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A Traditional 5 December 2017 - 1 January 2018 Written & Directed by James Barry Music by Simon Slater Illustrations by Mark Beech by Illustrations

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Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited. This production is an adaptation from the novel by J M Barrie WELCOME TO WINCHESTER

A MESSAGE FROM WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL our hearts and lives so that we can In the depths of winter, and in the darkest night, the be fi lled with love, joy and hope . bright lights of Christmas sparkle with hope for new life We warmly invite you to join in the and new hope . worship of the Cathedral, listed It’s a great privilege to celebrate my fi rst Christmas in in this booklet and hope that the Winchester, as Dean, and to share in off ering the joyful love and joy of the season will fi ll hospitality of the Cathedral and the Cathedral Close to your heart . so many people from across the region, and beyond . We hope that you will enjoy the Cathedral’s Christmas Market and Ice Rink . Any profi ts help us to conserve this At Christmas we remember a simple but precious truth, beautiful place, keeping it warm and open, and serving all that we can give or receive is love . The those who need our care . poet Christina Rossetti wrote, ‘What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb. If I May God bless you this Christmas, were a wise man, I would do my part. Yet what I can I The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, give him, give my heart.’ The Christ child asks for room in Dean of Winchester

THE MAYOR OF WINCHESTER You can’t miss it with its seasonal Welcome to our glorious old City of Winchester for this delights and the scent of mulled Christmas Season . The Cathedral bells call us together wine will be sure to draw you in . from near and far for a celebration, to come together in Diane and I will be carol singing peace and harmony . around Winchester, and look forward to meeting many of you . We have the most amazing historic high street, well You may even choose to join the served by our transportation links; there are chances to singing . In the meantime, I would like to wish everyone shop in local and national stores; Winchester has eating peace at this special time, and look forward to seeing choices aplenty, catering for all tastes; patisseries, coff ee you all out and about in the city with your families and shops, and great ‘choccy’ shops . friends . As the 818th Mayor of Winchester I wish you all a The spectacular Christmas Market is centred around the magical experience that is a Winchester Christmas . atmospheric Cathedral with the Ice Rink taking centre Cllr David McLean The Right Worshipful, stage – remember to book a slot early as it will be busy! the Mayor of Winchester

CHAIRMAN OF THE WINCHESTER BID Winchester off ers a fantastic range of places to eat and stay, too . With On behalf of all the businesses in Winchester, I would like bars, cafes and restaurants to cater to welcome you to the city and wish you a very merry for all tastes, you’ll be spoilt for Christmas and a relaxing and stress free festive period . choice for somewhere to eat and This year, Winchester BID will increase the already relax after a day’s shopping and extensive selection of , including the enjoying the Christmas Market and new ‘Welcome to Winchester’ display on City Road . We Ice Rink . hope you enjoy these new additions . The team at Winchester BID wish you all a very merry Over half of Winchester retailers are independent Christmas and a happy new year and we hope you visit businesses! Embark on an independent Christmas this Winchester again soon . year and treat your loved ones with unique gifts . Ken Macartney

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AT THE CATHEDRAL Lantern Parade Christmas and Twilight Thursday 30 November, 6.30pm Tower Tours Make your own lantern and join Monday 20 November – a fun family parade starting Saturday 16 December from the Cathedral and Various dates and times processing to the Outer Close . Full details are available on the Experience the best views of Cathedral website . Winchester and the Christmas Market and Ice Rink . Christmas Tours The Waynfl ete Singers: Cathedral Carol Concert cost £15 and include tea/ coff ee Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and a in the Refectory . Friday 15 December, 7pm Twilight Tours cost £20 and include Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm An evening of musical entertainment and mince pies in The Waynfl ete Singers’ annual featuring the Cathedral Choirs the Undercroft . Details from the Christmas concert features Bach’s hosted by BBC South Today's Sally Cathedral Box Offi ce . glorious Christmas Oratorio and his Taylor . Tickets from the Cathedral great sequence of seasonal cantatas, B o x O ffi c e. complete with jubilant choruses, Dickensian Christmas festive trumpets and heart-stirring arias . Tickets from £12 .50 . Saturday 16 December, 7.30pm

The Snowman Following last year’s success, The Sound Ensemble return to present Sunday 10 December their dramatised interpretation An afternoon and evening of Dickens’ A , performance of the world renowned interspersed with music and carols . animated Christmas classic ‘The Tickets £22, £20 & £17 . Snowman’, with live orchestral Britten’s Ceremony Of Carols music and performances by the Cathedral Choristers . Details from Friday 22 December, 1pm the Cathedral Box Offi ce Written for Christmas, this is one of Christmas Storytelling Britten’s most popular works . Christmas Market For Pre-Schoolers Performed by the Cathedral Opening Ceremony Choristers . Free admission, although Friday 15 December, Thursday 23 November, 6.30pm a retiring collection will be taken . 1 1 .30am – 12 noon Join us for the offi cial opening Hear the Christmas Story told with Tickets for all Cathedral events of the Christmas Market and Ice the help of props . No booking (unless specifi ed otherwise) are Rink and enjoy professional ice required . Cathedral admission from the Cathedral Box Offi ce skating displays along with the fees apply . on 01962 857 275 or online at blessing of the tree . www .winchester-cathedral .org .uk

6 www .christmasinwinchester .co .uk Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience Science

A magical Christmas experience with science! (and Santa) All-inclusive tickets include the Santa experience, Reindeer Round-up in Space elf-led planetarium show and entry to the Science Centre and elf trail. Book now: winchestersciencecentre.org 01962 863 791 CHRISTMAS MARKET

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe . Explore over 100 chalets filled with high quality exhibitors, hand-picked for their unique and exclusive products, and indulge in delicious food and drink . There’s a strong focus on British crafts, independent retailers and artisan festive foods . There is no charge for entry to the Christmas Market .

