Winchester Gig Guide
Winchester Gig Guide
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December 2024
SUNDAY 01 DECEMBER 2024
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Sunday 01 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Florrie Ransom + Anna Muir + Josh Chinappen + Rackham - 7.30pm - Florrie Ransom - The 21-year old, singer/songwriter connects with her audiences through soulful vocals and powerful lyricism, creating a haunting and emotive performance.. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester 
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MONDAY 02 DECEMBER 2024
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Monday 02 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Every Monday from 8.30pm. Free entry. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Open mic
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TUESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2024
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Tuesday 03 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy . Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Open mic
• Poetry
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WEDNESDAY 04 DECEMBER 2024
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Wednesday 04 December 2024
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07909 993388 Event: Acoustic Dever Live Music Night - 7pm - A lovely joyous evening of live music in the pub for you to enjoy or take part in. Friendly and fun, folk come together to perhaps learn a few chords or a section of a song they want practice with the help of other musicians. All welcome. Wonston Arms website: thewonston.co.uk Wonston Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/thewonston 
Live music
• Music jam
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Wednesday 04 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic - 8pm - ‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ - The i. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Comedy
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THURSDAY 05 DECEMBER 2024
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Thursday 05 December 2024
Venue: Rick Stein map Address: 8 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX Telephone: 01962 587348 Event: Jazz Night - 6.30pm - Sit back and delight in a glass of something cold with a table of timeless seafood dishes whilst you enjoy the sound of jazz. These jazz evenings will take place every first and third Thursday of the month. Starting from 6:30pm, all you have to do is book your table. Visit the B Natural Jazz website at www.bnaturaljazz.co.uk. Rick Stein website: rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-stein-winchester Rick Stein on Facebook: facebook.com/RickSteinWinchester
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Thursday 05 December 2024
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: HELEN GENTILE & LEWIS WOOD - 8pm - Join Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood for the launch of their debut studio album, Violet Sky. Recorded and mixed by Alex Garden (Sheelanagig, Tarren, The Drystones) it features the European dance tunes the duo have become known for, as well as original compositions and tunes by friends of the duo. This is also your first chance to get your hands on a copy of the album, before its official release the next day! Hyde Tavern website: hydetavern.co.uk Hyde Tavern on Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Thursday 05 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ian Jamieson + Lloyds Grey + What's The Deal - 7.30pm - Ian's songs are deeply personal, blending melancholic acoustic guitar melodies with lyrics that come straight from the heart. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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FRIDAY 06 DECEMBER 2024
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE DECEMBER - MARCH , LAURA REZNEK + Lucy Rachel - 7.30pm - a relaxing evening in The Arc Café, showcasing acoustic music from multiple local up and coming artists. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Immersion – Feat: Colin Newman (Wire) and Malka Spigel - 8pm - The shapeshifting duo will bring their hypnotic quicksilver minimalism, which combines a fresh, experimental approach with an innate ear for great pop melodies Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: Clatford Arms map Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 363298 Event: China Wolf Clatford Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Gary and Robbie - Live in Concert - 7.30pm - The unmissable Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute Show. Two of the finest International Tribute Artists come together for a truly unforgettable evening of Barlow, Williams, and Take That classics. Jon Fisher and Dan Budd are utterly spellbinding. They each have an astonishing likeness to the artistes they portray, and their stage performances and vocals are absolutely breath-taking. They really are the best in the business and their all-new collaboration leaves fans in no doubt that this is one of the most authentic and exciting tribute shows. The Gary and Robbie show features all the hits from two of the biggest names in music over the last three decades and, of course, some Take That classics are included too. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Live music
• Tribute
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: White Hart Hotel map Address: Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BH Telephone: 01264 352266 Event: Batteries Not Included - Batteries Not Included on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561267851567. Covers band Andover-based covers band playing 60s, 70s and 80s classics. White Hart Hotel website: whitehartandoverpub.co.uk White Hart Hotel on Facebook: facebook.com/WhiteHAndover
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SATURDAY 07 DECEMBER 2024
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Saturday 07 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: The Waynflete Singers - A Classical Christmas - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers return to the Cathedral for their ever-popular Christmas concert. They are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra and a superb line-up of soloists. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Choir
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Saturday 07 December 2024
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - join us and host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians. The Nutshell website: thenutshellwinchester.com The Nutshell on Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Comedy
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Saturday 07 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Biffy McClyro (Biffy Clyro Tribute) - 8pm - Biffy McClyro has been formed by die hard Biffy fans, for die hard Biffy fans. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 07 December 2024
Venue: St Mary's Church map Address: 1 Church Close, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1DP Event: Andover Choral Society: Rossini - Petite Messe Solennelle - 7.30pm - Tickets £15 from choir members, The Lights box office on 01264 368368 and online from www.ticketsource.co.uk/andover-choral-society. Andover Choral Society's website: www.andoverchoralsociety.org.uk. Andover Choral Society on Facebook: www.facebook.com/andoverchoral. Choir Andover Choral Society is a friendly, non-auditioned choir. They perform two concerts per year, usually with orchestra. New members are always welcome! St Mary's Church website: andoverparish.org/stmarys St Mary's Church on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarysandover
Live music
• Choir
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SUNDAY 08 DECEMBER 2024
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Sunday 08 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Long Shorts + Marenghi Beat - 7.30pm - The Long Shorts: Chris & Dan grew up listening to the same classic rock and pop bands before picking up guitars to write songs together in their hometown of Winchester. The Long Shorts play upbeat foot-tapping acoustic rock songs about love and life that'll have you singing along all night. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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MONDAY 09 DECEMBER 2024
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Monday 09 December 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Jingle Bell Swing - 7.30pm - Join final-year Musical Theatre students from the University of Winchester for a collection of Christmas classics. In the relaxed bar setting of the theatre atrium, take a trip down memory lane with a selection of yuletide numbers in a swing style. Following an afternoon at the Christmas market, why not head up the hill and join us for an early festive gift! Theatre Royal website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Monday 09 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Every Monday from 8.30pm. Free entry. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Open mic
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TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2024
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Tuesday 10 December 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show - 7.30pm - Ho, Ho, Ho… it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Winchester. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let's party! Theatre Royal website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Comedy
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Tuesday 10 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Grant Sharkey - 7.30pm - Always a fun and irreverent show that challenges and rewards with just the right amounts of laughter, song and humanity. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2024
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Wednesday 11 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Naomi House & Jacksplace Christmas Carol Service - 7.15pm - Join for a heart-warming evening of festive celebration and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and spread joy to those who need it most. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Wednesday 11 December 2024
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ST AGNES FOUNTAIN - 7.30pm - Affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band'. The beloved 'St Agnes Fountain' have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was! Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new C.D) to the nation. Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Wednesday 11 December 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show - 7.30pm - Ho, Ho, Ho… it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Winchester. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let's party! Theatre Royal website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Comedy
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THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER 2024
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Thursday 12 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Tooth + Kingsfoil + The Quartet + Dead Man's Pistol - 7.30pm - These guys are looking to take no prisoners on their quest for sweaty moshes and unforgettable live shows. Expect big riffs, smoke, lights and…Iguanas? Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
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FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 2024
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Friday 13 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Rattlebacks - 8pm - The Rattlebacks - Debut Album 'Sidewinder' Tour LIVE at The Railway, Winchester Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2024
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs - 7pm - Let the wonderful choirs of Winchester Cathedral entertain you with an evening of glorious Christmas music, including traditional favourites, exciting new pieces and much-loved audience carols. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Choir
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: Pilgrim's Hall map Address: 3 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LT Event: The Maury Deans Big Band - Big Band Christmas Concert - 7.30pm - A charity concert in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Tickets £10. Ticket enquiries: marathonmelodies@gmail.com.
Live music
• Concert
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Provincials - 8pm - Provincials are a critically-acclaimed experimental pop band from Hampshire, England Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: The Mafia - The Mafia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mafiarocks. Classic rock covers band Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day. Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff. The Worthies Club website: thewssc.co.uk The Worthies Club on Facebook: facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event: Somborne Sessions: Alex Hart & Band - 7.30pm - Described by BBC Radio 2's presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”, Alex Hart is definitely making a name for herself. After the success of her first album, Alex joined the band of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre. She also tours and records with acclaimed folk singer Seth Lakeman. Somborne Sessions are a non-profit group based in Kings Somborne, Hampshire and run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Their aim is to bring top quality live music to their rural community and to raise money for the development and upkeep of the village hall (registered charity number 1180268). Full details & tickets at www.sombornesessions.co.uk. Kings Somborne Village Hall website: kingssombornevillagehall.co.uk
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: Tom Gregory with the Dust and Mischief Band - 8pm - Whitchurch Folk Club's website: billetto.co.uk/users/whitchurch-folk-club. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub. Folk concerts live in Whitchurch The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland.
