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Today to Tue 22 Dec, closest first.

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Event Cinema (encore): Macbeth

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Sung in Italian with English subtitles Verdi’s opera inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy is conducted by Antonio Pappano, with a magnificent cast including Anna Netrebko, Željko Lucic and Ildebrando

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Wed 25 Nov and Thu 26 Nov

The FB Pocket Orchestra

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Working backwards from the 1930s, the FB Pocket Orchestra explores repertoire that formed the embryo of what is now known as popular music.

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Fri 27 Nov

Event Cinema: Sleeping Beauty performed by the Australian Ballet

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In a supernatural world of good and evil, Princess Aurora becomes cursed by a sorcerer on her sixteenth birthday, but by some fast thinking by The Lilac Fairy she falls into a deep sleep and is saved

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Sat 28 Nov

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South Coast Soul Revue’s Soul & Funk Christmas Party

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A high energy party night of classic and contemporary soul and funk to celebrate the season! South Coast Soul Revue’s Christmas gig at The Spring last year was one of the highlights of our season,...

Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS

Sat 12 Dec

Mr Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Carol

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European Arts Company returns with a heart-warming evening in the presence of the author himself! Actor Rupert Mason delightfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his best-loved ghost story.

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Mon 14 Dec and Tue 15 Dec

Green Matthews: Midwinter Revels

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Brand new for 2020! Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show.

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Thu 17 Dec

The Selfish Giant at Home

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A beautiful winter’s tale comes to The Spring this Christmas. Grinter the giant lives alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by a snowy garden and high, frost-covered walls.

Virtual Event

Mon 21 Dec

The Selfish Giant

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A beautiful winter’s tale comes to The Spring this Christmas. Grinter the giant lives alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by a snowy garden and high, frost-covered walls.

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant PO9 1BS

Mon 21 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

Dear Santa

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From the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes a Christmas present children and parents alike will never forget.

Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Tue 8 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Tue 15 Dec to Sun 20 Dec, Tue 22 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Pinocchio

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Chichester Festival Youth Theatre present a brand new version of this classic tale. Geppetto the boatmaker tosses aside a piece of wood; it’s only good for the fire.

Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park. Chichester PO19 6AP

Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Wed 16 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Tue 29 Dec

Pinocchio

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Chichester Festival Youth Theatre present a brand new version of this classic tale about the wooden boy whose nose gets longer with every lie he tells. For ages 7+.

Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP

Wed 16 Dec to Sat 19 Dec, Mon 21 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 26 Dec to Sat 2 Jan 2021

Christmas Craft Fayre - Cancelled

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Kick off the Christmas season by grabbing some wonderful gifts and enjoy some tasty treats! The Parish Hall in Rowlands Castle will be filled with local artisans displaying a wide range of skills...

Rowlands Castle Parish Hall 11 Links Lane, Rowlands Castle PO9 6AD

Sat 28 Nov

Two Singular Sensations

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Missed your Musical Theatre fix? Fear not-We’re bringing the West End to Portsmouth! 14 shows, 7 musical instruments, 4 spoons, 2 best friends and 1 pineapple!

42 Kent Street Portsmouth PO1 3BS

Sat 28 Nov

Discover the history of the Old Beneficial School on one of The Groundlings’ historical tours. Explore the truth surrounding Charles Dickens’ birth and learn of former pupil Sir Henry Ayers, the man...

42 Kent Street Portsmouth PO1 3BS

Thu 3 Dec

Theatre Tour

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42 Kent Street Portsmouth PO1 3BS

Thu 17 Dec

Festival Of Christmas

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Come and explore Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas and discover an impressive range of market stalls offering an inspiring and uniquely handcrafted range of goods and gifts.

The Boardwalk Port Solent Portsmouth PO6 4TP

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Marvellous Mechanicals

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An exhibition for all ages which features modern automata, or mechanical sculptures, with clever mechanisms and often humorous ideas!

Gosport Gallery Walpole Road Gosport PO12 1NS

Today, Wed 25 Nov, Fri 27 Nov, and more dates until Sat 12 Dec

Marvellous Mechanicals

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An exhibition for all ages which features modern automata, or mechanical sculptures, with clever mechanisms and often humorous ideas!

Gosport Gallery Walpole Road Gosport PO12 1NS

Mon 14 Dec

Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz - Cancelled

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Hot Teapots from Italy

Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE

Wed 25 Nov

Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz - Cancelled

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Christmas Supper (pre-booked) followed by the Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm with Marlene Hill

Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE

Wed 9 Dec

Christmas Fair

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This year’s Christmas Fair is fast approaching, make sure you save the date and come along for a fun, yet safe, Christmassy Day on the first Sunday of December from 11 am to 3 pm at the The

Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane PO17 5AL

Sun 6 Dec

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Midhurst

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The annual Sussex Guild show in Midhurst will be held again in the spacious Rother College where over sixty members of the Guild will be exhibiting their fine work.

Midhurst Rother College, North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DT

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

June Kershaw

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Art Exhibition KERSHAW The Lockdown Series 30 + paintings of buildings in the Meon Valley. Houses, churches, pubs and landscapes.

Millers Cottage, High Street Droxford SO32 3PA

Today to Sun 29 Nov

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Christmas Market @ the Brickworks - Cancelled

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Love the Christmas Market - One of our busiest events with lots of craft stalls all over the museum. There will be activities for children and Father Christmas has promised to call in!

Bursledon Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7HB

Sun 29 Nov

Southampton Ghost tours

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Scream in Southampton with our interactive Southampton Ghost Tour. Right from the start you will be gripped by the many ghostly stories from Southampton’s eerie past.

Mercure Dolphin Hotel SO14 2HN

Wed 25 Nov

Southampton ghost tour

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Scream in Southampton with our interactive Southampton Ghost Tour. Right from the start you will be gripped by the many ghostly stories from Southampton’s eerie past.

Mercure dolphin hotel SO14 2HN

Wed 16 Dec

The Magic of Christmas at Fishers Farm Park

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Christmas at Fishers Farm Park is the most wonderful time of year. This year, with no exception, we are bringing you fun, laughter, and all the trimmings.

Fishers Adventure Farm Park Newpound Lane RH14 0EG

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

MyCarBooty Car Boot Sale at Country Market, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire. GU35 0QP

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We are open.. very popular outdoor car boot sale in the beautiful rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find directly off the A325 with ample parking on a large level site.

Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP

Sun 29 Nov

Yuletide Festival

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The quaint market town of Alton in Hampshire is transformed into a bustling Christmas Extravaganza for its annual Yuletide Festival.

High Street, Alton GU34 1BA

Sun 6 Dec

Winchester Ghost Tour

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Get ready to discover the ghosts of Winchester in this Ultimate Ghost Tour Experience! Our guides will take you on a journey around the city’s historic streets sharing its many secrets with...

Royal oak, Royal oak passage SO23 9AU

Tue 15 Dec

Andy Singleton - Bodies: Inner/Outer Worlds

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Artist Andy Singleton, renowned for his large scale sculptures, cuttings and installations in paper, has been commissioned to create a body of new works for his first solo gallery exhibition.

Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB

Wed 25 Nov, Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Mon 30 Nov

Aladdin - A Traditional Family Pantomime

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A traditional family pantomime written and directed by James Barry and music by Simon Slater. Make your wishes come true for Christmas 2020 with our spellbinding production of Aladdin!

Theatre Royal Winchester Jewry Street Winchester SO23 8SB

Sat 28 Nov

South Coast Soul Revue’s Christmas Soul & Funk Party

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What better way to kick off the Christmas Season with a night of partying to some sweet soul music, from Ropetackle favourites – South Coast Soul Revue.

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG

Sat 5 Dec

Art in Nature: The Exhibition

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Artists have always been inspired by nature, the patters of flowers and plants and the colours of four seasons.

New Ashgate Gallery Waggon Yard Farnham GU9 7PS

Today to Sat 9 Jan 2021

Sarah Spackman: Specific Beauty

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Sarah Spackman’s work is distinguished by a strength of drawing, together with a delicate and subtle use of colour. Sarah has become particularly well known for her still-life paintings.

New Ashgate Gallery Waggon Yard Farnham GU9 7PS

Today to Sat 9 Jan 2021

Winter Exhibiton: Art and Craft with Local Heart

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At Christmas thoughts turn to home so our Winter Exhibition presents a range of unique, local art and craft that you won’t find anywhere else.

New Ashgate Gallery Waggon Yard Farnham GU9 7PS

Today to Sat 9 Jan 2021

Romsey Bocante (flea) & French Food market

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Why not join us at our French Brocante/Flea Market together with authentic French Food to be held in the centre of Romsey on Sunday 31st March 2019.

Romsey Town Centre, in and around the Town Hall SO51 8YZ

Sun 29 Nov

Romsey Brocante (Flea) & French Food Market

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A return of this very popular event the Brocante/Flea Market together with authentic French Food to be held in the centre of Romsey on the 29th November.

The Town Hall, Cornmarket & Bell Street SO51 8YZ

Sun 29 Nov

Cranleigh’s Surrey Hills Artisan Market

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Atmospheric Artisan Market The Surrey Hills are home to an incredible community of artisans who keep traditional as well as modern artisan skills alive.

Cranleigh High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8RF

Fri 4 Dec

Not in a pub quiz

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Every Wednesday night we take our quiz nights online and bring you our ’not in a pub quiz’, the socially distant friendly quiz night.

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, Wed 9 Dec, Wed 16 Dec

Leonardslee Illuminated

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Explore the magical, illuminated gardens as you follow a trail awash with light, sound, colour and festive cheer.

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Thu 17 Dec to Tue 22 Dec

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The Secret Comedy Club Fridays

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THE SECRET COMEDY CLUB WHO WE ARE: Brighton & Hove’s best small comedy club. We are the only independent comedy night in Brighton that now runs on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.

Artista, 42 Waterloo Street BN3 1AY

Fri 27 Nov, Fri 4 Dec, Fri 11 Dec

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

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THE SECRET COMEDY CLUB WHO WE ARE: Brighton & Hove’s best small comedy club. We are the only independent comedy night in Brighton that now runs on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.

Artista, 42 Waterloo Street BN3 1AY

Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sat 12 Dec

Meet the Artist: Chris Pavia

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In the Artist in Residence studio see a film about international dance artist and choreographer Chris Pavia and how he is being inspired by the Watts Collections for his latest work.

Watts Gallery –Artists’ Village Down Lane Compton GU3 1DQ

Today to Tue 29 Dec

Art & Action Making Change in Victorian Britain

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Can art change the future? In the nineteenth century, Victorian artists, viewers, and critics increasingly began to believe it could.

Watts Gallery –Artists’ Village Down Lane Compton GU3 1DQ

Today to Thu 14 Jan 2021

In Print : 2020 Vision Watts Contemporary Gallery

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All works for sale Our annual show In Print returns for its fourth year, featuring twice our usual number of printmakers in order to support more artists and makers in what has been a challenging

Watts Gallery –Artists’ Village Down Lane Compton GU3 1DQ

Today to Sat 2 Jan 2021

WINTER HOLIDAY: Make-kit

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Enjoy a festive and creative day out. Pick up a Make-Kit with trails and activities, take your photo in front of our Christmas trees, eat delicious seasonal food and drink, and search for stocking...

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Hansel and Gretel? (A Postmodern Pantomime)

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HANSEL AND GRETEL? (A Postmodern Pantomime) by Luke R. Francis directed by Will Mytum Bill and Toni have just met and fallen head-over-heels for each other.

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Dyke Road Park Dyke Road Brighton BN3 6EH

Tue 8 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Tue 15 Dec to Sun 20 Dec, Tue 22 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

The Snow Queen

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THE SNOW QUEEN by Tatty Hennessy after Hans Christian Anderson directed by Lucy Jane Atkinson Greta’s brother, Kay, has been acting strange. He’s mean and moody and won’t play games.

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Dyke Road Park Dyke Road Brighton BN3 6EH

Tue 8 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Tue 15 Dec to Sun 20 Dec, Tue 22 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Glyndebourne Chorus Christmas Concert

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JOIN US THIS WINTER FOR THE PERFECT FESTIVE TREAT. The Christmas concert will showcase the talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and Tour Orchestra.

Glyndebourne New Road Lewes BN1 6HJ

Thu 10 Dec

Cactus Language Brighton

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• Evening Language Courses for 20+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese • Classes held online this term (in a virtual classroom) • 20-hour course over 10 weeks,

St.Giles 1-3 Marlborough Pl BN1 1UB

Today to Mon 30 Nov

MUSK Milton Ukulele Strummers Klub.

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MUSK welcomes New Members beginners improver’s or old hands come along and enjoy a great evening of fun ukulele playing.

Memorial Centre, Whitefield Road, New Milton BH25 6DE

Today

Showaddywaddy

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The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!!! ?

New Milton Memorial Centre, Whitefield Road, New Milton, Hampshire. BH25 6DE

Sat 19 Dec

Guildford Antiques & Brocante Street Market

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Experience an Antiques & Brocante style street market in the main High Street of Guildford the 50+ traders & enthusiasts will be offering a huge array of items including antiques, collectables

Guildford High Street GU1 3AA

Sun 13 Dec

The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition

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The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 28 October 2020 – 16 January 2021 The Sainsbury Gallery, Willis Museum, Basingstoke

Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery Market Place Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7QD

Today to Sat 16 Jan 2021

The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition

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Hampshire Cultural Trust is delighted to premier The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 2020 shortlist and winners at the Willis Museum, Basingstoke.

Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke RG21 7QD

Wed 25 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, and more dates until Thu 24 Dec

Festive Afternoon Tea

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Our famous and traditional English Afternnon Tea with an added touch of festive indulgence.

The Mandolay Hotel 36-40 London Road Guildford GU1 2AE

Today to Thu 31 Dec

Festive Bubbles and Bites

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Have an alternative office gathering or get together with a group of friends to enjoy a selection of canapés with a chilled glass of Prosecco.

The Mandolay Hotel 36-40 London Road Guildford GU1 2AE

Today to Thu 31 Dec

Christmas at Globalls

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As the days grow darker and the temperature drops, one thing is for certain. The return of our immensely popular Christmas mini golf experience returns!

Unit 8, Ground Floor Mermaid Walk The Waterfront Brighton Marina BN2 5WA

Today to Sat 2 Jan 2021

Surrey Hills Symposium 2020 – Making Space for Nature

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Join us online for the Surrey Hills Symposium 2020. A panel of experts will discuss the important topic of nature and how we can we reverse the drastic decline.

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

WINTER HOLIDAY: Watts at home, Make! Festive Cards, Tags and Wrap

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Enjoy a festive and creative day out. Pick up a Make-Kit with trails and activities, take your photo in front of our Christmas trees, eat delicious seasonal food and drink, and search for stocking...

Online GU1

Tue 1 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Letters Home at Christmas

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In 1843, the first Christmas card was commissioned and printed in London by civil servant Sir Henry Cole.

Virtual Event

Fri 4 Dec

Modern Christian Art

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In the last hundred years, some artists have adapted traditional styles to address Christian themes, including Annigoni, Dali and Mark Wallinger.

Virtual Event

Tue 8 Dec to Mon 14 Dec

Creating Abstracts (Online)

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Taking inspiration from modernist abstract painters such as De Kooning and Twombly, tutor Claire Harrison will demonstrate to students that what may appear to be ‘scribbles’ are, in fact,

Virtual Event

Thu 10 Dec, Thu 17 Dec

The Mayor of Guildford’s Christmas Concert

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Join the Vivace Chorus for a Christmas Concert with a difference! Our exclusive online concert features all our usual well-loved Christmas music, plus traditional carols for you to sing along with,...

Virtual Event

Sun 13 Dec

Christmas Tree Festival

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80 live, decorated and lit Christmas Trees in the beautiful and atmospheric surroundings of Holy Trinity Church. Full live music programme and refreshments served throughout.

Cuckfield RH17 5JZ

Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec

Beare Green cinema : “Military Wives”

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On Saturday 12th December Beare Green cinema is showing “Military Wives” (rating : 12a) at the village hall; doors open at 6:45, film starts 7:30, refreshments interval at the half way mark.

Beare Green Village Hall RH5 4RD

Sat 12 Dec

Festive Weekend at Hillview Art

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Hillview Art will be hosting a festive weekend which will feature unique works of contemporary art. Ceramics, glass, garden sculpture, jewellery, painting and wood turning can be viewed and an...

Hillview, Linwood, Ringwood, Hants. BH24 3QT

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Lewes History Group - A Sussex Christmas

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Lewes History Group’s December talk (on Zoom) by local historian Chris Horlock reveals how the people of Sussex celebrated Christmas in the past.

