| 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 the restoration and maintenance of our historic church. If you wish to donate items, please contact the Parish Administrator on 01420 83234, weekday mornings. | St Lawrence Church Hall
9am-12.30pm |
| 7 | Alton Community Centre Indoor Market
Stalls include, craft, cards, gifts, stamps, jewellery, crystals, watches, Vigin Vie, Body Shop, woven rugs & cushions, preserves and much more. Ring 01420 85057 or pop in for more info or to book a stall. | Alton Community Centre
10am - 2pm |
| 7 | Cardiac Rehab charity's 'Plant, Food & Gift Fair'
Many stalls with professional suppliers selling plants of all types, woodcraft products, craft items & accessories, wine & food, bric-a-brac etc. Plus refeshments & barbeque. £2 entry (under 14s free). For information call Cardiac Rehab on 01420 544794 (Basingstoke & Alton Cardiac Rehabilitation Charity). | Alton Convent School
10.30am-3.30pm |
| 7 | Greening Alton & Holybourne Campaign Fun Day Out
the Greening Alton & Holybourne Campaign is organising a Fun Day Out for young and old to launch our Challenge Cards. Everyone and anyone can take steps to make a LITTLE difference that will have a BIG impact. Learn more about actions that help reduce global warming: Displays and exhibitions, Talks and presentation, Cycle rides and walks. An all day-event: drop in to whatever takes your interest. | |
| 7-21 | One Big Happy Family
Well known artist Ann Edwards will be exhibiting her latest collection which is about journeys and the joy of being part of a family. Meet the artist 7th June. | The Market Street Gallery |
| 14 | Craft Market | Market Square |
| 15 | Fathers Day trains
Dads travels for free when one child ticket (aged 2-16) is purchased. | Watercress Line |
| 15 | Treloar Tromp
A sponsored walk for all the family across 3, 5 or 10 miles around the beautiful Alton countryside. Starting point from the Alton Rugby Club in Anstey Park. | Starting at Alton Rugby Club |
| 19-22 | Exhibition of customs about Births, Marriages and Deaths | St Lawrence Parish Church |
| 21-29 | Jane Austen Regency Week
Alton and Chawton are running a week of Jane Austen and Regency events celebrating the works of Jane Austen and the life in her day. A range of events are being run: music, talks, museum displays, readings, school visits, children's competition, horse-drawn carriages, 'Fashion through the ages' show, Victorian Cricket, Regency Evening, Chawton House Library open day. Some events are ticketed - others are free. Full details will be available in Spring 2008 in leaflets, posters, web listings and a dedicated website. | Various locations in Alton and Chawton |
| 21-22 | War on the Line
Experience the sights and sounds of the 1940s. Civilian and military re-enactors, vehicles and much more. | Watercress Line |
| 21 | Dom Nicholas Talk
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Jane Austen House |
| 24 | Fringe Theatre Reading
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Swan Hotel |
| 25 | Jane Hurst Talk - Jane Austens Chawton
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Alton Library |
| 26 | Regency Dancers
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Chawton House |
| 27 | Musical Evening
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Jane Austen House |
| 28 | Regency Evening
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Assembly Rooms |
| 28 | Fashion through the Ages
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week | Market Square |
| 29 | Victorian Cricket Match
The Cricket match raises money for a local charity and this year will mark the end of a week of activities set in Alton and Chawton, celebrating Jane Austen's link with the town. | The Butts
10am-6pm |
