Good morning, Wycombe!
It’s the Wycombe Pulse. It’s my birthday this weekend and so I’m crowdsourcing an important decision: where should I go for a delicious birthday dinner in town? Hit reply with your best recommendations. I’m all ears (and very hungry).
Birthday or not, Wycombe is showing off a bit this week. On the menu:
🎭 An interactive murder trial where you are the jury
🖼️ A brand-new exhibition at the Arts Centre
🏉 Jonny Wilkinson and Sir Clive Woodward popping in for dinner…
Throw in some early Valentine’s plans, fun for the kids, an AI lecture, sound baths, free bacon butties for dads and tots, and a handful of other excellent reasons to leave the house — and you’ve got yourself a very decent week.
Switch off. Make something. Leave happier. ✨
If your February needs a little less scrolling and a little more doing, Create Your Happy have the loveliest line-up of creative workshops for adults, kids and teens.
🌿 Craft Club at Cedar Barn, Hazlemere
🪴 Macramé Plant Holder Workshop — Tues 24 Feb, 7pm
🌸 Fresh Spring Wreath Workshop — Tues 24 March, 7pm
A relaxed, friendly evening. No experience needed. You’ll leave with something beautiful for your home.
🎨 At Patch, High Wycombe
🖌️ Half Term Crafting (kids) — Wed 18 Feb, various times.
Mixed media crafting making lovable llamas! Suitable for ages 6+.
🖼️ Craft Club - Teens Welcome — Wed 11 March, 6.45pm
Fancy a screen-free evening of crafting and good company? You’ll learn easy decoupage techniques to personalise your own picture frame. Open to adults and secondary-school-age children (under 18s to be accompanied by a grown up) ✨
They’re also now taking bookings for workplace creative activities and PTA fundraising events (ideal if you’re planning something different for your team or school community).
Editor’s Highlights
📍West Wycombe Park | 🗓️ Sun 8th Feb, 10.30am-3pm
A gentle winter walk among the first snowdrops in the park. Tickets cash on the day, refreshments in the village hall, under-3s free. A lovely February reset outdoors.
📍Wycombe Swan | 🗓️ Fri 6th and Sat 7th Feb, 7.30pm
An immersive courtroom drama where the audience becomes the jury. Listen to the evidence, weigh it up, and deliver your verdict in this twisty theatrical experience.
📍The Front Room | 🗓️ Sat 7th Feb, 10am-4pm
Ethical shopping, great music and good food under one roof. Browse vintage finds, pre-loved fashion and collectible records in a relaxed pop-up setting.
📍St Andrew’s Church | 🗓️ Sat 7th Feb, 9-10.30am
Soft play, bacon butties and easy chats for dads with little ones (5 and under). Friendly, informal and very welcoming.
📍Patch | 🗓️ Thurs 12th Feb, 7.30pm
Wycombe’s grassroots comedy night returns with a cracking line-up (headliner: Sooz Kempner) and big laughs. Grab the 2-for-£10 offer before 7 Feb and make a night of it.
Wellness Moments
🤝 MAN UP - Men’s Support Space
📍Holy Trinity Church Hall, Penn | 🗓️ Weds 11th Feb, 7pm
A safe, confidential space for men to find support and connection.
🔮 Tea & Tarot Evening
📍Flow Marlow | 🗓️ Fri 6th Feb, 7.30pm
Sip tea and cacao, pull angel cards and share insights.
🔔 Relaxing Sound Bath
📍St Thomas Church & The Dove Café | 🗓️ Mon 9th Feb, 6.40pm
🎨 Art for Wellbeing Club
📍Wycombe Arts Centre | 🗓️ Sun 8th Feb, 10am
A relaxed, friendly session where you can unwind, try some creative activities, and enjoy making art in good company.
🧘🏻♀️ The Calm Home: Transform Family Stress into Peace & Connection
📍The Pantry at 51 | 🗓️ Weds 11th Feb, 1pm
Join expert practitioners for tools to transform child anxiety, ADHD and parental stress into calm.
❤️🩹 Neurodivergence & Romantic Relationships: Group Coaching & Community
📍Wycombe Air Park | 🗓️ Mon 9th Feb, 7pm
A gentle, judgement-free session exploring how neurodivergence can shape romantic relationships, intimacy, and attachment — with insight, validation, and practical tools.
🔍 Family Fun Finder
🎤 K-Pop Live!
📍Wycombe Swan | 🗓️ Sun 8th Feb, various times
💘 Valentine’s Day Clay Day
📍Pony Espresso Café | 🗓️ Sun 8th Feb, 11am
Make a handmade gift from air-dry clay.
❄️ Frozen Workshop with Theatretrain
📍BNU | 🗓️ Sat 7th Feb, 10am
90 minutes of acting, singing and dancing for 4-5 year olds.
📚 Explore for Home Educators: Victorian Childhood
📍Wycombe Museum | 🗓️ Fri 6th Feb, various times
A hands-on session where home-educating families can dive into what life was like for children in the Victorian era, with artefacts, activities and stories to bring history to life.
🐷 Titchy Toddlers: Awesome Animals
📍Roald Dahl Museum | 🗓️ Fri 6th Feb, 10am-12pm
A fun, animal-themed morning for little ones aged 6 months–4 years, with activities, storytime and gallery play inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories.
👩🏻💻 Professional Development
AI Evolution: From Dynamic Model to Large Language Model at BNU on Weds 11th Feb from 4-5pm — a talk by Professor Zhang on the evolution of artificial intelligence.
High Wycombe Jobs Fair at Wycombe Wanderers FC on today from 10am-12pm — 100s of local roles. Free entry, ticket required.
Teach in Bucks Recruitment Fair at BNU on Sat 7th Feb from 10am-2pm — a chance to chat to local schools, training providers and education teams about routes into teaching.
🚘 Fancy a Short Drive?
🏉 A Black-Tie Evening of Rugby Stories and Six Nations Insight
📍Cliveden House | 🗓️ Weds 11th Feb
Hear Sir Clive Woodward and Jonny Wilkinson in conversation with Jim Rosenthal over dinner.
🕯️A Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience
📍All Saints Church Marlow | 🗓️ Sat 7th Feb, 3-10pm
Lumos’ string trio performs a classical tribute on Saturday 7th February, with four atmospheric sittings and a portion of proceeds to charity.
🍷 Ridge Vineyards Wine Dinner
📍 The Greyhound Beaconsfield | 🗓️ Weds 11th Feb, 7pm
Pairing expressive wines from one of California’s most iconic producers with a four-course tasting menu for a truly elevated evening.
🗓️ Date for your diary…
Wycombe Jazz Festival returns for its 5th anniversary, taking over the stunning Brunel Engine Shed by the station for what promises to be a brilliant day of live music.
Earlybird tickets are already on sale for Saturday 6th June — just £15 for now!
👉 Want more dates for your diary? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. I’ve just posted a guide to February in Wycombe…
🧠 Quiz Nights
Belle Vue — tonight, 8pm.
The Bricklayers Arms — Saturday, 4pm (family fundraiser for the Downley Dynamos)
Entertainment
Bingo Night at The Front Room on Fri 6th Feb at 7pm.
Super Bowl 2026 at O’Neills on Sun 8th Feb at 10pm — tune in for the American sports event of the year. Table reservations essential.
Sports and Activities
⚽ FOOTBALL
Wycombe Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers at home on Sat 7th Feb. KO 3pm.
Wycombe Wanderers Women vs Beaconsfield Town at home on Sun 8th Feb. KO 2pm.
🏉 RUGBY
HWRUFC vs Buckingham at home on Sat 7th Feb.
High Wycombe Belles Women vs Fullerians Ladies away on Sun 8th Feb.
🏃🏻♂️ RUNNING
Fancy giving running a go?
Handy Cross Runners are launching a friendly Couch to 5K course designed to take complete beginners to running 5km in just 11 weeks, with support from two qualified coaches and a brilliant, encouraging group.
📅 Starts Monday 9th March, 7pm
📍 Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe
For more information or to sign up, email Simon at hxcouchto5k@gmail.com.
Regular runs: Parkrun (Saturday, Rye Lido, 9am) | Junior Parkrun (Sunday, Pann Mill, 9am) | Risborough Run In The Park (Sunday, Wades Park, 9am).
💃🏻 DANCING
The Funky Dance Collective bring the groove to JB’s Bar & Café (Booker Judo Centre) every Monday night.
🕗 8pm partner lesson (no partner needed)
🔄 Rueda de Casino circle dancing from 9pm
🎶 Social dancing after
Friendly, welcoming, no special kit required — and loads of free parking.
Business News
Just after the Antelope announced its imminent closure, so too did The Snug on Crown Lane — another blow to Wycombe’s nightlife industry. Their last day of trading will be Sat 21st Feb.
Community Notes
🌿 VOLUNTEERING: Join the Chiltern Rangers for Fabulous February Friday at Funges on Friday 6th Feb, 10am–3:30pm at Funges Meadow. Help with bird boxes, feeders, light conservation tasks and litter picking at this peaceful urban nature reserve — no experience needed, just gloves, sturdy shoes and a packed lunch.
The Wycombe Wordle
Six guesses. Five letters. One Wycombe connection. A bit tricky this week — let me know if you get it!
🟩 Right letter, right spot
🟨 Right letter, wrong spot
⬜ Not in the word
That’s a wrap for this week’s Pulse!
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