The Mother Of All Weekends 💐

Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your local newsletter that’s anticipating a heap of presents for Mother’s Day after spending a precious hour scrubbing acres of crayon off a bedroom door this morning.

Who am I kidding…

In this week’s Pulse:

• Mum & kids bushcraft event 🏕️

• Foraging & food at Daws Hill Vineyard 🍄‍🟫

• Poll: when should we send the Pulse? 📊

Plus we’ve got all the best places to be on Mother’s Day weekend, loads of live music, community cinema events, fun for the kids, a talk about the local Commonwealth War Graves, and much more.

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Editor’s Highlights

• Street Food Evening at The Walled Garden on Friday 28th March from 5-9pm — delicious food from Burgervore, The Lime Face and El Bocadillo’s Street Food, as well as live soul & Motown music from Estrellas and the chance to sit for a minimalist watercolour portrait 😍

• Adult Farm Night at Odds Farm Park on Friday 28th March at 6pm — rediscover your inner child in the animal barn, on the mini golf course, toasting marshmallows, playing in the enormous soft play and much more 🐄

• Music From The Movies Night at The Front Room on Saturday 29th March at 7pm — Hollywood hits and cult classics reimagined by a live jazz band 🎺

• ‘War Graves - Local and Worldwide’ talk at St Peter & St Paul Church on Saturday 29th March at 2.30pm — a talk on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s horticulture, history and the 4 graves in Great Missenden 🪦

• Meet Lorraine Kelly at Bonmarché on Friday 28th March at 10am — head to the newly opened Bonmarché to meet Lorraine, receive a free goody bag if you’re one of the first 30 in the queue and maybe even get a free lucky ticket with exclusive discounts and prizes 🎀

Mother’s Day Weekend 💐

Afternoon Teas, Brunches & Lunches

• Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at Hazlemere Golf Club on Sunday from 1-4pm — with entertainment from jazz singer Mickey Fordola. Mini cream teas for children available too 🙌

• Brunch Bunch at JB’s Bar & Café on Friday at 12.30pm — free fizz on arrival, a brunch buffet and gift bags for all mums.

• Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Missenden Abbey on Sunday from 11am-4pm.

• Brunch and Afternoon Tea at Peterley Manor Farm on Saturday and Sunday — children’s options available too.

• Mother’s Day Set Menu at The Crown Penn on Sunday — featuring their famous roasts, exclusive starters and indulgent desserts.

Something Different

• Mother’s Day Terrarium Workshop at the Front Room on Sunday at various times — craft your own miniature garden 🪴

• “Mother and Child” Art-Tea Painting Workshop on Saturday at 2.30pm — paint your own version of Klimt’s masterpiece.

• Mother’s Day Market at Peterley Manor Farm on Saturday (9am-5pm) and Sunday (10am-4pm) — handpicked luxury and feminine brands in this special shopping experience.

• Mother’s Day Soundbath at the Guildhall on Monday 31st March at 7.20pm — plus herbal tea and a tailored gift.

• Mother’s Day Pottery Class at the Walled Garden on Friday 28th March at various times.

• Mother’s Day at Grover on Sunday from 10am-2pm — enjoy a glass of fizz and a sweet treat, plus a free gift and in-store discount.

With the Little Ones

• Matilda Mother’s Day Walk at the Roald Dahl Museum on Sunday at 11.30am — visit the woods that inspired Dahl, spot the signs of Spring, listen to some Matilda extracts and enjoy homemade cakes and drinks.

• Mums & Kids Bushcraft at Marlow C of E Infant School on Sunday at 10am — learn some bushcraft skills with your child (aged 5-12), explore, learn, and enjoy the outdoors together.

Entertainment

• Luna Cortez at The Phoenix on Saturday 29th March at 10pm — the drag star presents comedy, cabaret and the unexpected.

• 90s vs 00s Night at King George V Pub on Saturday 29th March at 8pm.

• Boogie Nights at Magnolia Park on Friday 28th March at 7.30pm — with DJ Mike Allan.

• Quiz Night at the Dashwood Roadhouse on Thursday 27th March at 8pm.

• Jukes Jivin Rock&Roll Tea Dance at the Riverside on Sunday 30th March at 12pm — an afternoon of jiving with DJ Jumping Jimmy Taylor.

• Quiz Night at the Mad Squirrel on Thursday 27th March at 8pm.

Bingo

• Bingo at the Front Room on Friday 28th March at 7pm.

• Music Bingo with Quizzy Sue at Spindle & Thread on Monday 31st March at 8pm.

• Bingo at the Wright’s Meadow Centre every Sunday from 6pm.

Live Music

• Martin and Adele at the Air Raid Shelter Café and Tea Room on Saturday 29th March at 2pm.

• At O’Neill’s: Georgia on Friday at 9pm; and Dizzy Fish on Saturday at 9pm playing the best in Britpop, rock and pop anthems.

• Slackrr at The Phoenix on Saturday 29th March at 7.30pm.

• Mamma Mia Tribute Night at Wycombe Heights Golf Centre on Friday 28th March at 7pm.

• Blink of an Eye at the Belle Vue on Saturday 29th March at 9pm.

• At the Mad Squirrel: John Walsh Blues on Friday at 8pm; and AJ Acoustix on Saturday at 8pm.

• Nic Bennett at The Nags Head on Saturday 29th March at 7pm.

• Sunday Jam at Wycombe Arts Centre on Sunday 30th March at 4pm.

Theatre 🎭

• ‘A Girl Next Door’ at West Wycombe Village Hall on Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th March at 8pm — the Masque Players of West Wycombe present this hilarious farce.

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Time for You

• Foraging and Food at Daws Hill Vineyard on Saturday 29th March at 2.30pm — an afternoon of foraging in the Chiltern Hills, followed by wine tasting and a 3 course meal 🍷

• Piddington Village Fundraiser Soundbath at Piddington Village Hall on Friday 28th March at 7.20pm — relax and help a good cause 🔔

• Women’s Hour at The Full Moon, Little Kingshill on Thursday 27th March at 7.30pm — a talk with Chloe Bruce, a Bucks based Rapid Transformational Therapist and Reiki Master.

• Evening of Botanical Illustration at the Pantry, Hazlemere on Friday 28th March at 7pm — join Sissy and House of Hildi for this creative evening with gift bags.

• Invisalign Open Day at Crendon Dental Centre on Friday 28th March

  If you sign up for the treatment on the day, you’ll receive a package of extras worth over £600 including a free consultation and 3D scan, teeth whitening, dental health assessment and more.

Family Fun

• Family Film Club Evening at Bradenham Church on Saturday 29th March at 7pm — a screening of ‘Paddington in Peru’ for the whole family. There will be an interval with refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

• Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 28th March at 10am — stories, crafts and museum fun based on ‘What The Ladybird Heard At The Seaside” by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks 🐞

Sports and Activities

FOOTBALL

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Lincoln City at Adams Park on Saturday 29th March: KO 3pm

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Shrewsbury Town at Adams Park on Tuesday 1st April: KO 7.45pm

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers Women vs Sholing at Burnham FC on Sunday 30th March: KO 2pm

RUNNING

🏃🏻‍♂️ Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 29th March

🏃🏻‍♂️ Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 30th March

🏃🏻‍♂️ Risborough Run In The Park at Wades Park on Sunday 30th March at 9am

SWIMMING

🏊🏼‍♀️ User Group Meeting at Wycombe Rye Lido on Tuesday 1st April at 5pm — your chance to get your voice heard.

KARATE

🥋 FREE Trial Karate lesson for beginners at Flackwell Heath Community Centre on Saturday 29th March at 10am.

Community Notes

SPRING CLEAN LITTER PICK: It’s time to spring clean the town centre! On Tuesday 1st April from 12pm underneath the Guildhall. Everyone’s welcome and all equipment provided.

ENERGY DOCTOR GIVEAWAY: on Thursday 27th March from 9.30am-1pm at the Library. A giveaway of free energy saving products as well as energy saving advice.

EID SHOPPING: a Pre Eid Bazaar at the Hive on Saturday 29th March from 12-6pm with a range of stalls offering clothes, food, accessories and gifts.

VOLUNTEERING: join the Chiltern Rangers on Monday 31st March at 10am at Kingsmead Recreation Ground for a Pathway Morning.

Where in Wycombe am I?

What happened at Popps on Frogmoor? And why is the signage still there?

Last week’s answer: I was at the Disraeli Monument on Tinker’s Hill. It’s a memorial to Isaac Disraeli, the esteemed scholar and father of Benjamin Disraeli, the renowned Victorian Prime Minister. Commissioned in 1862 by Mary Anne, Benjamin’s wife, it was a surprise gift to her husband.

You’ll enjoy some amazing views from the monument on a clear day, and you can actually spot Hughenden Manor — their former home — nestled about a mile away. It’s a lovely walk if you’re coming from that direction!

We took the shorter route through Little Tinker’s Wood in Downley to get there, and it was a beautiful stroll through nature.

Weather in Wycombe

15° on Sunday! It’s practically Piña Colada weather 🍹

Friday

🌤️ 11°C - 💨 30 mph - ☂️ 70% chance

Saturday

🌤️ 13°C - 💨 23 mph - ☂️ 30% chance

Sunday

🌤️ 15°C - 💨 25 mph - ☂️ 10% chance

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Until next Thursday...

Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse