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27^th July     Wobbly Wizzard         Public Gardens, Alton 2.00pm-3.00pm

28^th July    Bighton & District Flower Show       Bighton Village Hall. Call Elaine on (01962) 736419 or Christine on (01962) 772330 for a schedule. http://communities.hants.gov.uk/bighton-index 

29^th July    Bagshot Concert Band   Alton, Public Gardens

29^th July    Charity Cricket Match       Holybourne Sports Ground, Holybourne. The Wallflowers vs Holybourne CC Charity Team. Gates open at noon match starts at 1pm. Bar,Tea, Coffee all afternoon. BBQ from noon until 4pm(or until sold out).  Beneficiaries are the Church wall restoration fund, Naomi House (a hospice for terminally ill children ) and HCC for development projects.      

August    St Michaels Hospice Charity Collection    Alton Area.   Join the St. Michael's Hospice team of volunteers who deliver envelopes through the doors in their street during the month of August, then collect them bursting with cash! Call Vanessa on 01256 818000 for more details. www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk

3^rd August    Stevo The Magician          Public Gardens, Alton 2pm – 3pm

4^th August    Indoor Market  Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm. The River Wey Cafe will be open, stalls include craft, cards, jewellery, crystals, plants, watches, stamps and many more as it is different each time. Free Admission. To book a stall or for more information please ring 01420 85057 or pop in to Alton Community Centre.

5^th August   Farnborough Concert Band   Alton, Public Gardens 3-5pm

10^th August   Big Foot the Clown        Alton, Public Gardens 2-3pm

11^th August    Craft Market        Alton, Market Square 10am-3pm. Bookings for stalls can be made by contacting Heather at the Craft Centre in Market Sq, tel: 01420 544827 or email hapotty@btinternet.com

11^th-19^th August  Day out with Thomas     Watercress Line 10am - 4pm        Ride behind trains pulled by Henry, Murdoch or Daisy the diesel railcar all day between 10am to 4pm. See Thomas the tank engine based at Ropley station in races with other characters such as Diesel. Free Brake van rides & Diesel cab rides, Free bouncy slide. Visit 'James' on static display at Ropley station. See 'Bulgy' the bus and 'Trevor' the Traction engine on static display at Alresford station. Free parking at Ropley station for this event.

17^th August    Live Music       Community Centre, Alton.  Doors open 7.00pm.  Top bands Plasid Storm, Minor Arc, Dr Gonzo, Ultra Magnus & You & Bloom for a mad night of live music tickets on door £4.50. For advanced tickets email NIL8@HOTMAIL.CO.UK Free Demo CD on entry.

17^th August    Punch & Judy Show       Alton, Public Gardens 2-3pm

17^th August     Free Taster session for Tiny Talk     All Saints Church Hall, Alton, 11.00am. To book the taster session click for details www.ctalton.co.uk/TinyTalk(Alton).htm  

18^th-19^th August  7^th Bentworth Blues Afternoon 2007    The Star Inn, Bentworth. Doors Open 11am. For Ticket prices go to www.star-inn.com/blues2007.htm  Tickets cheaper until 16^th July. Overnight Camping & Caravanning available. BBQ & Bar available all day. Tel:01420 561224

19^th August   Treloars Funday & & Slateboard Competition    Jubilee Fields 12 – 5pm

19^th August    Holybourne Village Picnic & Fun day    Holybourne Sports Field. 12 noon until late.  Advance tickets Gazebo plots £10 Adults £2 Children (5-16) £1 Under 5s free Tickets in advance from Holybourne village shop. General picnic area no need to book. Tickets on the day Adults £2.50 & Children £1.50.

24^th August    Teddy Bears' Picnic and Best Teddy competition  Alton, Public Gardens 2-3pm

26^th-27^th August    Carolyn Taylor – Art Exhibition      Cheriton Village Hall, Cheriton.  Sunday 1pm -6pm, Monday 10am – 6pm. Contemporary paint & stitch pictures for sale. Free entry. For details contact Carolyn on 07746668920 www.carolyn-taylor.co.uk

31^st August    Jester Giggles          Alton, Public Gardens 2-3pm

31^st August                Jay Millers Circus    The Butts, Alton

1^st & 2^nd September

1^st September    Alresford Agricultural Show       Tichborne Park, Alresford, SO24 0NE 9.00am – 6.00pm  for contact details go to www.alresfordshow.co.uk 

1^st September    Indoor Market  Alton Community Centre10am - 2pm.  The River Wey Cafe will be open, stalls include craft, cards, jewellery, crystals, plants, watches, stamps and many more as it is different each time. Free Admission. To book a stall or for more information please ring 01420 85057 or pop in to Alton Community Centre.

