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EVENTS GUIDE
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A LTON T OWN C OUNCIL @ ALTON _ COUNCIL CONTENTS
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ALTON WALKING
FESTIVAL 2019
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ALTON PUBLIC
GARDENS
EVENTS GUIDE 9
Introduction ALTON
HISTORY
Welcome to the third edition of the Alton
Events Guide. Once again, the Town has
put together a diverse range of events
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EVENT LISTINGS
hopefully ensuring that there truly is JANUARY –
something to suit everyone. FEBRUARY
The guide contains a comprehensive listing
of events throughout the year that have
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EVENT LISTINGS
been organised by Alton Town Council and a FEBRUARY – APRIL
whole host of other local organisations.
Alton is renowned for its local culture and an
ability to celebrate and commemorate; 12
whether your preference is for music, art, EVENT LISTINGS
MAY – JUNE
sport, history, cars, local culture, walks or
markets. Alton is also well situated to
Chawton, home to Jane Austen and 13
Selborne, home of Gilbert White. EVENT LISTINGS
JUNE – JULY
Alton Town Council events programme will
launch with the Pancake Race in February 14
followed by its Walking Festival during May. EVENT LISTINGS
Classic events include Last Night of the Proms JULY –
in July, the Classic Car Show in September and SEPTEMBER
the Yuletide weekend in December. For 2019
look out for the big “community dig” in the 16
Public Gardens in July. EVENT LISTINGS
SEPTEMBER –
We look forward to welcoming you to Alton NOVEMBER
whether this is your first or hundredth visit
and we hope that this guide helps you find the 18
experience you have been looking for. EVENT LISTINGS
DECEMBER
Kind regards
Alton Town Council Photographs by kind
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ALTON WALKING FESTIVAL 2019
JOIN OUR LOCAL
WALK LEADERS AT
ALTON’S ANNUAL
WALKING FESTIVAL
1st May 2019 – 31st May 2019
Building upon the success of This year, for the first time, some
last year’s month long Walking evening walks of up to 2 hours
Festival, Alton Town Council is duration have been included to
once again staging its 2019 cater for families who wish to be
event throughout the entire able to walk together after school
month of May. The programme or work. The Festival will also
of walks on offer will entice continue to encourage those who
even more people to get out have not considered walking before
there and take in some of the to take the opportunity of taking
best views available in their first steps towards improving
Hampshire. their health and wellbeing.
Walking Festival
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The Festival will offer walkers a Alton Ramblers will be
range of guided walks enabling providing a number of Walk
them to explore the town and Leaders for this year’s festival
surrounding countryside, offering some 12 walks
featuring walks of 3–10 mile covering a range of routes
durations as well as several designed for the experienced
feature walks taking in longer walker. Other volunteer groups
distances. Whether you are will feature walks for beginners
looking to delve into the town’s as well as those looking to
history, enjoy the local shops, improve their fitness.
cafes and restaurants or are a
keen walker looking to enjoy a The feature walk of the Festival
day out in the East Hampshire will be The Six Hills of Alton
countryside, the programme - launched in 2018 and back by
will offer something for all ages popular demand, this allows the
and abilities. more serious walker the
opportunity to take in the
The ever popular Town Guided breathtaking views from six of
Walks will provide an the best vantage points of Alton.
opportunity for residents and
visitors to learn some more By popular request and new for
about the history of Alton this year there will be an
getting to know the nooks and opportunity to learn how to use
crannies of lesser known areas a compass and read a map with
in the town. a special workshop on offer.
Walking Festival
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ALTON PUBLIC GARDENS
LAST NIGHT
OF THE PROMS
Our flagship summer event
in the Public Gardens
Alton’s very own annual musical sunshine provides the ambient
answer to the Royal Albert Hall, setting for what has become the
Last Night of the Proms is a free “jewel in the crown” event for
event staged in the Public Altonians, allowing family and
Gardens and welcomes the Alton friends to “wave their flags” and
Concert Orchestra to the stage to sing along to the traditional
provide the entertainment to proms anthems including
residents and visitors alike. Picnic Britannia, Land of Hope and
blankets and warm summer Glory and Jerusalem.
