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CALENDAR - JULY 2008
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LOCAL EVENTSSATURDAY 5TH JULY - SUNDAY 13TH JULY PRINCES RISBOROUGH 12TH ANNUAL PRINCES RISBOROUGH FESTIVAL
This Year's Theme is "The Musicals". The event starts on Saturday 5th July with a Fancy Dress Parade. Highlights of the Festival include a 10K Run through Saunderton and Horsenden and a Family Bike Ride. The event concludes on 12th and 13th July, with a large Street Market. Many events are being held each day in and around Princes Risborough. More Information to be published soon.
THURSDAY 10TH JULY HIGH WYCOMBE SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
Join the Gardener for a look at some of the developments in the gardens at Hughenden. Includes a delicious Cream Tea at the end of the Tour.
FRIDAY 11TH JULY LITTLE CHALFONT VARIETY SHOW IN AID OF THE DCHS COURTYARD APPEAL
The DFL Group’s Drama, Dance and Musical Theatre for Life are Putting on a show to raise money for the DCHS Courtyard Appeal. Our variety show is suitable for all the family – so do come along and join us whilst supporting the school’s new arts centre, The Courtyard.
FRIDAY 11TH JULY HIGH WYCOMBE ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT
Abba Acts - The Abba Factor.
FRIDAY 11TH - SUNDAY 13TH JULY PENN STREET PENN STREET BEER FEST
Village Festival including real ale fest, village hall fete stalls, church cream teas, dancing displays, local art, bouncy castle, archery, barbecues, suckling pig spit roasts, classic cars, live music etc.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY CHESHAM CHESHAM - LOCAL COUNCIL SURGERY
Meet your Local Councillors. This open-air surgery is open to everyone. Discuss issues affecting you, meet your local representatives, find out information and say what you think about the town.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY AMERSHAM EARTH FRIENDLY CARNIVAL 2008 - AMERSHAM ROUND TABLE
This Year's Carnival will focus on green issues. It is hoped that entries would like to enter a Float that isn't fuel driven. If an Organisation wishes to participate in the Procession or the Carnival itself, or wishes to put on an activity in the Central Arena, please make contact as above. All money raised by Amersham Round Table is distributed to local charities and local, needy causes.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY CHILTERN DISTRICT MORRIS DANCING BY THE GREENSLEEVES MORRIS MEN
1000 -
1025 : Chesham town centre by the War Memorial The Greensleeves Morris Men from Wimbledon.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY HIGH WYCOMBE MUSICFEST' 08
The MusicFest ’08 event is packed full of great live bands covering many genres of instrumental music: Jazz, Big Band and Orchestral. The performers range from youngsters in specialist groups to professional Orchestral, Jazz and Big Band musicians. The emphasis is on relaxing and enjoying all the great music and attractions.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY LITTLE CHALFONT MISBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Zahava Lever (harp) Richard Jacklin (conductor). Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave, Skempton: Lento, Handel: Harp concerto in B flat, Shostakovich: Symphony no. 5 in D minor.
SATURDAY 12TH & SUNDAY 13TH JULY AYLESBURY FREE TWO DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring cover bands, school bands, and new exciting up-and-coming singer-songwriters, musicians and rock bands.
SATURDAY 12TH & SUNDAY 13TH JULY AYLESBURY THE WEEKENDER ROCKS - IN AID OF YOUTH ACTION
Charity Rock Concert raising money for Youth Action. Come and check out some exciting new up-and-coming bands from the local area.
SATURDAY 12TH JULY - SUNDAY 20TH JULY BOARSTALL NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK AT BOARSTALL TOWER
Boarstall Tower will open additionally on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July from 2.00pm - 5.30pm (chargeable to non-members)
The National Trust is participating in National Archaeology Week at Boarstall Tower, listed Grade I, built in 1312 as the grand gateway to medieval Boarstall House (demolished 1778). This historic site, still enclosed on three sides by a most impressive moat, was the scene of much fighting during the British Civil War. The dig will concentrate on the site of the demolished house.
SUNDAY 13TH JULY CHESHAM MUSIC IN THE PARK - RELOADED BLUES BAND
The Reloaded Blues Band will be performing a concert in Lowndes Park as part of Chesham Town Council's summer series of "Music in the Park".
OLD AMERSHAM SHARDELOES SUMMER PROM
Our popular annual concert, a truly British evening of light classical music with the Chiltern Concert Band and local soloists. held in the picturesque setting of Shardeloes Park, in a marquee in case of inclement weather. Don't forget your Union Jack to wave during "Land of Hope & Glory" !!
SUNDAY 13TH JULY HIGH WYCOMBE OPEN DAY : PAN MILL WATERMILL
Milling demonstrations and wholewheat flour for sale, water permitting. Other Open Days : 14th September.
SUNDAY 13TH JULY JORDANS SUMMER FESTIVAL - JORDANS MUSIC CLUB : ATRIUM QUARTET
SATURDAY 19TH JULY LEE COMMON THE LEE FLOWER SHOW
Exhibitors' Marquee, side shows, fabulous teas accompanied by the Ellesbrough Silver Band. Fun for all.
SATURDAY 19TH JULY AMERSHAM BRIC-A-BRAC SALE
Stalls, Books, Plants, Refreshments & Cakes.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 19TH & 20TH JULY GREAT MISSENDEN
THE CHILTERN SHOW
Family outdoor event, with mounted games, vintage vehicles, community village and green fair, arena displays, craft and food fairs, variety stage, many arena events, display the best the Chilterns has to offer.
SUNDAY 20TH JULY FARNHAM ROYAL FOOTBALL TRIAL FOR COLLEGE HOPEFULS
Under a new partnership between Amersham & Wycombe College and Wycombe Wanderers FC, you can gain 8 hours a week of professional football coaching by a UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach, while studying for a nationally recognised sports qualification which can get you into employment or university. This event is a football trial.
SUNDAY 20TH JULY OLD AMERSHAM AMERSHAM BAND CONCERT - RELOADED BLUES BAND
The bands play a variety of music to suit all ages and refreshments are available Next Concert in the Series on 3rd August
SUNDAY 20TH JULY CHENIES
THE PLANT FAIR - CHENIES MANOR HOUSE
MONDAY 28TH JULY - FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST GREAT MISSENDEN
LIGHTHOUSE MISSENDEN 2008
5 - 12's - 10:30 am until 3:30 pm Toddlers - 10:15 am until 12:15 pm
Lighthouse is a holiday week for children run by Christians from all the local churches (Baptists, Anglicans, Methodists, and Roman Catholics) in the Great Missenden and Prestwood area of Buckinghamshire.
TUESDAY 29TH AND WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY HIGH WYCOMBE
PRE-DRIVER TRAINING COURSE
The Road Safety Team at Buckinghamshire County Council is again working in partnership with the Wycombe & District Driving Instructors Association to promote a pre driver course. The Association of Wycombe and District driving instructors will be running a novice drivers training and road safety course on the 29th and 30th July 2008, this course introduces novice and young learner drivers to driving and road safety. It costs £95 for the two days. This 2-Day off road course held at Wycombe High School is for 16-18 year olds. It includes car handling in a safe non-highway location and is carried out by experienced local DSA approved driving instructors. The course includes procedures for obtaining a licence and preparation for the DSA Theory and Practical Driving Tests.
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Events Throughout the Town / King George V Recreation Ground.
01844 344791 - Sue Coombs - For all Festival Enquiries
2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
£10.00
Paul Gardener - Amersham Round Table