Virtual Event

Mon 14 Dec

Festive Afternoon Teas

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Get into the festive spirit this Christmas by indulging yourself and loved ones to a traditional afternoon tea with a festive twist!

Highfield Park, Church Lane, Heckfield, Hook RG27 0LG

Thu 3 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Festive Dinners

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Sit back, relax and take the stress out of your festive season with a home cooked delicious Christmas meal!

Highfield Park, Church Lane, Heckfield, Hook RG27 0LG

Thu 3 Dec to Sat 19 Dec

Festive Lunches

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Celebrate the festive season with a scrumptious lunch cooked by our team, of fantastic chefs. Treat friends, family and loved ones in a truly beautiful setting.

Highfield Park, Church Lane, Heckfield, Hook RG27 0LG

Thu 3 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

The Nutcracker

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Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family. The innovative dance company presents their Christmas classic, retaining all the much-loved music and...

The Hawth Theatre Hawth Ave Crawley RH10 6YZ

Sun 6 Dec

The Nutcracker - Cancelled

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After sell out outdoor tours with Alice in Wonderland this summer, Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family.

The Hawth Hawth Avenue Crawley RH10 6YZ

Sun 6 Dec

Christmas Contemporary Craft Fair

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Don’t miss the Christmas Contemporary Craft Fair at the new location of West Horsley Place where visitors can see and purchase from true showcase of original and inspiring crafts from some of

West Horsley Place KT24 6AN

Wed 25 Nov to Sun 29 Nov

Christmas Show - Cancelled

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Wurlitzer pipe organ concert and Christmas show with Len Rawle MBE and Special Guests

Wurlitzer Hall, Woking Leisure Centre, Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surry GU22 9BA

Sat 19 Dec

Ringwood Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair

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A unique Antiques & Decorative Arts market will be held on November 14th and 5th December with 26 stalls offering Antiques, Collectables, Vintage and Retro items including clothing and Vinyl records

The Gateway concourse, The Furlong, Ringwood BH24 1AT

Sat 5 Dec

Magical Christmas Concert

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This year Kids for Kids are bringing the magical atmosphere of our previous concerts directly into your own home. On Wednesday 2nd December at 7.

Virtual Event

Wed 2 Dec

Curated by Dapper & Suave Christmas Market

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Our popular Christmas Market returns to The Grand Hall at Dorking Halls on Sunday December 6 between 11am and 4pm.

Dorking Halls Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SG

Sun 6 Dec

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at the De La Warr Pavilion

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Although our De La Warr Pavilion Contemporary Craft Show is postponed until 2021 visit our online event which will be live for one month from 24th October.

Virtual Event

Today

Woking to Bath by Steam Train

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Step aboard a vintage steam train for a nostalgic day out to Bath at Christmas. We chug out through the suburbs of Surrey and Hampshire towards Wiltshire and the imposing Cathedral Spire at...

Woking Railway Station Woking GU21 6BE

Tue 1 Dec

Raphael: Prince Albert’s Passion

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2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael and to commemorate this significant event, exhibitions are being staged around the world to celebrate one of the greatest artists of the

The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

Today to Mon 30 Nov

We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together by David Remfry

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David Remfry (MBE RA) has long been fascinated by the relationships that develop between dogs and their owners. This exhibition reveals the mutual understanding and sympathy of these partnerships.

The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

Today to Mon 7 Dec

Raphael: Prince Albert’s Passion

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2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael and to commemorate this significant event, exhibitions are being staged around the world to celebrate one of the greatest artists of the

The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

Tue 1 Dec and Wed 2 Dec

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: Patrons of the Arts

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Join Oliver Everett, Librarian Emeritus of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, as he explores the couple’s love for the arts, commissioning and collecting works from both British and European artists.

The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

Wed 2 Dec

We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together by David Remfry

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David Remfry (MBE RA) has long been fascinated by the relationships that develop between dogs and their owners. This exhibition reveals the mutual understanding and sympathy of these partnerships.

The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

Tue 8 Dec and Wed 9 Dec

Glow Wild

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Join us at Wakehurst on a spellbinding winter lantern trail for all ages. As darkness falls, the gardens are brought to life with glowing lanterns, mesmerising projections, immersive soundscapes,...

Wakehurst, Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN

Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Thu 10 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Thu 17 Dec to Wed 23 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021

Surrey Hills Artisan Christmas Market

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The Surrey Hills are home to an incredible community of artisans who keep traditional as well as modern artisan skills alive.

Denbies Vineyard, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA

Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov

SteamLights

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Brighten up the chilly winter evenings with a seasonal lights spectacular! Bluebell Railway is running magical steam trains covered by thousands of colourful lights this winter.

Bluebell Railway TN22 3QL

Wed 25 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, and more dates until Tue 5 Jan 2021

Christmas Afternoon Tea

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Come and enjoy afternoon tea with a festive twist at Bluebell Railway! We are running our Wealden Rambler afternoon tea trains with a Christmas-inspired menu from 26 November – 21 December.

Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL

Thu 26 Nov, Fri 27 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Fri 4 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec, Wed 16 Dec to Fri 18 Dec, Mon 21 Dec

Santa Specials

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Nothing stops Santa visiting the Bluebell Railway! It may be slightly different this year, but we still aim to give you a wonderful and safe festive experience with all the traditional sights,...

Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park TN22 3QL

Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, and more dates until Thu 24 Dec

Online Music Club presents Dragonfly Sky

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Dragonfly Sky are an engaging acoustic duo based in Surrey. Chris and Amy perform originals and covers in their own unique style.

Virtual Event

Today

Online Music Club presents The Portraits

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Anglo-Irish Acoustic Pop duo The Portraits, aka husband and wife songwriters Lorraine and Jeremy Millington from Galway and Bristol respectively, reached the iTunes chart in January 2015 with their

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Online Music Club presents Matt Hall

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Matt Hall, Singer songwriter from Bracknell. Writes songs with deep meaningful lyrics, plays a mixture of originals and covers

Virtual Event

Thu 26 Nov

Online Music Club presents Michael McMillan

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Michael McMillan is a Glasgow (Scotland) born Singer Songwriter with over 30 years experience playing his music all over the world.

Virtual Event

Fri 27 Nov

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure

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Returning to South Hill Park after a sell-out 2018 Easter production – the animals of Madagascar are back to light up your Christmas celebrations!

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell RG12 7PA

Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Wed 16 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

A Christmas Carol

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By Charles Dickens Adapted and directed by Joseph O’Malley Ebenezer Scrooge is the meanest, most miserable man in London. He only cares for one thing – money.

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell RG12 7PA

Tue 22 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Santa’s Snow Train and Crystal Grotto

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All aboard! Santa’s Snow Train is ready to depart! Join Painshill for a completely unique festive experience this Christmas.

Painshill Cobham Surrey KT11 1JE

Sat 28 Nov to Wed 23 Dec

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity Carol Concert

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Join us from the comfort of your own home to celebrate the beginning of the festive season. Our annual Christmas Carol Concert may not be taking place in London this year, but a magical evening...

Virtual Event

Thu 3 Dec

Funny Bizznez Comedy Bournemouth, Xmas Show! (Social Distance)

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Live On Stage For Our Socially Distanced Xmas Special, Table Only Show SIMON BRODKIN - A.KA. Lee Nelson (BBC, ITV, Channel 4) 40 Mins Set VICTOR DANIELS - The Comedy Store, Hackney Empire...

Exeter Road BH2 5AQ

Fri 11 Dec

Premium Listing

Spirit and Endeavour - running to April 2021

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Celebrating 800 years since the foundation stones of the Cathedral were laid, Spirit and Endeavour is the Cathedral’s largest contemporary art exhibition for nearly two decades.

Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, 33 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Today to Thu 10 Dec

December Christmas Market - Sindlesham, Berkshire - STILL GOING AHEAD

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A brand new December Christmas Market venue for 2020 (this market is going ahead unless local lockdown in Sindlesham) The venue has a huge function room so social distancing is no problem for

The Berkshire Masonic Centre, Flavell Suite, Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham RG41 5EA

Sat 12 Dec and Sun 13 Dec

Soul ‘n’ Funk Christmas Party at Wokingham Royal British Legion

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Wokingham Music Club is pleased to welcome South Coast Soul Revue for their first ever gig in the town.

Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5LP

Sat 19 Dec

Come Dine With Us

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Come Dine With Us, the black-tie fundraiser in your own home, takes place on Saturday 28 November at 7pm in aid of Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities.

Virtual Event

Sat 28 Nov

Bugs and Buds

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Organised by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation, our Saturday morning monthly toddler club aims to inspire a love of nature from a young age, encouraging interaction with the

Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7ND

Sat 28 Nov, Sat 12 Dec

Succulent Wreath Workshop – with Tracy Standish

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Create a stunning succulent wreath in time for Christmas! Tracy will guide you through weaving a simple wreath from willow before you turn it into a beautifully unique festive decoration using moss,...

Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7ND

Fri 4 Dec

Beauty and the Beast

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A Beast of a Panto … A Beauty of a ShowCome and join us for The Hexagon’s spectacular 2020 family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast with children’s television megastar Justin Fletcher.

The Hexagon Queen’s Walk Reading RG1 7UA

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Wed 9 Dec, and more dates until Sun 3 Jan 2021

Festive Friday

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This Friday 11th December, The Children’s Trust are asking you get into the spirit of Christmas by wearing your favourite Christmas jumper, reindeer ears or party frock for a £2

Tadworth Court KT20 5RU

Fri 11 Dec

St Joseph’s College Virtual Stay and Play

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St Joseph’s is delighted to invite you to our Christmas-themed Virtual Stay and Play session. Designed to give you a taste of life at St Joseph’s, these virtual sessions offer an opportunity...

Virtual Event

Thu 26 Nov

Forest Row Market

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Forest Row Village Market is one of Sussex’ finest suppliers of good food and hand made crafts. Winners of Britain’s Best Small Community Market 2017.

Community Centre Car Park or Foresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ

Sat 5 Dec

Christmas At Drusillas

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Experience the winter magic first-hand at Drusillas Park this year! We’ve hung up our stockings by our chimney with care, in the knowledge that Saint Nick soon will be there!

Drusillas Park Alfriston Road Alfriston BN26 5QS

Today to Wed 23 Dec

Virtual Adoption Information Event

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During the current Government advice regarding social distancing we are currently unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events.

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Tue 8 Dec, Thu 17 Dec

Video Chat with Santa

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Keep this Christmas as magical as ever for your loved ones with a unique personal chat with Santa! The Ashley Centre has been in touch with Father Christmas himself and is offering this unique...

The Ashley Centre, High Street, Epsom KT18 5AB

Thu 26 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, and more dates until Tue 22 Dec

British Curry Day

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‘Back The Bhaji’ - to celebrate the end of lockdown, support the curry industry, commemorate curry pioneers Spice Business, the country’s only independent magazine for the Asian restaurant sector,

Nationwide KT17 3LB

Thu 3 Dec

Tadworth Art Group Virtual Winter Exhibition 2020

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Affordable art to suit all tastes and all ages. We have landscapes, still life, portraits, cityscapes, seascapes, animals, botanical studies, abstracts and much more.

Virtual Event

Today to Thu 3 Dec

Reading Lions Charity Auction

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Charity Auction Now Live - TV, XBOX, Private Cinema Experience for 10, Meals, Hotel Stay, Sports Events, Slumber Party, Brewery Tours, Christmas Drinks Hamper and 50 More fabulous lots.

Virtual Event

Today to Sun 29 Nov

The Coastal Comedy Christmas Show with TV headliner Stephen Bailey!

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Enjoy a top night of stand-up comedy with 3 hilarious acts and host. Sponsored by Turners Property this show is Socially Distanced in the Theatre with limited availability and seating in pairs.

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Rd BH15 1UG

Sat 12 Dec

Nonsuch Abbeyfield apartment viewings

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If you are over 65 and are looking for a new home, you are invited to book an appointment to view the 2 bed/2 bath and 1bed/1bath stylish new apartments in Nonsuch Abbeyfield, for sale or

Nonsuch Abbeyfield, Old Schools Lane, Ewell KT17 1FL

Thu 26 Nov, Fri 27 Nov, Mon 30 Nov, and more dates until Fri 18 Dec

Comedy Night

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Tickets include a Two Course A La Carte Meal with Appetiser. Our famously funny Comedy Nights are the perfect way to showcase the light-hearted side of life.