Last Night of the Proms
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ALTON HISTORY
JANE AUSTEN
REGENCY WEEK
22nd – 30th June
2019 will be the 12th year of further 8 days full of events and
Jane Austen Regency Week things to do feature in the
which was inaugurated not only programme, including walking
to celebrate the time Jane tours of Alton and Chawton;
Austen spent in Alton and garden tour and cream tea at
Chawton but also to raise, and Chawton House; Regency choral
indeed maintain, the profile of Evensong and an Organ Recital at
Alton in today’s world of Jane St. Lawrence Church. Explore the
Austen tourism. Jane Austen Collection at Alton
Library; Open Evening at Jane
The week commences on Austen’s House Museum; a range
Saturday 22nd June with Regency of interesting talks; workshops
Day in the town centre featuring and tours at Chawton House; visit
stalls, street entertainment, to Wyards Farmhhouse, Playford
petting animals, carriage rides, Dancing, Music and Regency
and people parading in Regency Supper. So much to enjoy and
costume, followed by the visit – further details available
Regency Ball in the evening. A www.JaneAustenRegencyWeek.co.uk
Regency Day
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EVENTS LISTINGS 2019
EVENTS LISTINGS
2019
For more details and updated
listings go to www.altonevents.co.uk
JANUARY
• 9th: Alton Camera Club Mid-Season Start, Holybourne Village Hall
7.30pm–10pm and then every Wednesday. Membership: £25 for the half
season. www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
• 12th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 19th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Details: 01420 85057
• Saturday 19th January – Orchard Wassail, Chawton House Library 5pm–7pm.
A magical night of merrymaking following the ancient tradition of the Orchard
Wassail! Held on Old Twelfth Night, relives the practice in cider-producing
regions of England of visiting orchards to recite incantations and sing to the
trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year. Price: £15 adult; children
(6-16) £10 (includes soup, roll and drink). www.chawtonhouse.org.
• 23rd: Alton Camera Club – Talk about “It’s all in the Mind – Photo Psychology”,
Holybourne Village Hall 7.30pm–10pm £5 per person. www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
• 26th-27th: Treasure Island, Holybourne Theatre, London Road, GU34 4EL, 2pm
and 7pm, www.holybournetheatre.co.uk
FEBRUARY
• 2nd, 3rd and 9th: Treasure Island, Holybourne Theatre, London Road, GU34 4EL,
2pm and 7pm, www.holybournetheatre.co.uk
• 9th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 13th Alton Camera Club Talk about “Natural History Photography” at Holybourne
Village Hall 7.30pm–10.00pm £5 per person www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
• 14th: We love our friends and volunteers, Gilbert White’s House, Selbourne
11am–3pm, free. www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 16th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
Alton Pancake Race
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AGE 10-18.indd 2 20/11/2018 16:07• 17th February – Chawton House Snowdrop Sunday. 11am–4.30pm
Visit the gardens to enjoy the snowdrops on the south lawn and discover the
walled garden and explore the grounds. Light lunches, tea, coffee and cakes
will be available for purchase in the tearoom. Tickets: adult £5; children
(under 16) free. Tickets to the House will be available for the additional
admission price of £5
• 18th & 20th: Build an Antarctic World, Gilbert White’s House, Selborne.
10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm, £10 per child. www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 19th: Alton Pancake Race, Public Gardens, 11am, www.altonevents.co.uk ,
01420 83986, events@alton.co.uk
• 19th & 21st: Penguin Crafts, Gilbert White’s House, Selborne. 10.30am–2pm,
free with admission. www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 24th February – National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Day: 11am–4.30pm.
Chawton House as part of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), opens its
garden to raise funds for charity. Tickets: £5; Children (Under 16) Free.
www.chawtonhouse.org. Tickets to the house additional £5.
MARCH
• 9th March: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square,
10am–2pm, www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 9th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am-2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 16th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Details: 01420 85057
• 17th: Antique Bottle & Collectors Fayre 10.30am–1.30pm at the Alton
Community Centre. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 20th March: Alton Camera Club Photography Talk, Holybourne Village Hall
7.30pm–10pm £5 per person www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
APRIL
• 13th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 13th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square, 10am–2pm.
www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 20th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 22nd: Hard of Hearing Group – Sponsored Walk, Public Gardens from
9am–3pm: details https://www.hearinglink.org/connect/groups-clubs-people-
hearing-loss/alton-all-saints-hard-of-hearing-group/
• 27th: 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
• 28th: Wedding Fayre, Gilbert White’s House e-mail:
marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Walls Family Fun Fair, photo
courtesy of Tony Cole Photography
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MAY
• 1st-31st: Alton Walking Festival 2019, Alton, various times, 01420 83986,
e-mail: community@alton.gov.uk or for details www.alton.gov.uk
• 3rd-6th: Walls Family Fun Fair, The Butts Alton. Thu & Fri 5–9pm, Sat 2–9pm,
Sun 2–6pm. Traditional Family Fun Fair, www.walls-funfair.co.uk
• 11th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 11th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square, 10am–2pm.
www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 16th-19th: “Iolanthe” performed by the Alton Operatic and Dramatics Society
at the Assembly Rooms, Alton. www.aods.org
• 18th: Grand Plant Sale, Allen Gallery, Church Street from 11am–3pm
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
• 18th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 25th: Town Park Festival, Public Gardens, 10am–6pm,
rhiannon.trust@yahoo.com
• 25th: “Life Without Sherlock” Play – Assembly Rooms. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 25th & 26th May – Chawton Village Open Gardens Weekend. A biennial event
when Chawton Village opens its gardens to raise funds for village projects.
including the gardens of Chawton House and the Jane Austen’s House Museum
– and don’t forget to find the scarecrows in our ‘wilderness’! Entry to the gardens
is included in the general admission for Chawton Village Open Gardens. Tickets to
Chawton House is an additional admission price of £5. Refreshments available in
the Old Kitchen tearoom. www.chawtonhouse.org
• 26th-27th: Nature Festival, Gilbert White’s House e-mail:
marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
JUNE
• 8th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 8th: Lions Party in the Park, Public Gardens, 10am–4pm, www.altonlions.org.uk
• 8th: Hampshire Farmers’ and Lions Craft Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 8th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square, 10am–2pm.
www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 8th-9th Flyball Dog Show at The Diggers, Anstey Park from 8.30am both days.
www.fleajumper2.co.uk
• 15th: Teddy Bear Festival, Assembly Rooms, 10am–4pm,
altonteddybearfestival@hotmail.com or smartbutton@hotmail.com
• 15th-16th: Unusual Plants Fair, Gilbert White’s House
www.gilbertwhitehouse.org.uk
• 22nd: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Details: 01420 85057
Alton Victorian Cricket, photo
courtesy of Tony Cole Photography
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AGE 10-18.indd 4 20/11/2018 16:08Last Night of the Proms
• 22nd-30th: Regency Week, Alton, Various times, www.janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
• 23rd: Alton Victorian Cricket, The Butts, from 10am,
www.altonvictoriancricket.org
• 29th: Alton Horticultural Society Scarecrow Competition at the Assembly
Rooms from 10am–12pm www.altonhorticulturalsocieety.org.uk
JULY
• 7th: Williams Syndrome Family Fun Day, Anstey Park from 10am–8pm
• 13th: Last Night of the Proms, Public Gardens, gates open 6pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 13th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square,
10am–2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 13th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 16th-23rd Community Archaeology Dig in the Public Gardens.
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 20th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 20th: Music in the Allen Gallery Garden in Church Street from 11am–4pm.
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
• 21st: Alton Bus Rally, Anstey Park, 7am–5pm, www.altonbusrally2015.com
• 21st: Plant Fair Chawton House 11am–4pm. Leading specialist nurseries will
offer a wide range of bulbs, perennials, herbs shrubs and trees to purchase.
Refreshments available for purchase from the tearoom. Tickets: Standard
admission price (children under 16 go free). www.chawtonhouse.org
• 22nd: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420 83986,
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 24th: The World of Harry Potter Quiz Night, Assembly Rooms Alton
7–10pm Entrance Fee £4.50 Telephone: 01420 85057
Alton Bus Rally
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Gilbert White’s House
• 26th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420
83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 27th: The World of Harry Potter Funday, Assembly Rooms Alton
11am–5pm Adults £7.50 Children (5-15) £4.50 under 5s – free. Details:
hampshiretoyfair@gmail.com
• 28th: Dolls House Day at the Curtis Museum, High Street from
10.30am–4pm. www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
AUGUST
• 3rd: ACA Fest, Public Gardens, 12pm–7pm, Telephone: 01420 85057
• 3rd-4th: Georgian Fair, Gilbert White’s House. www.chawtonhouse.org
• 9th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420 83986,
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 10th: Anglo-Saxon Day, Alton Assembly Rooms Lawn and Curtis
Museum, 10.30am–4.30pm, www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/
curtis-museum
• 10th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square,
10am–2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 10th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 16th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420
83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 17th: Alton Comic Con, Assembly Rooms, 11am–5pm, Meet some of
your favourite heroes featuring props and displays from famous movies
plus trade stands. www.hampshiretoyfair@gmail.com
• 17th: Archaeology Day at the Allen Gallery 11am–3pm,
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/curtis-museum
• 17th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the
War Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 23rd: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420
83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 30th: Fun Friday in the Public Gardens, 2pm–3pm, Telephone: 01420
83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
• 1st: Dog Show, Gilbert White’s House www.chawtonhouse.org.uk
• 4th: Alton Camera Club Season Start – and then every Wednesday at
Holybourne Village Hall. 7.30pm–10.00pm. Price: £50 for the Full Season
www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
• 14th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 14th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square,
10am–2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
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AGE 10-18.indd 6 20/11/2018 16:09Fox Decorators
T: 07714 231022 E: foxdecor@hotmail.com
Free estimates and advice
Free professional interior design service
Supply and hanging of wall coverings
Specialising in wallpaper hanging
Specialist paint finishes
Interior and exterior decorating
www.foxdecorators.co.uk
ALTON
CRAFT MARKET
2nd Saturday each month
March – December
Market Square/Cross & Pillory Lane
10am – 3pm
A ‘made by me’ market specialising in unique high-quality
hand-made goods by skilled craftsmen and women.
Organised by Alton Lions Club (CIO) with stall hire
charges donated to local charities.
For more info www.altonlions.org.uk/www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
KEMP & STEVENS
THORNE FAMILY
INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS
93 High Street, Alton,
Hampshire, GU34 1LG
01420 83177 (24 hours)
Robin Thorne
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MBIE Dip FD LMBIFD
One of Alton’s oldest independent family run
businesses serving the local and surrounding
community for generations.
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Alton Herald Classic Car Show
• 21st: Herald Classic Car Show, Alton Town Centre, 10am–3pm,
01420 83986, www.altonevents.co.uk
• 21st: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the
War Memorial in the High Street Telephone: 01420 85057
• 26th-29th: Walls Family Fun Fair, The Butts, Alton. Thu & Fri 5–9pm, Sat
2–9pm, Sun 2–6pm. Traditional Family Fun Fair, www.walls-funfair.co.uk
OCTOBER
• 4th-13th: Alton Art Society Annual Exhibition, Assembly Rooms,
10am–4pm, www.altonart.org.uk
• 12th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 12th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square,
10am–2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 19th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the
War Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 25th: Children’s Halloween Disco and Family Fun including Fancy
Dress competitions, Assembly Rooms, 5pm–7pm.
Telephone: 01420 85057
NOVEMBER
• 2nd-30th: Alton Camera Club Photography Exhibition at the Allen
Gallery, Church Street on Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30am until
4.30pm. www.altoncameraclub.org.uk
• 3rd: Chawton Bonfire & Fireworks Evening:
www.chawtonparishcouncil.org
• 9th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street Alton, 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 9th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Alton Market Square,
10am–2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 9th: Holybourne Remembrance Service and Parade from 10.30am.
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 10th: Alton Remembrance Service and Parade from 10.30am.
www.altonevents.gov.uk
• 14th-16th: An autumn production to be performed by the Alton
Operatic and Dramatics Society at the Assembly Rooms, Alton.
www.aods.org
• 16th: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the
War Memorial in the High Street. Telephone: 01420 85057
• 17th: Antique Bottle & Collectors Fayre 10.30am–1.30pm at the Alton
Community Centre Telephone: 01420 85057
• 23rd: Alton Townswomen’s Guild Christmas Fayre, Assembly Rooms,
10am–2pm, 01420 84464
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AGE 10-18.indd 8 20/11/2018 16:10The 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
The 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
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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01420 543583
Unit 2. Borovere Business Park, Borovere Lane, Alton, Hants, GU34 1FH
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AGE 10-18.indd 9 21/11/2018 10:45EVENTS LISTINGS 2019
DECEMBER
• 1st : Yuletide Festival Alton Town Centre, 10am–4pm,
www.altonevents.co.uk
• 1st: Christmas Cracker, Community Centre, 10am–4pm, 01420 85057
• 7th: Small Business Saturday – Alton Town Centre
• 7th-8th: Mulled Wine Weekend, Gilbert White’s House e-mail:
marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
• 14th: Hampshire Farmers’ Market, High Street 10am–2pm,
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
• 14th: Alton Craft Market, Cross & Pillory Lane and Alton Market Square,
10am-2pm. www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
• 21st: Alton Town Guided Walk, Curtis Museum, meet at 11am at the War
Memorial in the High Street. Details: 01420 85057
Alton 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 Town 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
The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Bordon,
offers a wide range of theatre, music, comedy,
events, classes, workshops and more!
For more details on how to book and
see what is coming up, visit our website
at www.phoenixarts.co.uk,
email info@phoenixarts.co.uk
or call us on 01420 472664.
We look forward to welcoming you to
‘Hampshire’s Friendliest Little Venue’ soon
18 • A lton events guide 2019 www . alton . gov . uk
AGE 10-18.indd 10 21/11/2018 11:10JRS Plumbing
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Your friendly, local,
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• Bolier installation,
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• Bathroom installation
• Central heating flushing
Tel: 01420 86462
Mob: 07592 232282
www.jrsplumbingheating.com
ALTON
FARMERS’
MARKET
On the second Saturday
of every month 10am-2pm
in the High Street, Alton
Enjoy the great taste of Hampshire,
savour the delights of truly local
food reared, grown, baked, caught
and brewed in Hampshire.
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
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