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: Thu 21st August

  Community Events

  
  

  Chillin' in the Park - Burnham Park

  
  

  Casual fun games for youngsters up to sixteen. Cricket, football, parachute games, rounders, art. 10am-3pm. Free. Details: 01895 837348 or 01895 837233

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Kangoo Kick

  
  

  At SHOKK Gym, Cox Green. Martial Arts/aerobic workout in cool bouncy boots. For children. A fat burner, balance, agility and muscle builder and a great stress buster. 11.30am. www.kangoojumps.com or 01628 776328.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Family Trail - Cliveden

  
  

  11.30am-4pm. Family trail through the grounds. Normal entrance fees. 
  Details: 01628 605069

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Meet Consuta - River & Rowing Museum, Henley

  
  

  12pm-4pm, Museum Jetty. See Consuta, a beautifully restored working steam launch used as an umpire’s launch for Henley Royal Regatta during Victorian times.  Free with admission. £3.50 adults, £3 seniors, £2.50 children. 
  Details: 01491 415600 or www.rrm.co.uk
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Carnival Time - Wycombe Museum

  
  

  Make masks and shakers and move to the carnival beat. 10.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-3pm. By timed ticket on the day.
  01494 421895 or www.wycombe.gov.uk/museum

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

  Music

  
  

  Johnny Collins - Seven Stars, Knowl Hill

  
  

  Presented by Maidenhead Folk Club. 8.15pm
  Details: 0118 944 8269 or  www.redadmiral.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Crazy Pedro Cowboy Show - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  Come dressed as a cowboy or girl and join in Pedro's crazy cowboy show. 11am-4pm. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

  Arts

  
  

  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Savill Gardens

  
  

  The audience is invited to come along as their favourite Alice character and join in with the fancy dress parade during the interval. 6.45pm. Bring a picnic. Details: 01784 435 544 or www.theroyallandscape.co.uk.
  £12, Children (under 16) £8, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £35 available from The Savill Building with no booking fee. Also available online at www.seetickets.com (booking fee).

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Garden Tour - Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe

  
  

  Join the gardener for a look at some of the developments in the gardens at Hughenden.  2pm. £5.  Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4LA. Booking essential.
  Details: 0871 5271 887 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 21st August

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  Story Time - Shire Horse Centre

  
  

  Story and fun time (under 5s). 10.30am - 11.30am. £4
  Details: 01628 828801or www.theoldshirehorsecentre.com

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

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  Chillin' in the Park - Burnham Park

  
  

  Casual fun games for youngsters up to sixteen. Cricket, football, parachute games, rounders, art. 10am-3pm. Free. Details: 01895 837348 or 01895 837233

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

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  Bat Detecting - Wycombe Wildlife Group

  
  

  Bat detecting. A follow up to the talk given by Julie Hopton in July. Leader: Julie Hopton.
  Venue: Marlow gravel pits. Meet at St. John the Baptist Church, Little Marlow SL7 3RT.  7.45pm
  Admission free. Contact: Julie Hopton on 01494 440830
  

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

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  Family Fun Day - Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe

  
  

  Activities for all the family in the gardens.  Suitable for ages 5 to 10. 11am-4pm. Normal admission charges apply. Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4LA. No Booking required
  Details: 01494 755573 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

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  Chilterns Craft Show - Stonor Park, Henley

  
  

  Craft demonstrations and over 250 artists and craftsmen. 9.30am-5.30pm. £5.60, Senior £4.60, children undre 16 free (£4.20, £3.20 in advance) Tickets: 012425 277988

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

  Arts

  
  

  A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Savill Gardens

  
  

  7.30pm. Bring a picnic. Details: 01784 435 544 or www.theroyallandscape.co.uk
  £12, Children (under 16) £8, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £35 available from The Savill Building with no booking fee. Also available online at www.seetickets.com (booking fee).

