Good morning, Wycombe!
It’s the Wycombe Pulse. Your local newsletter that’s taken up running again. So if you see a sweaty tomato creaking around the Rye after the school run… no, you didn’t 🫣
Lots of local fun on offer this week:
Street food night is back 🍕
The circus is in town 🎪
The vegan market returns to the High Street 🌿
Plus we’ve got the lowdown on all the Father’s Day fun, loads of kids’ events, wellness opportunities, live music, cultural moments and much more.
💙 Festival of Wellbeing Returns to High Wycombe 💙
🗓 Saturday 14th June | ⏰ 10am–3pm | 📍High Street
🎟 FREE entry
Join Wycombe Mind and Cornerstone for a brilliant community celebration of all things health and happiness — the Festival of Wellbeing is back in the town centre next Saturday, and everyone’s invited!
✨ Expect:
🎤 Live music and performances on stage throughout the day – including local favourites Slav, Soraya Ray, Kiera Thomas, and more
💃 A crowd-pleasing Zumba demo
🎪 A high-energy hula hoop competition with Katy Kartwheel – fun for kids and grown-ups!
💡 Informative talks from local wellbeing organisations
💆 Free health checks and wellbeing packs for men, women, children and Father’s Day, plus a dedicated children’s area
You'll also find advice and activities from over 15 brilliant local services including South Bucks Counselling, Room 478, Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies, Sport in Mind, Reiki, Age UK, and more.
Whether you’re looking to connect with support, move your body, or simply enjoy a feel-good day out in town — come along, join in, and celebrate our community’s wellbeing together.
👉 See the full programme here
Editor’s Highlights
🍕Street Food Evening at the Walled Garden
🗓️ Friday 13th June | ⏰ 5-9pm
Featuring Spanish tapas from El Bocadillo and Pizza Please.
🖼️ The Big Art Show at Wycombe Arts Centre
🗓️ Saturday 14th June | ⏰ 11am-4pm
FREE community event with lots of different local artists exhibiting, plus live music, kids’ crafts and more.
🐄 Open Farm at Lacey’s
🗓️ Sunday 15th June | ⏰ 10am-4pm
Milking demos, tractor trailer rides, animal meets, food and drink trucks and much more.
🌷 A Walk Among The Wildflowers in Gomm’s Wood
🗓️ Wednesday 18th June | ⏰ 5.30pm
Join the Chiltern Rangers for an evening stroll through some of the best areas of chalk grassland in Wycombe that houses some rare and beautiful wildflower species.
🍝 Pasta Night at The Bricklayers Arms
🗓️ Friday 13th June | ⏰ 4-9pm
All your favourite pastas.
Cultural Bites
“160 Years of Campaigning for Open Spaces” Talk at Trinity United Reformed Church on tonight at 7.30pm — the High Wycombe Society’s AGM is followed by this talk by Kate Ashbrook, the General Secretary of the Open Spaces Society, Britain’s oldest conservation body.
Wine & Cheese Evening at Lloyd’s Wine on Friday 13th June at 7.30pm — flight of 5 wines plus 5 complementary cheeses 🧀
Archive Drop-In at Wrights Meadow Community Centre on Saturday 14th June from 9am-1pm — join the Bucks Archives team if you’re interested in family history, historic documents or have any heritage questions.
“Victorian Crime and Punishment” Talk at Gold Hill Baptist Church, Chalfont St Peter on Monday 16th June at 7pm — step into the dark and dramatic world of Victorian crime and justice in this talk as part of the CSP Fringe.
Time For You
Gong Bath and Sound Meditation at Flackwell Heath Community Centre on Saturday 14th June at 7pm 🧘🏻♀️
Pendant Making at The Bird In Hand Princes Risborough on Wednesday 18th June at 7pm - join Anonoma for this jewellery-making workshop.
Flower Festival at Holy Trinity, Prestwood on Saturday 14th (10am-5pm) and Sunday 15th June (1-5pm) — beautiful floral displays in the church plus homemade cakes and refreshments on the Saturday 💐
Soundbath Wellbeing Evening at Patch on tonight at 7pm.
Intermediate Sourdough Workshop at Bramble Bakes, Speen on Saturday 14th June at 10am — a chance to enhance your skills and try new things for anyone already enjoying baking with sourdough 🍞
Entertainment
Harry Potter Quiz at O’Neill’s on tonight at 7.30pm.
