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Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy – A lesson in navigating life, parenthood & grief

"Mad About The Boy" continues the story of Bridget Jones, now in her 50s. After the events of the previous films, Bridget, played by Renée Zellweger, is trying to navigate the challenges of single parenthood, modern dating, and her career. Despite her initial struggles with love and confidence, she finds herself entangled with a younger…

February 27, 2025

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Angela Davis, Annie Lennox and Sharon Van Etten to headline Royal Albert Hall’s programme in support of International Women’s Day

Legendary activist Angela Davis, acclaimed singer-songwriters Annie Lennox and Sharon Van Etten, and world-renowned composer Anoushka Shankar will headline the Royal Albert Hall in the week around International Women’s Day, alongside world championship women’s boxing, and Barbie The Movie: In Concert with an all-female orchestra. Matthew Todd, Director of Programming at the Royal Albert Hall, said:…

February 25, 2025

Arts & Culture Attractions & Days Out

Roald Dahl Museum has a peachy time in store for visitors this summer

Visitors to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden are in for a peachy time this summer as the leisure attraction gears up to celebrate one of Roald Dahl’s best-loved books, James and the Giant Peach (Saturday 20 July – Sunday 1 September). The visitor attraction, set over two floors and featuring artefacts…

May 5, 2024

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WI – More than jam and Jerusalem

The Women’s Institute, (or the WI as it’s more fondly known) is alive and thriving across the country and very much so in this part of the Chilterns. New wave WI's like Amersham Angels WI have a mixed age group and are very far from the Jam and Jerusalem stereotype. They're attracting an impressive range…

March 17, 2023

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Grammy award-winning Jules Buckley returns to Aylesbury to lead former students’ tribute concert in memory of inspirational bandleader and mentor Nick Care

The double Grammy award-winning Jules Buckley makes a return to his hometown Aylesbury to join more than 100 former students of the late Nick Care – the inspirational and international award-winning bandleader, musician and educator of Aylesbury Music Centre for 30 years – for a spectacular tribute concert in his memory at the Waterside Theatre…

January 22, 2023

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MAJESTY: 70 GLORIOUS YEARS by Matthew Haydn Jeanes

Sometimes we spot something on socials that needs sharing, deserves sharing, must be shared! This just popped up on a friend's Fb and we had to ensure you see it too! This stunning painting of HM The Queen is by the very talented Matthew Haydn Jeanes. Having worked as an illustrator for Disney and Hallmark on…

April 10, 2022

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Chesham Museum and Chesham Grammar School’s Instagram project gets off to a flying start!

Chesham Museum might not have a permanent address at the moment, but it is still working hard to engage new audiences with Chesham’s rich cultural heritage. Recently, the museum has taken on two new volunteers - Millie Harrison and Kit Antrobus - who have launched Chesham Museum’s first ever Instagram page. Millie and…

April 8, 2022

Arts & Culture From the Editor's Desk

Is there life for Bond after Daniel Craig?

When I was very young, my mother gave me a set of books written by Ian Fleming. I think I had watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and wanted to continue my journey. Only this took me off down a route of international espionage rather than a Bavarian castle. The books had belonged to my father…

October 10, 2021

Arts & Culture Attractions & Days Out Family

What’s on at Waddesdon

Halloween Sat 23 – Sun 31 Oct 2021 With spooky afternoon teas, a woodland trail and the chance to explore after dark, Waddesdon is the perfect place for a family day out this October half-term. Normal grounds admission. Additional activity charges apply The Cryptid Safari Halloween trail Sat 23 – Sun 31 Oct 2021, 10am-5pm Follow the path and encounter…

September 10, 2021

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Tom Cruise returns as Maverick after more than 30 years – Top Gun

In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, Tom Cruise is back on screen to reprise his role as the famous military pilot Maverick from 1986's cinema hit ‘Top Gun’, after more than 30 years. The sequel portrays Maverick as he enters his fourth decade of service, still working with the US Navy as one of their ace aviators. The embodiment…

September 9, 2021

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Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy – A lesson in navigating life, parenthood & grief

Angela Davis, Annie Lennox and Sharon Van Etten to headline Royal Albert Hall’s programme in support of International Women’s Day

Roald Dahl Museum has a peachy time in store for visitors this summer

WI – More than jam and Jerusalem

Grammy award-winning Jules Buckley returns to Aylesbury to lead former students’ tribute concert in memory of inspirational bandleader and mentor Nick Care

MAJESTY: 70 GLORIOUS YEARS by Matthew Haydn Jeanes

Chesham Museum and Chesham Grammar School’s Instagram project gets off to a flying start!

Is there life for Bond after Daniel Craig?

What’s on at Waddesdon

Tom Cruise returns as Maverick after more than 30 years – Top Gun