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Children & Family

Children finish for the end of term

Children finish for the end of term — brought to you by Green Ridge Primary Academy and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 JulGreen Ridge Primary Academy(2.7mi)

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Community

Y6 Leavers Assembly for parents/carers

Green Ridge Primary Academy has got Y6 Leavers Assembly for parents/carers pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul15:30Green Ridge Primary Academy(2.7mi)

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Dance

Around £10

Wednesday Ceroc In Stoke Mandeville

Midweek magic happens every Wednesday at Eskdale Community Centre in Stoke Mandeville. If you’re looking for something fun, social, and a little bit different for your Wednesday evening, modern jive is the answer. Beginners are always welcome — our 7:30pm class will have you partner dancing from your very first night. No experience and no partner required. The intermediate class follows for regular dancers looking to level up, and then it’s freestyle until 10:30pm to enjoy the music and practise your moves. Wednesday nights at Stoke Mandeville have a lovely relaxed vibe — it’s the kind of evening where everyone dances with everyone and newcomers are made to feel right at home. Eskdale Community Centre, Eskdale Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5UJ Every Wednesday, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Just £10 on the door Save with an Easy Rider card — £80 for 10 entries, valid at any BedsBucks class night. New to BedsBucks? Ask about our 6-4-3 offer: 6 entries for just £30. First time? Just come along — you’ll love it.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Stoke Mandeville Community Centre(2mi)

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Community

Saul Picado

Saul Picado returns for a solo performance with pieces by Poulenc, Schnittke and Schumann.

Thu 23 JulAylesbury Lunchtime Music(0.4mi)

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Community

Around £7

Saul Picado

Key information for concert goers

Thu 23 Jul13:45Aylesbury Lunchtime Music(0.4mi)

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Live Music

Live Music from Blackmore | July

Live music from Blackmore More information to follow soon.

Sat 25 JulThe Russell Arms(4.2mi)

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Community

Sunday Roast

Our Sunday Roast is served every Sunday from 12pm until sold out — supplied by local suppliers and worth booking ahead for.

Sat 25 JulThe Russell Arms(4.2mi)

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Live Music

Live Music from Blackmore | July — The Russell Arms

Right then — Live Music from Blackmore | July — The Russell Arms at The Russell Arms. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 25 Jul20:00The Russell Arms(4.2mi)

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Community

Quiz Night

Test your team's general knowledge at our Monthly Quiz Night — the last Wednesday of every month at the Russell Arms.

Wed 29 JulThe Russell Arms(4.2mi)

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Community

Phil Hopkins & John Lenehan

Phil Hopkins and John Lenehan lead us into the summer break with wonderful music from the stage and film: Gershwin, Poulenc, Fauré, Bach, Bernstein, Piazolla, Barry, Joplin and Morricone

Thu 30 JulAylesbury Lunchtime Music(0.4mi)

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Community

Around £7

Phil Hopkins & John Lenehan

Phil Hopkins and John Lenehan lead us into the summer break with wonderful music from the stage and film: Gershwin, Poulenc, Fauré, Bach, Bernstein, Piazolla, Barry, Joplin and Morricone

Thu 30 Jul13:45Aylesbury Lunchtime Music(0.4mi)

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Community

Cymbidium Orchids

Would you prefer a private or bespoke session? We can help. Click here to get in contact with us to discuss your requirements. Sold Out Only 7 Remaining Spaces Cymbidium Orchids July 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 pm Lennon Way Create paint and assemble these fabulous orchids. Sold Out Only 1 Remaining Spaces Dendrobium Orchids August 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 pm Lennon Way Create, Paint and assemble a trail of dendrobium orchids Sold Out Only 4 Remaining Spaces Wired Carnation Posy August 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 pm Lennon Way Join Debbie in the Cornelli Kitchen to make this Carnation posy. Sold Out Only 5 Remaining Spaces Sugarcraft Chinese Lantern Sprig Class September 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 pm Lennon Way Join Debbie to make these fabulous Autumn flowers. Would you prefer a private or bespoke session? We can help. Click here to get in contact with us to discuss your requirements. There are no courses currently available for this topic. Join our mailing list to be notified when new courses become available. Join Would you prefer a private or bespoke session? We can help. Click here to get in contact with us to discuss your requirements. There are no courses currently available for this topic. Join our mailing list to be notified when new courses become available. Join Would you prefer a private or bespoke session? We can help. Click here to get in contact with us to discuss your requirements.

Fri 31 Jul11:00Cornelli(4.7mi)

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Arts & Culture

The Saxons an immersive exhibition in Buckinghamshire

Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories. The Saxons is an immersive exhibition exploring Buckinghamshire’s early

Sat 1 AugRoald Dahl Children's Gallery(0.4mi)

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Arts & Culture

The Saxons an immersive exhibition in Buckinghamshire

Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories. The Saxons is an immersive exhibition exploring Buckinghamshire’s early

Sun 2 AugRoald Dahl Children's Gallery(0.4mi)

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Community

Discover Bucks Galleries

Five new galleries packed full of objects and activities will delight and amaze visitors of all ages. Discover the story of Bucks people and landscapes

Sun 2 AugRoald Dahl Children's Gallery(0.4mi)

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Community

Dendrobium Orchids

Create, Paint and assemble a trail of dendrobium orchids

Fri 7 Aug11:00Cornelli(4.7mi)

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Community

Discover Bucks Galleries

Five new galleries packed full of objects and activities will delight and amaze visitors of all ages. Discover the story of Bucks people and landscapes

Fri 14 AugRoald Dahl Children's Gallery(0.4mi)

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Venues with events near California

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music0.4 miles away Roald Dahl Children's Gallery0.4 miles away Green Ridge Primary Academy2.7 miles away

More about California

Buckinghamshire, England

California sits in Buckinghamshire with a quiet confidence that makes for some of the best weeknight plans around. There are plenty of local halls where community groups gather and schools put on productions that leave parents speechless. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and the calendar stays busy without needing a megaphone. Even when the weather turns grey, there is always an indoor option to keep spirits high and minds occupied. A nearby cinema shows films that make you laugh until your sides hurt, while community centres host everything from dance classes to book clubs. You do not need to travel far to find something good happening right here in your own backyard.

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