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1 April - 29 June
Silk Mill
What: Exhibition - The Dress of Fops and Dandies
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
A display of 18th century
waistcoats from the Hampshire Museum Collection
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
8 - 10 April
Silk Mill
What: Children's Activities - button making, silk painting and weaving
When: 11.30 - 3.30pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
Different activities each day. There is a charge for each activity and the admission charge applies. If you have gift aided your admission previously then admission is free.
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
10 Apr
Townswomen's Guild
What: The Queen’s Bodyguard - John G Hook RVM
When: 10am
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
Mr Hook was a member of the Yeomen Warders for 22 years, having served with the Coldstream Guards for 27 years and worked as a clerk to
a high court judge for 24 years. He is secretary of the Bath branch of the
Coldstream Guards Association
Members free, visitors are welcome £1.50
Contact 01256 892650 for further details
12 April
All Hallows
What: Bell Peal
When: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Where: All Hallows
The visiting ringers will be led by Ian Campbell, a well-known pealer
Gill Nethercott Hall
What: Anyone Can Draw
When: 10am - 12noon
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
The drawing workshop begins at 10.30am, with the opportunity for
dialogue and questions afterward. Teaching the course is Corinne Marsh, who is
experienced at teaching drawing to diverse groups in the UK and the rest of
Europe
The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment.
There is no charge for the
course
Contact Corinne on 07846 779746
13 April
Whitchurch Youth Project
What: Car Boot Sale
When: 9am - 1pm
Where: Longmeadow Sports Centre
Refreshments will be
available
£5 per car for sellers and 20p entrance for buyers
Contact Martin Prince on 895053 (evenings only).
15 - 17 April
Silk Mill
What: Children's Activities - button making, silk painting and weaving
When: 11.30 - 3.30pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
Different activities each day. There is a charge for each activity and the admission charge applies. If you have gift aided your admission previously then admission is free.
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
15 Apr
CAMRA
What: Taste Training Session
When: 8pm
Where: The White Hart
An opportunity all to learn about the various tastes and aromas found in real beers, ranging from mouthfeel and flavour to finish and aftertastes
Call John on 892650 or e-mail john@jpbdesign.net to reserve a place
17 Apr
Whitchurch Association
What: Film Thursday - And When Did You Last See Your Father?
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
Tickets £5 from the Newbury Building Society
19 Apr
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Brushwood,
Cherokee Disco
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
25 Apr
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
26 Apr
Whitchurch Association
What: Annual General Meeting
When: 10am
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
6 May
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
7 May
Whitchurch Library
What: Toddler Times
When: 10.30 - 11am
Where:Gill Nethrcott Centre
These sessions are aimed at pre-school children of two years and over. Content will be stories and a short craft activity
Please phone 893724 for any more information
8 May
Townswomen's Guild
What: Monthly meeting
When: 10am
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
Members free, visitors are welcome £1.50
Contact 01256 892650 for further details
9 May
Testbourne Community School PTFA
What: Ladies' Night
When: 7 - 10pm
Where: Testbourne Community School
Two beauty/skin care demonstrations by a Nutri-metics representative and a cookery demonstration by a Pampered Chef representative
A chance to sample the food prepared later in the evening, be various tables selling jewellery, silk handbags, beaded shoes and bags, pashminas, unusual gifts, handmade cards, Phoenix cards and lots of other lovely things plus a chance to have a mini treatment or two
Admission is free but due to the venue there are restrictions on the number that can attend so we suggest you book your ticket early to avoid disappointment on the night
If there is anyone out there who does reflexology, manicures, pedicures or nail art and perhaps would be interested in taking space at this event, we would love to hear from you
For enquires or ticket bookings please ring Hilary Bond 01256 892350
13 May
All Hallows Mothers' Union
What:Monthly Meeting
When: 12 - 2.15pm
Where: All Hallows Church Hall
All welcome, tea will be served
15 May
Whitchurch Association
What: Film Thursday
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
24 May
Whitchurch Garden Association
What: Plant Sale
When: 10am
Where: Methodist Hall
Contact Brigitte Broad 892577
25 May
Whitchurch Festival
What: Pubs Race
When: ~4pm
Where: Start at Railway Hotel
Teams of 5 - 10
26 May
Bere Mill
What: Open garden
When: 2 - 6pmWhere: Bere Mill
The garden is a fascinating Japanese scroll type garden and runs between the Test and carrier streams around the old Mill build in 1712. It comprises herbaceous and Mediterranean beds, a walled garden, a Wisteria garden, a lake and a Japanese tea-house
Admission is £4 for adults and free for children. Plants for sale from local nurseries .
