Festive Networking

Join us for a relaxed, festive afternoon bringing together creative individuals, artists, organisations and cultural practitioners from across Buckinghamshire. This event is part of our ongoing Sector Development plans for 2025 and offers space to reconnect, share updates, spark new ideas and celebrate the year’s achievements.

Alongside plenty of time for informal networking, guests will enjoy a series of short creative presentations, an immersive installation and, of course, some seasonal refreshments.

What to Expect

• Immersive digital installation by Bucks-based artist Serena Marija, with an introduction and Q&A
• Project update from playwright and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University James Kenworth on his latest Aylesbury-based work
• Insights and updates from Liezl De Wouters at Dew Dance, including news of a collaboration with a local composer
• A friendly space to share news, successes and opportunities within the cultural sector
• Festive food, drinks and a final seasonal cocktail or mocktail to wrap up the afternoon

If you have a project update you’d like to present, you’re very welcome to get in touch — we’re happy to add contributors to the programme.

Running Order

11:00 – Speakers arrive, load in and set up
13:00–13:50 – Guest arrival, installation viewing, festive food and networking
13:50–14:00 – Welcome from Bucks Culture
14:00–14:20 – Serena Marija: Sanctuary of Creation
14:20–14:40 – James Kenworth: The Newham Plays for Bucks
14:40–15:00 – Liezl De Wouters, Dew Dance: Come to the Water
From 15:00 – Final networking with festive cocktails, mocktails and seasonal treats

Come along to reconnect with the sector, discover new ideas, and celebrate the creativity that shapes Buckinghamshire.

We look forward to seeing you there.