What’s On May - December 2019
Open daily and free l Family friendly museum
Events ge Page l Mon 6 Walking Wycombe with Willie: 19 Road, Rail, River and Riots Walk 21 l Sat 11 Wealth Mastery Workshop l Sat 18 Walking Wycombe with Willie: 19 Town History Walk l Mon 20 Walking Wycombe with Willie: 19 Short Town History Walk 8 l Fri 24 Open Air Cinema May
ge Page 7 7 7 Wycombe Orpheus 7 Male Voice Choir l Mon 3 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Town History Walks 18 l Tue 4 Memory Lane 12 l Fri 7 Fox & Cubs Forest School 20 l Sun 9 Next Steps Crochet 20 l Sun 9 Dagger Casting Workshop 12 l Fri 14 Tiny Talk Time 12 l Fri 21 Fox & Cubs Forest School l Sat 22 Theatre on the Lawn: 8 A Midsummer Night’s Dream l Sun 23 Theatre on the Lawn: 8 A Midsummer Night’s Dream l Thur 27 Wellbeing Evening: 22 Wellbeing for Everyone 12 l Fri 28 Tiny Talk Time 17 l Fri 28 Beers, Bevvies & Brewing June
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Penn Tiles Ceramic Workshop Penn Tiles Ceramic Workshop Crafts & Wildlife Day
ge Page 18 Memory Lane 12 Fox & Cubs Forest School Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Town History Walks 21 l Sat 6 The Art of Relating Workshop 16 l Sun 7 The Tempest: Sensory Theatre 20 l Sun 7 Bitesize Introduction to Crochet 12 l Fri 12 Tiny Talk Time l Thur 18 Wellbeing Evening: Fitness for Fun 22 12 l Fri 19 Fox & Cubs Forest School 12 l Sat 20 Pop Up Play Village 8 l Sun 21 Peace Day Picnic 13 l Tue 23 Discover and Make 13 l Thur 25 Discover & Make 8 l Fri 28 Open Air Cinema 13 l Tue 30 Discover & Make 8 l Tue 2 l Fri 5 l Sat 6
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ge Page 13 l Thur 1 Discover & Make l Sun 4 Crochet Pattern Reading Workshop 20 15 l Mon 5 Let’s Cook 13 l Tue 6 Discover & Make 18 l Tue 6 Memory lane 13 l Thur 8 Discover & Make l Fri 9 Storytelling & Campfire Gin Evening 18 13 l Tue 13 Discover & Make 13 l Thur 15 Discover & Make 12 l Fri 16 Fox & Cubs Family Fun 8 l Fri 16 Open Air Cinema l Sat 17 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Town History Walks 15 l Sat 17 Let’s Cook 8 l Sun 18 Opera on the Lawn 14 l Tue 20 Discover & Make 14 l Thur 22 Discover & Make 12 l Thur 23 Fox & Cubs Family Fun 14 l Tue 27 Discover & Make 14 l Thur 29 Discover & Make 12 l Fri 30 Fox & Cubs Family Fun August
September
ge Page l Sun 1 Totstock Music Festival Inflatables Fun Day Zorbing 9 Make a Dreamcatcher 14 l Tue 3 Discover & Make 8 l Fri 6 Open Air Cinema l Sat 7 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Town History Walks 21 l Sat 7 Resilience Workshop 8 l Sat 7 Open Air Cinema l Sun 8 Four-Week Introduction to 20 Crochet Course 18 l Tue 10 Memory Lane l Thur 12 Wellbeing Evening: 22 Wellbeing for Mums 12 l Fri 13 Tiny Talk Time 12 l Sat 14 Pop Up Play Village 17 l Sat 14 History of Wycombe in 7 Drinks 22 l Sat 21 Toddler Yoga course starts 22 l Sat 21 Pregnancy Yoga course starts l Tue 24 Talk: The History of Castle Hill House 18 12 l Fri 27 Tiny Talk Time
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ge Page l Thur 3 Wellbeing Evening: 22 Work/Life Balance 10 l Sun 6 Medieval Fun Day 18 l Tue 8 Memory Lane 22 l Thur 10 World Mental Health Day Event 12 l Fri 11 Tiny Talk Time l Sat 12 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Town History Walks l Sun 13 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Short Town History Walks 20 l Sun 13 Next Steps Crochet 18 l Sun 20 Talk: Art & Design in the Chilterns 12 l Fri 25 Tiny Talk Time l Sat 19 Walking Wycombe with Wille: 19 Road, Rail, River and Riots Walk 16 l Sun 27 Spooky Crochet for Kids 15 l Mon 28 Let’s Cook 14 l Tue 29 Discover & Make 14 l Thur 31 Discover & Make 10 l Thur 31 Halloween Ghost Hunt
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18 l Tue 5 Memory Lane 10 l Sun 3 Archery & Den Building Day 12 l Fri 8 Tiny Talk Time 15 l Sat 9 Let’s Cook 22 l Thur 14 Wellbeing Evening: Food & Mood 11 l Sat 16 Stargazing Evening l Sat 16 Indian Hand Embroidery Workshop 20 l Sun 17 Bitesize Introduction to Crochet l Fri 22 l Fri 29
(Christmas Themed) Tiny Talk Time Tastes of Christmas
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Festive Foliage Let’s Cook Memory Lane Christmas Fayre Tiny Talk Time Christmas Fayre
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Fox & Cubs Forest School
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Walk through a history of Wycombe with our permanent collection. See our internationallyknown chairs and explore the history of Wycombe District’s furniture-making heritage. View our Art Gallery, featuring works of local significance, and visit our Old Kitchen and imagine how it was used when Castle Hill House was a family home.
Exhibitions Beers, Bacon Badgers and Bhajis: Traditional and New Food in Wycombe District Upstairs temporary exhibitions space
One Thousand Years of the Jewish Heritage of South East England 3 June - 30 June l Small Learning Room This fascinating history is not widely known. It has been recently researched and this new and highly illustrated exhibition tells the story of the history, places and buildings of England’s oldest minority community throughout the South East. Wycombe District is rich in Jewish connections from the Middle Ages to World War 2. A project by Oxford Chabad Society and JTrails, the official National Jewish Heritage Trail of the UK and part of the European Route of Jewish Heritage.
This exhibition celebrates everything edible and delicious in Wycombe District from prehistory to the present day. Did you know that Wycombe District had its own chocolate factory and that cherries were once a local speciality? Or that Tudor dinner guests were expected to bring their own cutlery? Find out all about local specialities such as Bucks bacon badgers and lardy cakes, as well as newer menu options from the Caribbean and Pakistan. With lots of hands-on activities for all.
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This exhibition is in our Small Learning Room which is sometimes booked by groups or for meetings. Please phone in advance to find out if we have a room booking before making a special journey to see it.
Chair Cleaning Project The downstairs temporary exhibition space will be closed throughout spring and summer to allow us to work on a chair conservation project. Our Collections Care Assistant can usually be seen on Thursdays working in the gallery.
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Big Days Out
For All Children to be accompanied by an adult
Crafts & Wildlife Day Sunday 2 June l 12 - 5pm
A great family fun day out! See some craft demonstrations, hear choir performances, hold some giant creepy crawlies and take part in workshops.
Bug Bonanza Sunday 2 June l 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm Meet mini-beasts from giant spiders and snails to the pretty praying mantis – hold some ugly bugs if you’re brave enough! Tickets required for adults and children. Recommended age 3+ Book l £3 per person or £2.70 for Friends Group ticket (4 people) £10 or £9 for Friends
Penn Tiles Ceramic Workshop Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June l 1 - 4pm
Join us for a weekend ceramics workshop creating Penn tiles - a traditional craft originating from Penn & Tylers Green in the 14th century. At the height of the industry, tiles were ordered from Penn to decorate parts of the Tower of London, Windsor Castle and Westminster palace. Over the weekend you will create moulds, form your tiles, decorate and glaze your creations using traditional techniques. For 15+ Book l £60 or £54 for Friends
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Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir Sunday 2 June l 2 - 2.30pm & 3 - 3.30pm
Relax on our lawn and be entertained by this long-established and prestigious local choir. Showcasing their wide repertoire, from pop, show tunes and classic choral anthems. Choir members will also be on hand to chat about their experience and benefits of singing in a choir. Budding Male Voice singers – come along to find out more or visit www.wycombeorpheus.org.uk.The choir host an annual a young musicians’ festival and award bursaries to support musical education. Free l Drop In
Big Days Out Open Air Cinema Wycombe Museum is pleased to announce the return of our Open Air Cinema. See our beautiful grounds transformed into a community cinema. Bring along your own picnic blankets or deck chairs. Hot dogs, popcorn and a bar will be available. Film screening will begin 30mins after entry times listed below. In partnership with Cinemas4Fun.
For All Children to be accompanied by an adult
Peace Day Picnic : Community Fayre Sunday 21 July l 12 - 5pm Join us on the lawn for a Community Fayre marking 100 years since the Peace Day Celebrations, commemorating the end of WW1. With music supplied by the Lulala’s accompanied by a gramophone, swing dancing, vintage fairground rides, inflatable fun, community and craft stalls, outdoor games and sports and a circus skills workshop.
Drinks and a delicious BBQ will be available to Friday 24 May l 8.30pm purchase on the day. A Star is Born (15+) Some aspects of the event will be ticketed: Friday 28 July l 8.30pm Back to the Future
Please visit our website for tickets and information.
Friday 16 August l 8pm Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)
Opera on the Lawn
Friday 6 September l 7.30pm Mary Poppins Returns
Sunday 18 August l 12.30 - 3.30pm
Saturday 7 September l 7.30pm The Jungle Book Book l Adults £13 or £11.70 for Friends Children £9 or £8.10 for Friends
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Theatre on the Lawn Saturday 22 June l 7pm Sunday 23 June l 2pm matinee Additional showings may be available, check website for details Join us for an magical midsummer production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Museum grounds, put on by The Rep Theatre youth theatre group. Bring your own blankets and deckchairs. Refreshments and bar available. Book l Adults £7 or £6.30 for Friends, Child £5 or £4.50 for Friends Group of 4 £20 or £18 for Friends
Join us for an afternoon of operatic singing on the lawn from a male and female voice duo, with afternoon tea and bar available throughout. Operatic performances will be in two 45 minute long sets. Book with afternoon tea l Adults £20 or £18 for Friends, Child £12 or £10.80 for Friends Book opera only l Adults £13 or £11.70 for Friends, Child £7.50 or £6.75 for Friends
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Big Days Out
For All Children to be accompanied by an adult
Wristband includes zorb session, dart football session and Inflatable Fun Day Book l £15 or £13.50 for Friends l Group of 3 £40 or £36 for Friends
Totstock Music Festival
Zorbing
Sunday 1 September l 1 - 4pm
Sunday 1 September l 2 - 4pm
Come down and enjoy some late summer fun with pop-up children’s music festival TotStock. Introduce your kids to the power of live music with entertainment acts, toys and competitions. Refreshments and bar available all afternoon. Please note that all children need tickets for TotStock - there are activities for children of all ages, from 0 up. Book l £10 or £9 for Friends Additional siblings £5 or £4.50 for Friends
Inflatables Fun Day Sunday 1 September l 12 - 5pm
Climb inside the zorbs and race your friends and family. You are free to roll around, safely bump, crash and tumble around the arena. Recommended age 8+, younger children may participate but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Book l £7.50 of £6.75 for Friends
Football Darts
Sunday 1 September l 1 - 4pm Test your accuracy by kicking a velcro covered football on to the 5m inflatable dartboard. See who can achieve the highest score. Book l £4 of £3.40 for Friends
Join us for a day of jumping fun with inflatable assault courses and bouncy castles. Book for unlimited bouncing for the duration of the event. Refreshments and bar available all afternoon. Tickets are required for those who can toddle/bounce by themselves without being held. Adults do not need tickets to supervise children. Book l £5 of £4.50 for Friends Group ticket of 3 £12 or £10.80 for Friends
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Make a Dreamcatcher Sunday 1 September 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30pm
Come along and make your very own willow dreamcatcher, using traditional willowweaving techniques. With Julie Hopton of Nature’s Jules. Best for 5+ Book l £4.50 or £4.05 for Friends
Big Days Out Medieval Fun Day Sunday 6 October l 12 - 5pm
For All Children to be accompanied by an adult
Archery & Den Building Day Sunday 3 November l 11 - 5pm
Den Building & Fire Lighting 11am-12.15pm; 12.45-2pm; 2.30-3.45pm
Perfect your forest hideout with a den making session – complete with a campfire and hot chocolate to keep you warm! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need tickets. Recommended age: 5+ but all are welcome Hear the Museum echo with Medieval drums and fanfares as Lion Rampant presents a day of fascination and fun. See knights’ fighting displays, archery demonstrations, boisterous dramas, and dancing, with audience participation throughout the day! Activity trails available for children.
Book l £6.75 or £6.10 for Friends
Archery Sessions Starting 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
Free l Drop In
Halloween Ghost Hunt Thursday 31 October l Entry from 3pm Meet the ghosts of Castle Hill House as you tour the Museum in this after-dark experience. Come dressed up and ready to scare as you enjoy some frightening foods and take part in ghoulish games. Can you solve the clues to complete your mission and make it out safely? Ticket info will be available from September.
Aim for a bulls eye in an archery workshop! Children must be accompanied by an adult – adults only need buy tickets if they are participating. For adults and children aged 7+ Book l £12.50 or £11.25 for Friends
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Big Days Out
For All Children to be accompanied by an adult
Stargazing Evening
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 16 November l 7 - 9.30pm
Sunday 8 December l 12 - 5pm Sunday 15 December l 12 - 5pm
Get to know the night sky! This family-friendly introduction to stargazing will feature a talk from Dr Sandy Giles on how to find your way around the sky using stars and constellations. This will be followed by some time spent looking at the stars through telescopes from the museum grounds with local Wycombe Astro experts, and dinner. Ticket includes an alcoholic/soft drink, and dinner of a meat/veg chilli. Please let us know about any dietary requirements at least a week before the event. Recommended age 8+ Book l Adults £17.50 or £15.75 for Friends Under 15s £10 or £9 for Friends Under 5s £3 or £2.70 for Friends
Visit Santa in his grotto, explore our winter woodland trail, meet real-life reindeer, decorate gingerbread, browse our local craft stalls, hear carols from local choirs and more. More information and ticket prices will be available from October.
SATURDAY 27th APRIL to
SUNDAY 2nd JUNE Brochures with full details of the Arts Festival events are available from the Museum and throughout the town and surrounding area. The Festival preview will take place on Saturday 27th April at 2.00pm in the Museum grounds. Festival events will include music, drama, talks and visual arts and much more in venues across the area. Registered Charity 261431 11
www.wycombeartsfestival.org
For Children
Regulars Tiny Talk Time Fridays l 10.15 - 11am and 1.15 - 2pm
Children to be accompanied by an adult
Fox & Cubs Forest School Fridays l 10 - 11.15am and 12.30 - 1.45pm 7 June, 21 June, 5 July & 19 July
Come along for stories, crafts and museum fun in this special time for 2 - 5 year olds. Each session is themed on a different story, rhyme, or song. 14 June - The Smartest Giant in Town
A toddler & pre-school group out in nature. We meet in any weather and enjoy exploring, playing, building, mixing mud, finding bugs, campfire cooking and lots more!
28 June (morning only) - The Three Little Pigs
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
12 July - A Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Recommended age 2 - 5 years.
13 September - A Fruity Surprise
Term-time Forest School will continue in September. Check from August for future dates.
27 September - We’re Going on a Bearhunt 11 October - Let’s Go Fly a Kite 25 October - Goldilocks and The Three Bears 8 November - A Squash and a Squeeze 22 November - King of the Jungle 13 December - Twinkle. Twinkle Star Recommend age 2 - 5 years Book l £3.50 Block book any 4 dates for £12
Family Fun sessions Timings as above 16 August, 23 August & 30 August Afternoon sessions will be geared more toward older children, but both are suitable for all ages under 7. Book l £7 Block book 3 consecutive sessions and get 50p off each ticket.
Pop Up Play Village Saturday 20 July and Saturday 14 September Two sessions per day. 10.30 - 11.45am and 1 - 2.15pm An exciting play experience for children who love to role play in a miniature village – visit the supermarket, vets, library, hospital and more! Children should wear socks or indoor shoes. Adults and children not yet walking are free. Best for 3 - 7s, but all ages welcome. Book l £6.50, £5.50 for additional siblings
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Discover & Make
For Children
Children to be accompanied by an adult
Discover & Make:
Toy’s Stories Tuesday 30 July l 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Best for primary school aged children. Smaller ones will need a helping hand!
Play, create, and learn every Tuesday and Thursday during the school holidays with Discover & Make. Sessions last 45 minutes. Pre-booking recommended If we have high demand for particular sessions the museum may be able to put on extra slots.
Discover & Make:
Magic Lamps Tuesday 23 July l 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Thursday 25 July l 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30
Thursday 1 August l 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30 Come and play with some of the museum’s forgotten toys and games and make your own toy to take away. Recommend 4 + Book l £3.50
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King of the Jungle Tuesday 6 August 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Thursday 8 August 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30 Meet the museum’s own Red Lion King and make a fun lion puppet to take home. Don’t forget to join in the Museum Lion Trail, available from the shop. Recommend 4 + Book l £3.50
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Flicker and Flash Tuesday 13 August 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Bring me the lamp! Be inspired by the museum’s Roman oil lamps and make your own lamp out of clay. Recommend 4 + Book l £4
Thursday 15 August 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30
Learn about electricity circuits and wire your own working model that will light up and flash with a flick of a switch! Recommend 4 + Book l £4.50
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Discover & Make
For Children Children to be accompanied by an adult
Discover & Make:
Discover & Make:
Mosaic Madness
Magic Lamps
Tuesday 20 Aug l 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15
Tuesday 3 September 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15
Thursday 22 Aug l 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30 Did you know that Wycombe had its very own Roman villa with a beautiful mosaic? Come along and find out more and make a coaster out of glass mosaic tiles.
Bring me the lamp! Be inspired by the museum’s Roman oil lamps and make your own lamp out of clay. Recommend 4 +
Recommend 4 +
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Halloween Crafts Tuesday 29 October l 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Thursday 31 October l 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15 Have a spooky time making Halloween crafts and design your own loot bag to collect your Halloween treats in! Recommend 4 + Book l £4
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Perfect Planes Tuesday 27 August 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 & 4.15
Thursday 29 August 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30
Did you know High Wycombe played an important part in early aviation? Build your own miniature wooden bi-plane Recommend 4 + Book l £3.50
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The Let’s Cook Project
For Children Children to be accompanied by an adult
Let’s Cook: Flatbread Pizzas Saturday 17 August l 2 - 4pm Join us outside for this summer pizza-making workshop. Create your own interesting flavours using the freshest ingredients. Take home what you make - if you can wait that long! Book l £8 or £7.20 for Friends
Let’s Cook: Spooky Snacks Let’s Cook is a project aimed at teaching basic cooking techniques, promoting healthy eating, home cooking, and reducing food waste in the community, and was started in conjunction with the Buckinghamshire Waste Partnership. Our session leaders have been trained and certified by the Let’s Cook Project. All ingredients included. Eat what you make! Whilst we don’t need grown-ups to stay with their children for the duration of the workshop, a parent or guardian must remain on site for the duration of the workshop.
