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May 2012

	Lark Rise Exhibition Until 19 May 2012, open 10.30am until 4.30pm, at The Allen Gallery, Alton This new suite of original wood-engraved prints by Sue Scullard has been inspired by Flora Thompson's texts. These images depict and explore the changing English rural experience observed in these remarkable books.
	Craft Market Saturday 12 May 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 12 May 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Table Top Sale Saturday 12 May 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Alton 10 Sunday 13 May 2012, from 10.30am, at Eggars School, Alton A 10 mile road race which takes you along country lanes through Holybourne, Binstead, Isington and back to Holybourne. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Entry Form on club website, Alton Sports Centre, Alton Sports or Runners World website.
	Alton College Jazz & Big Bands Sunday 13 May 2012, from 2pm until 4pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton Alton College Jazz & Big Bands will be playing live music in the Public Gardens for you to enjoy.
	Morris dancing Tuesday 15 May 2012, from 8pm until 9.30pm, in the Market Square, Alton Alton Morris are joined by two other sides, Basingclog (from Basingstoke) and Jackstraws (from Hale) to display three different styles of morris dancing - Border, Northwest and Cotswold.
	Alton comes to 'Life' at night Saturday 19 May 2012, from 5:30pm until 9pm, at the Curtis Museum, Alton The Curtis Museum is delighted to be opening its doors for an evening of nocturnal narratives, in conjunction with the national Museums at Night initiative. Costumed actors will bring Alton to life through the ages by interpreting the history of the town.
	Come Dancing Saturday 19 May 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Alton Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418
	Local History Day Saturday 19 May 2012, from 10am until 3pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton Find out all about your local history at Alton's Assembly Rooms. Displays, resources, old maps, census returns and much more from Alton and the surrounding villages. Find out about your house, your area, your history, and your family. Free entry.
	Four Marks Annual Railway Exhibition Saturday 19 (10-5) and Sunday 20 May (10-4) 2012, at the Village Hall, Four Marks Four Marks Scout Group are holding their seventh annual Model Railway Exhibition again this year. There is the usual combination of layouts and sellers plus vintage bus service to Four Marks Station on the Watercress Railway Line.

June 2012

	Textile Workshop Exhibition 2-28 June 2012, from 10.30am until 4.30pm at The Allen Gallery, Alton Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. An exhibition of contemporary textiles by The Textile Workshop.
	Saturday Night is Music Night Saturday 2 June 2012, from 6pm until 10pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton Part of HM Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. An opportunity to enjoy local bands and groups - bring your chairs and a picnic and sit back and listen to a variety of musical themes especially put together.
	Proteus Theatre presents "The Mission" Friday 8 June 2012, from 2pm until 3pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton Part of the Friday entertainment programme for children, Alton Town Council presents the Proteus Theatre "The Mission". Free entry.
	Craft Market Saturday 9 June 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 9 June 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Hi-de-Hi Saturday 9 June 2012, from 10am until 5.30pm in the Public Gardens, Alton Alton Lions' Summer fund raising event will be based on the hit TV comedy 'Hi-de-Hi'. The hey day of holiday camps was in 50s & 60s and our day will be full of nostalgic music, entertainment, demonstrations, refreshments, and games of the time.
	War on the Line Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June 2012, on The Watercress Line Experience the sights and sounds of World War II life on a Hampshire railway. Civilian and military re-enactors, vehicles, air displays and much more.
	Cactus Brass Band Sunday 10 June 2012, from 2pm until 4pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton The Cactus Brass Band will be playing in the Public Gardens for your enjoyment as part of Alton Town Council's Summer Entertainment Programme. Free entry.
	Jane Austen Regency Week Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 June 2012, throughout Alton and surrounding area A series of events celebrating the time Jane spent in Chawton & Alton.
	Table Top Sale Saturday 23 June 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Eggar's School "Bi Band" Saturday 23 June 2012, from 3pm until 4.30pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton As part of their Summer Entertainment Programme in the Public Gardens, Alton Town Council proudly presents Eggar's School "Bi Band" who will be providing the entertainment this Saturday for all to enjoy. Free entry.
	Victorian Cricket Tournament Sunday 24 June 2012 at The Butts, Alton Charity Cricket Match on The Butts played in period dress. Plenty of fun for all the family. All day from 10am.
	Alton Horticultural Society Scarecrow Comp. Saturday 30 June 2012, from 10am until 12pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton An Alton in Bloom event for children 11 years and under. Scarecrows should be made using natural materials by the children themselves - a little help may be required to make the frame. Plants as prizes and a cup for the overall winner.
	Alton Horticultural Society Summer Show Saturday 30 June 2012, from 11.30am at the Assembly Rooms, Alton This is a Show for everyone and includes classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and photography. Special classes for children. Everyone welcome to participate.
	Come Dancing Saturday 30 June 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418

