Cookham Dean Area Guide

Eight volunteers bring their three favourite 7” singles and try to win through three rounds to be crowned the champ.

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts. For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK. No other Dire Streets tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live. The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians. They deliver a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to our annual Summer Concert. The evening is a showcase for the many achievements of our Year 7-10 musicians this year. The programme will feature performances from a range of instrumental ensembles including Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band, as well as our vocal groups Forte e Fiero and Cambiata. There will be solo, band, and chamber music items as well as a special preview performance from the cast of the upcoming junior musical production, The Little Mermaid. The concert will take place in the school theatre at 6.30pm on Thursday 26 June. Doors will open at 6.10pm; please be aware that latecomers may not be admitted until an appropriate moment in the concert. Online ticketing will close at midday on Wednesday 25 June: we advise you to book early as this is always a popular event. Ticket prices are now tiered (tiers 1-2) depending on view: between 12 - 14 for adults, and 6 - 7 for students. Programmes will be available to purchase from the Front of House team on the night; please note that any Tier 1 ticket bookings will include a free programme. As ever, Friends of Borlase will be kindly supporting this event, by offering a range of refreshments at the Friends Bar. This will be open in advance of the event from 6.40-6.55pm, as well as during the interval. Please note that there is absolutely no parking in the school grounds. The public car parks in West Street and at the back of Sainsburys should be used. We would ask you to be mindful of blocking roads and access in the residential areas around the school. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. We are very proud of the continued high musical achievements of our younger students. I look forward to sharing and celebrating their talents and hard work with you at this important event.

Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs. Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and seen on BBC3, Comedy Central, Dave, ITV and more. 

Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Wiggle along the trail to spot juicy fruits and tasty snacks before emerging as a beautiful butterfly. Along the way you’ll digest fascinating facts and enjoy games and activities in our stunning gardens/grounds. Feast your eyes, feed your mind and spread your wings with us at Cliveden.

Marlow Museum will host multi award-winning and hugely influential contemporary folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers in 'Lace - A Musical Celebration' at 7pm on 5th July 2025, All Saints Church, Marlow. This fundraising concert will weave the story of 400 years of lacemaking in Marlow through lace 'tells' and spoken word with interludes of exquisite English folk music performed by Jackie Oates and John Spiers, supported by fellow Melodeon player Roger Watson. It will explore how lace making shaped local communities; from the hardships of the dextrous child lace maker through to entrepreneurial merchants and aristocratic fashion. This occasion is the highlight of Marlow Museums summer events programme that accompanies the FREE exhibition Lace: from William Borlase to Pamela Nottingham. This display particularly focuses on the story of renowned Marlow-born lacemaker, and long-time supporter of the museum, Pamela Nottingham, who was instrumental in reviving the art of lacemaking in the UK. Followers of British folk music will be familiar with Jackie and John through their regular collaborations. Their work as a duo began when the pair first started playing together for fun during guest spots at a local folk club in Henley-on-Thames. Recognising the potential, they began working together on material from their native county of Oxfordshire. Following their first performances in 2016, they went on to tour and perform at folk festivals in the UK, releasing their first full length studio album, Needle Pin, Needle Pin in 2020.