Stories of Happiness Pop-Ups, Autumn

After a Summer spent hearing stories across the county, at markets, events, in town centres and in parks, our Story Stall artists now invite you to experience a collective story of happiness in Buckinghamshire. At a series of pop-up events across the county, visitors will be able to experience variety of displays that share the stories heard, and our artists’ responses. There content to engage with, fun activities to do, performances to watch and mini workshops to attend too.

Bucks residents can hear live spoken word, have a go at making bunting, collect Story badges, and explore the stories of other residents.

Stories of Happiness pop-up dates

Join our friendly artists in their pop-up exhibition, to explore our collective story of Buckinghamshire.  Our artists have spoken to lots of residents over summer and collected stories about happiness through conversations and story postcards.  Come along to see what makes people happy in Buckinghamshire, and to take part in some creative activities.  There will be the opportunity to explore stories shared by residents, self-lead happiness activities, live spoken word performance and bunting making workshops.

Other dates

• Saturday 6 November – Buckingham Library, 10am-1pm
• Thursday 25 November – Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, 3-7pm
• Friday 26 November – Petri Dish in Aylesbury, 2-5pm

These events are free to access and no booking is required.

Find out more about Summer of Stories here.

Images copyright Tom Cross, 2021

The story of one man’s move across the world from St. Vincent to High Wycombe, and the community he found there. Based on a true story.

March, 1958. Sully Edmonson has travelled from the Caribbean, across the Atlantic Ocean at the invitation of the British Government who had promised its Commonwealth Citizens work and a better life in England. However, upon arrival, he is unimpressed with the “Mother Country”. Set in his plan to go back home, Sully make his first and final trip to say his goodbyes to the family and friends who have chosen to stay. He soon finds that Wycombe is unlike anywhere else he’s been.

Based on true accounts and recollections from Wycombe’s very own Windrush Generation, “There’ Something About High Wycombe” weaves together both joy and heartbreak to retell the trials, tribulations, the highs and the lows of settling in Wycombe.

Performances at Hillop Community Centre on 29th and 30th October.

Presented in celebration of Black History Month. With thanks to Near Neighbours and The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Standard tickets £10, concession £8

Drop in to Wycombe Museum Pop Up @ Eden Centre to hear children’s author Kandace N. Chimbiri read her book The Story of the Windrush, celebrating the inspiring legacy of the Windrush pioneers.

In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the HMT Empire Windrush.

Combining historical fact with voices from the Windrush Generation, to the inspiring story of the Windrush Generation.

Presented by Wycombe Museum and Akacia Saturday School in celebration of Black History Month. With thanks to Near Neighbours and The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Join us for a Zoom Party to celebrate Windrush Day in High Wycombe.

Live music – Quiz – Socafit – Photos – Historical video footage – Reminiscence – Exerpts from ‘The Journey Exhibitions’ – Talks on La Soufriere & the Garifuna People

Plus more, still to be announced!

For more information, please register HERE.