CALENDAR - AUGUST 2008

• EVENTS & ACTIVITIES IN LOCAL AREA

• CHILTERN VOICE - EVENTS & NEWS SPECIFIC TO CHESHAM AREA

• BUCKS COUNTY COUNCIL - EVENTS DIARY

• CHILTERN AONB EVENTS DIARY

• CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM EVENTS

• HIGH WYCOMBE MUSEUM EVENTS

• ROALD DAHL MUSEUM AND STORY CENTRE EVENTS

• HUGHENDON MANOR EVENTS

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• WHERECANWEGO.COM - NATIONAL DATABASE OF EVENTS

• NATIONAL EVENTS

LOCAL EVENTS

SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST                                         MONKS RISBOROUGH

MONKS RISBOROUGH ANNUAL SHOW

       Askett Field.  Aylesbury Field.  Nr Monk Risborough.  HP27 9LY

      Open at 1:30 pm

      01844 344318

A Horticultural show with all the attractions of a Village Fete. Admire the beautiful flowers, fruit, vegetables and crafts in the show marquee. The side shows include crafts, charity stalls and entertainments. Enjoy the delicious home made teas in the tea tent. An enjoyable afternoon for all the family.

SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST                                                       OLD AMERSHAM

AMERSHAM BAND CONCERT - GENTLE JAZZ

       The Memorial Gardens.  Old Amersham

       2:30 pm until 4:30 pm

The bands play a variety of music to suit all ages and refreshments are available

Next Concert in the Series on 17th August

SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST - FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST      STOKE MANDEVILLE

SUMMER HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP

      Stoke Mandeville Stadium.  Guttman Road.  Aylesbury. HP21 9PP

      01296 484848

      stoke.mandeville@leisureconnection.co.uk

The annual Summer Hoops Camp is back! We are currently taking bookings for what promises to be another fun week of basketball. Be sure to book your place early as places are very limited this year. The camp will include : Expert coaching staff which includes qualified and professional coaches, pro and ex-pro players.

FRIDAY 8TH - SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST                          OLD AMERSHAM

AMERSHAM FESTIVAL OF ART

      The Market Hall.  High Street.  Old Amersham

     01494 586892

     Click Here

Organised by Amersham Town Council.  The Jubilee Fund will receive a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of paintings.

THUR 14TH AUGUST               

                                                                                   HENLEY ON THAMES

HIGH SHERIFF'S CHARITY GOLD DAY IN AID OF SCANNAPPEAL

       Huntercombe Golf Course. Henley on Thames.  RG9 5SL

      9:00 am - all Day

      01280 820677 or 01844 351334

      peter@pjtassociates.com

Stableford competition for teams of 4. Includes lunch, prize-giving and auction.  Please telephone for information and entry forms.

SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST

                                                                                                   HAZLEMERE

ELVIS - THE KING REMEMBERED

      Hazlemere Community Centre.  High Wycombe.

     8:00 PM

     £12.00

     01494 439912 - For Tickets

     info.scannappeal@buckshosp.nhs.uk

Two special dances featuring music by "The King" presented by Billy and The Bonquas.  Now in its 19th Year !!.

FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST                                                                  CHESHAM

CHESSLIVE COMEDY - GEOFF WHITING

       The Chess Suite.  Chesham United FC.  Amy Lane.  Chesham. HP5 1NE

      Doors Open 7:00 pm.  Show at 8>30 pm

      £10.00  (Members - £8.00)

      www.chesslive.org.uk

Our headline act, GEOFF WHITING, has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival, on television and radio and at every notable comedy club in the UK. He is also an established TV warm up. Opening Act - Susan Murray :  Middle Act - Jared Hardy :  Compere - Kevin Shepherd.

SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST                                                      OLD AMERSHAM

AMERSHAM BAND CONCERT - NEW TRICKS SHOW BAND

       The Memorial Gardens.  Old Amersham

       2:30 pm until 4:30 pm

The bands play a variety of music to suit all ages and refreshments are available

Next Concert in the Series on 14th September

NATIONAL EVENTS