13 - 22 April
9.00 - 4.00
Alresford Station or Ropley for Free Parking
Easter Days-out with Thomas the Tank Engine Watercress Line
Events in & around Alresford
This page provides details of forthcoming events as provided by the organisers of those events. Organisations wishing to include an entry on this page should e-mail the content and it will be included at the next update. There is no charge for non-profit making organisations. Commercial events can be included but there is a small charge for such entries. Please e-mail for details. Whilst we prefer e-mail you can telephone 01962 773185.
The Watercress Line has a full programme of events throughout the year details of which can be found on their web site.
There is a street market in Broad Street every Thursday morning and Continental Markets on some Saturdays and Sundays during the year between April and December. (Dates below if applicable). Alresford Country Market takes place at the Community Centre from 9.00 - 11.30 every Thursday.
For details of the Theatre Royal, Winchester productions click here The Screen at Winchester 0870 066 4777
For details of events at Gilbert White's House & Garden and the Oates Collection click here
Gardens open to the public around Alresford
New Alresford Town Council meetings
Do you need a venue for your event?
Details of Regular & Recurring Events
Forthcoming Events
Sat 2nd March
from 7pm
Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 ODT
ROPLEY REAL ALE NIGHT with The Thermic Syphons Tickets £10 including first drink. Traditional pub games, live music, cash bar, local ale just £3 a pint! In aid
of Ropley Playgroup & Pro-school. Email:
ropleypreschoolcommittee@outlook.com or visit
www.ticketsource.co.uk
6th March
11am
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
ZUZI'S FLORAL CAFE Come and get creative, learn new skill and have
fun. No experienced needed. Enjoy guided flower
arranging along with cuppa and cake. Take your
creation home with you. Flowers, hot drink and
cake £20 or Coffee and cake £5. Contact Suzi to pre
book: stnbconcerts@gmail.com or tel
07958138481.
Sat 9th March
6pm-7pm, doors open 5.30pm
St Nicholas Church, Bishops Sutton SO24 OAD
St Nicholas Bloodwise ConcertsADRIAN APLAM, international violinist, plays Bach. Parking available at village hall. Tickets £10 includes a welcome drink. Tickets on the door or from stnbconcerts@gmail.com. More info about Adrian
and programme: www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com
Saturday 9th March
Alresford Community Centre
MONTHLY ARTISAN CRAFT SHOWS A variety of products made by local artisans.
Support your local community!
Thursday 14th March
10.30am
Pinglestone House, Old Alresford, SO24 9TB
Dog Walk in aid of Home-Start Winchester Sponsored by Gay Dog Boarding Kennels.
Two guided walks of different lengths leave at 10.45am prompt, whatever the weather. Donation £10 per walker (includes soup and a ploughman’s lunch) Non-dog walkers welcome Book your ticket/s online (plus 70p booking fee) at www.ticketsource.co.uk/home-start-winchester-districts or alternatively send a cheque payable to Home-Start Winchester & Districts to Lanterns, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6AJ, call 01962 851177 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk
Two guided walks of different lengths leave at 10.45am prompt, whatever the weather. Donation £10 per walker (includes soup and a ploughman’s lunch) Non-dog walkers welcome Book your ticket/s online (plus 70p booking fee) at www.ticketsource.co.uk/home-start-winchester-districts or alternatively send a cheque payable to Home-Start Winchester & Districts to Lanterns, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6AJ, call 01962 851177 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk
Friday 15th March
8pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Dramatic Society present A MURDERY MYSTERY EVENING Starting with a 'Who-dun-it' which the audience will be asked to solve during supper. The company will then act out the denouement later in the evening. Licensed Bar. Tickets are £15 including Fish and Chip supper and should be booked in advance from: Email: janbennett42@outlook.com or telephone 01420568265.
Fri 15th March
7.30pm-10.30pm
Bishops Sutton Village Hall
Busy Bee's Pre School proudly present LADIES PAMPER EVENING An evening of pampering and shopping just for the ladies! Beauty treatments, demonstrations, style advice, massage, jewellery, handbags, raffle, wine and lots more! £6 entry includes a complimentary
drink. To book: www.ladiespampereveningalresford.eventbrite.co.uk
Saturday 16th March
7pm
St John the Evangelist Church, Northington
Friends of St John's ORGAN RECITAL A chance to hear the 1890 Charles Martin organ in
a programme of music performed by Claudia
Grinnell of Winchester Cathedral. Tickets £10 incl refreshments (unreserved seating.)Information & tickets
email: fivefourthree@mail.com. Proceeds to
charities Breast Cancer Care & Friends of St Johns
for major restoration & overhaul of the organ.
