LOCAL WHAT’S ON FESTIVAL OF AUTUMN COLOURS AT EXBURY GARDENS AND STEAM RAILWAY 1 Oct – 3 Nov, 10am – 5pm Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, SO45 1AZ Everyone thinks of Exbury in the Spring, but the Gardens are just as glorious in Autumn with fiery colours from maples, dogwoods and deciduous azaleas. The subtle light tones of Autumn reflect these colours dramatically. Special Autumn Trail leads visitors to the best of the colour. Admission including voluntary Gift Aid, adult £11.00 and seniors/conc £10.50, children free. Contact 02380 891 203 or visit www.exbury.co.uk QUIZ EVENING FOR RNLI ROMSEY & DISTRICT BRANCH 5 Oct, 7.30pm Romsey Scout Hall, Braishfield Road Teams of 4 or 6 (or come on your own). £10 per person (includes Ploughman’s Supper). Contact Owen Davies on 01794 514869. ALRESFORD ART & CRAFT SHOW 5 Oct, 10am – 4.30pm Alresford Community Centre, West Street, SO24 9AG Crafts will include Cross stitch gifts and decoupage cards, wood craft, door harps, hand painted ceramics, beaded jewellery, stained and leaded glasswork, decorative metalwork, original watercolours and photography. Free entry. Contact 01252 724968. 42
PHOTOGRAPHY ‘PHOTOWALK’ 5 Oct, 11am – 2pm Southampton, SO14 3JS Excursions exploring history and heritage. An opportunity to look at and photograph interesting buildings, architectural details and streetscape en-route. Suitable for any type of camera and all abilities - beginners welcome. Lead by professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience of photography and education. £14 per person. Contact 07970034498 for more details. WOOFS, WELLIES AND WALKIES 5 Oct Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA A dog walk raising money for Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. Don’t worry if you don’t have a dog as you can join in anyway! Contact 02380475345 or pam@cmhcharity.org.uk WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL HARVEST MARKET FESTIVAL 5 – 6 Oct, 9am – 2pm Middle Brook Street / Middle Brook Street Car Park, SO23 9LS Farmers’ Market selling local produce. Contact 01420 588 671. www.hampshirefarmersmarkets. co.uk SATURDAY DAYS CLUB 6 October and 17 Nov Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, West Totton, SO40 8FT Activities to give your weekend a creative kick start! Join local artist Claudia Friend and get arty and craft with our fabulously fun sessions! Pefect for 5-11 year olds; be inspired, make and do, get messy and creative! £5 per session. Contact 023 8066 7683. www. hangerfarm.totton.ac.uk WALK THE TEST WAY – ROMSEY 6 Oct Romsey, SO51 8GL 6 different fantastic walks along the Test Way, organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test. Take part and
raise money for Macmillan. www. walkthetestway.org.uk TESTWOOD WILDLIFE TOTS – INCY WINCY SPICER 8 Oct, 10.30am – midday, 1pm – 2.30pm Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, SO40 3XP Join a session of stories, games and crafts for pre-school children. Help look for spiders and other tiny creatures in the meadow and the woods. Booking essential on 02380 667929. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation £3 per child. Sorry, no dogs. www.hwt.org.uk 70S NIGHT FOR THE HAMPSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY 11 Oct, 7.30pm P.O.S.H Spices Restaurant, Southampton Included in the ticket price is a Starter, Main course and Dessert with an English alternative available for those less keen on spicy food. Entertainment by ‘For One Night Only’ and enjoy a great choreographed show. 70s fancy dress optional. For more information or to book tickets call Dawn in Fundraising on 01489 880881 ext 208 or email dawn. ingram@has.org.uk. ROMSEY MALE VOICE CHOIR AND ROMSEY YOUTH CHOIR FOR RNLI ROMSEY & DISTRICT BRANCH 12 Oct, 7.30pm United Reformed Church, Romsey Tickets £10 per person from Chris Green on 01794 323602 or Mike Nobbs on 01794 515401. THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY RAIL PARTNERSHIP 13 Oct, 1pm – 4pm Chandlers Ford Railway Station Come and celebrate the success of Chandlers Ford Railway Station with a day of family fun - school art competitions, children’s entertainment, quizzes, local nature walks and cycle rides, cycle