Event Type : Other

Explore and get messy at Black Park!

Join us in Black Pines Camp for some fun in the woods! We have a variety of activities for your tot to go wild, including the mud kitchen, digging pit, water play, bug hunting, weaving, balancing and more.

What is Tots Go Wild all about?

Tots Go Wild is aimed at children aged 1-5 years (from when they can walk independently till they are in full-time education).

Tots Go Wild takes place on most Fridays during term time throughout the year. Morning sessions run from 10:00-11:30 and afternoon sessions run from 13:00-14:30. We stagger the release of our tickets in line with the start of each new school half-term.

There will be a themed activity each week, plus multiple other activity stations. The sessions are child-led, with the children being encouraged to choose what they would like to do to help them build on their self-esteem, confidence and independence. During October through to May we regularly have a fire.

You can casually book the date(s) you'd like to attend, or block book the full half-term (six sessions) to guarantee a place each week and receive a discount.

We go ahead in all weathers - unless deemed unsafe - so please dress appropriately!

Discover a glorious mix of art in this exciting new exhibition showcasing Bucks artists and craftspeople. 

Come and view this exciting exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and glass. Some artwork is for sale on a first come first served basis so don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy that special piece for yourself or a friend.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 29 April to Saturday 8 July 2023 in our beautiful art gallery.

Explore and get messy at Black Park!

Join us in Black Pines Camp for some fun in the woods! We have a variety of activities for your tot to go wild, including the mud kitchen, digging pit, water play, bug hunting, weaving, balancing and more.

What is Tots Go Wild all about?

Tots Go Wild is aimed at children aged 1-5 years (from when they can walk independently till they are in full-time education).

Tots Go Wild takes place on most Fridays during term time throughout the year. Morning sessions run from 10:00-11:30 and afternoon sessions run from 13:00-14:30. We stagger the release of our tickets in line with the start of each new school half-term.

There will be a themed activity each week, plus multiple other activity stations. The sessions are child-led, with the children being encouraged to choose what they would like to do to help them build on their self-esteem, confidence and independence. During October through to May we regularly have a fire.

You can casually book the date(s) you'd like to attend, or block book the full half-term (six sessions) to guarantee a place each week and receive a discount.

We go ahead in all weathers - unless deemed unsafe - so please dress appropriately!

Discover a glorious mix of art in this exciting new exhibition showcasing Bucks artists and craftspeople. 

Come and view this exciting exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and glass. Some artwork is for sale on a first come first served basis so don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy that special piece for yourself or a friend.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 29 April to Saturday 8 July 2023 in our beautiful art gallery.

A children’s history and craft event inspired by the Chilterns history of lace making. This event is part of our Hidden Hands: Women and Work in the Chilterns exhibition programme, exploring women’s work in the Chilterns in 19th & 20th centuries.

Recommended 4 – 11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help.

Tickets £4 per child. Tickets not needed for accompanying adults. Pre-booking essential.

Sessions last 45 minutes – choose your time slot when you book tickets.

Friends get 10% off. Find out about becoming a Friend here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/become-a-friend

Sessions start at:

• 10.30 – 11.15am
• 11.45am – 12.30pm
• 1.15 – 2pm
• 2.30 – 3.15pm

Book tickets here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/discover-make-threads-and-bobbins

Join in with our first mixed media kids’ art club! Get inspired by the museum’s art collection and create some artworks of your own with some guidance from out workshop leader Angie. Whether you like our watercolour, landscapes, modern art, classical portraits – we’ve got a bit of everything. Take inspiration from our gardens, our collection, or simply use this as a time to set your imagination free!

Bring your own materials or use the museum’s – charcoal, oil pastels, watercolours or anything else.

Best for ages 7 – 14. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.

Tickets £6 per child. Pre-booking essential.

An opportunity for people of all ages to meet socially and share their stories of the past. 

This session is themed on the work of women past and present. Do you have memories of women in your family or community working in cottage craft industries, making lace, straw plait, tambour bead or chair seats? We’d love to hear about it.

Sessions are free, drop-in, and about an hour long.

There’s no need to book, free refreshments are provided, and all are welcome.

Each session will have a different theme.

Saturday - 2 hr session 

Open to all ages from toddlers - 10 yrs 

This is a stay n play session, so a parent/carer will need to stay & accompany child. 

You will get involved in fire management, cooking & tools, mud kitchen, bug hunting, nature crafts plus lots of physical activities.

It's 50 years since the Ridgeway was officially opened as a national trail. Celebrate with us by joining us on Sunday 11th June, you can walk either a 13 mile or 26 miles local route finishing off soaking up the stunning views of Ivinghoe Beacon.

This event was established during the restrictions of lockdown...but with those restrictions came the opportunity to develop a new found appreciation for our local area and the beauty that we are surrounded by!

So join us and Walk Your Ridgeway, exploring the stunning ancient walkway.

13 miles - Wendover (Witchell Pavillion, HP22 6EG)  - Ivinghoe Beacon (Start time 11.30am)

26 miles - Princes Risborough (Whiteleaf Carpark, Peters Lane) to Ivinghoe Beacon via The Hospice of St Francis (Start time 8.15am)

The beautiful 26.2 mile route will start in Princes Risborough and meanders through ancient woodland, and open countryside to Wendover, this is where the Half Marathon route will begin. Both routes will take you through Tring Park and finally onto an impressive finish at Ivinghoe Beacon.

The marathon distance will also include a visit to The Hospice of St Francis to see our wonderful gardens.

Register today!

Snap up the Super Early Bird Prices before its too late!

£14 (standard price £18) for the Half Marathon (13.1mile)

£20 (standard price £24) for the full Marathon distance (26.2 mile)

Your entry fee includes:

Hospice technical t-shirt (optional)

Map

Check List of what to take

Light refreshments at check points

Finishers medal

We'll be asking all walkers to raise a minimum of £46 …..to support such services as our wellbeing team.

Join archivist Daniel Williams to find hidden LGBTQ stories through the Buckinghamshire County Archives.

Archives are where memories are preserved and history is made. Buckinghamshire Archives preserves the county’s memory, but many of the stories it holds remain untold and undiscovered. These ‘hidden stories’ include the lives of LGBTQ people. This presentation will highlight some of the fascinating stories that have already been discovered in other archives, and examine some of the challenges of LGBTQ archival research.

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This talk is free to attend, but with a suggested donation of £5 per person. Donations to the Museum at point of booking or on the event date are much appreciated. Book here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/missing-stories-finding-lgbtq-voices-in-history

This talk was originally given during the Discover Bucks 2021 online Pride Month event series.

‘Sour Cherry Soup’, a new 45 minute one woman show tells the story of the changing landscapes and populations of the Chilterns, as well as how the history of cherries is also the history of Southern England, reflecting the richness of the landscape, past, present and future.

Written by playwright Sara Clifford for the Chalk, Cherries and Chairs Landscape Partnership Scheme, the show has been inspired by real stories of Chilterns people, gathered by Sara at creative workshops and discussions with community groups across the Chilterns. 

The stunning chalk landscape of the Chilterns is crisscrossed by historic pathways, hillforts and burial mounds, full of ancient woodland, hedgerows and chalk streams, with traces of human occupation going back at least 5000 years  – plus the cherry orchards, cultivated by generations of farmers plying the land, a bygone culture literally beneath our feet in the local towns and villages. 

But it’s also a contemporary landscape, a thriving environment that supports busy town populations and diverse communities, as well as glorious walks across the hills and a fragile ecosystem of protected plants and animals. Join us to dive into the Chilterns in a way you may not have experienced before!

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More information and tickets coming soon.

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!

Book tickets for attending children only – adults do not need tickets.

Tiny Talk Time runs every other Friday during Bucks school term time. Summer 2023 dates are:

• Friday 16th June
• Friday 30th June
• Friday 14th July

On alternate weeks we run Fox & Cubs Forest School, an outdoor exploration and self-led play session for 18 month – 5 year olds. Find out more about our Toddler activities by checking our Events listings – you can filter at the top of the page.

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!

Book tickets for attending children only – adults do not need tickets.

Tiny Talk Time runs every other Friday during Bucks school term time. Summer 2023 dates are:

• Friday 16th June
• Friday 30th June
• Friday 14th July

On alternate weeks we run Fox & Cubs Forest School, an outdoor exploration and self-led play session for 18 month – 5 year olds. Find out more about our Toddler activities by checking our Events listings – you can filter at the top of the page.