Sunday 17th March
2.30pm-4pm
John Pearson Hall, Alresford
SOLO'S SUNDAY TEA Do come and join us for tea, homemade cake,
conversation and friendship. Enquiries to office on
weekdays between 10am and 12noon.
Thurs 21st March
7.30pm
St John Church
Alresford Community Cinema STAN AND OLLIE Steve Coogan and John Reilly star in this multi
award winning film. Bring your friends for a film
night out! Bar and free nibbles. More details from
www.alresfordcomrnunitycinema.com or tel Keith
07817 263463.
Friday 22nd March
6.30pm refreshments 7.30pm
Alton Abbey Church
CONCERT AT ALTON ABBEY by University of Winchester Music Centre. Concert with short interval halfway.
Featuring our Folk Band, Folk Choir and String Gems who are joining forces to offer a programme of folk and classical music.
Tickets £15 from FOAA, Alton Abbey, Beech,
Alton GU34 4AP. Cheques to "FOAA" (please
include sae and tel number or email).
Monday 25th March
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society Growing Vegetables in Small Gardens' an illustrated talk with Geoff Hawkins. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
27th March
11am
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
ZUZI'S FLORAL CAFE Come and get creative, learn new skill and have
fun. No experienced needed. Enjoy guided flower
arranging along with cuppa and cake. Take your
creation home with you. Flowers, hot drink and
cake £20 or Coffee and cake £5. Contact Suzi to pre
book: stnbconcerts@gmail.com or tel
07958138481.
Thurs 28th March
9.30am to 11.30am
Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 ODT
Ropley Playgroup & Pre-School OPEN MORNING Tea, cake and parents on hand to answer any
questions. For parents/grandparents with children
starting at 2yrs-5yrs. Tel 07510 684055 or email:
Ropley-preschool@hotinail.co.uk
Weds 3rd to Sat 6th April
7.15pm
Cheriton Village Hall SO24 OPZ
Cheriton Players present A VERY INTERNATIONAL VARIETY SHOW It's a little bit bonkers! A variety of songs and sketches with an international flavour. Table seating and licensed bar. Come and join in the fun.
Tickets £15 incl supper from www.ticketsource.co .uk/cheritonplayers
Sat 6th April
6pm-7pm, doors open 5.30pm
St Nicholas Church, Bishops Sutton SO24 OAD
St Nicholas Bloodwlse Concerts WILL YE GO TO FLANDERS The last of this year's concerts. Parking available at
village hall. Lester Simpson and Nigel Corbett
present an alternative commemoration in songs
and music accompanied by various instruments.
Ticket £10 incl a welcome drink. Tickets on door
or stnbconcerts@gmail.com. More info from:www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com
Saturday 13th April
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society SPRING SHOW Classes open to non-members. For details see www.ropleyhs.org.uk/shows.htm
Saturday 20 April
9.00 - 4.00
Broad Street
French Market The French Market returns to Alresford bringing a taste of France to the Town.
Saturday 20 April
11.00 - 4.00
Various Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the Old Fire Station Museum at the bottom of Broad Street, the 12thC Norman Bridge close by and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Thurs 25th April
10am to 4pm
Upper Farm, Down Farm Lane, Headbourne
Worthy SO23 TLA
ARTS AND CRAFTS GARDEN FAIR(by kind permission of Mrs Katie Brown) Pippa Greenwood answering questions, Blooming
Workshop offering three 1 hour indoor flower arranging demos. A great selection of plants, gifts, arts and crafts, jewellery, fashion, home produce, food and drinks stalls and a lunch tent. Entry £5. Free parking. Advanced booking £15 incl entrance, one flower arranging demo and lunch. Contact Ros Francis for more info and tickets : ros.francis@hotmail.co.uk or tel 01962 711220. In aid of Winchester Gold
Sat 27th and Sun 28th April
12noon-5pm
ALTON ABBEY GU34 4AP
OPEN DAYS— Organ/piano recitals 3pm both days
Admission £3. Tea/cake £3. Beautiful stationary,
mosaic demonstration, second hand books, Hadeel
Palestinian Fairtrade products for sale.
