| September 11 |
The Annual Ride and Stride takes place today, organised by the Hampshire & the Islands Historic Churches Trust. Anyone can take part, by cycle, walking, running, on horseback, by wheelchair or even skateboard…
Archive for July, 2010
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010Multi-Sports at Testbourne
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 17 | 10:00 am | - | 11:30 am | ||
There is an opportunity to come along and try out a whole variety of sports and activities.
Why not book a place to enjoy the fun of perhaps trying something new.
History Society Illustrated Talk – September 2010
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| September 7 | 7:30 pm |
That well-known rivalry between Whitchurch and Overton is often discussed around the Town, sometimes with much passion! This month’s History Society meeting is an illustrated talk by Martin Smith…
Sportsmans Dinner with Dermot Gallagher
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| September 18 | 7:30 pm |
Dermot Gallagher, an ex-Premier League referee is visiting the Sports and Social Club for an evening of talks, anecdotes and entertainment.
WI – Summer Party
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 19 | 7:30 pm |
The local Women’s Institute group which meets regularly at the Gill Nethercott Centre is holding its Summer party at the GNC.
Race Night and Draw at the Club
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| July 31 | 7:30 pm |
A Race Night is being held alongside the regular Club draw – where the pot has now reached an incredible £850.00
Definitely a place to pop in to this evening!
Disco and Goldwings at the Social Club
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 6 | 8:00 pm | August 7 | 8:00 pm |
The Honda Goldwing Club are visiting Whitchurch for the weekend – come along and see these wonderful machines.
A disco is being at the Social Club on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Family BBQ and Magic at the Hart
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 21 | 3:00 pm |
The White Hart is holding a family fun BBQ with popular entertainer Giddy Wizard; there will be fun, magic, balloons, face painting – a great afternoon for the whole family.
Go Ape – Family Trip to “Live Life Adventurously”!
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 4 | 10:00 am | - | 6:00 pm | ||
Join a trip to ‘GO APE’, to Alice Holt where the whole family can take part in bike trails, adventure playgrounds, zip wires and other exciting activities.
National Play Day
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 4 | 10:00 am | - | 12:00 pm | ||
A whole range of play activities from craft activities to face painting, games and sporting activities.
Cricket Club Pub Quiz at the Hart
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| August 8 | 7:30 pm |
A Pub Quiz at the White Hart to raise funds for the Whitchurch Cricket Club.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Saturday, July 31st, 2010| July 9 | 9:00 am | - | 12:00 pm | ||
Testbourne Teapot is holding a wonderful Teddy Bear’s Picnic, at the Recreation Ground in Alliston Way, so bring along teddy and a picnic for some fun and games.
Whitchurch Youth Project supports Summer Streetz
Friday, July 30th, 2010| July 27 | 6:00 pm | - | 9:30 pm | July 30 | 7:30 pm | - | 10:00 pm |
During the summer, Whitchurch Youth Project will be hosting Summer Streetz events at the Gill Nethercott Centre.
Holiday Club for all the family at Methodist Church
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010| August 24 | - | August 25 |
A holiday club for all the family will operate at the Methodist church for 2 days in August…
Parent and toddlers group meeting
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010| August 13 | 10:00 am | - | 12:00 pm | August 20 | 10:00 am | - | 12:00 pm |
Parent and toddlers group meeting at the Methodist church from 10 am till midday.
Picnic, Pond-Dipping, and Ceremony on the Meadow
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010| August 1 | 12:00 pm | - | 3:00 pm | ||
Sunday picnic and pond dipping then official opening of the new platforms on the Meadow.
Music at the Bell – 1st August
Saturday, July 24th, 2010| August 1 | 4:00 pm |
Enjoy live acoustic music by local musicians, and including a song session in an informal and friendly atmosphere, led by a man in a hat!
Fergusson Live at the Watership, from Down Under
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010| October 8 | 8:00 pm |
The Watership Down at Freefolk holds another popular evening of live entertainment with a visit by travelling singer Ferguson.
Felting Workshop
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010| August 28 | 10:30 am | - | 3:00 pm | ||
Learn how to make natural dyes with plants and how to use naturally dyed wool to make felt.
Suitable for any age, children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring a picnic lunch and wear old clothes
Where:
The Silk Mill, Winchester Road, Whitchurch
When:
Saturday 28th August 2010 10.30-1500
Cost:
£17.50 per person
Booking:
Please call [...]
Bere Hill and Wessex Lodge Summer Fete
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010| July 31 | 2:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | ||
Lots of fun, games, competitions and excitement will greet all who attend this year’s Summer Fete.
Whitchurch Festival Bonfire and Fireworks 2010
Sunday, July 18th, 2010| October 30 | 5:00 pm |
It is hoped that following last year’s successful inaugural event, 2010 will be even bigger and better.
Mark the Diary now!
Whitchurch Arts Project – White Hart
Friday, July 16th, 2010| July 29 | 7:45 pm |
The White Hart Hotel will be holding the official launch and baptism of the first completed decorated bollards, part of the Whitchurch Community Arts Project…
Nick Smith – Stonemason
Friday, July 16th, 2010All Marble & Masonry Works Undertaken
Including All Types of Tiling Works
Sign up for Argentine Tango Classes at GNC
Friday, July 16th, 2010Tango South are now taking bookings for their next session of lessons….
Seeviours Coach Trip to Southsea
Thursday, July 15th, 2010| July 28 |
The Seeviours Court Social Club are holding coach trip down to Southsea which has a wide range of attractions.
Music at the Bell
Thursday, July 15th, 2010| July 18 | 4:00 pm |
To celebrate the anniversary of the Whitchurch riots the Bell will be holding a music session on Sunday afternoon.
Sustainability Forum talk – Campaigning on Climate Change
Thursday, July 15th, 2010| July 28 | 8:00 pm | - | 9:30 pm | ||
A talk by Andrew Smith on “Campaiging on Climate Change: from Copenhagen to Cancun.”
Sustainability Forum talk – Sustainability of ‘Community’
Thursday, July 15th, 2010| August 18 | 8:00 pm | - | 9:30 pm | ||
A talk by Town Cllr Dave Titcomb on “The Sustainability of ‘Community’ – Issues Facing Whitchurch”.
Fairtrade Whitchurch – July Meeting
Saturday, July 10th, 2010| July 19 | 8:00 pm |
Fairtrade Whitchurch will be meeting in the White Hart to continue the planning for Whitchurch to achieve Fairtrade town status.
Whitchurch Arts ~ Monthly Meeting for August
Saturday, July 10th, 2010| August 17 | 7:43 pm |
A friendly creative gathering held in the White Hart at 7.43pm onwards.
Pop along for some creative chat, sharing ideas and just a good time.
Summer Streetz youth activities start
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010| July 26 |
Summer Streetz is a month long programme of activities for 11 to 17 year olds and will be held at a number of local venues…
Cyber Bullying – a hot topic for parents
Sunday, July 4th, 2010| July 21 | 7:00 pm | - | 8:30 pm | ||
Cyber-bullying can be a very concerning topic for all, with those who are suffering from it often not sharing the distress they find themselves in.
Music at the Bell
Friday, July 2nd, 2010| July 4 | 4:00 pm |
Enjoy live accoustic music by local musicians, and including a song session in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
Led by the man in the hat, the redoubtable Keith Bell.
Millennium Meadow AGM
Thursday, July 1st, 2010| July 23 | 7:30 pm |
The 2010 Millennium Meadow AGM is to be held at Ninesprings, The Weir.
Whitchurch Arts Meeting for July – The Wherwell Cockatrice
Thursday, July 1st, 2010| July 15 | 7:43 pm |
This month’s gathering starts as usual at 7:43pm (yes, 7:43pm) in the back dining room of the White Hart…
Coach trip to Great Dorset Steam Fair
Thursday, July 1st, 2010| September 4 | 9:00 am |
A fun day out for all the family organised from the Gill Nethercott Centre, with many attractions to enjoy including every sort of steam engine/roller/lorry imaginable…
Women’s Institute talk – Young Carers
Thursday, July 1st, 2010| July 15 | 7:45 pm |
Gina Holton from the Andover Young Carers will be giving a talk and answering questions on the support given to young carers who often take a full role in caring for a family member with a long term illness or disability.
Whitchurch Women’s Institute now meet on the third Thursday of each month.
Townswomen’s Guild – Talk
Thursday, July 1st, 2010| July 8 | 10:00 am |
A talk by Morris Pearce on the Bevan Boys Association.
All Welcome.
Crafty ways with Wool
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010| July 10 2:30 pm | - | July 11 5:30 pm |
As part of the Hampshire Food Festival the Smallholding at Tufton is running a series of demonstrations in spinning, braid making, and peg loom weaving, with interactive projects for children.
Pyjama Party & Disco at the White Hart
Monday, June 28th, 2010| July 31 | 8:00 pm |
“I gotta feeling its gonna be a Good Night”.
Summer Concert – Singing for Fun Choir
Friday, June 25th, 2010| July 10 | 7:30 pm |
Whitchurch Singing for Fun Choir – Summer Concert
Pamper Evening
Monday, June 21st, 2010| July 9 | 7:00 pm | - | 10:00 pm | ||
A unique and amazing experience for all Ladies,Girls, Mums and Daughters – a Pamper Evening with mini-treatments from a variety of therapists and exhibitors.
Whitchurch Films 31st July – Hurt Locker
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010| July 31 | 7:30 pm |
Film Night at the Gill Nethercott Centre presented on the town’s new high-tech community film facility.
This month’s film is The HURT LOCKER (Cert 15).
Onestone plays the Watership
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010| July 24 | 9:00 pm |
Acoustic singer guitarist Onestone, otherwise known as Dave Tucker, and a regular guest on Andover Sound, entertains at the Watership.
Dr Vegas plays the Kings Arms
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010| July 24 | 8:00 pm |
Live music from local band Dr Vegas will have the King’s Arms…
Testbourne Year 5 Open Mornings
Saturday, June 12th, 2010| June 30 | July 1 |
Testbourne Community School is opening its doors on two mornings for those thinking about their move to secondary school…
Mid West Big Band comes to Whitchurch
Friday, June 11th, 2010| July 2 | 7:45 pm |
The Mid West Big Band will play at the Whitchurch Ballroom and Latin American Dance Club Summer Ball at Testbourne Sports Hall. The band is a twenty piece ensemble famous for lively renditions of popular dance music.
Whitchurch Films – The Jungle Book
Friday, June 11th, 2010| July 18 | 4:00 pm |
The lush and lively jungle comes alive in this exciting 40th Anniversary platinum version of this all time children’s classic film…
Calling all Community Groups
Friday, June 11th, 2010| July 26 | 8:00 pm |
We are very fortunate in Whitchurch to have such a wide variety of community and interest groups organising events throughout the year. Are you involved in running one of these groups?
Social Club Evening of Entertainment
Thursday, June 10th, 2010| July 24 | 7:30 pm |
‘Rocking’ Tony Garrett, visits the Sports and Social Club at Longmeadow, for an entertaining evening of music and fun.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Lawn
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010| July 22 | 7:30 pm | - | 10:00 pm | July 23 | 7:30 pm | - | 10:00 pm | July 24 | 7:30 pm | - | 10:00 pm |
UPDATE: SATURDAY NIGHT NOW SOLD OUT
WADS, Whitchurch’s community theatre group, is performing an open-air production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on the evenings of 22, 23 and 24 July, set in the beautiful grounds of The Law
Parish Fete 2010
Monday, May 31st, 2010| July 10 | 2:00 pm | - | 5:00 pm | ||
The popular annual Parish Fete will again be held on the Lawns with its wide range of stalls, refreshments, games, competitions, tombola, etc, in a beautiful setting by the river.
History Society visit to Parham
Monday, May 31st, 2010| July 18 | 10:00 am | - | 6:00 pm | ||
Parham House in Sussex, one of England’s top country houses, is the destination for the History Society’s coach trip.
Dog Show
Friday, May 21st, 2010| July 18 |
A special day for Man’s Best Friend!
Archery Beginners Course
Thursday, May 13th, 2010| July 21 | 7:00 pm | - | 8:30 pm | ||
Overton Black Arrows who are based in Whitchurch (don’t ask!) start a new beginners course on their outdoor range at Testbourne School sports field. The course will last for 6 weeks.
Salvation Army Household Troops Band
Thursday, May 13th, 2010| July 17 | 1:30 pm |
The famous Household Troops band of the Salvation Army is making a special visit to Whitchurch to play a short open air concert.
Storytime at Whitchurch Library
Thursday, May 13th, 2010| July 2 | 2:30 pm |
Storytime is for under school-age children and their parent/carer.
Pottery Workshop
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010| July 10 | 10:00 am | - | 4:00 pm | ||
If you have ever wanted to create a vase or to throw a pot, then here is your chance.
Whitchurch Carnival Procession 2010
Sunday, April 25th, 2010| July 17 | 1:30 pm | - | 4:30 pm | ||
Timed to miss the World Cup this year’s Procession has a new route. Floats, walking groups, cyclists and individuals are all invited to join in the fun…
Blues at the Watership
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010| July 10 | 8:30 pm |
The renowned Jon Walsh Blues Band visits the Watership Down at Freefolk to play a wide variety of blues from the slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta to the boogies of Texas and the jazz blues of Chicago.