Good morning, Wycombe!
It’s the Wycombe Pulse. The local newsletter that’s discovered there’s a High Wycombe in Western Australia, a Wycombe in Queensland, Australia, and a Wycombe in Pennsylvania, USA.
I can’t tell if that’s interesting or if I just haven’t spoken to an adult today.
Anyway, there’s lots going on in our Wycombe this week:
Terrarium Workshop at The Front Room 🪷
One Direction Bottomless Brunch 🥂
Archaeology talk on the Thame Valley excavations 🏺
Plus a ticket giveaway for the Wycombe Swan, loads of live music, an art show, bread making workshop, half term fun for the kiddos and so much more.
Editor’s Highlights
Crepe Making Workshop at The Stag on Thursday 20th February from 12pm — bring the family to make your own crepes with a load of different toppings 🥞
Longwick Art Show at Longwick C of E Combined School from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd February — view and purchase affordable art from a huge number of artists in a variety of mediums. Preview night on Friday with refreshments and live music! 🖼
Japanese Jazz, Funk & Anime Soundtracks Reimagined by a Live Band at The Front Room on Saturday 22nd February at 7pm — the brilliant Catch22 Jams is back with an evening of live jazz on a special Japanese theme 🎷
Women’s Wellness Evening at The Pavilion, Penn Street on Tuesday 25th February at 7.30pm — relax, recharge and reconnect with yourself 🕯
Soda Bread Workshop at Oxmoor Farm on Sunday 23rd February at 11am — learn how to make soda bread at home from an authentic Irish family recipe 🍞
Entertainment
One Direction Boozy Bottomless Brunch Party at The Lounge, BNU on Saturday 22nd February at various times — calling all 1D fans! Brunch, unlimited drinks, a quiz, lucky dip and raffle 🥂
Music Bingo at Spindle and Thread on Monday 24th February at 8pm — Quizzy Sue returns to host 🎶
Cabaret with Fanny Burns at O’Neill’s on Friday 21st February at 9pm — drag night followed by karaoke 💃🏼
Film screening of ‘Pride’ at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Wednesday 26th February at 7.30pm — plus an exclusive interview with Jonathan Blake, queer activist who was portrayed in the film. Organised by Aylesbury Community Pride and welcoming to all community members and allies 🏳️🌈
Live Music
At Wycombe Arts Centre this week: Death is a Girl // Far from the City on Friday 8pm; The Dung Beatles on Saturday 7.30pm; and Sunday Jam on Sunday 4pm.
The TailFeathers at The Green Man, Prestwood on Saturday 22nd February at 8pm — swing, soul, Motown and disco!
LK Mule at The Dashwood Roadhouse on Saturday 22nd February at 9pm — blues and rock.
Stuart Maxwell’s Blues Raiders at The Crown Little Missenden on Thursday 20th February at 7.30pm.
At the Mad Squirrel this week: Open Mic on Thursday 8pm; Tom Wackett on Friday 8pm; and Nicole Allen (country) on Saturday 8pm.
Karaoke night at The Front Room on Friday 21st February at 8pm 🎤
What’s on at The Swan this Week?
John Bishop: Back At It on Saturday 22nd at 8pm
Rumble Wrestling on Sunday 23rd at 3pm
Giovanni Pernice: The Last Dance on Monday 24th at 7.30pm
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George on Wednesday 26th at 7.30pm
Time For You
Creative Writing Workshop at Wycombe Arts Centre on Sunday 23rd February at 11am ✍🏼
Coffee, Cake and Company at Cedar Barn on Thursday 20th February from 10am-12pm — join Hub Care Support for a FREE community coffee morning ☕️
Terrarium Workshop at The Front Room on Saturday 22nd February at 10.30am — create your own beautiful and sustainable miniature garden 🌵
Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Cedar Barn on Tuesday 25th February at 7pm — join Create Your Happy to make your own pouch bag.
Everyday Essentials: Mastering Your Makeup Bag at Optionz Salon on Sunday 23rd February at 3pm — a 3-hour customised makeup workshop, tailored to your needs 💄
Something a little bit different…
The Marlow Archaeological Group are hosting a Zoom talk tonight, Thursday 20th February, at 7pm entitled ‘Thame Meadows Excavations 2015: A 6,000 Year Story’. The speaker is Chris Ellis from Cotswold Archaeology on the group's excavation of Thame Meadows, which unearthed a fantastic array of monuments dating from the Early Neolithic to the Late Saxon periods. It is by far the most significant site to be investigated in the Thame valley.
What’s on for the Kids this Week?
