local events

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The following events are organised to be held in and around Fairford Leys

These events are more regular and held in and around Aylesbury:

Farmers' Markets
Aylesbury Farmers' Markets take place in the Market Square between 9.00am and 2.00pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Support local, small-scale producers, and help reduce packaging and transportation of food.

Music at Lunchtime
Classical concerts with mainly professional artists at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury.
Thursdays 12.45 - 1.25pm. £2.50 (£1.50 concs).
Tel: 01296 428518/622238

Queens Park Art Centre
A packed programme of classes and workshops for all ages, plus gallery exhibition.
Tel: 01296 424332/431272
E-mail: qpc@ukonline.co.uk
Website: www.qpc.org/

Waddesdon Manor
A programme of special tours and peeks behind the scenes, including seasonal walks, wine tastings, study days on topics such as wine, royal mistresses and gardens, and musical and theatrical events.
Information line: 01296 6531211
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk

National Trails
A full programme of guided walks, bike rides and horse rides along the Thames and Ridgeway pathways throughout the year.
Tel: 01865 810224

University of the Third Age
The fourth Tuesday of every month at the University of Buckingham. Open meeting of the Buckingham and District branch of the University of the Third Age. No qualifications needed, although members are usually over 50 and retired or semi-retired. Light refreshments. 2.30pm. Admission 50p.
Tel: 01296 813352

Chiltern Writers' Group
On the second Thursday of every month at Wendover Public Library. Talks given by writers, usually local, on any literary or writing subject — novels, journalism, poetry etc. 8pm. Membership or £3 on door.
Tel: 01494 451654

Silverstone Racing Circuit
A whole year's programme of spectacular motorsport events and driving courses for any age and ability. Tel: 01327 857271
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk

Grebe Canal Cruises
90-minute trips along a beautiful stretch of the Grand Union Canal into the Chiltern Hills, via the pretty village of Marsworth. On weekends between April to September, daily during the school holidays. Start at Pitstone Wharf, Pitstone, near Leighton Buzzard.
Adult £4.40; child £2.20; senior citizens £3.80.
Tel: 01296 661920

Haddenham Ceilidhs
On the first Saturday of every month at Haddenham Village Hall. A chance to dance to top quality bands, listen to top quality singers and musicians and watch top quality displays. With a Real Ale bar to assist your enjoyment. No experience needed and two left feet need not be a handicap. Opening times and prices vary according to event. From 5.30pm. Tickets from £7.
Tel: Box Office on 01296 415333


More local events can be found on these web sites:
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Chiltern District Council >>
Aylesbury Vale District Council >>
Wycombe District Council >>

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