December 2019

Sunday 01 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone:  01256 892900 Event:  Acoustic Session - 4pm - There will be an Acoustic Sessions at the White Hart, Whitchurch, on Sunday 1st December from 4pm onwards. It should go on until 7.30-8pm-ish. This will be the last 2019 acoustic session at the White Hart. https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitchurchAcousticSessions. Join the Acoustocracy. All genres of music welcome as are all levels of ability. Play or just enjoy a drink and listen to some excellent music.

Monday 02 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: Milton Jones - Impossible (warm-up show) - 8pm - One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. But this is also a love story with a twist, or at least a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

Monday 02 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Monday 02 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  South Wonston Social Club Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW Telephone:  01962 880227 Event:  Rhythm & Blues Jam - 8.30pm - South Wonston Social Club R&B Jam. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jammintheblues-581762725230044/ Please support your local jams! A monthly Blues jam, held at the South Wonston Social Club. Take part or just listen. A friendly jam of mainly blues. Back line, drums and PA provided.

Tuesday 03 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The William Walker     map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone:  01962 807500 Event:  Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz - 5-9pm - The William Walker presents an Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz, festive nibbles, mulled drinks and local stalls with art, jewellery, gin, Christmas cards, Christmas wreaths, clothing and much more. Free entry. 5-9pm. Tuesday 3 December, Tuesday 10 December and Monday 16 December.

Tuesday 03 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 8pm - A place to share, enjoy and debate all things poetry, spoken word, and all in between. First Tuesday of Every month, at the railway from 8.30 It’s free entry It’s free to read Free to watch Free to Cheer and enjoy Please share your work and join us! If you’d like more info then email ripper.live.events@gmail.com

Wednesday 04 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Mo Thomas and Graham Bushell - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club presents Mo Thomas and Graham Bushell Wednesday 4th December at 8pm in the cellar of The Hyde Tavern. £7 or £5 for folk club members. Folk club presenting established names and up-and-coming acts from the world of folk music. Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club opened in May 2010 with its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music on the first Wednesday of each month at the Hyde Tavern.

Thursday 05 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Winter Wonderland Disco - 7pm - Get your dancing shoes on! Everyone is welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available £3.50 on the door

Friday 06 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: Ed Gamble - Blizzard - EXTRA DATE - 8pm - After a sellout national tour in 2017, Ed Gamble is back with another bracing flurry of idiocy.

Friday 06 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Suitcase of Sound session - 8pm - Skankin Steve's Suitcase of Sound is coming to the Hyde Tavern cellar bar with some chilled reggae and dub ska vibes.

Friday 06 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) - 7pm - Mark Morriss is a singer songwriter who famously made his name fronting English indie outfit The Bluetones.

Friday 06 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St Michael & All Angels Church Address:  The Old Rectory, Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0PZ Event:   CHERITON SINGERS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 8pm - Cheriton Singers are holding their Christmas concert on December 6th in St Michaels Church, Cheriton, at 8pm. All are welcome. The programme is a varied one and includes some active audience participation. Tickets are £10 (under 16s free) and are available online at Ticket Source or at Cheriton village stores or on the door (limited availability). Light refreshments will be served in the village hall afterwards.

Saturday 07 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  WAYNFLETE SINGERS: ELGAR'S THE KINGDOM - 7.30pm - Sir Edward Elgar's mighty oratorio presents a moving portrait in sound of Jesus's disciples and the life of the early church. Peter is made the focus of the work and musical highlights include the Pentecost scene, and Mary's sublime solo 'The sun goeth down'. This is a magnificent work with Elgar's typically beautiful and expansive orchestration and lyrical choral lines. We hope that you will find this work both thrilling and uplifting.

Saturday 07 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Christmas Dance Party - 7.30pm - Celebrate this most special time of year at our Dance Party Night filled with the Spirit of Christmas and all the Dancing Fun you could wish for! Join us for a night of festive foot-tapping fun! Boogie away in a variety of styles such as rumba, swing, bossa nova and many more! Special West Coast Swing Dance Class 7.45pm - 8.30pm! Learn to dance this smoothest of dances that can be danced to almost any kind of music! Bar open all night - Music with DJ Max! - Advance tickets by BACS: Salsa y Sol 30-99-71 00026608 - Silvia & Max Salsa y Sol Dance & Yoga www.salsaysol.co.uk

Saturday 07 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Grohlercoaster + The RHCP Experience - 7.30pm - Rock covers band. Grohlercoaster on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grohlercoaster/. Grohlercoaster website: http://www.grohlercoaster.co.uk. Hampshire-based covers band, taking on the songs of Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and Nirvana.

Saturday 07 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Lost & Found Department of Sound and Friendly Entertainment - 1.30pm - Held on the first Saturday of every month FAP with Friends in On Platform 2 at The Railway in Winchester is hosted by Fly Away Peter and Stephen Ripper Mizen

Saturday 07 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Runaway Train - 8pm - Covers band. Runaway Train on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Runaway-Train-1108753345809304. Runaway Train website: http://www.runaway-train.co.uk. Runaway Train are a covers band playing music from Stereophonics, Train, U2, James, Killers, Zutons, James Bay, etc. Comprising of drums, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards and strong vocalists, they are able to play covers from The Kinks to The Killers.

Sunday 08 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  FAMILY CAROL SERVICE - 3.30pm - family-friendly afternoon carol services and enjoy cheerful carol singing in the magnificent Nave of the Cathedral. Visitors to the Christmas Market and Ice Rink are especially welcome.

Sunday 08 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The William Walker     map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone:  01962 807500 Event:  OPEN MIC NIGHT - 6-8pm - Zeus Bookings Presents The William Walker Open Mic Night Welcoming all performers ! 6pm - 8pm Every 2nd and last Sunday of the month. All performers receive a free drink !

Monday 09 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Monday 09 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hinton Ampner House Address:  Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA Event:  Christmas Chamber Choir Carols - 1.30-2.30pm - Free entry - Gather round and experience the heartwarming sound of the Portsmouth High Prep School Chamber Choir as they help celebrate the merry festivities of Christmas. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. This is an outdoor event, taking place near the house, so please dress accordingly. Dogs on leads are welcome. This event is accessible for wheelchairs and push-chairs.

Tuesday 10 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Christmas with Tenors Un Limited - 7.30pm - A fantastic new Christmas show from Tenors Un Limited – Scott Ciscon, Paul Martin and Jem Sharples, the number one selling classical vocal trio! Featuring the popular classical hits Nessun Dorma, The Pearl Fishers duet, The Prayer and You Raise Me Up plus their new showstoppers, The Greatest Showman’s From Now On and ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky, to name but a few – the group will sing a selection of Christmas favourites, O Holy Night, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Last Christmas, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and their number 1 selling Christmas single Who Is He?.

Tuesday 10 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The William Walker     map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone:  01962 807500 Event:  Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz - 5-9pm - The William Walker presents an Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz, festive nibbles, mulled drinks and local stalls with art, jewellery, gin, Christmas cards, Christmas wreaths, clothing and much more. Free entry. 5-9pm. Tuesday 3 December, Tuesday 10 December and Monday 16 December.

Tuesday 10 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  March Hare     map Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 622004 Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Session - 8pm - The acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester is held on every 2nd Tuesday of the month and hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all levels and styles are most welcome especially students and listeners too.

Wednesday 11 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Roebuck Inn Address:  57 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RP Event:  PopUp Acousitc at The Roebuck Inn Presents: Jamie Larbalestier - 7pm (8pm music) - Pop-up acoustic brings you the second live session. Turn up at 7pm if you want food and 7.30pm if you want a seat music will begin at 8pm. It's free entry.

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Friday 13 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 7pm - an evening of music, laughter and delight at Winchester Cathedral. This year, we are thrilled to welcome award-winning comedian, Hugh Dennis, star of BBC One's Outnumbered, Radio 4's The Now Show and BBC Two's Mock the Week, who will offer amusing observations on the ups and downs of family life at Christmas time. The evening will be hosted by BBC South Today's Sally Taylor, with uplifting performances of traditional and light-hearted carols sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Friday 13 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Fix + guests - 7pm - A mix of Jukebox songs from 60's to Present

Friday 13 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Golden Lion Address:  99 Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0JZ Telephone:  01962 865512 Event:  Torn - Rock, pop and soul party band. Torn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2035320563355814.

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  THE SNOWMAN FEATURING THE DONKEY'S TALE 2019 - 1pm, 3pm and 7.15pm - The world's most prolific performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, Carrot Productions are delighted to be bringing their enchanting Christmas show to Winchester Cathedral.

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Drunk Education - 10pm - Pop, rock and indie covers band. Drunk Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education website: http://drunkeducation.wix.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education are a high-energy, quality rock/pop covers band, covering songs from the 1980s up to present day chart toppers!

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The United Church Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ Telephone:  01962 849559 Event:  Winchester Music Club: Christmas Concert - 5pm - Choir and associated orchestra. Winchester Music Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Winchester-Music-Club-261360653888547/. Winchester Music Club website: http://www.winchestermusicclub.org.uk. Concert in support of Winchester Hospice.

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Boo Hewerdine - 8pm - Boo is well known as one of the greatest songwriter performers in the business

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event:  Somborne Sessions: LUKE JACKSON TRIO - 7.30pm - Luke Jackson has a huge reputation in the folk, roots, blues & acoustic circuits. His trio’s EP was described by Maverick magazine as “Two words: Bloody brilliant!” Praised by Frank Turner and Steve Knightley, he has to be heard live. Full details & tickets at www.sombornesessions.co.uk.

Saturday 14 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club Address:  Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone:  01256 892493 Event:  ABBA Chique - 7.30pm - Whitchurch Sports and Social Club present ABBA Chique. Tickets are £15 in advance £17 on the door with the option of a table of 10 for £135 (all 10 tickets must be bought at once for discount).

Sunday 15 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Family Carol Service - 3.30pm - A family-friendly afternoon carol service - Enjoy cheerful carol singing in the magnificent Nave of the Cathedral. Visitors to the Christmas Market and Ice Rink are especially welcome. Also on Sunday 8 December at 3.30pm.

Sunday 15 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester College Chapel Address:  College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA Event:  WARMING HEARTS THIS WINTER IN AID OF BRENDONCARE - 6.30pm - Sunday 15th December 6:30 pm – 8pm (Doors Open at 6pm) Winchester College Chapel, Porters Lodge Entrance This year The Brendoncare Foundation is hosting a festive night to remember at Winchester College Chapel. With joyous songs performed by Winchester Consort and conducted by the highly regarded David Hurley, former member of The King’s Singers, this is an evening you will not want to miss. After the concert there will be the opportunity to enjoy a mince pie and glass of wine in the prestigious school building. Get into the Christmas spirit whilst supporting local charity Brendoncare. Ticket price - £12.50 Concession - £10 Booking fee applies £1 per ticket, capped at £5. Tickets available from The Box Office on 01962 857275.

Sunday 15 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church     map Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD Event:  CHRISTMAS WITH SANSARA – THE WAITING SKY - 7.30pm - 15th December 2109 - St Cross Church Performance starts 19:30 (doors open 18:30) Join SANSARA for their regular Christmas concert at the stunning church of St Cross for an evening of choral music old and new. Tickets: £20, £15. £10 (under 18's) £1 booking fee applies, capped at £5.00 Book online or by phone on 01962 857275

Sunday 15 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  John O'Gaunt Inn     map Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone:  01794 388644 Event:  Thames Valley Jazz - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw.

Monday 16 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The William Walker     map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone:  01962 807500 Event:  Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz - 5-9pm - The William Walker presents an Indoor Christmas Fayre with live jazz, festive nibbles, mulled drinks and local stalls with art, jewellery, gin, Christmas cards, Christmas wreaths, clothing and much more. Free entry. 5-9pm. Tuesday 3 December, Tuesday 10 December and Monday 16 December.

Monday 16 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Tuesday 17 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir. The first service is ticketed with priority booking for the Cathedral Community. The second and third services are not ticketed and all are welcome. Each service is followed by a candlelit supper in The Refectory. Please contact the Cathedral Box Office for further details: tel: 01962 857 275 or email: box.office@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Wednesday 18 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir. The first service is ticketed with priority booking for the Cathedral Community. The second and third services are not ticketed and all are welcome. Each service is followed by a candlelit supper in The Refectory. Please contact the Cathedral Box Office for further details: tel: 01962 857 275 or email: box.office@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Wednesday 18 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  James Kirby - 8pm - Acoustic singer-songwriter James Kirby performs heartfelt melodic songs that captivate audiences of all ages and with his unique style of guitar playing he is not to be missed! Currently touring UK, Europe and USA promoting his new release ‘Everything to Fight For’.

