Thursday 11 October3pm to late
Broad Street
Annual Michaelmas Fair. Come and enjoy all the fun of the fair for one evening only.
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
8th September
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/
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/
Sunday 9 September
9.00 - 6.00
Tichborne Park, SO24 0ND
Hampshire Country Sports Day Enjoy a fantastic day out in the countryside for all the family. The popular event returns once again this year. Visitors can enjoy an action-packed day of countryside activities including; the gundog scurry, archery and fishing demonstrations, a clay pigeon shoot, fun dog show and much more. Guests can also sample delicious refreshments from local food & drink suppliers.
Tuesday 11th September.
7:30pm
Alresford Golf Club
AGM of Alresford & District Neighbourhood Watch Association
Speakers will be PCSO Rhys Griffiths and Julie Gallagher from Trading Standards.
Speakers will be PCSO Rhys Griffiths and Julie Gallagher from Trading Standards.
Saturday & Sunday 15-16 September 2.00 - 4.00
The Old Fire Station, Broad Street, SO24 9AN
Come and see the Old Fire Engine (Steamer pump) recently moved to the Old Fire Station at the bottom of Broad Street. The Old Fire Station will be fitted out as a Museum for Alresford over the winter but this is your chance to get up close at the earliest opportunity.
Sat 22nd Sept
6pm to 7pm (doors open 5.30pm)
St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Bishop's Sutton
SO24 OAD
HART MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERT "Summers End" an early evening concert including
a selection of rousing anthems, traditional songs and numbers from musicals. In aid of blood cancer charity Bloodwise and the Church. Tickets £10, to incl post-concert glass of wine, from 07392 637848
or email:stnbconcetts@gmail.com. www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com
Monday 24 September
7:45pm
Sports Pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk on" Making the Most of Bulbs " with Steven Bradley, freelance garden writer and broadcaster.Parking free
£5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome
Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425
Tuesday 25 September
7.30
John Pearson Hall, St. John's Church
Alresford Art Society.
Demonstration by Susan Kerrigan-Harris 'Portrait in Pastels'
Non-members welcome (admission £3)
For information contact 01962 732043
or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org
Friday 28th September
7pm for 7.30pm start
St Gregory's Hall, Alresford
QUIZ EVENING Tickers £12 to include fish and chip supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Proceeds to 2019 visit
to Alresford from our twin town of Bricquebec.
Further details please contact Ali 01962 734039 or
email: alison.love54@btinternet.com
Saturday 29th September
Paddock opens 7.30pm and races start 8pm
Sun Hill Infant School
Alresford Community Theatre Society RACE NIGHT We invite you to a fun packed evening when you
have the chance to "ride/pull" your horse to the
finishing line. Tickets £10 non-members and £8
members. Age 12 and under £5. Fish and chip
supper included. Bar available. You can also...
Sponsor a race £25, own a bourse £5. Tickets from
Margaret Alexander 07710 415786 or email: margacts2@gmail.com Cash or Cheques to ACTS
Friday 5th October
7.30pm
Itchen Abbas Village Hall
CHAMPAGNE QUIZ NIGHT Bring a table of eight or join a team on the night.
Champagne prize for the winning team. Tickets
£12.50 incl delicious 2 course supper. Wine, beer
and soft drinks bar. Tickets from 01962 851177 or
email: info@homestartwionchester.org.uk.
Sponsored by Rothmans Chartered Accountants in
aid of Home-Start Winchester.
Sat 6th October
10am to 4.30pm
Alresford Community Centre
ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW A variety of products made by local artisans.
Support your local community!
Sat 6th October
Doors/bar open from 7.30pm
Ropley Village Hall
Ropley Music Nights presents HEAD NORTH "Celtic Music with a Difference" Gig is seated so feel free to bring your own picnic! Tickets £10 from www.ropleymusic.co.uk
Thursday 11 OctoberFriday October 12th, 2018
7.15 for 8.00pm
Medstead Village Hall
'Flying Visit' playing classic hits from the 60’s and 70's www.medstead.org/shows.
Friday 12th October
7.00pm
Alton Abbey,GU34 4AP
16th ANNUAL ABBEY LECTURE Commemorating the end of WW1. To be given by Dom Andrew OSB and Mrs Lynne
Rapson. Supper with wine in the Refectory after
the Lecture. Tickets from "Tickets", Friends of
Alton Abbey, Alton Abbey, Abbey Road, Alton
GU34 4AP. Cheques to "FOAA". Please include
a sae for your tickets and a telephone number or
email and advise as to any dietary requirements.
Friday 12th October
7.15pm for 8pm
Medstead Village Hall
Hog the Limelight presents FLYING VISIT Dance the night away or sit back and enjoy the
rock n roll music, playing classic hits from 60s and
70s. Licensed bar. Tickets £8 from 01420 562 378.
www.medstead.org/shows
Saturday 13th October
12noon to 5pm
St John's Church, New Alresford
ALRESFORD APPLE DAY 2018 The Church and Churchyard will be buzzing with
every type of apple produce, an apple press to juice
apples (bring your apples), competitions, family
entertainment, food, drinks, stalls and games. So
get Apple Happy. More info from
events@stjohnsalresford.org.uk
Saturday 13th October
1.30pm
Bishop's Sutton Village Hall
JUMBLE SALE Jumble may be brought to the Hall from 10am on
the day or please ring for more details on 01962
733908 or 01962 736211. Admission 50p wim
proceeds to Village Hall Funds.
Sat 13th October
6pm-7pm (doors open 5.30pm)
St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Bishop's Sutton
SO24 OAD
ORGAN RECITAL—KATE JONES An early evening recital to include "Autumn" from
Vivaldi's Four Seasons. In aid of blood cancer charity Bloodwise and the Church. Tickets £10, to incl post-concert glass of wine, from 07392 637848
or email: stnbconcerts@gmail.com. www.stnicholasbloodwiseconcerts.com
Saturday 13th October
7pm for 7.30pm start
St Gregory's Hall, Alresford
QUIZ EVENING Tickets £10 to incl Ploughman's Supper., Licensed
bar. All proceeds to Save the Children, Tickets
from Claire 01962 734941 or email:
clairewhale@sky.com
13th October
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/
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/
Sat 28th October
3pm to 5pm
Ropley Parish Hall SO24 ODT
FAMILY HALLOWEEN DISCO Includes Fiendish Food and Monster Music!
Tickets £4 from 01962 772386 or email:
ropleypreschoolcommittee@outlook.com
Monday 29 October
7:45pm
Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk "Time for a Seasonal Garden Review with Nicola Baldwin, well-regarded Hampshire garden designer.Parking free
£5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome
Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425
Friday 2 November7.00pm
Broad Street & Arlebury Park
Torchlight Procession & Fireworks. Come and join the fun - procession from the top of Broad Street at 7.00pm followed by bonfire and fireworks at Arlebury Park at 7.45. Tickets from Six West in advance: Children £3; Adults £6
On the night: Children £5; Adults £8
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/
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/
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
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
Wednesday 12 December6.00pm
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.
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/
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/
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.
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