Good morning, Wycombe!
Wycombe Pulse here — currently knee-deep in World Book Day paraphernalia and fresh off a heated debate about whether Elsa from Frozen counts as a book character. Spoiler: I lost. Despite being completely right.
But there's plenty to look forward to this week:
🎼 Wycombe Sinfonia is back with a new concert
⛑️ First Aid fun for mums and daughters
☪️ Islamic art exhibition
Plus a brand new open mic night, lots of International Women's Day celebrations, a new Daddy Day Care support group, life drawing and much more.
Tuesday 24 March
Doors: 6.45pm | Show: 7.30–9.15pm
Rackleys Barn, Marlow Rd, Cadmore End, High Wycombe HP14 3PP
Behind every great opera is a great story.
This March, Opera Holland Park brings that idea to life for one special evening at the beautiful Rackleys Barn — tracing the threads between literature and some of opera's most beloved works.
✨ What’s On
Arias and ensemble pieces from La traviata, Carmen, The Flying Dutchman, Così fan tutte, Rusalka and more
Performed by OHP's finest principal artists, led by conductor Charlotte Corderoy
✨ The Details
✦ Sparkling wine & canapés reception from 6:45pm
✦ Performance 7:30–9:15pm, with interval
✦ Tickets £95 [Use code 100FFSPRING for 10% off]
If you missed December’s sell-out performance, consider this your second chance.
World-class opera, right in the heart of the Chilterns. No London train required.
Editor’s Highlights
📍Patch (The Old Library) | 🗓️ Sun 8th March, 10am
A hands-on first aid workshop for girls aged 6–11 and their mums or female grown-ups, led by Happy Hearts First Aid. Tickets £15 per pair, with all profits going to Kindness in Bucks.
📍All Saints Church | 🗓️ Sun 8th March, 3pm
A fun one-hour concert from our local orchestra featuring train-themed classics. Tickets from £10 (under-18s free).
🧘🏻♀️Rest & Reset
📍 Patch | 🗓️ Fri 6th March, 6:30pm
A restorative evening of hand reflexology, gentle yoga and a sound bath, perfect for International Women's Day. Tickets £30. 🧘♀️
📍The Front Room | 🗓️ Tonight, 7pm
A brand new open mic night welcoming musicians, spoken word artists, magicians and more — 5-minute slots for performers. Come for the talent, stay for the community.
📍We Make Wycombe Hub | 🗓️ Sat 7th, Tues 10th, 12th & 14th March
A free exhibition of Islamic art and prayer mats from around the world. Two artist’s workshops (7th & 14th March) where you can make your own Eid card or design a tote bag in Islamic art style.
🎨 Get Creative
✏️ The Real Life Drawing Event
📍The Front Room | 🗓️ Sat 7th March, 7.30pm
A body-positive life drawing session with live models, drinks and sharing boards. All materials included. Tickets £25.
🖼️ Picture Frame Crafting with Create Your Happy
📍Patch | 🗓️ Weds 11th March, 6:45pm
A relaxed social crafting session where you'll decoupage your own photo frame to take home, homemade refreshments included. Tickets from £25.
🕯️ Candle Making Workshop with Florence & Bee
📍Peterley Manor Farm | 🗓️ Today, 6.30pm
Blend your own essential oil fragrance and hand-pour your own artisanal candle to take home.
🎨 Drink & Draw
📍Mad Squirrel | 🗓️ Tonight, 8pm
Drinks, a guided painting session, good company. Simple as that.
Entertainment
🎭 Not Bloody Likely
📍Oldham Hall, Great Missenden | 🗓️ Sun 8th March, 2.30pm
The life, love and adventures of Mrs Patrick Campbell — the actress who was the first Eliza Doolittle.
💃🏻 Belly Dance Spectacular
📍 Olive Tree | 🗓️ Sun 8th March, 7pm
Celebrate International Women’s Day with delicious Mediterranean flavours alongside a special live belly dance performance.
🎛 Garage Night Part 4
📍 HGSA | 🗓️ Fri 6 March, 8pm
DJ Bigworm and MC Sly are back at Holmer Green Sports Association for another night of old skool garage.
🎭 125 Live!
📍Wycombe High School | 🗓️ Thurs 5th & Fri 6th March, 6.30pm
A special anniversary showcase celebrating 125 years of the school, with musical and performing arts performances spanning the decades. Tickets £5–£12.50.
🛍️ Sales & Markets
Friends of Great Missenden Church Tabletop Sale | Great Missenden Library | Sat 7th March | 10.30am-1pm | Homemade cakes, chutneys, jams and marmalades.
Easter Craft Market | Widmer Feeds Country Store | Sat 7th March | 10am-2pm | Crochet, plants, hand and footprint pottery, gifts, face painting and more.
Marlow Market | The Causeway | Sat 7th March | 10am-3pm | Artisan foods and crafts.
🔎 Family Fun Finder
🎉 Toddle About LIVE! South Bucks
📍 Davenies Boys Prep School, Beaconsfield | 🗓️ Sat 7th March, 10am-3pm
A free family day out for babies, toddlers and parents with exhibitors, expert talks, interactive play sessions, face painting and bouncy castles.
🌿 Babes in the Wood Forest School
📍 Wycombe Museum | 🗓️ Today, 10am
A forest school session for toddlers (18 months–5 yrs) in the Museum's beautiful grounds, with campfire cooking, muddy play, natural crafts and more.
🏊🏼♀️ Swimkidz South Bucks Open Event
📍Swimstreet Flackwell | 🗓️ Today, 4pm
Curious about their swim lessons? Pop along, see the facilities and chat to the teachers.
Tiny Tots Messy Session
📍Christ The Servant King Church | 🗓️ Tues 10th March, 9.15am
Come dressed to get messy and join in with painting, shaving foam, jelly play and more!
🪖 Home Educator Workshop: WW2 Home Front
📍Wycombe Museum | 🗓️ Fri 6th March
Hands-on history sessions with object handling, role play and crafts. Ages 4–6 at 10am; ages 7–11 at 11:30am.
For Parents
🧴Introduction to Caesarean Scar Massage Workshop
📍 Cornerstone, Little Kingshill | 🗓️ Today, 11:30am
A practical workshop with Sophie Wynne Wellness, teaching gentle techniques to support healing and recovery after a C-section.
👨👧👦 Daddy Day Care Drop-In Support Group
📍Patch | 🗓️ Today, 7pm
A free, no-sign-up space for dads to talk openly and honestly. No pressure, no fixing.
🧠 Quiz Nights
Chairboys Pub Quiz at Adams Park | Tonight | 7.30pm
Belle Vue | Tonight | 8pm
St Augustine’s Church Upper Room | Sat 7th March | 7.30pm
Shopmobility Quiz at The Riverside | Weds 11th March | 7.30pm
Sports and Activities
⚽ FOOTBALL
Wycombe Wanderers vs Bolton Wanderers away on Sat 7th March. KO 3pm.
Wycombe Wanderers Women vs Southampton Women away on Sun 8th March. KO 2pm.
🏉 RUGBY
HWRUFC vs Henley II away on Sat 7th March. KO 2pm.
High Wycombe Belles Women vs Windsor Women away on Sun 8th March. KO 2.30pm.
🏃🏻♂️ RUNNING
Regular runs: Parkrun (Saturday, Rye Lido, 9am) | Junior Parkrun (Sunday, Pann Mill, 9am) | Risborough Run In The Park (Sunday, Wades Park, 9am).
💃🏻 DANCING
New burlesque classes coming to Wycombe — launching at the Wycombe Judo Centre, with a focus on body positivity and confidence. Free taster session on 17th April at 7.30pm, limited spaces. Contact Courtney at bodiblossombucks@gmail.com to grab a spot!
🗓️ Dates for your Diary
🎶 Chiltern Arts Festival returns 15–23 May — world-class music, literature and art across the Chilterns. Full programme coming soon.
🎸 Black Horse Great Missenden Spring Mini Fest — 23 May, from 12pm. Music, food, and camping for a tenner (£15 with camping) with Broken Colours headlining, plus The Stokers, Haylee Band, 91 Nights, Obviously Aliens and more.
Business News
Good news for Muffin Break fans ☕ — the Eden Centre café has had a £50,000 glow-up and reopens on 7th March. Think brighter interiors, new furniture, and a fresher feel. They've also just signed a new 10-year lease — a nice vote of confidence in the town.
Spindle and Thread are reopening on Weds 11th March after a refurbishment. They're promising a whole new look: a Locals' Bar with live sport, pool, darts and events, plus a Family Lounge section too.
Community Notes
Grow Together Community Allotment in Wycombe Marsh — Wednesday morning sessions restart 11th March, with Saturday mornings following from 29th March (weather permitting!). A lovely community growing space returning for spring — find out more at growtogetherbucks.co.uk. 🌱
Taste Ramadan Iftar at WISE on Saturday 7th March at 4:30pm — a free, open-invite community meal of biryani, pakoras and samosas, welcoming everyone regardless of faith to share in the spirit of Ramadan. Register at register@wise-web.org.
The Wycombe Wordle
Six guesses. Five letters. One Wycombe connection. 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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