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A MESSAGE FROM TH E MAYOR CHAIRMAN OF THE WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL OF WINCHESTER WINCHESTER BID

Christmas at Winchester Cathedral is As Mayor and first citizen of Winchester is a stunning city such a special time . We look forward Winchester, it is my privilege to all year round, but at Christmas to welcoming you to the festive and welcome you to this wonderful city it is even more beautiful, with joyful atmosphere of the Christmas during the festive season as its historic cityscape adorned Market and Ice Rink and to our we celebrate Christmas in many with twinkling lights and mini Cathedral services and events: to different ways . Christmas trees decorating the carols and feasting, to processions businesses . The usual vibrancy is enhanced by and nativity plays, to the awesome our Christmas Market and covered The festive period is the perfect grandeur of the Cathedral nave and Ice Rink held in both the Inner and time to explore Winchester; to the birth of a baby . Outer Closes – a treat to be savoured . why not spend a day exploring Christmas is a time when most of us Visit the many independent and the city’s side streets which are take pleasure in traditions of food, different shops and restaurants, not packed full of hidden treasures of stories and of giving and receiving only in the High Street but in side – independent retailers and a gifts . At the heart of all of this is the streets as well . variety of cafés and restaurants . precious and simple gift of new life . Especially at Christmastide, spend Enjoy some ice skating, or A child is born who is God’s own Son time in the Cathedral where a warm browsing in the Cathedral – and everything changes . The infinite welcome awaits you for services and Christmas Market, followed by becomes an infant . concerts . To leave Winchester without a guided tour of our historic At the heart of the universe is love . seeing inside this exceptional place city and a visit to one of The greatest gift of all . would be to miss one of the great our many museums, perfect cathedrals of the world . for keeping the children From everyone at Winchester entertained while you stock up Cathedral, we wish you a very On behalf of all residents of the wider on Christmas goodies . happy Christmas and hope that the Winchester district, may I take this Cathedral can be part of your festive opportunity to extend to you and So, from the team and Board of tradition and that you will return those you love every good wish for Winchester BID, we wish you all each year . Christmas 2018 and the New Year 2019 . a very merry Christmas, a happy New Year and a safe The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Frank Pearson, and enjoyable trip to Winchester Dean of Winchester Mayor of Winchester this Christmas .

Ken Macartney Chairman of the Winchester Business Improvement District

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AT THE CATHEDRAL Waynflete Singers: A Christmas Fanfare Christmas and Twilight Tower Tours Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm

Saturday 17 November – A joyous celebration of the season in Lantern Parade Monday 17 December which Handel's exultant Coronation Thursday 29 November, 6.30pm Various dates and times Anthems are joined by Gabrieli's mighty Canzonas for brass and John Make your own lantern with Bella Experience the best views of Rutter's Gloria, a modern classic . Crafts and join a fun family parade Winchester and the Christmas Market Tickets from £12 .50 . starting from the Cathedral and and Ice Rink . Tickets available from processing around the Outer the Cathedral Box Office . Cathedral Christmas Concert Close . Full details available on the Friday 14 December, 7.00pm Cathedral website .

An evening of festive music and Christmas Story-telling for carols with Winchester Cathedral Pre-schoolers Choir, including a special première of Queen Elizabeth’s Winchester Carol, Friday 21 December, composed by Roderick Williams and 11.30am – 12noon funded by the Friends of Winchester Enjoy a Christmas themed ‘make Cathedral through the Queen’s and take’ craft activity and hear Jubilee Fund . Tickets available from the story of the first Christmas . the Cathedral Box Office . Christmas Market No booking required . Opening Ceremony The Snowman Chamber Choir Concert Friday 16 November, 6.45pm Saturday 15 December, 1.00pm, 3.00pm and 7.15pm Saturday 22 December, 1.00pm Join us for the official opening of the Christmas Market and Ice Rink Experience the magic of The An hour of varied music to soothe and enjoy professional ice skating Snowman in a whole new way this and inspire, performed by the displays along with the blessing of Christmas . Watch this enchanting Cathedral Chamber Choir . All are the tree . A free event . film on the big screen in the welcome – a retiring collection Cathedral Nave with music provided will be taken . Christmas Market by a live orchestra and the Cathedral Messy Church Choristers . Presented by Carrot Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony Productions . Tickets from £11 . of Carols Saturday 8 December, 2.30pm – 5.30pm, The Undercroft Sunday 23 December, 3.30pm Tickets for all Cathedral events Enjoy a range of Christmas story (unless specified otherwise) are Performed by the Cathedral themed craft activities suitable for from the Cathedral Box Office Choristers and harpist Anne all ages (including adults) . Light snacks on 01962 857 275 or online at Denholm, official harpist to HRH and drinks will be available . Children www winchester-cathedral. .org .uk The Prince of Wales . All are welcome must be accompanied by an adult . – a retiring collection will be taken .

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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 . Saturday 17 November – Thursday 20 December Open daily Sunday – Wednesday 10.30am – 6.30pm Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 5.00pm Thursday – Saturday 10.30am – 8.00pm Sundays, 12.30pm – 3.00pm

Experience the joy of Christmas at Winchester Cathedral whilst discovering almost 1,500 years of history . With a magnificent Christmas tree and traditional Christmas carol services, a visit to the Cathedral is not to be missed . An annual pass is only £8 .50 for adults, with free admission for children under 16 visiting with family . See page 17 for details of the Cathedral’s Christmas services, to which all are welcome .

