Save Wycombe's Golden Ball ⛪️ 💛

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Anyway, lots going on this week.

• Back to the 90s roller disco in Hazlemere 🛼

• Daffodil walk in West Wycombe Park 🌼

• ‘When should I let my child have a phone?’ talk in town 🤳🏼

Plus a ghost hunt, model railway open day, loads of live music and local theatre productions, craft events, fairs, family fun and much more.

Editor’s Highlights

• The Future of St Lawrence Church update meeting at St Lawrence Church on Tuesday 25th March at 7pm — a public meeting to discuss the future of the iconic Golden Ball church and how we can stop it being closed forever ⛪️

• Hellfire Caves Ghost Hunt at the Hellfire Caves on Saturday 22nd March at 8pm — promising a ‘plunge into the darkness of satanic rituals, murder and sacrifice’. Sounds suitably spooky 👻

• Celebrate Spring Walk at The Crown, Penn on Friday 21st March at 11am — join Josi on her favourite circular walk from the pub. Start with a tea or coffee then it’s 3.9 miles (approx. 1hr 45) through countryside, woodland and some hills 🌼

• Launchpad at The Loft, High Wycombe Cricket Club on Friday 21st March from 6.30pm — a night of live music with a rock/indy rock/pop vibe 🎸

• HWDMRS Open Day at Duke Street Clubrooms on Saturday 22nd March from 10am-3pm — the High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society are opening their doors for visitors. You can see their layouts, watch demos, have a go at operating, listen to talks and browse their sale stock 🚂

Entertainment

• Pub quiz with an Irish twist at the Old Queen’s Head on Thursday 20th March at 7.30pm ☘️

• Salsa & Bachata Social Night at the Guildhall on Friday 21st March from 8pm — a night of social dancing 💃🏻

• Kizomba Moments DJ Party at The Front Room on Tuesday 25th March from 7.30pm — a Kizomba class followed by social dancing with DJ Trevor Anthony on the decks.

• Cabaret with Drag With No Name at O’Neill’s on Friday 21st March at 9pm — plus karaoke! 🎤

• Nightlife at Magnolia Park: Rebel Reggae Roots on Friday 21st from 8pm; and Audio Venom on Saturday 22nd from 8pm.

Live Music

• The Blackheart Orchestra at Wycombe Arts Centre on Friday 21st March at 7.30pm.

• At the Air Raid Shelter Café and Tea Room: Miss Em Vintage on Saturday 22nd at 2pm; and May Blossom, Vintage Songbird on Sunday 23rd at 2pm.

• Roadhouse Rats return to The Dashwood Roadhouse on Saturday 22nd March at 8pm.

• Open Mic/Karaoke at Wrights Meadow Centre on Saturday 22nd March at 7pm.

• Sudokara at The Phoenix on Saturday 22nd March from 7pm.

• Live music from Amir and James at the Old Queen’s Head on Saturday 22nd March from 4-6pm.

• The Rod Stewart Experience tribute night at Cressex Community Centre on Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm.

• At the Mad Squirrel: Open Mic Night on Thursday 20th at 8pm; Nick Atkinson on Friday 21st at 8pm.

• Andy Blackaby-Iles at The Green Man, Prestwood on Saturday 22nd March at 8pm.

Theatre 🎭

• Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime at Hazlemere Community Centre on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm — a production by the Hazlemere Players, based on a a short story by Oscar Wilde.

• I’m Angry But Look At This Dog at Wycombe Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm — a new one-act play that won the 2024 ‘New Voices’ writing commission.

• School’s Out at The Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm — a dinner cabaret show with singing, dancing and acting by The Young Theatre.

Time for You

Wellness

• Daffodil Walk at West Wycombe Park on Sunday 23rd March from 11am to 3pm — raising money for the The UK Sepsis Trust 🌼

• Spring Equinox Sound Bath at Sands Village Hall on Friday 21st March at 7pm — reiki and massage also available to add-on to your experience.

• Spring Awakening at Elwoods Loudwater on Sunday 23rd March from 11am-3pm — a day of self care awaits with guided meditation, yoga, cacao ceremony, massage taster sessions, vision board creation, reiki, lunch and more.

• An Evening of Kirtan with the Oh Shala Community at The Wellness Barn, Marlow on Saturday 22nd March at 6.30pm.

Crafting

• Paint & Sip with Jennie Roberts at The Crown Penn on Thursday 20th March at 7.30pm 🎨

• Boho Spring Wreath Creative Workshop at Cedar Barn on Tuesday 25th March at 7pm — with Create Your Happy.

• Needle Felting Workshop at Wycombe Museum on Sunday 23rd March at 12.30pm — suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

• Candle Making Workshop at the Walled Garden on Friday 21st March at 10am 🕯️

Fairs

• Spring Craft Market at Widmer Feeds Country Store on Saturday 22nd March from 10am-3pm — a range of beautiful and unique gifts and products sold in the indoor barn.

• Psychic & Craft Fayre at Widmer End Village Hall on Sunday 23rd March from 11am-4pm — FREE entry to a host of readers, crafts, jewellery, crystal and more 🔮

• Penn & Tylers Green WI Craft Fair at Tylers Green Village Hall on Saturday 22nd March from 2.30pm-4.30pm.

Culture Vultures

• Buckinghamshire Archives drop-in session at Wycombe Museum on Tuesday 25th March between 11am and 3pm — chat with the archives team, whether you’re curious about their collections, need help with family history mysteries or even want to know more about your home.

• Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive at Waddeson Manor from Wednesday 26th March — a fascinating new exhibition showcasing a curated selection (many never seen by the public) of letters and papers, discovered in 2024, written or signed by some of the most influential figures of the last 500 years. Including Elizabeth I, Benjamin Franklin, Mozart and Lord Byron ✍🏼

• Open Rehearsal with the Wooburn Singers at Beaconsfield School on Wednesday 26th March at 7.45pm — this leading chamber choir is recruiting new tenors and basses. Please register your interest beforehand.

Family Fun

• Back to the 90s Roller Disco at Hazlemere Youth Centre on Saturday 22nd March at various times 🛼

• Babes in the Wood Forest School at Wycombe Museum on Thursday 20th March at 10am — for toddlers up to 5 year olds.

• Family Bingo Night at Holmer Green Sports Association on Friday 21st March at 6.30pm.

• Superhero Stay & Play at Thorpe House School (Gerrards Cross) on Friday 21st March at 9.30am — for children joining reception in the 2025 and 2026 cohorts 🦸🏻‍♂️

• HGBC Sunflowers at Holmer Green Baptist Church on Saturday 22nd March at 10am — an inclusive safe space for children with hidden disabilities to come together for fun and support.

And for Parents…

• When Should I Let My Child Have A Phone? talk at Patch on Tuesday 25th March at 7.30pm — with guest speakers from Smartphone Free Childhood and Patch 🤳🏼

• Sleep for Babies & Children Q&A at the Walled Garden on Wednesday 26th March at 9.30am — a sleep clinic with Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings 😴

• The Mum Club Brunch Club at Cote Brasserie Marlow on Wednesday 26th March at 10am — brunch, drinks, a play area, special gifts and professional photography.

• Mummy & Me Mini Photoshoots at the Walled Garden on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March — with photographer Sophie Bruce-Watt. Session includes photos of mum and children as well as individual baby portraits.

Sports and Activities

RUGBY

🏉 HW RUFC vs Bletchley away on Saturday 22nd March

RUNNING

🏃🏻‍♂️ Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 22nd March

🏃🏻‍♂️ Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 23rd March

🏃🏻‍♂️ Risborough Run In The Park at Wades Park on Sunday 23rd March at 9am

CRICKET

🏏 Registration is now open for All Stars (ages 5-8) and Dynamos (ages 8-11) cricket courses at High Wycombe Cricket Club on Monday early evenings. These well-priced, 8 week courses are a great way to get girls and boys excited about cricket.

ROLLER DERBY

🛼 The Big Bucks High Rollers are hosting this Five Nations Roller Derby double header on Saturday 22nd March at 1pm at Wycombe Leisure Centre, featuring the Big Bucks High Rollers vs Herts Roller Derby and the Oxford Blackbirds vs London Batter C Power.

Business News

Open Day at St Regis Park on Saturday 22nd March from 10am-4pm — take a look around this brand new park home development of 40 homes for over 45s on Bassetsbury Lane 🏡

Community Notes

LITTER PICK: Join the Wycombe Marsh Community Environment Group on Sunday 23rd March from 10-11.30am to help tidy the area around Kingsmead Netball Centre.

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Age UK are hosting a wildlife photography competition where the top 10 entries will be celebrated on their social media, in HOOT magazine, and the winner will get a hamper. Open to anyone regardless of age or experience, just email your entry to [email protected] by 27 March.

Job Board

Do you have a vacancy that needs listing? Please reply to this email for details on our reasonable rates ✅

Where in Wycombe am I?

Last week’s answer: I was overlooking the Back Stream at Kingsmead Recreation Ground — one of the River Wye’s trusty tributaries. It winds its way from Wycombe Abbey (via the Dyke), through the Wye Dene development and down Kingsmead, and finally reunites with the main river at Boundary Park in Loudwater. As chalk streams, the Wye and Back Stream are internationally very rare (fun fact: the Chilterns is home to 9 of the world’s 200 chalk rivers — pretty impressive, right?). The Chiltern Rangers work hard to keep these waterways looking and flowing their best, creating a haven for our local flora and fauna. They host volunteering events all year, many right here on the Wye and Back Stream, so if you fancy getting stuck in (and possibly muddy), it’s a brilliant way to help out and learn more about our unique environment.

Weather in Wycombe

Desperately googling '“when will it be BBQ weather" 🍗

Friday

🌤️ 17°C - 💨 29 mph - ☂️ 50% chance

Saturday

🌤️ 14°C - 💨 21 mph - ☂️ 50% chance

Sunday

🌤️ 11°C - 💨 15 mph - ☂️ 50% chance

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Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse