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Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map   Talk Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office) Event:  Jane Austen Among Women Writers: Dr Gillian Dow - 7.30pm - A TALK BY AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral

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 - 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

Wednesday 15 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Poetry  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward - 7.30pm - Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She has now gathered her poetry into her latest book, Doggedly Onward – A Life in Poems, 1970s–2020s, tracing the course of her life. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Countdown and Would I Lie To You? Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 25 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Dr Louise Newson: Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones - 8pm - Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026 with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Film  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  JO IN THE WATER: THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR RIVERS, LAKES AND SEAS - 7.30pm - This film follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them? Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 30 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 - 7pm - Live Speaker and Adventure Films Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience the best of the world's stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it's not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event. Alongside these powerful films, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. Whether you're an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 20 June 2026 Venue:  St Mary's Church     map   Live music  •  Talk Address:   Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS Event:  An Evening with Chris Difford - 7pm - An evening of songs from the Squeeze back catalogue, solo gems and stories from Chris's 50 years of music-making. £27.50 advance. Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Church-Twyford/737710596381360

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