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Enjoy skating 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 . New Tickets for 2018, a huge Christmas Tree in the centre of the Ice Rink will fill our skaters with festive cheer . £11.00 Adult £10.00 Student/senior £8.95 Child aged 8–16 Saturday 17 November 2018 – £6.95 Child aged 4–7 Wednesday 2 January 2019 £37.50 Family (two adults and two children) Hour-long sessions from 10am – 9pm £11.00 Tiny tots sessions (10 .00am Parent & (last admission 8pm). Toddler only sessions available Monday – Friday until 20 December) £79.50 Parent & Toddler Season Ticket (restrictions apply) Silent Discos on Ice £89.50 Off-peak Season Ticket Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.00pm & 8.00pm 11 .00am – 4 .30pm Monday to Friday (from 20 November – 20 December) (excluding 24 & 31 December) Exclusive hire, school and group rates Take to the ice for available. A selection of pre-bookable a Silent Disco and food and drink packages for adults and skate to the sound children are also available on-line. Sessions of your favourite last one hour including time to fit skates . tunes! Grab your Tickets include free skate hire, and children’s headphones and skate aids are available for hire from the skate enjoy the best fit marquee . music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s . With three different music Box Office channels to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice . www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on There is no extra charge for these sessions . 01962 857 276 Simply book your tickets, collect your headphones, A ticket office is available next to fasten your skates and get ready to dance the the rink from 17 November. night away! For group bookings, please contact the Box Office by phone.

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OUT AND ABOUT Tourist Information Centre Winchester Guildhall, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH www.visitwinchester.co.uk [email protected] 01962 840 500 @King_Alf facebook com/KingAlfWinchester. Charity Christmas Card Shop Christmas at Marwell 25 October – 18 December, 10am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday, Tourist Information Centre 17 November – 24 December, Marwell Zoo

A volunteer-run pop up shop stocking Christmas cards Make your family’s Christmas magical at Marwell Zoo . from over 50 charities . Enjoy a variety of festive refreshments and listen to stories from Neverland – inspired by Peter Pan – read by Mother Christmas in the Pirate Cove . Get creative decorating your Christmas present bag before meeting Father Christmas and receiving a special gift . Pre-booking required . www.marwell.org.uk

Christmas Lights Switch On Wine Festival Winchester

Thursday 15 November from 4.00pm, Friday 23 November 5.00pm – 9.00pm and Saturday 24 The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH November, 11.00am – 3.00pm & 4.00pm – 8.00pm The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH Join us for the Winchester Christmas Lights Switch on! There will be live entertainment including dance, Enjoy a variety of fabulous wines in the company of Susie music and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas and Peter, Masters of Wine and TV presenters . Tickets: himself . The lights will be turned on by a local hero at £35pp including a free Riedel wine glass, tote bag and 6pm, with live entertainment to follow . unlimited tasting samples from 300+ bottles . There’s also masterclasses, merchandise, food, and a prize draw! [email protected] 01962 929 930 Christmas City Highlights: a walking tour of www.thewinefestival.co.uk Winchester with a seasonal flavour Ashton Singers Concert Saturday 17 November – Saturday 15 December Monday to Friday: 2.30pm, Saturday 24 November, 7.30pm, St Cross Church Saturday: 11.00am and 2.30pm, Sunday: no tour The Ashton Singers present a programme of choral Tourist Information Centre, The Broadway, music including motets by Schütz, Schein, Selle, Harris Winchester SO23 9GH and Parry . Tickets: £12 .50 from Winchester Cathedral Box Tickets: £6 for adults on the day Office 01962 857275 or www.ashtonsingers.co.uk

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Christmas at Beaulieu

23 November – 30 December (selected evenings), 4.45pm – 10.00pm, Beaulieu, New Forest

Experience the new magical, after-dark, illuminated trail at the Beaulieu visitor attraction this Christmas . The tree- tops will glisten as the gardens and buildings shimmer with seasonal sparkle . There’s something for everyone as a one mile illuminated path winds its way through the grounds and gardens in a magical festive experience . www.beaulieu.co.uk

The Kings Chamber Orchestra: ‘Star Gazing’

Saturday 24 November, 3.00pm & 7.30pm The Middle Brook Centre

A seasonal winter combo directed by internationally renowned Gerard Le Feuvre . Performing music touching the big picture exploring space and fire on the way to Christmas including Strauss, Bernstein and others . www.hopewinchester.org

The magical, after-dark, illuminated trail Winter CHRISTMAS AT Weekday 2 for 1 BEAULIEU Offer*

Step into Jane’s home

A festive outdoor walk for all the family Singing Trees • Scented Fire Garden Father Christmas • Tunnel of Light 23 NOV – 30 DEC www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk *Present this voucher between 1 September 2018 and 1 March 2019. Excludes weekends and special event days. Applies to beaulieu.co.uk/christmas standard adult rates only. One voucher gives free admission Calls cost 7p per minute plus your network to one person only. 0844 995 1364 access charge. Running selected evenings only.

