This summer, the National Portrait Gallery has welcomed its inaugural members to CLUB NPG, a new free membership scheme for young people aged 16 to 25. A great incentive to get youngsters out of the house to wonderful museum in London. Free to join, CLUB NPG connects members with the people, stories and ideas shaping culture today through the Gallery’s varied programme of exhibitions and events. By joining, members receive £5 exhibition tickets, discounted event tickets, seas

Every time we visit the EVERYMAN in Marlow we feel so lucky to have such a lovely cinema right here in the High Street and we use the fabulous bar area all the time to meet people too. Remember all our subscribers are entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to use at the EVERYMAN each month, so make sure you have subscribed to our monthly newsletter. What's on screen this month? The Invite, a dark comedy directed by and starring Olivia Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penélop

Come and have an afternoon of Singing and afternoon tea with friends! Singing has been proven to be good for mental health providing oxytocin and endorphins to make you feel great! Your Singing Coach for his workshop is Jo Carter, who has worked extensively in the TV, Music and Theatre industry working with names including Spice Girls, Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Mariah Carey, Sting, and more. She will get you singing fabulous well loved pop songs - and half way through,

Award Winning JAM THEATRE Company have created another brand new show! 'Alice Through The Stage Door' It starts the same as the classic story from Lewis Carroll, with Alice following the White Rabbit into a rabbit hole, but this time they end up in Theatre Land, and Alice finds herself in many musicals! Performed by 60 local talented teenagers, this new production from the mind of JAM’s Director Jo Carter will take you through a delightful array of Musical Theatre songs,

Cotswold Contemporary Gallery are welcoming Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to the Marlow gallery on Saturday 4th July. Everyone is welcome to the gallery to meet the artist and view his latest exhibition, Drawn to Adorn. The gallery shared news with us about the exhibition. "We are delighted to announce that the iconic Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will be joining us on tour this summer to unveil his exquisite new collection, Drawn to Adorn. For the first time, Laurence’s original works w

The Lemon Tree Pottery Café opened earlier this year in Bourne End and has quickly become a popular destination for families, couples, friends and anyone looking for a relaxing and creative experience. We offer pottery painting sessions seven days a week, with three sessions daily: • 9:30am – 11:00am• 12:00pm – 1:30pm• 2:30pm – 4:00pm We also run a dedicated Thursday evening Paint & Sip session from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, where guests can enjoy cocktails, prosecco, beer, coffee and

Higginson Park has been the green heart of Marlow for a century. This month, Buckinghamshire Council and local community groups are coming together to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday 20th June. Exactly 100 years ago, local residents rallied to buy this beautiful riverside space. They saved it for the public to honour the 100th birthday of General Sir George Higginson. Today, it remains a cherished sanctuary for residents and visitors alike. To mark this incredible

We asked the team at Marlow Bookshop for some recommended reads for teens this summer. Trying to limit screen time or lucky enough to have a book worm in the family, we've got some great tips for books for your teen to get stuck into this summer. Age 11-12 Fiction - Pearl Beach by Beth Steiner For Billie, summer has always meant Pearl Beach - foaming white waves and lazy mornings, old Aunt Edith and above all, her best friend Andy. But this year, Andy is determined to grow

Get ready for an unforgettable month of cinema right in the heart of Marlow. This June, Everyman Marlow is bringing two of the year's biggest and most anticipated cinematic events to its boutique screens. Whether you are searching for a gripping, star-studded sci-fi thriller or a nostalgic, family-friendly Pixar adventure, the town's favorite luxury cinema has your summer viewing sorted. Sink into plush velvet sofas, order your favorite food and drinks directly to your seat,

The National Theatre is an industry pioneer in filmed theatre. Over 15 years ago, the National Theatre was one of the first UK arts venues to broadcast theatre live, directly from its stages to local cinemas, and was first to launch its own streaming service – National Theatre at Home – during the global pandemic in 2020. They commissioned independent research and strategy agency, Indigo Ltd, to carry out a five-month research project to understand the role that filmed theatr

Located in the former Town Hall on Market Square, Everyman Marlow is home to two luxurious cinema screens and arguably the most beautiful bar in the town. There’s no better place to watch a film than Everyman Marlow. To share the love, we’re giving away 5 pairs of tickets to our newsletter subscribers every month! Sign up today for your chance to win a fabulous cinema experience on us. Thank you Everyman! Enjoy food and drinks at Everyman Marlow while you watch your film. We

Meet Alice Le Plage, the manager of The Marlow Museum and find out more about how you can get involved with your local museum. In this conversation, Krista Madden speaks with Alice le Plage, the manager of the Marlow Museum, about her journey into museum management, the importance of community engagement, and the various initiatives being undertaken at the museum. They discuss the challenges faced by small museums, the significance of local history, and the exciting developme

Cotswold Contemporary Marlow has quickly become a vibrant hub for art lovers and curious passersby alike. Known for its carefully curated collection of contemporary works, the gallery brings together an exciting mix of emerging talent and established artists, offering something fresh and inspiring with every visit. What makes Cotswold Contemporary Marlow particularly special is its commitment to making art accessible and engaging for the community. The gallery isn’t just a pl

May is a wonderful time for books - there are so many new publications to choose from - if you like books it's party season. Meanwhile reissues of classic titles - from authors we may have missed or well-thumbed perennial favourites - vie for attention and offer a breathing space from busy life preoccupations. This time I thought I'd share some of our staff and local customer favourites. These are the "have you read this?! It's so great!!" books of the moment: Wild Dark S

The Marlow Playing Cards are a beautifully illustrated pack of playing cards that celebrate the best of Marlow — from iconic local spots and independent businesses to hidden gems and community highlights. Designed to be both a charming keepsake and a practical guide, they help locals, visitors and anyone who loves Marlow discover more of the town while supporting local pride and giving back along the way. This multi-award-winning idea was created by Emma Sweet, who lives and

Helen is a Marlow-based mum of teen twins who is rarely without a book - or her maltipoo, Roddy. She started Best Book Forward in 2017 on a whim after reading Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and wanting someone to talk to about it. Since then, she has grown a community of over 32k readers on Instagram, hosts a podcast inspired by Desert Island Discs where authors share the books that shaped their lives, and is launching a members’ book club with in-person events in Marlow

Book to screen adaptations always make me slightly nervous, especially when it’s a book I really love. Will it look the way I imagined it? Will the casting match the characters I had in my mind? Or will they rewrite the ending? That said, it is also big business, and one that shows no signs of slowing down. Rights to books are being snapped up faster than directors can call “that’s a wrap” on their current projects. May sees the return of The Devil Wears Prada and I thin