Explore and get messy at Black Park!

Join us in Black Pines Camp for some fun in the woods! We have a variety of activities for your tot to go wild, including the mud kitchen, digging pit, water play, bug hunting, weaving, balancing and more.

What is Tots Go Wild all about?

Tots Go Wild is aimed at children aged 1-5 years (from when they can walk independently till they are in full-time education).

Tots Go Wild takes place on most Fridays during term time throughout the year. Morning sessions run from 10:00-11:30 and afternoon sessions run from 13:00-14:30. We stagger the release of our tickets in line with the start of each new school half-term.

There will be a themed activity each week, plus multiple other activity stations. The sessions are child-led, with the children being encouraged to choose what they would like to do to help them build on their self-esteem, confidence and independence. During October through to May we regularly have a fire.

You can casually book the date(s) you'd like to attend, or block book the full half-term (six sessions) to guarantee a place each week and receive a discount.

We go ahead in all weathers - unless deemed unsafe - so please dress appropriately!

Discover a glorious mix of art in this exciting new exhibition showcasing Bucks artists and craftspeople. 

Come and view this exciting exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and glass. Some artwork is for sale on a first come first served basis so don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy that special piece for yourself or a friend.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 29 April to Saturday 8 July 2023 in our beautiful art gallery.

The Museum’s summer exhibition Hidden Hands: Women and Work in the Chilterns focuses on the little-known history of the lives of women working in Chilterns traditional crafts. The Woodlanders Lives & Landscapes project volunteers have spent years undertaking research on these women, and how they went about their daily lives.

Take a look with us at the census data and family history research that went into putting together Hidden Hands.

Talk by Keith Spencer, Wycombe Museum & Woodlanders Lives and Landscapes project volunteer.

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This talk is free to attend, but with a suggested donation of £5 per person. Donations to the Museum at point of booking or on the event date are much appreciated. Book here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/data-behind-hidden-hands

Part of our Hidden Hands: Women and Work in the Chilterns exhibition events programme.

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!

Book tickets for attending children only – adults do not need tickets.

Tiny Talk Time runs every other Friday during Bucks school term time. Summer 2023 dates are:

• Friday 16th June
• Friday 30th June
• Friday 14th July

On alternate weeks we run Fox & Cubs Forest School, an outdoor exploration and self-led play session for 18 month – 5 year olds. Find out more about our Toddler activities by checking our Events listings – you can filter at the top of the page.

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!

Book tickets for attending children only – adults do not need tickets.

Tiny Talk Time runs every other Friday during Bucks school term time. Summer 2023 dates are:

• Friday 16th June
• Friday 30th June
• Friday 14th July

On alternate weeks we run Fox & Cubs Forest School, an outdoor exploration and self-led play session for 18 month – 5 year olds. Find out more about our Toddler activities by checking our Events listings – you can filter at the top of the page.

A popular view of the local furniture industry is of male workers in factories, with a centralised and mechanised industry that developed from the 18th century country crafts. 

However, most of these ‘factories’ were in fact small workshops and many of the processes remained handcrafts. Some workers, even into the 20th century, were based in their homes, or in their workshops away from High Wycombe’s town centre. Women workers played a significant part in the industry, although their work has often been overlooked. Join Curator Dr Catherine Grigg for this fresh look at chair making in and around High Wycombe, from the 18th century to the 20th.

This is a longer version of the talk presented by Catherine to the Bucks Local History Network conference in October 2022.    

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This talk is free to attend, but with a suggested donation of £5 per person. Donations to the Museum at point of booking or on the event date are much appreciated. Book here: https://wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/chairmaking-as-a-cottage-industry

Part of our Hidden Hands: Women and Work in the Chilterns exhibition events programme.

Formerly a thriving local cottage industry and now an engaging hobby. Come along to celebrate the fascinating craft of straw plaiting, and have a go yourself.

• Led by Heather Beeson and Veronica Main MBE, the most experienced traditional straw hat plaiter in the U.K.
• Beginner sessions will be running in the AM, intermediate sessions running PM
• Learn about the history and heritage of straw plaiting in Bucks.

More details and tickets available soon.

Image © Veronica Main.

Part of our Hidden Hands: Women and Work in the Chilterns exhibition events programme.