Welcome to our Leisure Events Diary

This diary is a guide to some of the leisure events held in and around the Local area including shows, conferences, sporting events and meetings. With hundreds of event listings, you'll never be at a loss for things to do. Every effort is made to ensure the information is correct at time of publishing. We cannot be held responsible for any changes occurring. To avoid disappointment please check with the organisers before setting out.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 9th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 9th February

  Music

  
  

  Karen Sharp and Robert Fowler - Marlow Jazz Club

  
  

  The Club are delighted to have secured a date with the highly acclaimed touring partnership of Karen Sharp and Robert Fowler. The two award winning saxophonists present a tribute to the legendary duo of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims and will be playing for the first time with the resident Frank Toms Trio. Karen will be well known for her long stay with Humphrey Lyttelton's band. Music starts at 8.30pm.British Legion Hall, Marlow.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 9th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Piccadilly Bullfrogs - Stoke Row

  
  

  Rockabilly trio The Piccadilly Bullfrogs will entertain dinner guests at the Crooked Billet in Stoke Row near Henley.
  Expect an evening of boogie, jive, skiffle and early 1940’s/50’s Americana, a masterpiece of low-tech Roots music guaranteed to keep toes tapping.
  
  Tickets at 01491 681048.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 9th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Putting your name on the map

  
  

  With Howard Benbrook for Bucks Family History Society. The distribution of a surname remains remarkably constant over long periods of time,  even hundreds of years. Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End. 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Small donation for non members. Ample free car parking. Details: 01628 475364.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 9th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Winbury Nursery & Pre-Preparatory School Open Morning

  
  

  For prospective parents to look around Winbury School in Braywick Park. 9.30am – 12pm.  Appointments are not required.  Telephone No 01628 627412

• Event Date/Time: Wed 10th February

  Gigs

  
  

  The Quotes - Reading

  
  

  Cookham rock band The Quotes are playing at The Oakford Social Club in Reading.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 11th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Lunchtime Lecture: Maidenhead Heritage Centre

  
  

  The potter of bray – a man with a mission.  Find out about a fascinating local artistic revolution at Maidenhead Heritage Centre’s by the Curator Brian Boulter in the next 30-minute lecture at 12.45pm.  Discussing the life and work of William Staite Murray, an artist who revolutionised the design and decoration of pottery at his home in Bray in the 1930s.£1 donation.  Park Street, Maidenhead. 01628 780555 www.maidenheadheritage.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 12th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Youth Event - Bourne End Library

  
  

  An evening of activities and entertainment -music, street dance, animation, climbing wall, DJ'ing, fitness,WII, and food for 13 to 19 yrs old. 6-10pm. Organised by 'Sweet Dreams'.  Details on Facebook - streetdreamsuk  or call 07730605565.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 12th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Battle of the Bands - Magnet, Maidenhead

  
  

  Heat two of the Maidenhead Carnival U18 Battle of the Bands contest at The Magnet Leisure Centre.
  Line-up: Shredded Lives; Distant Origins; Routine Sometimes; State of Play; Atataxy; Helena Mansir.
  Door open 6.30pm first band on at 7pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 12th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Burnham Beeches

  
  

  An illustrated talk on the Burnham Beeches area by experienced ranger Kevin Davies who is based there. Meet: St. Thomas’ Church Hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur (off Holtspur Top Lane). HP9 1UF Cost: £3 8-10pm. Contact: Anne-Merete Free 01494 674306  www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp?did=25752

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Juice - The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor

  
  

  Classic rock n roll covers will be played by four-piece band Juice at The Old Ticket Hall in Windsor from 9pm.
  Free Before 10pm, £3 after.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  DJ Jivin George - Hedsor Social Club

  
  

  DJ Jivin George will be playing a range of music from the 60s to the 90s at Hedsor Social Club in Bourne End from 8-11.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Chinese New Year - Maidenhead

  
  

  In the High Street and Nicholsons Shopping Centre.  Traditional dragon and lion dance at 1pm and Chinese lantern making in the Nicholsons Centre between 11am and 3pm. www.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk/events-in-maidenhead.htmlils: 01628 796128.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Mind Body & Soul Mystic Well-Being Fayre

