13 - 22 April
9.00 - 4.00
Alresford Station or Ropley for Free Parking
Easter Days-out with Thomas the Tank Engine Watercress Line
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
Friday 8th February
7.30pm
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
‘To Eritrea and Ethiopia: Retracing a Victorian Expedition’ an eye-opening evening with award-winning adventurer John Pilkington who tells the story of his latest trip. Tickets £12 (under-18s and seniors £10) from Dave Exelby on 01962 736007, or email talk2019@exelby.net. Drinks will be available at the hall. More info:www.pilk.net
Saturday 9th February
6pm-7pm (doors open 5.30pm)
St Nicholas Church, Bishop's Sutton SO24 OAD
THOMAS WEELKES SINGERS An exceptional choir, drawn by invitation, who
will be singing music from Weelkes through to
Vaughan Williams. Parking available at the village
hall. Ticket £10 includes a welcoming drink and
tickets can be purchased on the door or reserved via
stnbconcerts@gmail.com.
Tuesday 13th February
7.30pm,
The Ship Pub
BISHOP'S SUTTON PUB QUIZ AND RAFFLE Six rounds to test your brain power, plus guess the
flag and a cryptic puzzler. Tickets £20 for a table of
four—from james.caldwell@jacprojects.com
Prizes kindly sponsored by Raimes English
Sparkling Wine. In aid of St Nicholas Church.
Weds 20th February
10am to 11.30am
Ropley Coffee Room, Church Street SO24 ODS
CRAFT MORNING (for under 8s)A fun morning of crafts for the under 8s. Siblings welcome. Snack for children and tea/coffee for accompanying adults. £4 per child. To book tickets:
email: ropleypreschoolcommittee@outlook.com
Thurs 21st to Sat 23rd February
7.30pm Sat 23rd February 2.00pm
Perins School, Alresford
Alresford Community Theatre Society THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC version) Tickets: Adults £12,16 and under £8—from
ticketsource.co.uk/event/290121 or Six West,
Alresford.
Saturday 23rd February
7.30pm
St John the Baptist Church
BASINGSTOKE HOSPITAL MALE VOICE CHOIR—CONCERTWe are in the process of producing a CD of our
music to sell to raise funds for the new Ark Cancer
treatment centre. We will be performing as above
and members of the public are invited to join the
congregation. No entrance fee but a retiring
collection to be donated to St John's Church.
Further details from www.BHMVC.org.uk
Monday 25th February
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'The Cape Floral Kingdom' an illustrated talk with Vince Gradwell.
Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Saturday 9th March
Alresford Community Centre
MONTHLY ARTISAN CRAFT SHOWS A variety of products made by local artisans.
Support your local community!
Thursday 14th March
10.30am
Pinglestone House, Old Alresford, SO24 9TB
Dog Walk in aid of Home-Start Winchester Sponsored by Gay Dog Boarding Kennels.
Two guided walks of different lengths leave at 10.45am prompt, whatever the weather. Donation £10 per walker (includes soup and a ploughman’s lunch) Non-dog walkers welcome Book your ticket/s online (plus 70p booking fee) at www.ticketsource.co.uk/home-start-winchester-districts or alternatively send a cheque payable to Home-Start Winchester & Districts to Lanterns, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6AJ, call 01962 851177 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk
Two guided walks of different lengths leave at 10.45am prompt, whatever the weather. Donation £10 per walker (includes soup and a ploughman’s lunch) Non-dog walkers welcome Book your ticket/s online (plus 70p booking fee) at www.ticketsource.co.uk/home-start-winchester-districts or alternatively send a cheque payable to Home-Start Winchester & Districts to Lanterns, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6AJ, call 01962 851177 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk
Friday 15th March
8pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Dramatic Society present A MURDERY MYSTERY EVENING Starting with a 'Who-dun-it' which the audience will be asked to solve during supper. The company will then act out the denouement later in the evening. Licensed Bar. Tickets are £15 including Fish and Chip supper and should be booked in advance from: Email: janbennett42@outlook.com or telephone 01420568265.
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.
Monday 25th March
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society Growing Vegetables in Small Gardens' an illustrated talk with Geoff Hawkins. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00. www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Saturday 13th April
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society SPRING SHOW Classes open to non-members. For details see www.ropleyhs.org.uk/shows
Saturday 20 April
9.00 - 4.00
Broad Street
French Market The French Market returns to Alresford bringing a taste of France to the Town.
Saturday 20 April
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
Monday 29th April
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'How to Grow Clematis Successfully' an illustrated talk with Marcus Dancer including a Pruning Demonstration and plants for sale. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00.www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Monday 6 May
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.
Monday 6 May
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
Friday 17th May & Saturday 18th May
Friday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Ropley Coffee Room (Next door to Shop
Ropley Horticultural Society PLANT SALE Free entry www.ropleyhs.org.uk
Sunday 19 May10.00 - 4.00
Town Centre
Alresford Watercress Festival. Our annual celebration of all things watercress. Over 80 stalls showcase the very best local food and drink producers. Others sell arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house, garden and much else besides.
www.watercressfestival.org
www.watercressfestival.org
Sunday 19 May
11.00 - 4.00
two Locations
Alresford Heritage Open Day Visit the 12thC Norman Bridge, entrance in Mill Hill and the Eel House astride the river on the Wayfarers Walk. Free attractions but donations appreciated. www.towntrust.org
Saturday 13 July
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
Monday 29th July
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavillion
Ropley Horticultural Society 'Late Summer Borders' an illustrated talk with Marina Christopher. Non-members welcome - entry £5.00
Society Cup Sweet Pea Competitionwww.ropleyhs.org.uk
Society Cup Sweet Pea Competitionwww.ropleyhs.org.uk
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
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
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
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
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