Thursday 19 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Spitfire Sisters Christmas Special - 7.30pm - Vocal harmony group The Spitfire Sisters return to their home-town to perform festive songs both old and new, with their unmistakable vintage styling and extra mirth for good measure. Bells will be jingled and merriment will be made as they sing a song collection to warm you better than a glass of mulled wine!

Thursday 19 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Willow Tree Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX Telephone:  01962 877255 Event:  Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - 7.30pm - Pop-up Acoustic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/664658546904528/ - doors 7.30pm. Live from 8pm. Get down early if you would like to play.

Thursday 19 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map Address:  28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: Belshazzar's Feast - 20.00 - 22.30 - Belshazzar's Feast return to Whitchurch Folk Club, this time with their Christmas show. As any good Whitchurcher will tell you, it ain't Christmas until the Feastie Boys have paid a visit. This event is sure to sell out very quickly indeed. Grab your tickets while you can!

Friday 20 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir. The first service is ticketed with priority booking for the Cathedral Community. The second and third services are not ticketed and all are welcome. Each service is followed by a candlelit supper in The Refectory. Please contact the Cathedral Box Office for further details: tel: 01962 857 275 or email: box.office@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Friday 20 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  WAM Christmas Party - 8pm - Christmas hats, Mince pies, DJs, funk ,Disco, Friends, Hip-Hop, Jungle,Drum and Bass and anything else that gets a party going!

Friday 20 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone:  01256 892900 Event:  The Consultancy - 9pm - Live rock and blues band - with a twist of jazz!. The Consultancy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsultancybandhants. The Consultancy website: http://www.theconsultancyband.co.uk. A Hampshire-based rock/blues/jazz band who are achieving growing acclaim with their own songs plus great mix of classic rock, indie and blues with a twist of jazz.

Saturday 21 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Rock Of The Pops - 10pm - Rock covers band. Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock Of The Pops website: https://www.rotp.co.uk/. A very different rock covers band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures.

Saturday 21 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  CHAMBER CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 1-2pm - One of Winchesters more recent Christmas traditions is the annual Advent concert given by the Cathedral Chamber Choir. This hour of varied music chosen to soothe and inspire is performed in the splendour of the Cathedral and takes a different format every year. This is a free event – all are welcome. A retiring collection will be taken.

Saturday 21 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Mantic Muddlers + Henry Baroche - 7.30pm - Combining a rich influence of sonic stylings and serving up theirstories on a foundation of infectious grooves and raucous melodies,The Mantic Muddlers have a soundscape that pays tribute to the rich

Saturday 21 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - 9pm - Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Kilcannon Irish Band website: http://www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.

Sunday 22 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols - 3.30pm - The Choristers of Winchester Cathedral perform Benjamin Britten’s inimitable A Ceremony of Carols. Written during World War II, this has become a classic choral work during the Christmas season. This is a free event – all are welcome. A retiring collection will be taken

Sunday 22 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St James Tavern     map Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone:  01962 861288 Event:  Blues Jam - 4-7pm - BLUES JAM this SUNDAY from 4 to 7pm at the SJT 😎Join in or just sit back and enjoy with a drink. 🎸 🎺 🎶

Sunday 22 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Ryan O'Reilly - 8pm - Ryan O'Reilly, from Southampton, England, is a songwriter who's Irish parentage and English upbringing combines to create a passionate storyteller.

Sunday 22 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Christmas Singalong around the tree - 4pm

Monday 23 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Tuesday 24 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - CAROLS AT 5.30PM - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 11.00am & 3.00pm Dress Up Nativity Services 5.30pm Carols with Blessing of the Crib 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist

Tuesday 24 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Railway’s Ho-Ho-Hoedown - 8pm - Three talented solo artists providing you your yuletide entertainment this Christmas eve!

Tuesday 24 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Barry’s Christmas Eve Disco - 8pm - Non Members welcome £2

Wednesday 25 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES - CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Festal Mattins 11.15am Festal Sung Eucharist 3.30pm Evensong with Procession to the Christmas Tree

Thursday 26 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Singalongamusical - 4pm

Friday 27 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Stay Hungry - 8pm - Dance Dance Dance!

Saturday 28 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St James Tavern     map Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone:  01962 861288 Event:  OCDC & Steenwood MacGallagher - 7-9pm - Free entry - OCDC and Steenwood MacGallagher bring us an evening of live music to help chase away the post-Christmas blues! Raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association so it's all for a great cause! Free to attend but all donations encouraged

Sunday 29 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The William Walker     map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone:  01962 807500 Event:  OPEN MIC NIGHT - 6-8pm - Zeus Bookings Presents The William Walker Open Mic Night Welcoming all performers ! 6pm - 8pm Every 2nd and last Sunday of the month. All performers receive a free drink !

Sunday 29 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Live Lounge - Live Music - 2.30pm

Monday 30 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Drunk Education - 10pm - Pop, rock and indie covers band. Drunk Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education website: http://drunkeducation.wix.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education are a high-energy, quality rock/pop covers band, covering songs from the 1980s up to present day chart toppers!

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Green Man Address:  53 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EH Telephone:  01962 866809 Event:  1920s-themed NYE Party with live music - Celebrate this NYE in style with live music, fizz and canapés all night. £60 per person.

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Rising Sun Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL Telephone:  01962 842515 Event:  New Years Eve Party 2019 - 8pm-1am - Sit back and enjoy the party and celebrate another great year at The Rising Sun. Open until 1am.

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Bridge Street House Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HN Telephone:  01962 863838 Event:  NYE at Bridge Street House - 7.30pm - In the bar: ( Disco - Funk - Jazz - House ) - Resident DJs. into the new year / Tickets ---- In the Restaurant: ( 7 Course tasting menu ) includes a glass of Laurent Perrier Brut NV champagne on arrival. Email or call to book 01962 863838 / manager@bridgestreethouse.co.uk.

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St James Tavern     map Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone:  01962 861288 Event:  NYE Prohibition Party - 7.30pm-2am - a 3 course dinner, complimentary welcome drink & late night revelry to ring in the new year! Don your best fancy dress- think bootleggers, think flapper girls, think gangsters! Prize for best fancy dress given after midnight! £35pp, £30 if deposit and pre-order received by 21st December Please email the pub directly to reserve your place - sjt@littlepubgroup.co.uk

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Queen Inn Address:  28 Kingsgate Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PG Telephone:  01962 853898 Event:  5hades of Grey - 9pm - Pop and rock covers band. 5hades of Grey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5hadesofgrey/. Winchester-based pop and rock covers band.

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Holiday Inn Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ Telephone:  01962 670700 Event:  New Years Eve - Countdown with all things Motown - The Estelles are a unique high energy Soul/Motown and Pop Duo performing all of your favourite Soul and Motown hits and more besides. Featuring two experienced performers who both have an extensive background in live music and performance- the show features songs from The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Tina Turner and many more soul and Motown greats. Not just your average duo, however – they integrate modern Soul and Pop material by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Duffy, Pharrell and many more!

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  New Year's Eve Disco - 7pm - New Years Eve Disco 7.00pm - 2.00am. Over 12's Only. Members Free, Non Members £15.00. Tickets available from the bar, cash only!

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Wonston Arms     map Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone:  07467 676760 Event:  Viva Las Wonston Party!

Tuesday 31 December 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map Address:  28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event:  New Year's Eve Ceilidh - Whitchurch Folk Club - 19.30 - 23.59 - the Whitchurch Folk Club will hold another special New Year's Eve Ceilidh at the local Parish Hall. Kicking off from 7:30pm, this family-friendly event will run until the final dance just after midnight, with live music and dancing throughout most of the evening. There will be bar and (undoubtedly) some form of raffle, so bring your cash (no credit cards). By now, you'll know that anything could happen in terms of performers, but the guaranteed lineup will include: Fiddle: Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Faustus, Belshazzar's Feast) Squeezy things: John Spiers (Spiers & Boden, Bellowhead) Percussion: Pete Flood (Bellowhead, Oysterband) Guitar: Jon Wilks Caller & fiddle: Amanda Whatley

 

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Spotlight

SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2024



Comedy - Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal

Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
The star of BBC Radio 4's hit comedy 6.5 Children takes to the road in a new stand-up show, based on the best-selling book of the same name, about the joys of raising children with special needs. Between endless meetings, countless therapists, public humiliations, failed playdates, surreal monologues and occasional violence, it's certainly not what anyone would call a 'normal' household – but would Ashley want it any other way? Ashley Blaker is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer and producer. He has played sell out residencies in London, on Broadway, and at the Edinburgh Festival, as well as touring in the UK and worldwide including the USA, Canada, and Australia.... read more