ONCE more it's time for one of the most classic of all summer fetes. In the beautiful setting of Ashwell Court, Little Kingshill, Rainbow Bigbottom invites you to have the time of your life to help raise money for Leukaemia Research.

Every single penny raised at this event goes to this good cause, no expenses are taken out whatsoever. It begins at 2.30pm and Rainbow will entertain you all from 3pm. There are also over 30 sideshows including the now legendary saucy knickers game. Lots of refreshments and best bargain stalls. Entrance is £1 for adults and children are free. More details from 01494 863249.

GREAT Missenden Wine Circle is holding a summer wine event next Thursday, July 12, in the evening. If you would like to find out more, call them on 01494 863388 or on 01494 862196.

ARTS and Crafts are on display next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, between Great Missenden and Hyde Heath. It's the annual event where over 120 craftspeople set up a virtual arts and crafts village from 10am to 5pm daily. Parking is free and there are plenty of refreshments. Tickets are £3.50 for adults, concessions are £2.50, and children five-to-15 are £1. Full details from 01634 849778.

THIS year's NSPCC summer lunch is on Monday, July 9, at 12.30pm for 1pm, at Ballinger Village Hall, Great Missenden. There is also a cake stall and a raffle. Tickets are £12 which includes a glass of wine. Call 01494 862002 for tickets.

APPLICATIONS for the free and now very famous Lighthouse Children's Christian Holiday Week in Great Missenden at the end of July have to be received by next Saturday, July 14. After that date you take a risk of not getting a place for your children on this fun week under canvas in Buryfield. For details call 01494 862455. If you live nearer Hazlemere than Missenden, then call 01494 813826 or 445741.

MEET the Romans at the Chiltern Open Air Museum this weekend. This is a special presentation on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, between 10am and 5pm. Full details from 01494 871117.