July 2012

	Alton Agricultural Show Sunday 1 July 2012 at Froyle Park Showground, Froyle Featuring Harbour pipes and Drums, The Tigers Motorcycle Display Team, The Flying Foxes Side Saddle Display Team, Tractor and Machinery Display, Grand Parade, Hampshire Hunt, Clinkard & Meon Valley Beagles and much more.
	U3A Choir Sunday 1 July 2012, from 2pm until 3pm, in the Public Gardens, Alton Alton Town Council welcomes the U3! Choir to the Public Gardens this afternoon as part of its Summer Entertainment Programme. Free entry.
	Craft Market Saturday 7 July 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 7 July 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Last Night of the Proms Saturday 7 July 2012, from 7.30 until 9.30pm (gates open 6pm), in the Public Gardens, Alton The prestigious "Last Night of the Proms" this year will be providing music befitting HM Diamond Jubilee as well as celebrating the hosting of The Olympics. Free to all and picnics openly encouraged! Retiring collection.
	Table Top Sale Saturday 14 July 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Alton Bus Rally and Running Day Sunday 15 July 2012 in Anstey Park, Alton One of Britain's biggest Bus Rallies & Running Days. Featuring a large display of Buses and Coaches of all shapes, sizes, eras and operating areas. Also includes Classic Cars, Lorries, Motorcycles, Vans, Emergency Services Vehicles and more.
	Come Dancing Saturday 21 July 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418

August 2012

	Craft Market Saturday 11 August 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 11 August 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Table Top Sale Saturday 18 August 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Come Dancing Saturday 18 August 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418
	Day Out With Thomas Saturday 18 until Monday 27 August 2012, on the Watercress Line, Hampshire Enjoy rides with ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’, ‘Diesel’, and ‘Toad’ the brake van, and look out for ‘Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller’. Travel all day on steam trains such as Henry the Green Engine or Daisy the diesel rail car.

September 2012

	Table Top Sale Saturday 1 September 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Autumn Steam Spectacular Friday 7 until Sunday 9 September 2012, on The Watercress Line A steam event not to be missed with special guest engines, intensive timetable and more.
	Craft Market Saturday 8 September 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 8 September 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Come Dancing Saturday 8 September 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418
	Alton Herald Classic Car Show Saturday 22 September 2012, from 10am, in the Town Centre, Alton
	Michelmass Fun Fair Friday 28 until Sunday 30 September 2012, on The Butts, Alton
	WordFest Saturday 29 September until Sunday 7 October 2012, at the Community Centre, Alton

October 2012

	Alton Art Society Annual Exhibition Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 October 2012, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Craft Market Saturday 13 October 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 13 October 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Table Top Sale Saturday 13 October 2012, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	An Evening with Nigel Ogden Saturday 13 October 2012, from 7.30pm, in the Alton Methodist Church, Alton Organist & Presenter of The Organist Entertains on BBC Radio 2. Enquiries 01420 82695.
	Woolovers Knitwear Sale Thursday 25 October 2012, from 10am until 4pm, in the Assembly Rooms, Alton
	Come Dancing Saturday 27 October 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418
	Meet Peppa Pig at the Watercress Line Monday 29 October until Friday 2 November 2012, on The Watercress Line Peppa visits the Watercress Line for the very first time. There will be colouring, DVD shows and facepainting available at Alresford Station.

November 2012

	Round Table Firework Display Saturday 3 November 2012, in Anstey Park, Alton
	Craft Market Saturday 10 November 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 10 November 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Walk the Line Saturday 10 November 2012, on The Watercress Line Sponsored walk of the Watercress Line. Dust off your walking boots and raise funds for the railway. Don't fret, trains will not be running.
	Holybourne Remembrance Service Saturday 10 November 2012, from 10.45am, in London Road, Holybourne
	Alton Remembrance Service Sunday 11 November 2012, from 10.45am, in Crown Hill, High Street, Alton
	Christmas Lights Switch-on Friday 23 November 2012, from 5.50pm, in the Market Square, Alton
	Come Dancing Saturday 24 November 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418

December 2012

	Santa Specials 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21-24 December 2012, on The Watercress Line The perfect way to start your festive season. See Santa onboard a steam train. Advance booking only.
	Yuletide Festival Sunday 2 December 2012, from 10am until 4pm, in the Town Centre, Alton
	Craft Market Saturday 8 December 2012, from 10am until 3pm, in the Market Square, Alton The Lions Club of Alton provides a well-established 'Craft Market' with a broad choice of high quality locally crafted products on offer and drawing visitors from all around the district.
	Hampshire Farmers' Market Saturday 8 December 2012, in the Town Centre, Alton Experience the taste of Hampshire with Hampshire Farmers Markets. Bringing real food, passionately produced to markets all year round throughout the county, making food come to life through a great experience.
	Come Dancing Saturday 22 December 2012, from 8pm until 11pm, at the Assembly Rooms, Alton 50/50 Dances Ballroom Latin and Social Sequence. Please bring along your own refreshments. Helping to raise funds for a Treloar Student. Raffle on the night. £5 admission. Contact Ysanne 01420 89418
	WWII Christmas Leave Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 December 2012, on The Watercress Line Experience the atmosphere of a WWII Christmas. Join civilian and military re-enactors in song, dance and festive merriment.