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: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Family Fun day - Holyport Manor School

  
  

  An afternoon of entertainment as Holyport Manor opens its gates to Barnie Farm yard animals, circus scene's giant puppet theatre, and travels back to the 80's with our special guests Tight Fit who will be perfoming live! 'The Lion sleeps tonight' was one of their many hits. There will be stalls, food and many other events for all to participate in. Entry for children is FREE  and £1 for each adult. Ascot road, Holyport. 12-3pm. 01628 623196.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Shottesbrooke and White Waltham Churches Summer Fete

  
  

  Fun for all the family. Woodlands Park Village Centre,  Manifold Way, off Waltham Road.
  12-4pm.  01628 822532

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Dropmore Infant School Summer Fete

  
  

  Dropmore Infant School, Littleworth Road, Dropmore,Burnham, SL1 8PF from 1 to 3 pm.
  With a theme of ‘American Independence Day' - Lots of stalls, maypole dancing, climbing wall and bouncy castle, Refreshments: tea/coffee, cakes, BBQ and American chilli dogs
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Creative Arts in the garden - WRVS York Centre

  
  

  Summer is here! Come along and enjoy this day of creativity through art. Tutors will be on hand to guide you through the day. 10am-4pm £17.50 / £20. WRVS York Centre, 42 York Road, Maidenhead. Details: Bwalya Treasure 01628 636098.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Royal County Game Fair - Mapledurham House

  
  

  A family day out with something for everyone. Whether you're interested in animals, field sports, food or shopping.   10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday  www.yrcgamefairs.co.uk. Adults £8.50, Seniors £8, Children (4-16 years) £4.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Braywood First School Summer Faur

  
  

  12 -2pm. Opening with the band and in between we have performances. The theme of the summer fair is ‘Carnival’. Details:  01628 623660.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Ellington Primary School's summer fete

  
  

  FOOD and football from 10am till 2pm. Cakes, ice-cream and a selection of curries will be available for spectators to enjoy while events including a beat-the-goalie competition and five-aside football tournament take place on the playing field at the school in Cookham Road, Maidenhead.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Kool Kidz Klub Summer Fete

  
  

  12-4pm, to raise funds for outdoor resources at nursery. 126 All Saints Avenue Maidenhead SL6 6LT.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Party in the Park - Hurst Village

  
  

  Three Live Bands. Gates open at 6.30pm. 7.30pm The Choppers, 8.30pm Kinkade, 9.45pm Big Rig. Hosted by Hurst Roman youth Football Club. Pitch your table between 11am-5pm. Bring your own picnic/bbq/order a take-away. Licensed bar, Auction of Promises. Tickets on sale now.  £15 each
  Over 16s only.  Details: Deborah 07880 747279 or Ruth 07917 650025

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Music

  
  

  Ascot Brass Concert

  
  

  High Street Methodist Church, Maidenhead. 7.30pm. Tickets £7 from 01628 628104. www.methodistmaidenhead.org.uk
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Free fun for all - Burnham Library

  
  

  Launch of Lottery Funded community facilities. 11am–4pm. Try your hand at something new. Wii tournament,  kite making,flower arranging, Storytime, crafts and board games.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

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  St Luke's Church Summer Fair

  
  

  At St. Luke's vicarage, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead. 11am-3pm.  Entertainment for all refreshments and a dancing display by the Le Rose dancing school.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Pig roast - The Kaffirs of Cookham Dean

  
  

  From 5pm at the Jolly Farmer, Church Road, Cookham Dean. Charity fundraiser.  A whole pig roast, bbq’d burgers and sausages, great desserts, outside bar and side shows and stalls.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Music

  
  

  Ascot Brass Band Concert

  
  

  7.30pm at High Street Methodist Church. Tickets £7, contact 01628 628104 for more details. In aid of Restoration fund.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Summer Fair - St Luke's Church

  
  

  In the Vicarage Garden, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead.  Barbecue , Poughman's lunches and afternoon teas, archery, dance displays and tombola. 11am-3pm. Contact 01628 783618.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Carrington Schools Summer Fayre

  
  

  Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, Bucks.  12-4pm. Entrance £2 per family in advance, £2.50 on the day. Lots of stalls, bouncy castle, raffle, games, silent auction, BBQ, refreshments and bar.
  Details: Sarah Perfect on 01628 525662.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Reading & District Cigarette Card & Postcard Club Fair

  
  

  The biggest event of it’s kind in the UK will be staged at Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading. Starts at 10am. 93 dealers on 160 tables with hundreds of thousands of cards for sale at prices ranging from 20p each to £50 or more.  Details: 0118-9695155

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th July

  Gigs

  
  

  The Dissenters - Face Bar, Reading

  
  

  Lo-fi alternative rock duoThe Dissenters will be playing live at The Face Bar in Reading from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Charvil Village Fete

  
  

  At Charvill Village Hall and grounds. 1.30-4.30pm Caribbean theme with steel band and dance display by Equinox at 2.30pm. Themed BBQ and cocktails. Craft stalls and activities. Free admission.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Summer Fete - Little Fishes Pre School

  
  

  12-2.30pm at Furze Platt War Memorial Hall.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Bike Night

  
  

  Burnham Cricket Club,  Taplow Common Road, Burnham, Slough, Bucks.
  7-11pm. Do you ride a motorcycle? Bring it along! Ex Motorcyclist? You’re more than welcome!
  Open to all motorcyclists of any age on any bike.  Licensed Bar, Hot Food
  Free Entry and Bike Parking
  Limited Car Parking www.amoc-eastberks.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Quiz night - Jolly Gardener

  
  

  THE Maidenhead Fundraising Group for Thames Hospicecare. At  Moneyrow Green, Holyport. Tickets are £3 and available at the door from 7pm.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  History of the Vikings - WRVS York Centre

  
  

  Great Britain has its fair share of foreign invaders in the past and none more notorious or celebrated than the Nordic Hordes known as the Vikings. Learn the truth about the myths and legends in a journey to Valhalla.10.-11am £1.50 / £2. 42 York Road, Maidenhead. Details: Bwalya Treasure 01628 636098.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Golden Years Afternoon - WRVS York Centre

  
  

  Afternoon tea with speakers and special guest demonstrations. 2-4pm £3.50 / £4. 42 York Road, Maidenhead. Details: Bwalya Treasure 01628 636098.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Music

  
  

  Richard Digance - Nettlebed Folk Song Club

  
  

  The Village Club, High Street, Nettlebed, nr. Henley. 8-11pm.  One of Britain’s top singers & acoustic guitarists. £12.50  www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Netherlands National Circus

  
  

  Higgingson Park, Marlow.  Until 9 July. An international company of human performers. Box Office: 0870 444 1505. www.netherlandscircus.eu

• Event Date/Time: Mon 6th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Art of Travel Writing’

  
  

  Talk with Afternoon Tea. 2–4pm. Windsor Liberal Club Function Room, Victoria Street, Windsor.
  Authors Nigel Jones and Alice Albinia will be discussing their books, journeys and the art of travel writing.  There will also be a spring Raffle and afternoon tea served. Members £3, non members £5.  Details: Elizabeth Dax 0750 1115402 www.oddfellows.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th July

  Gigs

  
  

  BrokenJaws - Face Bar, Reading

  
  

  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.
  7pm.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Star Factor - Desborogh School

  
  

  Desborogh School's annual talent show. A fantastic lighthearted extravaganza of music and dancing. Prizes donated by Sheargolds music shop. Tickets: £3 adults, £1 students/concessions.
  Main Hall, Desborough School, Maidenhead. 7pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Taeppa's Tump Morris dancers

  
  

  Perform with OBJ Morris at The Bridge House, Paley Street. 8pm. Details from 01628 823244 www.taeppastump.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Holistic Pamper Evening

  
  

  Therapies Include:  Tarot/Angel Card Readings, Clairvoyant, Massage, Indian Head Massage,
  Reflexology, Facials, Nails, Allergy Testing, Nutritional Advice plus stalls and refreshments at St Lukes Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead. £3.50 tickets in advance, or £4 on the door. 7-10pm. www.raysofviolet.com

• Event Date/Time: Wed 8th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Acoustic Duo with Charlotte and Adrian

  
  

  Francescos, King Street. 8pm. Free entry. Contact: Francescos on 01628 777815. See and hear Charlotte www.myspace.com/charheron

