Rook Lane Blog

May 2, 2025

An evening with multi-talented British-Palestinian musician Reem Kelani,accompanied by pianist Bruno Heinen. Reem encloses a nation in her voice, fusing the rich songbook of the Middle East with contemporary jazz practices. It’s hard to find a more poignant figure of musical unity right now.

May 2, 2025

This isn’t your average pub quiz! We Hear You has teamed up with Bucks Quiz for a fast-paced, interactive evening with creative challenges, brain-bending puzzles, and team showdowns. Expect unexpected twists, great prizes, and a few beach party surprises along the way.

May 2, 2025

Step into deep relaxation with a heart-opening cacao ceremony and transformative sound bath. Experience the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs and more as you reconnect with yourself. Hosted by Ali Hutchinson & Lisa Rothnie, passionate energy healers. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and anything you need to stay warm.

May 2, 2025

A screening of cameraman Jono Ekin’s intimate video diary documenting his incredible journey on a 1965 Royal Enfield motorcycle, travelling from India through Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and into Europe in 1999. This educational and humorous film was previously broadcast on SKY TV’s Destination Adventure. £10 of each ticket sale will go to Medicine Aid for Palestinians.

May 2, 2025

Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores humanity’s delicate relationship with nature, and Heal The Land captures a transformation of former livestock farm into a resilient haven for wildlife recovery. 

May 2, 2025

Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic
mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome’s Bert Jansch Studio

March 14, 2025

Guy Chambers presents an evening to join him in his world of songwriting over a 40 year career. While playing arrangements of songs he has written over the years, including such classics as ‘Angels’ and ‘Feel’, he will tell the stories behind these songs in his own unique way. He will also share hilarious anecdotes spanning his early years as a sideman in Aztec Camera, The Waterboys, World Party, and his own band, The Lemon Trees. A lyric will be written (and signed!) and a video is made of the performance that is shared on his social media channels. Watch and marvel as a new composition is created right before your eyes!

May 20, 2024

Lynn Barber is one of the best loved – and most notorious – journalists and interviewers in the country. She began her career at Penthouse, moving on to the Independent on Sunday, The Observer and The Telegraph. Join Lynn as she discusses the tales from her book A Little Art History.

May 19, 2024

Join this family-friendly rave where you can encourage your kids to get on the dance floor and listen to  some heavy beats in a safe environment! There will be a bouncy castle, tuck shop, and a fantastic Glitter Temple to help your little ravers look the part.

May 13, 2024

For over a quarter of a century, multi-award winning folk duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have  developed a partnership that has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From their early days in folk supergroup “Equation”, this multi award-winning musical couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music