The Film Fest Has Landed 🎬

Good morning, Wycombe!

It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your local newsletter that’s feeling somewhat rotund after a weekend of lamb, chocolate, and a hot cross bun (or 3).

There’s plenty of post-Easter fun to be had this week:

• Open day at the tennis club 🎾

• Meditation Circle at Peterley Manor Farm 🧘🏻‍♀️

• A hip hop jazz jam at the Front Room 🎷

Plus we’ve got all the usual entertainment and wellness highlights, fun for the kids, a new ‘house of the week’ segment and much more…

Editor’s Highlights

• Fisheye Film Festival running from Thursday 24th April to Sunday 4th May — Wycombe’s very own film festival kicks off today and there’s absolutely loads of events to explore - check out my handpicked highlights below 🎬

• Sushi and Wine Experience at Daws Hill Vineyard on Saturday 26th April at 4.30pm — an afternoon of pairing wine with sushi and handrolling your own 🍣

• UK Hip Hop Curated Jazz Jam at The Front Room on Saturday 26th April at 7pm — the house jazz band reimagines tracks from across the decades of the UK’s hip hop scene 🎺

• Open Day at High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 27th April from 10am-1pm — free coaching for adults and juniors, all abilities welcome! There’ll also be a free BBQ to enjoy and membership discounts to explore too 🎾

• Tour of the Ercol Factory in Princes Risborough on Thursday 24th April at 10.30am — discover more about Wycombe’s furniture making history with this rare opportunity to see inside the factory 🏭

Entertainment

• Adult Farm Night at Odds Farm Park on Friday 25th April at 6pm — embrace your inner child with animal encounters, plus adventures in the soft play and adventure play areas.

• ‘Bridget Jones': Mad About The Boy’ Screening at the National Film and Television School on Sunday 27th April at 2pm — raising money for local charity Scannappeal. Tickets include tea and cake.

• The Big Monthly Soul Night at Monty’s Bar (WWFC) on Saturday 26th April at 7pm.

• Death of a Salesman at Wycombe Swan from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th April — the sublime Arthur Miller tragedy, starring David Hayman as Willy Loman, comes to the Swan.

• Drag Bingo with Betty Bangs at the Cressex Club on Friday 25th April at 7.30pm.

• Quiz Night at Mad Squirrel on Thursday 24th at 8pm.

• Disco Night at JB’s Bar on Friday 25th April at 7.30pm 🪩

• Music Bingo with Quizzy Sue at Spindle & Thread on Monday 28th April at 8pm.

• Rewind 80s & 90s Disco Party at the Holiday Inn on Saturday 26th April at 7.30pm.

Live Music 🎸

• Live With Rebellion Presents Voodoo Room at the Old Town Hall on Saturday at 8pm — a night of Hendrix, Clapton and Cream.

• Upside at The Loft HW Cricket Club on Saturday at 7.30pm.

• The Underground at the Bricklayers Arms on Friday at 8pm.

• Caribbean Night at King George V on Saturday at 7.30pm — XCs Band.

• Jazz & Pizzazz at the Fisheye Film Festival on Sunday at 6.30pm — Hollywood hits and cult classics reimagined in jazz…

• Roadhouse Rats at the Dashwood Roadhouse on Saturday at 8pm.

• Damo and the Dynamites at the Cressex Club on Saturday at 8.30pm.

• Ben de la Cour at Kingsmead House Concerts on Tuesday at 7pm.

• At the Belle Vue: Pulse 626 on Friday and Daydream Collective on Saturday.

• At Mad Squirrel: Rev Ferriday on Friday at 8pm and Omari Johnson on Saturday at 8pm.

Wellness Events 🧘🏻‍♀️

• Meditation Circle at Peterley Manor Farm on Friday 25th April at 6.30pm — a meditation and mindfulness session in the twinkly yurt with Kelly of Room 478.

• Sound Bath at Hughenden Village Hall on Wednesday 30th April at 7.30pm — optional Reiki and massage add-ons.

• New Moon Manifest at Studio 88 on Monday 28th April at 7.30pm — an evening of relaxation to support your goals with movement, meditation, breathwork, soundbath and more.

• Sound Bath at Patch on Thursday 24th April at 7pm.

Unleash Your Creativity

• Poetry for Carers at Prestwood Village Hall on Friday 25th April at 10.30am — a space just for you, to connect, reflect and get creative in a fun, welcoming group. No experience necessary and no pressure! ✍🏼

• Introduction to Pottery Class at The Walled Garden on Saturday 26th April at 10am.

• Chunky Knit Heart Wreath Creative Workshop at Cornerstone Hall on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm — suitable for beginners and seasoned crafters.

• Candle Making Workshop at The Walled Garden on Saturday 26th April at 10am — join Amanda from Chapel House Fragrances 🕯️

Editor’s Picks of Fisheye Film Fest 🎬

I’ll be honest — I had no idea that Wycombe played host to a film festival every year. Turns out that the independent Fisheye Film Festival has actually been going since 2015, promoting the works of promising filmmakers in the community, both in the UK and globally.

The festival is running from today, 24th April to the 4th May, and everyone is welcome — it’s not just for industry or film creatives. There are a bucket load of different events with something for everyone — check out some of these highlights I’ve picked out.

What’s on for the Kids? 👧🏻

• Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 25th April at 10am — crafts and museum fun based on the book ‘Dogfish’.

• Reception Taster Morning at Wycombe Prep on Friday 25th April at 9am — a fun-filled morning for kids aged 3-5 where you can meet the Early Years team and find out more about the school.

• The new term of Sing and Sign starts from Monday 28th April with classes across Wycombe and South Bucks for newborns up to 2-3 year olds. Sessions are fun and relaxed and no signing experience is needed.

Fancy a Short Drive? 🚗

• Guided Walk & Talk at Lacey’s Farm on Saturday 26th April at 12pm — join the Chiltern Society on this tour of a 7th generation family farm in the Chiltern Hills.

• Table & Candle Pop-Up Restaurant at Fego Marlow from Friday 25th to Saturday 26th April — a 6-plate Greek menu “Part II: Archipelago” by chef Marios Milios with a welcome cocktail and paired wines.

• Crime & Wine with Bella Mackie at The Odney Club, Cookham on Saturday 26th April at 6pm — Bella Mackie, author of ‘How To Kill Your Family’, launches the paperback of her latest book, ‘What A Way To Go’.

• Literary Tour of Marlow on Wednesday 30th April at 2pm — historian Heather Adams is leading a tour of Marlow’s literary past.

• Vanessa Beaumont at Marlow Bookshop on Tuesday 29th April at 6.30pm — the author is launching the paperback of her debut novel ‘The Other Side of Paradise’.

Sports and Activities

FOOTBALL

⚽️ Wycombe Wanderers vs Leyton Orient away on Saturday 26 April: KO 12.30pm

RUGBY

🏉 HWRUFC vs Reading away on Saturday 26th April.

🏉 Upcoming women’s and girls’ rugby sessions:

• Women’s Inner Warrior (ages 17+) - 5 FREE sessions on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, starting Sunday 27th April. Non-contact, no experience required.

• Girls Love Rugby (ages 11-17) - 3 FREE sessions on Sunday mornings, starting on Sunday 27th April. Non-contact, no experience required.

RUNNING

🏃🏻‍♂️ Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 26th April. This week, they’re aiming for the most walkers at Parkrun EVER — come along for the first time or bring a friend!

🏃🏻‍♂️ Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 27th April

🏃🏻‍♂️ Risborough Run In The Park at Wades Park on Sunday 27th April at 9am

🏃🏻‍♂️ Wellness Warriors On The Run are launching their next wave of the Couch to 5k Programme on Monday 28th April.

GRANTS FOR ATHLETES

👟 Snap Fitness have launched a grant programme called Grassroots to Greatness to help you fund your sporting dreams, open to the community as a whole. There are grants of up to £3,000 available for athletes committed to their sport, for expenses like training, competition entry, coaching, equipment and more.

Community Notes

LIFE PLANNING SEMINAR: Hosted by South Bucks Hospice on Wednesday 30th April at 1pm, providing financial, legal, spiritual and psychological advice.

VOLUNTEERING: Join the Chiltern Rangers for a ‘Blooming & Beautiful’ planting session at Sands on Friday 25th April at 10am-3pm.

Business News

Rituals is opening in the Eden Centre this week, stocking luxury home and beauty products. They’re hosting an official opening celebration on Saturday 26th with exclusive offers and goody bags for the first 50 customers.

House of the Week 🏡

This little beauty in Poets Corner, on for a sweet £900,000…

I know I’m not the only one who loves trawling through Rightmove for homes. My usual criteria is 4 bedrooms, nice garden, and well out of my price range 🙃

My favourite thing about this 5-bed is the sheer space — well over 3,000 square feet, three floors, garden studio and a 100-ft garden. Joan Collins once claimed that separate bathrooms were the key to a long-lasting, successful marriage and this one has an almighty 5 to choose from.

Although I might need Joan’s cleaner too…

Anyway, check out the Rightmove link if you fancy a nosey.

Weather in Wycombe

We appear to have regressed… 😑

Friday

🌤️ 16°C - 💨 17 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

Saturday

🌤️ 15°C - 💨 10 mph - ☂️ 40% chance

Sunday

🌤️ 18°C - 💨 20 mph - ☂️ 20% chance

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Steph

Publisher and Editor, Wycombe Pulse