Monday 28 October l 2 - 4pm Get scary with ‘mac-olantern’ making! Whip up a tasty mac and cheese, served in your very own carved pumpkin pepper.
Book l £8 or £7.20 for Friends
Let’s Cook: Winter Warmers Saturday 9 November l 2 - 4pm
Please let us know of any dietary requirements at least a week before the session. For children aged 8+
Let’s Cook: Introducing Spices Monday 5 August l 2 - 4pm Discover fragrant and colourful spices and their origins whilst making a one-pan curry dish and homemade chapatis. We will be cooking outdoors! Book l £8 or £7.20 for Friends
Make use of some store-cupboard staples to whip up something to keep you warm as the weather gets colder! Book l £8 or £7.20 for Friends
Let’s Cook: Christmas Treats Saturday 7 December l 2 - 4pm Get creative and make your very own snowman sticks. These sweet treats are perfect dipped in hot chocolate. Book l £8 or £7.20 for Friends
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For Children
Activities
Children to be accompanied by an adult
‘Be Not Afeard’
Spooky Crochet for Kids
The Tempest: Sensory Theatre
Sunday 27 October l 1 - 3pm
Sunday 7 July l 12, 1.30, 3pm
Be seen at Halloween and crochet your own glow in the dark scary key fob or jewellery. Don’t forget to return on Thursday 31st October for our Halloween Ghost Hunt! See page 10. Book l £5
Trails Over the year, alongside the museum exhibitions, we have a variety of themed trails, including activities, throughout the museum and grounds. After the trail come and relax in our cafe with an assortment of hot and cold snacks, cakes and drinks. Perfect for a great day out with the kids.
Summer holiday trail Halloween trail Christmas trail Costs Apply
How do we help children grow the skills to be confidently curious about their world at a time when anxiety may affect and overwhelm so many? How do we help them become better able to cope with the unexpected? Explore this challenge with a sensory musical version of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ suitable for 0-7s and fully inclusive for special and/or complex needs. Expect a painty, touchy, feely, smelly, and magical adventure by Collar & Cuffs theatre company.
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Activity trails Board games Dressing up Garden games Interactive gallery displays Art cart
Book l £8 Early Bird or £7.20 for Friends £10 Standard ticket or £9 for Friends
Toddler & Pregnancy Yoga See page 22 for full listings.
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Tasting History Events
For Adults
Beers, Bevvies and Brewing
A History of Wycombe in 7 Drinks
Friday 28 June l 7.30 - 9.30pm
Saturday 14 September l 7.30 - 9.30pm At Hughenden Gardens Village, HP13 5GA A merry experience of local history presented through seven drinks and seven of the Museum’s artefacts. A real taste of history, including Prehistoric-style beer, wine from a Classical Roman grape, Medieval-style mead and an ‘Old Tom’ Victorian style gin through to a modern day English white wine. With nibbles and light local history on the side. Please let us know when booking and by 7 September at the latest if you have special dietary requirements.
Our ever-popular annual beer tasting with the usual side servings of light and frothy beer history, snacks, and beer-related folk songs from Mike Weston. As ever, the beers are locally brewed and this year our Curator’s talk will focus on the history of brewing and drinking beer in Wycombe District. Cheese and crackers will be served. Let us know when booking and by Sunday 23 June if you have any dietary requirements. 18+ Please leave your car at home. £18 or £16.50 for Friends* 10% discount for group bookings of 4+
Sponsored by Chiltern, Rebellion and XT Breweries
18+ Please leave your car at home. Book l £22 or £20 for Friends* This is an off-site event, run in partnership with Extracare.
Tastes of Christmas: Festive Fizz Friday 29 November l 7.30 - 9.30pm Are you a prosecco lover, or do you always insist on champagne? What about English sparkling and have you ever tasted the original French fizz? This is an opportunity to taste six different sparkling wines and discover your true fizzy favourite. With lightly sparkling festive history from our Curator, tastings led by Keith and nibbles – the ideal way to get one Christmas essential planned early! Please let us know and by Sunday 24 November if you have any dietary requirements. 18+ Please leave your cars at home. Book l £27 or £25.50 for Friends* 10% discount for group bookings of 4+
*These group ticket offers apply to both Standard and Friends tickets and are available on tickets booked in person or by phone only.
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For Adults
History and Talks Memory Lane
Talk:
Tuesday l 11am
The Story of Castle Hill House Tuesday 24 September l 7pm for 7.15pm start Discover the history of the home of Wycombe Museum in this repeat of our popular talk. Follow the historic progression of the site, the architecture of the house, and the lives of the people who lived at Castle Hill House before it became the home of Wycombe’s history. Book l £7 or 5 for Friends
An opportunity to meet socially and share their stories of the past. These sessions are free, drop in and last about 45 minutes. All are welcome. 7 May - Fetes and Festivities 4 June - Bringing up Baby 2 July - The Good Old Days 6 August - All Creatures Great and Small 10 September - Moving Pictures 8 October - Potions, lotions and cure alls 5 November - Moving About 3 December - Keeping in Touch Drop in l Free
Storytelling & Campfire Gin Evening Friday 9 August Join us for an evening of storytelling around the campfire with drinks supplied by Campfire Gin. Check on our website & social media for more ino and ticket information from June.
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Art & Design in the Chilterns Sunday 20 October l 2pm for 2.15pm start The Chilterns has played host to many artists and craftsmen. Hear Decorative Arts Historian Graham Twemlow talk on some of the 20th century artists who either made the Chilterns their home or found inspiration here. Works by artists such as, Paul & John Nash, John Piper, Eric Gill, Clare Leighton, E. McKnight Kauffer and the textile designer Marion Dorn will be discussed, and their contribution to the applied arts in its many form. Book l £7 or £5 for Friends
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A Victorian Christmas Wednesday 4 December l 2pm At Hughenden Gardens Village, HP13 5GA
Neighbours Consultation Evening Tuesday 18 June l 6.30 - 8.30pm Live nearby? Join us for drinks, canapes, and a mini-talk from our curator to talk to us about our upcoming events and projects - how they affect you and how you can be involved. Free RSVP to info@wycombemuseum.org
Join Wycombe Museum’s Keith Spencer for this popular talk and discover what the Victorians did for Christmas. From turkey to trees and cards to crackers, we owe much of our ‘Traditional Christmas’ celebrations to the Victorians. Find out why celebrating Christmas was so important to the fast-changing Victorian way of life. In Partnership with Extracare. Book l £4 or £3 for Friends
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History and Talks Walking Wycombe with Wille
Town History Walks
Short Town History Walks
Saturday 18 May, Monday 3 June, Saturday 6 July, Saturday 17 August, Saturday 7 September, Saturday 12 October
Monday 20 May l 10 - 11am
10.15am - 12.45pm The distance covers 2.5 miles in about 2.5 hours with just one short, steep climb. Come and hear about the industry that made Wycombe famous throughout the world and learn about Wycombe’s serial criminal. Find out about one of only 2 British prime ministers who have also been army generals: the other was the Duke of Wellington. Discover the world renowned institution that started life in the town and why Wycombe Wanderers score in the Guinness Book of Records. And although Britain voted for Brexit, gaze upon what will still be Wycombe’s claim to European fame even after we leave the EU.’ No need to book - just turn up!
Sunday 13 October l 2 - 3pm There is now a shorter, completely flat version of the town history walk which lasts for one hour and is suitable for buggies/wheelchairs. No need to book - just turn up! Please note: This walk starts from Pann Mill on The Rye (HP11 1BJ) and finishes in Frogmoor.
Road, Rail, River and Riots Walk Monday 6 May, Saturday 19 October 10am - 12.30pm Find out who was the first English king to ‘tweet’, view the best preserved mill wheel on the Wye, walk part of the Brunel engineered railway line to Wycombe and hear the story of the 1830 machine breakers riots. No need to book - just turn up! Please note: This walk starts from Wycombe Lido car park, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe (HP11 1QX)
For a full list of Talks, Tasting Histories and charges please go to www.wycombemuseum.org.uk/adult-talks. Please send enquiries to info@wycombemuseum.org or call 01494 957210.
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Arts & Crafts Penn Tiles Ceramic Workshop
Crochet Pattern Reading Workshop
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 June
Sunday 4 August l 11.30 - 2.30pm
Please see our Crafts & Wildlife Day listing on page 7 for more.
Learn how to follow a crochet pattern in this fun workshop aimed at all abilities. Master the difference between varying terminologies and take your skills to a new level.
Next Steps Crochet Sunday 9 June, 13 October l 11.30 - 2.30pm Already know how to chain stitch, double stitch and treble stitch? In this session, you will learn new techniques to get started on more advanced projects. All materials provided, including takehome how-to guides. Refreshments included. Book l £33 or £30 for Friends
Bronze Age Dagger Casting Workshop Sunday 9 June l 10am - 4pm Discover how some of the earliest metal tools were produced in prehistoric Britain. This workshop is led by experimental archaeologist James Dilley from the University of Southampton. Learn how to prepare your own mould, work the leather bellows on the charcoal fuelled furnace. Cast the liquid metal into moulds to produce a replica Bronze age blade dagger to take home at the end of the day. Lunch included. Long sleeves, trousers, and covered shoes must be worn. Age 16+ Book l £100 or £90 for Friends
Bitesize Introduction to Crochet Sunday 7 July, 17 November l 11.30 - 2.30pm This class aimed at complete beginners, will get you started on your own crochet projects. All materials provided, including take-home howto guides. Refreshments included. Book l £33 or £30 for Friends
Book l £33 or £30 for Friends
Introduction to Crochet Course Starts Sunday 8 September 11.30am - 1.30pm
This course consists of four weekly fun and sociable classes to help complete beginners get to grips with crochet through mini-projects. All materials are provided, including take-home howto guides. Refreshments included. Book l £88 or £80 for Friends
Indian Hand Embroidery Saturday 16 November l 2 - 4pm Master the embroidery technique of shisha - the art of attaching small mirrors to your project and add pretty embroidery around them. All materials provided. Handout will be available and embellishments for sale separately. Book l £10 or £9 for Friends
Festive Foliage Sunday 1 December l 10am - 1.30pm Create your own festive wreath or tree decoration. All materials are provided. Dress warmly as some time will be spent outdoors. Recommended age: 14+ Book l £22
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Health & Wellbeing Action For Happiness These workshops are organised by Action for Happiness Bucks, a local branch of the AfH movement, which is a registered charity. Each workshop focuses on one or more of Action for Happiness’ 10 Keys to Happier Living. These events are not-for-profit. Donations go towards covering the cost of the room, workshop materials, and refreshments. All workshops are for those aged 18+.
Wealth Mastery Workshop
How to be More Resilient
Saturday 11 May l 1 - 4pm
Saturday 7 September l 10am - 1pm
Exploring your relationship with money. Does money make you happy? Can wealth? In this workshop we’ll explore how your understanding of money and wealth affects your behaviour. Where does money and wealth come from? How healthy is your emotional relationship with money and wealth? How can you increase your wealth without working longer hours? Awareness (living life mindfully) and Emotions (looking for what’s good) are two of AfH’s 10 Keys to Happier Living. (Please note this is not a financial planning workshop! It’s more about your emotional relationship with money.)
Join us as we explore resilience to understand what it is, reflect on our own levels of resilience and learn some practical ways to boost our resilience, so we can better withstand the demands of modern life and be happier. Resilience is recognised by AfH as one of the 10 Keys to Happier Living – it’s a key life skill.
Suggested donation l £12
Art of Relating Workshop Saturday 6 July l 10am - 1pm Join us as we explore the importance of practising positive relating: having good relationships with ourselves, our intimate family, neighbours and colleagues, as well as the bigger picture of our lives. A threehour workshop, run by Karen Matovu, an accredited couples therapist and covering four of Action for Happiness’ 10 Keys to Happier Living – Relating, Giving, Meaning and Acceptance. Suggested donation l £12
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Suggested donation l £12
Setting Yourself up for Success in 2020 Saturday 25 January l 10am - 1pm You’ve decided what you want for 2020. You’ve set your goals or New Year’s Resolutions. But how confident are you that you will achieve them? Many of us set a New Year’s resolution but have broken it before the end of January! So, what can we do differently? Join us as we explore ways to increase our chances of success and turn our goals into reality. Direction - having goals to look forward to - is recognised by Action for Happiness as one of the 10 Keys to Happier Living. Suggested donation l £12
For Adults
Health & Wellbeing Toddler Yoga Course
Pregnancy Yoga Course
(6 week course)
(6 week course)
Saturdays from 21 September - 26 October 9.45 - 11am
Saturdays from 21 September - 26 October 11.15 - 12.30pm
Come and have fun, whilst introducing your little one to the wonderful world of Yoga! This sixweek course includes yoga-inspired movement and exercise as well as singing, stories, treasure baskets and sensory play. It is a perfect way for the two of you to reconnect at the end of a busy week and reap the amazing physical, emotional and wellbeing benefits of Yoga!
Breathe. Relax. Connect. A six-week course, which includes yoga-inspired movement and exercise as well as breathing, relaxation and mindfulness. It’s a wonderful way to nurture your body and prepare your mind for the birth of your baby.
No experience/equipment required
Suitable from 14 weeks gestation onwards
Suitable for babies from advanced crawling upwards
Book l £60
Book l £60 Places limited. Booking essential
No experience/equipment required
Places limited. Booking essential. More info: Contact Charyn on 07738626569
More info: Contact Charyn on 07738626569
Wellbeing Evenings Over the year we have a series of themed Wellbeing evening events. Each event will feature a variety of talks and workshops aimed at improving overall well being in everyday life. For further details, times and price please visit our website at www.wycombemuseum.org
Wellbeing for Everyone : Thursday 27 June Fitness for Fun : Thursday 18 July Wellbeing for Mums : Thursday 12 September Work/Life Balance : Thursday 3 October World Mental Health Awareness Day : Thursday 10 October Food and Mood : Thursday 14 November
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In Partnership With Heart of Bucks
Dosti Ladies Group
First Monday of every month
Tuesdays during term time l 10am - 12pm
Free funding consultations at Wycombe Museum. Consultations are aimed at non-profit charitable organisations working to benefit the communities of Bucks. To book an appointment call 01296 330134.
