Saturday 3 - Sunday 11 August
All day
Ropley Station SO24 0BL
Day Out With Thomas Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Experience a ride on a real steam engine, shake hands with The Fat Controller. More info. booking etc.
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
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
Monday 26th August
8.00 - Noon
Sam Brockwood Park, Bramdean SO24 OLQ(directions from A272)
CAR BOOT SALE Cars £10, Vans & Trailers £15
Admission by donation. In aid of Home-Start
Winchester. Refreshments available. More info
from 01962 777624, 07886 905237 or email: anne.macpherson@home-startwinchester.org.uk
Sunday 1st September
1.30 to 4.30pm
Bighton Cricket Field, SO24 9RB.
Bighton Village Fete Come along for an afternoon of family traditional fun. Bring your dog, and take part in one of our many dog show competitions , including “dog with the waggiest tail” and “dog the judge would most like to take home”. There’s a bar, BBQ, delicious cream teas, Children’s World, Craft Stalls, games, and the Great Bighton Bake Off! Adults are £1, children free, and there’s plenty of free parking. Just follow the signs to
Saturday 7 September
8.30 - 6.00
Tichborne Park, SO24 0BN
The Alresford Show A day out in the countryside that will inform, interest and entertain. Join us for beautiful animals, gorgeous local food and drink, plenty of shopping, children’s free entertainment plus much more. We have plenty of free parking at the showground. More info.
Saturday 7th September
9.00 - 6.00
Tichborne Park, near Alresford
Alresford & District Horticultural Society PRODUCE, FLOWER AND CRAFT SHOW Get your entries ready! Its not just flowers and vegetables—classes for cooking and many kinds of
crafts. Downloand a schedule from
www.alresfordhorticultural.org or pick up a copy
from D&G Hardware, 13 Broad Street, Alresford.
It's for everyone, wherever you live.
Saturday 14th September
Community Centre
7pm for 7.30pm start
BARN DANCE Tickets £15 to include Ploughman's Supper. Bring
your own drinks and glasses. For further details
please contact Jean by phone 733131 or email:
jahalresford-twinning@yahoo.co.uk
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
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
2:30PM
ITCHEN STOKE MILL
Itchen Stoke and Ovington Village Fete WITH TEAS - GAMES - STALLS - PONY RIDES - FLY CASTING. Traditional family fun
Entrance is £3 for Adults. Children are free (16 and below) and well-behaved dogs are allowed on leads only.
Saturday 28th September
Community Centre
9.00 - 5.00
MONTHLY ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW A variety of products made by local artisans.
Support your local community!
Saturday 28th September
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 his distinctive voice is mellow and life-affirming … so little wonder that he has become an Internet sensation with his viral videos being viewed by millions. 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, Chichester or London. Tickets are limited, so please do make sure you book early! Tickets available at ¹10 from Cheriton Stores, The Flower Pots Inn, Cheriton and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsessions (fees apply). For further information, please visit www.deandyson.com and www.cheritonsessions.yolasite.com
Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 9:30-3.30pm
Dummer Cricket Centre
The Dummer Fair There are 95 stalls confirmed, with 46 of them new to the Fair this year. The stalls range from crafts and food to clothing and gifts so there are sure to be plenty of items to tempt you as early Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself! Every purchase made at the Fair will go to directly helping Treloar’s. Tickets for Wednesday are £8 in advance or £10 on the day. Tickets for Thursday are £5 in advance or £7 on the day. Parking on site is free and plentiful. For more information about the Fair, location, stalls or to purchase tickets please visit www.dummerfair.org.uk.
Thursday 17 October
3pm - 11.00pm
Broad Street
Annual Michaelmas Fun Fair All the fun of the fair in the Town Centre. For just one day only - come along and enjoy a free evening of fun. www.towntrust/fair.htm
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