Monday 20 November – Open daily Friday 22 December Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 5.00pm Sunday – Wednesday 10am – 6pm Sundays, 12.30pm – 3.00pm Thursday – Saturday 10am – 7.30pm Experience the joy of Christmas at Winchester Cathedral whilst discovering almost 1,500 years of history . With a magnificent and traditional Christmas carol services, a visit to the Cathedral is not to be missed . An annual pass is only £8 for adults, with free admission for children under 16 visiting with family . See page 18 for details of the Cathedral’s Christmas services .

8 www .christmasinwinchester .co .uk ICE RINK Enjoy a skate on the famous Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink, spectacularly situated in the shadow of Winchester Cathedral and surrounded by the bustling Christmas Market . The clear roof guarantees a rain-free skate whatever the weather and fun skate aids make it an ideal rink for adults and children alike . Monday 20 November – Sunday 7 January Hour-long sessions (includes time for putting on skates) from 10am – 9pm (last admission 8pm).

Tickets £11.50 adult £9.50 student/senior £9.50 child aged 8–18 £6.95 child aged 4–7 £36.90 family (two adults and two children) Parties and Group Bookings £11.50 tiny tots sessions (10am Monday – Friday until 8 December for children age 4 and under . Celebrate in style in the Ice Rink Café Bar and Kitchen, The price is for one adult and one child) with reserved seating for 10–18 people booking any of Exclusive hire, school and group rates available. the combined skating and pre-bookable food and drink A selection of pre-bookable food and drink packages . For children’s parties, they can also provide packages for adults and children are also balloons, party bags and the all-important cake! The available on-line. Cathedral Refectory team can cater for larger groups, including those booking exclusive use of the rink, so Box Office whether you’re looking for a children’s party, drinks www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on reception or with entertainment, 01962 857 276 you’ll find it all at Winchester Cathedral . A ticket office is available next to the rink Groups of 10–18 should call the Cathedral Box from 20 November. Office on 01962 857 276. Larger groups should contact Lindsey at The Refectory on 01962 857 258. For group bookings, please contact the Box Office by phone.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Tourist Information Centre Charity Shop Winchester Guildhall, The Broadway, 26 October – 16 December, Winchester SO23 9GH 10am – 4pm, Monday – Saturday www.visitwinchester.co.uk Tourist Information Centre [email protected] 01962 840 500 A volunteer-run pop up shop @King_Alf stocking Christmas cards from over Irving Berlin's White Christmas facebook .com/KingAlfWinchester 50 charities . 15 – 18 November, 7.30pm Theatre Royal

Performed by Winchester's very own award-winning theatre company, Winchester Musicals and Opera Society .

Perfect for all the family, full of song, dance and comedy, including the songs Happy Holidays, I Love a Piano, Sisters and of course, White Christmas . A great start to the festive season . Also a matinee on Saturday afternoon .

Tickets from £15 from Theatre Royal Box Offi ce: 01962 840440 www.wmos.org.uk www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Christmas City Highlights

Saturday 18 November – Saturday 16 December Monday to Friday 2.00pm Saturday 11.00am and 2.00pm Sundays no tour CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Enjoy a City walking tour with a Thursday 16 November from 4.30pm, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH seasonal fl avour . Tickets £5 adults, accompanied children free, can be An evening of entertainment hosted by Heart FM . Expect live music, bought on the day from: dancers and the big moment the Christmas lights are fi rst switched on, Tourist Information Centre, illuminating the city ready for Christmas . For more information call The Guildhall: 01962 840500 01962 841000 or visit www.winchesterbid.co.uk [email protected]

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Baroque Music for and Christmas

Saturday 25 November, 7.30pm St Cross Church, Winchester

In the beautiful setting of St Cross Church the Ashton Singers, with period instruments, present a programme of Baroque music for Advent and the Christmas period . Tickets: £15 available from the Cathedral Box Office: 01962 857275, www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk or from Jan Brook: 01962 714030, [email protected], www.ashtonsingers.co.uk

