About Alresford
'The ford over the river where the alder trees grow.'

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

Forthcoming Events

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Sat 10th November

10am to 12noon

John Pearson Hall, Alresford

COFFEE MORNING Sale Table and Raffle. In aid of the Michael Project. Do hope you can join us.

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Sat 10th November

6pm-7pm (doors open 5.30pm)

St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Bishop's Sutton SO24 OAD

ST NICHOLAS BLOODWISE CONCERT A showcase for highly talented young musicians.(parking at Bishop's Sutton Village Hall) Tickets £10, to incl post-concert glass of wine, from email:stnbconcerts@gmay.com or tel 07392 637848. www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com

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Saturday 10th November

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Alresford Station

Walk the Watercress Line Once a year you can experience the railway from a completely different view by walking along the trackbed of the ‘Watercress Line’. From track level you get to fully appreciate the gradients our locomotives and footplate crews have to tackle to haul trains along our 10 mile line and 'over the Alps' at its highest point in Medstead. https://www.watercressline.co.uk/product.php/35/walk-the-line

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10th November

10.00am - 12.30pm

Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB

Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

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16th and 17th November

curtain up 8pm

Ropley Parish Hall

Ropley Dramatic Society "THEFT" A two act comedy by Eric Chappell. An intriguing, witty play with some lovely "gentle chuckle" comedy, interesting characters and a clever plot with plenty of twists and turns. Tickets £10 each from janbennett42@outlook.comor tel 01420 568265.

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Sat 17th November

7.30pm

John Pearson Hail, Alresford

FUN BINGO Ticket £10 to include supper. Licensed bar. All proceeds to Save the Children. Tickets from Gill 01962 732374 and Claire 01962 734941.

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Saturday 17 November

7.30pm

St Michael’s Church Cheriton

The Cheriton Singers present Faure’s Requiem and Other Reflective Pieces with the Cheriton Primary School Choir accompanied by The Fiocco Orchestra & Soloists directed by Christopher Burton.
Tickets £10 with under 16’s free. For more information please visit www.cheritonsingers.com

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Saturday 24 November

19.30 Pre-Concert Talk, 20.15 Concert

Brockwood Park School, Brockwood Park, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 OLQ

Classical Concert - Polyphony & Eccentricity The Award-winning BLOCK4 Recorder Quartet juxtaposes the intricacy of timeless Renaissance polyphony alongside experimental and evocatively colourful recorder repertoire of the 21st century. Programme to include works from the 16th Century by Des Prez and Cabezon, through to new works from around the world. The event is not ticketed, however, there is a suggested donation of £15. This donation will go to Brockwood Park School’s Music Scholarship Fund, which is used to support music lessons for students with financial limitations. For more information contact: admin@brockwood.org.uk or 01962 771744 www.brockwoodconcertseries.com

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Monday 26 November

7:45pm

Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley

Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk" Idyllic Italian Gardens" with Rosemary Legrand, experienced public speaker & photographer. Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

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Tuesday 27th November

7.30 pm

John Pearson Hall (St. John's Church, New Alresford).

Alresford Art Society. A talk by Wayne Jefferson on 'Italian Renaissance'. Non-members welcome (admission £3). For more information contact 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org or email RichardCox105@msn.com

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Saturday 1 - Monday 24 December

11.00 - 3.00

Hinton Ampner House, SO24 0NH

Hinton's Christmas Murder Mystery There's foul play afoot at Ralph Dutton's glamourous Christmas party. Thankfully Inspector Grey has arrived to interrogate the suspects in Ralph's festivally decorated house.Wander through rooms dressed in sparkling vintage decorations and stunning floral arrangements to find out ‘who done it’. Booking for the house party is essential.

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Wednesday 12 December

6.00pm

Broad Street

Carol Singing &The Arrival of Father Christmas.Come and join in the carol singing while you wait for Santa Clause to arrive. How will he arrive this year.

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15th December

10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB

Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

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Friday January 25th

7.15 for 8.00pm

Medstead Village Hall

New Year Rock ‘n’ Roll Show with 'The Dolomites' back by popular request www.medstead.org/shows.

Do you need a venue for your event? The following are available for hire:

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
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Itchen Abbas Village Hall
Jenny Sloan - 0796 911 3630 - www.iaavillagehall.co.uk

Ropley Parish Hall
Norma Day - 01962 772267