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Events in and around Hampshire and Ideas for Things To Do.
Looking for something in Hampshire to do with the kids in the school half-term, bank holidays or at weekends? Looking for an interesting activity or adventure to organize a stag do or fun party for friends? Want somewhere different to take the children for a day out? Or perhaps you are just looking for new interests, hobbies or activities for yourself, to learn new skills, keep fit, meet people or just while away the time.
Why not try our random selection of Hampshire events, what's on and things to do ...
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Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
27th November to 14th December 2008, 10.00am – 8.30pm.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, now in its third year, is stunningly situated at the foot of the Cathedral in the historic grounds of the Inner Close, the Christmas Market will be made up of more than 80 timber chalet-style stalls selling a wide range of gifts, foods, British crafts and Christmas trinkets that will satisfy and inspire the most discerning shoppers! For further information please visit www.winchesterchristmasmarket.co.uk
Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9AH
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The Big Chris Barber Band
Sunday 23rd November 2008, 7.30pm. Chris Barber leads his eleven-piece jazz band, playing a wide selection of his favourite music, from his new Orleans-style roots in Bourbon Street Parade to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet; Bob Crosby, and the blues of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee; through to soul. The band combines all these ingredients into an evening of jazz and blues that makes great entertainment.
Tickets: £16
The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR
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Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 22nd November 2008, 11.00am to 2.00pm Shirley Infant School Christmas Craft Fair. For one day - the School will be transformed - the main hall and classrooms will be hosting a variety of craft stalls. Which will include - jewellery, bags, books, games, fairy wings, needlework, as well as a pocket money stall aimed for the children, chocolate tombola, cake stall with a guess the weight of a cake - silent auction with a variety of exciting prizes, as well as face painting and a craft area for the children - there'll be a young wandering minstrel playing christmas tunes on the clarinet and throughout the event there will be a café serving hot food. And all to raise funds for the school.
50p entry for adults children free.
Phone for Details: 023 8077 5057
Shirley Infant School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5XE
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Odiham Weekly Market
Tuesday 18th November and Every Tuesday 10.00am to 2.00pm. A street market offering the best in Hampshire produce. The prime reason for holding the weekly market is to complement the existing shops and to reverse the trend of shopping outside the local community. Support your local shops.
High Street, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1LE
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Pantomime - Dick Whittington
Friday 12th December 2008 to Sunday 4th January 2009. Times vary - check website. Starring Keith Harris, Orville and Cuddles.
Keith's back - by popular demand - for one last year at Fareham's Ferneham Hall, this time in the ever popular story of Dick Whittington and his Cat.
Joining Keith in Dick Whittington and his Cat will be Fareham favourite Ronné Coyles who will be once again slipping into a brightly coloured frock to play Sarah The Cook and popular Ocean FM DJ David Perry returns after a year off to play the Ship’s Captain and The Emperor.
Great childrens entertainment this Christmas
Individual and family tickets can be purchased online at current discount rates. No offers are available.
Details: 01329 231942 Website:
www.fernehamhall.co.uk
Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7DB
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Pantomime - Cinderella
The best loved pantomime of them all is coming to the Kings Theatre, from December 10th 2008 to January 4th 2009. Times vary.
Great family entertainment for kids, starring CHARLENE TILTON – Lucy Ewing from Dallas
Syd Little – Little and Large fame
Simon Grant – (CBBC) and James Crossley – (‘Hunter’ from Gladiators) and for the first time in panto at Southsea local favourite and West End star Jack Edwards
Call the Box Office now on 023 9282 8282 or book online. To book a family ticket (4 seats) please contact the Box Office direct.
Tickets: £10.00 - £19.50
Box Office: 02392 828282.
Groups: 02392 852208.
Online booking: www.kings-southsea.com
Disabled access available, for more information contact the Kings Theatre, Southsea.
Details: 023 9282 8282
The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2QJ
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Southampton Concert Orchestra - Russian Afternoon
Sunday 7th December 2008, 3.30pm. Join Southampton Concert Orchestra for an afternoon of Russian classical music:
- Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Tunes (Shostakovich)
- Lieutenant Kije Suite (Prokofiev)
- Symphony No 2 (Tchaikovsky)
Tickets: Adults £9, Concessions £7 (children under 12 free)
Details: 023 8055 2656
Thornden Hall, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW
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Elvis Charity Party Night
Friday 21st November 2008, 7.30pm to Midnight. In aid of the Smile4Rich Appeal for the Wessex Neurological Centre. Eastleigh, Hedge End and Locks Heath area.
Starring Award Winning International Elvis Tribute Artist - CRAIG JEFFERSON.
Plus supporting Disco. Ploughmans supper included in the ticket price. Bar until 11.30pm.
Tickets £10 (£9 concessions) in advance only. Telephone: 01489 605335
Warsash Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton Hampshire SO31 6SY.
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Pub Quiz - Fox and Hounds, Lyndhurst
Monday 24th November 2008, 9.00pm. Pub quiz takes place most Mondays. Phone Fox and Hounds 023 8028 2098 for details.
The Fox and Hounds, 22 High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7BG
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Belly Dancing for Mothers and Daughters
Thursday 20th November 2008 and Every Thursday, 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Oxyrobics - This class is a fun belly dancing and aerobic workout for both mother and daughter to enjoy together. Children to be aged over 10 years. The John Pounds Centre offers a great family atmosphere with a variety of activities for children of all ages. With the fully registered creche for children under 5 years to it's after school programme. The centre also offers a variety of activities for children throughout the holidays.
Details: (023) 9289 2010.
Website: www.johnpoundscentre.co.uk
John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HN
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Santa Special Trains on the Watercress Line
Santa Special trains run on the following dates in December:
6th,7th,13th,14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
Enjoy the magic of a steam train ride with Santa on the Watercress Line this December.
Choose between departures from Alton, where the train runs to Ropley and returns to Alton; or Alresford where the train runs to Medstead & Four Marks and back to Alresford.
Either round trip takes just over an hour to complete.
During the journey, Santa and his helpers will visit everyone at their seat and each child (aged 1-16yrs) and baby (under 1 yr) will receive a present in a delightful souvenir Santa sack. No queueing out in the cold!
All the grown-ups receive wine and a mince pie (soft drink option is available.)
Children will also receive a soft drink.
All Santa Special Trains are steam hauled.
Shops at both Alresford and Alton stations for those perfect Christmas gifts!
It is advised that wheelchair visitors start their Santa Specials journey at Alresford station, using Coach C.
Entry to Santa Specials is by advance booked travel ticket only. Site/platform only tickets, discount vouchers - including Tesco 'Days Out' vouchers, or intermediate fares are NOT PERMITTED for this event.
Tickets: Adult £13, Child (1-16) £13, Baby (under 1 year), £6
Full details on Website: www.watercressline.co.uk
The Watercress Line, Mid-Hants Railway Ltd, New Alresford Station, Station Road, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9JG
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