Business
BDCC Networking Lunch
The Highwayman, Berkhamsted, 12.30pm. £20 members, £25 non-members.
What's on
Talks
Shackleton – The Greatest Survival Story Ever Told
Aldbury Memorial Hall, 8pm. £10. The full story of the ill-fated expedition given by Geoff Selley (FRGS), the original talk by Dr Hussey, one of the original expedition members. Tickets from Aldbury shop or by email.
Talks
The Siege of London in 1066
Berkhamsted Town Hall, 8pm. Kathleen Tyson's talk concludes with the surrender of rebels at either Westminster or Beor ham stede (identified as Berkhamsted by Victorians).
Fundraisers
Valentine’s to Die For
Shendish Manor, 7-10.30pm. £60 inc drinks reception, 3-course dinner, raffle and entertainment by Moneypenny Productions. A murder mystery evening in aid of the Hospice of St Francis.
Talks
Flying Concorde
Victoria Hall, Akeman St, 10am. Speaker: Gwyn Williams. This is also Tring U3A's AGM.
Talks
Puddingstone Distillery Tour
Puddingstone Distillery, Unit 1 Artisan Workshop, Lower Icknield Way, Wilstone Green, Tring HP23 4NT. 8-10pm. Also 21 Feb. £15 plus booking fee includes two drinks from gin menu plus neat samples. Over 18s only.
Talks
Talking About Yesteryear
Nora Grace Hall, Tring, 10.30-11.45am. Tring Local History And Museum Reminiscence Group. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Fundraisers
Quiz and Chips
Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF. 7.30pm. £15 inc. fish and chip supper. Bar opens 7pm. In aid of Chilterns MS Centre.
Kids
Family Cookery School
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury. 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm & 3.30pm to 24 Feb. Adult £25, child £25. Join the Waddesdon chefs in the Manor Restaurant to make a delicious lunch, as well as a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury treats to take home. Suitable for 7-11 year olds, must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids
Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury. To 24 Feb. £3 per route. Pay on the day. Waddesdon is teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club, for a week of muddy adventure. See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
Walks
Snowdrops and Winter Flowering Bulbs
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, 2pm. Free. Learn about snowdrops and other winter flowering bulbs in this hour and a half guided walk. Includes steep slopes and steps. No booking necessary, meet in the Stables Courtyard.
Music
Chroma Chamber Ensemble
The Old Town Hall, Berkhamsted 7.30pm. £20/£18 Concs. A Hum About Mine Ears. International chanteuse Clara Sanabras will sing some of her Songs of Exile, followed by her version of Shakespeare’s Tempest with CHROMA and Vox Holloway Chamber Choir directed by Harvey Brough.