Monday 29th April
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'How to Grow Clematis Successfully' an illustrated talk with Marcus Dancer including a Pruning Demonstration and plants for sale. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00.www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Monday 6 May
9.00 - 4.00
Broad Street
Brocante Flea Market Alresford welcomes the Brocante flea market, already established in Bishops Waltham and Romsey, which should be a very popular event with many enthusiasts as well as traders offering Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Curios, Bric a Brac, Vinyl records and many quirky ‘finds’ you didn’t know you needed.
Monday 6 May
11.00 - 4.00
Various Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the Old Fire Station Museum at the bottom of Broad Street, the 12thC Norman Bridge close by and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Friday 17th May & Saturday 18th May
Friday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Ropley Coffee Room (Next door to Shop
Ropley Horticultural Society PLANT SALE Free entry www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Sunday 19 May10.00 - 4.00
Town Centre
Alresford Watercress Festival. Our annual celebration of all things watercress. Over 80 stalls showcase the very best local food and drink producers. Others sell arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house, garden and much else besides.
www.watercressfestival.org
www.watercressfestival.org
Sunday 19 May
11.00 - 4.00
two Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the 12thC Norman Bridge, entrance in Mill Hill and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Saturday 13 July
11.00 - 4.00
Various Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the Old Fire Station Museum at the bottom of Broad Street, the 12thC Norman Bridge close by and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Monday 29th July
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'Late Summer Borders' an illustrated talk with Marina Christopher. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00
Society Cup Sweet Pea Competitionwww.ropleyhs.org.uk
Society Cup Sweet Pea Competitionwww.ropleyhs.org.uk
Saturday 17th August
2.30pm - 4.00pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society SUMMER SHOW Guest Prize Presenter Mr Geoff Hawkins. Classes open to non-members. For details see www.ropleyhs.org.uk/shows.htm
Monday 26 August
11.00 - 4.00
Various Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the Old Fire Station Museum at the bottom of Broad Street, the 12thC Norman Bridge close by and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Sunday 15 September
9.00 - 4.00
Broad Street
Brocante Flea Market Alresford welcomes the Brocante flea market, already established in Bishops Waltham and Romsey, which should be a very popular event with many enthusiasts as well as traders offering Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Curios, Bric a Brac, Vinyl records and many quirky ‘finds’ you didn’t know you needed.
Sunday 15 September
11.00 - 4.00
Various Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the Old Fire Station Museum at the bottom of Broad Street, the 12thC Norman Bridge close by and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org.uk
Monday 28th October
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'Gardening for Wildlife'an illustrated talk with Alan Edmondson.Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Monday 25th November
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Mince Pies & Mulled Wine followed by 'Herbs, Tinctures, Folklore & Self Medication' a talk by Andrew Bentley. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Monday 27th January 2020
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Regular Events
Your Weekend Starts Here
1st Saturday Each Month
Alresford Methodist Church Lounge
9.30 – 11.30am
Tea and Coffee, Bacon Butties, Warm Croissants, Papers to Read, Knit for Charity, Jigsaw Challenge, Colour & Chill Out, Always Expect a Warm Welcome
Donations to our Chosen Charity
Alresford Health Walk,
Every Tuesday at 1.30pm, meeting
opposite the entrance to Alresford Recreation Centre (The Avenue)
These FREE walks are an hour long (approx. 2 ½ - 3 miles) and are led by trained walk leaders.
For further details contact Lydia on 01962 848725 or llockhart@winchester.gov.uk
No need to book - just turn up.
Do you need a venue for your event? The following are available for hire:
Community Centre
01962 732057
The Old Goods Shed, Alresford Station
01962 733810 or e-mail
Alresford Golf Club,
Cheriton Road, Tichborne Down, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0PN
Tel: 01962 733746
The Old Chapel, The Dean, Alresford, SO24 9AX
07770507686 www.whitespacealresford.com
Alresford Recreation Centre
Arlebury Park
01962 732079
Bishop's Sutton Village Hall
Vera - 07717 353159
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
Diane Cox- 01962 735388
Bighton Village Hall
Gail Johnson - 01962 736556
www.bighton.org.uk
Cheriton Village Hall
Penny Scott
01962 771 263
- website
Itchen Abbas Village Hall
Jenny Sloan - 0796 911 3630 - www.iaavillagehall.co.uk
Ropley Parish Hall
Norma Day - 01962 772267