COMMUNITY
June Events
Every Second Saturday The Teamsters CMC Country Music Dance
At Fourmarks Village Hall GU34 55AA with live bands 8.00pm-11.15pm. Freestyle & Social dancing. BYOD. Food, tea, coffee, available. For details & booking contact: Ken & Magaret on 01962 734673
Thur 2 - Sun 5 June
Flowers and Family Fun at St Mary’s Church Old Alresford
Do Come, celebrate and explore the seven decades of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year Reign. The Church will be open every day over the Bank Holiday Weekend from 10am to 4pm. You will be able to take a look back at events over the last 70 years. Enjoy puzzles and Craft Activities for the whole family. The Jubilee Beacon will be lit at St Mary’s at 9.45pm on Thursday 2nd June. Refreshments will be available.
Saturday 4 June
Kilmeston Village Fete
From 2pm - 4.30pm at Dean House Gardens, Kilmeston, SO24 0NL. There will be Cream Teas, Coffee and Homemade cakes served in the Orangery with Pimms on the lawn. Live Brass Band, stalls games and kids' activities. Adults £2, Children free. No dogs except assistance. 70th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday 4 June
The East Stratton Fete & Dog Show
This quintessential village fete will be held on the village green opposite the Northbrook Arms PH in East Stratton, described as one of the best preserved estate villages in the south of England and set in a conservation area just off the A33 about 5 miles north of Winchester (SO21 3DX). It offers genuine family entertainment for all ages with a wide range of stalls and sideshows, a barbecue and Pimms bar, a children’s entertainer, tractor & trailer rides, a jazz band and a fun dog show as well as a grand draw with numerous exciting prizes. Car parking and entry is free.
Thursday 9 June
Alresford Ladies Group
This month's meeting will be Basket Making by Louise Brown. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month and new members are always welcome. Please contact Beverly Terrill on 01962 733112 for more information.
From 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Bramdean House, Bramdean, Alresford SO24 0JU Garden Open Enjoy the famous gardens of this 18th Century house including herbaceous borders and a working kitchen garden. Refreshments will be available. Tickets £7.50 in advance £8.50 at the door with 25% to Bramdean Church. All other proceeds to Cardiac Rehab.
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Sunday 12 June
Alresford and District Horticultural Society Meeting
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in St Gregory’s Hall, Grange Road, Alresford. The next meeting, on 8 June, will be the Annual Rose Show and a talk by Gillian Taylor: ‘For the Love of Roses.’ The competition is open to Members only but visitors are welcome to attend. For further information contact the Chairman, Stephen Morley, on 01962 733524 or hortic@ allthemorleys.co.uk
Saturday 18 June Festival of Toy Trains
From 10.30am to 4.30pm at Perins School, Pound Hill, Alresford, SO24 9BS. Adults £8 Children £2, Family (2+2) £15. Early entry to sales Hall 9am £10. There will be a BBQ, real ale and live music. For more information contact: bobleggett@btinternet.com or call: 07836 734311. www.alresford-toy-trains.org. uk
The Open Gardens of Broad Street
BIGinSCREEN Jubilee Picnic the Park - Arlebury
Find more information at our Facebook page ‘Alresford’s Jubilee Picnic in the Park’
From 7pm at Pinglestone Barn, Old Alresford SO24 9TB in aid of Home-Start Winchester. Tickets £25 include, salads and home-made desserts. Book online (plus booking fee) at www.homestartwinchester.eventbrite.co.uk email or call 07776 041574
Sunday 19 June
Saturday 4 June
Organised by Coordinating Alresford (Rotary, Pigs, New Leaf, Chamber of Commerce and New Alresford Town Council)
Kasbah Swing Band & Hog Roast
Bramdean House Open Gardens
WATCH LIVE COVERAGE OF THE DAY INCLUDING THE CONCERT FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Arlebury Park, Alresford Celebrate the Queen's 70th Anniversary. LATE the ‘TIL – 2PM ENTRY of WatchFREE live coverage the day including Fete with activities, competitions, music, concert from Buckingham Palace on the Big refreshments and entertainment Screen. Take activities, competitions, Join friends andpart familyin to celebrate this amazing milestone music, refreshments and entertainment. Join friends and family to celebrate this amazing milestone. Find more information at our Facebook page 'Alresfords Jubilee in the Park'
Saturday 11 June
Thursday 9 June
Jubilee Picnic in the Park Park,SATURDAY Alresford 4 JUNE
Liam Kelleher, step by step, so no experience is needed. We provide all of the materials that you will need for the session, so all you need to do is turn up, have fun and create something beautiful to take home! Buy tickets
Friday 10 June
Alresford Wine & Paint Evening
From 7.30pm -10pm at St John's Church, SO24 9AG. The popular Basingstoke Wine and Paint Evening is now also available in Alresford. Join us for an evening of drink, painting and socialising! With a free drink in hand, you'll paint along with renowned Artist
From 11am - 5pm - Broad Street An opportunity to visit these unique gardens. These ancient burgage plots created in the 13th Century are survivors of the town's medieval layout. Afternoon teas, tombola and plant stall. Entrance £6 per head, Children free allow access to all open gardens.
For more June events see page 34
