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July 2009

Until 18 July	Jane Austen Festival	Various
1	Frills and Frivolity: a delightful costume-in-context presentation with The History Wardrobe Regency fashion from top to toe! A talk inspired by Jane Austen's writings - letters and excerpts from the novels. Tickets £5 each available in advance from the library or call the booking line on 01420 85734. Part of the Jane Austen Regency Week celebrations.	Alton Library 7.30pm
3/4, 11/12	'A Lavender Experience' Open Days Admission: £2. Supporting The Rosemary Foundation 'Hospice at Home'	Hartley Park Farm on the B3006
4	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
4	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
4	Amery Hill Presents...	Public Gardens
5	Alton Show	Froyle Park Showground
11	Alton Food Festival Alton's High Street will be filled with fantastic flavours and aromas coming form the food festival on Saturday 11 July. Over 50 food and drink stalls plus many of the local food shops and bars and restaurants will join in the spirit of the food festival.	High Street
11	Last Night of the Proms	Public Gardens 7.30-10pm
19	Alton Model Railway Group Open Day	Anstey Park
19	Bus Rally One of the South's largest bus rallies. Features free bus trips.	Anstey Park
24	Punch & Judy Show	Public Gardens 2-3pm
31	Wobbly Wizzard	Public Gardens 2-3pm

August 2009

1	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
1	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
7	Big Foot the Clown	Public Gardens 2-3pm
8	Lounge Fest Music Festival 9 bands of varied genre playing an average 45 minute set each. From blues to rock, female soloist to folk bands. Local Triple F Ale served alongside alcohol, soft drinks, hot and cold food. Outdoor event with amazing stage and lighting. Come and support local talent. Tickets £11.50 each. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.	Departure Lounge Cafe/Restaurant Alton 5pm til late
8	Farmers' Market	Market Square
8-16	Day out with Thomas Ticket allows freedom to travel all day by trains pulled by 'Henry' or 'Daisy' the diesel rail car. See 'Thomas the Tank Engine', 'Bulgy' the bus and 'George' the steam roller. Free car parking, free children's entertainment, buggy park & picnic storage at Ropley.	Watercress Line
9	Bagshot Concert Band	Public Gardens 2-4pm
14	Teddys Bears' Picnic	Public Gardens 2-3pm
21	Jester Giggles	Public Gardens 2-3pm
21-23	Bentworth Blues Weekend 2009 The annual Bentworth Blues Weekend is back. Bands include Cryin' Out Loud, Funky Dory, Five Field Holler, Robert Hokum Blues Band, Bar Room Band and The Antidotes Jam	The Star Inn Bentworth
23	Cactus Brass	Public Gardens 2-4pm
28	Stevo the Magician	Public Gardens 2-3pm
29	40's Day	Town Centre
29	'Over the Wall' Funday	Anstey Park
31	Live on the Lawn	Public Gardens

September 2009

5	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
5	Health Fayre	Assembly Rooms
5	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
11-13	Autumn Steam Gala	Watercress Line
12	Farmers' Market	Market Square
19	Alton 8	Public Gardens 10am - 4pm
26	Classic Car Show	Town Centre
28-29	Funfair	The Butts

October 2009

1-4	Word Fest	Town Centre
3	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
3	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
9	Ballroom Dance A social evening of ballroom dancing, please bring your own drinks, glasses and refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door Wendy Baker 01420 520814 wendy@baker11.fslife.co.uk	Assembly Rooms 8-11pm
10	Farmers' Market	Market Square
24-1 Nov	Wizard Week Travel on the 'Wizard Express', enter the fancy dress competition, see Mr Wizard's magic shows and lots more.	Watercress Line

November 2009

7	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
7	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
7	Farmers' Market	Market Square
8	Remembrance Day	Crown Hill, High Street 10.45am onwards
20	Ballroom Dance A social evening of ballroom dancing, please bring your own drinks, glasses and refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door Wendy Baker 01420 520814 wendy@baker11.fslife.co.uk	Assembly Rooms 8-11pm
27	Christmas Lights Switch-on	Market Square 5.50pm onwards

December 2009

5	Community Centre Indoor Market Stalls include jewellery, craft, cards, homemade produce, plants, woven rugs, charity and surprise stalls. Free admission. Coffee shop open.	Alton Community Centre 10am - 2pm
5-6, 12-13, 19-24	Santa Specials As you chuff merrily along, Santa will visit every child at their seat and give them a gift. Adults receive wine and a mince pie.	Watercress Line
5	St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale In addition to second hand furniture, we sell bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Coffee and tea are also available. All the proceeds go towards youth work in the Greater Alton Parish. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, on weekday mornings.	St Lawrence Parish Centre, Vicarage Hill 9am-12.30pm
6	Yuletide Festival	Town Centre 10am-4pm
12	Farmers' Market	Market Square
26-27	Christmas Leave Experience the sights and sounds of a WWII Christmas. Civilian & military re-enactors, vehicles and more.	Watercress Line

January 2010

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The Princess & The Pea

Assembly Rooms 3pm

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