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.
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 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.
Saturday 8th December
7.30pm, doors open 7pm
St John's Church, Alresford
CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Come and join Alresford Community Choir for a
traditional Christinas Concert. Our programme will
include beautiful festive pieces from around the
world as well as familiar carols and classic Christmas songs, with several opportunities for the audience to sing with us. Tickets £12-£I5 each from
Oakleaf Stationery, Alresford and
www.alresfordchoir.com
Saturday 8th and Mon 10th December
Half hour sessions 10.30-11, 11.30 - 12,1.15 - 1.45 and 2-2.30
New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road SO24 9QH
VISIT HEROD'S TEMPLE IN ALRESFORD
Saturday only 50 min on-screen presentation
Sun 10.30am Service including 15 minute presentation.
Sun 4.30pm including 50 min presentation.
Sessions include guided tour with sound and light effects plus audio visual presentation. Come and discover the significance of this site, its past history, present remains and its future. Free. Contact:info@newfarmchapel.org.uk
Sun 10.30am Service including 15 minute presentation.
Sun 4.30pm including 50 min presentation.
Sessions include guided tour with sound and light effects plus audio visual presentation. Come and discover the significance of this site, its past history, present remains and its future. Free. Contact:info@newfarmchapel.org.uk
Saturday 8th December
8am to 2pm
Broad Street, Alresford
ROTARY CHRISTMAS TREES
Great quality and home grown.
Come along and choose!
From Mon 10th December
All day
St. John's Church
TREE OF REMEMBRANCE You are again warmly invited to come and place a
star on this tree in memory of someone who will be
especially in your thoughts this Christmas time.
The stars are in church next to the tree and you
simply need to write the name of the person on
them. There will also be a very short service of
prayers around the tree at I2.30pm on Saturday
22nd December.
Wednesday 12 DecemberWednesday 12 December
10.30am - 6.30pm
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Come and support our chalet-stall for Christmas shopping and festivities down at Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 2018. We have lots of fun and unique cat related goodies including Christmas cards and calendars, and not forgetting the jams!
"Founded in 2006, Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe due to its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere. Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance." - www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/christmas-market/
Thursday December 13th
10am to 12noon
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
ZUZI'S FLORAL CAFE Come and enjoy some coffee, cake and enjoy
guided flower arranging. Get creative, learn a new
skill and have fun. Take home your creation. No
experience needed. Coffee/tea and cake £5.
Flowers, hot drink and cake £20. Contact Suzi
email: sayitwithflowersandlove@gmail.com or tel
07958 138481 or Facebook: Sayitwith
or Instagram: Sayitwithfiowersandlove.
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/
Saturday 15th December
10am to 4.30pm
Alresford Community Centre
ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW
Sunday 16th December
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.
Wednesday 19th December
7.45pm
Itchen Abbas Village Hall
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Do come and join us. Itchen Valley Chair will be
singing a lovely selection of traditional and
contemporary Christmas music and audience
participation always adds to our special concerts.
Admission £10 on the night—to include a glass of
wine and a finger buffet supper.
Friday 21st December
5.30pm-7.30pm
New Farm Chapel, New Farm Road SO24 9HQ
MAKATON CAROLS AND THE STORY OF THE NATIVITY
Refreshments and mince pies provided. Event organised for people with learning disabilities and
the community. Free event. Contact Danieia 07876 076524.
Saturday 19th January
Paddock open 7pm, races start at 7.30pm
John Pearson Hall, St John's Church
RACE NIGHT You are invited to a fun packed evening when you have the chance to "ride/pull" your horse to the
finishing line. Tickets £10 incl fish & chip supper.
Bar available. Sponsor a race £25 or own a horse
for £5. Tickets (cash or cheques to PCC of New
Alresford) to Rosie Waring Green tel 733237 or
email: rosie@22rwg.co.uk
Saturday 19th January
7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)
Cheriton Village Hall, SO24 0PZ
CHERITON SESSIONS present another fantastic evening of live folk music with ELLA JANES with supporting act by JEREMY NORTH.
Born in Hampshire, Ella Janes is a talented folk musician and songwriter, whose sound draws faithfully from 60s folk artists such as Simon & Garfunkel and French songstress Françoise Hardy.
Jeremy North is an accomplsied fingerstyle guitarist who performs his own compositions, which incorporate an eclectic mix of folk, jazz and blues.
Tickets available, £12 from Cheriton Stores, The Flower Pots Inn and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsessions (fees apply). For further information, please visit www.ellajanes.com and www.cheritonsessions.yolasite.com
Friday January 25th
7.15 for 8.00pm
Medstead Village Hall
New Year Rock ‘n’ Roll Show with 'The Dolomites' back by popular request. An authentic 50s and 60s sound performing classic hits and epitomising a bygone era of cool. Dance
the night away or just sit back and enjoy the music,
Licensed bar. Tickets £8 in advance only from
01420 562378. www.medstead.org/shows.
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.
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