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

Jubilee Picnic in the Park

WATCH LIVE COVERAGE OF THE DAY INCLUDING

Saturday 4 June Jubilee Picnic in the Park - Arlebury BIG SCREEN THE CONCERT FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE Park, AlresfordSATURDAY 4 JUNE

Celebrate the Queen's 70th Anniversary. Arlebury Park, Alresford Watch live coverage of the day including the FREE ENTRY – 2PM ‘TIL LATE concert from Buckingham Palace on the Big Fete with activities, competitions, music, refreshments and entertainment Screen. Take part in activities, competitions, Join friends and family to celebrate this amazing milestone music, refreshments and entertainment. Join Find more information at our Facebook page ‘Alresford’s Jubilee Picnic in the Park’ Organised by Coordinating Alresford (Rotary, Pigs, New Leaf, Chamber of Commerce and New Alresford Town Council) friends and family to celebrate this amazing milestone. Find more information at our Facebook page 'Alresfords Jubilee in the Park'

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.

Thursday 9 June

Bramdean House Open Gardens

From1.30pm – 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.

Friday 10 June

Alresford Wine & Paint Evening

From7.30pm -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 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

Saturday 11 June

Kasbah Swing Band & Hog Roast

From7pm 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 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

Sunday 19 June

The Open Gardens of Broad Street

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

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