Ricky Gervais and Peppa Pig take over the Swan...

Happy Thursday, Wycombe!

The sun's in the sky, the air around us has taken on a strong barbecue scent, and we're inching closer to the weekend. What could be better?

Check out these highlights from this week's Wycombe Pulse:

• Ricky Gervais is showcasing his work in progress at The Swan 🎭

• The circus is hitting Great Missenden 🎪

• Joey Essex is heading to Trilogy 🤡 🪩

Plus a slew of kid's events for week 2 of the summer hols, parties, festivals, sports competitions and more. Let’s get to it!

Family Fun

• Stagfest at The Stag Pub and Kitchen on 3rd August from 2pm, in Flackwell Heath. This free family fun day promises food, drinks and an incredible DJ line-up, as well as face painting, a sweet stall and more for the kids 🎉

• Discover & Make: Stained Glass Windows at Wycombe Museum on the 6th and 7th August, with plenty of sessions throughout the day. Recommended for kids aged 4 to 11.

• Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out at the Wycombe Swan on the 3rd and 4th of August (various showtimes available). Tickets start from just £10 and this is a great, low-key way to introduce young kids to the wonder of theatre.

• Kids Board Game Event at the Pantry at 51 in Prestwood, on 1st August from 3pm to 6pm. The Players Portal are bringing a big range of board games and will be teaching everyone how to play ♟️

• Mummas & Bubbas Brunch Club at Wycombe Judo Centre on 2nd August from 10am to 12pm. Any mummies with little ones might want to get tickets to this parent network event, which includes brunch, coffee, mimosas, entertainment for the kids and goody bags, alongside a sleep specialist speaker and various pop-up shops 🥂

• Treasures and Tales Sessions at Mapledean Family Centre in Cressex on 7th of August, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. This free storytelling session, interactive theatre and artist workshop is brought to you by WhizzFizz on Tour and promises to be great fun for young kids.

• The James Richards Circus is back in Great Missenden from 7th to 11th August on Buryfield Rec. It's another great show for kids under the Bigtop, and there's plenty of affordable tickets available 🤡

Food, Drinks and Entertainment

• Ricky Gervais is performing at the Swan from the 5th to the 7th August at 7pm, showcasing the work in progress on his latest show, Mortality. General admission sales open this Friday at 10am (they're already available to Friends of the Swan) so get ready!

• Fresh from the Love Island villa, Joey Essex is appearing at Trilogy Nightclub on Friday night, 2nd August. 'Top banter and reem photos' are promised, as well as a meet-and-greet with the man himself. You can buy tickets and booths in advance.

• Cooper's Market is back on Great Missenden High Street on 4th of August from 10am to 3pm. Parking is free all day on Sunday and you can expect a whole host of artisan treats from the stall holders. Save us some of those divine cookies 🤤

• Rock and Roll Bingo at The Crown Hazlemere on 1st August from 8-10pm 🤘🏼

• Tropical Summer Party at Three Horse Shoes on 3rd August, from 3pm. Expect soul and reggae music from DJ Mike Allan and guests, Caribbean food and 'garden vibes'.

• FIFA PlayStation Tournament at The Beech Tree on 3rd August from midday. It costs £25 to enter with a first place prize of £250 up for grabs 🎮

• Keith James: The Nostalgic Years show is at the Cressex Community Centre and Social Club on 3rd August at 7.30pm. Expect hits and tributes to the 50s, 60s and 70s 🪩

Sports

Flackwell Heath Golf Club are hosting a mixed pairs open golf competition this Sunday 4th August at 11am. It's 18 holes and open to both members and visitors. The entry fee is £80 per pair and includes pastries and refreshments, a buffet meal and presentation, as well as prized for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Nearest the Pin ⛳️

Shopping Trip

The Wycombe Environment Centre and Refresh Wycombe are hosting a back to school and uni pop-up shop this Saturday 3rd of August at The Front Room, from 11am to 3pm.

They've got a trove of upcycled and locally handcrafted wonders to help you start the new term in sustainable style.

Where Are Our Readers Eating Out?

We’ve been asking our newest subscribers about their favourite restaurants in Wycombe. Here's a few quick recommendations if you're planning your next meal out...

Dates for your Diary

Beyond the next week, there's a few events coming up over the summer in Wycombe that we think are worth bearing in mind. Including...

• Artisan Wine and Cheese Tasting at Angling Spring Farm on 15th August from 6-8.30pm. Sponsored by the brilliant family-owned Lloyds Wines to help raise money from Scannappeal, your £20 ticket allows you a blind tasting of 6 wines paired with some delightful cheeses 🧀 🍷

• Summer BBQ at West Wycombe Walled Garden on 17th August from 12 to 9pm. There's also a silent disco, suitable for all ages!

• Yoga Brunch Club at Peterley Manor Farm on 15th August from 9am to 12pm. Expect a 75-minute yoga practice in the yurt, followed by a meditation and sound relaxation session before a nutritious brunch. Tickets are £60 🧘🏽

• Beer & Beyond Festival at Flint Cottage on the 31st August from 12pm until late. Alongside a wide range of beers, expect food trucks and live music.

• Lucky Duck Makers Market at Peterley Manor Farm on 7th September from 10am to 5pm. There'll be a host of stalls from local artists, designers, craftspeople and small businesses 🦆

• Wycombe Celebrates Festival held across the town centre on 8th September from 10am to 4pm. It promises to be full of free family entertainment focusing on food, music, arts, heritage and crafts.

• Oktoberfest at Old Queen's Head from 19th to 22nd September, featuring a quiz night, open mics, live music, BBQ, face painting, chilled jazz and more 🍻

• Wooburn Festival -- the 57th year of the indomitable Wooburn Festival runs from 23rd September to 16th November, with a variety of cultural events across the music, visual arts and film fields. Highlights include the Jazz Dynamos, Heath Quartet and La Traviata by Barefoot Opera.

Community Notes

• 999 Emergency Event (Careers and Volunteering) -- if you're considering a career in the emergency services, head on over to Eden Centre, outside M&S, on 3rd August between 9.30am and 5pm to meet and engage with staff from Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service 🚨

• Nominations are open for the Proud of Bucks Awards -- the awards will celebrate local volunteers in the following categories: Good Neighbour, Young Champion and Outstanding Group. Nominations close on 11 August.

• Read Easy Chilterns -- Free one-on-one coaching sessions for adults in Bucks and Herts who want to improve their reading skills to maximise their opportunities in work and life. If you'd like to join or know of someone who might benefit, please contact Julia on 07875 626976 or [email protected] 📚

Volunteering

• Train Station Transformation -- join the Chiltern Rangers on 2nd of August to help transform High Wycombe Train Station with planting in raised beds, creating and installing hanging baskets, installing art work, litter picking, weeding and mowing. Arrive at 10am for a safety briefing 🚂

Where In Wycombe Am I?

Known affectionately in our house as the "magic steps"...

A small hint: if you climb up them today, you'll find yourself bang in the middle of a freshly-laid cycle path 🚴🏽

Last week's answer: I was in the Drawing Room at Hughenden Manor, the former home of Benjamin Disraeli and his wife, Mary-Anne.

Weather In Wycombe

Making plans for the weekend?

Here’s how the weather is looking…

Friday

🌤️ 26°C - 💨 12 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

Saturday

☁️ 23°C - 💨 11 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

Sunday

☁️ 23°C - 💨 11 mph - ☂️ 10% chance

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Have a great weekend.

Until next Thursday…

Steph
Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse