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WHAT'S ON IN april/May
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Country Market |
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Every Thursday
10:00am - 11:45am at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge. Selling free range pork, preserves, home grown produce, cakes and eggs, plants, crafts and more.
Refreshments ava ilable. |
| Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month |
Broughton Learning Monthly Lectures
Held at Broughton Village Hall at 8:00 pm. Entrance £3.00, Includes glass of wine. |
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Monthly Group |
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Young Stockbridge Amateur Dramatics Society (Young SADS)
Are you between 10 and 18 years old? Young SADS needs you! We meet once a month for drama workshops focusing on communication skills, confidence building, improvisation, all aspects of performance and of course fun and games!
For more information please contact Sarah at
youngsads@yahoo.com |
| Commencing April and each month during the Summer |
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Longstock Water Gardens
Open on the first and third Sunday of the month from 2:0 pm to 5:00 pm. These magical gardens, world renowned and well worth many visits throughout the summer. Teas are served by Benefice churches.
In aid of the following charities:
6th May - Age Concern, Southampton
20th May - Fighting Blindness
Admission: £5 for adults / £1 for children to age 14 |
| Friday 4th May |
Stockbridge Football Club Annual Disco and Social Evening
Held at the Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge.
Time: 7:30 start
Tickets: £5
Contact: Dave Webb on 01264 810819 |
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Saturday 5th May |
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Longstock and Leckford WI Stall
The stall will be outside St Peter's Church, Stockbridge from 9:30am to 1:30pm selling Bric-a-Brac, plants, cakes and goodies. |
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Monday 7th May |
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The May Day Triathlon
Set in the grounds of Kings School, Winchester. This triathlon is perfect for first timers and experienced triathletes alike. There will be 3 different adult events on offer and a children's event. Novie distance: 200m swim, 8km cycle, 2km run. Sprint distance: 400m swim, 16km cycle, 4km run. Swicle: 400m swim, 16km cycle. Children's event: 100m swim, 2km cycle, 1km run. Never tried a tri? Now's the time! First wave of competitions start at 08:00am. Registration opens from 07:15am.
Tickets: Novice - £25, Sprint - £35, Swicle - £25, Childrens - £20.
Contact: 02380 273657
Email: events@trytri.co.uk
Web: www.trytri.co.uk/2010-body-in-motion-series |
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Wednesday 9th May |
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The Friends of the Museum of Army Flying - Short talk on the history of the Royal Flying Corps 1912/18
At the Museum of Army Flying. Tickets are available on the night or contact the number below. Refreshments are available.
Cost: £5
Time: All talks start at 7:30pm (doors open at 07:00pm)
Tel: 01264 784421 |
| Saturday 12th May |
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Pageant - The River is Flowing
A celebration of Wherwell Abbey in words and music, 94-2012 AD. Held at Wherwell Priory. Andover Town Band, Craig Morgan Robson, King Alfred Singers, Spotlight Singers, Wherwell School Choir and the Wherwell SIngers.
Time: 6pm
Tickets: £10.00 with souvenir programme. Available from William Stewart Hair Design, Wherewell. Chilbolton Village stores or Andew Flanagan on 01264 860560. All proceeds towards Wherwell Church. Please bring your own chair and footwear suitable for soft ground. |
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Saturday 19th May |
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Sparsholt College Countryside Day 2012
Join the fun at Hampshire's leading land-based college. From have-a-go-activites such as clay shooting and wall climbing to fun filled tractor and trailer rides, there is plenty of things to see and do that the whole family will enjoy. There will be a wide variety of refreshments available to purchase on the day. Free parking with designated parking available for disabled visitors. Sorry, no dogs with the exception of assistance dogs.
Web: www.sparsholt.ac.uk |
| Saturday 19th May |
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Spring Concert - Vocalium
A new chamber choir under the direction of Dale Webb will perform at St Peter and Holy Cross Church, Wherwell. In aid of Wherwell Church Restoration Programme. A celebration of music from Tudor England and the 21st century.
Tickets: £8 (£6 concessions). Available from Dale Webb
Email: Dale Webb dalewebb@mac.com
Telephone: 01264 860074
Time: From 7:30pm |
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Sunday 20th May |
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Wherwell Primary School Spring Fete
Barbeque, drinks, tent teas, stalls and games, bouncy castles and prize draw.
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm |
| Monday 21st May |
Houghton WI Meeting
Houghton Village Hall
Annual Meeting and discussion of National Resolution. All visitors are welcome.
Time: 07:30 pm
Contact: Sandra Harper on 01794 388509 or Jane Anderton on 01264 810928 |
| Wednesday 23rd May |
The Friends of the Museum of Army Flying - Short talk on The Glider Pilot Regiment 1941/44
At the Museum of Army Flying. Tickets are available on the night or contact the number below. Refreshments are available.
Cost: £5
Time: All talks start at 7:30pm (doors open at 07:00pm)
Tel: 01264 784421 |
| Sunday 27th May |
Broughton School Summer Fete
Fun for all the family. Hog roast, pony rides, coconut shy, bouncy castle, raffle, teas and cakes and much more.
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm |
| Saturday 27th May |
Jazz by the River in aid of two local charities - The Rupert Trust and the Stockbridge Scouts.
The Meadow, White Bridge, Stockbridge
A fun family event for all ages to enjoy. Traditional Jazz music alongside the banks of the River Test. Jazz Music provided by The Jubilee Traditional Jazz Band will play throughout the afternoon whilst you dance and laze in the summer sunshine. A hog roast will be provided by John Robinson and a licensed bar and hot drinks will be available. Bring your own picnic rugs/chairs.
A raffle and auction of prizes will also be held during the afternoon raising funds for the Rupert Trust (helping disabled children in the local area) and 14th Andover (Stockbridge) Scouts Group.
Tickets: 15 per adult, child under 12 £8 and infants under 3 free (Includes hog raost and dessert). On sale in Stockbridge from the Pharmacy, John Robinsons, Becky's Greengrocers and the Garden Inn from the end of April. Tickets to be pruchased by Friday 25th May. |
| Thursday 31st May |
Stokes of Stockbridge & Sticky Toffee Jazz
Relax and enjoy the bar menu while listening to modern and traditional jazz performed by Sandy Ince.
Time: 7:30pm
Telephone: 01264 810248
Web: www.stokesofstockbridge.com |
| Saturday 2nd June |
Diamond Jubilee Street Party - Stockbridge
Trafalgar Way. Everything is free but please bring your own picnic lunch to share with others as well as picnic chairs and tables. Entertainment for adults and children.
Time: 12 noon to 4:30pm |
| Sunday 3rd June |
Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch Party- Longstock
Longstock Recreation Ground
There will be tents and barbeques so anyone wanting to join the party can bring their picnic and whatever the want to drink and barbeque, there will be tables so people can bring food to share. Music will be paying to get you in the mood and the TV broadcast of the River Pageant will be on a big screen. Bring your own chairs and tables or rugs and join your neighbours for a relaxing afternoon. Parking will be in the area adjacent to the barn.
Time: From 12 noon |
| Monday 4th June |
Broughton Jubilee Fun Day
Broughton Sportsfield, Buckholt Road.
Bring your picnic or enjoy local buffalo burgers, ice creams, teas/coffees,, cakes and bar. Lots of games, sports for children, classic cars, fancy dress, steam engines and lots more. Goint into the evening, live bands with music for everyone.
Admission: FREE
Time: 12:30 onwards |
| Saturday 16th June |
Wallop Primary School Summer Fete
Join everyone in the grounds of Wallop School for a fun day out for all the family. This year they have the 'Falcon High', Falcon display team as well as tractor rides, pony rides, face painting, bouncy castle, go-karting, raffle, coconut shy, tombolas,c ream teas and much much more.
Money being raised for Science and Technology resources throughout the school.
Time: 1pm to 4pm
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