Musical Bingo at The Bricklayers Arms on Saturday 14th June at 8pm.
Solstice Bike Show at the Dashwood Roadhouse on Wednesday 18th June at 6pm — live band on the outdoor stage, food, all bikes welcome — with an award for the best bike!
Revival The Garage Edition at Trilogy on Saturday 14th June from 4-10pm — hosted by MC Romeo with a night of pure UK garage vibes.
🛍️ Markets & Shopping
High Wycombe Vegan Market on the High Street on Sunday 15th June from 10.30am-4pm — expect food and drink stalls, sustainable living, cosmetics, charities and more.
Fill-a-Bag Sale at Wycombe Museum on Sunday 15th June from 10am-4pm — buy one bag for £5 or 2 for £8 and fill them with clothes, shoes and accessories. Women’s, mens’ and kids’ stock replenished all day.
Family Fun
Napfest at The Crick, Naphill on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June — a celebration of the Naphill community and everyone’s invited! Expect an outdoor cinema, live music, village fête, food stalls, kids’ activities, beer tent and much more 🎉
Circus Zyair on The Rye from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd June at various times — a truly fantastic circus in the big top 🎪
Big Birthday Bash at the Roald Dahl Museum on Saturday 14th June — celebrate 20 years of the museum with storytelling, games, workshops, face painting, magic and more.
Prestwood Big Week in Prestwood from Sunday 15th to 22nd June — there are loads of events and activities to celebrate the village all week, including guitar and ukelele lessons, a village walk, pub quiz, history night, picnic and much more.
Just for Kids
Find Your Forté Free Instrument Trials at Wycombe High School on Saturday 14th June from 8.45-10.30am — kids in years 2-5 can join the brilliant Chiltern Music Academy and learn an instrument for free. Come along and see which one sparks your child’s interest! 🎻
Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum on Friday 13th June at 10am — museum fun, stories and crafts based on Mole’s Spectacles by Julia Donaldson.
Little City at Great Missenden Memorial Centre on Friday 13th June at various times — amazing pop-up role play.
Open Week at The Little Gym from Monday 16th June — a rare opportunity to see what’s on offer for your child at the beloved Little Gym in Handy Cross 🤸🏼♂️
NEXT WEEK: Forest School Stay & Play at Thorpe House School on Friday 20th June at 9.30am — head to Forest School Basecamp for seasonal-themed activities, nature crafts and creative exploration with the fantastic Early Years team.
Sport and Activities
PADEL
🏓 Padel Open Day at Hazlemere Tennis and Padel Club on Saturday 14th June from 12-4pm — come and try Padel for free, no experience or equipment needed. Plus homemade cakes!
RUNNING
🏃🏻♂️ Cliveden Classic 10k on Saturday 14th June at 7.15pm — a tough race around the National Trust property.
🏃🏻♂️ Marlow Moonlight 10km on Wednesday 18th June at 7.30pm — an exhilarating night run with an experienced run guide.
Regular runs:
- Parkrun 5km on The Rye (meet at the Lido) at 9am on Saturday 14th June.
- Junior Parkrun 2km on The Rye (meet at Pann Mill) at 9am on Sunday 15th June.
- Risborough Run In The Park 5km at Wades Park on Sunday 15th June at 9am.
CRICKET
🏏 Check out all the fixtures and results for HWCC this week.
FOOTBALL
⚽️ Season tickets for the Wycombe Wanderers for 25/26 are on sale NOW! Kids’ season tickets are available for an incredible £25 and, if you buy before 16th June, your child will get a FREE home shirt.
Community Notes
BUCKS COLLEGE GROUP OPEN DAY: if you know a Year 11 student that’s looking for opportunities after they’ve finished school, they might be interested to see what Buckinghamshire College Group has to offer. The Wycombe campus is having an open day on Tuesday 17th June from 5-8pm where you can engage in workshops, explore the course options and meet the tutors.
Weather in Wycombe
Friday
🌤️ 24°C - 💨 21mph - ☂️ 70% chance
Saturday
🌤️ 21°C - 💨 30mph - ☂️ 20% chance
Sunday
🌤️ 22°C - 💨 24 mph - ☂️ 10% chance
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