Stir-Up Sunday Baking Demonstration

Sunday 26 November, 11am – 3pm Winchester City Mill Christmas At Marwell In Victorian times, families would Saturday 18 November to Sunday 24 December gather together in the kitchen of Make your family’s Christmas magical and experience an enchanted their homes five weeks before Christmas at Marwell Zoo . Begin your journey in the magical winter forest Christmas – the last Sunday before and enjoy some festive refreshments, be charmed by Mother Christmas Advent – to mix and steam Christmas as she reads The in the fairy glen . Create your own Christmas puddings . This became known as Eve plate in the elves workshop . Meet and receive a Stir-up Sunday . At Winchester City wonderful gift before posing for a family photo . Tickets: prices vary . Mill, they are keeping the tradition Visit www.marwell.org.uk for information and to book . alive and holding a Stir-up Sunday baking demonstration . You can find out how to make a variety of fruity Woolly Hat Fair Presents Fondly Imagined puddings, make a wish as you stir Friday 20 November – Sunday 22 December and then return to the Christmas Various dates and times baking demonstrations to sample the delicious results . Pick up a recipe The hugely successful Woolly Hat Fair returns! A festive celebration in the card, buy some freshly ground Mill spirit of the summer Outdoor Arts festival, Hat Fair . Magical moments will be flour and have a go at making a created throughout Winchester city centre as chosen windows come to life pudding yourself when you get home . with live performance and art . What's YOUR fondly imagined Christmas? Information: 01962 870057 Tickets: FREE . www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Check hatfair.co.uk for details winchestercitymill

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The Watercress Line: Santa Specials

Throughout December, The Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, Santa And The Elves Christmas Experience Hampshire SO24 9JG and Reindeer Round-Up In Space Travel on a magical steam train Selected dates from 1 – 23 December 2017 with music and Christmas merriment . Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Enjoy a glass of wine, mince pie SANTA AND THE ELVES CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE or man whilst Santa A special portal has been discovered at Winchester Science Centre visits you in your seat with a which leads directly to the North Pole . Santa’s elves invite children special gift . and their families to visit the Elf Invention Studio to see the Master Elf Tickets £10 – £18 from the experimenting with the colours of Christmas (with plenty of science, Watercress Line, 01962 733810, whizzes and bangs) and meet Santa at his home and take part in a www.watercressline.co.uk science-themed toy-making workshop . All-inclusive tickets include entry to the Science Centre, the Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience and Reindeer Roundup in Space.

REINDEER ROUND-UP IN SPACE Santa’s elves have been left in charge of the reindeer but they’ve gone missing . This live, elf-led planetarium show, includes plenty of audience participation and a flight through the Solar System to search for the seven, sleigh-pulling reindeer, which will ultimately help Santa deliver gifts across the world on . This show is included in the Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience or can be booked as a standalone event.

Visit www.winchestersciencecentre.org for full details and to book .

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Peter Pan

5 December 2017 To 1 January 2018 Theatre Royal Winchester

Do you believe in fairies? Then take the second on the right and straight on till morning for this traditional panto version of J M Barrie's Peter Pan . Join Peter, Captain Hook, Wendy and The Lost Boys for a Charity Santa Fun Run swashbuckling adventure of fairy Sunday 3 December, assemble from 8.30am at The Guildhall, dust, pirates and a ticking crocodile . The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH; race starts 9.30am Enjoy laughs aplenty with live music, This annual family Fun Run in aid of hospices, Naomi House & Jacksplace, fl ying and audience participation . is the jolliest jog around! Walk, jog or run 5km around the city centre in You're sure to get hooked on this the free Santa Suit you get with registration . Entry costs £16 (adults) and spectacular family pantomime! £12 (children) . Tickets: Various prices from Theatre For more information and to book call 01962 760060 or visit Royal Box Offi ce – 01962 840440 www.naomihouse.org.uk www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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Christmas Inspired Baking Demonstrations Brendoncare Christmas Concert: All Bells In Paradise Sunday 10 & Sat 16 December from 11am to 3pm Winchester City Mill Sunday 10 December, 6.30pm Winchester College Chapel Step into the warmth of Winchester City Mill’s kitchen for some festive baking . From buttery mince pies, A feast of seasonal music across fi ve centuries, cakes and festive bread, fi nd all your favourite bakes performed by the highly regarded Winchester here . Learn how to make seasonal treats using delicious Consort, conducted by Barry Rose OBE, in support stoneground wholemeal fl our . Take away a Christmas of Brendoncare . Celebration Cake recipe card to try out at home . Tickets: £12 .50, available from the Cathedral Box Offi ce: Free after admission . Information: 01962 870057 01962 857275, www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winchestercitymill

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Christmas At Abbey House

Wednesday 13 December, 2.30pm

Take a seasonal tour inside the Mayor’s official residence and finish with a glass of mulled wine and mince pies

Tickets £8 .50 (adults only) in advance from Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall: 01962 840500 [email protected]

Alder Valley Brass Christmas Carols

Saturday 16 December, from 12 noon – 3pm, Winchester City Mill Santa's Christmas Wish

Alder Valley Brass is bringing the cheery sounds of Monday 18 December at 1pm & 4pm, Theatre Royal Christmas to the Mill’s courtyard and a chance for A festive musical adventure and interactive everyone to join in with favourite carols . There will be family show! warming mince pies and mulled wine on offer to keep energy levels topped right up . This event is free Featuring favourites such as Rudolph the Red- of charge . Nosed Reindeer, , We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more! Information: 01962 870057 nationaltrust.org.uk/winchestercitymill Recommended age: 2–7 years Meet Father Christmas at his home in the North Pole and every child will receive a special present after the We hope you enjoy your visit to most Christmassy Christmas show ever! Winchester this Christmas! Tickets £11, £42 for family of four (at least 1 adult To plan your perfect Christmas in and 1 child)

Winchester please visit Theatre Royal Box Office: 01962 840440 www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

16 www .christmasinwinchester .co .uk ICE CAFE Enjoy a hot chocolate and a cookie or our new blueberry mulled wine with a mince pie at the stunning new Ice Cafe! Indulge with a glass of prosecco and canapes or treat yourself to a beer with cinnamon popcorn and honey roasted mixed nuts . Exclusive pre-bookable ice skating food and drink packages available online at www winchester-cathedral. .org .uk

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Advent Procession Prayer and collection for the Britten’s Ceremony of Carols Saturday 2 December at 6.30pm Children’s Society . All welcome . Friday 22 December, 1pm

A service of seasonal readings and Cathedral Carol Services See page 6 for details . music by candlelight, moving from Monday 18, Wednesday 20 and Family Service darkness to light . Thursday 21 December, 6.30pm Saturday 23 December, 11am & 3pm Advent Sunday A wonderful service filled with Children are encouraged to dress as Sunday 3 December beautiful music sung by the characters from the Christmas story Cathedral Choir . The first service 8am Holy Communion and, for those that wish, join together is ticketed, with priority booking 10am Sung Eucharist at the front of the nave during the for the Cathedral Community, 3.30pm Choral Evensong service . Prayer and collection for the any remaining tickets will be Children’s Society . Service for available via the Cathedral Box Children’s Church Office from 20 November . The Christmas Eve Sunday 10 December, 11am second and third service are not Sunday 24 December ticketed and all are welcome . Each The Cathedral invites children from 8am Holy Communion service is followed by a Christmas years 1–7, accompanied by carer/ 10am Sung Eucharist candlelit supper in The Refectory . family, to the Wessex Learning Centre 3.30pm Carols with Blessing Supper Tickets: £33 .50 (tbc ). per for registration (10 .45am), activities of the Crib person for a three course meal and an Advent children’s service to 5pm Said Evening Prayer including a guaranteed seat at the celebrate the hope in the coming of carol service, available from the Christ . For further information Christmas Day Cathedral Box Office online contact childrenschurch@winchester- 8am Holy Communion www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/ cathedral.org.uk 10am Choral Mattins whats-on or call 01962 857275 11.15am Sung Eucharist A Christmas Celebration – 3.30pm Choral Evensong Family Carol Services Sunday 10 and Sunday 17 December, 3.30pm

Family-friendly afternoon carol services . Visitors to the Cathedral’s Christmas Market and Ice Rink are Winchester Cathedral Box Office especially welcome . Congregational www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk carols led by the Cathedral Choir . 01962 857 275

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All Saints, Highcliffe St Andrew’s, Owslebury 24 December 5pm Messy Christingle 10 December 4pm Christingle 25 December 10am Christmas Day Service 17 December 6pm Carol Service 24 December 9pm Christmas Eve Christ Church, Christchurch Road Night Communion 17 December 4.30pm Carols by Candlelight 25 December 11am Christmas Day Communion 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight St Barnabas Church, Weeke 24 December 4pm Messy Nativity 22 December 6pm Community Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Communion 24 December 4pm Crib/Christingle Service 25 December 10am Christmas Day Celebration 24 December 11.30pm Colden Common, Methodist Church, 25 December 10am All Age Family Service 17 December 4pm Village Carol Service St Bartholomew’s, King Alfred Place Holy Trinity, Colden Common 10 December 4pm Christingle 24 December 3.30pm Christingle 17 December 6pm Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass 24 December 5pm Nativity Crib Service 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Eucharist for Families with Carols 11.30pm Midnight Mass Holy Trinity, Middle Brook Street 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Family 22 December 4pm Family Carols, Mulled Wine Communion and Mince Pies St Catherine’s, Littleton 24 December 7pm First Mass of Christmas 17 December 6pm Carol Service 25 December 10.30am Family Eucharist 24 December 4pm Crib Service 25 December 10am Family Communion Hope Church, Middle Brook Street 10 December 10am All Age Christmas Morning St Cross, St Cross Road 10 December 3pm HOPE Life Carols & Crumpets 17 December 5.30pm Carol Service 17 December 6pm Evening Carols 24 December 4pm Crib Service 24 December 10am A Celebration of Christmas 11.30pm Midnight Mass 25 December 8am Holy Communion Level.10 Church 9.30am Sung Eucharist 10 December 5pm Christmas Carol Service St Gregory’s Church, Alresford 24 December 11pm Christmas Eve 24 December 8.30pm Midnight Mass Night Service (with carols from 8pm) Morestead Church of England 25 December 11.00am Christmas Day Mass 17 December 11am Carol Service St John the Baptist 25 December 9.30am Communion with Carols 17 December 7.30pm Concert of St Andrew’s, Chilcomb with Winchester College 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass 24 December 4pm Carols at the Crib 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Eucharist

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St Lawrence, The Square St Mary-the-Less, Chibolton 3 December 10am Advent Sunday 17 December 4pm Carol Service Parish Communion 24 December 4pm Crib Service 17 December 6pm Carol Service 11.15pm Midnight Service 24 December 3.30pm Nativity Crib Service 25 December 10am Family Service for Families 25 December 10am Christmas Day St Matthew’s, Stockbridge Road Parish Communion 25 December 8 am Holy Communion 11.15 am Holy Communion with Carols St. Luke's, Stanmore 17 December 2pm All Age Christmas Party St Paul’s, St Paul’s Hill 5pm Celebration with Blessing the 10 December 5pm Christingle Service Crib and Community Carols 16 December 6.30pm Carol Service (not suitable 24 December 5pm Family Crib Service for young children) 25 December 9.30pm Sung Eucharist with Carols 21 December 9.30am Under-fives’ Christmas St Mark’s, Oliver’s Battery Celebration 17 December 10.30pm Family Carol Service for all 22 December 10am Animal Nativity (outside) 24 December 5pm Community Crib Service 24 December 3.30pm Nativity Service 9.30pm Eve of Christmas 24 December 11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist said Eucharist 25 December 9.30 am Family Communion 25 December 8am Said Eucharist St. Peter’s Church, Jewry Street St Mary’s, Crawley 24 December 5.30pm First Mass of Christmas 17 December 6pm Carol Service 10.30pm Midnight Mass 24 December 4.30pm Posada Service (with carols from 10pm) 25 December 8am Holy Communion 25 December 8.00am Christmas Day Mass 25 December 10am Family Service with Nativity 10.30am Christmas Day Mass Play by the Sunday School St. Stephen’s Church, Oliver’s Battery St Mary’s, King's Worthy 24 December 5.30pm First Mass of Christmas 15 December 6pm A King's Worthy Christmas at 25 December 9.15am Christmas Day Mass the Chapel Hall St Stephen’s, Sparsholt with Lainston 17 December 6pm Nine Lessons & Carols 10 December 6pm Carol Service 24 December 3.30pm Posada/Crib Service 24 December 4pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Communion 11.30pm Midnight Service 25 December 10am Christmas Day All 25 December 10am Family Service Age Worship St Mary’s, Twyford St Swithun’s, Headbourne Worthy 17 December 6pm Carol Service 17 December 10am Carol Service 24 December 5.30pm Christingle 25 December 10am Christmas Day Communion 11.30pm Midnight Mass 25 December 11am Christmas Day Eucharist St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass

St Thomas More’s, Stockbridge 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass

20 www .christmasinwinchester .co .uk United Church, Jewry Street 3 December 4pm Christingle & Afternoon Tea 10 December 10.30am All-Age Nativity Service 17 December 6.30pm Carol Service 18 December 3.30pm Kids 'Dress-Up' Nativity Service 25 December 10.00am Christmas Day All-Age Worship Vineyard Church, Winchester 10 December 6.30pm Carol Service 16 December 4.30pm Christmas Messy Church for all ages 24 December 10.30am provisional All Age Service 6.30pm Christmas Reflection and Carols 25 December 10.30am All Age Service Weeke Methodist Church, Weeke 10 December 6.30pm Community Carols with the Mayor of Winchester 14 December 7.30pm Music for Christmas with Winchester Sings Community Choir 17 December 10.30am Nativity Service 6.30pm Carols at Christmas 22 December 6.00pm Ecumenical Carols on The Green 24 December 10.30am Christmas Eve Service THE GUILDHALL 11.30pm Christmas Eve Communion 24—25 NOVEMBER 2017 at St Barnabas Church USE THE DISCOUNT CODE: 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Service WFW2017XMAS Winchester Baptist Church, City Road TO SAVE £5 OFF FULL PRICE TICKETS 17 December 6:30pm Carols by Candlelight THEWINEFESTIVAL.CO.UK 24 December 10am Reflections on the Wise Men 3:30pm Messy Nativity (Families & Children) 25 December 10am Christmas Family Worship Winchester Evangelical Church St Catherine’s Road, Highcliffe 24 December 11am Christmas Eve Service 24 December 4pm Carol Service 25 December 10am Christmas Morning Service REFECTORY TOILETS 105 106 107 104 103 108 CITY 105 106 102 109 CENTRE BOX 104 107 GIFT OFFICE 103 108 SHOP 102 109 CITCENTRYE 20 NOVEMBER – 22 DECEMBER ENTRANCE

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ENTRANCE CHRISTMAS MARKET DIRECTORY

