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CAFÉ & BAR

Welcome

Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available during the day and at evening shows.

This autumn the Discovery Centre is holding a series of events and exhibitions commemorating the First World War, in the centenary year of its outbreak. From 4 October to 21 December The Gallery plays host to Trench Coat (page 4), an exhibition exploring the fashion history of this iconic garment, and featuring the actual trench coat worn by Marlene Dietrich in the film A Foreign Affair – catch the film at the Discovery Centre on 9 October. An accompanying talk, Timeless Trench, will be held on 19 November (page 17). The City Space will be holding one of a number of Soldiers’ Journey (page 5) exhibitions featuring throughout the county. Visit between 11 October and 11 January to learn about the part that Winchester played in WWI. Guided tours exploring some of the locations discussed in the exhibition take place on 11 October and 15 November (page 7). Drop into the City Space during the October half term to meet a conservator (28 October) and handle some artefacts (30 October) – see pages 10 and 11. There’s more local interest on 15 October with a talk from Southampton FC’s official historians (page 7), on the role the footballers at the club played during the war. Finally, on 7 November we welcome BBC Radio 2 folk musician of the year, Bella Hardy, who, along with other musicians, will be seeking to explore the lives of ordinary people during First World War in their Songs for the Voiceless concert (page 13). 2

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Festivals We’re delighted to be the venue for the inaugural Winchester Poetry Festival. Running from 12–14 September, the festival features varied readings and workshops from some of the biggest names in poetry, as well as showcasing local talent. See pages 22–23 and 26 for some of the highlights, and be sure to pick up their full programme too. From 2–5 October we will be welcoming back the Winchester Comedy Festival for their second year. With names such as Richard Herring and Robert Newman appearing at the Discovery Centre, laughs are guaranteed. See pages 24–25.

The Gallery Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 3pm

The Gallery

EXHIBITIONS

Until 21 Sept

City Space Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 3pm

Until 7 Sept

City Space

Putting on a Show Free entry This year the Theatre Royal Winchester celebrates its 100th anniversary and to mark this momentous event City Space is joining in the party with an exhibition that takes visitors behind the theatrical scenes. Experience the magic of theatre: from props to make-up, special effects to costume design, curtain–up to curtain-call. There may even be the odd ghost waiting in the wings!

Free entry World-renowned exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year is once again on loan from the Natural History Museum, London. The exhibition features 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking wild landscapes, drawn from 43,000 entries.

This free family friendly exhibition will have plenty of fun things to try on, colour in, touch and even smell. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is co-owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide

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13 Sept — City 5 Oct Space

Winchester Art Club Annual Exhibition Free entry This ever popular exhibition offers the chance for local artists, both amateur and professional, to exhibit a range of work from painting to sculpture, drawings to prints. Winchester Art Club was founded in 1919 and developed from the Winchester Fine Arts Society which had existed since 1888. All work is submitted for judging and the best are selected for exhibition in City Space gallery. Why not join our regular visitors to the gallery who always look forward to this exhibition which offers an annual splash of colour at the start of autumn and a range of work that appeals to all tastes.

4 Oct — 21 Dec

The Gallery

Trench Coat From field to fashion Free entry Introduced by Hilary Alexander OBE and featuring original garments, the exhibition includes the exclusive display of a WWI cavalry trench coat, and the coat worn by Marlene Dietrich in the film A Foreign Affair (screening at the WDC 9 Oct). We will explore great filmic moments and significant style influencers to tell the ever-evolving story of a coat which has survived its utilitarian roots to become an iconic fashion garment. For more information about the exhibitions and events taking place as part of the ‘1914’ Hampshire Big Theme programme visit www.bigtheme.org.uk/1914

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11 Oct 2014 — 11 Jan 2015

WallSpace

City Space

Soldiers’ Journey

On what used to be the rear wall of the original Corn Exchange building is this fantastic community exhibition space. This space informs, educates and showcases diverse projects from the Winchester area.

Free entry 1 Sept – 14 Sept The Soldiers’ Journey exhibition highlights Hampshire’s critical role in the First World War. Opening at ten locations across the County the exhibitions will bring this fascinating story to life with each venue featuring items of specific local interest. The exhibition looks at how Hampshire was affected by huge numbers of troops coming into the county, with over 2 million passing through Winchester alone. The County Matron, based in Winchester, features in the story of Hampshire’s hospitals which played a vital role for returning casualties. There are also more personal stories; the chauffer who drove trucks full of live shells to the front or the tale of the Teddy Bear that went to war. All the exhibitions will include interactive activities for children whilst offering an opportunity for visitors of all ages to reflect on momentous events that touched the lives of millions of people and to remember them. For information about other Soldiers’ Journey venues go to: www.bigtheme.org.uk/1914

The Summer Reading Challenge Big Show! The guys from Little Funky Art Club are making a huge piece to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge. 17 Sept – 15 Oct

Paula Still Local artist Paula brings colour and vibrancy to the Gallery. 17 Oct – 15 Nov

Winchester Live at Home Showcasing works by users of this local community scheme. 17 Nov – 15 Dec

Lucy Taylor Collage works and paintings by this Winchester resident. 17 Dec – 18 Jan

Rita Sennick Striking and varied works by this Winchester School of Art graduate. For information on exhibiting in the WallSpace Gallery, please contact gilbert.yates@hants.gov.uk www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Fri 19 Sept

Stand-up Comedy

Fri 17 Oct

Fri 21 Nov

Barnstormers Comedy Night

EVENTS

26 & 27 Sept

Theatre

Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! 8pm

£12.50 in advance / £14 on the door

Enjoy a Friday night out at the Discovery Centre with top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night. The perfect way to get together with friends and kickstart the weekend. Each month our compere introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! For the latest news on which comedians are lined up visit www.barnstormerscomedy.com Over 18s only

