Category: Special interest

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Friday 10 April 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows - CANCELLED - 7.30pm - Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs. Oasis chart war. Music journalist Marc (Guardian, The Quietus, Big Issue) dives into the stories, rivalries, OTT personalities as well as some of the finest music the UK has ever produced. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 21 April 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Friday 24 April 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Murder: Staged - 7.30pm - Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out! Serial killer and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather introduces MURDER:STAGED - a true crime talk that takes a deep dive into the embedded lies at crime scenes. The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – you will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Fabricator and The Inflictor. Featuring forensics, criminology, dark psychology and reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 19 May 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Friday 29 May 2026 Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  True Crime and Wine - 6pm-8pm - An evening with two amateur sleuths who delve into some of the world’s most mysterious and mind-bending tales. True Crime & Wine is an intimate live storytelling experience where we dissect real-life criminal cases – moving from slow-burn suspense to jaw-dropping reveals. This is true crime… uncorked. What to Expect: Immerse yourself in three captivating international true-crime cases, complete with twists, turns, and a visual presentation to guide you through every moment. Enjoy a splattering of interactive games along the way to test your detective skills and keep you guessing. A curated selection of wines will be available to purchase at the bar to compliment your evening. Whether you’re a true-crime fanatic, a wine lover, or simply looking for something deliciously different. True Crime & Wine is the perfect way to spend an unforgettable night with friends, partners, or fellow sleuths. Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Tuesday 16 June 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 21 July 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm doors - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 18 August 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 15 September 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Books  •  Special interest Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 22 September 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Jordan Wylie- Finding Purpose - 7.30pm - Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures. His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 14 October 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Alex McAleer: Mind Reader - 8pm - Alex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will. After more than a decade wowing audiences across the UK and North America, including touring the USA with Champions of Magic, sold-out solo shows, West End appearances, and TV spots on Blue Peter and Good Morning Britain, he has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining and charismatic mentalists working today. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 23 October 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Chris Packham's World of Wonder - For nearly forty years, Chris Packham has been the voice of nature through his ground-breaking work on the Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds, and Earth. He has devoted his life to engaging with the natural world and urging us all to do the same. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Sunday 01 November 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Christmas with The Doctor - 10.30am - From the team behind the sell-out HAPPY WHO YEAR events comes a festive celebration of sixty-three years of DOCTOR WHO, starring PETER DAVISON (The Fifth Doctor), COLIN BAKER (The Sixth Doctor), NICOLA BRYANT (Peri), SOPHIE ALDRED (Ace), and many more of the programme’s much-loved actors! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 04 December 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Burlesque  •  Comedy  •  Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Glitters and Garters 2026 - 8pm - Glitters and Garters! A festive mix of Burlesque, comedy, music, side show and all the things in between. Following the success of previous shows "Giggles and Garters " and the spooktacular "Ghoulies and Garters " Lady May J Events returns for the third installment "Glitters and Garters " Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover