Saturday 16th
Dancing for Treloars Come dancing 50/50 dance, ballroom and Social Sequence. In the Newton Davis Hall, Treloar School Froyle, GU34 4JX between 7pm and 10pm. Bring your own refreshments please. £5 payable on the door.
Sunday 17th
Alton Bus Rally and Running Day This large event at Anstey Park in Alton is a great day out for the family. The ‘Rally’ features a large display of Buses and Coaches of all shapes and vintages. There is also a large display of other vehicles including Classic Cars, Lorries, Motorcycles and Vans as well as Emergency Services Vehicles. The ‘Running Day’ consists of a network of free bus services operating from Alton to surrounding villages and towns.
Saturday 23rd
Night with The Marx Brothers’ Band This large event at Anstey Park in Alton is a great day out for the family. The ‘Rally’ features a large display of Buses and Coaches of all shapes and vintages.
AUGUST EVENTS 29th
July - 2nd September
FREE Childrens Entertainment From 29th July until 2nd September, enjoy free entertainment in the Public Gardens (or in the Assembly Rooms if wet) every Friday from 2 - 3pm. Past acts have included magicians and story tellers. For more details visit
www.alton.gov.uk. or call Alton Town Council on 01420 83986
Saturday 6th
St Lawrence Church Furniture Sale Plenty of second hand furniture on sale today from 9am at the Parish Centre on Vicarage Hill. There will also be opportunities to buy bric-a-brac, books, crockery, glassware, books, videos, and CDs. Refreshments available. All proceeds to youth work in Alton. For donations and general enquiries, please contact Clare Allen on 01420 88951.
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Saturday 6th
- 14th
Day Out With Thomas These very popular ‘Days Out’ events on the Watercress Line draw visitors from far and wide to experience the thrills of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Pre-Booking is a must. For ticket prices and details visit
www.watercressline.co.uk.
Saturday 13th
Hampshire Farmers’ Market The High Street and Cross & Pillory Lane will be closed for the finest produce from Hampshire Farmers between 10am and 2pm.
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk.
Saturday 13th
Alton Craft Market Cross & Pillory Lane and the Market Square will be closed for this popular market of hand made arts and crafts from 10am.
www.altoncraftmarket.co.uk
Saturday 27th
Alton Sports Centre Summer Fayre Between 11am and 4pm, visit Alton Sports Centre for a petting zoo, market stalls, live band, fire service with engine, food. For just £2 per person you can take part in any activity (or all of them!) including the gym, swimming, racket sports, trampolining & Abseiling.
Monday 29th
Live on the Lawn Local bands strut their stuff in the Public Gardens for this popular and relaxing afternoon. 2pm till 8pm. See local press for more details.
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