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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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.

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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!

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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

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Thursday 11 October

3pm to late

Broad Street

Annual Michaelmas Fair. Come and enjoy all the fun of the fair for one evening only.

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Friday 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.

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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.

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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

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Friday 12th October

7.00pm

Alton Abbey, Abbey Road, Alton 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 £30 from "Tickets", Friends of Alton Abbey. Cheques to "FOAA". Please include an sae for your tickets and a telephone number or email and advise as to any dietary requirements. For more info please tel: 01420 562126 or email: friendsofaltonabbey@gmail.com.

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Saturday 13 October

12.00 - 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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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/

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Saturday 20th October

7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)

Cheriton Village Hall Cheriton SO24 0PZ

CHERITON SESSIONS present another fantastic evening of live folk music with DEAN DYSON – returning by popular demand. A singer-songwriter and lifetime troubadour, Dean’s music and, in particular, his distinctive voice, is mellow and life-affirming … so little wonder that he has become an Internet sensation with his viral videos being seen by millions. Dean was born in Hull and settled in London, before recently moving to Hampshire. After winning The National Folk Contest in 1973, Dean has performed in a variety of venues including the Bluebird in Nashville and London’s Barbican … but is equally at home busking in Winchester, Guildford or London! Tickets available £10 from Cheriton Stores, The Flower Pots Inn and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsessions (fees apply). For further information, please visit deandyson.com and cheritonsessions.yolasite.com

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Sat 20th October

7.30pm

Old Alresford Village Hall

BARN DANCE Traditional Bam Dance to include a Ploughman's Supper. Bar and Raffle. Tickets £10 from Diane 735388.

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Sun 21st October

2.30pm-4pm

John Pearson Hall

SOLO'S SUNDAY TEA Do come and join us for tea, home made cakes,conversation and friendship. Info from St Johns Parish Office 01962 733545.

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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

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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

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Friday 2 November

7.00pm

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

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Sat 3rd November

6.30

Old Alresford Village Green

OLD ALRESFORD FIREWORK DISPLAY Fireworks 6.30pm followed by bonfire lighting Food and drinks provided by TOADS. Parking available. Free entrance with donations for St Marys Church and the Village Hall.

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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 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.

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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