• Event Date/Time: Fri 22nd August

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  Truly English Lunch - Cliveden NT

  
  

  Enjoy a very special summer afternoon at Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow. Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s on their vintage launch Suzy Ann. Followed by a three course lunch with wines and jazz band in the French Dining Room.  
  Tickets: £75 per guest, £65 for Cliveden Club members. Call Kerry 01628 668561

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow & District Horticultural Society Flower Show

  
  

  at Liston Hall, Liston Rd, Marlow. Start at 8pm. Contact Show secretary: 01628 485545.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

  Community Events

  
  

  Oxfordshire Craft Fair - Blenheim Palace

  
  

  Craft show, arena events, puppet shows, refreshments. 10am-6pm. £9.50, OAPs £7.30, Children £4.80.
  Details: 01283 820548 or www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

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  Chilterns Craft Show - Stonor Park, Henley

  
  

  Craft demonstrations and over 250 artists and craftsmen. 9.30am-5.30pm. £5.60, Senior £4.60, children undre 16 free (£4.20, £3.20 in advance) Tickets: 012425 277988

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

  Arts

  
  

  King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - Savill Gardens

  
  

  7.30pm. Bring a picnic. Details: 01784 435 544 or www.theroyallandscape.co.uk
  £12, Children (under 16) £8, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £35 available from The Savill Building with no booking fee. Also available online at www.seetickets.com (booking fee).

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

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  Autumn Show

  
  

  Run by the Marlow & District Horticultural Society.
  Doors open to the public at 2.30 pm. finishes at 4.15 pm. Tea and cakes available.
  Classes open to all ages and non- members including flowers, fruit, vegetables, domestic and handicrafts. If you want to enter any of these classes  contact the show secretary on 01628 485545 for a schedule and entry form.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

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  Open Days - Frogmore House and Gardens

  
  

  Until Monday. During the summer the historic plantings are at their best.  Visitors can enjoy gentle garden walks and views of Queen Victoria’s Tea House, the white-marble Indian Kiosk and 18th-century lake. 10am-5.30pm. £6.50 (£5.50) under fives free.
  Details : 020 7766 7305 or www.royalcollection.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

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  Meet the Roman Army - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  The Roman Military Research Society is a research and re-enactment group specialising in the latter part of the 1st century AD. The soldiers will present spectacular displays of Roman fighting techniques and displays each day. There will be opportunities to learn about Roman fashions with a fashion show performed by the Roman ladies!  All the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
  10am-5pm. £5-£7.50, under fives free.
  Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB.
  Details: 01494 871117 or www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 23rd August

  Music

  
  

  Liedertafel concert

  
  

  Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hambledon, near Henley. 7.30pm
  An Oxford based male vocal ensemble drawn from prestigious choral foundations. Stars of the Summer Night theme - a musical journey from spring to winter and from morning to night. Tickets £10, children £4, from 01491 571588 or at the door.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Oxfordshire Craft Fair - Blenheim Palace

  
  

  Craft show, arena events, puppet shows, refreshments. 10am-6pm. £9.50, OAPs £7.30, Children £4.80.
  Details: 01283 820548 or www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Art in the Park

  
  

  Cultural Olympia in Black Park, exham. 11am-4pm.  Meet and work with artists who will encourage visitors to get involved and create some art too. Organised by South Bucks District Council.  Free. 01753 511060. www.buckscc.gov.uk/countryside
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Chilterns Craft Show - Stonor Park, Henley

  
  

  Craft demonstrations and over 250 artists and craftsmen. 9.30am-5.30pm. £5.60, Senior £4.60, children undre 16 free (£4.20, £3.20 in advance) Tickets: 012425 277988

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Puppet Shows - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  The master puppeteers from Peters’ Puppets and What a Doodle Puppet Show will provide entertainment for all ages telling a variety of stories. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Caribbean Evening

  
  

  Live music by Xc'S - reggae & Soca band and DJ's at The Crown, Hazlemere, HP15 7QA
  8.30 - 12.30pm
  Free entry: Over 18's: Caribbean buffet: Fancy Dress optional
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

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  Teddy Bear Days - Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

  
  