  
  

  Craft stalls, crystals, inscence, jewellery, stained glass, jewellery, aloe vera, neals yard, Cds, books, yoga products, buddhas, tibetan bowls, tarot/angel cards, candles, aromatherapy, garden products...... Find out what the future holds from one readers or treat yourself to a Reiki,refelxology, indian head, healing, tui nai to name but a few. 10am-5pm Liston Hall, Liston Rd, Marlow, Bucks, SL71DD  www.angeliteholistictherapies.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Catch Me I'm Naked (tour) - The Purple Turtle, Oxford

  
  

  Maidenhead dance rock band Catch Me I'm Naked are currently on tour in the UK. 
  Check them out at The Purple Turtle in Oxford from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Farmers Market.

  
  

  Grove Road car park, 10 am - 1 pm Free parking in adjacent Town Hall car park. Tel: 01628 670272

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Farmers Market

  
  

  Grove Road car park, 10am-1pm  Free parking opposite in Town Hall car park.  Tel: 01628 670272. www.greenlink-berkshire.org.uk/Events

• Event Date/Time: Mon 15th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow Society Talk - Angling on the Thames

  
  

  Talk bv Ian Sutton at  Liston Hall, Garden Room. £2 for non-members. 7.30pm www.marlowsociety.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 15th February

  Gigs

  
  

  The Fleas – The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell

  
  

  Being a band made up of 28 - 37-year-old professionals, they describe their sound as 'accessible, grown-up pop', with a slight indie influence that is naive and sincere but ragged round the edges.
  Appearing at The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell, London, from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th February

  Arts

  
  

  Radio TImes

  
  

  A classic musical from the Grimm Players. Until Saturday 20th February. Desborough Suite, Maidenhead Town Hall.  Box Office 01628 624798 www.grimm-players.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Flippin' Windsor and Eton Pancake Challenge

  
  

  Fundraising pancake race across Windsor and Eton bridge. 10-11.30pm. Details: 01753 743921 www.windsor.gov.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Build a Nest Box

  
  

  Braywick Nature Centre, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead. 2-3.30pm. Build a box and get tips on identifying and looking after wild birds in your garden. £6.50 per box. All materials provided but please bring a hammer. Bookings on 01628 673069.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Madness Pancake Race

  
  

  Grenfell Island (outside cinema) Local businesses battle it out for the pancake race trophy 201Racing starts at 1pm. Details: 01628 796128. www.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Open Mic - Hobgoblin, Maidenhead

  
  

  Fortnightly open mic nights at The Hobgoblin in Maidenhead.
  Singers, bands, comedians, magicians and just about anybody with a talent can come along.
  Performers can use the resident guitarist for accompaniment in musical performances if organiser Carly Kenny is told in advance.
  Performers to arrive about 7pm. Open mic from 9pm

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Meet football legend Ron Harris

  
  

  At the White Hart Pub, Moneyrow Green, Holyport. Ron makes an appearance and raising money for charity Down's South London. Event starts at about 7.15pm, and the pub will be screening the Champions League football game between FC Porto and Arsenal. Tickets £5 from 01628 621460.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Family Half-Term Activity Days - REME Museum

  
  

  Bright Sparks activities until 19 Feb.- Make a periscope to spy on your friends! Learn how to bend light! Play safely with electricity! Navigate a Minefield. Drop in between 11.00am and 3.30pm.  0118 976 3375. Adult £4 Child £5. Family £16 (2 adults and up to 3 Children) Under 5’s free. For children aged 5 – 12 years.
  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Remember to bring a change of clothes and shoes!
  Other facilities include disabled access; café/shop; picnic area and nappy changing facilities. www.rememusemn.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Maidenhead Waterways

  
  

  by The Maidenhead Waterways Restoration Group at Wesley Hall, Methodist Church, King St, Maidenhead 8pm. With Richard Davenport- Chairman of the MWRG. £3 members, £4non-members inclusive of refreshments. www.maidenheadcivicsoc.org.uk  Tina Sell 01628 628 675

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th February

  Community EventsArts

  
  

  Build a Bird Box - Burnham Beeches

  
  

  Join the Rangers and build a nest box to take home with you to put up for the birds in your garden. To reserve a nest box kit for you to build, call us on 01753 647358. There will be a charge of £5 to cover the cost of materials. Sorry, no dogs. Booking required. In the afternoon.  It will take about 30 minutes to make one bird box.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Mediterranean Archaeology

  
  

  With Marlow Archaeological Society. Talk by Colin Berks. Colin will give a tour using photos he has taken when visiting outstanding, ancient buildings and archaeological sites in Egypt, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and other countries, with opportunity for questions/discussion. 8pm. All Saints Church Hall, The Causeway, Marlow. £3.50 (£2.50 MAS members) Free refreshments.
  www.marlowarchaeology.org

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Music

  
  

  Mathieu Van Bellen concert

  
  

  Violin and Tadashi Imai - Piano. Presented by Maidenhead Music Society. 7.30pm. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts. Box Office 01628 788997 www.maidenheadmusicsociety.org

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Music Society Violin and Piano Recital

  
  

  7.30pm at Norden Farm. Mathieu van Bellen and Tadashi Imal. Mozart programme. Tickets £12 for non members at 01628 788997.  Rudi Sheldon (Chairman Music Society).

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Birds of the Seychelles, an RSPB illustrated talk

  
  

  Dr Graham Lenton talks about his visit to the remote tropical islands in the Indian Ocean with some of the rarest endemic birds in the world. Open to all. Admission £2. Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Maidenhead. 7.30pm www.eastberksrspb.org.uk/ Gerry Studd  01494 715609.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Wildlife in the Borough! - Eton Wick Library

  
  

  Discover the 'tell tale' signs of the wildlife that might be in your parks and gardens with a nature presentation from your local Ranger. Get tips on how to make your garden more wildlife friendly and see more fascinating wildlife specimens collected in the Borough!  2-3.30pm. Cost: free. Suitable for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked in advance on 01753 857933.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Snowdrop Walk - Waltham Park

  
  

  Seasonal walk at Waltham Place, White Waltham, Berkshire. 2pm. £6 adult  £3 children, including walk and refreshments.  01628 825517  www.walthamplace.com

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Natalie Long – The Goldhawk, London W12

  
  

  Retro, pop, rock and ska.
  Performing at The Goldhawk, London, from 8pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Chigurh – Cobden Club, London

  
  

  Acoustic/alternative four-piece similar to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. With ‘decent tracks, no filler, no manufactured rubbish, just pure alternative progressive rock to the core’. 
  Performing at the Cobden Club, London, from 8.15pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Acoustic Friday - The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor

  
  

  Matt and Larry playing at Acoustic Friday at The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor from 9pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Small Fakers - Jagz, Ascot

  
  

  Maidenhead based band the Small Fakers will rock Jagz in Ascot from 8pm.
  They are highly regarded across the country as a sensationa Small Faces tribute act.
  

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Days Of Last presents Together We Hunt + others – Firestation, Windsor

  
  

  Music Promoter Days Of Last is putting on a music night at The Firestation Arts in Windsor,
  Together We Hunt + others – Firestation, Windsor
  Progressive / Pop Punk / Hardcore band Together We Hunt will play at a Days Of Last music night at The Firestation in Windsor. Also playing are Bracknell band Valour, Maidenhead band Hopeless Potential and Slough band Beggars Lane.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Folk Dance Club

  
  

  With callers Rachel & Thomas Bending – come join the fun! 8.15pm. Furze Platt Memorial Hall, Maidenhead. Details from 01628 628837 www.chilternfolk.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Battle of the Bands - Magnet, Maidenhead

  
  

  Heat three of the Maidenhead Carnival U18 Battle of the Bands contest at The Magnet Leisure Centre.
  Line-up: Black emerald; Changes Weekly; Desolate Earth; The Monacles; Under Appeal; Autumn of Nations;
  Door open 6.30pm first band on at 7pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Burnham family event

  
  

