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1 - 26 Jul

Main festival eventWhitchurch Festival Committee

What: Whitchurch Festival
Several events below are highlighted in yellow, this shows they are part of the Whitchurch Festival 2008
Events with the Festival ballon logo are organised by the Festival Committee
For more information please visit the Festival website
Website: www.whitchurchfestival.org.uk

1 - 26 Jul

Working4Whitchurch

What: Whitchurch Food Festival
When: Every day events
Where: The Whitchurch Area
Local food producers will be having special events and eateries will be featuring local produce in their menus
Part of Hampshire Food Fare http://www.hampshirefare.co.uk/food_festival.aspx
Website: www.whitchurchfoodfest.org.uk

2 Jul - 31 Aug

Silk Mill

What: Exhibition - Robes and Raiments
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Silk Mill
An exhibition of vestments dating from the 19th to the 21st century from Salisbury Cathedral to commemorate its 750th anniversary
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

5 Jul

Main festival eventWhitchurch Festival

What: Carnival Procession (authorities permitting)
When: 1 - 2pm
Where: Ardglen Industrial Estate to Millennium Green
For full details see the website
Website: www.whitchurchfestival.org.uk

Main festival eventFamily Fun Day

What: Loads of events for all
When: 2 - 5pm
Where: Millennium Green
For full details see the website
Website: www.whitchurchfestival.org.uk

Main festival eventMusic on the Green

What: Acoustic Music
When: 5pm onwards
Where: Millennium Green
Website: www.whitchurchfestival.org.uk

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6 Jul

Piam Brown Ward

What: 5km Sponsored Walk
When: 9.30am
Where: CANCELLED with much regret
Website: http://freespace.virgin.net/shelton.hines/piambrown2.htm

Whitchurch Youth Project

What: Paint Ball Outing
£5
More information from Lynn Fuoco 07876 493500

Whitchurch Silk Mill

What: Wind, Water, Fare & Mirth Concert
When: 12noon - 3pm
Where: Rear Lawn of the Mill
Hampshire Youth Orchestra will perform music which will appeal to everyone, with lots of fun classical pieces
They are likely to play, Boyce: Symphony, Padstow lifeboat, Dodd: Irish Idyll, Arnold: English Dances, Ireland: Minuet and Elegy, Jacob: Saxophone suite, Mozart: F Major Divertimento, Holst: Suite, Arnold: English Dances, Beatles medley and Grainger: Iris
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

8 Jul

All Hallows Mothers' Union

What: Annual service
When: 2.15pm
Where: All Hallows
The service will be conducted by the Revd Kelvin Inglis
After the service tea will be served in the church room
All are welcome

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9 Jul

WADS

What: Theatre of Horror
When: 8 - 11.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Centre
An interactive murder mystery evening to celebrate WADS’ 50 years of theatre in Whitchurch
More information from Claire Isbester on 892514 or claireisbester@yahoo.com
Website: www.wadsweb.org.uk

10 Jul

Townswomen's Guild

What: Talk - Pub signs and their stories
When: 10am
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
The speaker will be Mr G S Gregory, who was born in Whitchurch, attending the local junior school and then Andover Grammar School
Since retiring from 20 years in banking and 20 years as a civil servant, he has been involved in local history and has had two books published
Visitors are welcome at a charge of £1.50

Cancer Research - Fund Rasing

What: Cookery Demonstration
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
Participants will see a live cooking demonstration and have the opportunity to test and buy the utensils used whilst enjoying the tasty results of the demonstration, 10% of money raised on the evening will go to Cancer Research UK
Tickets must be bought in advance and are available for £3 from Glass Foolery
More information from Liz Murray on 07876 682586

Cats' Protection League

What: Coffee Morning
When: 10am - 1pm
Where: 1 Test Raod
Some of the cats for rehoming will be there
More information from Steph on 892773

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12 Jul

All Hallows

What: Church Fete
When: 2 - 5pm
Where: The Lawn
Irish Dancing, Children’s Games, Gourmet Gamble, Pony Rides, China Smashing, White Elephant, Coconut Shy, Tea & Coffee, Darts, Strawberries & Cream, Test your Strength, Books, Name the Team, Duck Race, Plants & Produce, Belly Dancing, Barbeque and Tombola
* New this year - PIMMS TENT *
Free Entry for Accompanied Children, Adults £1, Concessions 50p

Whitstock

What: Annual Folk Concert
When: 12noon - late
Where: The Railway Hotel

Ladies Singing for Fun

What: Summer Concert
When: 7.30pm
Where: St Mary Bourne Community Hall
Tickets £10 - Refreshments included
More information from Linda Cowley on 895490

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Whitchurch Silk Mill

What: Spinning, weaving & dying display
When: 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Silk Mill
Kennet Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers in action doing what their name suggests all day long, each day
Don't let them get lonely
See what they have to offer
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

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13 Jul

Whitchurch Youth Project

What: Car Boot Sale
When: 9am - 1pm
Where: Longmeadow Sports Centre
Support the Youth Project and get a bargain
Refreshments will be available
Sellers £5 per car, buyers 20p entrance
More information from Martin Prince on 895053 evenings only

Cycle Treasure Hunt

What: 3rd Whitchurch Cycle Treasure Hunt
When: 2pm
Where: Millennium Green
Families and individuals enjoy a pleasant route which takes easy quiet lanes that are suitable for all. Riders collect answers to a number of simple clues around the course with prizes available at the finish
This year entrants are encouraged to picnic on the Millennium Meadow after completing the ride. Another innovation is that bicycles can be made available to anyone who wishes to try the event and who do not have a suitable cycle
Entries will be accepted on the day
More information from John Buckley on 892650

14 Jul - 23 Jul

Whitchurch Library

What: Children's Desk
When: 3 - 5 pm Mon, Wed, Fri 10am -12 Sat
Where: Gill Nethercott Centre
Volunteers will be available to help children especially in Team Read - see below

14 Jul - 13 Sep

Whitchurch Library

What: Team Read
When: Library hours
Where: Gill Nethercott Centre
“Team Read" is this year’s summer reading challenge for 4 to 11 year olds. This year’s sporting theme ties in with the Beijing Olympic Games and children have the chance to win their own medal
As in previous years, the aim is to read six library books over the summer holidays. There is an animated card to record progress, a poster to put up on their wall and stickers to collect
Both parents and teachers have commented on the impact that the challenge has in improving children’s reading confidence and even more importantly, children tell us it is great fun
More information from 893724

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15 Jul

Silver Threads

What: Trip to Bournemouth
£15 for the coach for non members
More information from Brigitte Broad on 892577

17 Jul

Whitchurch Association

What: Film Thursday
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall

19 Jul

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W Dance - Bernie & Mick, Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

WADS

What: An interactive murder mystery evening
When: 8 - 11.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
WADS is putting on the event as part of its celebration of 50 years of theatre in Whitchurch this year and, as part of its celebrations
The setting is the gala evening of a once-great theatre company. WADS performers act out the plot - and host a murder. The cast then mingles with the audience to answer questions. All the audience has to do is try to work out who dunnit before the actors
There will be live music and dinner too
More information from 892514 and how to reserve your place
Website: www.wadsweb.org.uk

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23 Jul

Whitchurch Silk Mill

What: Robes & Vestments
When: 7.30pm
Where: Whitchurch Silk Mill
To suppliment the display which runs from 2 July - 31 August, Jane Lemon MBE, Chairman of the Sarum Group, will talk about vestments made for Salisbury and other cathedrals across the country
Tickets for this talk are £5 for non-Friends and £4 for Friends
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

25 Jul

National Blood Service

What: Blood Donor Session
When: 1.30 - 3.25pm and 4.30 - 6.45pm
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
You can give blood every 16 weeks. NBS suggest that you book an appointment to donate but you can just turn up. Donors who have booked an appointment will usually be seen first
Book by phone or use the website link below
More information from 08457 711711
Website: www.blood.co.uk/SessionSearcher/search.aspx

All Hallows

What: Bell Peal
When: 10.30am
A peal will be rung lasting three hours by visiting ringers be led by John Fielden, a well-known "pealer" from Solihull

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
It will run on Friday mornings until 29 August
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

25 Jul - 13 Sep

Whitchurch Library

What: Children's Desk
When: 10am -12 & 2 - 4pm Mon, Wed, Fri 10am -12 Sat
Where: Gill Nethercott Centre
Volunteers will be available to help children especially in Team Read

