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November
Winchester City Centre Partnership (BID)
Thursday 19th - Christmas light switch on event with Coast Radio - www.thecoast106.com
Live acts and fun between 4 and 6pm. High Street, Winchester.
PANTOMIME: WIZARD OF OZ
9 December – 3 January, Theatre Royal Winchester
Join Dorothy and her friends in this pantomime version of the Wizard of Oz, as they set off along the yellow brick road on a journey packed with surprises. Scarecrow is looking for a new brain, Tinman is in need of a heart and Cowardly Lion is desperate to find some courage. And the party wouldn't be complete without Toto, the cutest, cleverest puppy this side of Kansas. For times and ticket: £7.50 - £55 (family)
North Hampshire Chamber of Cammerce & Industry
Tuesday 3rd Nov – Hampshire Chambers ‘Networking with the Neighbours’ Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Wednesday 4th Nov – Meet the Chamber – Basingstoke
Wednesday 11th Nov – Networking lunch at The Paul Woodhouse Suite, Winchester Cathedral
Thursday 19th Nov – The People Management Breakfast Winchester
For more information please visit www.nhcci.co.uk or call 01962 841000.
Wired Wessex
26th Sharpening your image - How to dress for Success - 18:00 - 20:00
Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewery Street, Winchester.
For more information please visit www.wiredwessex.co.uk
Winchester Farmers’ Market
8th and 29th. Visit www.hampshirefarmers.co.uk for more information.
Winchester Discovery Centre
9th VIP Reading Group
11th Speaking Volumes Reading Group
Please visit www.hants.gov.uk/wdc or call 0845 603 5631 for more information.
MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS
21 October – 24 December, Winchester City Mill
Winchester City Mill will be open everyday and milling demonstrations will take place every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 2pm – 4pm. Enquiries: 01962 870 057
MAKING MERRY EXHIBITION
14 November – 3 January, Winchester Discovery Centre
City Space will be transformed into an artist's studio where visitors will be able to see and buy a variety of work by local artists and craftspeople. Admission: Free
MAKING MERRY
20 – 29 November, Various Artists Studios
Add some sparkle to your Christmas shopping experience this year. Local artists and craftspeople welcome you to their galleries, studios and homes.
NATIVITY RE-INTERPRETED
24 November – 4 January, Winchester Cathedral
This humorous and unexpected installation by students from Winchester College casts a fresh eye over the traditional Nativity. Cathedral entry fees apply.
CELEBRITY CONCERT WITH BRYN TERFEL
26 November at 7pm, Winchester Cathedral
World-famous bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will perform Mendelssohn's Elijah with Winchester Music Club and Orchestra, Winchester College Glee Club and Quiristers, and soloists Anna Dennis, Sarah Shorter and Nathan Vale. Supporting Emmaus Hampshire. Tickets: £100, £80, £60 & £40
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!
27 November – 20 December, The Deanery, Winchester CathedralFind wonderful second-hand books – perfect for Christmas gifts or simply to entertain yourselves on these long winter nights.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
27 November – 20 December, Winchester Cathedral
Back for the 4th year and bigger and better than ever before. The historic Inner Close will be transformed with more than 90 pretty wooden chalets beautifully decorated and oozing with delightful Christmas goodies. Within the Christmas Market you will find a festive Food Court, British Crafts Village, Father, Nativity Scene and Christmas Grotto. Open from 10am – 6pm Sunday – Wednesday & 10am – 8pm Thursday – Saturday. Opening times for the grotto will differ, please visit www.winchesterchristmasmarket.co.uk for details.
ICE RINK
27 November – 3 January, Winchester Cathedral
Nestling amongst the Christmas Market (until 20 December) and at the foot of the Cathedral, this large real open-air ice rink couldn’t be in a more wonderful setting. Perfect for families, groups, celebrations and office parties! The adjoining Ice Rink Café has received an Alpine-style make-over offering homemade soups, mountain casseroles, apple strudel, gateaux, mulled wine and hot chocolate – a great treat after an hour’s skate! Sessions last for 1 hour which includes time to change into skates. Ice Rink Tickets (includes free skate hire): £9.20 adults, £7.20 concessions, £30 family (2ad/2ch)
PAPER LANTERN PROCESSION
27 November at 6.30pm, Winchester
To celebrate the opening of the Christmas Market and Ice Rink, hundreds of people are expected to attend this spectacular parade. Starting at the Great Hall this dazzling array of coloured lanterns and proud followers will make their way through the High Street to the Cathedral. In order to take part you will need to create your own paper lantern by attending one of our workshops or following the instructions on www.winchesterchristmasmarket.co.uk
CHRISTMAS & TWILIGHT TOWER TOURS
28 November - 24 December, Winchester Cathedral
Join our experienced Tower Guides and venture up into the Cathedral's impressive roof spaces and to the top of the tower. Spectacular views across the city and over the Cathedral's Christmas Market (until 20 December) and Ice Rink. Certainly not for the faint-hearted, these tours include a large number of steps (a good way to burn off a few mince pies!) and some narrow walkways.
Christmas Tour tickets: £8.50 includes a cup of tea/coffee and mince pie in the Cathedral Café. Twilight Tour tickets: £13.50 includes mulled wine and mince pie in the historic Undercroft.
