Outdoor activities

Experience The Chilterns Nine guided walks over the three days led by expert guides. Suitable for all. Explore wildlife, local history or just join us for a stroll. Contact Risborough Information Centre to book your places on 01844 274795. Tickets: adults £3 children 5-16 £1.50. 7 June 2013 until 9 June, Various times, Princes Risborough Information Centre, Horns Lane opp Marks and Spencer, Princes Risborough.

Music

Dirty Dancing/Ultimate Grease Tribute Night Enjoy a three course meal followed by disco and Dirty Dancing/Grease tribute until 1am. Call 01844 351496.Tickets: £25 per person. 7 June, 7pm, The Lambert Arms, London Road, Aston Rowant.

Garsington Opera Prepare for first class opera on your doorstep at this internationally famous opera. This year features three new productions: the British premiere of Rossini’s epic drama with music of enormous scale and drama and a vast chorus Maometto secondo, Humperdinck’s familiar tale Hänsel und Gretel with darkly lyrical and spell-binding music and the sparkling tale of thwarted love, capture and escape in one of Mozart’s finest operatic works - Die Enthürung aus dem Serail. It culminates in a large community opera - Road Rage, featuring 200 people with a libretto by the well known satirist Richard Stilgoe. Tickets range from £95 to £170, which includes a suggested but non-obligatory donation of £65. Go to www.garsingtonopera.org or call 01865 361636. 7 June to 20 July, Wormsley Estate, Near Stokenchurch.

Johnny Warman's Mods and Rockers Show The Mods are the band that Time Out called the best 60s tribute in the world. Pop music that shaped and changed the world: The Whos, The Small Faces, The Kinks and more. Tickets are £16 from 01494 582900 or go to www.elgiva.com. 8 June, 8pm, The Elgiva, Chesham

Disco Karaoke Disco & Karaoke in the club bar all welcome. Call 01494 448800 for details. 9 June, 3pm, Royal British Legion Club, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Last Night of the Proms The very best of classical music alongside classic Proms favourites, including Wood Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo, Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre and Puccini Turandot: Nessun dorma. Have your Union Jacks at the ready to wave in celebration as the Orchestra starts your summer in style with a glorious evening of glittering orchestral gems and classical favourites. Soloists Sarah Redgwick and James Edwards will perform great British anthems and popular arias, such as Rule, Britannia! and Nessun dorma, alongside some of the finest classical music ever written. Tickets are £15.50 to £30.50 from 01494 512000. 9 June, 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

Three Phantoms Earl Carpenter, Matthew Cammelle and Stephen John Davis star in this concert which celebrates the story of The Phantom of the Opera, with songs from the musical and also other West End shows. Rebecca Caine, joins them on stage. Tickets range from £20 to £29.50 from 01494 512000 or go to www.wycombeswan.co.uk. 10 and 11 June, 7.30pm, Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe

Art

Art exhibition by The Missenden Artists Wonderful variety of painting styles, mainly in watercolour and acrylic. The Missenden Artists are an Advanced class of Adult learners who meet once a week in Missenden. Members regularly show and sell their paintings all over the county. Reasonably priced, something for all tastes. Come and meet the artists. Call 01494 866730 for details. Free entry. 8 June, 10am to 4pm, Hughenden Valley Village Hall, Coombe lane off the Valley roundabout, High Wycombe.

Special Events

Woburn Country Fair Three large arenas featuring all day entertainment, attractions, dare devil stunts and country sports create a wonderful show piece. To complete the family theme, lots of children’s fun and activities have been included to keep them entertained for the whole day long. Water balls, puppet shows, bouncy castles, face painting, make and take and maybe learn to handle a gundog, fish and fly a hawk. This year see’s first class entertainment provided by some of the country sides top sports names and organisations. Making an appearance in the main arena is National Horse Boarding Championships. This extreme country sport combines the excitement of horse racing with mountain boarding and guarantees an action -packed spectacle for contestants and spectators alike. Tickets: £11 Adult, £4 Children, £10 OAPs. 8 June to June 9, 10am to 6pm, Woburn Abbey, Woburn.

Tea on the Lawn.

South Bucks Hospice Cordially invites you to join us in celebration of the official birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth II at a quintessentially English afternoon garden party in Knotty Green. Join us for Cream Teas, browse a fantastic selection of stalls and take part in a great raffle. Tickets are £8.50 which include cream teas and a raffle ticket, call the fundraising office on 01494 464045 to reserve yours now. Please not that unfortunately dogs are not allowed. Full address will be given at the time of ticket purchase. If you are interested in having a stall please contact Maddy at 01494 464045. Tickets are £8.50 . 8 June, 2.30pm, Knotty Green.

Chiltern Open Air Museum Special Community Event A special community event called ‘Bricks, Bodgers & Broomsticks’. The event, organised by the Chilterns Commons Project, is a fun hands-on history day about the Chilterns commons and the roguish and resourceful characters that lived on them. There will be lots of things to do and see including have-a-go at traditional crafts such as bodging, candle-making, or building a hovel. There will be sheepdog demonstrations, food-foraging experts, re-enactors, plus a wandering minstrel and storyteller. Visitors can also explore the Museum’s 33 historic buildings, working Victorian farm and beautiful woodland. For more details go to www.coam.org.uk or call 01494 871117. 9 June, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4AB

Disability Benefit Information Event.

The biggest ever change to disability benefits have begun. Huge changes will affect all disabled people and their carers .Many people will lose all or some of their current benefits - will you be one of them? Find out at this FREE event organised by a leading independent Buckinghamshire charity. To guarantee your FREE place please book at:- http://buds.org.uk/site/node/103 11 June, 11, High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe.

University Open Day Our University Open Days are open to everyone and are a real opportunity to sample the Bucks experience. Visitors and their guests will have the opportunity to talk to our staff and our students, to find out more about our courses and to look round our facilities. Staff will also be on hand for advice and will deliver presentations on the application process and financing higher education. Don’t miss the opportunity to find out what university is really like by attending a university experience lecture or workshop delivered by our faculties. There will be an information fair providing advice regarding accommodation, disability support, money advice and Students’ Union activities. Campus tours will also be available throughout the day. Call 0800 0565 660. 12 June, 11am, Bucks New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe

Children's Activities

George's Jumpsquiffling pets All day drop-in craft activity for all ages: colour pictures of George's farmyard animals after they have tasted his marvellous medicine. Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192. Tickets: Free with Museum entry. 8 June, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street.Great Missenden.

Sales

Nearly new clothes sale For adults and children's clothes, shoes and accessories (hats, bags, scarves etc). Also Plant Stall and Refreshments available. Proceeds to St Johns Church, Lacey Green.. Call 01844 347094 for details. 8 June, 11:30am, Lacey Green Millennium Hall, Main Road, Lacey Green.

Charity Coffee Morning Selling cup cakes, shortbreads, refreshments, inspirational cards for children. There will be a jumble sale and competitions. Dishita Yadav, 9, from Heatherton House School, after reading the condition of people suffering in Syria in First News thought of this fundraising event. Raising money for British Redcross. 16 June, 10am to 12pm, The Royal British legion, 11a Penn Road, Hazlemere.

Gardens

NGS - Gardens Open For Charity Great Missenden.Artistic chalk garden on 2 levels with geraniums and species/old fashioned roses and lily pond. Homemade teas. Tickets: £3.50. 11 June, 2pm, Overstroud Cottage, The Dell, Frith Hill.

Scannappeal has added an extra garden to this year’s Open Gardens scheme. The garden has been established over 30 years with herbaceous borders, rose bed and clematis. Admission is £3 per adult on the gate. For further information visit www.scannappeal.org.uk/events or telephone 01494 734161. 20 June, 2 to 4.30pm, Oakendell in Little Chalfont

Talks

Come and Hear One Family's Story of Dealing with Learning Difficulties Learning Difficulties is a huge subject. It can be overwhelming for families to learn that their child has been "labelled" with dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD. It can also be reassuring to hear from other families who have had the same experience and to learn how they dealt with it. At a series of events that Dore is hosting around the country, you will have the opportunity to hear from parents and young people about their own experiences of learning difficulties. Today you can hear Ben’s story from his Mum, June, and learn more about learning difficulties from the Dore doctor, Dr Sara Chamberlain. There will be time for questions, too. Attendance is free, so if you’d like to attend, call 01789 201474 to reserve a place. 11 June, 6pm, The Market Hall, Market Square.Amersham.

Family History Talk: Problems in London Ancestry London has always been the capital city and the biggest city in England. Apart from permanent residents many of our ancestors spent just a few months or years there in their youth. Michael Gandy's talk explains the special problems and what we can do about finding out where our earliest Londoner had come from. Free; non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome; a small donation will be appreciated. 11 June, 7:45pm, Community Centre, Wakeman Road.Bourne End.

The furniture industry: from the flames to the future Speaker: Charles Vernon, Master of the Furniture Makers Company and Group Managing Director of Gloster Furniture Chair: Ian Plover, Faculty Director: Design, Media & Management, Bucks New University In 1970, Parker Knoll’s factory in High Wycombe was destroyed by fire. This radically changed the company that went on to thrive but ceased to exist 40 years later. During his lecture, Charles will explore how High Wycombe’s traditional industry has moved through one phase to another with constant change, yet is still strong with great opportunities for the future. No cost. Call 01494 522 141 for details. 12 June, 5.30pm, Gateway Lecture Theatre, Bucks New University, Queen Alexandra Road.High Wycombe.

Theatre

The Merchant of Venice.