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Annual Bredward Close Coffee Morning

  
  

  In aid of Cancer Research UK.  10am-12pm, Bredward Close, Burnham.  Bring and buy, plant sales, cakes and scones.  Raffle.  Free entry. Details: Philip and Beryl Chapman 01628 602041.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Music

  
  

  Hedsor Jazz night

  
  

  The Clive Burton Modern Jazz Group will be joined by trumpeter Stuart Henderson.  Starts at 8.30pm. £5 including a raffle ticket. . Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Road, Bourne End, Bucks. Details: Margaret Goodyer on 01494 673893.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Photograhic Exhibition - Archies Wine Bar

  
  

  Until Saturday. Celebrating Burnham Village Carnival Weekend. All visitors welcome to use our beer terrace and view an exhibition by New Vision Photography.   Details: 01628-662415, 57 Burnham High Street.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Music

  
  

  Martin and Shan Greabe -Maidenhead Folk Club

  
  

  8.30pm start. A welcome return to a harmonious duo with an in-depth knowledge of the Sabine Bearing Gould collection. The Seven Stars Inn, Knowl Hill. Suggested cost £5. Details:  0118 944 8269.  www.redadmiral.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: The Eden Project and Heligan

  
  

  A talk for Maidenhead National Trust by Lindsay Engers. Altwood School, Maidenhead. 7.45pm. Further details 01628 625766 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Afternoon Tea Dance & Summer Raffle

  
  

  Oddfellows Hall, Oxford Road, Reading. 2–4pm., Join us at our summer Tea Dance with an afternoon of social foxtrot, delicious afternoon tea and a raffle.  Free event open to all. Details: Elizabeth Dax 0750 1115402 www.oddfellows.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Festival of Falconry Weekend

  
  

  At Englefield Estate, Theale, Nr Reading (off Junction 12, M4 motorway). Online ticketing www.falconryfestival.com is available. £15 per person.  Free for under 16 year olds. 9am-5pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Early Pregnancy Class

  
  

  Free class by Birth Matters covering topics such as Looking After Yourself, Birth Place Options, Common Concerns in Pregnancy and Routine Tests, plus meet other parents-to-be.
  At Woodland Park Village Centre, Manifold Way, Waltham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 3GW.  11am - 12pm. Call 07005 803693  www.our-birthmatters.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Langley Carnival

  
  

  Langley Memorial Park. Starts at noon. Activities, entertainment, stalls and fun fair. Arena events include line dancing, 4 Paws Racing Flyball Team, under-9s football and Langley Sea Cadets and there is a
  fancy dress competition. Uxbridge and District Class Vehicle Society will be showing off their cars and there will the usual selection of stalls, refreshments and information stands. Details:  Liz Barnett on
  01753 539024.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Burnham Carnival

  
  

  Burnham Park 1-5pm. With Reading Scottish Pipe Band, Traylens Fun Fair, Circus unlimited, arena events.  Fun for all the family.
   

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  St Mark's Hospital fete - Maidenehead

  
  

  2pm at the day hospital. Bring and buy and tea/coffee.There will be stalls with many bargains, and games, as well as refreshments. There will also be an auction and grand draw. Gifts for the sale can be left at the reception, near the church. Enquiries please to 01628 630622

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Writing by the Water - WRVS York Centre

  
  

  Explore your creativity down by the riverside and unlock your potential to entertain with your memories and experiences. The relaxed atmosphere and our tutors will help you tell stories and share them with others.10am-4pm £17.50 / £20. 42 York Road, Maidenhead. Details: Bwalya Treasure 01628 636098.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Family Fun Day - St Edwards Catholic First School

  
  

  At Parsonage Lane Windsor. 12-3.30pm . Food and drink , BBQ , afternoon tea . Recycling theme. Games and activities include basketball , face painting , tin can alley and lots more.  Plus Police van , Army tank and a fire engine. All welcome. Details: Catherine Wellington 01753 862164.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Thames Hospicecare Pirate Summer Fayre

  
  

  At Windsor Racecourse from 11am till 3pm. Free parking and entry by donation.
  Join us for a swashbuckling day out with a kennel club licensed dog show, ferret racing, pirate entertainers and much much more. A day for the whole family to enjoy whilst raising much needed funds for your local Hospice.
  Any queries please contact Michelle Bowdidge on 01753 848963

