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    Val Biro’s Chesham Years

    Val Biro's daughter, Melissa Biro, talks about her father's formative years, his war and her memories of life in Germains in the 1950s and 60s.

  • Val Biro’s Tour of 1960’s Chesham

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    Val Biro, a local resident for many years, was an illustrator, artist, author of Gumdrop children's books and a conservationist. This walk shares his thoughts on a changing town.

  • Val Biro Gumdrop workshop

    Val Biro Gumdrop Workshop

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    From 1.15pm – 2pm, children aged 5 and up can book a spot to create their own magical story, just like Gumdrop – the beloved vintage car from Val Biro’s books!

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    Val Biro’s Treasure Trail

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    Gumdrop is Val Biro’s vintage car and star of his children’s books.  Gumdrop needs your help to find his missing spare parts and solve a word puzzle that will unlock a prize.

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    Chesham Town Picture Heritage Walk

    Join us for an interesting and informative walk of 1.5 - 2 hours visiting the locations shown on the 1760 Chesham Town Picture, finishing with a delicious cream tea in the garden of 30 Church Street.

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    The Vanishing Mansions of Chesham

    This event is now sold out A talk by local historian Eleanor Phillips The late c.19 and early c.20 were a golden age for house building in Chesham, particularly by wealthy factory owners who built themselves mansions all around the town, mansions that no longer exist. Where were they and what happened to them? Location […]

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    Decorate clay Christmas decorations

    As part of our Discover, Play, Make series we have a free kids event where you can discover the history of Victorian Christmas and enjoy decorating some Christmas decorations.

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    On the trail of Chesham ghosts

    Walk guide: Amy Davies Join us for a guided walk through the Town’s Spooky Tales and Hauntings Location Meet in Watermeadow car park. View location in Google Maps. Purchase your ticket Tickets cost £6 per person.

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    Phantoms of the Chilterns

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    Come with us as we take you through the Chilterns on a journey of the paranormal, visiting towns, villages and lonely countryside from High Wycombe to Hemel Hempstead.

  • Family Christmas craft workshop

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    Come along and get festive with us, make some festive crafts, cards and presents. Discover the origins of Christmas traditions.

  • Chase family talk

    Chesham’s American connection

    A talk by local historian Neil Rees Learn about the Chase family and the other Chesham in New Hampshire, USA. Purchase your ticket for this talk on 21 January at 7.30pm, below. Location White Hill Centre, room 2 - get directions. Purchase your ticket