Christmas
Christmas Shopping In support of shopping locally this Christmas we’ve put a selection of small & local businesses into a useful directory for you to refer to when planning how and where you want to spend your money this year. See www.familieshampshirenorth.co.uk/directory for regular updates.
Sweets n Treats A traditional sweet shop with all the weighed sweets and old favourites that you remember from your childhood. But also far more than just a sweet shop and can supply almost anything you need for your Christmas party or event. How about a sweet tree, or a sweet cake? These can be made with most sweets and make a stunning table display. So look no further than Sweets ‘n Treats for all your party or sweet requirements. 01252 844360 www.sweetsntreats.me.uk
Tinytoes & Stickyfingers Rather than washing away your little ones sticky fingerprints, keep them forever... Sheri can take your child’s fingerprints or hand/footprints and turn them into beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery that can be worn close to your heart. The perfect gift for mums, dads, grannies and grandpas. Tinytoes can also capture those prints in a beautifully framed picture for the nursery. Personalised with name, date of birth, colour choice and design. Contact 07789 862 824 or sheri@tinytoesandstickyfingers. co.uk. www.tinytoesandstickyfingers. co.uk
Baby Unique Beautiful handmade affordable personalised baby/children’s gifts. Perfect for baby showers, christenings, or just for your own child’s room. All designed and handmade by Sam, who is happy to work with you if you have something specific you want, giving you something that is very different to what is available elsewhere. This could be the best purchase you make for a special little person. All gifts come gift wrapped. Contact baby.unique06@yahoo.com. www.facebook.com/Baby Unique
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Party Workshop
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your Christmas tree, enjoy a hot drink, and have a look at other goodies. There will be honey, chutney and jam on sale, as well as Christmas Pudding ice-cream. Ready made door wreaths, as well as wreath kits if you prefer to make your own. 10am - 4.30pm. Closed Mondays.
Now in its 9th year, the Christmas Market has become a firm favourite with shoppers and visitors to Winchester alike. With its rows of attractive wooden chalets each carefully selected for the quality of their products. Many of the stalls specialise in British crafts with items ranging from painted wooden toys to handmade jewellery and ceramics. Sun-Wed 10am-6pm; Thu-Sat 10am-7.30pm.
Christmas Fair
Everything you need for any kind of party. 01256 329414 www.partyworkshop.co.uk
Toy Shed Situated in Alton, the Toy Shed is a family-run independent toy shop stocking many of the top brands of children’s toys. 01420 87630 www.facebook. com/toyshed
All Our Own Crafts A craft shop displaying the very best handmade crafts that Basingstoke and Deane has to offer. Open until Christmas in Festival Place, Basingstoke, opposite TK Maxx. www.facebook.com/ allourowncraftsgallery
A Space Of My Own Along with our usual classes and art materials we also stock a carefully selected range of creative children’s toys, stocking fillers and craft kits for adults. These include knitted animals by Made By Ewe, embroidery kits by Nancy Nicholson, jewellery making, needle felting and our own “Have a Go” kits for beginners, most of which are also suitable for children. If you’re feeling inspired we can also help you design and make your own gifts or wrapping paper! 01252 844210 www.asomocrafts.co.uk
And, of course, Christmas Fayres & Markets are also an outlet for small & local businesses. Here are some of the best across the region!
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 20 November to 21 December Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, SO23 9LS
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Newlyns Christmas Fayre 22 November Newlyns Lodge Farm, Hook, RG29 1HA 29 November Newlyns Weyhill, Andover, SP11 0PP www.newlyns-farmshop.co.uk Traditional Christmas Fayre with a wide variety of festive food and gifts, plus the opportunity to sample a selection of Newlyns delicious products. 10am to 3pm.
The Lights Wrapped Up Christmas Fair 29 November The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH www.thelights.org.uk An opportunity to get ahead in the present buying game by browsing and buying from stalls carrying quality craft items. 10am to 4pm.
NSPCC Christmas Fair 29 November Sherborne St John Village Hall, RG24 9HP www.ssjvillage.org/ Wonderful stalls and prizes. Entrance fee includes a drink. Free entry for children. 10am to 4pm. £1.
Christmas Trees and Other Goodies 29 November to 20 December West Green Fruits, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8LP www. westgreenfruits.com Visit the Christmas Barn to choose
30 November Sherfield Park Community Centre, Basingstoke, RG27 0FP www.aineesbazaar.co.uk Ainee’s Bazaar are known for their pre-loved sales but this one focusses entirely on local businesses offering unique gift ideas for the whole family. So for regular attendees of Ainee’s Bazaar events, there will be no pre-loved items at this fair, just lovely Christmas stalls!
Proteus Christmas Market 30 November Proteus Theatre Company, Basingstoke, RG21 3DH www.proteustheatre.com A fun-filled seasonal market with vintage and handmade craft stalls, accompanied by festive live entertainment and craft demonstrations. 11am to 4pm. £1 entry on the door, children free.
Christmas Fayre 4 December The Tea Cosy, Hurstbourne Tarrant, SP11 0AS www.facebook.com/pages/TheTea-Cosy-Hurstbourne-Tarrant Craft stalls from local crafts people. Christmas decorations, delights & gifts, trees and wreaths. Entrance fee includes mulled wine and a mince pie. 6pm to 8pm. £2.
Christmas Cracker 7 December Alton Community Centre, Alton, GU34 1HN www.altoncommunitycentre. org.uk Largest indoor market in Alton. Come and find all your christmas gifts under one roof or a treat for yourself. 10am to 4pm.
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