Good Morning, Wycombe!
It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your weekly newsletter that’s fully on board with L.M. Montgomery’s take on June: “…the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.”
Just a few days to go 😎
As May bows out, the fun’s still rolling in:
Live jazz for kids and grown-ups 🎷
Badger Watch with the Chiltern Rangers 🦡
Vintage pop-up boutique right in the town centre 🛍️
Plus the remainder of the half term fun, street food night, a beer and cider fest, wellness events, live music, and much more.
Editor’s Highlights
Street Food Evening at The Walled Garden on Friday 30th May from 5-9pm — with a lineup including Burgervore, Greekilicious, and Spread ur Wings 🍔 🍗
🎮 🎷Jazz Jam: Video Game Soundtracks at The Front Room on Saturday 31st May from 7-11pm — a live jazz band reimagining classic and modern favourites from the world of gaming.
Badger Watching at the Chiltern Rangers Depot on Thursday 29th March at 7.45pm — join Ranger Jack on badger watch! 🦡
Bucks Young Farmers Country Show at Manor House Farm, Bledlow on Saturday 31st May from 10am to 6pm — showcasing the best of what farming and the countryside has to offer, including sheep shearing, a vintage tractor procession, dog show and much more 🐷
Murder Mystery Night at the Mad Squirrel on tonight, Thursday 29th May from 8pm — be transported back to the 1920s and solve a murder in this special event! 🔎🩸
Family Fun
Catch 22 Juniors: Jazz For All Ages at The Front Room on Saturday 31st May from 12-1pm — FREE entry to this special hour of gentle, family-friendly live jazz 🎺
Doodle Day at the Walled Garden on Saturday 31st May from 11am-2pm — a fun-filled day celebrating poodles, doodles and everything in between, raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. There’ll be photoshoots and watercolour illustrations too! 🐩
Hawaiian Roller Disco at Hazlemere Youth Centre on Saturday 31st May at various times 🍍
Painting and Craft workshops at the Walled Garden on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th at various times — join Toni from Easely Does It 🎨
Just for the Kids
Kids Paint and Make at The Lounge on Friday 30th May at 11am — paint, sip some apple juice, eat unlimited pancakes and dance. £15 per person for kids aged 5-10. Email management@loungerestaurants.co.uk to book.
Mini Medics First Aid Course at Vibe Church on Saturday 31st May at 10.30am — for 10-14 year olds. You’ll receive a certificate, workbook and extras for completing ⛑️
Blue Pup Special Event at Hazlemere Community Centre on Friday 30th May at various times — join Little City and everyone’s favourite blue Aussie pup for this awesome role play event for 6 year olds and older.
🎭 The Lost Island at Holmer Green Village Centre on Thursday 29th May from 9am-4pm — a day of adventures, drama, arts & crafts and more, for 5-11 year olds.
✍🏼 Writing Like Roald Dahl Workshop at Wycombe Museum on Friday 30th May at 11am — Join Arka Learning for this creative writing workshop that dives into the world of Roald Dahl. For 6-11 year olds; FREE.
Entertainment
Global’s Make Some Noise Comedy Show at The Venue Bucks on Friday 30th May at 8pm — some of the UK’s best comedians including Nabil Abdulrashid (Live at the Apollo, Britain’s Got Talent) and Kate Butch (RuPaul’s Drag Race) take to the stage 🎭
Beer & Cider Fest at the Bricklayers Arms on Saturday 31st May from 12pm — plus live music, smokehouse food and market stalls.
May Fayre at St Francis of Assisi Church in Terriers on Saturday 31st May from 10.30am-2pm — live music, plants, crafts, books, bric-a-brac, refreshments and more. Plus meet the new vicar!
Bingo at The Front Room on Friday 30th May at 7pm.
🛍️ Markets this Weekend:
Cooper’s Market on Great Missenden High Street on Sunday 1st June from 10am-3pm — one of our favourite artisan markets is back.
Vintage, Vinyl & Pre-Loved Pop-Up Boutique at The Front Room on Saturday 31st May from 10am-4pm — FREE entry with clothes, records and guest DJs.
🧘🏻♀️ Wellness Moments 🪷
MenSnap Meetup at Django’s Specialty Coffee House on Monday 2nd June at 7pm — a photography-based mental wellness support group for men 📸
Summer Sound and Sauna Rituals on Penn Street on Wednesday 4th June at 6pm — an evening of relaxation with sauna and a sound spa.
Sound Healing & Gong Meditation at Penn Street Village Hall on Friday 30th May at 7.10pm 🔔
Babies & Brews at The Apple Orchard on Tuesday 3rd June at 10.30am — a coffee morning for those with little ones with childbirth educator, Chloe.
Sports and Activities
WALKING
🥾 Chilterns Walking Festival running from Saturday 10th May to 1st June — over 60 guided countryside walks to choose from across the Chilterns.
CRICKET
🏏 HWCC 2nd XI vs Hayes (Middlesex) CC 1st XI at HWCC on Saturday 31st May at 12pm.
🏏 HWCC Sunday 1st XI vs Kashmiri Panthers CC 2nd XI at HWCC on Sunday 1st June at 1pm
NEW GYM
🏋🏼♂️ Énergie Fitness on Lancaster Road, Cressex is having their grand opening party on Thursday 29th May from 4-8pm.
RUNNING
Regular runs:
- Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 31st May.
- Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 1st June.
- Risborough Run In The Park 5km at Wades Park on Sunday 1st June at 9am.
Community Notes
👶🏻 COMMUNITY BABY BASKET MAKING — join the incredible Kindness in Bucks team for their first community baby basket making event for local families in need and donation drive on Tuesday 3rd June from 10am-1pm at Hazlemere Youth Centre.
REPAIR CAFÉ — on Sunday 1st June from 10am-12pm at Wycombe Museum. A special pop-up with Refresh Wycombe! Bring along whatever you have at home that needs repairing.
😋 Wycombe Eats
Calling all baklava fans!
I stopped by Turkish Desserts on the Desborough Road (just opposite the Arts Centre) the other day following a tip-off about some seriously good sweet treats. And they weren’t wrong.
Bought 2 - one of which was originally intended for my husband but I immediately ate both. #GreatWife
Perfectly flaky, stuffed with pistachio and steeped in honey. Just divine.
The San Sebastien cheesecake is also a winner with its creamy, melt-in-the-middle texture, and I picked up some delicious Dubai chocolate while I was there too.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re after some authentic Turkish treats.
📍Turkish Desserts | 146 Desborough Road | Instagram | Deliveroo
Weather in Wycombe
Dry-ish, breezy, and BBQ-friendly (just maybe keep a brolly on standby). 🌤️
Friday
🌤️ 22°C - 💨 25mph - ☂️ 5% chance
Saturday
🌤️ 22°C - 💨 23mph - ☂️ 10% chance
Sunday
🌤️ 18°C - 💨 28 mph - ☂️ 20% chance
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