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SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  THE SNOWMAN FEATURING THE DONKEY'S TALE 2019 - 1pm, 3pm and 7.15pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/the... - 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. Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  The United Church    map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ - under ½ mile Event:  Winchester Music Club: Christmas Concert - 5pm - Choir and associated orchestra. Winchester Music Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Winchester-Music-Club-261360653888547. Winchester Music Club website: www.winchestermusicclub.org.uk. Concert in support of Winchester Hospice. Venue website:  ucw.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/United-Church-Winchester-1403609999870354 Twitter:  @unitedchurchwin

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  O'Neill's    map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP - under ½ mile Event:  Drunk Education - 10pm - Pop, rock and indie covers band. Drunk Education on Facebook: www.facebook.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education website: 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! Venue website:  oneills.co.uk/national-search/south-east/winchester Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/oneillswinch Twitter:  @OneillsWinch

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  Boo Hewerdine - 8pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/boo-hewerdine - Boo is well known as one of the greatest songwriter performers in the business Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall    map Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP - 7 miles 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.

Date: Saturday 14 December 2019 Venue:  Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club    map Address:  Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB - 13.4 miles Event:  ABBA Chique - 7.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitchurch-sports-a... - 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). Venue website:  whitchurchsport.co.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/WhitchurchSocialClub Twitter:  @WhitchurchClub

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Sunday 15 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  Family Carol Service - 3.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/a-c... - 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. Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Sunday 15 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester College Chapel    map Address:  College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA - under ½ mile Event:  WARMING HEARTS THIS WINTER IN AID OF BRENDONCARE - 6.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/war... - 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. Venue website:  winchestercollege.org Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/WinchesterCollegeOfficial

Date: Sunday 15 December 2019 Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church    map Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD - 2.2 miles Event:  CHRISTMAS WITH SANSARA – THE WAITING SKY - 7.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/chr... - 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

Date: Sunday 15 December 2019 Venue:  John O'Gaunt    map Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU - 10.6 miles 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: youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw. Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/JohnOGauntInn

MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Monday 16 December 2019 Venue:  The William Walker    map Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX - under ½ mile 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. Venue website:  williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub

Date: Monday 16 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. 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. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Tuesday 17 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/cat... - 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 Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Wednesday 18 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/cat... - 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 Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Wednesday 18 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  James Kirby - 8pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/james-kirby - 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'. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2019 - Winchester Gig Guide's 10th anniversary!

Date: Thursday 19 December 2019 Venue:  Theatre Royal    map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB - under ½ mile Event:  The Spitfire Sisters Christmas Special - 7.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on... - 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! Venue website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TRWinchester Twitter:  @TRWinchester

Date: Thursday 19 December 2019 Venue:  The Willow Tree    map Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX - under ½ mile Event:  Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - 7.30pm - Pop-up Acoustic on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/664658546904528 - doors 7.30pm. Live from 8pm. Get down early if you would like to play. Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/willowtreewinchester Twitter:  @Willowtreewinch

Date: Thursday 19 December 2019 Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall    map Address:  28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ - 13.8 miles Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: Belshazzar's Feast - 20.00 - 22.30 - For ticket details or more information visit billetto.co.uk/e/belshazzar-s-feast-ticket... - 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

Date: Friday 20 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/cat... - 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 Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Friday 20 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  WAM Christmas Party - 8pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/wam-christmas-par... - Christmas hats, Mince pies, DJs, funk ,Disco, Friends, Hip-Hop, Jungle,Drum and Bass and anything else that gets a party going! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

Date: Friday 20 December 2019 Venue:  White Hart Hotel    map Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN - 13.8 miles Event:  The Consultancy - 9pm - Live rock and blues band - with a twist of jazz!. The Consultancy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconsultancybandhants. The Consultancy website: 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. Venue website:  whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Saturday 21 December 2019 Venue:  O'Neill's    map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP - under ½ mile Event:  Rock Of The Pops - 10pm - Rock covers band. Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock Of The Pops website: www.rotp.co.uk. A very different rock covers band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures. Venue website:  oneills.co.uk/national-search/south-east/winchester Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/oneillswinch Twitter:  @OneillsWinch

Date: Saturday 21 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  CHAMBER CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 1-2pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/cha... - 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. Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Saturday 21 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  The Mantic Muddlers + Henry Baroche - 7.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/the-mantic-muddle... - 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 Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

Date: Saturday 21 December 2019 Venue:  South Wonston Social Club    map Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW - 5.4 miles Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - 9pm - Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Kilcannon Irish Band website: 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. Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/southwonstonsocialclub

SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2019

Date: Sunday 22 December 2019 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols - 3.30pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/ben... - 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 Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Sunday 22 December 2019 Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  Ryan O'Reilly - 8pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/ryan-o-reilly - Ryan O'Reilly, from Southampton, England, is a songwriter who's Irish parentage and English upbringing combines to create a passionate storyteller. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

Date: Sunday 22 December 2019 Venue:  South Wonston Social Club    map Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW - 5.4 miles Event:  Christmas Singalong around the tree - 4pm Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/southwonstonsocialclub

MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2019

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TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2019 - CHRISTMAS EVE

Date: Tuesday 24 December 2019 - Christmas Eve Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - CAROLS AT 5.30PM - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/chr... - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 11.00am & 3.00pm Dress Up Nativity Services 5.30pm Carols with Blessing of the Crib 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

Date: Tuesday 24 December 2019 - Christmas Eve Venue:  The Railway    map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE - under ½ mile Event:  The Railway’s Ho-Ho-Hoedown - 8pm - For ticket details or more information visit www.railwayinn.pub/shows/the-railways-ho-h... - Three talented solo artists providing you your yuletide entertainment this Christmas eve! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. Venue website:  railwayinn.pub Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/TheRailwayWinchester Twitter:  @RailwayLive

Date: Tuesday 24 December 2019 - Christmas Eve Venue:  The Worthies Club    map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ - 3 miles Event:  Barry’s Christmas Eve Disco - 8pm - Non Members welcome £2 Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is an admission charge of £2 and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff. Venue website:  thewssc.co.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER 2019 - CHRISTMAS DAY

Date: Wednesday 25 December 2019 - Christmas Day Venue:  Winchester Cathedral    map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS - under ½ mile Event:  CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES - For ticket details or more information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/chr... - 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 Venue website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/winchestercathedral Twitter:  @WinCathedral

THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2019 - BOXING DAY

Date: Thursday 26 December 2019 - Boxing Day Venue:  South Wonston Social Club    map Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW - 5.4 miles Event:  Singalongamusical - 4pm Venue Facebook:  facebook.com/southwonstonsocialclub

FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2019

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