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Santa Specials on the Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience Watercress Line Various dates from Saturday 1 – Monday 24 December, Winchester Science Centre

Santa and the elves are back at Winchester Science Centre and this time they’re joined by Jack and the beanstalk! A Christmas experience like no other with live science show inspired by the classic children’s tale, an elf-led activity, Christmas planetarium show and chance to meet Santa . Tickets: £14 with General Admission, includes a gift for children . www.winchestersciencecentre.org Various dates in December Alresford and Alton Reindeer Roundup in Space Planetarium Show

Travel in a festive train carriage Various dates from Saturday 1 – Monday 24 December, for a magical trip where Santa and Winchester Science Centre his jolly helpers visit you in your A fun presenter-led planetarium show exploring the Solar System in seat with a gift . Grown-ups are search of Santa’s reindeer . Tickets: Included with Santa and the Elves treated to white wine and mince Christmas Experience, £3 .50 with General Admission or £6 .60 for pies, whilst children enjoy a soft planetarium show only . www.winchestersciencecentre.org drink and a gingerbread man . Each child will also receive an activity Storytime with Santa pack to keep them entertained on Friday 7 & 14 December, Winchester Science Centre this enchanting one hour journey . Please check watercressline .co .uk A special event with Santa and science for pre-schoolers and their families . for dates and times . Tickets: £7 .50 with General Admission . www.winchestersciencecentre.org

SPARKLE Women's Christmas Christmas Carols by the Traditional flour milling Craft & Shopping Evening Salvation Army Band Every Saturday and Sunday in Wednesday 28 November, 7.30pm Saturday 1 December, Saturday 8 December, The Middle Brook Centre, December and 11.00am – 3.00pm, plus Tuesday 1 Winchester SO23 8DQ Saturday 15 December (mornings) January www.hopewinchester.org Winchester Cathedral and the Winchester City Mill Buttercross Brendoncare Christmas HOPE Life Carols & Crumpets Concert performed Naomi House & Jacksplace Friday 30 November, by the Winchester Consort, Santa Fun Run 2.00pm – 4.00pm conducted by Martin Neary The Middle Brook Centre, Sunday 2 December, 9.30am, Sunday 9 December 2018, 6.30pm Winchester SO23 8DQ, Winchester Guildhall Winchester College Chapel, College www.hopewinchester.org www.naomihouse.org.uk St, Winchester SO23 9NA

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A Victorian Christmas with Robert Powell and Susan Jameson

Sunday 9 December, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal

Accompanied by Clive © Illustrations by Mark Beech by © Illustrations Conway (Flute) and Beauty and the Beast Christine Croshaw (Piano) Saturday 1 December 2018 – Sunday 6 January 2019, Celebrate the delights Theatre Royal of Christmas past When a vain and handsome prince rejects the in the company of advances of a wicked witch, she turns him into a Queen Victoria, Charles hideous Beast . Only one thing can save him – Dickens, Thomas Hardy, someone must fall in love with him before the last Lewis Carroll, Edward petal falls from an enchanted rose . With original Lear, Alfred Lord songs, hilarious gags and audience participation, this Tennyson and Gilbert and Sullivan and enjoy the much- pantomime is an ideal treat for the whole family! loved music of Handel, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Vivaldi, Bizet, Tickets: £12 to £25 .50 from 01962 840 440 Scott Joplin and Debussy together with traditional tunes www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk and carols . Tickets: £19 to £24 from 01962 840 440 www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

SANTA SPECIALS

NO QUEUING TO SEE SANTA HE WILL VISIT YOU IN YOUR SEAT University of Winchester Carol Services

83a1b2 Tuesday 11 December 6.15pm & Wednesday 12 December 12.15pm University of Winchester Chapel, Sparkford Road, Winchester SO22 4NR

Each year the University celebrates Christmas with two hugely well-attended carol services in the stunning setting of the University Chapel . Superb RIDE WITH SANTA FOR A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE music, traditional carols and seasonal refreshments, as well as the contributions of students, staff, governors and, of course, our Chancellor Alan Titchmarsh, BOOK TICKETS AT all combine to make these events a suitably rich WATERCRESSLINE.CO.UK conclusion to the University’s calendar .

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CHRISTMAS AT THE BROOKS

All events are free and run from 10am - 4pm Christmas Wonderland Mrs Claus’ Kitchen Christmas Face Painting Monday 3rd – Saturday 8th December Saturday 15th December Saturday 22nd December Watch festive films inside our magical igloo Decorate tasty festive cupcakes Transform into a Christmas character Also, Father Christmas himself will be inside the giant, festive igloo on Saturday 8th December!

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Christmas Classics with Blake

Tuesday 11 December, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal © National Trust © National

Christmas at Abbey House

Wednesday 12 December, 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH

A tour of the Mayor's official residence followed by mulled wine and mince pies with the Mayor . Tickets: £9 .50 in Christmas Holiday Trail advance from 01962 840500 tourism@winchester .gov .uk Saturday 15 – Monday 24 December, The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show 10.00am – 3.00pm, Winchester City Mill

Thursday 13 December, 8.00pm, Theatre Royal Every day this holiday, take a journey through the Mill following the trail of clues left by Father Christmas Alder Valley Brass Christmas Carols himself . Those mischievous elves are back again and they’re causing mayhem in the Mill once more . Saturday 15 December, 12noon – 3.00pm NOTE: Winchester City Mill is closed Monday Winchester City Mill 25 – Sunday 31 December.

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Santa's Christmas Party The Spitfire Sisters’ Christmas Special Monday 17 December 10.30am, 1.00pm & 4.00pm, Thursday 20 December, 7.30pm Theatre Royal Theatre Royal

Everyone is getting ready for The Spitfire Sisters perform festive songs, Santa’s Christmas Party, but both old and new, in their unmistakable somebody has been up to mischief – vintage style with extra mirth for good and that someone is Jack Frost! measure . Bells will be jingled and merriment Help get Santa’s Christmas Party will be made as they sing a song collection to back on track in an adventure full of warm you better than a glass of mulled wine! fun, party games and festive songs . Tickets: £15 to £21 from 01962 840 440 Then meet Santa at his home at the www theatreroyalwinchester. .co .uk North Pole, where every child will receive a special present . Soup Service Christmas Meal Blue Apple Theatre presents Recommended age: 2–7 years . A Christmas Carol Tickets: £11 .50 – £12 Thursday 20 December, 6.30pm from 01962 840 440 The Middle Brook Centre, SO23 8DQ Friday 11 – Sunday 13 January 2019, www theatreroyalwinchester. co. .uk www.hopewinchester.org 7.30pm, Theatre Royal

Find out more about historic Winchester and browse our range of gifts and souvenirs inspired by the museum’s collections.

Find us in front of Cathedral Green. For the duration of the Christmas Market (Sat 17 Nov to Thu 20 Dec) the City Museum will open: Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm Friday to Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm

The Square | Winchester | SO23 9ES 01962 863064 ADMISSION FREE

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Cathedral Choir . The first service is ticketed, with priority booking for the Cathedral Community – any remaining tickets will be available via the Cathedral Box Office . The second and third services are not ticketed and all are welcome .

Monday 24 December Christmas Eve Services

11 .00am Nativity Services & 3 .00pm in the coming of Jesus Christ . Saturday 1 December, 6.30pm Children are encouraged to dress For further information contact as characters from the Christmas Advent Procession childrenschurch@winchester- story and, for those that wish, join A service of seasonal readings and cathedral .org .uk together at the front of the nave music by candlelight, moving from Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 December, during the service . Collection for the darkness to light . 3.30pm Children’s Society . Sunday 2 December 5 .30pm Carols with A Christmas Celebration – Blessing of the Crib Advent Sunday Family Carol Services 11 .30pm Midnight Eucharist sung 7 .35am Morning Prayer Family-friendly afternoon carol by the Girl Choristers 8 .00am Holy Communion services . Visitors to the Christmas and Lay Clerks 10 .00am Sung Eucharist Market and Ice Rink are especially 3 .30pm Choral Evensong welcome . Congregational carols will Tuesday 25 December be led by the Cathedral Choir on 9 Christmas Day Services Sunday 9 December, 11.00am December and the Girl Choristers 8 .00am Holy Communion Christingle Service for and Lay Clerks on 16 December . 10 .00am Festal Mattins Children’s Church Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 11 .15am Festal Sung Eucharist Undercroft/Wessex and Friday 21 December, 6.30pm 3 .30pm Evensong with LearningExclusive Centre pre-bookable ice (doors open at 5.20pm) Procession to the Theskating Cathedral food invites and children drink from packages Christmas Tree yearsavailable 1–7, accompanied online by at carer/ Cathedral Carol Services family,www to an winchester-cathedral. Advent children’s .orgWonderful .uk services filled with service to celebrate the hope beautiful music sung by the

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All Saints’, Salvation Army 16 December 5 .00pm Carols Sundays 10 .45am Advent Worship 24 December 11 .30pm Communion Service (Parchment Street) 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Communion 25 December 10 .45am Sing-along-a-Carol

All Saints, Highcliffe St Andrew’s, 2 December 10 .00am Community Christingle 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Communion 16 December 6 .00pm Carols by Candlelight 24 December 4 .00pm Crib Service St Barnabas Church, Weeke 25 December 10 .00am ‘All in’ Family Workshop 2 December 7 .00pm Advent Carol Service 21 December 6 .00pm Carols on the Green Christ Church, Christchurch Road 24 December 4 .00pm Christingle Service 16 December 6 .000pm Carols by Candlelight 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Communion 24 December 4 .00pm Messy Nativity 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Service 11 .30pm Midnight Communion 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Celebration St Bartholomew’s, King Alfred Place 2 December 9 .30am Family Service on Holy Trinity, Upper Brook Street Advent Sunday 21 December 4 .00pm Family Carols with mulled 9 December 4 .00pm Christingle wine and mince pies 23 December 6 .00pm Carol Service 24 December 7 .30pm Blessing of the Crib and 24 December 5 .00pm Nativity Crib Service First Mass of Christmas for Families 25 December 10 .30am Blessing of the Tree and 11 .30pm Midnight Mass Sung Family Eucharist 25 December 9 .30am Christmas Day 30 December 10 .30am The Holy Family of Jesus – Family Communion Parish Mass St Catherine’s, Littleton Holy Trinity, 2 December 10 .00am Posada Service 16 December 4 .30pm Carols 5 December 6 .30pm Advent Compline 24 December 11 .15pm Communion Service 16 December 6 .00pm Carol Service 25 December 11 .00am Christmas Day Communion 24 December 4 .00pm Crib Service 25 December 10 .00am Family Communion Hope Church, Middle Brook Street 16 December 10 .00am All-age Christmas Celebration St Cross, St Cross Road 23 December 6 .00pm Evening Carols 23 December 9 .30am Sung Eucharist 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Morning 23 December 5 .30pm Carol Service 24 December 4 .00pm Family Crib Service Level.10 Church 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Mass 9 December 5 .00pm Christmas Carol Service 25 December 8 .00am Holy Communion 25 December 9 .30am Christmas Morning Eucharist

