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Regular Groups and Classes

Thursday 10:30 and 11:30

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Worthys Jubilee Hall(3.5mi)

via The Worthys Jubilee HallLocal gem

Perennial Borders at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Community

Around £42

Perennial Borders at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

About The morning will start with a complimentary hot drink and an illustrated talk followed by a guided tour of our spectacular borders. We will explain the design principles we used, our planting selection and tips on how to maintain your own perennial borders to maximise all year-round interest. Led by one of our gardening experts, they will take you on a guided tour of our iconic 250m double herbaceous Centenary Border. Ideal for the new gardener or those with some experience. Please dress for the outdoors. Members' Price: £42p/p Non-Members' Price: £55p/p includes Gardens admission Booking is essential

Thu 23 Jul13:00Visit Hampshire(2.9mi)

via Visit HampshireLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Parish Home Group

Weekly on Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.00pm during term time See 'The Gauntlet' parish magazine for further details

Thu 23 Jul19:30St Peter and St Paul's Church(4.7mi)

via St Peter and St Paul's ChurchLocal gem

Cork Talk: English Sparkling at The Great Decoy

Talks & Lectures

Around £35

Cork Talk: English Sparkling at The Great Decoy

About English wines have firmly established themselves as a category in their own right, rather than being seen merely as "Champagne-like", and The Great Decoy is deep in English wine country. Join us for an exploration of this flourishing movement with our wine merchants, Gardner & Beedle. You'll taste four distinct styles of English sparkling wine and gain insight into what makes them so compelling and delicious. Tickets cost £35 per person and includes bar snacks. Plus, stay for dinner and pudding is on us. If you'd like to make a night of it, we're offering B&B for £95 – contact us on the details below to book a stay.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Visit Hampshire(2.9mi)

via Visit HampshireLocal gem

Community

Summer Party

Join us at Rivermere Care Home for a glamorous 1920s-themed Summer Party. Step back into the Roaring Twenties and enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment, delicious refreshments, and community spirit in a wonderfully vintage setting. Dress to impress in your finest 1920s-inspired attire and join us for an elegant summer celebration filled with fun, laughter, and timeless charm.

Fri 24 JulWinchester Heights Care Home(1.8mi)

via Winchester Heights Care HomeLocal gem

Community

Sustain to Victory: Resupplying the 14th Army

The Burma campaign was fought in the most demanding environment of the Second World War. Daily, the 14th Army’s logisticians resupplied Indian, Gurkha, African and British soldiers along the ...

Fri 24 JulThe Gurkha Museum(2.8mi)

via The Gurkha MuseumLocal gem

Sustain to Victory: Resupplying the 14th Army – In person and online

Community

Around Arrival drink, lecture, Q&A - £15pp

Sustain to Victory: Resupplying the 14th Army – In person and online

Defeating the Japanese with the level of resupply available to the Allies in Northwestern Europe would have been a remarkable achievement. Achieving victory in the Far East with such limited resources is an inspirational story of endurance, dedication, innovation and adaption.

Fri 24 JulThe Gurkha Museum(2.8mi)

via The Gurkha MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around Varies

Folk Art - Reverse Appliqué Project

Celebrate storytelling through cloth in this hands-on workshop inspired by the bold, symbolic language of folk art. Hearts, birds, botanical stems, and geometric stars come to life as participants learn the expressive technique of reverse appliqué—cutting away the surface fabric to reveal hidden layers beneath.

Fri 24 JulThe Arc Winchester(2.9mi)

via The Arc WinchesterLocal gem

Community

School Readiness Session

We are so excited for this one! School can be a little bit daunting, even for the most academically minded of children. This is why we’re working with Home School Tutoring to bring you school readiness sessions! Play-based learning led by a qualified teacher helps children develop key skills before they need a confident start to school! BOOK

Fri 24 JulThrive & Wild(3.5mi)

via Thrive & WildCurated

Community

National PC Competition

08:00 | Croft Farm Waterpark GL20

Fri 24 JulHampshire Hunt Pony Club Showground(4.7mi)

via Hampshire Hunt Pony Club ShowgroundLocal gem

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