May Events

Monday 2nd May The Eel House,Norman Bridge and Museum - Heritage Open Days

Eel House from 11am to 5pm. Norman Bridge and Museum from midday to 4pm.

Monday 2nd May Brocante Market (Bank Holiday Monday)

From 9am to 4pm - Alresford welcomes back the Brocante flea market for its 5th year with up to 40 traders offering a mixture of Antiques, Collectables Curios, Vintage Retro, bric-a-brac, Vinyl records and those ‘must-have’ quirky finds from traders and enthusiasts

Tuesday 3rd May - Sunday 8th May Two local artists, Gill Drew and Sue Colyer, are staging an exhibition of new works at The Light Room Gallery

in Alresford. Gill is a figurative and landscape painter who works on evocative and intimate paintings in acrylics and Sue is a passionate watercolour artist working mainly on landscapes but is also introducing some mixed media and resin works, all with a contemporary feel. open every day from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition is free and in the heart of Alresford, a perfect place to come for a browse and a leisurely coffee. If you would like further information please contact Gill Drew www.gilldrew.co.uk or Sue Colyer www.suecolyer.com

Sunday 8th May Solos Sunday Tea

The Solos Sunday Tea is held in the John Pearson Hall on the third Sunday of each month. Our next Tea will be from 2pm-4pm. Do come along and enjoy Tea Homemade Cake Conversation and Friendship. Info 10am -12noon 01962 733545

Wednesday 11th May Save The Date: Garden & Craft Fair in aid of Winchester Go-LD

From 10am to 4pm at Upper Farm, Down Farm Lane, Headbourne Worthy, SO23 7LA. Entrance £5. Ample parking available onsite, sorry no dogs. A great day out with lots of exciting new stalls, a lunch marquee, floral workshops and demonstrations and illustrated plant and garden talks by a Hillier expert. Please look at our website for more details: https://winchestergold.org.uk/getinvolved/ This event is being generously

supported by Cobbs, Hillier, Creative Flora, Savills and NFU Mutual.

Wednesday 11th May Alresford and District Horticultural Society Talk

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in St Gregory’s Hall, Grange Road, Alresford. The talk will be on ‘A Year of Colour’ by John Negus. For further information contact Mr Stephen Morley on 01962 733524 or hortic@allthemorleys.co.uk

Wednesday 11th May Upper Farm Garden & Craft Fair

From 10am - 4pm at Upper Farm, Down Farm Lane, Headbourne Worthy, SO23 7LA. A great day out with lots of exciting new stalls, a lunch marquee, floral workshops and demonstrations and illustrated plant and garden talks by a Hillier expert. Entrance £5. Parking available on site. Sorry no dogs https:// winchestergold.org.uk/get-involved/

Thursday 12th May Alresford Ladies Group Talk - Village Life in the 30’s and 40’s by John Pitman

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the John Pearson Hall, Alresford.

Sunday 15th May The Cafe at St. John's

At the Watercress Festival. A warm welcome awaits you in the John Pearson Hall. Open from 10am to 4pm. Come and enjoy a delicious slice of homemade cake with a cup of coffee/tea or squash for children.

Sunday 15th May Alresford Watercress Festival 2022

From 10am - 4pm - The whole of Alresford Town Centre. Alresford Watercress Festival The nationally acclaimed annual free street festival which attracts thousands of visitors to celebrate watercress returns after a two year absence. Over a hundred stalls, festival parade, street entertainment and the world famous Watercress Eating Championship. www.watercress festival.org

Saturday 21st May Alresford Antiques Fair

The Fair is held in Alresford Community Centre 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

Wednesday 25th May Alresford Flower Club

Join us for an entertaining evening with Marion Catt who will be giving us a talk entitled “A Mixed Bunch” commencing at 7.30pm followed by tea/coffee, biscuits and a chat. All welcome. At St.Gregorys Church Hall, Alresford - Visitors £5.00.

Thursday 26th May Alresford Art Society: a demonstration by Hashim Akib - 'Portraits in acrylics'

From 7.30pm in Bishop's Sutton Village Hall, Alresford Road (B3047), Alresford SO24 0AH (Covid regulations allowing). Non-members welcome - admission £3. For further information please contact Richard Cox on 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org

Saturday 4th June The East Stratton Fete & Dog Show

This quintessential village fete will be held on the village green opposite the Northbrook Arms PH in East Stratton, described as one of the best preserved estate villages in the south of England and set in a conservation area just off the A33 about 5 miles north of Winchester (SO21 3DX). It offers genuine family entertainment for all ages with a wide range of stalls and sideshows, a barbecue and Pimms bar, a children’s entertainer, tractor & trailer rides, jazz band and fun dog show as well as a grand draw with numerous exciting prizes. Car parking and entry is free.

Saturday 4th June Jubilee Picnic in the Park - Arlebury Park, Alresford

Celebrate the Queens 70th Anniversary. Watch live coverage of the day including the concert from Buckingham Palace on the Big Sceen. Take part in activities, competitions, music, refreshments and entertainment. Join friends and family to celebrate this amazing milestone. Find more information at our Facebook page 'Alresfords Jubilee in the Park'

For more May events and details on Clubs & Societies see page 18

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