1 | JUST STARS 19 | STEVE WILSON WEAVING 30 | CLAIRE TARLING 45 | SMOOTHIE CANDLES www.juststars.eu www.stevewilsonweaving.com www.clairetarling.com www.smoothiecandles.com 2 | POLLYFIELDS 07989 539 010 31 | HOP SKIP AND FLUTTER 07871 034 465 www.pollyfi elds.co.uk 20 | MARMALADE SKIES www.hopskipandfl utter.co.uk 46 | THE POTTING SHED 07836 511611 marmaladeskiesdesigns@ www.pottingshedonline.co.uk gmail.com 32 | ANNAFALCKE (1ST HALF) 3 | POM (1ST HALF) www.annafalcke.com 07944 968 726 07719 956435 [email protected] 01179 049 698 47 | JOKANNES TRADING 01225 777 749 21 | THE OIL HUT 32 | TREGEAR POTTERY [email protected] 3 | GLOVER AND SMITH www.theoilhut.co.uk 01252 820 224 01884 561366 (2ND HALF) (2ND HALF) www.tregearpottery.co.uk 48 | KCCRYSTALS www.gloverandsmith.co.uk 21A | GLASS REFORM 01983 731 523 www.kccrystals.biz 01722 741 096 www.glassreform.co.uk 33 | HUTCHINGS & BRANT 01202 873 126 4 | TINKLERTASTIC 01271 267 110 / 07833 232 225 (1ST HALF) 49 | PEGASUS DESIGN www.tinklertastic.co.uk 21B | DOUGLAS HADDOW [email protected] [email protected] 07762 928 771 WATERCOLOURS 33 | BLISSIMORE DESIGNS 50 | SILVER AND SAND 5 | CASHMERES OF SCOTLAND (2ND HALF) (2ND HALF) www.silverandsand.co.uk www.cashmeres-of-scotland.co [email protected] www.blissimoredesigns.com 01271 867 140 01835 863306 02083 601 486 01264 351 515 51 | LOREM 6 | MATICO 22 | MAXINE JONES SILVER 34 | MOONLIGHTING www.loremcare.co.uk [email protected] (1ST HALF) www.mouseandmoon.com 0845 62 56736 07792 081 659 www.maxinejonessilver.co.uk 02380 769443 35 | MAIDEN DORSET 52 | SMASHING INTERIORS 7 | WILD WOOL www.maidendorset.co.uk www.smashinginteriors.com [email protected] 22 | SALLY WILCOX JEWELLERY 01305 458 688 07723 588284 8 | DEBUSSIE BOUTIQUE (2ND HALF) www.sallywilcox.co.uk 36 | STUDIOZO (1ST HALF) 53 | LET IT SNOW [email protected] www.studiozo.co.uk www.lovelysnow.co.uk 07854 865 855 07887 795 998 07795 476960 07435 983376 9 | THE CONTEMPORARY HOME 23 | KORU ARTS (1ST HALF) www.koruarts.co.uk 36 | TWINKLING HEARTS 54 | FAIRY TALE www.TCH.NET Stores.ebay.co.uk/bouncypuppets 07447 406 426 JEWELLERY (2ND HALF) 02392 469400 www.twinklinghearts.co.uk 55 | RUSTIC RUDOLPH 10 | WOOD LIKE TO PLAY 23 | GLASS RELIEF (2ND HALF) 07902 107317 [email protected] www.glassrelief.co.uk www.woodliketoplay.co.uk 07770 997 695 07910 939451 37 | BOARD N BREAD 01785 813 014 www.boardnbread.co.uk 56 | JARDIN DE FRANCE 11 | ANNABEL CHAFFER 23A | THE JEWELLERY STOP 07775 862 442 www.jardin-defrance.com COLLECTION www.thejewellerystop.com 01214 444 449 38 | ORIGINAL APPLE BOX 57 | CHARITY CHALET www.annabelchaff er.co.uk www.originalapplebox.co.uk 08707 300 888 24 | KATE OF KENSINGTON 58 | FRENCH CREPES FROM 39 | INKA FABRIC BRITTANY 12 | ROSA BOUTIQUE (1ST HALF) www.inkafabric.co.uk www.kateofkensington.com [email protected] 07786 545666 59 | THE FRENCH COMTE 07725 359468 02070 961058 www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 40 | BERGS DESIGNS 07768 032 545 13 | THE OLD VINE 24 | DOKBLOK (2ND HALF) www.bergsvintagebags.com www.dokblok.co.uk 60 | KOUBER KUSSE-CHOCOLATE www.oldvinewinchester.com 41 | JO DOWNS HANDMADE 01962 854 616 25 | CRISTIANE FISCHER KISSES GLASS (1ST HALF) www.wearepineapple.co.uk 14 | SILKWOOD TRADERS JEWELLERY (2ND HALF) [email protected] www.facebook.com/ 01483 800 846 www.silkwoodtraders.com 01566 779 779 01736 600258 cristianefi scherjewellerypage 61 | GODMINSTER (1ST HALF) 26 | CHURCHES TOGETHER 41 | LINDA ROWE GLASS www.godminster.com 15 | WILD AT HEART (2ND HALF) 01749 813 733 www.bewildatheart.co.uk MISSION CHALET www.Lindarowe.co.uk 01684 592 921 27 | SAINT ELIZABETH CONVENT 07752 952 852 61 | THE GREAT BRITISH www.obitel-minsk.com CHEESE CO (2ND HALF) 16 | IT’S MY BAG! 42 | VICTORIA & K www.thegreatbritish- www.itsmybagonline.co.uk 28 | POTNOTCH www.victoriaandk.co.uk cheesecompany.co.uk 07747 162 811 www.potnotch.co.uk 43 | BURROW & HIDE 01270 350 045 17 | ALPACA SOL 29 | SCENTERED (1ST HALF) www.burrowandhide.com www.alpacasol.com www.scentered.me 62 | THE WILTSHIRE CHILLI FARM 02381 221 486 www.fearlessfl avour.co.uk 18 | SELBORNE POTTERY 29 | ASH & HOLLY (2ND HALF) 44 | CLOVER NORTON 07870 377867 www.selbornepottery.co.uk www.ashandholly.com www.synergyjewellery.co.uk 01420 511 413 63 | THE FRENCH COMTE 07412 541449 www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 07768 032 545

