Disability art exhibition
Monday, 19th October – Friday, 27th November at All Saints Church, a special lino prints exhibition by artist Rachel Holdforth (wobblygoose.com), ‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’, previously displayed at Leicester Cathedral. Free entry.
Festival of the Senses
Saturday, 24th October, 11am - 7pm at the Brunel Engine Shed. An indoor arts and culture event aimed at people with SEND and their families. Free entry. Follow this link for free tickets!
Wycombe Wanderers vs Burton Albion
Saturday, 31st October, 3pm at Adams Park. Tickets cost just £1 for under 15’s.
Sunday Markets in the High Street
Sundays, 1st November, 6th December (the Christmas edition) and 7th February (the ‘Wyrd’ edition), 11am - 4pm. A creative mix of local artisan jewellers, bakers, candle makers, fashion designers and much more. Come and explore!
‘First Friday’
Fridays, 6th November, 4th December and 5th February, 5 - 7pm in the Guildhall area then ‘to & fro your own way’. The town centre comes alive for unexpected creativity, cultural events and merriment, just for a couple of hours after work, so you can come and enjoy before heading off for the rest of your evening.
Indie book fair at Patch
Saturday, 7th November, 10am - 3pm. Come to the Reading Room at Patch in Queen Victoria Road to discover independently published authors and their work.
High Wycombe Society talk
Saturday, 7th November, 2.30 - 4pm. At Trinity United Reformed Church, a free talk about the history of the A40. It was a Roman road that linked London to north Wales, passing through the centre of our town.
Select Comedy nights
Thursday, 12th November and 10th December, 7.30pm. In the Reading Room at Patch in Queen Victoria Road, tickets cost £10.
Christmas Lights Switch-On and Makers’ Market
Saturday, 14th November, 11am at Patch (includes a donkey!), then from 12noon-7pm the whole town centre comes alive with entertainment stages, live music, Christmas carols, craft and gift stalls and family activities. All free to attend and lots of surprises, thanks to the High Wycombe BID Company.
Sound Bath with Annalisa
Sunday, 15th November, 4pm at Patch in Queen Victoria Road.
‘Ceilidh the Musical’
Wednesday, 18th - Sunday, 22nd November at the Old Town Hall. Tickets from the Wycombe Swan theatre trafalgartickets.com.
AuDacity: neurodiversity support group
Thursday, 19th November, 6.30pm. Free workshop with Lauren, in the Patch Reading Room in Queen Victoria Road.
‘Winter Wanderland’ Christmas Market
Sunday, 22nd November. At Adams Park, the return of the winter market offering food, drink and gift stalls supporting local, independent businesses.
The Choir Of Man
Tuesday, 24th - Saturday, 28th November at the Wycombe Swan theatre. Fresh from its hugely popular run in the West End. Tickets from trafalgartickets.com.
Advent Carol Service
Sunday, 29th November, 5pm at All Saints church in the town centre.
‘Create your happy’ wreath making
Thursday, 3rd December, 7pm. Get your front door ready for Christmas at Patch Reading Room in Queen Victoria Road.
High Wycombe Society Christmas Social
Saturday, 12th December, 2.30 - 4pm at Trinity United Reformed church. Includes free mulled wine and mince pies, plus a talk entitled A Walk Down Memory Lane (as seen from the 1990s). All are most welcome, no need to book in advance.
Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice & Top Notes Choir concert
Saturday, 12th December, 7.30pm at All Saints church. Featuring individual choir and joint Christmas pieces as well as the usual audience participation carols. Tickets cost £15 (less for concessions) and can be purchased on the door.
Wycombe Wanderers Santa Dash
Sunday, 13th December. A 2.5km or 5km run, with the final part around the pitch at Adams Park. Raising vital funds for Florence Nightingale Hospice and Wycombe Wanderers Foundation. For more information, please email community@wwfc.com or call 01494 455736.
Mayor’s Carol Service
Sunday, 13th December, 5pm at All Saints church in the town centre.
Christmas Tree Festival
Thursday, 17th – Wednesday, 23rd December at All Saints Church. A stunning display of trees decorated by local charities, schools and other organisations. Open to all.
Christmas Eve and Midnight Mass
Thursday, 24th December at All Saints Church there will be 4pm Crib Service and 11.30pm Midnight Mass. At St Augustine’s RC Church, there will be 11.30pm Christmas carols followed by Midnight Mass. All are welcome.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Leicester City
Friday, 1st January, 3pm at Adams Park. A big match, not to be missed, and something of a New Year tradition. Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, freeze off the festive fog and support our local football team!
Wyrd Wycombe
Sunday, 7th February. A parade in the High Street, music and morris dancing, live arts and a dramatic reconstruction of a battle between the ‘Wycombe Wyrm’ and a knight in armour. Put it in your diaries NOW - this may be the highlight of the whole year! Brilliantly organised by Wycombe Creatives – see page 35 for more details.