  Half-term family fun event at Haymill Valley Community Nature Reserve, Burnham.1-3.30pm.  Organised by Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust, 01628 829574. There will be a self-lead minibeast nature trail, a chance to make a bug house to take home for the garden, 'Eye in the Sky' Earth Walks and more. www.bbowt.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th February

  Gigs

  
  

  The Fleas – The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell

  
  

  Being a band made up of 28 - 37-year-old professionals, they describe their sound as 'accessible, grown-up pop', with a slight indie influence that is naive and sincere but ragged round the edges.
  Performing at The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell, London, at 8pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Calaba Duo - Hedsor Social Club

  
  

  Keyboard player and guitarist, the Calaba Duo, perform at the Hedsor Social Club, in Hedsor Road, Bourne End.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Fluke - The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor

  
  

  Five piece band Fluke cover music from the 60s and 70s, including numbers from the Small Faces, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds,The Doors, The Kinks, The Beatles, Van Morrison and many others.
  Free Before 10pm, £3 after.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Fluke - The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor

  
  

  Five piece band Fluke cover music from the 60s and 70s, including numbers from the Small Faces, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds,The Doors, The Kinks, The Beatles, Van Morrison and many others.
  Free Before 10pm, £3 after.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee Morning - St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church

  
  

  With all the usual stalls. From 10am.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Fund Raising Jumble Sale - Maidenhead

  
  

  To raise funds for Cox Green Community Centre. 10.30am at Cox Green Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Maidenhead.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Langley Letterbox Trail

  
  

  Fun, family-friendly, self-led trail from Langley Park Car Park Billet Lane Iver SL0 0LS. Explore the parklands, hunt for clues and find the rubber stamps! Start the trail any time between 10am to 12 noon. Limited places - advanced booking essential. Family Event - no unaccompanied children. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Cost: £1.50 child/concessions. £2.50 adult. For more information tel 0753 511060 countryparks@buckscc.gov.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Music

  
  

  Gala Opera Night - Windsor

  
  

  Join a spectacular evening of entertainent provided by the Clockwork Opera- Stars from the world of Opera performing your favourite arias. At St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor. 7.30pm.  Ticket Price: £35, £25 or £10.  Telephone: 01753 848963  michelle.bowdidge@thameshospicecare.org.uk 
  www.thameshospicecare.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th February

  Gigs

  
  

  The Quotes – The Spinning Wheel, London

  
  

  Rock band The Quotes first formed in late 2006, bringing to the table an incomparably fresh sound teamed with catchy lyrics and a collaboration of vocals.
  Performing at The Spinning Wheel, London, from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  Celebrations Fair - Hare Hatch Sheeplands

  
  

  A showcase of party treats, photo sessions, jewellery, favours and much more that's suitable for any celebration such as a birthday, wedding anniversary or new baby celebration. 9am-4pm. Near Twyford. Free entry and free parking. www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition

  
  

  150 stalls selling model railway, model vehicles,Meccano and other vintage toys plus working model railway layouts and other vintage toy displays. Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading. 10.30am-3.30pm. Adults £3.50,Seniors £2.50,Children 50p. Details from 0118 9618017.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  WW3 Afternoon tea party - Cookham

  
  

  Organised by The Friends of Holy Trinity Church.  3pm. At The Parish Centre (Holy Trinity Church), Cookham. The menu will include Spam sandwiches. Singing and authentic attire welcome. Tickets £5 each available from the Parish Office.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  Cats Protection Jumble Sale

  
  

  Holyport memorial Hall, Moneyrow Green.  12.30-2.30pm. 40p adults, 20p children.  Jumble sale plus nearly new/new clothes rail, bric-a-brac and second hand books.  Teas and light refreshments will be available.  All money raised is used to help rescue unwanted and stray cats and kittens in the Maidenhead area. www.maidenhead.cats.org.uk/index.asp?m=events

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  Wedding Fair at Hedsor House

  
  

  Aa wide range of exhibitors all happy to help you plan your Big Day at this event as well as Bridal Fashion Shows at 12.30 and 2.30. Open from 11am to 4pm with Bridal Fashion Shows at 12.30 and 2.30pm Free Entry & Parking.Hedsor House, Hedsor Park, Taplow, Nr Slough Buckinghamshire SL6 0HX
  www.prestigeweddingfairs.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st February

  Community Events

  
  

  Grange Drive Wooburn - Open Garden for NGS

  
  

  Two diverse gardens in a private tree-lined drive which formed the entrance to a country house now demolished. Display of local paintings/craft. Magnolia House is a ½ acre garden with many mature trees incl magnificent copper beech and magnolia reaching the rooftop, a small cactus bed, fernery, stream leading to pond and greenhouses with 2 small aviaries. 10,000 snowdrops in spring and many hellebores. Combined adm £3.50, Children free, £2.50 Feb. Times:11am-2pm. Open for charity. Grance Drive Wooburn, Wooburn Green Buckinghamshire HP10 0QD

• Event Date/Time: Mon 22nd February

  Community Events

  
  

  Celebrations Fair - Hare Hatch Sheeplands

  
  

  Farm and craft market at Hare Hatch Sheeplands, near Twyford. 9am-4pm. Lots of craft stalls. Free entry and free parking. www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 22nd February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Frankie The Fish - Arborfield

  
  

  Pub rockers Frankie The Fish are playing at The Bramshill Hunt in Arborfield.
  Expect anything and everything from Van Morrison to the Pistols, from Hendrix to the Clash from and The Temptations to ZZ Top.
  

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd February

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd February

  Community Events

  
  

  With A Twist Flower arranging demonstration

  
  

  A demonstration by Sue Aston for Maidenhead Floral Arts Society.  7.30pm. St Luke’s Church Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead. Details:  01628 629786 www.bbando.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Home Front in WW1

  
  

  Christine Kendell will be talking about the Home Front and the impact it had on those left behind.  For Berkshire Family History Society, Windsor Branch. United Reformed Church, William Street at 7.15 for 7.45pm.  Free and open to all.  Details:  Valerie Storie on 01628 605411.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 24th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Luci Cahn - The Cobden Club, London

  
  

  Quirky melodic popster Luci Cahn, former Maidenhead singer is playing at The Cobden Club in London at 9pm
  £5 admission.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 24th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Catch Me I'm Naked - Tommy Flynn's, London

  
  

  Maidenhead dance rock band Catch Me I'm Naked are currently on tour in the UK. 
  Check them out at Tommy Flynn's, London from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 24th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Stratfield Saye - The Duke of Wellington's House

  
  

  A talk by Michael Amis for members of Maidenhead Archaeological & Historical Society. 7.30pm.King George VI Club, Maidenhead. Details from 01628 635156.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Together We Hunt – 333 Mother bar - Shoreditch

  
  

  Check out the progressive / Pop Punk / Hardcore sounds of Together We Hunt.
  The Slough group are performing at 333 Mother Bar in Shoreditch.
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th February

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Folklore of Herbs

  
  

  By Twyford & Ruscombe Horticultural Association with Speaker Christina Stapley, Practising Herbalist. 8pm at St Mary’s Church Centre, Station Rd, Twyford RG10 9NT.   Members £1, Visitors very welcome £2, Light Refreshments inc.   Details at www.trha.org.uk or 01189402116.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th February

  Gigs

  
  

  BrokenJaws – Nags Head, High Wycombe

  
  

  BrokenJaws mixes the old punk sound of early hardcore, which is not only familiar but well respected among hardcore fans, with the down-tuned chug and brutality of the more recent and fast growing hardcore style to create an energetic and exciting sound.
  At the Nags Head in High Wycombe from 7.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Chigurh – Liquid Nation, London

  
  

  Acoustic/alternative four-piece similar to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. With ‘decent tracks, no filler, no manufactured rubbish, just pure alternative progressive rock to the core’.
  At Liquid Nation, London, from 8.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th February

  Gigs

  
  

  The Goddard Brothers – The Mannakoo, Reading

  
  

