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WALKING FESTIVAL
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ALTON
GARDENS
EVENTS GUIDE 9
Introduction ALTON
HISTORY
Welcome to the second edition of the Alton
Events Guide. For 2018, once again the Town
has put together a diverse range of events
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EVENT LISTINGS
hopefully ensuring there truly is something JANUARY –
to suit everyone. FEBRUARY
The guide contains a comprehensive listing
of events that have been organised both by
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EVENT LISTINGS
Alton Town Council and also a whole host of FEBRUARY – APRIL
other local organisations, throughout the
year. Alton is an endearing town known for
its local culture and an ability to celebrate 12
and commemorate; whether your preference EVENT LISTINGS
MAY – JUNE
is for music, art, sport, history, cars, local
culture, walks or markets. Alongside the
variety of regular and one off events on 13
offer, Alton has a number of local attractions EVENT LISTINGS
to suit all interests such as the Curtis JULY
Museum, The Watercress Line and The Allen
Gallery in the centre of town to Jane 14
Austen’s House, Chawton House Library and EVENT LISTINGS
Gilbert White’s House in the nearby villages. AUGUST –
SEPTEMBER
The regular annual features of the 2018
programme will see the Pancake Race kick 16
off the year’s events, followed by Last EVENT LISTINGS
Night of the Proms in July, the Classic Car SEPTEMBER –
Show in September and Yuletide the first NOVEMBER
Sunday in December.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Alton EVENT LISTINGS
whether this is your first or hundredth visit DECEMBER
and we hope that this guide helps you find
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ALTON WALKING FESTIVAL 2018
JOIN OUR LOCAL
WALK LEADERS AT
ALTON’S ANNUAL
FESTIVAL
1st May 2018 – 31st May 2018
Building upon the success of its This year’s Festival will offer
Walking Festival, Alton Town walkers a range of guided walks
Council has taken the decision that will allow them to explore
to hold its 2018 event the town and surrounding
throughout the entire month countryside. Whether you are
of May. The number and variety looking to delve into the town’s
of walks available will look to history, enjoy the local shops,
entice everyone, from beginner cafes and restaurants or are a
to the experienced walker and keen walker looking to enjoy a
will take in some of the best day out in the East Hampshire
views available in Hampshire. countryside, the programme will
The Festival will also aim to offer something for all ages and
encourage those who have abilities.
not considered walking before
to actively log their progress 2018 will promote a number of
to being able to complete a new walks culminating in the Six
5km walk by the end of the Hills of Alton Walk which is
month and hopefully dedicated to the memory of
encourage them to continue Robert Athis, who sadly is no
walking as a positive step longer with us, but was very
towards their health and much a stalwart for walking and
well-being. devised the route for this walk.
Walking Festival
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WALKING FOR HEALTH WALKS CARDIAC REHAB FAMILY
We are pleased to confirm that FUN WALK AND TREASURE
Walking for Health will be taking HUNT
part in this years programme, Set off from the Cardiac Rehab
welcoming additional walkers. Centre and follow clues from the
The walks are ideal for people Centre into the beautiful village
who would like to improve their of Chawton. End up back at
health and enjoy the beautiful Cardiac Rehab for refreshments,
countryside and local scenery. and a quick look around to see
first hand how we help local
Each walk will be around 2 to 2.5 miles: people with, and at risk of, heart
• May 1st start from Jubilee disease. There will be a prize for
Playing Fields the winning team with the most
• May 8th start from Binsted correct answers!
Recreation Ground
• May 15th start from Selborne ALTON SIX HILLS
car park This year we are excited to
• May 22nd start from Holybourne offer for the first time the ‘Six
• May 29th Start from South Hills of Alton Walk’ which will
Warnborough launch the 2018 Walking
Festival. The walk includes
ALTON TOWN TOUR taking in the six magnificent
Take a guided tour around the key views of Alton from the
historic landmarks of Alton and surrounding hills around the
find out about the fascinating town. This walk is ideal for
history of the town. advanced walkers.
ALTON RAMBLERS FANNY ADAMS ALTON –
Alton Ramblers will be taking part SATURDAY 12TH MAY
in this year’s festival offering 12 11:00AM
walks to the programme. Each Go back in time with one of
walk will be led by a Alton Alton’s local historians for a
Ramblers leader. You don’t need to historical walk through the sites
be a member of the Ramblers to connected to the tragedy of
take part, present members are ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’. Over 16s.
welcome to join the walks. No dogs.
Windmill Hill
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The Real Italian Coffee Shop
Freshly prepared
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Airport transfers
Large fleet including
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Next to railway station
Alton
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• Tree surgery/pruning
• Stump removal
• Felling small & large trees
• Hedge services
• Tree planting & design
• Logs, woodchip &
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• Council approved
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For a friendly, prompt &
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Alton 01420 80685
Mobile: 07973 528950
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85 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton GU34 2RS
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AMERY HILL SCHOOL
Education for life
Opportunity
Progress
Care
Open Evening - 3 rd July , 2018
Tel: 01420 84545 www.ameryhill.hants.sch.uk
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ALTON GARDENS
ALTON IN
BLOOM
Whether you have a large garden
or a small window box, join the
many Altonians recognised in
our local competition.
Do you have green fingers? If so, photographs are required) with
after the success of Alton in entries judged on Impact, Quality
Bloom 2017, Alton Town Council and Maintenance, Use of Space,
will be looking for even more Design and Effort.
entries in 2018 with residents
encouraged to be even more Entries will be accepted from
creative in their gardens and 1st April – 7th July 2018.
local neighbourhood.
The awards evening will be held
All entries will receive a on Friday 14th September 2018
certificate and be awarded Gold, in the Assembly Rooms with the
Silver Gilt, Silver or Bronze. The Town Mayor presenting
overall winners of the categories certificates and announcing
will receive a special trophy. category winners.
Entries are judged by an Full details on how to enter and
independent panel of qualified information on the categories will
gardeners who view the digital be published in the Spring edition of
photographs supplied, (only two The Altonian newsletter and online.
PARTERRE GARDEN
During 2018, Alton Town Council will be taking forward the
project of designing a parterre garden of remembrance as both
a memorial garden for all those who have lost their lives during
periods of conflict and a place for quiet contemplation in
memory of loved ones. It is envisaged that the parterre garden
will be filled with commemorative roses and will feature the
refurbished Miss Bell’s drinking fountain, pictured below, which
is located in the Public Gardens.
Miss Bell’s drinking fountain
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ALTON HISTORY
PETER AND
IONA OPIE
2018 sees Alton recognise
the success of two
internationally renowned
local authors.
Alton Town Council is to erect a authorities on children’s lore
blue plaque in the name of and culture.
husband and wife Peter and
Iona Opie who for 10 years of The value and status of their
their marriage lived at 100 High writings and scholarship can be
Street (now the offices of judged by the willingness of the
Messrs Downie & Gadban). It Bodleian Library to raise over
was during this time that the £500,000 in 1988 for the
couple undertook their research purchasing and housing of the
which underpinned so much of Opie collection of children’s
their published works, other literature and their study notes
writings and broadcasts. In and records. Together, the Opies
educational terms, the Opies produced a number of classic
are renowned for their work studies based on the highest
and are among the most standards of scholarship, but
influential and productive made accessible to all.
JANE AUSTEN REGENCY WEEK
2018 will be the 11th year of Jane Austen Regency Week which
was inaugurated not only to celebrate the time Jane Austen spent
in Alton and Chawton but also to raise, and indeed maintain, the
profile of Alton in today’s world of Jane Austen tourism.
Whilst the JA200 celebrations may be over, 2018 is still an
important year as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in
1818.
The week commences on Saturday 16th June with Regency Day in
the town centre featuring stalls, street entertainment, petting
animals, carriage rides, and people parading in Regency costume,
followed by the Regency Ball in the evening.
In 2017 there were 29 events including talks, singing, walks,
dancing, house and garden tours, embroidery workshops, cream
teas, film showings, cricket, supper and music. 2018 promises to
offer yet another interesting and entertaining week of events.
Next year’s dates are 16th-24th June and tickets will go on sale at
the beginning of January. For more information please go to
www.JaneAustenRegencyWeek.co.uk
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EVENTS LISTINGS 2018
EVENTS LISTINGS
2018
For more details and updated
listings go to www.altonevents.co.uk
JANUARY
• 13th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 17th: Traditional Orchard Wassail, Chawton House Library, GU34 1SJ
6.30pm-8.30pm, www.chawtonhouselibrary.org
• 20th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 20th: Alton Art Society – Mixed Media Demonstration, Alton Assembly
Rooms, 2.30pm-4.30pm, www.altonart.org.uk
• 27th & 28th: Dick Whittington and his Cat, Holybourne Theatre, London
Road, GU34 4EL, 2pm and 7pm, www.holybournetheatre.co.uk
FEBRUARY
• 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th: Dick Whittington and his Cat, Holybourne
Theatre, London Road, GU34 4EL, 2pm and 7pm, www.holybournetheatre.co.uk
• 9th-11th: Pre-Spring Steam Gala, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ
various times, www.watercressline.co.uk
• 10th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 10th-18th: Penguin Trail, Gilbert White’s House, Selbourne, GU34 3JH,
10am-4.30pm, www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 12th-16th: Penguin Activity Week at Birdworld, Birdworld, Holt Pound,
Farnham, GU10 4LD, www.birdworld.co.uk
• 13th: Alton Pancake Race, Public Gardens, 11am, www.altonevents.co.uk ,
01420 83986, events@alton.co.uk
• 17th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
Alton Pancake Race
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AGE 10-18.indd 2 08/12/2017 09:38• 17th: Alton Art Society – Mixed Media Demonstration, Alton Assembly
Rooms, 2.30pm-4.30pm, www.altonart.org.uk
• 17th-18th: Snowdrop Weekend, Gilbert White’s House, Selbourne, GU34
3JH, 10.30am-4.30pm, www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 23rd: Curry and Quiz Night, Chawton Primary School, 7.30pm,
www.chawton.hants.sch.uk
• 25th: National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Day, Chawton House Library,
GU34 1SJ, 11am – 4.30pm, www.chawtonhouselibrary.org
MARCH
• 17th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 17th: Alton Art Society – Mixed Media Demonstration, Alton Assembly
Rooms, 2.30pm-4.30pm, www.altonart.org.uk
• 17th: WW1 Trip in aid of Mayor’s Charities, Alton-France,
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 18th: Alton Bottle & Collectors Fair, Community Centre, 10.30am-1.30pm,
altonbottleclub@hotmail.com
• 24th: Hopes & Dreams Tribute Night, Alton Maltings, 7pm-Midnight,
www.hopesanddreamscharityevents.uk
• 24th: Barn Dance, Medstead Village Hall, 6.30pm-10.30pm,
www.4mmrotary.org.uk
• 24th: Towns Women’s Guild Easter Fayre, Alton Assembly Rooms, 10am
– 2pm, Traditional Christmas Fayre organised by the Alton Townswomen’s
Guild. Tel: 01420 84464
• 30th March – 8th April: Day Out With Thomas, The Watercress Line,
GU34 2PZ, various times, www.watercressline.co.uk
APRIL
• 14th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 14th: 70’s Glam Rock Disco, Community Centre, 7pm-11pm, 01420 85057
• 21st: HealthFest, Assembly Rooms, 10am-3pm, ann.brosnan@btinternet.com
• 21st: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 22th: Plant Fair, Chawton House Library, GU34 1SJ, 11am-4.30pm
www.chawtonhouselibrary.org
• 26th-29th: Walls Family Fun Fair, Butts Green, Alton. Thu & Fri 5-9pm,
Sat 2-9pm, Sun 2-6pm. Traditional Family Fun Fair, www.walls-funfair.co.uk
• 28th: Psychic & Holistic Fair, Community Centre, 10am-4pm,
01420 85057
• 28th: World Tai Chi Day, Public Gardens, 10am-11am Celebrate World Tai
Chi, we will be holding a free open to all ages Tai Chi session, even if you
have never done Tai Chi before and are interested in having a go please join
us. T: 01420 85057
King’s Pond, part of the
Alton Walking Festival
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MAY
• Month of May: Alton Walking Festival 2018, Alton, Various times,
01420 83986, community@alton.co.uk, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 4th: Head Quiz and Chilli Supper, Eggar’s School, Holybourne,
7.40pm-11pm, www.eggars.net
• 6th: We Are Alton, Alton, 12 Noon – 8pm, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 12th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 19th: Grand Plant Sale, Allen Gallery, Alton, 11am-3pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/allen-gallery
• 19th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 20th: Psychic & Holistic Fair, Community Centre, 10am-4pm, 01420 85057
• 26th: Town Park Festival, Public Gardens, 10am-6pm, rhiannon.trust@yahoo.com
JUNE
• 1st-3rd: Diesel Gala, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various times,
www.watercressline.co.uk
• 9th: Lions Party in the Park, Public Gardens, 10am-4pm, www.altonlions.org.uk
• 16th & 17th: War on the Line, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various
times, www.watercressline.co.uk
• 16th-24th: Regency Week, Alton, Various times,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 16th: Regency Day, Alton High Street, 10am-3pm,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 16th: Dancing Workshop, Alton Community Centre, 3.30pm-5pm,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 16th: Alton Regency Ball, Alton Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 16th: Teddy Bear Festival, Assembly Rooms, 10am-4pm,
altonteddybearfestival@hotmail.com
• 16th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 16th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 17th: Antique & Craft Fair, Chawton Village Hall, 10am-3.30pm,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 17th: Choral Evensong, St Lawrence Church, Alton, 6.15pm,
www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 23rd: Eggar’s School Summer Fair, Eggar’s School, Holybourne, 12pm-4pm,
www.eggars.net
• 24th: Alton Victorian Cricket, The Butts, from 10am,
www.altonvictoriancricket.org
Alton Victorian Cricket, photo courtesy
of Tony Cole Photography
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AGE 10-18.indd 4 08/12/2017 09:39Last Night of the Proms
JULY
• 3rd: Amery Hill School Open Evening, Amery Hill School, Alton, GU34 2BZ,
6pm-9pm, www.ameryhill.hants.sch.uk
• 14th: Last Night of the Proms, Public Gardens, Gates open 6pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 14th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 15th: Alton Bus Rally, Anstey Park, 7am-5pm, www.altonbusrally2015.com
• 21st: Music Day, Allen Gallery, Alton, 11am-4pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/allen-gallery
• 21st: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 27th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 28th: Dolls House Day, Curtis Museum, 10.30am-4pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/curtis-museum
Alton Bus Rally, photo
courtesy of Sasha Lawson
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ACA Fest
AUGUST
• 3rd: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 4th: ACA Fest, Public Gardens, 12pm-7pm, 01420 85057
• 4th: Charities Fete, Allen Gallery, Alton, 11am-3pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/allen-gallery
• 10th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 11th: Anglo-Saxon Day, Alton Assembly Rooms Lawn & Curtis Museum,
10am-4pm, www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/curtis-museum
• 11th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 11th: Alton Comic Con, Alton Assembly Rooms, 12pm-5pm,
www.nerdageddon-events.co.uk
• 17th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 18th: Local Archaeology Day, Allen Gallery, Alton, 11am-3pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/allen-gallery
• 18th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 24th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 31st: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, Public Gardens, 2pm-3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
• 8th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 15th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
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AGE 10-18.indd 6 08/12/2017 09:41The Allen Gallery
The Allen Gallery is an intimate setting for
one of the South’s most outstanding ceramics
collections from 1250 to the present day.
Regular special exhibitions of art, crafts,
photography, local and natural history, local
artists and the delightful watercolours and
oil paintings of W H Allen. There is also the
comfortable coffee lounge and charming
walled garden which provide a peaceful retreat
in the middle of Alton. Admission – FREE.
Closed Sunday & Mondays.
10-12 Church Street, Alton GU34 2BW
t: 01420 82802 • w: www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
The Curtis Museum
The Curtis Museum houses one of the finest
local history collections in Hampshire,
exploring 100 million years of history.
Displays include prehistoric tools, Saxon
burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the
notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams plus
hop picking and brewing. Why not come
and explore local history or take part in our
frequent activities and events for adults and
children alike. Admission – FREE. Closed
Sunday & Mondays.
High Street, Alton GU34 2BW
t: 01420 82802 • w: www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
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AGE 10-18.indd 7 08/12/2017 09:41EVENTS LISTINGS 2018
Herald Classic Car Show
• 22nd: Herald Classic Car Show, Alton Town Centre, 10am-3pm, 01420 83986,
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 27th-30th: Walls Family Fun Fair, Butts Green, Alton. Thu & Fri 5-9pm, Sat
2-9pm, Sun 2-6pm. Traditional Family Fun Fair, www.walls-funfair.co.uk
OCTOBER
• 6th-14th: Alton Art Society Annual Exhibition, Assembly Rooms,
10am-4pm, www.altonart.org.uk
• 13th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 19th-21st: Steam Gala, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various times,
www.watercressline.co.uk
• 20th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 26th: Children’s Halloween Disco, Assembly Rooms, 5pm-7pm, 01420 85057
NOVEMBER
• 10th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 10th: Walk the Line, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various times,
www.watercressline.co.uk
• 10th: Holybourne Remembrance Service and Parade from 10.30am.
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 11th: Alton Remembrance Service and Parade from 10.30am.
www.altonevents.gov.uk
• 11th: 100th Anniversary of the End of WW1 Commemoration,
www.altonevents.gov.uk
• 17th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 18th: Alton Bottle & Collectors Fair, Community Centre, 10.30am-1.30pm,
altonbottleclub@hotmail.com
• 24th: Alton Townswomen’s Guild Christmas Fayre, Assembly Rooms,
10am-2pm, 01420 84464
• 25th: Santa Sunday, Market Square, Alton, 12noon-4pm, Santa run & stroll,
children’s activities and entertainment. www.homestart-weywater.org.uk
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AGE 10-18.indd 9 08/12/2017 09:42EVENTS LISTINGS 2018
DECEMBER
• 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 19th-24th: Santa Specials,
The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various times,
www.watercressline.co.uk
• 2nd: Yuletide Festival and Lights Switch-On, Alton Town Centre,
10am-4pm, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 2nd: Christmas Cracker, Community Centre, 10am-4pm, 01420 85057
• 9th: Hampshire Farmers and Lions Craft Market, High Street Alton,
10am-2pm, www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 15th: Alton Heritage Walk, Curtis Museum, 11am, 01420 85057
• 26th & 27th: Christmas Leave, The Watercress Line, GU34 2PZ, various
times, www.watercressline.co.uk
Yuletide Festival
All listings correct at time of going to press.
Please visit www.altonevents.co.uk throughout the year for new listings.
You can also keep up to date with Council News and Events via our
website www.alton.gov.uk or our Facebook and Twitter pages
A lton T own C ouncil @ alton _ council
Editorial and Listings compiled by Alton Town Council, Town Hall,
Market Square, Alton GU34 1HD, Tel: 01420 83986 e-mail: events@alton.gov.uk
Rural Life Centre
The Rural Life Centre is an open air museum distributed
over 10 acres of woodland and barns that collects objects
associated with farming and village life circa 1750-1960.
Rural Life Centre
Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham,
Surrey GU10 2DL
01252 795571
info@rural-life.org.uk
www.rural-life.org.uk
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AGE 10-18.indd 10 08/12/2017 09:42SPECIAL EVENTS 2018
EVENTS
2018
PRE SPRING D AY O U T
STEAM GALA WITH THOMAS
9 TH– 1 1 TH F E B 3 0 TH M A R – 8 TH A P R
DIESEL GALA WA R O N T H E L I N E
1 ST– 3 RD J U N 1 6 TH – 1 7 TH J U N
D AY O U T
A LT O N B U S R A L LY
WITH THOMAS
1 5 TH J U L
4 TH
– 1 2 TH A U G
AUTUMN
OPEN WEEKEND
STEAM GALA
1 5 TH – 1 6 TH S E P T
1 9 TH – 2 1 ST O C T
WIZARD WEEKEND WA L K T H E L I N E
2 7 TH – 2 8 TH O C T 1 0 TH N O V
S A N TA S P E C I A L S C H R I S T M A S L E AV E
T H RO U G H O U T D E C 2 6 TH – 2 7 TH D E C
B O O K T I C K E T S AT W AT E R C R E S S L I N E . C O . U K
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Beautiful new retirement
apartments selling off-plan
December 2017
Austen Place Lower Turk Street, Alton, GU34 2RX
McCarthy & Stone’s retirement apartments are designed
for your future and to help you retain your independence for
longer. Thoughtful features such as slip resistant shower
room floors, raised height ovens and plug sockets are all
integrated in a stylish way. Our Estate Team are on-site 24/7
to give you peace of mind and the table-service restaurant◊
will provide hot lunches daily - leaving you more time for the
things you enjoy.
Features of our Alton
development:
■ 24 hour, 365 days a ■ Estate Manager
year on-site staffing ■ Maintained gardens
■ Flexible care and and exterior
support◊ ■ Lift to all floors
■ Club lounge ■ Table service
■ Landscaped gardens restaurant◊
■ Guest suite for family ■ Less than half a mile
and friends◊# to local amenities
◊Additional charges apply. #Subject to availability.
To be kept up to date with the
progress simply register your
interest on 0800 201 4880 or
visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk/
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