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Woodcote Rally

  
  

  A festival of steam, vintage and veteran transport with entertainment for all the family. Crafts, trade stands, children's entertainment, protected animals, live bands, a traditional fun fair and CAMRA's famous Festival of Ale combine to make it South Oxfordshire's premier event of its kind. 10am-6pm www.woodcoterally.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow scarecrow trail

  
  

  A trail of scarecrows around the centre of Marlow. Follow the trail, solve the clues and enter the competition for a chance to win a prize. Entry free and forms from the Information Office, High Street, Marlow. Fun for all the family. Many discounts and offers from the shops. Free parking on the Saturday.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee morning with stalls

  
  

  In aid of Alexander Devine Children's Hospice. 10.00am till 12.00pm. St Mary's Church Hall, High Street, Maidenhead. Contact Helen Johnson on 01628 631575 or
  helen@littleorchard.plus.com

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Festival of Falconry Weekend

  
  

  At Englefield Estate, Theale, Nr Reading (off Junction 12, M4 motorway). Online ticketing www.falconryfestival.com is available. £15 per person.  Free for under 16 year olds. 9am-5pm

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Cherry Fayre goes Medieval

  
  

  Organised by Flackwell Heath Residents Association at the Recreation Ground Straight Bit, Flackwell Heath. Admission Free. Stalls and games for all the family with Medieval theme. Grand Parade at 12pm. with the Reading Pipe Band, Strawberry Fayre Majorettes, Traditional Jazz Band , a Jester , Conjurors, Stilt Walkers, plus walkers dresser in medieval costume, plus arena events including Knights Jousting tournament and Sword fighting display, Fancy Dress Competition, Schools Football Competition, Birds of Prey display, and Tug of War Competition. Other attractions are a Bar Marquee and Refreshments, Family Funfair, Pony Rides, Punch and Judy Shows, Traditional Jazz band performances, plus a lot more. Fayre opens at 12.25pm and closes at 5pm. For further details ring 01628 819108.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Open Gardens and Allotments in Holyport

  
  

  Entry £2 per adult (children free) to view all the open gardens and allotments.  Tickets with map, available from outside Holyport Post Office, 1 Stompits Road, Holyport, SL6 2LA from 2pm on the day. 
  Refreshments, Raffle, Plant Sales  01628 631259 for further information. Proceeds to Thames Hospicecare

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Wessex Primary School Summer Fair

  
  

  All the fun of the fair with fantastic children stalls, inflatable slide, go karts, fairground, tombolas, football shoot out, animal petting area and much more!  Refreshments available. St Adrian's Close, Cox Green, Maidenhead. 2pm onwards. Details: Nicola Jones 07736658612.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  St Edmund Campion Parish - Summer Fun Day

  
  

  At St Edmund Campion School Field, Altwood Road, Maidenhead. 12-3pm. Details: Liam Mifsud          07768045290

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Travelling Shoes gig – Blues & Southern Rock

  
  

  The Nags Head, London Road, High Wycombe. Free Entry 3-6pm. www.travelling-shoes.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Tesserac T and No Made Sense - Planet-Loud Tour

  
  

  Two local progressive rock bands are taking part in the Planet Loud tour.
  Tesserac T and No Made Sense are joining forces for the tour.
  Dates include 12 July - The Face Bar, Reading
  14 July - The Underworld, Camden, London
  16 July - Blues Loft w/ High Wycombe
  
  More details at www.planet-loud.com

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Doggy Fun Day - Maidenhead Town Moor

  
  

  Fundraising event featuring 24 fun training classes for your pooch to compete in. Plusobstacle course and agility ball pool. For children, there will be a Bronty Bus, beat the goalie and other games as wellas a fancy dress competition judged by the mayor. Music from Berkshire Hospital Radio, stalls and refreshments. Blackamoor Lane, 10am-4.30pm with fancy dress judging at 12.30pm. Details: Jill  on 01628 782852.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Woodcote Rally

  
  

  A festival of steam, vintage and veteran transport with entertainment for all the family. Crafts, trade stands, children's entertainment, protected animals, live bands, a traditional fun fair and CAMRA's famous Festival of Ale combine to make it South Oxfordshire's premier event of its kind. 10am-6pm www.woodcoterally.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Farmer’s Market

  
  

  Grove Road car park. 10am-1pm.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 13th July

  Music

  
  

  Eric Bogle and John Munro - Nettlebed Folk Song Club

  
  

  The Village Club, High Street, Nettlebed, nr. Henley. 8-11pm.  His last tour to the UK so don’t miss this amazing singer/songwriter, creator of songs like ‘The Band Played Waltzing Matilda’ & ‘No Man’s Land’ (The Green Fields Of France). Vocals Guitar & Mandolin. £12.50.  www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Music

  
  

  Marlow Jazz Club - Vic Ash

  
  

  Tenor sax player Simon Spillett reunites Vic Ash. The British Legion Hall., Marlow.  With back from the resident Frank Toms trio. From 8.30pm onwards. Details  www.marlowjazz.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Tesserac T and No Made Sense - Planet-Loud tour

  
  

  Two local progressive rock bands are taking part in the Planet Loud tour.
  Tesserac T and No Made Sense are joining forces for the tour.
  Dates include 14 July - The Underworld, Camden, London
  16 July - Blues Loft w/ High Wycombe
  
  More details at www.planet-loud.com

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Picture of Peru

  
  

  Janice Lawrence explains all to Windsor & Maidenhead Embroiderer’s Guild. 7.30pm. The Soltau Centre, Stubbings Church Hall.  Details: 01628 829242 www.embroiderersguild.com

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Taeppa's Tump Morris dancers

  
  

  Pub night with guests Crendon Morris Men, at The Stag, Flackwell Heath. 8pm. Details from 01628 823244 www.taeppastump.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Showing Vegetables.

  
  

   A talk by John Branham. Marlow & District Horticultural Society.  8-10pm.
  Liston Hall, Liston Road, Marlow, Bucks.SL7 3NZ.  £1 for members and £2 for guests
  Contact no. 01628 486206

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th July

  Music

  
  

  Grimmbourne 2009 - The Grimm Players

  
  

  Annual charity concert with full orchestra, until July 16. Taplow Court, Taplow, Maidenhead  Performing The Mikado and Chu Chin Chow. Tickets £10 from 01628 624798.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 15th July

  Community EventsArts

  
  

  Coffee Morning - Helen & Douglas House charity shop

  
  

  High Street, Maidenhead, next to the Bear Hotel. From 11am.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 16th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Tesserac T and No Made Sense - Planet-Loud Tour

  
  

  Two local progressive rock bands are taking part in the Planet Loud tour.
  Tesserac T and No Made Sense are joining forces for the tour.
  Dates include 16 July - Blues Loft w/ High Wycombe
  
  More details at www.planet-loud.com

• Event Date/Time: Thu 16th July

  Music

  
  

  Maidenhead Folk Club - Water, Water, Everywhere

  
  

  8.30pm start. The Seven Stars Inn, Knowl Hill. Suggested fee  £2.50. Details:0118 944 8269.  www.redadmiral.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 17th July

  Music

  
  

  Clem gig - The Bridge House

  
  

  Playing covers Frank Sinatra to Bob Marley 8pm til late. Free entry  www.thebridgehousepaleystreet.co.uk
  Paley St, White Waltham, Maidenhead. 01628 623288.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Chalvey Village Fete

  
  

  Montem Primary School, Chalvey Grove. Packed with stalls and entertainment from 1pm. As well as an art exhibition and sports activities there are refreshments, games and much more. For more information contact Margaret Inniss on 01753 595838

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Mark Handley and the Bone Idols - High Wycombe

  
  

  The band will be playing live at the Half-Moon, High Wycombe. 8.30-11pm, free admission.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee Morning - St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church

  
  

  With all usual stalls. From 10am.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Summer Fun Day - Larchfield Care Home

  
  

  The Berkshire Saxophone Ensemble will be entertaining and there will be a bouncy castle for the children, along with a selection of stalls and refreshments.  2-4pm. At Larchfield Road,Maidenhead SL6 2SJ. 01628 639428.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Johnny Wheeler - Solo singer/guitarist

  
  

  At Flackwell Heath British Legion, Common Rd, 8-11.30pm.  A small fee on the door. Johnny's second visit to the club in 2009. Music for your dancing or listening pleasure! 07929 590988 johnthevocalist@yahoo.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Car Boot Sale - Holyport Manor School

  
  

  Set up from 11am until 3pm. Cars £5, vans £10, non-sellers £1. All proceeds to fund new school equipment.  Ascot Road, Maidenhead. Tel: 01628 623916.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th July

  Community Events

  
  

  The Maidenhead Social Group Book Swap

  
  

  Bring one book to swap or loan, meet people, drink, eat and take a new book home. 11.30am for brunch and coffee. Please call 07828032547 or visitvwww.meetup.com/Maidenhead-Social-Group

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Car Boot Sale

  
  

  Great Marlow School, Bobmore Lane, Marlow Bucks SL7 1JE. 10am-1pm. £1 entrance fee before 10am (50p after). £10 per car. £15 per van. Strictly no traders. Details: 07590489618

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th July

  Gigs

  
  

  Johnny Wheeler - Solo singer/guitarist

  
  

  At the Irish Association Club, 1 Station Rd. H. Wycombe  3-6.30pm.  A small fee on the door. Music for every taste. 07929 590988 johnthevocalist@yahoo.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 21st July

  Arts

  
  

  Children’s Theatre – The Mowgli Stories

  
  

  At Cliveden NT. 2.30 & 6pm. £8 child, £12 adult. Bookable on 0844 249 1895
  or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thamesandsolentevents

• Event Date/Time: Tue 21st July

  Gigs

  
  

  Young Guns - Staines

  
  

  The five-piece rock band perform play at Sticky Fungus, Staines, as part of their UK headline tour to promote debut EP, Mirrors.
  
  

   

• Event Date/Time: Tue 21st July

  Community Events

  
  

  Ladies Who Latte

  
  

  A free networking event for all women in business, to inspire and motivate you. Our slogan: No point being fabulous on your own.
  Venue: Holiday Inn, Maidenhead 10am - 12pm. For more information visit www.ladieswholatte.com or contact Mary Flavelle mary@maryflavelle 0778 970668

• Event Date/Time: Tue 21st July

  Arts

  
  

  Much ado about nothing

  
  

  Open-Air Shakespeare in the grounds of Berkshire College of Agriculture, Burchetts Green. Until Friday 24. 7.45pm. Box Office 01628 635017 www.maidenhead-drama.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 23rd July

  Music

  
  

  Hedsor Jazz night

  
  

  The Clive Burton Modern Jazz Group will be joined by popular guitarist, Max Brittain.  Starts at 8.30pm. £5 including a raffle ticket. . Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Road, Bourne End, Bucks. Details: Margaret Goodyer on 01494 673893.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 23rd July

  Music

  
  

  Singers’ and Musicians’ Night.

  
  

  With Maidenhead Folk Club.8.30pm start. New material and old favourites. The Seven Stars Inn, Knowl Hill. Suggested cost £2.50. Details:  0118 944 8269.  www.redadmiral.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 26th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Forgotten Marlow: a town history walk

  
  

  Walk around some of the lesser-known parts of town.  2pm from Liston Hall.  Adults £2.  Children free.  No booking required.  More information from Val Beadle 01494 883686.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 28th July

  Music

  
  

  Kevin Morgan gig

  
  

  plays for Maidenhead Electronic Organ Society. 7.30pm. Knowl Hill Village Hall. Contact 01189 780563  www.meos.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 28th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Summer in the Garden

  
  

  A talk by Jackie Watson for Maidenhead Floral Art Society.7.30pm. St Luke’s Church Hall, Maidenhead.
  Details 01628 629786 www.bbando.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 28th July

  Community Events

  
  

  Kevin Morgan - Maidenhead Electronic Organ Society

  
  

  7.30pm at Knowl Hill Village Hall. Details: 01189 780563 www.meos.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 30th July

  Music

  
  

  Maidenhead Folk Club - Steve Turner.

  
  

  8.30pm start. A welcome return for England’s finest concertina song accompanist and finest interpreter of traditional song. The Seven Stars Inn, Knowl Hill. Suggested fee £6. Details:  0118 944 8269.   www.redadmiral.freeserve.co.uk