  The band of brothers from Maidenhead have decided to culminate their shared talent to create a rock/dance band.
  The trio got together summer 2009 and are about to give the possibility of becoming a family band a real shot.
  Performing at The Mannakoo, Reading, from 9pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Department - Coppid Beech Hotel

  
  

  The band made up of fire service staff and friends, The Department will be playing covers at the Coppid Beech Hotel in The Beer Keller from 9pm

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Acoustic Friday - The Old Ticket Hall, Windsor

  
  

  The trio called Red will be playing a stripped down version of their electrifying sound at The Old Ticket Hall in Windsor from 9pm.
  Free entry

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Fried Squirrel – Magnet Leisure Centre, Maidenhead

  
  

  This four piece band from Slough fall into a rock/pop genre and describe themselves as having a rather ‘unique’ style.
  Their influences range from Oasis to Kings of Leon, although their style certainly differs.
  At the Magnet in Maidenhead from 7pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

  Community Events

  
  

  The Reading Phoenix Choir

  
  

  This 50 strong mixed.  choir will be returning to The High Street Methodist Church, Maidenhead to delight the audience with their individual unaccompanied singing style.  The concert starts at 7.30 pm and all seats are bookable price £7 from 01628 625823

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Until Then We Burn - Kentish Town, London

  
  

  Maidenhead metal band Until Then We Burn will be playing at The Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, London from 7pm.
  It is the first round of the Emergenza festival  with a chance to go on to play at south by south west festival  in Texas or Poprok festival in Germany.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Mersey Echoes - Elephant & Castle, Hurst

  
  

  The Mersey Echoes are an exciting and authentic tribute to the 60's Merseybeat scene, featuring classic hits from The Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and many more. See them at the Elephant & Castle, Hurst

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

  Community Events

  
  

  The Detective in Fiction - Windsor

  
  

  With award-winning crime writer John Harvey, creator of the popular Charlie Resnick and Frank Elder novels. Peter Leyland will trace the development of detective fiction and explain how famous fictional detectives were created. Plus extracts from classic crime films, and a chance for people attending to talk about their favourite detectives and take part in an informal quiz.
  Organised by  Windsor WEA (Workers Educational Association) at St George’s school, Windsor (opposite Windsor and Eton Riverside station) 10am-4.30pm. £35 including lunch, tea and coffee.
  Details: Tony Davenport on 01753 866198 or email tony.davenport@gmail.com

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

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  Food for Thought evening - Cox Green Community Centre

  
  

  The Revd Michael Smith will be talking about ‘Finding God in the darkness’. Highfield Lane, SL6 3AX   From 7pm. Tickets (£7), including a two course meal, can be bought from the Office of the Church of the Good Shepherd. 01628 632567.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

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  NCT Nearly New Sale - Marlow

  
  

  At Great Marlow School, Bobmore Lane, Marlow. 1.30-3pm.  £1 minimum donationon the door.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th February

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  Travelling Shoes - The Barleycorn, Slough

  
  

  Blues and Southern rock group, Travelling Shoes, perform at 9pm at The Barleycorn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane, Slough.
  www.travelling-shoes.co.uk
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th February

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  Table-top Sale

  
  

  Organised by Boyne Hill Altwood Scout Group, Back of Altwood School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead. 
  Set-up at 8.30am, sale starts at 9am until 1pm. Cost £5 per table, entrance 50p adults kids free. Details: Lisa on 07775 920416.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th February

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  Walk: The Ancient Trees of Burnham Beeches

  
  

  Afternoon walk for 2 hours at a gentle pace. Discover the history of the ancient trees on Burnham Beeches, why they were created and what we are doing to ensure there are future veteran trees on the site. We will also be discussing the old and new management techniques that we use to conserve them. Dogs are welcome but should be on leads if requested. Booking required on 01753 647358.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th February

  Gigs

  
  

  Feud – The Purple Turtle, London

  
  

  Feud are a modern rock band modelled on groups straight out of alternative music’s hall of fame.
  Their ‘hard hitting’ brand of UK grunge is described by guitarist Ian Harper as akin to “the point at which Nirvana ended and Foo Fighters began”.
  Performing at The Purple Turtle, London, from 8pm.