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Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse, easing us all into September. Summer might be packing up its picnic blanket, but there’s still plenty of fun (and maybe some sunshine?) to be found right here in town.

This week brings:

• A brand-new arts exhibition at The Hub 🎨 

• A Peter Rabbit–themed Mummy & Me Afternoon Tea 🐰🍰

• The return of Yoga Brunch Club 🧘🏻‍♀️

…plus The Big Bash, sushi-making, wine & cheese pairings, comedy nights, Fiddler on the Roof, wellness treats, kids’ activities and loads more.

Editorial Highlights

🧀🍷A Celebration of British Cheese and Wine
📍Peterley Manor Farm | 🗓️ Tonight | 🕰️ 7.30pm
Celebrate the opening of Peterley’s brand-new Cheese Room with a relaxed evening of artisan British cheeses and hand-picked wine pairings in the Barn Kitchen.

🧘🏻‍♀️Free Yoga in Nature
📍Hughenden Manor | 🗓️ Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Tuesday 16th Sept | 🕰️ 10.30am
Free yoga for all levels with Zoe Sands in the beautiful surroundings of Hughenden Manor and its tranquil gardens.

🤣 Select Comedy Night
📍Patch | 🗓️ Tonight | 🕰️ 7pm
A night of grassroots stand-up featuring Andy Gleeks, Sophie Sconcia and local comic Elliot Wengler.

🌾 Pann Mill Open Day
📍The Rye | 🗓️ Sunday 14th September | 🕰️ 11am-5pm
Watch the mill grind again for the final open day of 2025. Free entry — meet the millers, explore the mill, pick up a bag of fresh flour and browse the stalls.

🎉 Big Bash ‘25
📍HW Cricket Club | 🗓️ Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September | 🕰️ 12-11pm (Sat); 12-6pm (Sun)
A massive two-day festival at the Cricket Club featuring a host of live bands plus loads of food stalls and bars. And a funfair too!

Arts & Culture

• Paper, Punk, Paint, Puppets and Poetry Exhibition at The Hub, Cornmarket on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September from 10am-3pm — a brand new exhibition at our town’s new creative space 👩🏼‍🎤

• HP9 Art Show at Beaconsfield Town Hall on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September from 10am-4pm — free pop-up art show with work from local creatives.

• Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale at Wrights Meadow Centre on Sunday 14th September from 1-4pm — 50p entry with lots of items available for sale.

• “The Teacher’s Lounge” Screening at the National Film and Television School on Saturday 13th September at 6.45pm 🎬

🏛️ History & Art Walks

• History on our High Street Walk on Wednesday 17th September at 10am — starting at Pann Mill, this free walking tour takes you on a journey through the hidden history of Wycombe’s High Street 🗝️

• Cookham & Maidenhead Arts Trail on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September between 10am and 5pm — view quality art in different locations on a 5 mile trail 🖼️

• Mosaic Guided Trail Walk with Beaconsfield Historical Society on Sunday 14th September from 2-5pm — a guided walk starting at Town Hall Green where you can learn more about the history of the town through its mosaics.

• Free Guided Walk of West Wycombe Hill, Countryside and Village on Saturday 13th September at 10.30am — a 4-mile walk with cracking views 🚶🏻‍♂️

🤓 The Wycombe Wordle

Think you’re a Wycombe whizz? 🧩

Six guesses. Five letters. All things local.

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

From pubs to people, history to hidden gems — every answer is pure Wycombe.

👉 Click here to play

Family Fun Finder

• Community Open Day at Wycombe Rye Lido on Saturday 13th September — loads of family activities available, including swimming, gym sessions, exercise classes and games.

• Mummy & Me Afternoon Tea at JB’s Bar & Cafe on today at 11am-1pm — a Peter Rabbit themed tea with fun for the little ones with a sensory station and an appearance from the rabbit himself 🐰

• Titchy Toddlers at Roald Dahl Museum on Friday 12th September from 10am-12pm — special sessions for kids aged 6 months to 4 years, with storytelling and activities based on the theme of Fantabulous Food!

• Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 12th September at 10am — stories, crafts and museum fun for 2-5 year olds based on No-Bot, the Robot with no Bottom by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Wellness Moments

• Late Summer Sound Spa at Oxmoor Farm on Tuesday 16th September at 7.30pm 🔔

• Yoga Brunch Club at Peterley Manor Farm on Sunday 14th September at 9am — a yoga, meditation and sound relaxation session, followed by a nutritious brunch.

• Floating Sound Bath at Alfriston School Pool on Friday 12th September at 8pm — an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

• Yoga Retreat Session at Wrights Meadow Centre on Saturday 13th September at 5.30pm — just £15 and includes tea and gifts.

🎨 Get Creative

• Morning Pottery Workshop in Great Missenden with Bramley Pottery on Sunday 14th September at 9.30am — create a gazing hare in clay 🐇

• Wycombe Life Drawing at Wycombe Arts Centre on Monday 15th September at 7.30pm — an all abilities group ✏️

• Axe Throwing at Stotts Nursery, Stokenchurch on Saturday 13th September at 11am and 2pm — 90-minute session with Backwoods 🪓

Entertainment

• 🪩 Back to School Silent Disco at The Cherry Tree on Saturday 13th September at 8pm— dance the night away in your own headphones.

• Drag Show at Bricklayers Arms on Saturday 13th September at 8pm — Luna Cortez is performing 💃🏻

🧠 Quiz Nights

Sharpen your wits, sip your pint, and see if you can outsmart the regulars.

• At The Belle Vue on tonight at 8pm.

• At The Full Moon, Little Kingshill on tonight at 7.30pm.

• At O’Neill’s on tonight at 7.30pm.

🚗 Fancy a Short Drive?

🐏 Henley Farm & Country Show
📍Henley Showground, Hambleden | 🗓️ Saturday 13th September 9am-6pm
Expect ponies, sheep, heavy horses, dog show, vintage cars and more.

🎡 Marlow Carnival
📍Higginson Park | 🗓️ Saturday 13th September 11am
The annual celebration with kids’ funfair rides, music and entertainment with stalls, food and drinks.

🍒 Village Show 2025
📍Tylers Green Village Hall | 🗓️ Saturday 13th September 2pm
The 55th year of this traditional village show where entrants compete in horticutural, domestic and artistic classes.

Sports and Activities

⚽ FOOTBALL

• Peterborough United vs Wycombe Wanderers away at Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday 13th September. KO 3pm.

• Wycombe Wanderers Women vs Oxford City at Burnham FC on Sunday 14th September. KO 2pm.

🥋JUNIOR JUDO

Micklefield Judo Club are launching a new 6-week beginners course from Tuesday 16th September, 6.30pm at Sir William Ramsay School.

👉 Open to ages 6+ | £45 for 6 weeks
📧 Register interest: [email protected]

🏃🏻‍♂️ RUNNING

Ridgeway Trails guided trail run through the Chilterns on Sunday 14th September at 9.30am — 11 miles 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.

🏉 RUGBY

• HWRUFC vs Buckingham away on Saturday 13th September

Community Notes

Wycombe Repair Café at All Saints Church on Saturday 13th September from 10am-1pm — bring items for restoration and repair 🔧

SEN Coffee Morning at the Walled Garden on Monday 15th September at 9.30am — parents, carers, grandparents of children with special education needs are welcome to this friendly and supportive meetup, hosted by Yeti Nuggets.

New 4 You Children’s Clothes Bank on Friday 12th September from 10.30-11.30am at Christ the Servant King Church — come along for a cup of tea or coffee and help yourself to nearly new children's clothes.

Business News

If you find yourself in the Wycombe Retail Park with a sudden hankering for fried chicken, be aware that the KFC is currently closed for a full refurb, aiming to reopen on the 19th September.

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Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse