Discover, play, make – past toys and games
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Discover and play with toys and games from the past. Make your own pinball machine or Victorian toy.
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Red Lion Street to to 400 years of the Weedon Almshouses
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This Heritage Day walk is on Sunday 8th September starting at 2.30pm from the Clocktower, Market Square, duration 1.5 - 2 hours.
Women of Chesham
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Eleanor Phillips talks about some of the interesting Women of Chesham who have all made huge accomplishments in their own way.
Chesham Museum Quiz Night
White Hill Centre White Hill Bucks, CheshamJoin us for a fun-filled Quiz Night at the White Hill Centre on Saturday, 12th October at 7:30pm. All proceeds support Chesham Museum, so come along, have a great night, and help preserve our town's heritage.
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.
Crafting for Diwali and Halloween
As part of our Discover, Play, Make series we have a free kids event where you can make a rangoli suncatcher or some batty art!
A memoir of an evacuee to Chesham
Brian and his parents are in the photo above, on the left.
They were evacuees to Chesham from London in 1941, and stayed.
Join us as Brian Hall delivers a talk on his memoir as an evacuee.
Celebrating International Polar Bear Day
Come and craft! Make polar bear plates, learn all about them to be ready for International Polar Bear Day on 27th February!
Dundridge Manor Tractor and Open Garden Day
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Join us on 5 May 11.00am - 4.00pm for a fun day out at Dundridge Manor Vintage Tractor and Open Garden Day
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 Treasure Trail
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.
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
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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!
