November Events

Clubs & Societies

Alresford Arts Society Learn to paint or re-visit an old hobby by joining the Alresford Art Society's classes. Choose daytime or evening. Mixed ability and beginners are available. Call Sue Gentry on 01962 773185 or email: sue. gentry@gentrypublicity.co.uk for more details Alresford Ladies Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the John Pearson Hall, Alresford. We hope to have a speaker arranged for our October 14 meeting and also at our November 11 meeting which will be the AGM. Enquiries to Beverly Terrill, 01962 733112. Alresford and District Horticultural Society Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in St Gregory’s Hall, Grange Road, Alresford. The next meeting will be on 10 November and the speaker will be Rosemary le Grande who will talk about Gardens of South Africa. As the speaker has a health condition, masks will be obligatory for this meeting. For further information contact Mr Stephen Morley on 01962 733524 or hortic@allthemorleys.co.uk Cheriton Singers We are a small, friendly choir who meet each Tuesday evening in term time in Cheriton.

Events

Wed 10th to Sat 13th November

Cheriton Players presents Murder Weapon By Brian Clemens a tense murder mystery from the creator of the avengers. from 7.30pm at Cheriton Village Hall. All tickets £12 online from www. ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonplayers or tel: 0333 6663366. All telephone bookings handled through TicketSource. This amateur production of Murder Weapon is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Covid-19: Reduced seating for better distancing; improved ventilation; hand sanitiser supplied. face coverings encouraged, please take a lateral flow test before the show if possible. www.thecheritonplayers.org.uk

Thur 11th November

Hart Wildlife Talk A representative from Hart Wildlife will be coming to talk to the Alresford Ladies Group on November11, Elizabeth Johnson will give a talk on bell ringing before the AGM starts. It would be appreciated if you would kindly advertise these events in the appropriate monthly edition. The meetings will take place in The John Pearson Hall at 7.30 p.m. and new members are always very welcome. Enquiries to Beverly Terrill, 01962 733112.

Fri 17th December

St.Swithuns -Live Christmas music event for the whole family From 4pm-8pm at St Swithun’s School, Winchester. A brand new, LIVE Christmas music event for the whole family. ‘A Christmas Cracker’ with Special Guests, ‘Santa Babies’, Winchester Rock Choir and the fabulous Otterbourne Brass Band. With a ‘Nativity’ petting zoo from Mucky Bucket Farm, an A rtisan Christmas Market, Reindeer and an appearance from the Big Man himself, there is something for everyone. Tickets – Adults £20 | Child (11-17yrs) £5 | Under 10’s – FREE. www.stswithuns.com for further details and ticket sales.

Sat 20th November

Cheriton Singers' Autumn concert From 7.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Cheriton. Directed by Ben Cooper, it will include a duo of classic favourites, the Fauré Requiem and the Vivaldi Gloria. Tickets will be £10, available from www. ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsingers or from www.cheritonsingers.com or from Cheriton Village Stores or on the door.

Thur 25th November

Alresford Art Society A talk by Tim Craven on the cartoonist Norman Thelwell on at 7.30 pm in Bishop's Sutton Village Hall, Alresford Road (B3047), Alresford SO24 OAH (Covid regulations allowing). Nonmembers welcome - admission £5 (includes mulled wine). For further information please contact Richard Cox on 01962 732043 or visit: www.artsociety.alresford.org

Fri 26 to Sun 28 November

The Watercress Line Steam Illuminations From 4pm - 8pm from Alresford Station SO24 9JG. Steam Illuminations is a unique Christmas, pixel mappable digital LED train! It’s an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. This makes the train look magical both inside and out!It's back! is even BIGGER than before! Watercress Line

Saturday 27 November

Alresford Antiques Fair The Fair is held in Alresford Town Hall in the centre of the town, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We offer a wide range of Decorative, Interesting and Unusual items including good quality Furniture, Silver, Jewellery, Militaria and Books. We will also buy. Free Admission. Limited Free Parking nearby & large car park at the Station. Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm. Contacts: Carol - 01264 335769 / 07870 432805. Steve - 01722 712267 / 07915 663251, Lakewood Smith - 07970 797306

Sat 27th November

Ropley Dramatic Society Ticket demand has been high for our November show. If you would like tickets, please contact the Box Office without delay. Murder Mystery Evening with Fish and Chip Supper - (vegetarian/vegan alternative available). From 7.30pm at Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU Tickets £15. Box Office: janbennett42@ outlook.com. Priority bookings for tables of 6-8 people.

Mon 29th November

Ropley Horticultural Society - A talk by Timothy Walker From 7.45 at The Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall. Death in the Garden, a talk by Timothy Walker. The talk will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine. All welcome.

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