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events and entertainment in the winchester district

n o v e m b e r • d e c e m b e r • j a n u a r y • f e b r u a r y

what’s on in winchester

his edition of What’s on in

Winchester focusses on the

wonderful variety of events

and activities taking place in

and around Winchester during

the festive season. And there

are so many to include that you

will never be short of something

to do; the ice rink and market

are now firm favourites and

return for the third year even

bigger and better than before.

Go to www.winchesterat

christmas.co.uk for further

information about these and

lots more.

Just ahead of the Christmasfestivities is ‘Winchester OutLoud’; our contribution to theNational Year of Reading,which kicks off with a host ofspooky goings-on forHalloween, and incorporatesthe bi-annual children’s bookfestival; always a hit withyoungsters as they can meet theirfavourite authors. Read the listingto find out more, or go towww.winchesteroutloud.org.ukfor full details.

There is so much going on in andaround Winchester that we justcan’t squeeze everything into

these pages. Goto our online eventscalendar at www.winchester.gov.uk/events to find out aboutmany more events taking placeover the coming months.

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� sun 26 oct – sun 23 novdavid hockney’s grimms’ fairy tales An exhibition of etchings created by DavidHockney in 1969.place: The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 0845 603 5631www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� wed 29 octgrimm and grotty fairytalescartoon workshopA fun and exciting workshop for children aged 7-10.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440

� fri 31 octgrimm and grotty poetry workshopBeastly poetry for children aged 11-14.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

halloween horrors at thewestgate museumHalloween ghost storytelling for all the family.place: The Wesgate Museumenquiries: 01962 869 864

fright night! Spooky guidedtour ofWinchesterfollowed by areading of abrand newghost story forWinchester.

place: Meet at the Theatre Royal Winchesterenquiries: 01962 840 440www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk

� sat 1 – sun 30 nov, workshop thu 20 novbookmarks project and writingworkshopFind and keep photographs hidden in best-lovedbooks. Free adult writing workshop on 20 Nov.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 873 603www3.hants.gov.uk/wdc

� mon 3 novkitchen table lingoDrop-in event publicising the imminent releaseof a new book published by The English Project.

place: WinchesterDiscovery Centreenquiries:0845 603 5631www.englishproject.org

� thu 6 novreal corkers at the slug andlettuceInternational wine and book tasting evening.place: The Slug and Lettuce, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 848 303

� sun 9 novrapunzelA fun and fantasticadaptation of a much-lovedfairy tale, suitable for age 7+.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440

� thu 13 novinto the woods A special showing of this hit Sondheim show.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440

� wed 19 & thu 20 nova christmas carolA thrilling production of Dickens’ classic tale.place: Theatre Royal Winchesterenquiries: 01962 840 440

� sun 23 novmichael morpurgo and privatepeaceful The best-selling children’s author reads from hispoignant novel.place: Winchester Collegeenquiries: 01962 621 209

� mon 24 novwords & world music: patienceagbabi & keith waitheAn evening of poetry interlaced with music.Suitable for adults and children over 12.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440

� mon 24 – sun 30 novwessex children’s book festival

A seven-daycelebration ofchildren’sliterature.place:

Winchester Guildhall and local schoolstime: Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm (at the Guildhall)http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wessex-book-festival

� thu 27 novhow to really talk about booksyou haven't readLearn the invaluable skill of literary bluffing atthis entertaining evening with Henry Hitchings.place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440

� fri 28 novcharlie higsonHear the brilliant comedy actor/writer talk abouthis successful children’s books, including the‘Young Bond’ series.place: Winchester Guildhallenquiries: 01962 826 660

� fri 28 nov until 4 jan 2009reading on iceListen to actors reading short extracts, seasonalstories and poems, as you skate.place: Winchester Cathedral ice rink

� spring 2009legacy project: a literary guide forwinchester by keiren phelanLook out for a new guide to the historical andcontemporary writers who have a specialWinchester connection. Publication details at:www.winchesteroutloud.co.uk

winchester out loud events2008 is the National Year of Reading and activities have been going on around the country all year to encourage everyone to read. Here in Winchester we have put together an exciting mixture of events setaround Halloween. Why not join in – if you dare! Go towww.winchesteroutloud.org.uk for full details.

Winchester Out Loud31 October - 7 December 2008

General enquiries (unless otherwise stated): 01962 857 275www.winchester-cathedral.org.ukboxoffice@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

thu 27 nov – sun 14 decwinchester cathedral christmasmarketAround 80 chalets offering a diverse range ofquality craft and Christmas items, as well asfestive food and drink. time: 10am – 8.30pm

thu 27 nov – sun 4 janwinchester cathedral ice rinkThe real ice rink returns to offer a trulyunique experience. time/admission: contact for detailsenquiries: 01962 857 276www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/icerink

sat 29 novadvent carol servicetime: 6.30pm admission: Free

mon 1 dec honeypot christmas concertThe Pilgrims’ School Choir and CathedralChoristers sing popular Christmas carols.time: 7pmadmission: Adults £12, under 16s £6

wed 3 – wed 24 dec christmas tower toursA fabulous opportunity to see Winchester atChristmas from a new perspective.time: 2.15pm admission: £7.50

sat 6 decbach: christmas oratorioThe Waynflete Singers and Florilegium.time: 7.30pmadmission: £30, £25, £20 & £10

fri 12 – wed 24 dec twilight tower toursEnjoy beautiful views over Winchester asdusk falls. time: 3.30pm admission: £12

sat 13 decthe lord lieutenant’s carolconcertThe choirs of Winchester Cathedral,introduced by Alan Titchmarsh.time: 7pm admission: £20 - £12

mon 15 decthe life of a pantomime dameSeasonal two-course lunch with interactivetalk from a former pantomime dame.time: 12.30pm admission: £17.95

fri 19, sat 20 & mon 22 decpublic carol services. Candlelit suppers available afterwards in theVisitors’ Centre. time: 6.30pmadmission: Services free, supper £19.95

wed 24 decchildren’s christmas servicetime: 11am & 3pm admission: Free

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fri 21 – sun30 nov makingmerry openstudiosVisit local artistsand craftspeopleto find individualgifts for Christmas.place: Winchester and surrounding towns andvillages enquiries: 01962 840 500www.visitwinchester.co.uk

sat 22 nov – sun 4 jan making merry at city spaceExhibition complementing Making Merry place: City Space, Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 873 610www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

sats & suns 29 & 30 nov, 6 & 7 dec, 12 & 13 decchristmas in winchester throughthe ages A stroll through the city’s decorated streets.

Cathedral Close enquiries: 01962 840 500www.winchestertouristguides.comwww.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

sun 30 novchristmas wreath makingMake a beautiful Christmas wreath or tabledecoration and enjoy a light lunch.place: Winchester City Millenquiries: 01962 870 057www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-winchestercitymill

sat 6 & sun 7 decchristmas past at the city millGet into the Christmas spirit during theweekend, with hand bells on Sunday.place: Winchester City Millenquiries: 01962 870 057

sat 6 dechandmade chandelier workshopMake a wonderful chandelier for Christmas. place: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 0845 603 5631

wed 10 dec –sun 4 janbeauty and thebeastA favourite fairytale isbrought to life in this uproariousversion.place: Theatre RoyalWinchesterenquiries:: 01962 840 440www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk

sat 13 decchristmas workshop at hampshirerecord officeChristmas-themed family event. Children 6+must be supervised by an adult.place: Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester enquiries: 01962 846 154www.hants.gov.uk/archives

winchester christmas festival

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Take the strain out ofChristmas shoppingthis year by visitingthe many galleries,studios and artists’homes in andaround Winchesterand surprise yourloved ones withsomething different.Admission is FREE

Friday 21 — Sunday 30 November

makingmerryin and around Winchester

open studios

www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk

www.winchesteratchristmas.co.uk

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Here is a small selection of otherevents taking place up toFebruary 2009. Please go towww.winchester.gov.uk/eventsfor full details of these and manymore of the fun and excitingactivities for everyone, includingthings to do during the schoolholidays.

� fri 31 oct & sat 1 novguided walk: ghastly goings-onfor hallowe'enplace: Meet at Winchester Tourist InformationCentre enquiries: 01962 840 500www.winchestertouristguides.com

� mon 3 – sat 15 novexhibition: reflections on the firstworld warplace: Hampshire Record Office, Winchester enquiries: 01962 846 154www.hants.gov.uk/archives

� mons 3, 10, 17, 24 nov & 1 dechistory of winchester walks and talksplace: Henry Beaufort School, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 888 970www.henrybeaufortschool.org.uk

� fri 31 oct – sun 2 novannual craft marketplace: Whiteley Village Outlet Shoppingenquiries: 01489 886 886www.whiteleyvillage.com

� wed 12 novjosie dew: cycling around theworldplace: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� wed 12 novspace lecture at INTECHplace: INTECH Science Centre, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 863 791www.intech-uk.com

� thus 20 nov, 18 dec, 29 jan, 26 febguided tours of abbey houseplace: Abbey House, the Broadway, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 840 500www.winchestertouristguides.com

� sat 29 nov – sun 18 jancrafteda selling exhibition bringing together hand-picked contemporary craft makers from aroundthe UK. place: The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 0845 603 5631www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� mon 1 – sat 6 decloot by joe ortonplace: The Chesil Theatre, Winchesterenquiries: 07527 471 539www.chesiltheatre.org.uk

� wed 3 decmartin simpson and guestsplace: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 08700 600 100www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� thu 4 decben osborne - life in a freezerplace: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 01962 840 440www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� fri 12 decdave swarbrickplace: Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 08700 600 100www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� thu 1 janking alfred historic bus running dayplace: The Broadway, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 880 917www.fokab.org.uk

twyford waterworks’ new year’sday openingplace: Twyford Waterworksenquiries: 01962 714 716www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk

� sat 24 jan – sat 28 febexhibition: 2008 jerwood drawingprizeplace: The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centreenquiries: 0845 603 5631www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester

� sat 10 jan at 7.30pmlondon welsh male voice choir place: Winchester Cathedralenquiries: 01962 857 275www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

� mon 2 – sat 7 febthe glass menagerieplace: The Chesil Theatre, Winchesterenquiries: 07527 471 539www.chesil theatre.org.uk

� sat 7 febparty for life - charity ball forcancer researchplace: Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotneyenquiries: 01962 715 392

� tue 10 febcathedral open eveningplace: Winchester Cathedralenquiries: 01962 857 275www.winchester-cathedral-org.uk

� sat 13 febvalentine’s crystal ballplace: Lainston House Hotel, Winchesterenquiries: 01962 766 088www.exclusivehotels.co.uk

promote your own event

Any public event taking place within theWinchester district will be considered forinclusion in both the printed What’s On inWinchester and the Council’s online eventscalendar, which can be found atwww.winchester.gov.uk/events.

It’s simple to submit your event details: goto the online form at www.winchester.gov.uk/submitevent and follow the instructions.The next printed edition will include eventstaking place between March – June and thedeadline for receipt of online forms isMonday 8 December.