Action for Happiness Bucks Monthly Meet-up 2nd Saturday of the month l 10.15 - 12pm
Dosti is an Independent Voluntary organisation that thrives on promoting, educating & engaging Women
Dosti is an independent voluntary organisation in the Community to empower their Individuality. that thrives on promoting, educating and engaging women in the community from all faiths to empower their individuality. Come along for refreshments, exercise and activities. Contact: 07894347039
Wycombe Lotto
Well established (10th birthday coming up) - we offer a vast range of Diverse & culturally aware services:
Set upl to onesupport to one support Phone: 0789 434 7039 l groupprojects support community Nabeela,Neha,Naz l social interaction in the llocal area, Email: dosti07@live.co.uk advocacy l exercise Wycombe Lotto l Working in partnership with service users/Carers working within in partner ship with service providers & raiseslmoney key organisations the community for promotes health & well being of women in the community the Dosti community. A ticket from Wycombe Lotto costs £1 per week - 50p of each ticket will go directly to your chosen cause! Dosti_A5.indd 2
We are a local branch of the AfH movement and meet monthly to chat over a coffee in the relaxed and friendly environment of the Wycombe Museum Cafe. Our meet-ups are for anyone, aged 18 or over, who believes happiness matters and wants to learn more, share knowledge, discuss ideas and be inspired to take action, to increase happiness and well-being for themselves and those around them. We’re not experts, we’re here to share knowledge and ideas and learn from each other. Free. For more details see our Facebook page Facebook.com/actionforhappinessbuckswyc/
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To support the Museum go to wycombelotto.co.uk/support/ wycombe-museum
Action for La Leche League 2nd Friday of the month La Leche League Chilterns offer mother to mother support for breastfeeding. Come along for free support, encouragement and information from trained breastfeeding counsellors. All welcome, at any stage of pregnancy or breastfeeding with no need to book in advance. Get support or find out more at https://www. facebook.com/LLLChilterns/
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Venue Hire & Services Weddings & Ceremonies Weddings l Partnership Ceremonies Renewal of Vows l Receptions Set in beautiful grounds ideal for celebrations, we offer room hire & exclusive hire of the whole of our site. Whether you are looking for a relaxed & informal affair, a unique experience in a tipi, vintage styled or a more elaborate marquee party, we are on hand to offer advice, inspiration and practical ideas for making your celebration with us a unique and memorable experience. Please contact us to book an appointment to discuss your requirements or email your enquiry to weddings@wycombemuseum.org
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Venue Hire & Services Hire & Parties Hosting an event? From weddings to birthday parties, business meetings to community groups, host your event against the backdrop of our beautiful listed building and grounds. Wycombe Museum offers various parts of our site for community, charity and corporate hire. Go to www.wycombemuseum.org.uk/venue-hire/ for more information and prices. Wycombe Museum offer a number of led birthday party sessions including a fun mix of games, activities, and crafts inspired by the Museum, ideal for children aged between 5 - 8 years old. All sessions are led by Museum staff and include a break for a birthday tea. Our birthday party themes are: l Knights and Princesses l Time Travellers l Nature Detectives l Crochet, cooking, and forest school parties coming soon! Please send enquiries to hire@wycombemuseum.org
Talks & Tasting Histories Why not book a member of our team to deliver a talk to your club or group? We offer talks on a broad range of topics centred on the Museum’s collection. Talk titles include: l Chairmaking in the Chilterns l A History of Wycombe in 10 Objects l The Mysteries of Castle Hill House l and more For a full list of talks and charges please go to www.wycombemuseum.org.uk/adult-talks. Please send enquiries to info@wycombemuseum.org or call 01494 957210.
Tasting Histories In addition to the Museum’s Talks programme, we also offer bespoke drinks-based talks packages, ideal for corporate events. l A History of Wycombe in 7 Drinks Take a light-hearted look at the history of Wycombe District and drinking. Experience history presented through seven artefacts and seven historic-style drinks, and get a real taste of history ranging from prehistory to the modern day. l A Tasting History of Gin Explore and experience the history of gin. From Dutch courage and Gin Palaces to the modern gin revival. If you enjoy gin, this evening could be just the tonic for you!
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at Wycombe Museum A Youth Production with
The Repertory Theatre Project Saturday 22 June l 7pm Sunday 23 June l 2pm matinee Additional showings may be available, check website for details Join us for an magical midsummer production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Museum grounds, put on by The Rep Theatre youth theatre group. Bring your own blankets and deckchairs. Refreshments and bar available. Book l Adults £7 or £6.30 for Friends, Child £5 or £4.50 for Friends Group of 4 £20 or £18 for Friends
If you’re interested in taking part: This project is open to all young people aged between 13 and 21 years, with auditions taking place at the Museum on Thursday 25th April from 6pm Fee for participation will be £80. For further details or to confirm a place at the auditions, contact us by email on reptheatreproject@gmail.com or call 07443 460390
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CafÊ and Shop Don’t forget to visit our cafe and shop. Enjoy a range of sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot and cold drinks in a unique environment. Why not pick up a souvenir of your visit or a gift?
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