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St Gregory’s Church, Alresford St Mary’s, King’s Worthy 24 December 8 .30pm Midnight Mass with Carols 14 December 6 .00pm ‘A Christmas’ 25 December 11 .00am Christmas Day Mass at Chapel Hall 23 December 6 .00pm Nine Lessons and Carols St James’, Hunton 24 December 3 .30pm Carols Round the Crib 20 December 4 .00pm Nativity 24 December 11 .15pm Communion Service 25 December 10 .00am All In Christmas Service St James, Woodmancott with Communion 14 December 7 .00pm Carols 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Communion St Mary-the-Less, Chibolton 16 December 4 .00pm Carol Service St John the Baptist 23 December 10 .00am Benefice Communion 2 December 5 .00pm Advent Tea 24 December 4 .00pm Crib Service 23 December 6 .00pm Carols by Candlelight 25 December 10 .00am Family Service 24 December 3 .00pm Crib Service 25 December 10 .00am Holy Communion St Mary the Virgin, 16 December 6 .30pm Carols St Lawrence, The Square 24 December 3 .30pm Crib Service 2 December 10 .00am Advent Sunday 25 December 10 .00am Family Communion Parish Communion 23 December 6 .00pm Carol Service St Mary & St Michael, 24 December 3 .30pm Nativity Crib Service 16 December 6 .00pm Carol Service for Families 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Communion 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Day Parish Communion St Matthew’s, Stockbridge Road 2 December 6 .30pm Advent Carols St Luke’s, Stanmore 25 December 8 .00am Holy Communion 23 December 4 .00pm Carol Service 25 December 11 .15am Holy Communion with carols 24 December 5 .00pm Family Crib Service 25 December 9 .30am Sung Parish Eucharist St Paul’s, St Paul’s Hill 9 December 5 .00pm Christingle service St Mark’s, Oliver’s Battery 16 December 4 .00pm St Paul’s @ 4 (informal 24 December 5 .00pm Community Crib Service family Christmas service) 24 December 9 .30pm Said Eucharist 20 December 9 .30am Under-fives’ 25 December 8 .00am Eucharist Christmas celebration 22 December 10 .00am Animal nativity (outside) St Mary’s, Crawley 22 December 6 .30 pm Carol service (not suitable 16 December 6 .00pm Carol Service for young children) 24 December 4 .30pm Posada Service 24 December 3/3 .30pm Nativity service 25 December 8 .00am Holy Communion 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Eucharist 25 December 10 .00am Family Service with Nativity 25 December 9 .30am Family Communion Play by the Sunday School

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St Peter’s Catholic Church, Jewry Street St Thomas More’s, Stockbridge 24 December 5 .30pm First Mass of Christmas 24 December 9 .00am Christmas Day Mass 10 .30pm Midnight Mass with Carols 25 December 8 .00am Christmas Day Mass TOP Church, Winchester 10 .30am Christmas Day Mass 16 December 11 .00am Christmas Carol Service

St Peter and Holy Cross, Wherwell United Church, Jewry Street 2 December 5 .30pm Candlelight Service 9 December 10 .30am All-Age Nativity following Advent Fair 23 December 6 .00pm Candlelit Carol Service (preceded by a Christmas tea, 24 December 2 .30pm Crib Service from 4 .30pm) 24 December 11 .15pm Midnight Service 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Celebration with 25 December 10 .00am Family Service all the family

St Stephen’s Church, Oliver’s Battery Vineyard Church, Winchester 24 December 5 .30pm First Mass of Christmas 9 December 7 .00pm Carol Service 25 December 9 .15am Christmas Day Mass 15 December 4 .00pm DIY Nativity 23 December 10 .30am Christmas Celebration St Stephen’s, Sparsholt with Lainston 9 December 6 .00pm Carol Service Wesley Methodist Church, Weeke 24 December 4 .00pm Crib Service 16 December 10 .30am Nativity Service with Children 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Service 16 December 6 .30pm Community Carols 25 December 10 .00am Family Service with the Mayor 30 December 10 .00am Benefice Family Communion 22 December 6 .30pm Carols for Christmas 25 December 9 .30am Christmas Day Service St Swithun’s, 2 December 6 .00pm Advent Carols Winchester Baptist Church, City Road 23 December 10 .00am Carol Service 16 December 4 .30pm Carols by candlelight 25 December 10 .00am Christmas Communion Service 24 December 3 .30pm Nativity Service 25 December 10 .00am Family service St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate 2 December 6 .00pm Evening Worship with songs Winchester Society of Friends (Quakers) and reflective readings and 23 December 9 .00am Meeting for worship prayers for Advent 10 .30am Meeting for worship 24 December 11 .30pm Midnight Mass 25 December 10 .30am Meeting for Worship

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WINCHESTER Join us at this year’s Christmas Market and connect with the birth of the baby Jesus – the reason for the season! Visit the Light to Darkness Chalet, the enchanting Nativity scene made by local school children, and enjoy carol singing and craft activities for children