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64 | LA MAISON 80 | MORRISON & MACKAY 92 | INKITA 108 | FAIRYGOODIES – THE DES SAUCISSONS WHISKY LTD (1ST HALF) www.inkita.co.uk FAIRY FAMILY [email protected] www.mandmwhisky.co.uk 93 | GEMANI GAMES www.fairygoodies.co.uk 0033 6227 43984 81 | MILLSTONE AND PUZZLES 01225 812 101 65 | THE CHERRY TREE www.millstonemills.com www.gemanigames.com 109 | TOM CRITCHLEY www.cherrytreepreserves.co.uk 01285 821 297 02392 525 602 [email protected] 02381 222 84 82 | COASTING (1ST HALF) 94 | CATHEDRAL FUDGE 07785 995 349 66 | TURQUISE DREAM (1ST HALF) [email protected] www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk C1 | DOWNTON BREWERY [email protected] 82 | TIME FOR DESIGN (2ND HALF) 95 | CATHEDRAL DECORATIONS www.downtonbrewery.com 07472 008666 www.heatproofstands.co.uk www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk C2–C6 | WINCHESTER 66 | FAITHFULL’S QUALITY 07903 062 917 96 | CHI-AFRICA COSTERMONGERS BAKING (2ND HALF) 83 | FLINT AND FLAME www.chiafrica.com [email protected] www.faithfullsqualitybaking.co.uk www.flintandflame.co.uk 01559 362291 97 | PHOENIX TRADING 01403 740 230 (1ST HALF) 67 | THE GOURMET GRILLED 84 | PIEROTH LTD www.sarahlovescards.co.uk CHEESE COMPANY www.pieroth.co.uk 01202 823 330 www.gourmetgrilledcheese.co.uk 01582 456 265 97 | TUMI CRAFTS (2ND HALF) 68 | CATHEDRAL CATERING- 85 | M AND M HANDCRAFTED www.tumicrafts.com BRATWURST POTTERY (1ST HALF) www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk 98 | ATLAS [email protected] www.atlaslondon.co.uk 69 | THE SALT HOUSE 01981 294088 020 8672 2254 www.wearepineapple.co.uk 85 | HOGBEN POTTER (2ND HALF) 01483 800 846 99 | SPOTTED COW CREATIONS www.janehogbenterracotta.co.uk (1ST HALF) 70 | FLAPPING JACKS YUMMY 01753 882 364 www.spottedcoecreations.co.uk VEGGIE TREATS 86 | MY LITTLE DUCKLING 07754 595815 www.flappingjacks.co.uk (1ST HALF) 07920 584530 99 | THE LEATHERWORKER www.mylittleduckling.co.uk (2ND HALF) 71 | THE ORIGINAL EDINBURGH 07766 541862 www.theleatherworker.com MEAD COMPANY LIMITED 86 | PEACE OF AFRIKA (2ND HALF) 01217 784 254 [email protected] www.peaceofafrika.co.uk 100 | GLENALMOND 72 | MAD LOU PUBLISHING LTD 01454 604060 TWEED COMPANY www.madloupublishing.co.uk 87 | SOLINE BAGS (1ST HALF) www.glenalmond.com 01730 268 697 www.facebook.com/Soline- 01738 880 322 73 | MOORWISHES Bags-547843158698002/ 101 | HEYLAND & WHITTLE www.moorwishes.com 01189 776611 www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk 01822 615430 87 | JOYA (2ND HALF) 01293 525 825 74 | RHIAN JOHN PAINTINGS www.joyaonline.co.uk 102 | WAPPA www.RhianJohn.com 01453 297445 [email protected] 07827 966 811 88 | ALEXANDER INTERIORS 07807 526 999 75 | PURE SPAIN www.alexanderinteriors.co.uk 103 | PAT DE CHAT www.purespain.co.uk 02081 449 976 [email protected] 01305 458 166 89 | AMICA ACCESSORIES 07964 540908 76 | DRINKS IN TUBE (1ST HALF) (1ST HALF) 104 | IMAGINATION www.drinksintube.co.uk www.amicaaccessories.com CHOCOLATES 76 | PINKSTER GUN (2ND HALF) 01179 731780 www.imaginationchocolates.com [email protected] 89 | PORCUPINE ACCESSORIES 105 | CURRY SAUCE CO EXHIBITOR DATES 01763 849739 (2ND HALF) www.currysauce.com www.porcupinepress.co.uk 1ST HALF 77 | THE GREAT BRITISH BEE CO 106 | ELLIE & BEA (1ST HALF) 20 November – www.greatbritishbeeco.com 07989 978231 www.ellieandbea.co.uk 5 December 78 | FINDEFUSHS 90 | THE NUTCRACKER 01420 221 138 [email protected] www.artisticpolishpottery.co.uk 107 | CLINTON BANBURY 2ND HALF 07914 343 435 91 | DREAM BLUE TRADING ILLUSTRATION 6–22 December 79 | WINCHESTER DISTILLERY COMPANY www.clintonbanbury.com www.winchesterdistillery.co.uk www.dreamblue.co.uk 01789 773 526 01962 920290 07970 678 926 All other traders will exhibit from 20 November – 22 December