1^st September    Tropical Beech Party       Holybourne Theatre, Holybourne 6pm - 10pm doors open 5.30pm Holybourne Theatre and HCC Hog The Lime Light present a Tropical Beach Party, featuring Keith Waithe and the Macusi players (straight from Notting Hill Carnival), and magic from Bob Yelland (straight from the White Hart pub). Adults £6, under 16's £4. Wear your best Caribbean shirt and tropical clothes. Prize for the best dressed. Limbo dancing, sand castle and other fun competitions. Licensed beer, cocktail bar, BBQ food and curry on sale. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call Pete 01420 543597 or email pstone@jbcorrie.co.uk

8^th September     Farmers Market          Alton, High Street

8^th September    Craft Market   Alton, Market Square 10am-3pm
Bookings for stalls can be made by contacting Heather at the Craft Centre in Market Sq, tel: 01420 544827 or email hapotty@btinternet.com

8^th September      Childrens Charity Horse Show   Drury Farm, Bentworth.  Open to Children 18 and under.  Showing – Show Jumping – Gymkhana – Fun Classes – BBQ & Refreshments – Loads of prizes & trophies. For show details send a SAE to Juliet Hills, White Hill, Grosvenor Road, Soldridge, Alton, Hampshire.

9^th September    Bighton Village Fete      The Cricket Field, Bighton. 2pm For more details contact Carolyn Prior on 01962 733150 or go to www.bightonvillage.co.uk

9^th September     Hampshire Country Sports Day          Tichborne Park, Alresford. Enquiries 01264 771259 or 07974 141933

13th September Basil de Ferranti Charity Golf Tournament Weybrook Park, Rooksdown Lane, Basingstoke, Tee-off starting from 9.00am In Aid of St Michaels Hospice For more information on entering the tournament or sponsorship opportunities speak to Doreen on 01256 818000, email doreen.bolton@stmichaelshospice.org.uk or visit www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events/

14^th September   NCT Quiz Night      St Lawrence Parish Centre, Alton  Teams of  6, to pre-book a table £5 per person contact Lisa Rome on 05601 345639

16^th September  Alton Horticultural Society Show    Community Centre, Alton. For more details contact the community centre on Tel: 01420  85057 or email altoncc@nascr.net  

21^st- 23^rd September    Steam Gala         Watercress Line.  For more details go to www.watercressonline.co.uk

22^nd September  Classic Car Show & Rally       Alton, Market Square & Market Street

22^nd September    French Market             Alton, High Street

23^rd September  Surrey County Ploughing Match & Country Fair     Loseley Park, Nr Guildford 9.00am – 5.00pm contacty details  01483 890810 email scas@surreycountyshow.co.uk  website www.scas@surreycountyshow.co.uk

27^th-29^th September   Michaelmas Funfair     Alton, The Butts

6^th October    Indoor Market  Alton Community Centre10am - 2pm.  The River Wey Cafe will be open, stalls include craft, cards, jewellery, crystals, plants, watches, stamps and many more as it is different each time. Free Admission. To book a stall or for more information please ring 01420 85057 or pop in to Alton Community Centre.

6^th/7^th/13^th/14^th October   “Our Country’s Good”       Holybourne Theatre, Holybourne Call John for ticket information 01420 86457 www.holybournetheatre.co.uk

13^th October   Craft Market       Alton, Market Square 10am-3pm
Bookings for stalls can be made by contacting Heather at the Craft Centre in Market Sq, tel: 01420 544827 or email hapotty@btinternet.com

20^th-28^th October     Wizard Week           Watercress Line          Fancy Dress competitions, Goody bag, Mr Wizard children's entertainer plus more surprises.      

27^th October    Junior Show Jumping     Sparshot College, Sparshot, Winchester. For riders 16years and under for more details contact Events Secretary on 01962 776895  www.sparshot.ac.uk

3rd November  Indoor Market   Alton Community Centre10am - 2pm.  The River Wey Cafe will be open, stalls include craft, cards, jewellery, crystals, plants, watches, stamps and many more as it is different each time. Free Admission. To book a stall or for more information please ring 01420 85057 or pop in to Alton Community Centre.

10^th November   Farmers Market        Alton, High Street

10^th November    Craft Market        Alton, Market Square 10am-3pm
Bookings for stalls can be made by contacting Heather at the Craft Centre in Market Sq, tel: 01420 544827 or email hapotty@btinternet.com

23rd November  Christmas Light Switch on Ceremony  Alton, Market Square

24^th November    Dominic Holland (Comedian)      Holybourne Theatre Holybourne. Tickets £7.50 Advanced Bookings available. Call John on 01420 86457 www.holybournetheatre.co.uk

1st December  Indoor Market  Alton Community Centre10am - 2pm.  The River Wey Cafe will be open, stalls include craft, cards, jewellery, crystals, plants, watches, stamps and many more as it is different each time. Free Admission. To book a stall or for more information please ring 01420 85057 or pop in to Alton Community Centre.

2^nd December  Yuletide Festival   Alton, High Street/Market Square

8^th December    Craft Market      Alton, Market Square 10am-3pm
Bookings for stalls can be made by contacting Heather at the Craft Centre in Market Sq, tel: 01420 544827 or email hapotty@btinternet.com

16^th February 08         Alton Beer Festival                  Alton Maltings.   For more details check our website www.altonbeerfestival.co.uk  or call 01420 89418

19^th February 08     Junior Show Jumping     Sparshot College, Sparshot, Winchester. For riders 16years and under for more details contact Events Secretary on 01962 776895  www.sparshot.ac.uk

7^th June 08           Alton Beer Festival                  Alton Maltings .  For more details check our website www.altonbeerfestival.co.uk  or call 01420 89418

Do you have an event, or details that would benefit from being added to the calendar, if so email info@ctalton.co.uk or telephone 05601422744