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ENTRANCE P&R BUSES & COACHES CHRISTMAS MARKET DIRECTORY

1 | POLLYFIELDS 18 | SELBORNE POTTERY 31 | POTNOTCH 42 | ROSA BOUTIQUE www.pollyfields.co.uk www.selbornepottery.co.uk www.potnotch.co.uk 07725 359468 07836 511611 01420 511413 07913 241467 43 | SMASHING INTERIORS 2 | WAPPA 19 | STEVE WILSON WEAVING 32 | LITTLE SEW & SEWS www.smashinginteriors.com www.knobsknobsknobs.com www.stevewilsonweaving.com (1ST HALF) 07723 588284 07834 725566 07989 539010 www.littlesewandsews.com 07598 011925 44 | SYNERGY JEWELLERY 3 | CSTAR DESIGN 20 | ELLIE AND BEA (1ST HALF) (1ST HALF) www.cstardesign.co.uk www.ellieandbea.co.uk 32 | THE LEATHERWORKER www.synergyjewellery.co.uk 07834 725566 01420 22138 (2ND HALF) 01962 422942 www.theleatherworker.com 4 | ALPACA SOL 20 | MOUSIE MURRAY (2ND HALF) 07778 374683 44 | SUNDARI (2ND HALF) www.alpacasol.com www.mousiemurray.co.uk www.sundarijewellery.co.uk 07795 725898 33 | ANNA FLACKE 07773 668008 5 | BURROW AND HIDE LTD www.annafalcke.com www.burrowandhide.com 21 | DOUGLAS HADDOW 0117 904 9698 45 | WILD AT HEART 02381 221486 WATERCOLOURS www.bewildatheart.co.uk [email protected] 34 | STUDIOZO (1ST HALF) 01684 592921 6 | CASHMERES OF SCOTLAND 07710 430373 www.facebook.com/studiozouk www.cashmeres-of-scotland.co 07795 476960 46 | THE CONTEMPORARY 01835 863306 22 | TOM MARTIN LONDON HOME LTD (1ST HALF) 34 | THE GLASS BARGE (2ND HALF) www.tch.net 7 | THE POTTING SHED www.tommartinlondon.com www.theglassbarge.com 02392 469400 www.thepottingshedonline.co.uk 01702 304120 07712 247573 07944 968726 47 | LUVVEY LTD 22 | SALLY WILCOX JEWELLERY 35 | DOKBLOK (1ST HALF) www.luvvey.com 8 | FOREVER LTD (2ND HALF) 07443 589286 07584 052523 www.foreverengland.com www.sallywilcox.co.uk 01935 811970 07854 865855 35 | TREGEAR POTTERY 48 | COASTING (2ND HALF) 07950 499979 9 | PROPPA TOPPA (1ST HALF) 23 | KORU ARTS (1ST HALF) 01983 731523 www.proppatoppa.co.uk www.koruarts.co.uk 49 | PAT DE CHAT 01691 773752 07447 406426 36 | TUMI CRAFTS (1ST HALF) 07964 540908 www.tumicrafts.com 9 | ROSE & BOWS COUNTRY 23 | GLASS RELIEF (2ND HALF) 07912 204514 50 | JOKANNES TRADING BOUTIQUE (2ND HALF) www.glassrelief.co.uk www.jokannestrading.co.uk www.roseandbows.co.uk 07910 939 451 36 | LORD OF THE BATH 01252 820224 07578 112220 (2ND HALF) 24 | BOXED OF www.lordofthebath.com 51 | THE JEWELLERY STOP 10 | WOOD LIKE TO PLAY 07854 797965 07971 049319 www.thejewellerystop.com www.woodliketoplay.co.uk 0121 4444449 01785 813014 25 | MARMALADE SKIES 37 | MOUSE AND MOON www.marmaladeskiesdesigns. 52 | BUBBLES 11 | ANNABEL CHAFFER co.uk 38 | MAXINE JONES SILVER www.loremcare.co.uk COLLECTION 07719 956435 (1ST HALF) 07823 443899 www.annabelchaffer.co.uk www.facebook.com/ 08707 300888 26 | THE OIL HUT maxinejonessilver 53 | SMOOTHIE CANDLES www.theoilhut.co.uk 02380 769443 www.smoothiecandles.com 12 | MY LITTLE DUCKLING 07703 776824 07871 034465 www.mylittleduckling.co.uk 38 | GLOVER AND SMITH 07766 541862 27 | KATE OF KENSINGTON (2ND HALF) 54 | VINTAGE COLLECTION www.kateofkensington.com www.goverandsmith.co.uk TIN SIGNS (1ST HALF) 13 | THE OLD VINE 0207 096 1058 01722 741096 www.nostalgic-designs.com www.oldvinewinchester.com 07554 567112 01962 854616 39 | TWINKLING HEARTS 28 | CRISTIANE FISCHER JEWELLERY (1ST HALF) 54 | PEGASUS DESIGN (2ND HALF) 14 | SOLINE BAGS JEWELLERY www.twinklinghearts.co.uk 07450 470863 www.facebook.com/soline-bags www.facebook.com/ 07902 107317 07701 086257 55 | LET IT SNOW cristianefischerjewellerypage www.lovelysnow.co.uk 07540 346460 39 | LINDA ROWE GLASS 15 | SILVER AND SAND (2ND HALF) 07435 923376 JEWELLERY 29 | CHURCHES TOGETHER IN www.lindarowe.co.uk 56 | BAKEDIN (1ST HALF) www.silverandsand.co.uk WINCHESTER 01725 517056 07713 915411 www.bakedin.co.uk 30 | ST ELISABETH CONVENT 40 | BOARD N BREAD 07740 649279 16 | P & G HATS www.obitel-minsk.com www.boardnbread.co.uk 07776 147676 56 | CRANBORNE WOODEN TOYS 00375 17335 3089 07775 862442 (2ND HALF) 17 | POM 41 | APPLE BOX www.cranbornewoodentoys.co.uk www.pomboutique.co.uk www.originalapplebox.co.uk 07712 761970 01225 777749