  Each child carrying a Teddy Bear will travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Children’s entertainers. Steam and Diesel Service. Trains at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,
  1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4.00pm.  Station Road, Chinnor, just off the B4009.
  Contact:  Talking Timetable on 01844 353535 or visit www.cprra.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 24th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Meet the Roman Army - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  The Roman Military Research Society is a research and re-enactment group specialising in the latter part of the 1st century AD. The soldiers will present spectacular displays of Roman fighting techniques and displays each day. There will be opportunities to learn about Roman fashions with a fashion show performed by the Roman ladies!  All the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
  10am-5pm. £5-£7.50, under fives free.
  Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB.
  Details: 01494 871117 or www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Oxfordshire Craft Fair - Blenheim Palace

  
  

  Craft show, arena events, puppet shows, refreshments. 10am-6pm. £9.50, OAPs £7.30, Children £4.80.
  Details: 01283 820548 or www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Little Marlow Village Fete

  
  

  At the Recreation Ground, Church Road, Little Marlow. 2-5pm. Traditional fete with stalls, children's rides, games, 'fun' dog show. 01628 483817.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

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  Chilterns Craft Show - Stonor Park, Henley

  
  

  Craft demonstrations and over 250 artists and craftsmen. 9.30am-5.30pm. £5.60, Senior £4.60, children undre 16 free (£4.20, £3.20 in advance) Tickets: 012425 277988

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

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  Puppet Shows - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  The master puppeteers from Peters’ Puppets and What a Doodle Puppet Show will provide entertainment for all ages telling a variety of stories. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

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  Teddy Bear Days - Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

  
  

  Each child carrying a Teddy Bear will travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Children’s entertainers. Steam and Diesel Service. Trains at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,
  1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4.00pm.  Station Road, Chinnor, just off the B4009.
  Contact:  Talking Timetable on 01844 353535 or visit www.cprra.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Meet the Roman Army - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  The Roman Military Research Society is a research and re-enactment group specialising in the latter part of the 1st century AD. The soldiers will present spectacular displays of Roman fighting techniques and displays each day. There will be opportunities to learn about Roman fashions with a fashion show performed by the Roman ladies!  All the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
  10am-5pm. £5-£7.50, under fives free.
  Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB.
  Details: 01494 871117 or www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 25th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Littlewick Show - Maidenhead

  
  

  Horticultural, farming, rural and other craft skills, amusements, sideshows, charity and promotional stalls.   Show events, exhibitions, competitions and entertainment open to the public.
  Details: 01628 630622 or www.littlewickshow.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 26th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Puppet Shows - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  The master puppeteers from Peters’ Puppets and What a Doodle Puppet Show will provide entertainment for all ages telling a variety of stories. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 26th August

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  Watersports Day - Longridge Watersports Centre

  
  

  This day activity will give children aged 8 to 12 years old the chance (depending upon numbers) to explore a range of water activities like kayaking, canoeing, bellboating, dragon boating or sailing. Mixed
  abilities can be catered for. Advance booking required. £15. 10am – 2pm. Longridge WatersportsCentre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow.
  Details: WDC Sports Development Team on 01494 421871 or email dean_bennett@wycombe.gov.uk

• Event Date/Time: Wed 27th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Film Walk- Black Park

  
  

  Join in a light afternoon stroll around some of Black Park's famous film locations.  A family event. Approx 1.5 hours.  Booking essential.  Adults £2.50, concessions £1.50, family £5. 01753 511060.  No unaccompanied children or dogs.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 27th August

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  Summer Holiday Steamings

  
  

  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road, Quainton, nr. Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY.  Steam Train Rides. Museum with interesting exhibits. Picnic areas. Refreshment Rooms. Visitor Centre with exhibits, video theatre coach and gift shop. Open 10.30am-4.30pm. Prices adult £7, senior £6, child (5-15) £4.50 family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £18.
  Details: 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30-4.30)                                  www.bucksrailcentre.org              

• Event Date/Time: Wed 27th August

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  Puppet Shows - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  The master puppeteers from Peters’ Puppets and What a Doodle Puppet Show will provide entertainment for all ages telling a variety of stories. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Wed 27th August

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  The History Dectectives - King George VI Club, Maidenhead

  
  

  A talk by Brian Boulter for Maidenhead Archaeological and Historical Society. 7.30pm. King George VI Club, York Road, Maidenhead.
  Details: 01628 635156