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26 Jul

Twang Rocks

What: Rock Concert
When: Noon - midnight
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
A whole day of rock music and much more
Website: www.myspace.com/twangfestival

Whitchurch History Society

What: Visit - Christchurch
When: 9.30am
Where: From Winchester Road Car Park
A vist to Christchurch's Red House Museum and Prory
£10 for members, £12 for non-members (Tokens accepted)
Return around 5.30pm
More information from 892149

1 Aug

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
It will run on Friday mornings until 29 August
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

2 Aug

Whitchurch Nursing Homes

What: Summer Fete
When: 2pm
Where: Wessex Lodge
All the usual stalls to enjoy

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8 Aug

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
It will run on Friday mornings until 29 August
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

10 Aug

Whitchurch Youth Project

What: Car Boot Sale
When: 9am - 1pm
Where: Longmeadow Sports Centre
Support the Youth Project and get a bargain
Refreshments will be available
Sellers £5 per car, buyers 20p entrance
More information from Martin Prince on 895053 evenings only

15 Aug

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
It will run on Friday mornings until 29 August
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

22 Aug

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
It will run on Friday mornings until 29 August
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

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29 Aug

Methodist Church

What: Parents & Toddlers Summer Club
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Methodist Church
The Methodist Church's Annual Summer Club for parents and toddlers
The church will be set out with a wide range of toys from the Whitchurch Toy Library and will include a bouncy castle. Light refreshments will be served. Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with your friends
A nominal fee of £1 per family is requested

2 Sep - 31 Oct

Silk Mill

What: Exhibition - Embracing Lace
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Silk Mill
An exhibition of modern and antique lace
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

9 Sep

Silver Threads

What: Trip to Weymouth
£15 for the coach for non-members
More information from Brigitte Broad on 892577

14 Sep

Whitchurch Youth Project

What: Car Boot Sale
When: 9am - 1pm
Where: Longmeadow Sports Centre
Support the Youth Project and get a bargain
Refreshments will be available
Sellers £5 per car, buyers 20p entrance
More information from Martin Prince on 895053 evenings only

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16 Sep

Community Police

What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her

20 Sep

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W Dance - - American Spirit, Dunc’s Disco
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

1 Oct

Whitchurch Library

What: Toddler Times
When: 10.30 - 11am
Where: Gill Nethrcott Centre
These sessions are aimed at pre-school children of two years and over. Content will be stories and a short craft activity
More information from 893724

18 Oct

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W Dance - Tom Williams, Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

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21 Oct

Community Police

What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her

29 Oct

National Blood Service

What: Blood Donor Session
When: 1.30 - 3.25pm and 4.30 - 6.45pm
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
You can give blood every 16 weeks. NBS suggest that you book an appointment to donate but you can just turn up. Donors who have booked an appointment will usually be seen first
Book by phone or use the website link below
More information from 08458 711711
Website: www.blood.co.uk/SessionSearcher/search.aspx

1 Nov - 5 Jan 2009

Silk Mill

What: Exhibition - The Christmas Delights of Looby Loo
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Silk Mill
A treasury of Christmas gifts made to impeccable standards
More information from 892065
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

5 Nov

Whitchurch Library

What: Toddler Times
When: 10.30 - 11am
Where: Gill Nethrcott Centre
These sessions are aimed at pre-school children of two years and over. Content will be stories and a short craft activity
More information from 893724

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15 Nov

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W Dance - Hawks Drift, Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

18 Nov

Community Police

What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her

21 - 23 Nov

CAMRA

What: Beer Festival
Where: Whitchurch Sports and Social Centre

22 Nov

Testbourne Community School PTFA

What: Craft & Gift Fair
When: 11am - 4pm
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall

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16 Dec

Community Police

What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her

20 Dec

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W Dance - Yorkie Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

31 Dec

Whitchurch Western Dance Club

What: C&W New Year's Dance - Struck It Rich Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
More information from 01264 395324

24 - 25 Jan 2009

Working 4 Whitchurch

What: 11th Hampshire Potato Day
When: 10am - 3pm
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
The largest selection of seed potato available to amateur growers in one place ~ 140 varieties!!
Children's activities, unusual seeds, seed swap, talks on potato cultivation & cookery demonstartions
Expert advice
Adults £2, Children Free - and they get a free potato seed
More information from Phil Cooper 07825 112677
Website: www.thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday

 

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