The Chilterns Conservation Board has launched a new publication celebrating our celebrities. From world-famous authors like Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton to prime ministers, royalty, business tycoons and flamboyant hell-raisers, the Chilterns has been home to a huge number of…
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RTBC and Chesham in Bloom Collaboration at the Station
The illustrated map of Chesham that Diana Copeland painted for Reasons to be Cheerful (RTBC) is going to be on permanent display at Chesham Station. Anna Morton said, ‘London Underground loved the idea for the map to be the focal…
Plants Grown Locally on Sale
25/05/2013: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chesham in Bloom will be holding its annual plant sale on Saturday 25 May 2013 in Market Square between 10am and 2pm at the Local Produce Market. Janet Rance said, ‘We have a large assortment of flowers, shrubs and vegetable…
Out of This World Floral Exhibition
07/06/2013: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
08/06/2013: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
09/06/2013: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
08/06/2013: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
09/06/2013: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Ley Hill Flower Club is holding its three-day Floral Exhibition entitled Out of This World. More than 30 arrangements by members of the Club will be on display on Friday 7 June 2013 from 2 – 5pm, Saturday 8…
Chiltern Rotary Technology Tournament for Schools
The combined Rotary Clubs of Chesham, Amersham and Great Missenden held their annual Technology Tournament for Schools in the Barn Hall, Amersham on Friday 17 May 2013. Teams competed from the Beacon School in Amersham, Chesham Grammar School, Chiltern Hills…
BCC News TV Stars Flock Together for Fostering Fortnight
24/05/2013: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
28/05/2013: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
28/05/2013: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stars from one of BBC TV’s most fondly remembered sitcoms Birds of a Feather are getting in the frame with Buckinghamshire County Council for Foster Care Fortnight which continues until Sunday 26 May 2013. To raise awareness of the need…
Moonrakers Celtic Concert
01/06/2013: 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Moonrakers will give a concert of Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes. There will be music from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The four members of the group play the harp, violin, percussion instruments and sing. The concert is…
Brian Sewell Billed as Outsider at Elgiva 2 June
02/06/2013: 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Brian Sewell has been banned by the mayor of Manchester for remarks about artist J S Lowry; told never to set foot in the Royal College of Art and punched in the eye outside Harrods by a young artist. He…
Posted in Arts, Family, Seniors
‘Books’ Theme for 2013 Carnival
It is that time of year again, the Schools of Chesham Carnival is almost upon us and the committee very much look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday 15 June 2013. Nine infant and junior schools and Chiltern Hills Academy…
The Drawingroom Music & Backgammon Recognised by Waitrose
Richard Elkington heard during the week from Robin Benfold manager of Chesham Waitrose, that they have recognised what he and his team at The Drawingroom do as important. Richard said, ‘How completely cool. They have given us money to support…
Chiltern Steam Rally 6/7 July 2013
06/07/2013: 10:30 pm - 7:30 pm
07/07/2013: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
07/07/2013: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
The Chiltern Steam Rally will be taking place over the week-end of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July 2013 at the well signposted site near Prestwood, postcode for SatNav HP16 9HQ – the A4128 between Great Missenden and High Wycombe.…
Chesham’s BURYFields Seeks Stewards
BURYFields – Chesham’s First Comedy and Music Festival was reported by Chiltern Vice (BURYfields – Chesham Music & Comedy Fest 22 June 2013 Posted on 19/03/2013) is on Saturday 22 June 2013 at The Bury, Chesham Old Town. They are…
Posted in Arts, Voluntary, Charity
Swingle Singers at Elgiva on 6 June
06/06/2013: 8:00 pm - 10:15 pm
The London-based Swingle Singers are legendary in the world of a cappella song. Today, there are few music lovers who haven’t heard the name . Since the release of that ground-breaking debut album in 1963, this virtuosic seven-voice a cappella…
Posted in Arts
Shed@ the Park Carnival Participation
Shed@ the Park is excited to be processing in the Carnival on Saturday 15 June 2013. They are looking for parents or adult volunteers who can process in costume with the float and children. Also any adults who would be…
Blooming Marvellous Flower Demonstration
29/05/2013: 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
The Ley Hill Flower Club invites you to a flower demonstration entitled Blooming Marvellous at the Ley Hill Memorial Hall, Chesham HP5 3QR on Wednesday 29 May at 2pm. Entrance costs £6 at the door and this includes refreshments. The…
Posted in Arts, Environment
Chiltern Arts Network – Community Arts Projects
25/05/2013: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
How to set up Community Arts Projects – fund them, run them and more. With funding for arts projects increasingly hard to come by, what can you do to get your project funded and off the ground? Find out on…
Free Music Sessions in Chesham 30 May
30/05/2013: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
30/05/2013: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
30/05/2013: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
30/05/2013: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
30/05/2013: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
As half term approaches, Chiltern Music Therapy is offering a series of free taster music workshops in Chesham on Thursday 30 May 2013. They are open to people with disabilities, of all ages from across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Chiltern Music…
Brownies In Chesham South Need Women Under 65
Pauline Mytton administrator for Chesham South District Girlguiding reports, ‘Due to some of our ladies reaching the good age of 65 years, we now need to find new adults to join our friendly band and become future Guide Leaders for…
New Mayor for Chesham Town 2013-14
Chesham’s new mayor is Cllr Mark Shaw, no surprise he was last year’s Deputy Mayor and will be a popular appointment. His diary is already filling up. Before she stepped down after a packed year Cllr Colette Littley handed over…
Encore Dance – the Dance Company of Tring Park at the Elgiva
Encore Dance is the new graduate dance company of the renowned Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. It featuring an exciting blend of dynamic Urban Jazz, lyrical contemporary dance and pure classical ballet, all performed by the next generation…
Posted in Arts