Blackbird Presented by ForwardThinkingTheatre 8pm

£10 / concessions £7

‘Two people who once had a passionate affair meet again fifteen years later. Ray, fifty-ish, after years in prison, is confronted with his past when Una, twenty-seven, arrives unannounced at his office. Guilt, rage and raw emotions run high as they recollect their relationship when she was twelve and he was forty. Una is looking for answers not vengeance. Nevertheless, the consequences are shattering…’ Returning after a successful first run, ForwardThinking’s first production will combine a range of different theatre elements to re-tell one of the most powerful works written in recent years. The play touches on the ideas behind unwavering and misunderstood love, as well as tackling an issue which has been the subject of growing public interest in recent years. Is it always as simple as it seems? Or is there more than meets the eye… Suitable for ages 15+

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Sat 11 Oct & Sat 15 Nov

Guided Tours

Soldiers’ Journey Winchester & the First World War Wed 8 Oct

Meet the Authors

3pm

Killer Girls’ Night In A killer night guaranteed 7.30pm

£5

Our Killer Girls event returns, with a fantastic lineup of female crime writers from Faber and Faber. Come and hear about their research and storylines, and what inspires these women to write their international crime fiction M.J. McGrath is the author of a stunning crime series set in the Arctic. Beginning with White Heat, longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and serialised for Radio 4, her latest title is The Bone Seeker. Kate Griffin won the Faber/Stylist competition to find the best new, unpublished crime writing talent in the UK, judged by Ruth Rendell. Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders is a historically thrilling mystery taking us into the underworld of Victorian London. K.T. Medina is the debut author of White Crocodile, a thriller set in the minefields and surrounding villages of Cambodia. A story of fear, secrets and murder. “An exciting first novel, from a huge new talent” Mo Hayder Books for sale and signing on the night. From 7pm local businesses will be running a host of stalls with promotional offers and freebies.

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Accompanying the City Space exhibition, join a guided tour of First World War Winchester with a registered tourist guide. Find out about some of the places the soldiers, who were billeted at Morn Hill and other camps around Winchester, went to in the city, what they got up to and how the citizens rose to the occasion. The tour will take approximately 1hr 30mins. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to SSAFA via the Mayor’s Charities.

Wed 15 Oct

History Talk

Southampton FC and the First World War 7.30pm

£3

Saints official historians David Bull, Gary Chalk and Duncan Holley present an illustrated talk on the men who quit The Dell in 1915 to serve the war-effort. The presentation will draw upon the historians’ research for their recent book, ALL the SAINTS: a complete who’s who of Southampton FC. Discounted copies will be available on the night and ex-Saints attending the event will be available to sign them. www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Wed 22 Oct

Local Writing

Poetry Café 7.30pm

Thu 16 Oct

A night of local poets reading their work. Vote on who you think should go home with the evening’s top prize. Poets should register to participate by phoning the Literature Officer on 01962 846018. A maximum of three poems may be read by each; one must be on this year’s National Poetry Day theme of ‘Remember’.

Author Talk

Victoria Hislop 7.30pm

£5

Join bestselling author Victoria Hislop as she discusses her latest novel ‘The Sunrise’. Once again Victoria shines a light on a fascinating part of Mediterranean history, as she has done so vividly in her three previous novels. ‘The Sunrise’ is set in the early seventies in Famagusta, Cyprus. Beneath the city’s façade of glamour and success, tension is building. Published forty years after the attack on the city and its hurried abandonment, the novel is told through the eyes of two families that remain. Inspired by a visit to the abandoned Greek leper colony, Victoria wrote The Island in 2005. It became an international bestseller. Next came ‘The Return’ about the painful secrets of the Spanish civil war. In ‘The Thread’ she returned to Greece to tell the extraordinary tale of Thessaloniki and its people across the twentieth century. Books for sale and signing on the night.

Fri 24 Oct

Live Cuban Band Night 7.30pm

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Latin Dance

£15 in advance £17 on the door

Come and join Silvia & Max for this special treat – a party night with true Cuban ambiance with live Cuban band Sarabanda. There is nothing like dancing to the rhythms of a live band! Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or you just enjoy live Latin music, whether you come with a partner of on your own – we’ll get everyone dancing! Bar open all night with sangria on offer. www.salsaysol.co.uk

Readers £4 / Listeners £3

Sun 26 Oct

Family Sundays

Story Giant 12.30pm and 4.30pm

Sat 25 Oct

Ages 7+

Gospel Music

Feel the Love! Gospel music old and new to uplift your soul 7pm

£12 / concessions £9

The dynamic Drammen International Gospel Choir brings a host of classics and a few of their own songs to an upbeat concert suitable for all ages. Prepare to praise and party! Supported by

£6 Family of four £20

It’s night time on Dartmoor and a cold wind whistles through the bracken and gorse, making them sing. Deep in his castle, the Story Giant is dying. Through the centuries he has gathered all the tales in existence. All that is, except one. Tonight his very life relies on finding it. Exploring folklore and myth from around the world, join Shanty Theatre Company as we meet ghosts, talking skulls, monsters, thieves, tricksters, dragons, and homing chickens in an adventure to find the last story on earth. Adapted from the book by Brian Patten. Presented in association with Theatre Royal Winchester. Tickets also being sold by Theatre Royal box office: 01962 840440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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Half-term Activities Children’s Writing Workshop

Jacqueline Wilson Tuesday 28 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm

With Matt West – Southampton Poet Laureate for Children

£6

For ages 8+ Monday 27 October 10am – 12noon for ages 8–11 2pm – 4pm for ages 12–16

£6

Are you interested in writing verse, lyrics, or rap? Then this workshop is just for you as Matt has heaps of experience performing original material at festivals throughout the UK and he will share some skills and techniques which will stretch your creativity. Come with a pen and have some fun.

Meet a Conservator Tuesday 28 October Free drop in 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm Artefacts don’t have to be ancient to need the attentions of a conservator. Drop in to the Soldiers’ Journey exhibition and find out how material from the First World War was conserved and prepared for display. Both adults and children welcome.