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57 | ALEXANDER INTERIORS 70 | THE GERMAN GIFT 85 | MORRISON AND 97 | JOYA www.alexanderinteriors.co.uk COMPANY (2ND HALF) MACKAY LTD (2ND HALF) www.joyaonline.co.uk 0208 144 9976 www.ukbratwurstco.com www.mandmwhisky.co.uk 01453 297445 01725 513313 07557 885408 58 | THE GREAT BRITISH BEE CO. 98 | DEBUSSIE BOUTIQUE (1ST HALF) 71 | KOUWES KUSSE 86 | VIP WINE TOURS & www.facebook.com/debussie www.greatbritishbeeco.com www.wearepineapple.co.uk EVENTS LTD (1ST HALF) 07887 795998 07970 295908 07812 453688 www.vipwinetours.co.uk 020 8144 0756 99 | H&B STYLE (1ST HALF) 58 | WAVERLEY CAFÉ (2ND HALF) 72 | THE GREAT BRITISH CHEESE www.handbstyle.com www.stunningstones.co.uk COMPANY (1ST HALF) 86 | PIEROTH WINE (2ND HALF) [email protected] 07435 964421 www.thegreatbritishbeecompany. www.pieroth.co.uk co.uk 07768 795634 99 | A VINTAGE GARDEN 59 | JARDIN DE FRANCE 07971 814447 (2ND HALF) [email protected] 87 | LITTLE VILLAGE SWEET SHOP www.avintagegarden.co.uk 07811 391550 72 | GODMINSTER (2ND HALF) www.littlevillagesweetshop.com 07809 120237 www.godminster.com 07594 649664 60 | CHARITY CHALET 07809 339646 100 | INKA FABRIC 88 | MILLSTONE www.inkafabric.co.uk 61 | FLAMINGO PAPERIE 73 | WILTSHIRE CHILLI FARM www.millstonemills.com 07856 037513 (1ST HALF) www.fearlessflavour.com 01285 821297 www.sarahlovescards.co.uk 07870 377867 101 | A LITTLE PRESENT (1ST HALF) 07712 779616 89 | 6 O’CLOCK GIN (1ST HALF) www.alittlepresent.co.uk 74 | THE FRENCH COMTE www.6oclockgin.com 0203 3703712 61 | MGR RETAIL (2ND HALF) www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 01454 418046 www.mgrretail.com 07769 032545 101 | ATLAS (2ND HALF) 89 | WINCHESTER DISTILLERY www.atlaslondon.co.uk 62 | GLENALMOND TWEED 75 | THE CHERRY TREE (2ND HALF) 07958 693344 CO. LTD www.cherrytreepreserves.co.uk www.winchesterdistillery.co.uk www.glenalmond.com 02381 222842 01962 920290 102 | DREAM BLUE 01738 880322 TRADING COMPANY 76 | NEO ORGANIC TEA 90 | DRINKS IN TUBE (1ST HALF) www.dreamblue.co.uk 63 | HEYLAND AND WHITTLE SOLUTIONS www.drinksintube.co.uk 07970 678926 www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk www.neoaustralia.co.au 07768 251445 01293 525825 +61 41926 7584 103 | CHRISTMAS DREAMS 90 | HOGBEN POTTERY [email protected] 64 | CLINTON BANBURY 77 | LA MAISON DES (2ND HALF) ILLUSTRATION SAUCISSONS www.janehogbenterracotta.co.uk 104 | MERRY CHRISTMAS [email protected] 0033 62274 43984 01753 882364 07971 106628 105 | FRIAR’S FUDGE 78 | THE GOURMET GRILLED 91 | GINMEISTER LTD (1ST HALF) 65 | TBC (1ST HALF) 106 | ORGANIC HILL CHEESE COMPANY www.pinkstergin.com 07838 181600 65 | PETER RHOADES www.gourmetgrilledcheese.co.uk 01763 849739 07543 768139 107 | THE CURRY PHOTOGRAPHY (2ND HALF) 91 | MARBLE TREE (2ND HALF) www.peterrhoadesphotography. SAUCE COMPANY 79 | BRATWURST CHALET www.marbletree.co.uk www.currysauce.com co.uk 01229 869019 01252 703761 80 | FLAPPING JACKS 07970 933171 CHRISTMAS MARKETS 92 | FLINT AND FLAME 66 | MAD LOU PUBLISHING 108 | PURE IMAGINATION www.flappingjacks.co.uk www.flintandflame.co.uk CHOCOLATES www.madloupublishing.co.uk 07920 584530 01403 740230 07989 896354 www.imaginationchocolates.com 81 | SALT HOUSE 93 | FINDEFUCHS POTTERY 07970 933169 67 | RHIAN JOHN PAINTINGS www.wearepineapple.co.uk www.artisticpolishpottery.co.uk 109 | KC CRYSTALS www.rhianjohn.com 07813 453688 07914 343435 07827 966811 www.kccrystals.biz 82 | THE ORIGINAL EDINBURGH 94 | TIME ART (1ST HALF) 01202 873 126 68 | FRENCH CREPES FROM MEAD CO. LTD www.timeart.co.uk 110 THE LITTLE TIBET BRITTANY 0131 556 7722 07904 214454 0033 6269 17367 www.thelittletibet.com 83 | CHI AFRICA 94 | THE SOCK GAME (2ND HALF) 07789 775957 69 | THE FRENCH COMTE www.chi-africa.com www.thesockgame.co.uk 111 | FAIRYGOODIES www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 07411 706999 07935 692716 07769 032545 www.fairygoodies.co.uk 84 | PURE SPAIN 95 | THE ACCESSORY QUEEN 01225 812101 70 | DOWNTON BREWEY CO www.purespain.co.uk www.theaccessoryqueen.co.uk 112 | TOM CRITCHLEY (1ST HALF) 01305 458166 www.downtonbrewery.com 96 | PEACE OF AFRICA 07785 995349 01202 939697 85 | FOXDENTON ESTATE www.peaceofafrica.co.uk COMPANY (1ST HALF) 01454 604060 www.foxdentonestate.co.uk 07920 584530

