Travel back in time again this Christmas, this time to medieval Andover! From King Alfred to the Normans, discover the origins of many of the traditions we still do today at the medieval Christmas family activity trail running from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. We're travelling back in time again this Christmas, this... Read more »
They are delighted to welcome Father Christmas back to Finkley once again. For 2024 they are introducing 2 ways to join in with the festivities: The usual magically Christmas Event for weekend & school holidays and also a new “Mini Christmas” Event running on Term Times Dates aimed at the younger children. The time you... Read more »
Experience Whitchurch Silk Mill decorated for Christmas. On the banks of the River Test, our living museum in beautiful rural Hampshire is a real-life time capsule. It is part living museum, part Regency water mill, and part contemporary silk weaver. Each of the Mill’s floors will be decorated to recreate scenes from the Mill’s past,... Read more »
Charlton Village Community Association will be holding their first Christmas Market on 30th Nov. Food and Craft stalls In conjunction with Sunnyside close, Christmas light switch on at 5pm
Whether you are new here, coming with a friend, or join us every time we meet - you are most welcome. We had such a great time last Christmas when we got together for a fun quiz night - so we're doing it again this year! This time we will have plenty of Christmas snacks... Read more »
The Appleshaw Santa Dash is back with a festive family event to get you into the Christmas spirit while raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK! Join us on Sunday, December 1st, for an even bigger and better Santa Dash. Whether you're up for a run, jog, or a scenic winter walk with your dog, the 3km... Read more »
Whose life will you celebrate this Christmas? At Christmas time our thoughts often turn to those who are no longer with us to share the festive season. Through Light Up a Life (LUAL), we join together to remember and celebrate their lives. A beautiful Christmas tree is erected outside the hospice entrance and we invite... Read more »
Head to the Chantry Centre to watch free family films in a pop-up screen next to Andover Library. There will be festive craft activities to try and popcorn to tuck into. Saturday 7 December, 10am & 1pm, The Polar Express Sunday 8 December, 10am & 1pm, The Grinch
Help the Scott centre celebrate their 30 year anniversary! They will be celebrating with lots of Christmas Make and Take activities, Christmas craft stalls, Santa’s Grotto and plenty of games and entertainment for all the family. 11am until 2pm on Saturday 7th December at The Scott Centre.
Andover Choral Society will be performing Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle on Saturday 7th December at 1930. The choir will be supported by soloists, piano and harmonium. Come along and enjoy this fabulous piece in the wonderful acoustics of St Mary's Church Andover. This is one of Rossini's later works written decades after his much better... Read more »
Can you solve Santa's escape room and help save Christmas?? Take on our Christmas challenge and meet the main man himself! £3 per child, booking is now open on their website! They will also be providing some free crafts, snacks and a disco!
Balksbury will once again be hosting an intergenerational cafe on Monday 9th December. The cafe will run between 9:45am and 11am and will have tea, cake and christmassy performances from our children. Please let Molly know by the 22nd November if you would like to attend this event. mantrobus@btinternet.com