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 3rd September

  Gigs

  
  

  The Spartans - Sno Bar, Milton Keynes

  
  

  High Wycombe-based band The Spartans will be playing their Indie / alternative / pop / rock music at Sno Bar in Milton Keynes from 8pm.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 3rd September

  Community Events

  
  

  Jumble Sale

  
  

  6pm Soroptimist International of Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead will be holding a Jumble Sale at St Luke's Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, in aid of local charities. Admission 20p.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 3rd September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Juice - The Jazz Cafe, Madejski Stadium

  
  

  As part of the Reading venue's 'New Look Friday's, this four-piece band will entertain with music from the likes of The Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and Radiohead. They may even throw in the odd Kinks and Beatles numbers too.
  Entrance is £5 before 9.30pm and £7 after. To book call 0118 968 1442 or e-mail info@thejazzcafe.co.uk
  www.thejazzcafe.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Community Events

  
  

  St Andrew's Church Wraysbury Garden Party

  
  

  1.30-5pm St Andrew's Church Wraysbury Garden Party at The Grange , Windsor Road, Wraysbury. Gates open. The theme is 'Ye Olde Tyme Fayre' and visitors are invited to dress up as Wenches and Vagabonds. Children's Fancy Dress at 2.15pm, Childrens Races at 2.45pm, hog roast. cream teas, games, stalls,  Stall places are £15.00 - provide own tables/gazebos.  Contact for Stalls Rona Pitt 01784 483165

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Gigs

  
  

  Heights - Play in Reading

  
  

  Progressive rock experiemental band Heights from the Wokingham area, will be playing at Play in Reading from 8pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Gigs

  
  

  The Fleas - The Barn, Farnham

  
  

  Grown-up indie folk rockers The Fleas will be playing at The Barn in Farnham from 7pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Barn Dance

  
  

  6.30-10.30pm Village family barn dance, sponsored by the Village Hall management team. Join us at the Village Hall at Oak Stubbs Lane, Dorney Reach. Hot supper provided, Licensed bar, raffle. Tickets £25 per family (2 adults and 2 children), £20 per couple, £5 extra child. Tickets fro

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Charity Sale

  
  

  10am-noon Charity sale in St Dunstan's Hall, Cores End Road, Bourne End. Coffee and home made cakes, good as new, bric-a-brac, books etc

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Community Events

  
  

  St Laurence's Mediaeval Fayre

  
  

  Upton Court Road, Slough SL3 7LU 10.30am-4pm. More than twenty stalls will be set up as a mediaeval street market, selling preserves, crafts, cakes and toys etc.  Refreshments and entertainment available all day.  Sideshows, raffles, church tours and even a mediaeval service celebrated at 12 pm. www.saint-laurence.com

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Gigs

  
  

  My Little Decoy - Proud, Camden Town

  
  

  Female-fronted pop band My Little Decoy are from Maidenhead, Burnham and Twyford. They are playing at Proud in Camden Town, London from 3pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 4th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Dorney Fete

  
  

  12.30-3pm Dorney Fete at Trumpers Field, Dorney Reach with Berks Search and Rescue Dog demonstration, Bucks CC Youth Climbing Wall, Beer Tent, Tombola's, Ferret Racing, BB, Cakes. Exhibits from the Eton Wick History on Wheels Museum plus many other stalls. Alongside the Dorney and District Horticultural Annual Show. Barn dance follows -see event listing

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Black Park model boat club open day and regatta

  
  

  Family day out at Black Park Country Park, off the A412 near Slough. 10am-5pm. Situated in a beautifully wooded country park. Country walks, children’s play area, cafe, toilets. Free entry to  model show: model yachts, tugs, steamboats and trawlers plus much more.  Raffle and collections with all proceeds going to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.  www.blackparkmodelboatclub.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Bradenham Garden Tour

  
  

  An exclusive tour of Bradenham Manor gardens. Bradenham Manor, Bradenham, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4HF.£6. 11am.www.nationaltrust.org.uk Box office 0844 2491895

• Event Date/Time: Sun 5th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Inter-faith Cricket

  
  

  2.30pm Inter-faith Cricket at Boyn Hill CC. Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum. Website: www.wamcf.org

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th September

  Community Events

  
  

  River Thames Historical Cruise

  
  

  Depart from Maidenhead at 10.15am, travelling upstream as far as Temple Lock and returning at 3pm Included is a live commentary describing the history, wildlife, houses, people and gossip of this most beautiful stretch of the Thames.  Details:  Maidenhead Heritage Centre call 01628 780555, email info@maidenheadheritage.org.uk  or visit www.maidenheadheritage.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Tue 7th September

  Gigs

  
  

  Fried Squirrel - Norden Farm, Maidenhead

  
  

  Brit-pop inspired Slough band Fried Squirrel will be playing at Norden Farm in Maidenhead from 6.30pm
  

• Event Date/Time: Thu 9th September

  Music

  
  

  Stoke Poges Singers Open Evening

  
  

  8pm Stoke Poges Singers Open evening at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges. If you are interested in singing come along and meet the choir, have some cheese and wine and perhaps join in. If you cannot make the open evening come along to any rehearsal or contact Naomi: (07831 217575) or Anthea: (01753 662355). www.stoke-poges-singers.org  email: info@stoke-poges-singers.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 10th September

  Gigs

  
  

  Days of Last metal - Firestation, Windsor

  
  

  A strong line up of metal bands will perform at the next Days Of Last night at The Firestation in Windsor from 8pm.
  Bands include: Postmortem Promises; Martyr Defiled; Sephiroth; No consequence and Limit the dead

• Event Date/Time: Fri 10th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Heritage Open Days Weekend - St Laurence's Church

  
  

  Upton Court Road, Slough SL3 7LU .  Friday 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–6pm (including Upton Court house) and Sunday 3–5pm. www.saint-laurence.com

• Event Date/Time: Fri 10th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Rich Austin & The Maestros – The Jazz Cafe, Madejski Stadium

  
  

  As part of the Reading venue's 'New Look Friday's', this three-piece band have built up a strong reputation at The Jazz. Now a regular feature, their accurate and energetic rendition of modern classics are sure to get you on the dance floor.
  Entrance is £5 before 9.30pm and £7 after. To book call 0118 968 1442 or e-mail info@thejazzcafe.co.uk
  www.thejazzcafe.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Johnny Wheeler - The Ivy Leaf Club, Maidenhead

  
  

  Wheeler's Wheels will provide rock 'n' roll plus chart music from the 50's and 60's when Johnny Wheeler hits the Ivy Leaf Club in Maidenhead from 8-11pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  Gigs

  
  

  Fivetomidnight - Haymill Centre, Burnham

  
  

  Hard rock band Fivetomidnight are launching their EP at the Haymill Centre in Burnham from 8pm
  
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Slough Canal Festival

  
  

  There will be boat trips, healthy walking, children’s activities, arts & crafts stalls, refreshments, Basil & Crew mobile farm plus ferret racing.
  Main arena act includes Ridgeside Falconry, Display Berkshire Search and Rescue and petsinpractise.
  Free entry 11am until 5pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Travelling Shoes

  
  

  Blues and Southern rock band The Travelling Shoes will be playing at Belle Vue in High Wycombe from 8.30pm.
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Marlow FM Music Festival

  
  

  Marlow FM Music Festival features a healthy line-up including eighties pop icon Nick Heyward.
  The line-up at Riley Park from 10am-6pm include: The Quotes, Abi-May, Blue Onyx, Cheryl Hillier, Cole Stacey, Jenna Witts, Kindred Spirit, Leif Vollebekk, The August List, Sandy Newman, Torann Rua and Wake Up Tom.
  The evening acts at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School from 7.30pm include Alexander Stewart, Clarence Bucaro, Old Lost John, Wake Up Tom and the much-loved Nick Heyward.
  Details at www.marlowfm.co.uk
  

• Event Date/Time: Sat 11th September

  Community Events

  
  

  BIG Picnic

  
  

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Odette Michell - Jagz, Ascot

  
  

  Popular Berkshire based singer songwriter Odette Michell performs at Jagz in Ascot from 1-3pm

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Taplow Court Open Day

  
  

  House and grounds open to the public, with tours of the house available between 2.30-5.30pm.  Cream teas for sale or bring a picnic. Parking.  Wheelchair access. No dogs, except guidedogs. Free admission. Cliveden Road, Taplow. 01628 773163.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Slough Canal Festival

  
  

  There will be boat trips, healthy walking, children’s activities, arts & crafts stalls, refreshments, Basil & Crew mobile farm plus ferret racing.
  Main arena act includes Ridgeside Falconry, Display Berkshire Search and Rescue and petsinpractise.
  Free entry 11am until 5pm

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Maidenhead Farmers Market

  
  

  Great local food from over twenty local food producers. Grove Road car park, Maidenhead. www.greenlink-berkshire.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 12th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Cookham Dean 4th Gravity Grand Prix

  
  

  1.30pm  Cookham Dean 4th Gravity Grand Prix. This is a fun event run by The Kaffirs of Cookham Dean to raise money for The Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance. The course will be from the junction of Church Road and Spring Lane to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It now attracts a large amount of visitors. There are around 30 carts of all sorts of designs, in the past this has included a baked bean tin and a coffin. Refreshments on sale. No charge. From 1.30pm all afternoon. Website www.cookham.com/adverts/cookhamnow/clubssocieties/kaffirs/kaffirs.htm

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th September

  Music

  
  

  Derek Nash with The Frank Toms Trio

  
  

  Marlow Jazz Club, The British Legion Hall, SL7 1BP. Starts 8.30pm, tickets £7.
  In addition to his many other featured saxes Derek will be playing a few Charlie Parker tunes on one of the rarest instruments in this country - the priceless white acrylic Grafton alto as played by Parker at the famous Massey Hall Concert

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th September

  Arts

  
  

  Windsor Art Group

  
  

  Windsor Art Group meetings start again at Dedworth Middle School, Smiths Lane, Windsor at 7 p.m with a workshop and excerpts from art videos. The group consists of members of varied skill levels from beginners upwards and meets on Tuesday evenings during school term times.  It is a very friendly group who also meet socially from time to time.  New members are always welcome.  Please contact the group’s secretary Marcella Leone on 01753 863713 for further details

• Event Date/Time: Tue 14th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Taeppa's Tump ladies Morris dancers

  
  

  Taeppa's Tump ladies Morris dancers are starting their free taster evenings every Tuesday from 20.00 - 22.00 at Furze Platt Memorial Hall, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NG. Come along and have a go, meet new freinds and keep fit. Ring Viv on 01628 82344 for more information or visit www.taeppastump.freeserve.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Thu 16th September

  Music

  
  

  Mamma Mia Sing-a-Long Event

  
  

  Doors Open 7pm Film Starts 7:45pm. A sing-a-long show of the Mamma Mia movie. The Firestation Arts Center, The Old Court, St Leonards Rd, Windsor, SL4 3B. Ticket includes a free drink and nibbles, and there will be a bar if you wish to buy more drinks on the night, and a raffle. All proceeds raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Cost: £10.00. Reserve your ticket by emailing Chelsi Harradine at Chelsi.harradine@three.co.uk or contact 07832 732992

• Event Date/Time: Thu 16th September

  Music

  
  

  Elentone Singers’ Open Evening

  
  

  8–10pm The Elentone Singers (Cox Green Community Choir) will be holding a free open evening for singers and novices alike. Venue: Cox Green School, Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 3AX. www.elentonesingers.com  Contact Catherine Osborn - telephone number 07754 54331.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 17th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Dr Mark - The Bridge House, Maidenhead

  
  

  Dr Mark will be singing songs from Bob Marley and 70s / 80s hits at The Bridge House, Maidenhead
  from 8pm

• Event Date/Time: Fri 17th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Slough and Windsor Railway Society meeting

  
  

  At 7.45pm at the Manor Slough Station, situated in the West Car Park entrance by the taxi hut.
  Christian Wolmar the well know railway author and journalist will be giving the Slough and Windsor Railway Society a special preview of the lecture which he will be giving at the formal launch of his new book Engines of War; How the railways transformed the art of war.
  Guests are welcome and there is small entrance fee, but you can join the Society on the night and get 15 months membership for the price of 12.
  For further details please contact John Coke on 01753 860567.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 17th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Bambu – The Jazz Cafe, Madejski Stadium

  
  

  As part of the Reading venue's 'New Look Friday's', this band pays tribute to iconic bands from the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties, while bringing you up-to-date with the likes of Kings of Leon and The Killers.
  Entrance is £5 before 9.30pm and £7 after. To book call 0118 968 1442 or e-mail info@thejazzcafe.co.uk
  www.thejazzcafe.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th September

  Gigs

  
  

  Neverify - Monto Water Rats, London

  
  

  Modern detuned metal meets sleaze rock when it comes to Neverify. They will be playing at Monto Water Rats (Kings Cross, London) from 7pm

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Frankie The Fish - The Prince of Wales, Caversham

  
  

  Pub rockers Frankie The Fish are playing at The Prince of Wales in Caversham from 9pm.
  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 18th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Coffee morning

  
  

  10 to 11.30am St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church - Coffee Morning with all the usual stalls. Refreshments, Stationery; cakes, second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and toys, Raffle and Bric-a - Brac.

• Event Date/Time: Sat 18th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Nearly New Sale - Bourne End

  
  

  Quality 'Good as New' clothes and accessories, books and refreshments.  St Mark's Church Hall, Station Road, Bourne End. 10am-12noon. Pop in for a coffee and a chat and view the sale items.  All proceeds go into the church funds helping us to maintain our building and our work within the community.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Forgotten Marlow:

  
  

  A town history walk around some of the lesser-known parts of this popular riverside town.  Guided by members of the Marlow Society.  2pm from Liston Hall.  Adults £2.50.  Children free.  No booking required.  More information from Val Beadle 01494 883686.
  www.marlowsociety.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Vintage Bazaar

  
  

  12noon-4pm Vintage Bazaar at Bray Village Hall. Clothes, jewels, hats, gloves, knitwear. Cup cakes and Woopie cakes, tea and a bar. Old films and maybe dancing! Dress up or down but come along. 50p entrance fee. Proceeds to Motor Neurone.

• Event Date/Time: Sun 19th September

  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: Thu 23rd September

  Music

  
  

  Don Giovanni

  
  

  Maidenhead Music Society open their season of 7 concerts at Norden Farm with a staged production of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. Tickets -members £8, non-members £12 from Nordon Farm 01628 788997

• Event Date/Time: Thu 23rd September

  Gigs

  
  

  My Little Decoy - Rhythm Factory, London

  
  

  Female-fronted pop band My Little Decoy are from Maidenhead, Burnham and Twyford. They are playing at Rhythm Factory in London from 7.30pm

• Event Date/Time: Thu 23rd September

  Music

  
  

  Concert - The Complete Singer- Mozart's Opera Don Giovanni

  
  

  7.30pm Maidenhead Music Society begins its 64th season on Thursday, September 23  at 7.30pm with The Complete Singer- Mozart's Opera Don Giovanni. All music society concerts are held at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Altwood Road. Call 01628 788997.

• Event Date/Time: Fri 24th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Giant jumble sale

  
  

  Annual jumble sale held over two days in aid of Gerrards Cross Community Association funds.  The GXCA is a charity. At The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Bucks, SL9 7AD from 10am – 1pm (toys and hardware only) and Saturday 25th September 10am – 2pm. Entrance 50p, free parking and refreshments available throughout.
  For more information contact 01753 883759, office@gxca.org.uk or visit www.gxca.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Fri 24th September

  MusicGigs

  
  

  Fuzzy – The Jazz Cafe, Madejski Stadium

  
  

  From Bryan Ferry, U2, and the Stones this band will mix up all your favourites from now and yesterday to give you a night to remember. Part of the Reading venue's 'New Look Friday's'.
  Entrance is £5 before 9.30pm and £7 after. To book call 0118 968 1442 or e-mail info@thejazzcafe.co.uk
  www.thejazzcafe.co.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 25th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Eton College Charity Fair

  
  

  Fundraising event by the boys of Eton College and 60 or so outside groups.  Stalls, entertainment and refreshments. 11am-4pm.  At Eton College. Admission £1 (50p for children). Details:  d.fox@etoncollege.org.uk

• Event Date/Time: Sat 25th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Longridge Annual Dragon Boat Championships

  
  

  Longridge, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RE. - 10am to 5pm. www.longridge-uk.org

• Event Date/Time: Sun 26th September

  Community Events

  
  

  The Ultimate Wedding Show

  
  

  Offers Brides to be the opportunity to plan their perfect day and meets some of the area' s finest wedding professionals and experts. Roving catwalk shows by Windsor Brides throughout the day. Free glass of bubbly and goody bags for visitors. Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd , Windsor SL4 5JJ. 11am-4pm. www.theultimateweddingshow.co.uk 01753 591892

• Event Date/Time: Sun 26th September

  Community Events

  
  

  Classic Car Display - Cliveden NT - Taplow

  
  

  12 – 4pm. Normal admission fees apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thamesandsolentevents Telephone 01628 605069.