Talks and meets

Coffee Morning
Monthly coffee morning with a talk by Trading Standards representative at 11am. Join in for a pre-Christmas coffee and mince pie. Call 08452303232. Tickets: free.
20 December, 10.30am, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road.Beaconsfield.

Children's activities

Squizzled Scandinavian Biscuits
For 6+ years: create a delumptious treat for Christmas by decorating some Scandinavian ginger biscuits with white icing designs.£3 per participant in addition to museum entry. Call 01494 892192 to book. Tickets: £3 per participant plus museum entry.
20 December, 12 and 2pm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street.Great Missenden.

Scandinavian Hearts.
Drop-in craft activity for all ages: weave a wondercrump traditional Scandinavian paper heart to take home and hang on your Christmas tree. Free for Museum visitors. Call 01494 892192 to book Museum entry.
22 December, 11am, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street.Great Missenden.

Festive Craft Workshop 
For children age 7+. £5 per session paid in advance with booking (01494 421895) as places are limited. Glass painting, card making and amazing tree decorations.
23 December, 10am to 12pm; 1.30 to 2.30pm, Wycombe Museum Priory Avenue High Wycombe.

Theatre

Jack of Atlantis (Panto)
Jack of Atlantis is a new and original pantomime. It follows the story of Jack and his voyage to find Atlantis. Jack’s best friends and his trusty dog, Patch, all agree to go with Jack on his adventure. On their way, they encounter sharks, a giant octopus and worst of all ... Baron Lowtide. Can Jack and his crew survive the cruel seas and the evil Baron to find Atlantis? See this exciting and funny panto to find out. Tickets can be purchased online from http://www.themavericks.org.uk/Reservations.html Tickets £5, apart from OAPs who are free.
21 December, 2.30 and 6.30pm, Flackwell Heath Community Centre, Straight Bit, Flackwell Heath.

Snow White - a pantomime.
Panto magic, fun and music from the students of Vocal Performance Academy. Brilliant script by David Phipps-Davis. Music from Hairspray, Tangled, Enchanted, Barnum, Glee, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and more. December 21 at 2 and 7pm; Monday 23 at 2 and 7pm; Tuesday 24 at 12pm. Call 01753 889946. Tickets: Adults £12 Concessions £8.
21 to 24 December, Various times, Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill.Chalfont St Peter.

The Young Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk
Once more Mark Oldknow has written a show suitable for all ages with the emphasis very much on the young and the young at heart. The production is full to the brim of jokes, slapstick, magic and the now legendary rock throwing finale. Mark has also been encouraged to don, possibly for the last time, wig, dress and the persona of his ever popular Dame. He is joined, as usual, by Tom McGrath in the role of Simple Simon - this being the fifth panto they have taken these roles in. This year the show also has invited Jenny Quille, well-known locally as actress and director, to play Fairy Godmother (a role she last took in 2005) with Tight Fit Theatre; and Edward Simpson joins us hot from his national tour of The Mikado as King. Times are on the group's website www.youngtheatre.org.uk
23, 24, 26, 27 December, The Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield.

Markets

Chesham Christmas Local Produce Market
Festive market, which has fresh and seasonal produce perfect for Christmas dinner, local wine and beer and beautiful crafts, plants and foodie treats that will make great presents. Free parking in nearby Water Meadow car park and free tombola for customers. Call 01494 583798 for more details. Tickets: free entry.
21 December, 10am, Market Square, High Street, Chesham.

Music

Behind the Facade Christmas Sing-a-Long.
The Behind the Facade team are hosting an evening of singing and festivities to celebrate Christmas. Bring the family down to the Little Theatre by the Park for a glass of mulled wine (or orange juice for the children), a mince pie and a good ol' fashioned sing-a-long to Christmas songs new and old. A fun filled evening for the whole family. Call 07525 741995 or go to www.behind-the-facade.weebly.com to book. Group and family tickets available. Tickets: £4 in advance, £5 on the door, £12 for groups (four).
21 December, 4.30pm, The Little Theatre By The Park, Church Street, Chesham.

Salsa Christmas Party at Loudwater Salsa Club with Incognito Dance
Shows by The Incognito Dance Performance Group choreography by Mirian Oppel & "Eva Marunova’s SalsaSistas". Guest DJ Incognito & DJ Tuli, playing latest Salsa, Mambo, Cuban, Kizomba, Bachata, Cha Cha. Open 8pm to 2am. Salsa class all levels from 8.15 to 9.15pm. £10 Entry all night. Classes are free. Courses: Bronze: 3 Weeks @ £18, Silver: 6 Weeks @ £33, Gold: 9 Weeks @ £45
21 December, 8pm, The Royal British Legion Loudwater, Queensmead Road, Loudwater.

Saturday Pre Christmas Party with Johnny Wheeler.
The Flackwell Heath Royal British Legion is pleased to welcome back this popular, talented entertainer for their pre Christmas Saturday night. A very friendly club with a warm friendly atmosphere. Call ahead to confirm on 01628 520257. Tickets: a small fee on the door.
21 December, 8pm, The Royal British Legion, Common Road,.Flackwell Heath.

Tinlin - Notes from the Road
Headliners, Tinlin, will perform live at one of their favourite venues, to celebrate the release of their new live album, ‘Notes From The Road’ which was recorded during the band’s, recent tour supporting Paul Carrack. Tinlin are the song writing partnership of brothers Alex and Rolf Tinlin and percussionist, Jack Carrack. They play original, honest, folk/pop music. Ticket sales: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/80211
22 December, 9pm, The Royal Standard of England, Forty Green Road, Beaconsfield.

Christmas

River Church Marlow presents The Christmas Story
A traditional telling of the Christmas Story using carols, songs and drama. All ages are invited to come and enjoy the production, with mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks afterwards - See more at - http://goo.gl/15YkbN. Doors Open at 5.45pm. Call 01628 560055 for more details.
21 December, 6pm, All Saints, The Causeway, Marlow.

Christmas Eve Disco with Pete.
Disco in the club bar from 8pm. Children welcome. Supervise children on the dance floor. Call 01494 448800 for more details.
24 December, 8pm, RBL Club, St Mary Street.High Wycombe.

Whitchurch Morris Men
Will dance on Boxing Day. http://plough-at-cadsden.co.uk/
26 December, 12pm, The Plough at Cadsden near Princess Risborough.

Towersey Morris Mummers Play.
The traditional play will be performed on Boxing Day and on New Year's Day (1pm, The Mayflower, Hazlemere).
26 December, 12pm, The Three Horseshoes, Towersey.