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Don’t miss this chance to hear the wonderful Jacqueline Wilson talking about her brand new book, Opal Plumstead, which is also her 100th novel. Set in Edwardian England, Opal is fiercely intelligent but her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. There will be no book signing after this event but pre-signed copies will be available to purchase from the bookshop. This event is taking place at the Theatre Royal Winchester. Tickets are being sold by the Theatre Royal box office: 01962 840440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Frozen Sing-Along Spectacular Soldiers’ Journey Make and Take Thursday 30 October 10am – 4pm

Free drop in

Drop in to the Discovery Centre and take part in our Soldiers’ Journey from the First World War make and take activity. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 7+. Parental supervision is required at this event.

Object Handling Day

Saturday 1 November £12.50 for an adult/child combined ticket £7.50 for any additional tickets 9am – 12noon, 1pm – 4pm and 5pm – 8pm The family event of the year! Come and join characters from Frozen and sing along to the movie. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet the characters and have your photograph taken with them. Princes and princesses are welcome to flock in full costume and adults are encouraged to dress up too! Presented by ‘2 Non Blondes’.

Thursday 30 October Free drop in 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm Drop in to the Soldiers’ Journey exhibition in City Space and handle genuine artefacts from the period with a museum curator. Both adults and children welcome.

All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for this event are being sold exclusively through Ticketmaster/Ticketweb. See the 2 Non Blondes website for more details: www.2nonblondesevents.co.uk www.facebook.com/2nonblondesevents

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Fri 31 Oct

Folk & Dance

Sun 2 Nov

Family Sundays

Threepenny Bit Autumn Ceilidh

Lyngo Theatre presents

7.30pm

11.30am and 2pm

£12 / £14 on the door £10 concessions

Join Threepenny Bit for a Halloween-themed night of ceilidh dancing. Fancy dress optional but strongly encouraged! Threepenny Bit is a unique example of how traditional dance tunes and contemporary sounds can blend together into a totally fresh interpretation of folk music. This raucous 8-piece band combines a group of die-hard folkies with some of the finest young jazz and classical musicians in the south to create an exciting live show you will not forget! This autumn sees the release of their new album Pantomime Cannon, so expect to hear some new and exciting arrangements! The album is a collection of traditional and self-penned folk tunes played with a groove that combines their folk, jazz, classical and rock influences.

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Fri 7 Nov

WEA

WEA Study Afternoon

The Genius of Gaudí 1.30pm – 4.30pm £13 (no concessions) At the turn of the 20th century, Antoni Gaudí was working to create extraordinary houses for his wealthy patrons in Barcelona, and went on to design a third ‘cathedral’ for the city. In houses such as Casa Batlló and Casa Milà he brought new thinking to every aspect of their structure and internal design – but perhaps his Temple de la Sagrada Família has been his most fascinating project. Tutor Keith Hasted MA will look at Gaudí’s exceptional contribution to architecture through these unique buildings.

£6 Family of four £20

Ages 3+ Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show; we’d love you to come! This classic fairytale gets the Lyngo Theatre treatment so expect lots of surprises, a gripping story and beautiful images as Jack sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion! Presented in association with Theatre Royal Winchester Tickets also being sold by Theatre Royal box office: 01962 840440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Fri 7 Nov

Folk Music

Featuring Bella Hardy BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2014

Songs for the Voiceless 8pm

£15 (no concessions)

‘Songs for the Voiceless’ is a collaborative project featuring the cream of the British folk scene. Inspired by the lives of the everyday people involved in World War 1, ten musicians have joined forces to write and record a selection of brand new works reflecting their stories. The project seeks to give a voice to those from the First World War who have a story to tell, but are not being heard. Sons and daughters, fathers and mothers; women and children, left behind lovers; families and communities; soldiers and civilians. All with a story to tell. All with a song to be sung. This unique live show promises to bring these stories to life with songs from the album and more, performed by Bella Hardy (2014 BBC Folk Singer of the Year), BBC Folk Award winner Jackie Oates and nominees Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts; The Young ‘Uns; Ian Stephenson (KAN, 422, Baltic Crossing); Tom Oakes (Ross Couper & Tom Oakes), Michael J Tinker (Bright Season) and Matt Downer (Jamie Smith’s Mabon). In the days leading up to Remembrance Day, the concert provides a special opportunity to mark the anniversary of the Great War and its impact on the lives of many.

BBC Radio 2 award winner

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Thu 13 Nov

Music

The Delines 8.15pm

Sun 9 Nov

Family Sundays

Norwich Puppet Theatre presents

Pied Piper For ages 3+ 11am and 2pm

£6.50

When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance… Norwich Puppet Theatre’s humorous and irresistible one person show combines a skillful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping music and storytelling and will have audiences young and old entranced. Presented in association with Theatre Royal Winchester Tickets also being sold by Theatre Royal box office: 01962 840440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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£15 in advance £17 on the door (no concessions)

The Delines bring a slice of Americana to Winchester Discovery Centre. Led by vocalist Amy Boone (The Damnations TX), whose voice songwriter/novelist Willy Vlautin (of Richmond Fontaine) found so heartbreaking, so full of longing and resilience, that he built a band and wrote an album’s worth of songs and around her. “Amy’s voice has always stopped me in my tracks,” says Vlautin. “It’s all heart, beat-up but tough, vulnerable and worn. I’ve always wanted to work with her, so when she gave me the chance I spent a year writing songs for her. I wanted to write songs like her voice: songs that might have a drink in the morning but they still make it to work.” Their debut release, Colfax, is a stunning collection of songs with the intimacy of a midnight confessional. Like a beat-up Dusty Springfield after too many long nights working a dreamy after-hours bar, with the skid row heart of Tom Waits, the street-tough weariness of early Rickie Lee Jones, and the cool, laid back sound of Mazzy Star, Colfax tells haunting, modern stories through the musical lens of soul and roots music of decades past.

Fri 14 Nov

Comedy

8pm

£14 / concessions £12

Award-winning comedian Jo Caulfield is back with a hilarious new show. Jo’s always wondered why anger is seen as such a bad thing. When life presents such irritations as vacuous celebrities, endless TV quiz shows, arrogant shop-assistants, emotionally ‘challenged’ men, drunken girlfriends who always pick the wrong partner, and a husband who continually quotes The Godfather, surely having a good rant – and a good laugh – is the only sensible reaction? Enjoy your anger. Star of Radio 4’s hugely popular ‘Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy’, and seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Apprentice: You’re Fired and BBC1’s The Politics Show, this is a fantastic night out for men and women alike. Ages 16+

Jo Caulfield

Celebration of Anger As heard on BBC Radio 4

Feisty, funny and wonderfully bitchy. The Observer

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Sun 16 Nov

11.30am

Family Sundays

£10

Join Sid from CBeebies live on stage in a fantastic fun-filled adventure that’ll knock your socks off! Sid is setting out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his favourite socks and shoes have got to - join in the adventure to the bottom of the sea, deep in the jungle or floating in outer space, and meet some funny characters along the way. In an interactive experience crammed with games, songs, poems and magic, Sid’s Show will leave you with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. For ages 3+

Sid’s Show Featuring Sid from CBeebies

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Wed 19 Nov

Talk

Sat 29 Nov

Craft Fair

Christmas Craft Fair 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm

Timeless Trench:

The perfect opportunity to find a unique gift in the run up to Christmas. Local designers, artists and makers will be selling their handmade jewellery, cards, ceramics, photographs and more in the hall.

From practical origins to cinematic glamour and high fashion cult status 7.30pm

Free entry

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From the battlefields of the First World War to Hollywood Silver-Screen stars, the trench coat is an enduring sartorial classic. In association with our exhibition celebrating the trench coat, guest speakers Julie Blanchard MA, MRes, and Lynda Fitzwater MA, Senior Lecturers at University for the Creative Arts, explore the rise in popularity of this icon and some of the intriguing associations that the garment has accumulated through the decades in film and popular culture.

If you are a local craft maker interested in selling at this fair please email winchester.discovery.centre@hants.gov.uk

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Sun 30 Nov

Family Sundays

Fireside Tales with Grandad Pickled Image Theatre

Tue 9 Dec

WEA

For ages 4+ 11am and 2.30pm

£6 / family of four £20

Cuddle up around the campfire as Grandad recalls a daring escape from a hungry shark. Tuck into a marshmallow or two as he attempts to make a new set of underpants for a giant. And watch as the shadows between the trees unravel a tale of greedy goblins, grumpy trolls, sneaky princes and a very unusual princess. Exquisite puppets, captivating storytelling, beautiful shadow puppetry combine to create an enchanting show guaranteed to spark the imagination of everyone from 4–104. Presented in association with Theatre Royal Winchester Tickets also being sold by Theatre Royal box office: 01962 840440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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WEA Study Afternoon

Rembrandt and His Age 2pm – 5pm

£13 (no concessions)

This study day is linked with the Rembrandt exhibition at the National Gallery, and explores the artist’s work in the context of his times. From his success painting portraits and historical scenes in Amsterdam, to the innovative style he developed late in his career, we shall discuss acknowledged masterpieces and lesser known works, while considering the artists who influenced him, his patrons and his artistic rivals. Tutor: Dalila Castelijn

Fri 12 Dec

Choir Concert

Sat 13 Dec

Winchester Fusion Choir and Friends in Concert 7.30pm

£5

You may have seen them performing last Christmas in the middle of the library – this year the Winchester Fusion Choir, based at Winchester Discovery Centre, and friends, present an evening concert in the Performance Hall open to all to come and hear and enjoy. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to charity. If you are interested in becoming a member of the choir, see page 32 for full details. www.winchesterfusionchoir.co.uk

Dance

Christmas Dance Party Night 7.30pm

£10 in advance / £12 on the door

Come and join Silvia & Max to celebrate this most special time of year at a party night filled with the Spirit of Christmas, mulled wine, mince pies and all the dancing fun you could wish for! Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or never before, whether you come with a partner or on your own. We’ll get everyone to join into some Salsa and West Coast Swing, the dance that can be danced to almost any kind of music and some of our most popular Zumba dances as well as our Group Cha Cha and much, much, more! • Special belly dancing performance by Sabrynah!. • Bar open all night with mulled wine on offer. • Music with DJ Max. www.salsaysol.co.uk

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Storytelling for young hearts and minds. The List

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It’s Christmas Eve and Little Bear can’t wait to see Santa! “Santa will come just as soon as you go to sleep,” Mummy Bear says. But Little Bear doesn’t want to go to sleep. He wants to see Santa! Suddenly… glug, glug, glug, glug! What’s that noise? There’s someone downstairs… Will Little Bear really get to see Santa? www.blunderbus.co.uk/ive-seen-santa

Tickets Blunderbus is proud to present this delightful new show which comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling.

£6 each or four for £20

Little people age 3–7 will love this heartwarming tale, but big people will have lots of fun, too. This is a funny festive adventure with a very happy ending. There’s also a special appearance from Santa himself!

Tuesday 16 December 11am & 5pm Wednesday 17 December 11am & 5pm Thursday 18 December 11am & 4.30pm Sunday 21 December 11am & 3pm Monday 22 December 10.30am, 1pm & 5pm Tuesday 23 December 10.30am, 1pm & 5pm Wednesday 24 December 10.30am

Based on the book by David Bedford and illustrated by Tim Warnes.

Enchanting. The Stage

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12 – 14 September

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A lively weekend of readings, workshops and talks featuring some of today’s most highly acclaimed writers and performers. Winchester Discovery Centre will be the hub of the Festival – look out for poetry related exhibitions and stalls. A small number of events will take place at other venues. Some highlights of the Festival are listed below. For the full programme look out for the Festival brochure or check the website www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org

Friday 12 September

Slam Dunk Hants: Student Showcase 1.00 – 4.00pm

Free

Main Reading: Imtiaz Dharkar, Matt Harvey, Brian Patten 7.30 – 9.00pm

Winners of the Hampshire student poetry slam (with Brian Patten as judge) come together to present their work.

Three of the country’s most stimulating writers present an evening of wit, challenge and contemplation. Sponsored by Denplan.

Hogwords: Hampshire Poets Now 5.00 – 6.30pm A reading by seven award-winning poets living and working in Hampshire today.

£10 / concessions £8

£7

Young Voices: Zena Edwards with Orla Price and Annie Rockson 9.30 – 11.00pm

£10 / concessions £8

Skillful and sensitive voices taking today’s edgy urban poetry to a new level of performance.

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Saturday 13 September

Sunday 14 September

Telling Tales: Patience Agbabi

The Poetry of Edward Thomas

2.00 – 2.45pm

12.00 – 1.00pm

£10 / concessions £8

Patience Agbabi remixes Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales for the 21st century.

‘Those timeless things’ – Arlott, Poetry and the BBC 5.30 – 6.45pm

Professor Edna Longley shares her enthusiasm for Edward Thomas in this talk about the work of one of Hampshire’s most influential authors. In association with the Edward Thomas Fellowship.

‘Things Being Various’ 2.00 – 3.00pm

£7

£10 / concessions £8

A biographical celebration of renowned Hampshire commentator John Arlott, poet and radio producer, featuring Mike Brearley, David Rayvern Allen. Chaired by Mark Byford.

Main Reading: David Constantine, Julia Copus, Michael Longley 8.00 – 9.30pm

£10 / concessions £8

Three poets of international distinction present an evening of poetry that squares up to contemporary life. In association with The Poetry Society. See page 26 for Poetry Workshops

Award-winning poet Christopher Reid shares his insight into the mystery of inspiration and where poems come from. In association with Magma poetry magazine.

Commemorative Reading 2.30 – 3.45pm

£12.50 / concessions £10

A reading by Michael Longley and David Constantine that honours the poets of the First World War from all sides of the conflict. Supported by the Wilfred Owen Association and Winchester College. This event takes place at Winchester College War Cloister. Entrance is through South Africa Gate, opposite 62 Kingsgate Street.

Main Reading: Ros Barber, Jackie Kay 4.15 – 5.30pm £10 / concessions £8 Two hugely talented performers bring the festival to an exhilarating and warmhearted finale. Sponsored by Dutton Gregory

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2 – 5 October

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Winchester Comedy Festival returns in 2014. More venues, more shows, more laughs. The Festival brings you award winners, the best acts on the circuit and even shows for the kids. 2 October, 8pm

£12 / concessions £10.80

A passionate, chaotically brilliant comedian. The Sunday Times

3 October, 8pm

£12 / concessions £10.80

Richard Herring: Lord of the Dance Settee

Robert Newman’s New Theory of Evolution

After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, “The King of Edinburgh” (List) returns with a show about daftness, being uncool and bouncing joyously on the sofa.

Comedian, journalist, novelist and activist Rob Newman makes a hotly anticipated return to comedy with his first complete show in 7 years.

Dependably funny. Chortle

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Rob describes the 150-year controversy in evolutionary theory and explores how the latest science demonstrates that DNA is not destiny. From a Devil’s Orchard made by lemon ants, to female buffalo voting which way to go, from Prince Kropotkin escaping a Tsarist dungeon to altruistic vampire bats and Richard Dawkins’ postman wrestling naked, Rob Newman argues that cooperation drives evolution more than competition.

One of the funniest comics on the circuit. Time Out

4 October, 8pm

£12 / concessions £10

5 October, 8pm

£12 / concessions £10.80

Hal Cruttenden: Tough Luvvie

James Acaster: Recognise

Following stand out performances on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Royal Variety Performance and Mock The Week, Hal is being strongly tipped as the next big thing. Footballers, Facebook and food are just three of the topics Hal devours with his unique mix of camp and straight, warm and catty humour.

Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2012 & 2013

5 October, 1pm £10 each or a family of 4 for £35

Comedy Club 4 Kids Suitable for ages 6+ Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

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James Acaster has something he’s been meaning to tell you. He’s been putting it off for some time. You might want to sit down. It’s time for another tremendous tour and what better way to celebrate than attending? Expect whimsical rabbiting on and awkward physicality throughout. Don’t expect to leave unchanged. As seen on Nevermind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News, and heard on James Acaster’s Findings (Radio 4) and The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM)

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WORKSHOPS

How to Start Out in Self-Employment and Set Up a Small Business Saturdays

The Matter of the Poem Fri 12 Sept 10.30am – 12.30pm £17.50 / concessions £14 Poet Maura Dooley leads a workshop helping you examine the criteria for selecting the subjects of new poems.

Performance Skills Sat 13 Sept 10.30am – 12.30pm £17.50 / concessions £14 Kate Firth on preparing, controlling and projecting your voice to give your poems their best possible presentation to an audience.

Book Art Workshop

£200 for all 4 sessions or £55 per session

This dynamic short course, run by best in class tutors, is suitable for anyone planning to start a business for the first time, or for those who have recently started out in self-employment. It covers all the essentials that new entrepreneurs need to know to give their business the best chance of success. Specially tailored for entrepreneurs who have a great idea but may need help with business management knowhow, the course is packaged into four core topic areas and presented in lively and engaging workshops. We recommend you enrol for the whole course (£20 discount) but you may also enrol for individual sessions. Prior booking is essential. Contact sara@thecheerfulconsultancy.co.uk for more information. 20 September

9.30am – 1pm

How to Prepare a Business Plan Sara McPartland www.thecheerfulconsultancy.co.uk

Sat 13 Sept 10am – 4pm £30 / concessions £24

27 September

Eleanor Glover explores practical ways of working with words and images to design a book of your own.

Simon Whitbread www.allsortsconsulting.co.uk

Getting Published Sun 14 Sept 10.30am – 12.30pm £17.50 / concessions £14 Clare Christian will help you consider what you want to achieve in publishing your poetry and how best to do it. 26 Box Office 01962 873603

9.30am – 1pm

Funding and Finance 11 October

9.30am – 1pm

Marketing and Promotion Carolyn Freeman www.revelationmarketing.co.uk 18 October

9.30am – 1pm

Being Self-employed Sara McPartland www.thecheerfulconsultancy.co.uk Supported by

Poetry with Matt West

WILLOW WORKSHOPS

Southampton Poet Laureate for Children Poetic Manoeuvres – Exploring the Turn Saturday 20 September

10am – 4pm £25

If writing is like driving at night with headlights, then excitement for the passenger, or reader, comes from the unexpected. The twists, dips, and turns in the road. Using contemporary and traditional poems as signposts, participants will travel on a journey that explores how to take a poem in unexpected directions, getting to grips with different types of poetic turn that will surprise the senses, stir emotions and startle the imagination.

What Creates a PrizeWinning Poem? Saturday 15 November

10am – 4pm £25

Judith Needham

Beginners Basket Making Monday 22 September

10am – 4pm £35

Take home a beautiful willow basket you’ve made yourself after this one day course with local basket-maker, Judith Needham. You will be using the ‘frame’ technique which is ideal for newcomers to the world of basket making.

Basket Making – Next Steps Monday 20 October or Monday 17 November

10am – 5pm £35

We will employ the stake and strand method. Beginners are welcome to come and make a small round basket. Those with some experience can try an oval basket or experiment with different designs. You are welcome to attend both sessions to practice and develop your skills. If you have a specific basket in mind call the tutor, Judith Needham, on 07749 852229 so that the appropriate materials can be provided.

Stars and Reindeer Is it originality of material, craftsmanship, shock-factor, innovation, or reputation? Using the Forward Prize as a basis for exercises and discussion, participants will explore successful submissions and consider how to engage judges by writing poems that employ techniques and strategies used by the pros. The workshop will also provide an overview of poetry competitions available in the UK and how to find them.

6 December 10am – 12noon; 12.30pm – 2.30pm, or; 3pm – 5pm £15 Take a break from shopping and have fun making some rustic Christmas decorations from willow. We will be making tiny reindeer, lots of simple stars to hang in your windows and a little woven tree. Aimed at adults but children aged 10+ welcome with parents. www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

PHOTOGRAPHY FIVE WEEK COURSES & ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Get the Most out of Your Digital Camera Mondays from 3 November, 7.15pm – 9.15pm

£55

You don’t need thousands of pounds and bags of equipment to take stunning photos. With a little direction, you and your iPhone / smartphone or compact camera can take gorgeous shots worth printing, framing and enjoying for years to come. This course will help you by showing you the basics of composition, the settings worth knowing, what works best when photographing people and landscapes, how to shoot moving objects and how computer software can improve the quality of your photos. A five week course.

Photographing Children and Pets Under 16 year-olds interested in attending these workshops should contact winchphoto@ outlook.com before booking

Saturday 22 November, 10am – 3pm

Photos of our children and pets are cherished for a lifetime, so it makes sense to get them as stunning and vibrant as possible. During this workshop, suitable for any type of camera, you will learn to choose the best locations and backgrounds, make the most of available light, pose your subjects so they look natural, use the most flattering settings and get the best from your photos using a free online photo-editor.

Winchester Photographic Society

Digital SLRs and Bridge Cameras: An Introduction Mondays, 7.15pm – 9.15pm from 15 September

£55

The auto setting on your camera is a barrier between you and the imaginative photos you’d like to be taking, but turning that dial and discovering the power of your camera and creativity is surprisingly simple when shown in this hands-on course. By covering all the basics of digital photography, giving composition tips; looking at aperture, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed and full manual settings you will start enjoying your camera like never before and be shooting images just the way you want to. A five week course.

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£25

Tuesdays, Sept – May 7.30pm Competitions, guest speakers and exhibitions are just a snapshot of what this local society has to offer. Visit www.winphotosoc.co.uk for the full picture.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Café Scientifique Mondays Winchester Café Scientifique meets on the first Monday every month for science talks in a café setting. There is no charge for admission but donations towards expenses are welcome. The group meet at 7.15pm for a 7.45pm talk on a current scientific topic which is accessible to a general audience, with a break and question and answer session. Participation is encouraged. Come early for a good seat and grab a drink or bite to eat from the café. Please check www.wincafesci.org.uk for updates as the programme may be subject to change. Follow the group on Twitter: @wincafesci 1 September

Unravelling the Mysteries of the Threads of Life: Chromosomes, genes, DNA and all that Andrew Seber

Winchester Skeptics Thursdays Every last Thursday of the month the Skeptics have a fascinating speaker from the worlds of science, comedy and scepticism. Meet like-minded people, learn something new and find out just how many geeks can be packed into one room. Visit www.hampshireskeptics.org for more.

6 October

Future Forests Jon Stokes, The Tree Council 3 November

Do Lobsters Get Headaches? Dr Russell Lane, Imperial College 1 December

In Your Face: What does physiognomy tell us about character? Danny Rees, Wellcome Library

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Practical Philosophy Starts Tuesday 23 September, 7.15pm

Course Fee £75

Philosophy means ‘the love of wisdom’ and this practical philosophy course is concerned with penetrating beyond the everyday experience of our lives and discovering our true potential. The main topic of this 10 weekly course is Wisdom: finding the wisdom within ourselves and how to live by it. This introductory course also includes: discovering self-knowledge; living in the now; what is beauty; living justly; the use of reason; finding unity in diversity; and more. For enquiries, or to find out more: 0800 373 620 www.philosophyinwessex.org

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Acupuncture Every Wednesday 1pm to 5pm

Blossom Yoga Gemma Nash is a registered Yoga Teacher RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance UK and teaches a Vinyasa Flow style of Yoga at the Discovery Centre on Mondays.

High quality, affordable community acupuncture for all ages where everyone is welcome. Treatments are given in a relaxed, peaceful setting in the Learning Rooms. To book and for more information visit www.wessexacupuncture.com or email acu@wessexacupuncture.com

For more info and to book: 07775 557559 www.blossomyoga.co.uk

NCT Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga

Women of all fitness levels are welcome at the Yoga for Pregnancy and Relax, Breathe and Stretch sessions that take place here. See www.nct.org.uk for more details.

6.15pm – 7.30pm on Mondays

Hatha Flow 7.45pm – 9.00pm on Mondays

Yoga Master Classes 20 September, 4 October & 8 November 10am – 12noon

Yamuna Body Rolling 27 September, 11 October & 15 November 10am – 12noon

Thursdays

Dance Classes Mondays Improve your fitness and have fun dancing with Silvia and Max. www.salsaysol.co.uk for details. • Zumba Kids Jr for ages 4–6 • Zumba Kids for ages 7–11 • Zumba: Latin American • Zumba Gold: Lower impact version of Zumba with all the Fun! • Salsa: Latin American Music is naturally uplifting www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Friday afternoons

Choir at The Discovery Centre Fridays, 19 September – 24 October and Fridays, 7 November – 12 December 1.30 – 3pm (limited availability) and 4 – 5.30pm £5 per session £25 for six sessions Everyone welcome. No auditions. No musical experience necessary. All songs mainly taught by ear. We sing songs from Abba to Motown, musicals to spirituals, songs to uplift and inspire. We sing for the sheer joy of singing and even if you have never sung in a choir before, come along.

Language for Fun French – Tuesdays Improvers Intermediate

7pm – 8pm 8pm – 9pm

Spanish – Thursdays

www.winchesterfusionchoir.co.uk

Practically Spanish

Improvers Intermediate

Wednesdays, 1 October – 26 November 7.15pm – 9.15pm

Want to learn French or Spanish? We believe that learning should be fun, so we offer stress-free lessons with no exams or compulsory homework!

Spanish for Beginners

£6

Want to understand and be understood in basic Spanish? Prefer doing rather than just listening? Want to make progress from the start? Like to laugh, have fun with others and learn as a team? Then this is for you. Peter has lived in Northern Spain for 12 years, where he learned everyday Spanish from local people. He uses unique, fun ways to learn, working in small groups to promote relaxed learning. Contact Peter on 07925 655946 or email peter_berdun@yahoo.co.uk for more. No session on 29 October. 32 Box Office 01962 873603

7pm – 8pm 8pm – 9pm

Our lessons provide an enjoyable way of learning the language with plenty of opportunity to mix with like-minded people and become part of a friendly group. Social events are arranged each term to give students a chance to mix and talk with other at all levels. The classes are structured in such a way that you will never be put on the spot and made to speak in front of the class if you don’t want to. For more information please visit www.languageforfun.org or email Clarisse at languageforfun.winchester@gmail.com

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FREE ACTIVITIES

Scrabble Club First and Third Monday of the month from 10am to 12noon Play with words, meet other players and slurp some tea in the comfort of the café.

Crafts for Kids Computers for Beginners Various Days Volunteer-led sessions will help you develop basic internet and computer skills. Contact the team on 01962 873603 to book a one-to-one session.

Rhymetime Every Thursday at 9.45am and 11am Thirty minutes of songs, rhymes, rhythm and actions to get your little ones moving and singing. For children under two and their parent/guardian.

IT4VIPs Thursday afternoons If a visual impairment is making it difficult to use a computer, we can help. Contact Helen Macdonald on 01962 873617 for full details. 34 Box Office 01962 873603

Every Sunday at 12.30pm Creative, crafty fun for ages 4–10 in the children’s library. Parents/guardians will need to remain with children under 8.

Knit and Knatter Every Tuesday 10am to 12noon Knitting has never been so sociable. Share tips and have a chat with other knitters.

Story Time Stimulate your child’s imagination and watch them fall in love with reading as they enjoy a range of picture books being read aloud. Fantastic fun for pre-schoolers and great for parents to socialise afterwards. Parent/guardians will need to remain with their children.

Specialist Reading Groups Various days Chatterbooks is a children’s reading group that meets after-school on Fridays. Contact kate.pearson@hants.gov.uk for more information. HIP and VIP Reading Groups are available for people with a visual or hearing impairment (or both) to join. Large print and audio versions of books together with a hearing loop make the groups accessible and enjoyable for all. Contact nickcoe77@gmail.com to find out more.

Every Tuesday at 11am Every Saturday at 11am

The Discovery Lectures Mondays 7.45pm

29 September

Doctor Who and the Romans Emperor Nero in popular culture Dr Carey Fleiner, Senior Lecturer in Classical and Medieval History at the University of Winchester explores the portrayal of the Roman world in the 1965 Doctor Who episode ‘The Romans’, set during the reign of the Emperor Nero. 27 October

Flooding in Coastal Cities Robert Nicholls, Professor of Coastal Engineering at the University of Southampton discusses his research on the issues facing our coasts and their adaptation to climate change, with an emphasis on sea-level rise. Hear about how this research is developing a tool to forecast what the UK’s coastline will look like in the future.

FREE

Introducing a new series of lectures in association with the University of Winchester and the University of Southampton, intended to engage a general audience with a variety of topics of an academic nature. The lectures take place in the café area of the Discovery Centre, with each lecture lasting between 45 mins and 1 hour followed by a Q&A session. 24 November

Wine, health and illness in early modern England Dr Louise Hill Curth, Reader in Medical History at the University of Winchester, will look at the important role that wine played in medicine in England during the 16th through 18th centuries. According to one 17th century writer, wine was like a wonder drug which made it possible to ‘maintain humane life from infancy to extreame old age without any sicknesse’. This talk will discuss how and why such ideas evolved.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for future lectures www.hants.gov.uk/wdc www.facebook.com/winchesterdc

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All showings on Thursday at 8pm with no previews unless otherwise stated

FREE FILM SCREENINGS

Withnail and I 15 4 September The Disco Centre finds its neutral space and demands the finest wines available to humanity to celebrate what is often said to be England’s greatest film. Camberwell Carrots not provided.

Foreign Affair U 9 October The Gallery’s ‘Trench Coat’ exhibition has the actual coat worn by the legendary Marlene Dietrich in this classic WW2 romance film directed by Billy Wilder.

The African Queen PG 20 November Bogart and Hepburn are wonderful in John Huston’s adaption of C. S. Forester’s novel about British missionaries caught in German East Africa at the outbreak of WW1.

Amélie 15 4 December More popular perhaps than any other foreign flick, Amélie was a hit around the world. A charming, quirky, and vividly memorable film.

Joyeux Noël 12 Wednesday 10 December The famous tale of the Christmas Truce of 1914, when British, French and German soldiers put down their guns, left their trenches, and went to meet the very men they were there to kill.

Winchester Short Film Festival Awards Saturday 15 November Tickets on sale to general public from 10 November

8pm £18

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Winchester Short Film Festival showcases the talents of Hampshire’s best short filmmakers.

23 October Michael Caine is Carter – one of the definitive anti-heroes of cinema. Few actors can match his cold turn as the ruthless villain out to avenge his brother’s death. Conjuring an unforgettable atmosphere of post industrial northern decline, Get Carter is a gangster film which out-muscles every competitor.

The Winchester Short Film Festival targets filmmakers of all ages and abilities. There are nine award categories, a festival prospectus featuring the shortlisted films and written critiques, and an online public voting system at www.winchestershortfilmfestival.com

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Awards will be presented and winning short films will be shown at the red carpet award ceremony at the Discovery Centre.

6 November Pull out those 80’s threads from the back of the wardrobe and join us for a special Dirty Dancing Night. 36 Box Office 01962 873603

To book, or for more information contact: hello@winchestershortfilmfestival.com

Win at Maths Maths games and homework help for 5–15 year olds Thursdays 4pm – 5pm

Job Seekers and Employability These sessions cover a range of skills needed to gain employment and are free to attend. Prior booking is required. All sessions take place on a Thursday from 10am to 11am and are followed by a one hour drop-in session.

FREE

Join pupils from Winchester College at the Discovery Centre every Thursday during term time for an hour long session of maths games and enrichment activities, helping to make maths fun and engaging for 5–15 year olds. The pupils are here to help with homework problems, too – feel free to drop in between 4pm and 5pm for their expert advice. Places are limited, with no reservations. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Online Booking System

Start Your CV

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4 September, 25 September, 16 October, 13 November, 4 December

At the Box Office at the Café end of the Discovery Centre

Handling Interviews 11 September, 2 October, 23 October, 20 November, 11 December

Basic Computing 18 September, 9 October, 6 November, 27 November, 18 December

In Person By Phone 01962 873603 During Discovery Centre opening hours: Weekdays 9–7, Saturday 9–5, Sunday 11–3 • Children under 8 must have a parent/guardian with them at all times during an event. • Details correct at time of going to press. • There is a £1 booking fee for credit/debit cards. Postage will cost 50p. • With proof of eligibility, some events have concessionary rates for: essential carers accompanying registered disabled customers, the over 60s, NUS card holders, those claiming job seekers allowance. • You, as parent or guardian, must complete an enrolment form for an under 18 taking part in an activity unaccompanied. • The Performance Hall has unreserved seating at most events. • There will be a £1 administration fee for any re-sale of tickets.

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September 1

Café Sci: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Threads of Life

Film: Withnail and I

12–14

Winchester Poetry Festival

22, 23, 26

DSLRs & Bridge Cameras: An Introduction course begins

Barnstormers Comedy

Poetic Manoeuvres – Exploring the Turn Workshop

Self Employment Workshop: How to Prepare a Business Plan

Beginners Basket Making

Skeptics: Aubrey de Grey – Regenerative Medicine For Ageing

26 & 27

Blackbird

Self Employment Workshop: Funding & Finance

Discovery Lecture: Doctor Who and the Romans

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Winchester Comedy Festival

24, 25

Café Sci: Future Forests

Killer Girls Night In

Film: A Foreign Affair

Self Employment Workshop: Marketing & Promotion

Soldiers’ Journey – Winchester & the First World War Guided Tour

Southampton FC & the First World War

Meet the Author: Victoria Hislop

Barnstormers Comedy

Self Employment Workshop: Being Self-Employed

Basket Making – Next Steps

Photographing Children & Pets Workshop

Poetry Café

Film: Get Carter

Live Cuban Band Night

Feel the Love!

Family Sundays: Story Giant

Children’s Writing Workshop

Discovery Lecture: Flooding in Coastal Cities

Meet a Conservator

Jacqueline Wilson

Soldiers’ Journey Make & Take

Object Handling Day

Skeptics: Speaker TBC

Threepenny Bit Autumn Ceilidh

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November 1

Frozen Sing-Along Spectacular

Family Sundays: Jack & the Beanstalk

Get the Most out of Your Camera course begins

Café Sci: Do Lobsters Get Headaches?

Film: Dirty Dancing

WEA: The Genius of Gaudi

Songs for the Voiceless

Family Sundays: Pied Piper

The Delines

Jo Caulfied – Celebration of Anger

Soldiers’ Journey – Winchester & the First World War Guided Tour

What Creates a Prize Winning Poem? Workshop

Winchester Short Film Festival Awards

Family Sundays: Sid’s Show

Basket Making – Next Steps

Timeless Trench

Film: The African Queen

Barnstormers Comedy

Discovery Lecture: Wine, Health & Illness in Early Modern England

Skeptics: Simon Singh – The Simpsons & Their Mathematical Secrets

Christmas Craft Fair

Family Sundays: Fireside Tales with Grandad

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December 1

Café Sci: In Your Face

Film: Amelie

Willow Stars & Reindeer

WEA: Rembrandt & His Age

Film: Joyeux Noel

Skeptics Christmas Party

Winchester Fusion Choir Concert

Christmas Dance Party

16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24

I’ve Seen Santa

20, 21

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