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The George Inn map Address: The Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EG Telephone: 01264 782648 Event: Uncle Tom's Cobbleys - Uncle Tom's Cobbleys on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cobbleys. Pop, rock and folk covers band Uncle Tom's Cobbleys churn out toe-tapping covers of popular rock, pop, ska, folk, country and even metal tunes using just an acoustic guitar, a fiddle or a banjo and the odd kazoo! They've been known to liven up many a 'quiet night at the local' with their upbeat, rousing versions of popular classics - ancient and modern. The George Inn website: useyourlocal.com/pubs/george-inn-stockbridge-39163 The George Inn on Facebook: facebook.com/pubandBandB
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Snowman with Andover Town Band (matinee) - 2pm - Join the Andover Town Band for an hour-long, family-friendly concert. The afternoon is centred around a performance of the music from the popular 1982 short film, The Snowman, accompanying a screening of the film itself. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Christmas with Andover Town Band - 7.30pm - Join the Andover Town Band for our annual Christmas concert. A highlight of the year, we will bring you Christmas favourites old and new, with special guests to lead the carol singing. We are excited to return to the Lights for Christmas with a concert guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: Abbotts Ann Village Hall map Address: Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7AZ Event: YEEHAW at the Village Hall! - 7pm - The Abbotts Ann Village Hall Committee invites you to a Western Themed Christmas Event. Featuring Line Dancing with The Golden Eagles and live music with The Showponies! Fancy dress strongly encouraged! Line dancing 7-8pm £6. Live music and food 8.30pm-11pm £17.50. Adults only. Abbotts Ann Village Hall website: villagehall.abbottsann.com Abbotts Ann Village Hall on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/1354087691858263
Live music
• Dance
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SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2024
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Sunday 15 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Baudeliare + The Borough + Ronan Goron - 7.30pm - With raw energy, sophistication, and lyrics inspired by the godfather of goths. Baudelaire explore the darker aspects of human nature through their noisy and synthy alternative post-punk, delivering an experience that is as haunting as it is irresistible. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Sunday 15 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Big Band at Christmas - 3pm - Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – as featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need” Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 2024
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Monday 16 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Every Monday from 8.30pm. Free entry. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Open mic
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Monday 16 December 2024
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Frequent jazz jam session Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen. The Jazz Jam Session is a group of musicians who meet on the third Monday of each month for a jam session at the Worthies Club in Kings Worthy. Set-up is from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. Please note: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. See www.thewssc.co.uk/membership for details. Visit www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook. Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff. The Worthies Club website: thewssc.co.uk The Worthies Club on Facebook: facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial
Live music
• Music jam
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TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2024
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Tuesday 17 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Read It and Weep Book Club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Special interest
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WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2024
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Wednesday 18 December 2024
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: A MERRY (HUMBUG) CHRISTMAS CAROL - 7pm - The Travelling Players return with their suitcases bursting with merriment, mayhem and humbug! They tell the haunting tale of a mean and miserly old man; the tight-fisted curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge! Between dusk and dawn Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future! Will he mend his ways? Will he become a new man? Will he greet the morning with a ... Merry Christmas Everyone? Through their unique brand of quirky storytelling, live action, music, a puppet or two, a host of Gothic surprises, some ghostly flights of fancy and a clanking of chains, the Travelling Players bring this Yuletide classic to life. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Wednesday 18 December 2024
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07909 993388 Event: Acoustic Dever Live Music Night - 7pm - A lovely joyous evening of live music in the pub for you to enjoy or take part in. Friendly and fun, folk come together to perhaps learn a few chords or a section of a song they want practice with the help of other musicians. All welcome. Wonston Arms website: thewonston.co.uk Wonston Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/thewonston
Live music
• Music jam
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THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2024 - Winchester Gig Guide's 15th anniversary!
