmoor for this huge town celebration. As well as the lights switch on (by family favourites Bluey and Bingo), there are two stages featuring an array of live performances, Father Christmas himself, a craft and gift market, lots of food and beverage vendors and much more. Plus - free parking in all council car parks! 🎅🏻

  • Adult Farm Fun Night at Odds Farm Park on Saturday 16th November from 6-10pm - rediscover your childhood at Odds this weekend. Meet the animals, jump into the soft play, play the mini golf course, eat some delicious food and even throw some shapes at a silent disco 🚜

  • Chairmen and Chair Boys History Walk - a FREE guided walk on Sunday 17th November at 11am-12pm where you'll learn about the town's most famous industry, Wycombe's serial criminal, the lady who set up the first Sunday school and some interesting titbits about Wycombe Wanderers. It starts at the Air Raid Shelter on Frogmoor.

  • "A World of Wonder" Christmas Exhibition at Fillingdon Farm from Saturday 16th November until Friday 29th November - Fillingdon Fine Art, a gallery that began 34 years ago in London and is now found in a 300-year old barn in the Chiltern Hills, is showing a vibrant collection of original quality art by over 100 different artists, all with a link to Africa. Anyone who is a lover of genuine, exclusive work curated in an aesthetic setting is welcome. The exhibition is running daily, 10am-4pm 🎨

  • Guided Woodland Walk at Little Burnham Woods in Hughenden on today, Thursday 14th November from 12-1pm - the Chiltern Rangers have started a new project in Little Burnham Woods, which will include cutting excess vegetation and making the pathways more accessible. This walk will allow you to explore the site and learn about the plans to improve its accessibility for the public and its biodiversity 🌳

  • Natural Wine Tasting and Pizza Night at Newbarn Farm, Seer Green on Saturday 16th November from 7-9.30pm - join Woodfine Wine for their natural wine tasting (5 different wines) and delicious wood-fired pizzas 🍷

Entertainment

Parents & Kids

  • Mummy Meet Up at Hazelmere Golf Club on Wednesday 20th November from 11am-1pm - this latest event by Mums Who Brunch will include soft play, unlimited hot drinks, a food buffet, boutique shopping, advice from a sleep consultant, Christmas mini photo shoots and a taster session with Moo Music 👶🏻

  • SEND Session at Playtrain on Monday 18th November at 3.30pm - the ever-popular Playtrain softplay centre is hosting its next SEND session for children with special educational needs and disability alongside their families and carers.

  • Disney Party at the Bricklayers Arms on Saturday 16th November from 12-5pm - fun for all the family with a day of Disney magic. There are treasure hunts, dressing up competitions with prizes and even Disney karaoke.

  • Parent/Carer/Grandparent SEN Coffee Morning at The Apple Orchard, West Wycombe on Monday 18th November from 9.30-11.30am - a non-judgmental meet-up for parents and carers of children with SEN.

  • Archive Your Story - head to High Wycombe Library on Saturday 16th November between 10am and 2pm to meet the Bucks Archives team as they're looking for stories from local children and young people to preserve for the future.

Christmas Market Highlights 🎄

When I decided to include a section on upcoming Christmas markets, I really had no idea just how many there would be. Turns out, High Wycombe is the Vienna of the Home Counties with a staggering number of festive markets every single weekend (and a few weekdays) from now into December.

So as not to make this section an unwieldy mess, I've picked out a few from the highlight reel that look to have the widest appeal. We'll include the others in the normal weekly round-ups going forward too so hopefully no one misses out.

But here's a peek at a few we're most excited by...

Non-Christmas Markets

Sports and Activities

Something new for the little ones…

  • Teeny Medleys - the brilliant Medley School of Dance are starting 'Teeny Medley' classes from January 2025. These will include 'Teeny Steps' for ages 1-2.5; 'Teeny Mix' for ages 2.5-4 which is a mix of ballet, modern and tap in one class; and 'Teeny Tutus', which is the new name of their existing pre-school ballet programme (2.5-4 years). They’re taking bookings now.

Do you run a sports team/fitness activity and are looking for players/new joiners/spectators for upcoming fixtures or practices? Please email me at [email protected] with the details if you'd like to be featured.

Community Notes

  • Coffee Morning in aid of One Can Trust at Sands Village Hall on Wednesday 20th November from 10.30am-12pm - any items of tinned food you can bring to donate to the One Can Trust will be greatly appreciated. Tea, coffee and cakes provided ☕️

  • Cooking on a Budget at Vibe Church on Saturday 16th November from 11-1pm - a free cooking course with all of the ingredients supplied too. Please sign up using this form or by emailing [email protected] 🍳

Business News

It's all happening on Frogmoor right now.

Popular Brazilian steakhouse Caipirao has reopened under new owners. It's the same menu with some new additions, including a pizza buffet every Tuesday.

And a brand new burger place called Beef Guys has just opened, promising some exciting dishes like smoked brisket, slow cooked ribs and red tikka donner meat. Is anyone else salivating...?

Where in Wycombe am I?

Last week's answer: I was at Desborough Castle hill fort, found just off Rutland Avenue in Castlefield. The site can be dated back to the late Neolithic era (before 2500BC) as it's been found that stone tools were made here. It was a castle in the Middle Ages and is one of only 60 left in the UK with both a ditch and bailey defensive system, according to the Chiltern Rangers. Other archaeological finds here include Roman coins, pottery and roof tiles. On a clear day, you can enjoy some really impressive views over Wycombe and West Wycombe.

Weather in Wycombe

Friday is looking good if you're a fan of bright, clear skies ☀️ And if you love overcast drizzle, the weekend is going to really deliver for you. Something for everyone.

Friday

🌤️ 9°C - 💨 4 mph - ☂️ 0% chance

Saturday

🌤️ 11°C - 💨 9 mph - ☂️ 38% chance

Sunday

🌤️ 10°C - 💨 11 mph - ☂️ 70% chance

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Until next Thursday...

Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse

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