21/06 Events

Thursday 21
Felt making
Come and learn the traditional craft of felt making with Gillian Harris, author of "Complete Felt making". Make a unique wall-hanging, table runner or cushion to take away. Subject to a minimum number of participants.
Cost: £30.00. Freestyle discount applicable
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Wycombe Museum, Priory Road, High Wycombe
Contact: Call Wycombe Museum on 01494 421 895 to book.

Friday 22
Cruise and Dine on the River Thames
See well known landmarks from The Georgian on the River Thames. Enjoy a silver service dinner and dance the night away in aid of Scannappeal.
Cost: £60
Time: Boarding at 7.45pm
Venue: Departing from Riverside Gardens, Maidenhead
Contact: Scannappeal on 01494 727 752 for tickets and more information

Saturday 23
Falconry Day
Come and meet some traditional hunting birds, including falcons, hawks and an eagle. There will be a flying display at 1.30pm where you can watch some of the birds fly (subject to weather conditions). Between 11.30am and 2.30pm there will be Bird of Prey workshops where you can drop in for half and hour to meet the falconer and have a close encounter with these wonderful creatures.
Cost: Free
Venue: Wycombe Museum, Priory Road, High Wycombe
Contact: 01494 421 895 for details

Spade Oak to Cock Marsh and Winters Hill Walk
Come and see the great views from Winters Hill on this four and a half mile walk that involves some steep climbs. Bring waterproofs and sturdy footwear in case of bad weather as it can get muddy.
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Meet in the public car park, located on the right just past the Spade Oak public house, Coldmoorholm Lane, Well End, nr. Bourne End.
Contact: For further details contact the WDC Rangers on 01494 421 825.

Orchid Walk
This is short 2-3 mile walk explores the beautiful orchids that grow in and around the Micklefield Valley.
Time: 10am
Venue: Meet in the Cock Lane Cemetery Car Park, Tyler's Green.
Contact: For further details contact the WDC Ranger Service on 01494 421 825.

Roald Dahl Family Fun Afternoon
Magician, music, Morris Men, Dahl stories, tombola, teas, Pimms Tent, games for children and lots more. No pre-booking. Parking available opposite the house.
Cost: Adult £5, children £2.50.
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: The grounds of Gypsy House, Whitefield Lane, Great Missenden - the home of the late Roald Dahl.
Contact: 01494 890 465 for details

Summer Show
The Bledlow Ridge Horticultural Society's annual exhibition of flowers. Open to non-members. Small entrance fee.
Time: 2pm-4.30pm
Venue: Bledlow Ridge Village Hall

St. Peter's Parish Annual Summer Fete
Traditional fair including tea tent, bar, band, cakes, salads, children's craft and games, plants, books, toys, tombola,
BBQ, and raffle. All welcome, bring family and friends.
Cost: Free entrance
Time:11am-5pm
Venue: Higginson Park, Marlow

Friday 29
Bats and Beasts of the Night
This is a WDC Ranger - led walk looking for signs of some of the nocturnal creatures that live around Little Marlow. Bring a torch to light your way. Always a favourite with families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Sturdy footwear is essential as some parts of the walk can be slippery. Booking is essential.
Time: 9pm
Venue: Meet outside St. John the Baptist Church in Little Marlow.
Contact: For further details contact the WDC Rangers on 01494 421 825.

Beasts of the Night at Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve
Join the WDC Rangers and Risborough Countryside Group for an evening of nocturnal fun. Start the evening with some games and activities, and then go in search of bats, foxes, badgers and other beasts of the night. Look out for Glow- worms on the return journey before checking out the moth trap. Wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Meet by the 5-bar gate at the top of Kop Hill, Princes Risborough.
Contact: For further details please call the WDC Rangers on 01494 421 825 or Roger Newman for Risborough Countryside Group on 01844 274 101.

Saturday 30
The Great Butterfly Hunt - Part Two
Come along and help us to survey the site for butterflies. Learn basic survey techniques and gain some knowledge on butterfly identification at the same time. This is the second of a series of 3 events. There will be different species to look for as the season progresses.
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Meet at the entrance to Wycombe Wanderers Football Grounds.
Contact: For further details please call the WDC Rangers on 01494 421 825

17/04 Stokenchurch village fete and Companion Dog Show June 9th 07

Stokenchurch village fete and Companion Dog Show June 9th 07
Stokenchurch village fete and Companion Dog Show on June 9th 2007, it starts at 12:00 noon.
Attractions include - Blue angels Majorettes, Judo Display, Birds of Prey,
Gun Dog Display, Children's rides, raffle, tombola, BBQ, Tug of War, and
service reuirements permitting a Flypast by the RED ARROWS

17/04 Stokenchurch village fete and Companion Dog Show June 9th 07

Stokenchurch village fete and Companion Dog Show on June 9th 2007, it starts at 12:00 noon.
Attractions include - Blue angels Majorettes, Judo Display, Birds of Prey,
Gun Dog Display, Children's rides, raffle, tombola, BBQ, Tug of War, and
service reuirements permitting a Flypast by the RED ARROWS