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols - 4pm - A performance of one of Benjamin Britten’s best-loved choral works performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir and harpist Elizabeth Green. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Choir
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: A WINTER UNION - 7.30pm - Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5 -piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements to traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from sides of Atlantic. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: CHRISTMAS HOUSE BAND - 8pm - third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting. In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month The Nutshell website: thenutshellwinchester.com The Nutshell on Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: MANOS PUESTAS TRIO - 8pm - Manos Puestas Trio are a UK based group playing Gypsy Jazz, Be-bop, Latin and Rumba. Comprising 2 guitars, vocals and double bass, the Trio has many years experience between them, and all members have played throughout Europe including Montreux Jazz, WOMAD and Glastonbury Festivals. Re-interpreting jazz standards in a different style, Jon Lewis and Matt Sullivan play guitar with a Flamenco technique – that’s right, not a plectrum to be seen! This brings a unique feel to the tunes, particularly those of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk. Hyde Tavern website: hydetavern.co.uk Hyde Tavern on Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Punk At The Railway: End On End + The Lens + Mighty Magic Animal - 7.30pm - Weekend Offender Records are back with another instalment of Punk at The Railway! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Christmas Memories with Neil Sands - 2pm - Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit-lifting, heart-warming afternoon of festive nostalgia. Filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Live music
• Variety
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FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2024 - 6.30pm - Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Choir
• Carol service
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS CHRISTMAS COMEDY SPECIAL - 8pm - Get ready to laugh your stockings off! This Christmas, Barnstormers Comedy Night is bringing you a sleigh-load of laughter with our Christmas Comedy Special. It's the perfect way to warm up those frosty winter nights with some festive chuckles and ho-ho-ho hilarity! The perfect excuse to escape the chaos of Christmas shopping and enjoy a night of joy and merriment. With Laura Lexx, Ben Van Der Velde, Rob Rouse and your MC Kevin Precious. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Celebrate Voice at Christmas - 7.30pm - Experience a magical festive celebration, with Celebrate Voice at Christmas! A dazzling variety performance of opera, show songs, cabaret and festive numbers, plus carols for the whole audience to join in. Performed by a dazzling array of professional singers, and giving a platform to young upcoming local talent, this show is renowned for its charm, warmth and rousing, inclusive style. Celebrate Voice Christmas shows have enjoyed sell-out performances in the festival's home-town of Salisbury since 2013 and bring their celebrated show to Winchester for the first time. This Christmas concert provides everything you need to get in the festive spirit! Theatre Royal website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: WAM’s Crimbo Disco: Scrub Fundraiser - 8pm - All Proceeds going towards a new charitable trust being set up by Dylan's family in the name of Scrub to provide a platform for his art and raise money to support young adults living with Sarcoma Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live DJs
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: The Pump House map Address: Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 90G Event: The Bossard Quartet - 7pm - Candlelight strings, dinner and drinks. Venue notes: The Pump House is a Victorian pump room converted into a members-only work space about 20 minutes walk from Winchester town centre. The Pump House website: thepumphousewinchester.co.uk
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas - 7.30pm - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Live music
• Tribute
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SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2024
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Saturday 21 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2024 - 6.30pm - Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Choir
• Carol service
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Saturday 21 December 2024
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Chamber Choir Concert: Advent and Christmas - midday - Experience the joy of Christmas with the Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Live music
• Concert
• Choir
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Saturday 21 December 2024
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 Chandler’s Ford, UK, is a songwriter whose Irish family & English upbringing combine to create a passionate storyteller Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 21 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Splintering Heart - 8pm - Splintering Heart deliver an authentic performance bringing passion, musicianship, and above all a performance that highlights the true talent and uniqueness of Marillion today. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Tribute
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Saturday 21 December 2024
Venue: Clatford Arms map Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 363298 Event: Stephanie Jade - Local female artists covering all sorts of genres. Clatford Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718
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SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2024
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MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2024
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Monday 23 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Every Monday from 8.30pm. Free entry. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Open mic
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TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2024 - Christmas Eve
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WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER 2024 - Christmas Day
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THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024 - Boxing Day
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FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2024
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Friday 27 December 2024
Venue: The Winchester Royal Hotel map Address: 2 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BS Telephone: 0330 102 7242 Event: Madonna Tribute Night - 7pm - £28pp includes a one course meal of Beef or vegetarian chilli and rice, nachos chips and guacamole, salad and jacket potatoes. Follow the ticket link for full details. The Winchester Royal Hotel website: winchesterroyalhotel.com The Winchester Royal Hotel on Facebook: facebook.com/WinchesterRoyalHotel
Live music
• Tribute
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SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER 2024
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SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2024
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MONDAY 30 DECEMBER 2024
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Monday 30 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Every Monday from 8.30pm. Free entry. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
Live music
• Open mic
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TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2024 - New Year's Eve
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Tuesday 31 December 2024
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Rootesnanny - 8pm - If you don't have a plan for New Year's Eve yet, you do now!! Roots Open Mic Night & The Bandwagon present: The Railway Inn's 2nd Annual Rootsenanny!! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Tuesday 31 December 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: New Years Eve Ceilidh with Jig and Tonic, caller Kayleigh Topliss - 8pm - Whitchurch Folk Club's website: billetto.co.uk/users/whitchurch-folk-club. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub. Folk concerts live in Whitchurch The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland.
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Tuesday 31 December 2024
Venue: The Poplar Farm map Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ Telephone: 01264 710424 Event: NYE: Jake Ward - New Year’s Eve with the one and only Jake ward! 3 course menu from 7pm! With Jake performing from 9pm! Book now. The Poplar Farm website: vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thepoplarfarmabbottsann The Poplar Farm on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoplarfarm
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TOMORROW, Friday 22 November 2024
Billy Blagg
Venue: The Railway
8pm
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