Welcome to our Leisure Events Diary

This diary is a guide to some of the leisure events held in and around the Local area including shows, conferences, sporting events and meetings. With hundreds of event listings, you'll never be at a loss for things to do. Every effort is made to ensure the information is correct at time of publishing. We cannot be held responsible for any changes occurring. To avoid disappointment please check with the organisers before setting out.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 12th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Exhibition and Sale of Paintings, Sculptures and pottery

  
  

  Some 300 paintings by local artists will be on Exhibition and offered for sale. Organised by Cookham Arts Club at Pinder Hall, Lower Road, Cookham SL6 9HX. Until Sunday March 14.Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm. Sunday 10am-5pm. Free entry

• Event Date/Time: Fri 12th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Heartbeats - Hedsor Social Club

  
  

  The rock n roll band The Heartbeats perform with DJ Jivin George in Bourne End.
  From 8pm-late. www.justdanze.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Daffodil and Lambs Walk - Waltham Place

  
  

  2pm. Adult cost £6, Children 5-14 £3.  Book via the Estate Office-01628 825517. www.walthamplace.com

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Fiesta de Flamenco

  
  

  Club Hispánico de Bucks presents a Flamenco night with Rosi Reed & her dance troupe, live music, tapas and drinks. Cocktail bar & raffle in support of our charity - a school in Arica, Chile.
  7.45pm. The Fitzwilliam Centre, Old Beaconsfield. £12 non-members, £10 members, £7 children/students inc. show, tapas & drinks. Call 01494 813477 for more information.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Jumble Sale - Burnham

  
  

  Stalls including bric-a-brac, toys, books, clothes at Cornerstone, St Peters Church, Church Street,   SL17HX .  10-11.30am. Admission 20p.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Music

  
  

  Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra concert

  
  

  Performing Strauss, Glazunov and Sibelius. 7.30pm. Eton College School Hall www.wmso.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Rigbys + On Trial, The Anchor, Maidenhead

  
  

  Live music at The Anchor in York Road, Maidenhead from 8.30pm
  Bands playing include The Rigsbys with support from On Trial
  Indie, punk and alternative covers.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Girl Afraid - Jack Wills store, Marlow High Street

  
  

  Windsor and Maidenhead based band Girl Afraid have come out of the woodwork after a 9 month break to play a gig at Jack Wills in Marlow.
  
   

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Mersey Echoes - The Rose & Crown, Sandhurst

  
  

  The Mersey Echoes are an exciting and authentic tribute to the 60's Merseybeat scene, featuring classic hits from The Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and many more. See them at The Rose & Crown, Sandhurst,
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Ladies Pamper Event - Hare Hatch

  
  

  Aromatherapy, cosmetics, jewellery, flowers and more. The "What She Wants" fair is open between 9am and 4pm and entrance and car parking is free. Hare Hatch Sheeplands, near Twyford. www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Earth! - Braywick Nature Centre

  
  

  The earth beneath our feet is essential for our survival - it supports our food production, wildlife habitats and so much more. Join the Rangers for a fun session looking at how earth is made and use microscopes to discover what astonishing life forms may be living in it!  Also make a wormery to take home - please bring an empty 2-litre fizzy drink bottle to this event. Suitable for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 2-4pm. For more information please call 01628 673069. Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227. Cost: Donations

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Music

  
  

  Inspirational Concert - Maidenhead

  
  

  At St. Luke's Church, Norfolk Road at 7.30pm on with Laurie Holloway and students of the music trust.  Tickets £10 in advance from 01628 784618 or at the door - to include a glass of wine.
  Laurie Holloway piano, Dave Olney Bass and Harold Fisher on drums.   Presenter Wil Torrent.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Spring Fair at Marlow Methodist Church

  
  

  An array of stalls selling gifts and treats for Mothering Sunday and Easter plus cake stall. From 10am.
  www.marlowmethodistchurch.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Rotary Club: Annual Youth Concert

  
  

  Rotary Club of Marlow presents its Annual Youth Concert with the High Wycombe Youth Orchestra
   All Saints Church, The Causeway, Marlow. 7.30 pm. Tickets £ 10.Adults, children free. Tickets on sale at Marlow Information Centre or from John Asplin 01628 484724/ Lance Slater 01628 484323 / Peter Bailey 01628 476610.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Embroidery workshop

  
  

  Felt Underneath - with Joanna O'Neill.  10am-4pm. £30. Contact Pauline Johnson 01618 829242
  paulinejon@aol.com

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee morning and bake sale for Haiti

  
  

  All Saints Church in Dedworth, Windsor between 10am and 2pm in the church hall. The proceeds from this event will go to UNICEF for their Haiti Earthquake Appeal. www.allsaintschurchwindsor.co.uk/ 
  There will also be a hair dresser on site to cut your hair in exchange for a donation to charity and a raffle will take place with some very generous prizes including dinner, bed & breakfast vouchers for selected hotels courtesy of the Guoman Thistle Hotel Group.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Grand Jumble Sale - Charvil

  
  

  Three Charvil choirs are joining forces at Charvil Village Hall. Doors open at 2pm. Admission 20p. Refreshments will be available. Charvil Girls' Choir, Tapestry and Charvil Voices are all taking part in the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition and are fund-raising to help pay for coaches. For more information, please contact 0118 9340589

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Frankie The Fish - Bracknell

  
  

  Pub rockers Frankie The Fish are playing at The Running Horse, Bracknell.
  Expect anything and everything from Van Morrison to the Pistols, from Hendrix to the Clash from and The Temptations to ZZ Top.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Cookie and the Blue Jays - Hedsor Social Club

  
  

  The band will play live Fifties and Sixties music at Hedsor Social Club, Bourne End.
  8.30-11.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 13th March

  Gigs

  
  

  The Rigsbys - The Anchor, Maidenhead

  
  

  A night of indie, punk and alternative covers with band The Rigsbys and support act On Trial. In York Road from 8.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Broken Jaws + Golden Tanks - Cellar Bar, Bracknell

  
  

  Maidenhead hardcore metal band Broken Jaws will be performing with Slough-based Golden Tanks at Cellar Bar in Bracknell from 8pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Mother's Day craft - Basildon Park NT

  
  

  Creative craft sessions. 11am-5pm. Family trails., build their own.  FREE entry for mothers. Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR, Details: 0118 984 3040 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Community Events

  
  

  MDCC Cycling Reliability Trials.

  
  

  Starts from Braywick Sports Ground car park from 8.45am. Groups with speeds ranging from 13-18mph.  GPS routes available in advance.  100kms distance. Just turn up or contact Peter Bell on 01628 636 122 or www.maidenheadcc.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Community Events

  
  

  FREE entry for Mothers - Cliveden NT

  
  

  Plus FREE cake for Mothers.  The garden, gift shop and Orangery are open from 11am-5pm. Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead.  Tel: 01628 605069. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/localtoyou

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Mother's Day - Valley Gardens

  
  

  Horse drawn carriage rides in the Royal Landscape Gardens, Englefield Green, starting and finshing at the Obelisk in Valley Gardens (free entry). Free garden entry for mothers to Savill Gardens. Englwwwtheroyallandscape.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Longridge Splash Challenge 2010

  
  

  4k Fun Run through mud and water with obstacles — a challenge but great fun!!  Are you up for the Challenge? Held at Longridge, Quarry wood Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RE. Registration from 9am. Race Start 10am. Entrance £10 minimum plus sponsorship. Contact Alison Crook, Event Manager on 01628 483252 or email Alison.crook@longridge-uk.org Sign up online www.longridge-uk.org

• Event Date/Time: Sun 14th March

  Gigs

  
  

  BrokenJaws – Cellar Bar, Bracknell

  
  

  BrokenJaws mixes the old punk sound of early hardcore, which is not only familiar but well respected among hardcore fans, with the down-tuned chug and brutality of the more recent and fast growing hardcore style to create an energetic and exciting sound.
  Appearing at the Cellar Bar in Bracknell at 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Mon 15th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow Society Talk - Hurley

  
  

  "Hurley" by Jeff Griffiths. 7.30pm. Liston Hall, Garden Room. £2 for non-members. ww.marlowsociety.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Broken Jaws - Nags Head, Wycombe

  
  

  Maidenhead metal band Broken Jaws + support at the Nags Head in Wycombe from 8pm
  
  

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Wake up to Spring Cliveden NT

  
  

  Guided walk around the garden. 2pm. Free (normal admission fees apply). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thamesandsolentevents 01628 605069.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 16th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 17th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Open Mic - Hobgoblin, Maidenhead

  
  

  Fortnightly open mic nights at The Hobgoblin in Maidenhead. Singers, bands, comedians, magicians and just about anybody with a talent can come along. Performers can use the resident guitarist for accompaniment in musical performances if organiser Carly Kenny is told in advance. Performers to arrive about 7pm. Open mic from 9pm

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Ladies Pamper evening - Cippenham

  
  

  Various treatments are available including ; threading, mini-massages, reflexology, facials plus much more. 6.15-10pm.  There is a creche available from 6.25-7.30pm which MUST be pre-booked
  Entraance £3, treatments extra.Cippenham Infants School.  01628-604732.
  
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 18th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Pirates, Pelicans and Potoos, an RSPB illustrated talk

  
  

  Chris Ward takes us on a journey through West Mexico. See the huge variety of resident birds and North American migrants. Open to all. Admission £2. Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Maidenhead.
  7.30pm. www.eastberksrspb.org.uk/ Contact: Gerry Studd   01494 715609.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Amber – a closer look

  
  

  An illustrated talk by Kit Brownlee  -  fossil hunter and light microscopist . King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, SL5 8PD.  Organised by the Wildlife Trust   (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire ). 7.45pm – 10pm. £2.50 on the door, to include refreshments. Children age 14+ welcome.www.bbowt.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Tiger Lilly + support - Jagz, Ascot

  
  

  Slough singer Tiger Lilly will bring her brand of pop rock 'with a twist of lemon' to Jagz in Ascot from 8pm.
  She will be supported by Sophie Henderson, Patrick Johnson and Josh Cleaver.
  

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th March

  Community Events

  
  

  British Leisure Show - Windsor Racecourse

  
  

  You can discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors, with a range of products and activities to see, try and buy.  Includes cars and bikes, caravan and camping, boats, holiday homes and extreme sports.  Royal Windsor Racecourse. Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor. Family £20, Adult £10, child £5 www.britishleisureshow.com

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Continental Market - Maidenhead

  
  

  High Street, Maidenhead. Details: 01628 796128. www.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 19th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Days Of Last presents - The Firestation, Windsor

  
  

  Music promotor Days Of Last presents one of its monthly nights of music at The Firestation in Windsor.
  Music from Feed The Rhino, a new band making a buzz in London. 
  Supporting are local bands: Desolate Earth, Maidenhead metal band; Golden Tanks from Reading; Slough-based a Sailors Grave
  Music from 7pm. Tickets on the door.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Wycombe Swan Theatre Open Day

  
  

  At the Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe. 10am. Family fun day with tours, demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day. Free. 01494 512000; www.wycombeswan.co.uk<

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Art Exhibition, Craft Gift & Food Fair - Juniper Hill School

  
  

  Original Art Pieces from a range of local artists including ceramics, glass, textiles,photographs, hand-made jewellery pluscraft, gift and food stalls.  Plus junior art galler (ages 5-11) from the children at Juniper Hill School. and workshops for kids. 11-5pm. Entrance £1, Under 16s free. Details:Art Exhibition -Helen Cam 07769 940776, Craft, Gift & Food Stalls -Sally Adams 07787 304919.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee Morning - Maidenhead

  
  

  St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church  with all the usual stalls. From 10am.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  British Leisure Show - Windsor Racecourse

  
  

  You can discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors, with a range of products and activities to see, try and buy.  Includes cars and bikes, caravan and camping, boats, holiday homes and extreme sports.  Royal Windsor Racecourse. Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor. Family £20, Adult £10, child £5 www.britishleisureshow.com

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Good as New Sale - Bourne End

  
  

  Sale of quality clothes, accessories and books - 10am-12pm. Enjoy a coffee, chat and a browse. St Marks Church Hall, Station Road, Bourne End. Contact-Jane Cottrell, 07740 195941  
  www.stmarksbourneend.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Continental Market - Maidenhead

  
  

  High Street, Maidenhead. Details: 01628 796128. www.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Gigs

  
  

  No Made Sense – Blue’s Loft, High Wycombe

  
  

  No Made Sense is a trio of guys from Maidenhead who have recently been signed to Basick Records and won Reading's band completion, beating off 80 other groups from across Berkshire.
  Progressive / experimental / rock.
  Performing at Blue's Loft in High Wycombe at 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  Gigs

  
  

  The Quotes – The Spinning Wheel, London

  
  

  Rock band The Quotes first formed in late 2006, bringing to the table an incomparably fresh sound teamed with catchy lyrics and a collaboration of vocals.
  Performing at The Spinning Wheel, London, from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 20th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Pedro - Hedsor Social Club, Bourne End

  
  

  The top Country and Western singer Pedro will perform in Hedsor Road from 8-11.30pm.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Making Science Fun - Black Park

  
  

  Celebrate National Science Week and have a go at fun experiments and challenges at the activity stall near Café San Remo. Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Slough.10am-2pm. 01753 511060; buckscc.gov.uk/countryparks.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Sport Relief Mile - Braywick Park

  
  

  Family day with a bouncy castle, face painting, arts and crafts and more. 12.30-4.30pmEnter the 1, 3 or 6 mile events online on www.sportrelief.com/the-mile/maidenhead-braywick-park-mile. Entry fee: adults £5, under 16s £2, family £12. Braywick Road, Maidenhead.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Art Exhibition, Craft Gift & Food Fair - Juniper Hill School

  
  

  Original Art Pieces from a range of local artists including ceramics, glass, textiles,photographs, hand-made jewellery pluscraft, gift and food stalls.  Plus junior art galler (ages 5-11) from the children at Juniper Hill School. and workshops for kids. 11-4pm. Entrance £1, Under 16s free. Details:Art Exhibition -Helen Cam 07769 940776, Craft, Gift & Food Stalls -Sally Adams 07787 304919.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Music

  
  

  Classical concert - Norden Farm

  
  

  The concert will feature soprano Rebecca Van Den Berg and pianist Marek  Reuszczyinski. Songs will include pieces by Rachmaninov, Bernstein and Copland. The event has been organised to raise money for the Lich Gate Trust in Bray. The Sunday lunchtime recital will be start at 1pm.  Tickets available from Bray Hair Studio in Bray High Street or from Graham Barker on 07803 896003.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  British Leisure Show - Windsor Racecourse

  
  

  You can discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors, with a range of products and activities to see, try and buy.  Includes cars and bikes, caravan and camping, boats, holiday homes and extreme sports.  Royal Windsor Racecourse. Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor. Family £20, Adult £10, child £5 www.britishleisureshow.com/ 

   

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Walk: On Location at Burnham Beeches

  
  

  Join us for a gentle stroll through one of the most popular filming locations in the country. Come along and see where several scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were shot recently and visit many other famous locations (dating back to 1945) throughout this ancient woodland. Dogs are welcome but should be on leads if requested. Booking required 01753 647358. Afternoon walk for two hours.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Car Boot Sale - Marlow

  
  

  At Great Marlow School, Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1JE. Organised by Friends of Great Marlow  School. 9am-12pm. £1 entrance fee before 9am (50p after) Refreshments available.
  Inside if raining. Details: Sarah on 07590489618 or Bernie on 07986681085.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow Duathlon

  
  

  The 2010 event will take place at Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow.  Starts 9am. Involves 7km Run – 25km Bike – 7km Run. www.marlowstriders.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Saxon & Viking Wallingford

  
  

  With Marlow Archaeological Society.  Talk by Judy Dewey. Judy, who is the Hon. Curator of Wallingford Museum, will tell us about the need for the massive defences of the royal Saxon burgh at Wallingford their significance, and some of the town’s early Royal and social history.  All Saints Church Hall, The Causeway, Marlow. 8pm. £3.50 (£2.50 MAS members) Free refreshments
  www.marlowarchaeology.org

• Event Date/Time: Sun 21st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Mammoth Indoor Table Top Sale - Braywick

  
  

  10am-1pm at WAMDSAD,  Braywick Road Sports Ground Maidenhead.  Details: 07503 122 122. www.wamdsad.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 22nd March

  Community Events

  
  

  Brilliant Brass Rubbing - Wycombe Museum

  
  

  Free, drop-in event. Choose from a wide range of replica brasses including medieval knights in armour, costumed ladies and Tudor kings and queens. Instructions given and all materials provided. 01494 421895. 2-4pm. Priory Avenue, High Wycombe www.wycombe.gov.uk

• Event Date/Time: Mon 22nd March

  Community Events

  
  

  Concert for Haiti - Bray

  
  

  Bray Guides Showtime. The proceeds will be split between Haiti Guides and our Centenary Meadow Project. Raffle, Refreshments etc. will be available. Bray Village Hall, Entry £1, 6.15pm. 01628 627255

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd March

  Community Events

  
  

  Wake up to Spring Cliveden NT

  
  

  Guided walk around the garden. 2pm. Free (normal admission fees apply). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thamesandsolentevents 01628 605069.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd March

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 23rd March

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Rotaract Club social evening

  
  

  At Que Pasa, King Street, Maidenhead.  Non-members welcome.  Call Lisa Hunter 07876 341334 for more details.  http://www.rotaract-thames-valley.org.uk/maidenhead

• Event Date/Time: Wed 24th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Creating sporting opportunities in every community

  
  

  With Jennie Price, Chief Executive of Sport England. Free. Owen Harris Lecture Theatre 1, High Wycombe Campus, HP11 2JZ.5.30pm light refreshments, 6-7pm lecture. Talk about the importance of community engagement through sport.  Bookings online at:  www. bucks.ac.uk/public_lectures

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Iron Age Hillforts of Marlow and Taplow

  
  

  For Archaeology in Marlow by Dr Paul Tubb. Dr Tubb will discuss recent discoveries regarding Danesfield Hillfort,  Medmenham Hillford and Taplow Court. Dr Tubb is a landscape archaeologist, a tutor at Bristol University and teaches continuing education courses. 8pm. Garden Room, Liston Hall, Marlow. Members £2.50 non members £3.50. No booking required 01628 481792.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: Fact and Folklore - Local trees

  
  

  With Twyford & Ruscombe Horticultural Association by Chris Howkins, Tree Expert and Author.  8pm at St Mary’s Church Centre, Station Rd, Twyford RG10 9NT.  Members £1, Visitors very welcome £2, Light Refreshments inc.   Details at www.trha.org.uk or 01189402116.

• Event Date/Time: Thu 25th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Chigurh – The Monto Water Rats, London

  
  

  Acoustic/alternative four-piece similar to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. With ‘decent tracks, no filler, no manufactured rubbish, just pure alternative progressive rock to the core’.
  Performing at the Monto Water Rats, London, from 8.15pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Jemma Willard - Jagz, Ascot

  
  

  Reading singer/songwriter Jemma Willard will be singing at Jagz in Ascot from 8pm.
  Her music succeeds in capturing her private angst in a series of songs that are by turn rousing guitar driven rock, folksy ballads, and high-production grooves.
  Tickets £5.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Open mic night - Norden Farm, Maidenhead

  
  

  Singers, songwriters and acoustic musicians are invited to showcase their talent at Norden Farm, Maidenhead.
  Take part or listen to acoustic sets, and then chat with the performers in the bar after – an opportunity to hear some great talent in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
  

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th March

  Gigs

  
  

  Gabriella Ellis - Cafe de Paris, London

  
  

  Gabriella Ellis from Marlow will be singing at Cafe de Paris in London. Her last gig before heading off on a mini tour of New York!

• Event Date/Time: Fri 26th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Marlow-Maidenhead Passengers‘ Association AGM

  
  

  At Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. 8pm. Speaker: Anthony Smith, Chief Executive of Passenger Focus plus senior managers from First Great Western and Chiltern Railways non-members welcome.  www.mmpa.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  WESTBEX 2010 Stamp and Postcard Fair

  
  

  The Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL. From 10am to 4pm. 23 dealers will be present
  www.tdps.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Nearly new Sale - Emmer Green

  
  

  Organised by Reading Twins Plus Club , 11am-12.30pm.  St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Road, Emmer Green, RG4 8RA. 50p entry per adult.  Cakes and refreshments available.
  A range of clothing, toys and equipment for a variety of ages will be available.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Campaign 1945 - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  The museum opens again for the season. Meet 1940s soldiers. Admission: adults £7.50, children 5-16 £5, family £22. 10am-5pm. Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles. 01494 872163; www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  MusicGigs

  
  

  The Department - The Bramshill Hunt, Arborfield

  
  

  The band made up of fire service staff and friends, The Department will be playing covers at The Bramshill Hunt, Arborfield  at 8.30pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Padstones Bridge Evening

  
  

  Friendly evening of Bridge and delicious Supper with prizes, bar, raffle and  Auction of Promises. Beginners and improvers welcome.  All proceeds to  Padstones - a charity that supports young homeless.  The Colston Hall, GX Memorial Centre, Gerrards Cross. £20 per person.  
  01494 520584 or email info@blinkgroup.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  The Art of Portraiture - Cookham

  
  

  A practical two-hour demonstration for aspiring artists.  Robert Cordingley will show how to go about getting the best out of portraits, using a model and giving a step by step demonstration. Elizabeth House Gallery Station Hill, Cookham SL6 9BS. 10.30am.  Tickets £10 (including tea/coffee) from 01628 819224

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Music

  
  

  Spring Concert - Taplow

  
  

  Featuring Ascot Brass with Duo Ricercare[Recorder and Guitar].  At St Nicolas Parish Church,Taplow. 7.30pm.  Tickets £10 [from the Church].

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Taplow Choirs concert

  
  

  St Mary's Church, Datchet. 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults £10, children £5, under fives free.  Available from eventsstmarysdatchet@googlemail.com  or  01753  580467

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Community Events

  
  

  “Simply Worship” with live vocal and band

  
  

  Psalms Project is made up of talented and gifted musicians & singers, from different churches from in and around the area. St Michaels Church, Whitby Road, Slough Sl1 7DW.7pm. Cost: over 12's  £4 on the door.  Everybody Welcome. Free parking and refreshments on sale. Information: 07769 685 662

• Event Date/Time: Sat 27th March

  Gigs

  
  

  The Quotes – Finnegans Wake, London

  
  

  Rock band The Quotes first formed in late 2006, bringing to the table an incomparably fresh sound teamed with catchy lyrics and a collaboration of vocals.
  Performing at Finnegans Wake, London, from 8pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Campaign 1945 - Chiltern Open Air Museum

  
  

  The museum opens again for the season. Meet 1940s soldiers. Admission: adults £7.50, children 5-16 £5, family £22. 10am-5pm. Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles. 01494 872163; www.coam.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Table-top Sale

  
  

  Organised by Boyne Hill Altwood Scout Group, Back of Altwood School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead. 
  Set-up at 8.30am, sale starts at 9am until 1pm. Cost £5 per table, entrance 50p adults kids free. Details: Lisa on 07775 920416.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th March

  Music

  
  

  Spring Concert - Wycombe Swan

  
  

  Spring Concert  featuring Anna Markland as the soloist for  Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor and a performance of Karl Jenkins ‘Armed Man’.  Held jointly with Princes Risborough Music Society, accompanied by Cygnus Orchestra of London, conducted by Christopher Grant. 7.30-10pm.  £15 stalls and circle, £12 upper circle available from 07976 848002 or from Theatre Box Office: 01494 512000.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Cat Protection Spring Fayre

  
  

  Holyport Memorial Hall, Moneyrow Green.  1.30-4pm. 50p adults, 20p children. Grand Draw, handmade gift sets, tombola plus regular stalls, books, bric-a-brac, nearly new and new clothes, jewellery and toiletries . Teas and light refreshments.  All money raised will be used to help rescue unwanted and stray cats and kittens in the Maidenhead area. www.maidenhead.cats.org.uk/index.asp?m=events

• Event Date/Time: Sun 28th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Table top sale - Altwood

  
  

  Organised by Boyne Hill Altwood Scout Group.  At theScout Hut, Back of Altwood School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PU. £5 per table.  Set-up from 8.30am, sale 9am-12pm. Entrance: 50p adults free for children. Info:  Lisa 07775 920416.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 30th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Beaconsfield Chartered Market

  
  

  Traditional market with over 25 different stalls.it is held in the Old Town from 8am- 3pm. Free car parking.

• Event Date/Time: Tue 30th March

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Rotaract Club social evening

  
  

  At Noodle Nation, King Street, Maidenhead.  Non-members welcome.  Call Lisa Hunter 07876 341334 for more details.  http://www.rotaract-thames-valley.org.uk/maidenhead

• Event Date/Time: Wed 31st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Yummy Mummy Makeover

  
  

  Enjoy a makeover at the Magnet leisure Centre, Maidenhead. 7.30pm. Organised by VIE at home in aid of CLIC Sargent.  £1 donation. Call Helen Discombe on 07882 918715 to book your place.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 31st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: London Oddities

  
  

  A talk by Sally Botwright for members of Maidenhead Archaeological & Historical Society. 7.30pm
  King George VI Club. Details from 01628 635156.

• Event Date/Time: Wed 31st March

  Community Events

  
  

  Talk: St Kilda

  
  

  Berkshire Ornithological Club welcomes Graham Wren to give a talk on the bird-dependent life of the former inhabitants, and the spectacular sea-bird colonies still to be found on the remote archipelago of St. Kilda. 8pm in the URS buildings, Whiteknights,  Reading University. Doors open at 7.15 pm. Members free, non-members £2. Visitors welcome. Contact Ray Reedman  0118 9864338 www.berksoc.org.uk