30 May
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
3 Jun
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
4 Jun
Whitchurch Library
What: Toddler Times
When: 10.30 - 11am
Where:Gill Nethrcott Centre
These sessions are aimed at pre-school children of two years and over. Content will be stories and a short craft activity
Please phone 893724 for any more information
10 Jun
All Hallows Mothers' Union
What:Monthly Meeting
When: 12 - 2.15pm
Where: All Hallows Church Hall
All welcome, tea will be served
12 Jun
Townswomen's Guild
What: Monthly meeting
When: 10am
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
Members free, visitors are welcome £1.50
Contact 01256 892650 for further details
19 Jun
Whitchurch Association
What: Film Thursday
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
21 Jun
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Arizona Flame,
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
27 Jun
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
28 Jun
Testbourne 1988
What: Reunion for Class of 88
When: 7.30pm
Where: Testbourne Community School
Did you attend Testbourne Community School? Did you leave in 1988? This
year is your 20 year anniversary
£5 per person, payable in advance, inlcudes light refreshment plus cash bar
Contact Vicky Olson, née Wadhams, 893688
2 July - 31 August
Silk Mill
What: Exhibition - Robes and Raiments
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
An exhibition of vestments dating from
the 19th to the 21st century from Salisbury Cathedral to commemorate its 750th
anniversary
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
1 Jul
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
1 - 26 Jul
Whitchurch Millennium Green
What: Whitchurch Food Festival
When: Every day events
Where: The Whitchurch Area
Local food producers will be having special events and eateries will be featuring local produce in their menus
3 Jul
Whitchurch Millennium Green
What: Rude Mechanical Theatre
When: 7.30pm
Where: Millennium Green
Contact Graham Burgess 892837
More details here
Website: www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk
5 Jul
Whitchurch Festival
What: Carnival Procession (authorities permitting)
When: 1 - 2pm
Where: Ardglen Industrial Estate to Millennium Green
Family Fun Day
What: Loads of events for all
When: 2 - 5pm
Where: Millennium Green
Music on the Green
What: Acoustic Music
When: 5pm onwards
Where: Millennium Green
12 Jul
All Hallows
What: Church Fete
When: 2 - 5pm
Where: The Lawn
Whitstock
What: Annual Folk Concert
When: 12noon - late
Where: The
Railway Hotel
17 Jul
Whitchurch Association
What: Film Thursday
When: 7.30pm
Where: Gill Nethercott Hall
19 Jul
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Bernie & Mick,
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
25 Jul
National Blood Service
What: Blood Donor Session
When: 1.30 - 3.25pm and 4.30 - 6.45pm
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
You can give blood every 16 weeks. NBS suggest that you book an appointment to donate but you can just turn up. Donors who have booked an appointment will usually be seen first
Book on-line here or call 08457 711711
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
26 Jul
Twang Rocks
What: Rock Concert
When: Noon - midnight
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
Website: www.myspace.com/twangfestival
2 September - 31st October
Silk Mill
What: Exhibition - Embracing Lace
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
An exhibition of modern and
antique lace
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
16 Sep
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
20 Sep
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - - American Spirit,
Dunc’s Disco
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
18 Oct
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Tom Williams,
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
21 Oct
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
29 Oct
National Blood Service
What: Blood Donor Session
When: 1.30 - 3.25pm and 4.30 - 6.45pm
Where: Testbourne Community Centre
You can give blood every 16 weeks. NBS suggest that you book an appointment to donate but you can just turn up. Donors who have booked an appointment will usually be seen first
Book on-line here or call 08457 711711
31 Oct
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
1 November- 5 January 09
Silk Mill
What: Exhibition - The Christmas Delights of Looby Loo
When: Tue - Sun 10.30am - 5pm
Where: Whitchurch Sil Mill
A treasury of
Christmas gifts made to impeccable standards
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk or 892065 for more details
15 Nov
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Hawks Drift,
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
18 Nov
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
21 - 23 Nov
CAMRA
What: Beer Festival
Where: Whitchurch Sports and Social Centre
22 Nov
Testbourne Community School PTFA
What: Craft & Gift Fair
When: 11am - 4pm
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
28 Nov
Baptist Church
What: Family Film Evening
When: 7.30pm
Where: Baptist Church, Newbury Street
A recently released, highly acclaimed film, its name cannot be published due to public viewing rights restrictions.
For further information call Phil Gulley on 01635 297030 or speak to a church member. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be gratefully received at the event. Light refreshments will be available
16 Dec
Community Police
What: Beat Surgery
When: 3 - 4pm
Where: Town Hall
PC Paula Osmond will hold the monthly police beat surgery, residents are welcome to come and discuss any local policing matters with her
20 Dec
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W Dance - Yorkie
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
31 Dec
Whitchurch Western Dance Club
What: C&W New Year's Dance - Struck It Rich
Ralph’s Country Road Show
When: Doors Open 7.00p.m
Where: Testbourne Sports Hall
Western Stall - Kandel Country
No Bar – BYOF&D
Enquiries: 01264 395324
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