• Event Date/Time: Wed 27th August

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  Hope ‘08 Summer Holiday Clubs - Maidenhead

  
  

  St Mary's Church. Until Friday. An opportunity for children between 6 and 11 years of age to enjoy themed activities, games, stories, crafts and have lots of fun while learning more about Jesus and themselves. 9.30am-12.30pm.  £5 per child if booked by 25th July).  
  Contact: 01628 638866 or stmarysmaidenhead.org

• Event Date/Time: Thu 28th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Kangoo Kick

  
  

  At SHOKK Gym, Cox Green. Martial Arts/aerobic workout in cool bouncy boots. For children. A fat burner, balance, agility and muscle builder and a great stress buster. 11.30am. www.kangoojumps.com or 01628 776328.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 28th August

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  The Unloved Pickle - Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Theatre

  
  

  West Street, Marlow.  A show for children aged 3-8, by Jam Theatre Company.  11am and 2pm until August 30.  Tickets: adults £6, children £4.  Details: www.jamtheatre.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 28th August

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  Map it - Wycombe Museum

  
  

  Discover techniques to age paper and create your own ancient maps. £2 Drop-in.
  01494 421895 or www.wycombe.gov.uk/museum
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 28th August

  Music

  
  

  ‘The Red Arrows Pilots’ - The Seven Stars Inn, Knowl Hill

  
  

  Maidenhead Folk Club  present veterans of Folk from a long way back (longer than they want to think) who have formed a four part group to sing in harmony. 8.30pm. Cost: Hat passed round at the break. Suggested fee: £4
  Details:  0118 944 8269, 01628 629117
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 28th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Story Time - Shire Horse Centre

  
  

  Story and fun time (under 5s). 10.30am - 11.30am. £4
  Details: 01628 828801or www.theoldshirehorsecentre.com

• Event Date/Time: Fri 29th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Bat Walk - Black Park

  
  

  Join the Rangers and local Bat Group for a guided walk through the dark of Black Park.  Booking essential.  Adults £2.50, concessions £1.50, family £5. 01753 511060.  No unaccompanied children or dogs.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 29th August

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  Family Fun Day - Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe

  
  

  Activities for all the family in the gardens.  Suitable for ages 5 to 10. 11am-4pm. Normal admission charges apply. Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4LA. No Booking required
  Details: 01494 755573 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 30th August

  Community Events

  
  

  The 56th Annual Nettlebed Art and Craft Show

  
  

  Nettlebed School and Community Hall, High Street, Nettlebed, Near Henley-on-Thames. Over 200 paintings on display along with a wide range of craft work.  12.30-9pm. Artists, sculptors and craftspeople from South Oxfordshire are invited to display their work, in particular large sculpture and garden art is very welcome. For details and an entry form please contact Christine Gibbs on 01491 642182 or email her at chris@primedesigngardens.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 30th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Plant Fair - The Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park

  
  

  British growers offering specialist and rare varieties of plants and prestigious nurseries, many of whom are exhibitors at Chelsea and Hampton Court offering a wide range of unusual plants. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Car park charges apply – 90 minutes free then £1 per hour thereafter. Free parking if a Savill Garden admission ticket is also purchased on the day.
  Details: 01784 435 544 or www.theroyallandscape.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 30th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Meet Sovereign the Shire Horse - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  Friendly resident Sovereign the Shire Horse and his owner will be around the Museum's traditional farmstead and Village Green area to greet visitors. Horse lovers will be able to groom Sovereign and see him in action around the site. All the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
  10am-5pm. £5-£7.50, under fives free.
  Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB.
  Details: 01494 871117 or www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 30th August

  Community Events

  
  

  Stoke Poges Village Centre Social Club Family Fun Day

  
  

  Members and non-members invited to join us for our 10th Anniversary Family Fun Day. There will be games, stalls, competitions and children’s activities. Plus a BBQ, bar and Pimm’s tent.
  Stoke Poges Village Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges from 2pm (BBQ from 4pm)

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  Larchfield Fun Day

  
  