Open Air Theatre (audience under cover) in the grounds of Hall Barn Estate, Old Beaconsfield. Performed by the Chiltern Shakespeare Company. Weekdays @8pm; Saturday @2pm & 8pm. Picnic in the grounds before the performance or visit the licensed marquee. Free parking. Surplus funds from the performances to be donated to Carers Bucks. Supported by The Beech Tree, Beaconsfield in 2013. Call 08700 667720 for details. Tickets: from £12. 12 June until 15, 8pm, Hall Barn, Windsor End, Beaconsfield.

Les Miserables. Schools Edition Rare Productions. Originally adapted from Victor Hugo's timeless novel, Les Misérables® School Edition introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. An emotional and uplifting epic, Les Misérables® follows Jean Valjean's (played by Dean Kirkbride) life-long struggle for redemption and his relentless pursuit by inspector Javert (played by Sam Richardson), who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Set amid the political and social turmoil of early 19th century France, the show includes a majestic score with favourites such as "On my Own," "Do you Hear the People Sing? " "Castle on a Cloud," and "Master of the House." Tickets are £13.50 or £11.50 from 01494 582900. 13 to 15 June, 7.30pm (matinee 2.30pm on 15), The Elgiva, Chesham.

Classes Salsa Classes at The High Wycombe Salsa Club every Thursday, Beginners welcome Everyone welcome including absolute beginners. Beginners/ Intermediate 7:30 to 8:30pm Improvers / Advanced 8:30 to 9.30pm Social dancing to Salsa/Bachata/Cha Cha tracks after classes. £8 for 1 Class (£10 for 2 classes) 6 June, 7:15pm, Wycombe Liberal Club, Queen Victoria Road,.High Wycombe.

Clubs

The Wycombe branch of the NHSRF AGM It is open to all retired/semi-retired employees of the NHS, and its partner organisations and their spouses/partners. The entrance fee of £2 includes a cream tea. 12 June, 2pm, Penn & Tyler's Green Sports & Social Club.

Comedy

Edinburgh Fringe preview show Comedian Josh Widdicombe will be previewing his Edinburgh show, along with another comedian, Henry Paker. They will both be doing an hour set. Tickets are £12 which includes a confit of duck meal in the interval, along with a vegetarian option. To book call 01494 726222. 7 June, 8pm, Pottter Arms, Winchmore Hill

On The Radar

Radnage C of E Infant School‘s summer fete Attractions this year include a fire engine, the human fruit machine, bottle tombola and children's assault course. There are some brilliant prizes to be won on our raffle and silent auction. Plus lots, of refreshments including homemade cakes, BBQ and Pimms/Beer Tent. 22 June from 12pm-3pm, Radnage School.

Armed Forces Day Top 10 selling artist, and X-Factor finalist, Misha B will be the headline act. She will be supported by six local bands and singers, who will be performing at intervals from the start of the eight-hour celebration and funday at 1pm. The headline act has been arranged by Mix 96, one of the event's partner organisations. Tickets for Armed Forces Day are available for sale to residents, online at www.buckscc.gov.uk/armedforcesday June 29, Aylesbury Rugby Club

Flower Festival Concert. THE ARCHAEUS QUARTET, Anne Hooley, Louise Bevan, Elizabeth Turnbull, Martin Thomas. Formed in 1990, the Archaeus Quartet has performed in music clubs and art centres throughout the UK, and at the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall in London. The group has appeared at the Warwick, Greenwich, King’s Lynn and Wooburn Festivals as well as broadcasting live for Classic FM. The programme is Haydn - Quartet in C Op.54 No 2; Skalkottas - Five Greek Dances; Dvorak - Quartet in F minor Op.9. Tickets £12 (to include a glass of wine / soft drink). From David Shuttle, Duke Street, Princes Risborough, or telephone 01844 273538 or see website for details www.stdunstanschurch.com 29 June, 7.30pm, St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough

Open afternoon Chiltern Music Therapy will be hosting an afternoon of live jazz and acoustic music. Chiltern Music Therapy provides a Children and Young People’s service and an Adult and Older People’s service, helping those with learning disabilities, Autism, mental health problems, behavioural and emotional difficulties and those in palliative care. They also offer a specialist Brain Injury and Neuro-disability service throughout the Chilterns. They will be serving strawberries and cream and will have lots of activities lined up throughout the afternoon for everyone to get involved with. More details will be announced nearer the time but for more information prior to the event please contact Chiltern Music Therapy on info@chilternmusictherapy.co.uk or call 01442 780541. 14 July, The Black Horse, Aylesbury Road, Great Missenden.

Beechstock Garden Party Childrens' activities are free. Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars. Live music, circus acts, street entertainers and children's workshops, stalls, face painting. Food from across the world, two bars, bouncy castles, merry-go-round, real ales and ciders. Supporting the Pepper Foundation. Free entry. 31 August, 11am to 11pm, Magnolia Park, Hughenden Valley