Cupid and Beyond 💘

Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your local newsletter that’s expecting a trove of Valentine’s gifts, a romantic dinner reservation and perhaps even a thoughtful poem this Friday.

Better check if the husband is even subscribed…

There’s plenty of fun stuff on this week:

• Free community pancake morning 🥞

• Pre-loved boutique pop-up at The Front Room🛍️

• Bottomless afternoon tea at Air Raid Shelter 🍰

Plus, all the Valentine’s and Galentine’s shenanigans you can shake a stick at, half term fun for the kids, ‘me time’ activities just for you, food truck night, sports and so much more.

Editor’s Highlights

• Love in Bloom at The Walled Garden on Friday 14th February from 5-9pm — enjoy street food from Burgervore and Veni & Dough on candlelit tables in a cozy, romantic setting 💕

• Ultimate Rave Bingo at Trilogy on Saturday 15th February at 5.30pm — like no bingo you’ve ever been to before… 🥳

• Adult Only Farm Night at Odds Farm on Friday 14th February at 6pm — embrace your inner child, meet the animals, toast marshmallows, and dance the night away 🐄

• Thai Massage Workshop for Couples at the Wellness Barn, Marlow on Sunday 16th February at 10.30am — a unique workshop where you’ll learn the basics of Thai massage and strengthen your bond with your partner 💆🏻‍♀️

• Bottomless Afternoon Tea Party at Air Raid Shelter Café and Tea Room on Saturday 15th February at 4.30pm — afternoon tea plus unlimited prosecco alongside entertainment from Louise Good singing 60s hits 🍾

Valentine’s Day Fun 😍

Romantic Meals

• Valentine’s Supper Club at the Barn Kitchen from 7pm — 3 course set menu with live music, £150 per couple.

• Valentine’s Day at The Crown, Penn — 3 courses with live music by local musician, Steph Willis, £45 pp.

• Valentine’s Cheese & Wine Evening at the Wrights Meadow Centre on Saturday 15th February from 7pm — with entertainment from Kenyon.

• Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at Missenden Abbey from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February from 11am-4pm — love-inspired delicacies and a glass of fizz, £35 pp 🥂

• Valentine Dinner at Hazlemere Golf Club — a 3 course dinner followed by an Adele tribute act, £45 pp.

• Valentine’s Dinner Love Bucket at the Bricklayers Arms from 4-9pm — a bucket platter of fried chicken, fries, sides and a drink to share, £30 for 2.

• Valentine’s Night Music & Pasta Jam at The Green Man, Prestwood from 6pm — enjoy a love-inspired DJ and saxophonist set alongside delicious pasta cones 🍝

• Wine & Cheese Date Night at Flint Cottage from 7pm — a guided wine tasting with artisanal cheese pairings 🧀

Party Time 🥳

• The Love Lounge at The Front Room from 7pm — live music from Laura Marie Benson followed by a 90s R&B DJ set, candle lit tables and sharing boards.

• Valentine’s Party at JB’s Bar & Café from 8pm — nibbles, drinks, dance, party!

• Valentine’s Run Da Roost at The Snug on Saturday 15th February from 8pm — FREE entry.

• Valentine’s Day Quiz at The Falcon Wooburn at 8.30pm — how well do you know your partner? There’s a £50 bar tab up for grabs!

Galentine’s

• Pizza & Prosecco Special followed by Paint & Sip at The Crown Penn on Thursday 13th February from 7pm — everyone is welcome to come for the whole evening or just one part 🎨

• F*** Love at Trilogy on Friday 14th February from 10pm.

Time for You

Tired of all the heart-shaped clichés? Sometimes the best date is the one you have with yourself…

• Sound Healing and Gong Meditation at Penn Street Village Hall on Friday 14th February at 7.10pm 🔔

• Snowdrop Sunday at West Wycombe Park on Sunday 16th February from 11am-4pm — raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

• The Other Library Performance at High Wycombe Library on Saturday 15th February at various times— a FREE multi-media performance by the Freewheelers Theatre Company 🎭

• Sushi Making Workshop at The Front Room on Saturday 15th February at 11am 🍣 

Shopping

• Vintage, Vinyl & Pre-Loved Pop-Up Boutique at The Front Room on Saturday 15th February at 10am — FREE entry! 🛍️

• Flackwell Heath Market at the Three Horseshoes Pub on Saturday 15th February from 9am-12pm.

• Record/CD Fair at Wycombe Arts Centre on Sunday 16th February from 9.30am-3pm 📀

• Indoor Car Boot Sale at Sands Village Hall on Sunday 16th February from 12-3pm — FREE entry for buyers.

Music

• Henry Wagons at Kingsmead House Concerts on Thursday 13th February at 7pm — Australian singer/songwriter and frontman of outlaw country band Wagons.

• Chequers Folk at The Barn, Cherry Tree Farm (Great Kingshill) on Wednesday 19th February at 8pm — with The Wick Trimmers and friends.

• At Mad Squirrel — Vinyl Night on Thursday 13th, Georgia Michel on Friday 14th and Ellis & Green Duo on Saturday 15th.

• Acoustic Open Mic Night at Wycombe Arts Centre on Friday 14th February from 7.30pm — calling all performers 🎤

What’s On For The Kids?

Half term is approaching and there’s a whole bunch of creative adventures going on for the kids in Wycombe this week.

From artsy escapades to playful explorations, these activities promise to keep everyone entertained and inspired all week long.

• Craft Club Kids’ Edition at Patch on Tuesday 18th February at 10.30am and 1.30pm — join Create Your Happy to make a Bargello Embroidery Keyring. Recommended for 7+.

• Love and Lambs at Odds Farm Park through Half Term — newborn lambs and children’s activities all week 🐑

• Discover & Make: Paint & Grow at Wycombe Museum on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th February at various times: paint a flowerpot and plant a seedling 🌱

• Superhero Meet & Greet at TGI Fridays from Wednesday 19th - Friday 21st February — meet Spiderman and enjoy superhero themed activities 🕷️

• Phizz-Whizzing Feats Clay Workshop at Roald Dahl Museum on Monday 17th - Friday 21st February at various times.

• Colour Zone Art Club Workshops at HW Judo Centre (Tuesday 18th Feb 10am-12.30pm) and Cedar Barn (Wednesday 19th Feb at 1.30-4pm) — for children from 5-13.

• SEND Dance Workshop at Wrights Meadow Centre on Monday 17th February from 9.30am-2.30pm — for kids aged 5-18 with SEND and additional needs 🩰

• Stay ‘n’ Play at Magnolia Park on Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February from 10am to 6pm — £8.99 for unlimited rides from Hebborns Family Funfair, inflatables, and Paw Patrol appearances.

• Family Craft Workshops at the Walled Garden throughout half term — Easely Does It have a number of fun workshops, including Make a Mini Snow Princess.

• Family Bingo Night at Holmer Green Sports Association on Friday 14th February at 6.30pm — just 50p a ticket, no booking required.

Free Activities

• A Snowdrop Story Trail at Hughenden Manor from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February — an interactive trail exploring Hans Christian Anderson’s story of the snowdrop.

• Explore Learning Workshops at the Library on Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st February at various times — phonics, comprehension and maths workshops for different age groups.

• Spring Spotting Trail at Cliveden from Saturday 15th February - Wednesday 19th March 🔎

• Community Pancake Morning at Christ The Servant King Church on Tuesday 18th February from 10.30am-12pm — bring family and friends for freshly made pancakes and a selection of toppings. Toys and activities will be available for children 🥞

• The Good Samaritan half-term activity for children at Wycombe Marsh Baptist Church on Tuesday 18th February from 1-3.30pm — for kids aged 5-11; please email [email protected] for more details.

And For The Parents…

• Mums Mindful Walk at Coombe Hill on Tuesday 18th February at 11am — FREE and pram-friendly.

• Parent & Child Soundbath at the Guildhall on Monday 17th February at 7.20pm — for children aged 5-12.

Sports and Activities

FOOTBALL

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Crawley Town away at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday 15th February: KO 3pm

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Bristol Rovers at Adams Park on Tuesday 18th February: KO 7.45pm. Take advantage of the Football For A Fiver offer where you can bring the kids along for £5!

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers Women vs Badshot Lea away at Operatix Community Ground on Sunday 16th February: KO 2pm

RUGBY

🏉 HWRUFC vs Oxford Harlequins II away on Saturday 15th February: KO 2pm

RUNNING

🏃🏻‍♂️ Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 15th February

🏃🏻‍♂️ Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 16th February

GOLF

⛳️ Ladies & Girls Try Golf Day at Hazlemere Golf Club on Saturday 15th February from 12-2pm — all welcome.

POOL

🎱 Pub Pool Tournament at the Bricklayers Arms on Saturday 15th February at 6pm. FREE entry and a hamper prize.

SWIMMING

🏊🏼‍♀️ Moonlight Swim at Wycombe Rye Lido on Thursday 13th February at 8.30pm.

Business News

The Eden Centre have just announced an amazing initiative: the Startup to Store competition.

One lucky local start-up business will be given a chance to win a unit in the Eden Centre, completely free for 6 months.

You need to be:

• local to High Wycombe

• have a business that’s been established for over a year

After you’ve applied online, the Eden team and a panel of judges will review all entrants and invite those successful through to the second round in a Dragon’s Den style interview.

This is an incredible opportunity for a local business and we encourage you to apply if you think a physical presence will give your business the boost it needs. Good luck! 😉

Community Notes

Wycombe Food Hub is now offering a PAT testing service for all your portable electronic appliances, just £1 per item. Don’t take risks with electrical safety! ⚡️

Christ The Servant King Church on Sycamore Road is holding its regular FREE kids’ clothing bank for 0-14 years on Friday 14th February at 10.30am. There will be toys available for little ones while you browse

Job Board

Where in Wycombe Am I?

What’s the history of this striking building?

Last week’s answer: I was standing in front of The Wheatsheaf at 2/3 High Street. This is a former inn and coffee house with a beautiful timber frame that has been dated all the way back to 1399, making it the oldest secular building in Wycombe. It was recently repaired and restored by Buckinghamshire Historic Buildings Trust (completed in 2022) after standing empty for a long time. Since its restoration, it has seen life as a cocktail bar and has been used for a temporary exhibition but is empty now once again — it would be amazing for it to become a community hub again, perhaps with permanent exhibition space on the upper floors showcasing the culture and heritage of the town. What would you like to see in the building?

Weather in Wycombe

I’m more than ready to retire my winter coat for the season now. If the temperature could just inch up to double figures, please…

Friday

🌤️ 4°C - 💨 23 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

Saturday

🌤️ 6°C - 💨 16 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

Sunday

🌤️ 6°C - 💨 16 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

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Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse