Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust event: Gardens near the Church to be held on Wednesday 25th June between 10am and 5pm with lunches at St. Mary’s Church, Wendover. Tickets will cost £26 plus an extra £5 for those who wish to order a light lunch. Link for booking tickets see below: This our fourth Gardens near...Read More
Chilterns Spring Heritage & Culture Festival Our spring Heritage & Culture Festival programme is now available to book. Link: https://chilternsociety.org.uk/heritage-festival/ We have something for everyone – walks, talks and exclusive tours showcasing the rich and diverse heritage and culture which has shaped and continues to shape this ever-changing region. Explore new places or discover a...Read More
Fire! Fire! Bucks on fire! This year is the 300th anniversary of the Great Fire of Buckingham, which destroyed 138 houses and left 507 people homeless in March 1725. It was devastating. But Buckingham was not alone. People and houses in other villages and towns suffered too. Stony Stratford burned in 1738 and 1742, losing...Read More
10th March 2025: The government has announced its intention to make changes to the statutory consultee system, including a consultation into the impact of removing the statutory consultee role from the Gardens Trust, Sports England and the Theatres Trust. We do not currently know how the consultation will be framed or when it will start,...Read More