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Listed below are a selection of local events for the coming months in Alton and the surrounding area. Useful site for local events is What's on in Alton. For details of this years, Heritage Open Days, click here. Holybourne
Theatre
Does
your young one want to be in our upcoming panto? Are they keen to be on
the stage? Then,
to audition, they need to be part of their Youth Theatre. Our Youth
theatre has many opportunities to perform in not only Panto but plays
and musicals! They have two enthusiastic Youth Theatre Leaders, Luke and Elliott, who run 4 different age groups on a Saturday for children aged from 7 to18 years. There are spaces are available to join. If
you are interested, please contact our website: Ongoing
to 16 September Summer
Reading Challenge Venue:
Alton Library This
summer, children aged 4-11 can visit Alton Library to join a superstar
team and their marvelous mascots and get involved in a Summer Reading
Challenge. This year it’s themed around the power of play, sport,
games and physical activity. By
taking part in the Challenge, with free materials from the library,
children will be encouraged to keep their minds and bodies active over
the summer break. Children are rewarded with stickers and a medal if
they manage to read 6 books over the summer. It
is free to take part. 9
September Hampshire Farmers' Market Hampshire
Farmers’ Markets runs the second Saturday of every month, offering a
range of delicious local Hampshire food and drink. Produce includes home
reared meats, eggs, cheese, milk, ice cream, wine, beer, apple juice,
bread, cakes, bakes, pickles, chutney's, preserves, fruits and
vegetables – all seasonally produced from within Hampshire. 9
September Alton Craft Market Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the monthly market, offering unique, handmade goods from local artisans, crafters and makers. Held
on the second Saturday of every month from March to December, it’s
located along Alton High Street and Cross & Pillory Lane. 9
September Alton Guided Walk
Other dates: 21
October, 18 November and 16 December 9
/ 23 September
Alton Community Share Toys,
books, games and jigsaws to borrow for free.
Also: 14/28 Oct; 11/25 Nov; 9
Dec. Thursday
14 September Froyle Wildlife Talk Appreciate
the variety of fungi that can be seen when you are out and about in
Hampshire
Photographer
Rosemary Webb will show us that fungi are not only amazing organisms but
also play a vital role in nature to recycle matter. Doors
open Froyle Village Hall 7pm for talk to start at 7.30pm. All welcome,
teas/coffee, entrance £3 for non members, members free. Event organised
by Froyle Wildlife. 16
September Alton
Classic Car Show The
Alton Classic Car show is back and the theme this year – motorsports. More
details to come. 16-17
September Open weekend - Watercress Line THE
WATERCRESS LINE OPENS ITS STATIONS The
Open Weekend gives visitors a chance to explore our engineering hub at
Ropley Station to view current restoration projects throughout the yard,
engineering shed and carriage shop viewing gallery. Guided tours will be
available throughout the weekend. More details to follow. 21
September Bird of
Prey Walk Join Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks for a
Bird of Prey Walk around the beautiful Chawton estate. Start your day with a relaxing walk through
the picturesque parkland, where Anita will point out the native wildlife
and show the historic features that decorate the landscape. You can also
enjoy the view as one of Anita’s Harris Hawks flies through the trees. Once you have finished your walk, relax in
the historic setting of Chawton House's Old Kitchen and enjoy a
delicious English Breakfast with a tea or coffee. Admission - £40 per person 22
September Mid Hants Railway
Takes place at
Ropley station. Other dates:
20 October 30
September Chawton Craft Fair Chawton Craft Fair featuring locally
handmade crafts and gifts. Free Entry. (Dates: 28 October, 25 November and 16
December.) 6-8
October Watercress Line Autumn Steam Gala More
details to follow but tickets now available. 25
November Alton
Vegan Market - Festive Special
This
event will bring together a variety of small businesses from vegan
street food vendors, artisan bakers, coffee traders, craft brewers,
fresh produce, ethical products and gifts. And
it’s not just for vegans. 8
– 17 September Heritage Open Days
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Note: This list is not exhaustive and is published in good faith based on information from the event organisers. Wey Valley Radio is not responsible for any errors, cancellations or changes. If in doubt, contact the event organiser to confirm details. |
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