Secrets of WWII Wycombe 💣

Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse — your weekly dose of local fun, events, and things to do around town because let’s face it, the sun’s shining and someone has to keep the kids entertained (and the laundry pile under control 🤯).

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Free LEGO Build at the Library 🧝🏼‍♂️

• Adult Farm Night 🐷

• Dog Social in Penn 🐶

…plus the return of Wycombe Wordle, a huge summer BBQ, a brand new history walk, and plenty more to keep your week buzzing.

Editor’s Highlights

🍗Big Summer BBQ
📍The Walled Garden | 🗓️ Saturday 16th August | 🕰️ 12-5pm
Enjoy tastes from the delicious barbecue menu plus plenty of family-friendly fun, live music, face painting and summer vibes.

🚶🏻‍♂️Wycombe During World War II Walk
📍Evacuation Memorial in Castle St Gardens | 🗓️ Friday 15th August | 🕰️ 10am
Hear all about the town during the war, including the US 8th Air Force Bomber Command who were stationed here, the Mosquito aircraft and more. Takes approximately 1 ¼ hours.

🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation & Sound
📍Naphill Village Hall | 🗓️ Friday 15th August | 🕰️ 7pm
Guided meditation and a sound bath to encourage deep relaxation and tranquility.

👧🏻 Free School Uniform Open Morning
📍Wesley Methodist Church | 🗓️ Friday 15th August | 🕰️ 9.30-11.30am
Everyone is welcome to help themselves to FREE second-hand, pre-loved and even new and unbranded school uniform. You don’t have to register or be a user of the One Can Trust - just bring your own bag to take items home.

🤓 The Wycombe Wordle

Never tried it before? Here’s the deal: You have six chances to guess a five-letter word. Green = spot on. Yellow = right letter, wrong spot. Grey = not in the word at all. A quick brain teaser to start your day!

But here’s the twist — every answer will be something Wycombe-related — whether it's a historic spot, a local legend, or a famous Wycombe figure.

It’s a fun way to test how well you know the town (and get your brain ticking).

Click here to play.

🥾Walks

• History on Our High Street Walk on today at 10am — starting at Pann Mill and ending at the Museum. Discover the hidden history of the High Street!

• Mary Does Marlow Walking Tour on tonight at 7.15pm — meet next to Côte Brasserie and join Mary Shelley to discover Marlow’s fascinating dark history.

🛍️ Markets

• Sunday Market on the High Street on Sunday 17th August from 11am-4pm — a selection of artisan traders, plus there’ll also be interactive performances and crafting.

• Record/CD Fair at Wycombe Arts Centre on Sunday 17th August from 9.30am-3pm 💽

• Flackwell Heath Market at The Three Horseshoes Pub on Saturday 16th August from 9am-12pm.

• Marlow Market on The Causeway on Saturday 16th August from 10am-3pm — a host of local, artisan makers.

Keeping The Kids Entertained 🤪

• Scoot Theatre present Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels at High Wycombe Library on Wednesday 20th August at 11am — an interactive and energetic show with live music, physical comedy and puppetry, suitable for ages 3+ 🎭

• Breaking Barriers Graffiti Project at Wycombe Arts Centre on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August from 11am-4pm — a two-day graffiti mural project for young people between 11 and 19.

• Junior Brush Calligraphy Workshop at Where Inspiration Blooms in Amersham on Wednesday 20th August from 1-3pm — a class specifically for juniors to learn beautiful lettering using brush pens in this modern, relaxed and joyful style of calligraphy ✍🏼

• Kids Terrarium Workshop at The Front Room on Wednesday 20th August at 11am — kids can create their own mini jar terrarium.

• Discover & Make: Saxon Hoard at Wycombe Museum on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th August at various times — learn about buried Saxon treasure and make your own jewellery and (cardboard!) weapons.

• Crafty Friday at Refresh on Friday 15th August at 1pm — free kids’ crafts; making a butterfly sun catcher.

• Kids Summer Painting in the Yurt at Peterley Manor Farm from Tuesday 19th to 28th August — lots of fun kids and family painting and crafting sessions!

• Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 15th August at 10am — a summer special featuring stories, crafts and museum fun.

• Junk Modelling at Pride of Place on Saturday 16th August from 11am-1pm.

📚 Free Books? Yes, Really!

One of Wycombe’s best-kept secrets is the GET Free Books unit, tucked away in Octagon Parade. Run by the Global Educational Trust, you can pick up 3 books a day — completely free, no questions asked!

It’s all about giving unwanted books a second life and making reading accessible to everyone. Got spare books? They welcome donations too.

📍 Next to the Travelodge, Octagon Parade
⏰ Open most days (check @getfreebookshw on Instagram for times)

🥳 Fun, Fun, Fun

• Adult Farm Night at Odds Farm Park on Friday 15th August from 6-10pm — embrace your inner child… without the bedtime tantrums 🐷

• DJ Greg at The Front Room on Saturday 16th August from 7pm-12am — enjoy some old school classics, throw-back R&B and more.

• Saturday Sundowners at The Hit Or Miss Penn Street on Saturday 16th August from 5-7pm — half price drinks and music 🌞

• Sunday Dog Social at The Crown Penn on Sunday 17th August from 1-3pm — bring your dogs and even enjoy the agility course!

🎨 Get Creative

• Wycombe Life Drawing at Wycombe Arts Centre on Monday 18th August at 7.30pm — both novice and experienced artists are welcome.

• Crochet Workshop at The Jolly Cricketers on Wednesday 20th August at 3pm — suitable for beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills 🧶

• Painting in Egg Tempera on Saturday 16th August.

• Botanical Illustration & Nature Crafts at Flowerland Bourne End on Saturday 16th August from 11am-3pm — all ages are welcome to get closer to nature and get creative.

🚗 Fancy a Short Drive?

• One World Animals at Longwick Village Hall on Friday 15th August at various times — a hands-on exotic animal encounter with snakes, lizards, small mammals and more.

• Victorian Weekend at the Chiltern Open Air Museum on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August from 10am-5pm — costumed reenactments, and learn how the Victorians lived in their traditional schoolroom and heritage farmyard.

• Guest Chef Night with Paul Welburn at Danesfield House Hotel on Friday 15th August at 7pm — an unforgettable night of gastronomy with Michelin-starred chef Paul Welburn and a 6-course tasting menu.

Sports and Activities

💃🏻 DANCE

• Bollywood Dance Taster Class at High Wycombe Library on today at various times — FREE classes for children and adults!

• Dance Fitness at the Rye on today (9.30am) and Friday 15th August (10am) — a joyful and low-impact wag to enjoy the outdoors and get a burst of endorphins. FREE trial for all new participants.

⚽ FOOTBALL

• Doncaster Rovers vs Wycombe Wanderers at The Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 16th August at 3pm

• Wycombe Wanderers vs Exeter City at Adams Park on Tuesday 19th August at 7.45pm.

🏃🏻‍♂️ RUNNING

• 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.

🏏 CRICKET

Check out all the fixtures and results for HWCC this week.

🍕 Business News

Domiza Pizza is hosting their Grand Opening on Desborough Road today at 3pm — be the first to try this brand new pizza place as they’re offering large pizzas for just £5!

🕊️ Community Notes

VJ Day Service
Join Holy Trinity Church, Penn on Friday 15th August at 12pm for a service and Act of Remembrance, honouring those who lost their lives in the Second World War.
More info

Pop-up Pop-in
Swing by Pride of Place in the Chilterns Shopping Centre on Saturday 16th August, 11am–1pm for a coffee and a chat. Bring along your own portable crafts and enjoy a relaxed creative catch-up!
More info

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Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse