Good morning, Wycombe!
LM Montgomery famously said, “June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy”. She was clearly not writing this from High Wycombe, where summer appears to be more of a suggestion than a guarantee. It's distinctly chilly as I type — but there really is plenty of joy around right now. ☺️
This week is absolutely stacked…
🎷 The jazz festival is finally here
🐄 Meet the herd at Lacey’s Open Farm
🛒 Dads can win £250 to spend at Eden
Plus we’ve got a Jersey Boys ticket giveaway, free music lessons for kids, loads of comedy, a classic car festival and much more.
Last month's show sold out. This month it's part of Pride Week. Wycombe's comedy night is well and truly a thing now — and this line-up is the best yet.
✨ Headliner: Russell Arathoon — rising circuit star, as seen on Michael McIntyre's Big Show
🎙️ Dan James — tour support for Joel Kim Booster, named 'Best of 2025' at Just for Laughs Toronto
🎤 Luke Harrower — fast-rising asexual comedian with rapid-fire gags
📍 Patch High Wycombe (Old Library Building)
📅 Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm
🎟️ £10 — or grab the earlybird 2-for-£15 on Eventbrite before 6th June
💌 Wycombe Pulse readers get £3 off with code PULSE
Cheap tickets, good drinks, proper laughs. Don't leave it too late.
Editor’s Highlights
📍 The Brunel Engine Shed | 📅 Sat 6th June, 2pm–11pm
High Wycombe's own jazz festival returns for its landmark 5th anniversary at a brand new venue — The Brunel Engine Shed. Expect a diverse lineup of emerging and established talent from Bucks and beyond.
📍 Laceys Farm | 📅 Sun 7th June, 10am–3:30pm
Laceys Farm opens its gates for Open Farm Sunday — milking demonstrations, tractor trailer rides, meet the cows, calves, chickens, sheep and a horse, plus BBQ, ice cream, coffee van and a milkshake bar.
📍 The Crick, Naphill | 📅 Sun 7th June, 10am–4pm
A charity classic car show in the heart of the Chilterns, raising money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Hundreds of classic cars, bikes and commercials, live music all day, Rebellion Beers bar and local food.
📍 All Saints Church | 📅 Sat 6th June, 7:30pm
World-class violinist Eva Thorarinsdottir joins Wycombe Sinfonia for an evening of Bruch, Tchaikovsky and Glinka.
Four guys from New Jersey. A sound nobody had ever heard. And one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
JERSEY BOYS is back — and we've got two tickets to give away for opening night at the Wycombe Swan.
🎭 The show: Jersey Boys — the Tony-winning musical featuring the hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
📅 Opening night: Monday 24 August, 7.30pm
📍 Wycombe Swan
🎟️ Prize: 2x tickets
Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night — it's all there, plus the fascinating true story of how four working-class lads from New Jersey conquered the world.
To enter, just reply to this email with your full name. Competition closes EOD Wednesday 10 June. Winner must accept tickets by 17 June or we'll redraw.
Good luck! 🍀
🧘🏻♀️Wellness Moments
🔔 Sound Bath: Expanding Ease
📍 Hughenden Village Hall | 📅 Fri 5th June, 7.30pm
A deeply restorative evening of guided breathwork and crystal singing bowl sound healing.
👨👧 Daddy Day Care HW
📍 Patch | 📅 Tonight, 7-9pm
A free monthly get-together for local dads to connect, share experiences, and unwind. Drop in, join the conversation, or simply listen — no booking needed.
🎨 Get Creative
🌸 Summer Blooms in Pots Masterclass
📍 Peterley Manor Farm | 📅 Sat 6th June, 9.30am
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Catherine Gibbon shares her secrets for container displays that turn heads all summer — how to choose, combine and layer plants for lasting results.
🌿 Wilding Women
📍 Funges Meadow | 📅 Wed 10th June, 12:30pm
A free women-only outdoor session for connection, conservation and nature, led by female Rangers from Chiltern Rangers CIC. No experience needed — just come along and enjoy the outdoors.
🎨 Drink & Draw
📍 Mad Squirrel | 📅 Tonight, 8pm
Grab a pint and pick up a paintbrush for this fun guided painting night.
🏺 Adult Pottery Painting Night
📍 Holmer Green Sports Association | 🗓️ Wed 10th June, 7pm
Relax, create and paint your own piece of pottery in a fun social evening brought to you by Little Bee's.
🔍 Family Fun Finder
🎻 Find Your Forte – Instrument Trials
📍 Wycombe High School | 📅 Sat 6th June, 8:45am–10:15am
Is your child in years 2–5 and thinking of learning an instrument? Come and try strings, woodwind and brass with Chiltern Music Academy — free to attend, no experience needed. The programme begins in September — free group lessons and instrument hire for up to a year, with membership from £105/term.
🎭 Shakespeare from the Farm
📍 Lopemede Farm | 📅 Sun 7th June, 1pm & 6pm
A joyful open-air celebration of the Bard weaving together songs, swooning speeches and dramatic showdowns from across Shakespeare's canon. Perfect for the whole family.
🎭 Annie the Musical – Theatre Workshop Day
📍 Fitworks Gym, Beaconsfield | 📅 Sun 7th June, 10am–1pm
Kids aged 4–15 can learn songs and routines from Annie, piece together acting scenes from the film, and perform in a showcase for parents. Book via Auriol: 07909 683407.
🧸Tiny Talk Time
📍 Wycombe Museum | 📅 Fri 5th June, 10am
Toddler storytime at the museum — stories, crafts and museum fun for little ones aged 2–5. Each session is themed on a different story, rhyme or song.
Entertainment
🌍 Stand Up to Climate Chaos
📍 Wycombe Arts Centre | 📅 Fri 5th June, 6.30pm
Dr Matt Winning showcases his unique blend of stand-up and infographics, alongside local environmental stalls, hot vegan food and talks from Wycombe's green groups.
🎭 The Village Idiot Comedy
📍 Tylers Green Village Hall | 📅 Fri 5th June, doors 7pm
The Village Idiot brings national comedy talent to Tylers Green, with Jack Barry (Netflix), Edinburgh Fringe nominee Ed Night and BBC3's Ele McKenzie on the bill.
🎤 Hive Mind Open Mic
📍 B'Hive (The Loft) | 📅 Weds 10th June, 8pm
Wycombe's newest open mic night is open to all — music, comedy, spoken word, whatever your talent.
👻 Paranormal Investigation Night
📍 George & Dragon Hotel | 📅 Fri 5th June, 7.30pm–1.30am
The Paranormal Sisters take over the George & Dragon — a "wonderfully wonky" historic coaching inn with direct links to the Hellfire Caves — for an exclusive first-ever paranormal investigation…
🎲 June Bingo
📍 HWCC (The Loft) | 📅 Fri 5th June, 7pm
Free bingo night with cash prizes.
Quiz Nights
Belle Vue | Tonight | 8pm
The Crown Hazlemere | Tonight | 8pm (jackpot now at £600 😱)
Wrights Meadow Centre | Fri 5th June | 6.45pm
The General Havelock | Sunday 7th June | 5.30pm
Sports and Activities
⚽️ FOOTBALL
🎉 Age Without Limits Day
📍 Caledonian Suite, Adams Park Stadium | 📅 Wed 10th June, 10am–3pm
A free fun day from Wycombe Wanderers Foundation with entertainment, taster sessions, chair yoga, strictly dancing, Blue Arrows Darts and a buffet lunch.
⚽ Adams Park Community Cup
📍 Adams Park | 📅 Sat 6th June, 8:30am–6:30pm
Enter a 6-a-side team and play on the Adams Park pitch — under-40s (8:30am–1pm) and over-40s (2–6:30pm) brackets, with teams guaranteed at least 6 fixtures.
🎾 TENNIS
HW Lawn Tennis Club have home and away fixtures this weekend.
🏏 CRICKET
🏏 Winchmore Hill Cricket Club in Penn has launched a brand new girls section — the Winchmore Dragons — and they're looking for players. Open to all abilities aged 7+, with female coaches, match play, and a genuinely welcoming setup. Contact Mel at winchmorehillcricket@gmail.com or 07889 122061 for more info.
🏃🏻♂️ RUNNING
Penn 7 & Super Fun Run
📍 The Common, Penn & Tylers Green | 📅 Sat 6th June, from 10am
Lace up for the classic 7-mile Penn 7 road race, the 5km Super Fun Run or the family-friendly 2km Ruby Dash (all ages, fancy dress welcome). Then stay for the Party by the Pond with live music, food trucks and a full bar. Raising money for the Thomas Ball Charity for children with cancer.
"Off-Grid" Run Club with Oxmoor
📍 Oxmoor Farm | 📅 Sat 6th June, 9.45am
A free 5k through ancient Chilterns woodland at a friendly, conversational pace.
Regular runs: Parkrun (Saturday, Rye Lido, 9am) | Junior Parkrun (Sunday, Pann Mill, 9am) | Risborough Run In The Park (Sunday, Wades Park, 9am).
Community Notes
🌿 Save the Day at West Wycombe Hill
📍 West Wycombe Church car park | 📅 Sat 6th June, 11am–2pm (drop in anytime)
A relaxed drop-in conservation session — litter picking and clearing paths to keep this beautiful landscape safe and welcoming. No booking, no experience needed; all tools provided. Suitable for all ages (children must be supervised).
🧹 Community Litter Pick
📍 Patch | 📅 Wed 10th June, 12–1pm
A monthly community litter pick helping to tidy local spaces and make a visible difference. Meet in the lobby.
🎬 Silver Series Cinema Social
📍 Eden Shopping Centre | 🗓️ Mon 8 June, 11am
A free, relaxed morning out for older adults. Limited spaces — RSVP to hello@atomicbee.co.uk for venue details and to book your place.
🗓️ Dates for your Diary
June is stacked. Jazz festival, Pride, circus on the Rye, outdoor theatre, stream dipping, Summer Solstice at the Hellfire Caves — 28 events in total, all with dates, prices and booking links.
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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Steph
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