  A family fun day with bouncy castle, stalls, visit from teh fire service and more. 12-4pm, Desborough Park. Free. Detais: 07876 356768.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  Bible movie and discussion evening

  
  

  Big budget DVD film production of a famous bible story and then a chat about it over a cuppa. York Road, Maidenhead. 6pm.  www.maidenheadchristadelphians.org or  07967 001449.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  Treasure Hunt - Wellington Country Park

  
  

  Finish the summer holidays off with a Treasure Hunt, use the clues to find the treasure. Wellington Country Park season tickets as prizes. 11am-4pm. Adults: £6, Seniors: £5, Children 3-15 years £5, Children under 3, Free. Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.50.  
  Details: 01189 326444 or www.wellington-country.park.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

  Community Events

  
  

  The 56th Annual Nettlebed Art and Craft Show

  
  

  Nettlebed School and Community Hall, High Street, Nettlebed, Near Henley-on-Thames. Over 200 paintings on display along with a wide range of craft work.  10am-5pm. Artists, sculptors and craftspeople from South Oxfordshire are invited to display their work, in particular large sculpture and garden art is very welcome. For details and an entry form please contact Christine Gibbs on 01491 642182 or email her at chris@primedesigngardens.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

  Community Events

  
  

  Swan Lifeline Open Day

  
  

  Meet the swans and visit the Rescue andTreatment centre. Fun and games; riverside refreshments; fair stalls; take away home produce;  River cruise: have a delightful cruise from Windsor Promenade. Suggested donation £1 adults, 50p for children. Free admission, free parking on the Brocas. 11am-4pm.
  Swan Lifeline, Cuckoo Weir Island, South Meadow Lane, Eton, Berkshire SL4 6SS. Details:  01753 859 397, www.swanlifeline.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  History on Wheels Motor Museum Open Day - Eton Wick

  
  

  Unique collection of motors, both Military and Civilian from 1900 to the 1950’s, plus artefacts from civilian and wartime home fronts. £3-£5. Details: 01753 862637. www.historyonwheels.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  Chilterns Country Walk - Bledlow & Radnage

  
  

  This moderate to strenuous walk begins at Chinnor Hill Nature Reserve, and is 8 miles long. The route descends into Bledlow and follows sections of the Ridgeway and the Icknield Way. The walk features a fair amount of ascents and descents but you are rewarded with some spectacular views and will enjoy fine woodland and wildflower habitats along the route. Please bring water, particularly if the weather is warm. The walk will take approximately 4 hours. 10am. Chinnor Hill Nature Reserve Car Park. 
  Details: WDC Ranger Service on 01494 421825 or e-mail ranger_services@wycombe.gov.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

  Community Events

  
  

  Meet Sovereign the Shire Horse - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  Friendly resident Sovereign the Shire Horse and his owner will be around the Museum's traditional farmstead and Village Green area to greet visitors. Horse lovers will be able to groom Sovereign and see him in action around the site. All the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
  10am-5pm. £5-£7.50, under fives free.
  Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AB.
  Details: 01494 871117 or www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

  Community Events

  
  

  Craft Fair - Shire Horse Centre

  
  

  Craft fair plus two shire horses Frank and Henry giving rides around the centre. Prices for a ride are £2 adults,  £1 per child or free to season pass holders or on entry to the farm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

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  Teddy Bears' Picnic - Shire Horse Centre

  
  

  Teddy bears picnic for under 5s. 11am-1pm. £10 pp (inc parent)
  Details: www.theoldshirehorsecentre.com

• Event Date/Time: Sun 31st August

  Community Events

  
  

  Pets Corner at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

  
  

  Some animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, can be handled and stroked under the children’s’ parents’ supervision.  In the past there have been geese, chickens, a 5-day old piglet, and a young calf which had to be bottle-fed.
  There is aslo a minature railway, picnic areas, refreshment area, gift shop and museum.
  Free parking, open from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm (last entry 4.30), admission charges for the Event are Adult £7, Senior £6, Child (5>15) £4.50, Family ticket £18.   For further details contact the Centre on 01296 655450 (recorded information) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30>4.30)  - or visit www.bucksrailcentre.org