What's On

A HUGELY popular community sports event is set to make a return to Gerrards Cross this years.
The bi-annual Gerrards Cross will take place on Sunday, May 23, and organisers are hoping to attract another big turnout.

RUMOURS are circulating in the Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross area that Mike Tyson could be moving to the area.
The former heavyweight world champion, who bit off part of the ear of opponent Evander Holyfield during a fight in 1997, is set to spend six months in the UK next year on the after dinner speaking circuit.

CROWDS flocked to the Gerrards Cross Christmas Festival despite heavy rain threatening the event.
The annual festival took place on Wednesday last week and proved as popular as ever despite the downpours.

PINEWOOD Studios is planning on breaking a world record for the biggest film showing ever as part of its new drive-in season.
The site in Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, is hoping to break the record when it shows the Tom Cruise blockbuster Mission: Impossible on Saturday.

An Orthodox Jew and a Muslim community leader, both from Israel, shared the platform as guest speakers at Gerrards Cross Methodist Church on Monday, March 16.
Eliayahu McLean Rodef Shalom and Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari belong to Jerusalem Peacemakers, a multi-faith organisation that aims to promote peace across the religious and political divide in the Holy Land.

A music group for toddlers is on its way to Gerrards Cross.
Highnotes classes are soon to start at St Mary's School in Packhorse Road, having previously operated in other areas across South Bucks.
The lessons, which will be taken by Louise Cook, will last half an hour and are aimed at the under fives.

Children are being invited to a special fun run event set to take place at Thorpe House School.
The school, in Oval Way, will host the event, which has been organised by the village rotary club and the Misbourne Matins.

Gerrards Cross Concertgoers will be at the Barbican on Tuesday, February 17 for a concert of works by Beethoven given by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir John Eliot Gardiner.
Travel is by coach from the Community Association in Gerrards Cross direct to the concert hall. There are still some seats available. Anyone interested in joining the party should telephone 01753 883 729.

A charity quiz night is set to be held in Gerrards Cross.
The annual event will take place at the Memorial Centre in East Common, and aims to raise money for the Leonard Cheshire Home.
The quiz includes a ploughman's supper, as well as wine and soft drinks.
Admission is £40 per team or £10 for individuals.
To book a place call Angela Newey or 01753 883 761.

The annual attic sale is set to be held next month.
The event will be held at the Memorial Centre in East Common on Saturday, February 28 between 9.30am and noon.
Anyone wanting to book a table at the event should call 01753 883 759 or email office@gxca.co.uk.
Entrance for visitors is 50p, and parking is free.