Quid a Kid at Wycombe Wanderers FC on Saturday 22nd February at 3pm — all child tickets in the Family Stand available for just £1 in the Wanderers vs Wigan Athletic game ⚽️
Battle of the Bands Roller Disco at Hazlemere Youth Centre on Saturday 22nd February at 1pm — skate, dance and sing along!
Sizzle and Bake Cooking Workshops in Loudwater on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February from 10am-1pm — it’s Lunchbox Lab on Thursday and Sweet Treats on Friday 😋
After School Art Club at Wycombe Arts Centre starts Tuesday 25th February at 4.15pm — the next term of Art Club starts, at just £5 per session, for kids aged 6 and above 🎨
Paint a Plate for Mother’s Day at the Walled Garden on Friday 21st February at 2.30pm — a family craft workshop with Easely Does It, recommended for kids over 5.
And for Parents..?
Man and Child Bushcraft at Penn Meadow Farm on Saturday 22nd February at 10.30am — fireside conversations and bushcraft activities. Get out in the wild with your kids! 🪵
FREE Parenting Social at Kingshill Baptist Church on Thursday 20th February at 10am — join the Therapeutic Midwife and meet other local parents and parents-to-be.
Introduction to Caesarean Scar Massage Workshop at Cornerstone in Little Kingshill on Thursday 27th February at 10am — learn simple techniques to help heal your scar. Babies are welcome!
Sports and Activities
FOOTBALL
⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Wigan Athletic at home on Saturday 22nd February: KO 3pm. Remember to take advantage of the ‘kids for a quid’ offer!
⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers Women vs AFC Portchester Women away on Sunday 23rd February: KO 2pm
RUGBY
🏉 HWRUFC vs Bicester at home on Saturday 22nd February
🏉 High Wycombe Belles Women vs Windsor Women at home on Sunday 23rd February
RUNNING
🏃🏻♂️ Risborough Night Run on Wednesday 26th February at 7.30pm — an exhilarating guided 11km night run around Princes Risborough and White Leaf Hill.
🏃🏻♂️ Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 22nd February
🏃🏻♂️ Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 23rd February
SELF DEFENCE
🙅🏻♀️ Pretty Deadly Self Defense at Wycombe Arts Centre — a women-only 5-week course starting Wednesday 26th February at 7pm.
SNOOKER
🎱 The Raging Ball are putting together a SightRight Amateur Snooker Tour for the 2025/2026 season. They are taking early registrations for official membership of the tour now — please email sightrightcoaching@gmail.com with your name, location and contact number if you’re interested.
Business News
The Range is opening in Loudwater, in the old Homebase unit at Knaves Beech. It’s opening on the 7th March at 9am and there’ll be goody bags for the first 50 in the queue.
The Flint Cottage pub opposite the station have been under new management since November and have rebranded as Wycombe’s go-to sports pub. They’ve also got a fantastic new menu that we’re looking forward to checking out and a variety of great value weekday deals like Burger Monday and Tapas Wednesday.
New local butcher: Micklefield Butchers Halal Meat has now opened in (you guessed it) Micklefield. They’re offering a selection of ribeye and sirloin steaks, oxtail, goat, mutton, lamb chops, doggy scrap bags and much more.
The Café at Penn is opening on Monday 24th February at 7.30am, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade cakes and pastries alongside teas and coffees. It’ll be located in Penn & Tyler’s Green Football Club.
Community Notes
Volunteer: Social Media Content Creator Volunteer needed at Cliveden (National Trust): create various forms of social media content including reels and videos for Cliveden’s Facebook and Instagram profiles. A great way to gain experience and develop skills.
Donate: Wycombe Homeless Connection are making breakfast bags for guests in their winter night shelter and are in urgent need of the following items:
UHT milk
Protein drinks
Crisps
Cereal/energy bars
Juice cartons
Paper bags
See how to donate here.
Job Board
Wycombe Swan Ticket Giveaway
Have you checked out our Instagram giveaway yet?
David Cardy as Tony Matthews (credit: Hugo Glendinning)
We’ve teamed up with the Wycombe Swan to give away 2 tickets to the opening night of ‘Ghost Stories’ on Tuesday 10th June at 8pm.
When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations.
The production has been described as a ‘worldwide cult phenomenon’ and a record-breaking West End hit. It’s running at the Swan from the 10th to the 14th of June, suitable for ages 15+.
Good luck if you enter the giveaway! See the Instagram post for full details.
Weather in Wycombe
Double figure temperatures?! Time to crack out the sarong.
Friday
🌤️ 13°C - 💨 37 mph - ☂️ 60% chance
Saturday
🌤️ 12°C - 💨 13 mph - ☂️ 20% chance
Sunday
🌤️ 11°C - 💨 38 mph - ☂️ 50% chance
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