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Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery this festive season Visit the unique home of Bombay Sapphire gin in Laverstoke, Whitchurch – just 20 minutes from Winchester. Travel from Winchester by train and use our shuttle Service, running from Micheldever train station.

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HOW TO FIND US Exit the Cathedral Christmas Market towards Winchester College.

Turn left under Kingsgate Arch, where you will see the Wykeham Arms and the Saint George Tea Room directly opposite.

Christmas Fare will be served in classic surroundings at both venues.

VINTAGE TEA ROOM AND PRIVATE VENUE HIRE

75 KINGSGATE STREET, WINCHESTER, SO23 9PE

Wykeham Arms The Saint George Tea Room T 01962 853834 T 01962 853834 E [email protected] E [email protected] www.wykehamarmswinchester.co.uk www.saintgeorgetearoom.co.uk

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Nightrider ticket is available after 7pm. Travel anywhere on Stagecoach buses across Brighton, Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex, except on Route N700 where a £2.00 add on will be charged. TRAVEL & PARKING TRAVEL & PARKING To get the most out of your visit to Winchester this Christmas we advise travelling by public transport .

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Winchester is just over an hour by direct train from Park & Ride: Winchester operates a Park & Ride system Waterloo and is easily and quickly accessible from which is easily accessible from the M3 motorway and the following destinations: Basingstoke: 20 minutes, provides frequent bus services to all main areas of Birmingham: 2 hours 20 minutes, Southampton: 20 Winchester . East Winchester (St Catherine’s and Barfield) minutes, Poole: 1 hour 5 minutes, Bournemouth: 50 Park & Ride is located off junction 10, less than 1 mile minutes, Portsmouth: 1 hour, Brockenhurst (for the from the City Centre . South Winchester Park & Ride New Forest): 30 minutes, Reading: 30 minutes, is located off junction 11 . Bus services operate from London: 1 hour 5 minutes . Monday to Saturday from 6 .25am to 8 .30pm . The BID and Winchester City Council have also partnered to Road provide free Park & Ride every Sunday in the run up to Christmas, running from Sunday 18 November Conveniently located just off the M3 (Junctions 9, 10 & 11) until Sunday 23 December . Car parking and bus travel from London (1 hour 30 minutes) and Southampton (20 costs £3 per car, or £2 .50 after 10 .30am (Monday to minutes), the A34 from Newbury (35 minutes)/ Oxford Friday only) . For further information please visit (1 hour), and the A30 from Salisbury (40 minutes) . www winchester. .gov .uk/parkandride or contact Parking Services on 01962 848 346 . Coach City Centre: We advise all visitors to Winchester to A coach drop off point is located in the Broadway, use the Park & Ride as it is the easiest way to visit the opposite the Guildhall and Tourist Information Centre . city . Limited city centre car parks are available and are Coach parking is available in Worthy Lane . Additional signposted from all routes into Winchester . All city coach parking is being provided by Winchester City centre car parks are within easy walking distance from Council for coaches visiting the Christmas Market . Tour Winchester Cathedral . For more information about City operators and group organisers visiting the Christmas Centre parking please visit www winchester. .gov .uk/ Market are asked to book via the Cathedral’s Visitor parking or contact Parking Services on 01962 848 346 . Services Team on 01962 857 225 or email visits@ winchester-cathedral .org .uk . The Cathedral offers Shopmobility a ‘meet and greet’ service for groups and can assist in arranging entry and tours of the Cathedral and Manual and powered wheelchairs and battery-powered refreshments . Winchester Tourism can also provide scooters are available for hire by anyone with mobility assistance for groups visiting Winchester, from building difficulties from the upper parking level of the Brooks itineraries to assistance with places to stay, call 01962 840 Shopping Centre . Book a vehicle in advance by phoning 500 or email tourism@winchester .gov .uk . 01962 842 626 .

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