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Winchester is a beautiful city at any time of Each Christmas, Winchester BID adds more lights to the year, but at Christmas time it becomes the city, or upgrades existing lights, meaning that the Christmas lights get better and better each year . magical. With a cathedral backdrop and a The grand Christmas tree displayed in the High Street traditional Christmas market, the festive is also organised by the BID and is chosen by the team fever is instantly injected to anybody in summer! visiting. And with even more lights this Shopping in Winchester is particularly good at Christmas year, the city centre is looking particularly time . Did you know that over half of retailers in the city dazzling. Did you see the new “Welcome to are independent? This means that you’ll be able to fi nd the perfect, individual gifts for all your friends and family . Winchester” display on City Road? Or the new lights on St Thomas St and Kings Walk? Look out for Winchester BID’s advent video series, where the team will be visiting diff erent businesses to showcase their Christmas gifting ideas and off ers . These daily snippets will be available on Winchester BID’s Facebook page and they’ve been designed to inspire your Christmas shopping and reveal some hidden shopping locations .

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Don’t let parking cause you a headache this Christmas . The Park Winchester app will show you exactly which Winchester car parks have spaces and which are full, all in real time . It also has a handy map function, useful for new visitors to the city . The app is available for free on Apple and Android devices, just search“Park Winchester” .

The BID and Winchester City Council have match- funded Park and Ride services on Sundays over the festive period . These additional services have been implemented to offer shoppers and visitors another option for parking in the city over the festive period and to help ease festive congestion .

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www .christmasinwinchester .co .uk 27 CHRISTMAS GIFTS Searching for ideas for Christmas gifts? Then look no further than the Gift Shop at Winchester Cathedral.

Discover our exciting festive range with a selection of decorations and Christmas gifts inspired by the wonderful story of the Nativity and the cathedral itself . From bespoke Christmas tree decorations to Advent calendars, you’ll find plenty of unique gifts for family and friends . Also available online at www winchester-cathedral. .org .uk TRAVEL & PARKING TRAVEL & PARKING To get the most out of your visit to Winchester this Christmas we advise travelling by public transport .

ROAD PARKING Conveniently located just off the M3 (Junctions 9, 10 Park & Ride: Winchester operates a Park & Ride system & 11) from London (1 hour 30 minutes) and Southampton which is easily accessible from the M3 motorway and (20 minutes), the A34 from Newbury (35 minutes)/ provides frequent bus services to all main areas of Oxford (1 hour), and the A30 from Salisbury (40 minutes) . Winchester . East Winchester (St Catherine’s and Barfield) Park & Ride is located off junction 10, less than 1 mile from the City Centre . South Winchester Park & Ride is located RAIL off junction 11 . Bus services operate from Monday to Winchester is just under an hour by direct train from Saturday from 6 .25am to 8 .30pm . A free Christmas Sunday Waterloo and is easily and quickly accessible from shuttle is provided from St Catherine’s Barfield and South the following destinations: Basingstoke: 20 minutes, Winchester P&Rs to The Broadway from 20 November Birmingham: 2 hours 20 minutes, Southampton: until 22 December, 9 .00am – 6 .30pm . Car parking and bus 20 minutes, Poole: 1 hour 5 minutes, Bournemouth: travel costs £3 per car, or £2 .50 after 10:30am (Monday 50 minutes, Portsmouth: 1 hour, Brockenhurst (for the to Friday only) . For further information please visit New Forest): 30 minutes www.winchester.gov.uk/parkandride or contact Parking Services on 01962 848 346 . COACH A coach drop off point is located in the Broadway, City Centre: We advise all visitors to Winchester to use opposite the Guildhall and Tourist Information Centre . the Park & Ride as it is the easiest way to visit Winchester Coach parking is available in Worthy Lane . Additional if you are unsure about the one-way system . Limited city coach parking is being provided by Winchester City centre car parks are available and are signposted from Council for coaches visiting the Christmas Market . Tour all routes into Winchester . All city centre car parks are operators and group organisers visiting the Christmas within easy walking distance from Winchester Cathedral . Market are asked to book via the Cathedral’s Visitor For more information about City Centre parking please Services Team on 01962 857 225 or email visits@ visit www.winchester.gov.uk/parking or contact winchester-cathedral.org.uk . The Cathedral offers a ‘meet Parking Services on 01962 848 346 . and greet’ service for groups and can assist in arranging entry and tours of the Cathedral and refreshments . SHOPMOBILITY

Manual and powered wheelchairs and battery- Winchester Tourism can also provide assistance for powered scooters are available for hire by anyone with groups visiting Winchester, from building itineraries to mobility difficulties from the upper parking level of the assistance with places to stay, call 01962 840 500 Brooks Shopping Centre . Book a vehicle in advance by or email [email protected] . phoning 01962 842 626 .

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Returning from 5 – 9 September 2018 with a stunning array of fl ower arrangements inspired by the magnifi cent 12th-century Winchester Bible . CITY MAP Tickets available in the new year . To enquire about group bookings please email: visits@winchester-cathedral .org .uk

www .winchester-cathedral .org .uk GET YOUR SKATES ON! Ice Rink tickets available from the Cathedral Box Office 01962 857 276 www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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