The latest from Wycombe Sound
Christmas Light Switch On 2023
High Wycombe’s annual Christmas Light Switch-On event returns this Saturday moving to a prime time for the town centre, enabling more visitors than ever to participate in the festive fun. It all starts from 12 noon, with an exciting array of mouth-watering food trucks, festive games, children’s rides & entertainment,
One Can Trust awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Wycombe-based food bank One Can Trust has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest accolade a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent of an MBE. The charity, which is run by a small staff team alongside 300 volunteers, provides emergency food parcels to
7 Years of Wycombe Sound
7 years ago at 7 am Wycombe Sound launched after 3 successful pilots in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Programmes Director, Luke Davis, thanked the team of volunteers for all their dedication in keeping Wycombe Sound on air with a wide variety of programmes, as well as the range of local
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity presents Nativity! The Musical
Get ready to Sparkle and Shine as Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity presents two performances of Nativity The Musical at Wycombe Swan Theatre on Saturday 28th October.
Colin’s been speaking to Amy Quinlan, who is directing the production for a second time after last year’s success in Aylesbury.
High Wycombe Mayors Appeal – Silent Auction
An online silent auction is open until 8pm on Sunday 1st October to help raise money for the Mayor of High Wycombe’s chosen charities. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund supporting High Wycombe Breast Cancer Unit and Chiltern Wood Special School in Downley and Cressex will benefit. Colin’s been speaking to Cllr
Handy Cross Runners Couch to 5k course
Colin’s been speaking to Jemma from Handy Cross Runners about the fitness benefits of signing up for the popular course which starts in September
Wycombe Wanderers try to help fans not catered for at Bristol Rovers
Due to the demolition of Bristol Rovers South Stand and the failure to replace it, there is no undercover seated area for away fans, which is an EFL requirement. Wycombe Wanderers will only have 500 away tickets on the uncovered terrace on Saturday. Disabled fans requiring a seat would have
Thames Valley Police South Buckinghamshire area catch up
Area Commander Superintendent Emma Burroughs has been speaking to Colin about hate crime, knife crime, theft from vehicles, the force’s Race Action Plan consultation and the importance of reporting instances of crime.
Wycombe Sound x Wycombe Wanderers: 2023/24
A new season is just around the corner… Live Commentaries, Ringing The Blues, The Wycombe Wanderers Show, and much more… As the 2023/24 season rapidly approaches here is everything you can hear on Wycombe Sound in the upcoming season starting with Joe Jacobson’s Testimonial Game. Tune in tonight (24/07/23) to
Ringing The Blues Live: Away Kit Reveal
Catch up with last night’s Ringing The Blues Live, which ended with Wycombe Wanderers revealing their brand new (and stunning) away kit marking their 30th season in the EFL! It was also revealed last night that Ringing The Blues will be coming to Wycombe Sound every Tuesday night between 7-8!
Bucks Art Weeks 2023
Each year Bucks Art Weeks brings together the work of hundreds of contemporary artists and makers from around Buckinghamshire from sculpture, glass, jewellery, painting, wirework, woodwork, photography, textiles, and more! David spoke to Sam Burke, the interim chair of Visual Images Group, the organisers of Bucks Arts Weeks. More about
Community Impact Bucks: Volunteers Week
To coincide with Volunteers Week, Community Impact Bucks has done some research on volunteering in the county. Colin’s been chatting to Stephanie Thompson, who manages the organisation’s Volunteer Matching Service to find out more.
Wycombe’s New Mayor Paul Turner
After being weighed in last weekend, High Wycombe’s new Mayor Paul Turner joined Colin Besley to chat about the historical event, upcoming events, and his chosen charities.
Ringing The Blues Live
Wycombe Wanderers Chairman Rob Couhig joined Phil Catchpole for a very special Live edition of the club’s Ringing The Blues podcast taking questions from fans about the season that’s just finished, work that’s happening in the summer both on and off the pitch, and the season which begins later in
Thames Valley Police Knife Amnesty Week of Action
Thames Valley Police have been carrying out a week of action to help reduce and prevent knife crime. It follows the murder of 17 year-old Cameron Bailey from Sussex in Easton Street earlier this month. Colin’s been speaking to Superintendent Emma Burroughs, the area commander for South Buckinghamshire. First here’s
High Wycombe’s New Charitable Diverted Giving Points
HWBIDCo’s recently launched ‘Diverted Giving’ scheme will be working in conjunction with local charity, The Oasis Partnership, to ensure all public donations reach those in need of meaningful support and help tackle drug and alcohol use amongst the street begging community. The three ‘Diverted Giving Points’ – on the High
A Spring and Summer Full of Town Centre Events
Spring is nearly here and there is a calendar full of events in the town centre starting this weekend! Brought to you by HWBIDCo, the events cover every interest, including history & heritage, food & drink, music, dance, and more, and they’re all free to attend! Colin spoke to HWBIDCo
New Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police Jason Hogg
The new Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police has started in his role. Colin has been speaking to Jason Hogg to find out his priorities after taking over from John Campbell.
Wycombe Sound Nominated in the 2023 ARIAS
Wycombe Sound is over the moon to be nominated in this year’s ARIAS, The Oscars of the Radio Sector. The Audio & Radio Industry Awards are the premium awards scheme in the sector, recognising the talented individuals and teams in UK audio and radio who excel at their craft and