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WHAT'S ON - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 2009
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| Buckinghamshire whats on diary. Find out about days out in Bucks. Email details of events you are holding in and around Buckinghamshire by clicking on ADD AN EVENT There is no charge for this. |
MARCH
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Sat14th / 15th -ANNUAL MOONRAKER CHARITY WALK
Langley and Iver Rotary Club's 26th Annual Moonraker overnight orienteering charity walk.
Teams start out from the control point at Whiteleaf Picnic area near Monks Risborough from 19.00
A 10 mile sponsored walk through the Chilterns - entrants have to answer a set of questions to find their route.
The walk will take a maximum of 6 hours and is supported by several check points,
first aid being provided by St Johns Ambulance and radio communication by Raynet.
For details: Tel 01753862713or email: moonraker2009@yahoo.com
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Sat 14th -OPEN GARDEN
Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens - Unique 20-acre Grade II registered garden constructed 1934-9.
Rock and water gardens, sunken colonnade, rose garden incl 500 individual gated gardens.
Spring garden, bulbs, wisteria, rhododendrons. Recently completed £1m renovation
Admission £3.50, Children free Open for charity.
Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, Buckinghamshire SL2 4NZ
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Sun 15th -ORIENTEERING
South Midlands Orienteering Club - orienteering at the Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes
Suitable for both beginners and more experienced orienteers and runners.
If you haven’t tried orienteering before someone will be available to explain the basics
and point you in the right direction.
No special equipment is needed and just wear what you would for a walk (or run) in the park.
Start anytime between 10:00 and 12:00. Courses close at 13:00. Individuals and Families £3.
Groups containing more than 2 adults £5. SMOC members receive a £1 rebate. Extra maps £1 -map swap free
Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 6AA
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Fri 20th - INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY HISTORY
Have you ever wanted to know more about who you are? Are you keen to find out more about your family history
but don’t know where to start? Join archivist Christopher Low from the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies
and discover how to research your past. Tea and coffee provided.
12:30pm - 1:30pm. £3.50, book in advance. Contact 01494 421895
Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6PX
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Sun 22nd - HISTORICAL HOBBLE
Discover more about Milton Keynes’ brick kilns and local heritage. £1/person. Booking essential: 01908 255379.
10.00-11.30 Meet in the car park, Marsh Drive Memorial Hall, Great Linford, Milton Keynes Bucks
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Sat 28th - THE BIG YELLOW WALK
Children and their parents are invited to join us at the West Wycombe Estate for our Big Yellow Walk
for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The walk will take place in the grounds of the West Wycome Estate and finish
at the Hellfire Caves. It will take around one and a half hours and include a fancy dress competition
with the theme ’Yellow’ and a family quiz. Adults £10. Children over 5 £5. Target sponsorship of £15.
15:30-17:30 West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 3AJ
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Sun 29th - OPEN GARDEN
A late Georgian house (not open) surrounded by 3-acre garden of year-round interest.
Walled garden, small ornamental canal and rill with gazebo, lovely herbaceous borders with some unusual plants,
topiaried trees and wide lawns. Winding walks through old orchard and over ancient bowling green.
Admission £3.50, Children free Open for charity.
Chesham Bois House, Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6DF
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