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WHAT'S ON IN WANTAGE
Wednesday 22nd February
Grove Horticultural Meeting, Grove Village Hall
At Grove Horticultural Society’s meeting there will be a talk by Mr S. Vowell (with a practical lathe demonstration) entitled 'Green Wood Turning - Alive & Well'. Doors open at 7.30. Speaker at 8.00 pm. All welcome. Just pay at the door.
Monday 27th February
Some Like It Hotter, Upton Village Hall
Great movie stars never die – they just sparkle on forever. Join Oxfordshire Theatre Company and The Watermill Theatre on tour with this brand new, fast moving, fantasy comedy. Munroe, Curtis and Lemmon forced once again to don heels and stockings and go back to their most beautiful, sexy and hilarious selves – now that’s entertainment. From 7:30pm, Adults £10 Concessions £8, 01235 851206 www.oxfordshiretheatrecompany.co.uk
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March
John Ahern Anniversary Weekend, Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham, Abingdon
Open from 2.00 to 5.30pm to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the pioneering Madder Valley Railway model, which was built entirely by one man, John Ahern during the 1930's.
It’s a unique opportunity to see 1930s scenic craftsmanship at its best - the model is only run four or five times a year due to its fragile state. This is an historic relic of the early days of scenic railway modelling, showing what could be done, and became almost legendary among modellers. Adults £7.00, Over 60’s £6.00, Children (7-16) £5.00 http://www.pendonmuseum.com
Saturday 3rd March
Young Musicians' Charity Concert, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road, Summertown, Oxford
Featuring the musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Jonathan Kelly (oboe), Matthew Hunter (viola) & Alison Procter (piano) playing Schilflieder, opus 28 by August Klughardt for Oboe, Viola and Piano & Rhapsodie by Charles M. Loeffler. As well as performances by young Oxfordshire musicians playing Tuba, Harp, Trombone, Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, French horn, Violin, Viola & Cello
Tickets: £18 (£15 conc). Under 12s free. 7.30pm Contact: 01235550232 or 01235521412
All proceeds go to Kianda Foundation (Kenya) outreach projects.
Friday 9th March
2012 Film Screening at Shush, The Regent Mall, Newbury Street Wantage
Screening of ‘The Economics of Happiness’ which explores the unwelcome effects of globalisation and looks at ways that communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a different concept – the economics of localisation. The documentary lasts an hour and we will be joined by Peter Lefort of Resource Futures and Dan Betterton from Cultivate who will present two local food initiatives afterwards, plus hear news from Sustainable Wantage. 7pm - 9pm, £2 entry on the door, Enquiries 01235 766689 Website: www.sustainablewantage.org.uk
Saturday 10th March Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale & Scout Car Wash, Chilton Village Hall 10am - 12noon Entrance 50p per adult, children free. Plus cakes and refreshments, all proceeds go towards Chilton Baby & Toddler Group and 2nd Chilton Scouts For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Saturday, 10th March
Early music consort, in Grove Methodist Church
"Crowns and Crumhorns" An enjoyable evening of choral and instrumental music is promised by The Crown Singers, a local chamber choir, and Downwind, at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 each are available from Bretts, Millbrook Square, Grove or by telephoning 01235 767624 (Grove) or 01235 835698 (Harwell). Light refreshments will be available in the interval. Part of the proceeds are for Grove Methodist Church Property Development Fund.
Friday 16th March
Tea dance, Wantage Civic Hall, Portway Wantage
Tea dance with musician Ron Barry from 2pm to 4.30 pm. £2.50 in advance or £3.00 on the door (includes refreshments during the interval) tel 01235 763456.
Friday 16th March
FOLK IN THE ABINGDON ARMS, Wantage from 9pm. Folk music session, all welcome,
anything goes. Tel 07855 548512
Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March
Icknield Way Morris Men practise in Grove Scout Hut from 8pm. New members very welcome. Tel 01453 872084. www.icknieldwaymorrismen.org.uk
Friday 16th March
FOLK IN THE ABINGDON ARMS, Wantage from 9pm. Folk music session, all welcome,
anything goes. Tel 07855 548512
Saturday 31st March
SPRING CEILIDH! White Horse Ceilidhs present "Diatonics" and caller Graham Taylor for a stomping barn dance. Great fun for all ages and a fantastic way of meeting new friends. No experience necessary as the caller guides you through the dances. Half time entertainment from Old Speckled Hen North West Morris, licensed bar, £6 adults, £3 u16s. Grove Village Hall, 8pm. Tel 07855 548512. www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk
Saturday 17th March
St Patricks Day Charity Show in aid of Wantage, Counselling Service, the Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
We present a wonderful variety show from some of the most entertaining performers from around the region. ‘Gay and Alan Cooper’ who shot to fame on hand bells in Britain’s Got Talent 2011. ‘NoteOrious Barbershop’, An a cappella quartet who were the 2008/9 Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers National Quartet Gold Medallists. ‘Cascade of
Strings’ Identical twins, Rosemary and Margaret play Paraguayan Harps, the music has an exciting sound and is light and rhythmic. ‘The O’Gara School of Irish Dance’ Teaches Irish Dancing in Didcot & Harwell for children over the age of 4 1/2 and also adults.
Ticket Prices £10 £8 concession. Start time 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Cornerstone Arts Centre only. Book tickets by phone by calling 01235 515 144 during opening times.
Saturday 17th March
Family History Surgery, Wantage Library
The Vale of the White Horse Branch of the Berkshire Family History Society will be holding a Family History Surgery at 09.30 am to 1 pm. in Wantage Library. Bring along your family history questions and problems and get some fresh ideas and answers, wherever your ancestors come from. To book your place please phone Wantage Library on 01235 762291
March 21st, 22nd, 23rd
The Domino Players at Shush (the Wantage Nightclub)
The performance is at 7.30 : 'Double Act' :- "When the wind blows" by Raymond Briggs and "Zoo Story" by Edward Albee. Two very contrasting plays by two well-known authors. For tickets and further information please ring Jean on 01235 868396.
Friday 23rd March
Easter Bingo evening, Fitzwaryn Special School, Denchworth Road, Wantage
7pm for eyes down 7.30pm. Entrance on the door. Refreshments available.
Proceeds to support the Children. All welcome.
Saturday 24th March
Wantage Male Voice Choir’s Old Mill Hall, Grove
The choir will have their annual concert for choir funds. Their guests will be the Brize Singers mixed choir, based at Witney. Tickets, priced £8, will be available from Regent Books, Regent Shopping Mall, Wantage and from Brett’s Pharmacy, Millbrook Square, Grove. See also website www.wantagemalevoicechoir.org.uk For further enquiries, contact: Nick 01235 768249.
Saturday 24th March
Baby and Children’s Market, Faringdon Junior School, Gloucester Street
Wide selection of pre-loved & new stalls selling great items at bargain prices! Open from 10am - 12noon £1 entry per adult - children free! To book a stall or for more info email - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We would appreciate anyone who is able to add this to your next publication/website.
Sunday 25th March
CAR BOOT SALE, Old Mill Hall Car Park, School Lane, Grove, OX12 7LB.
Grove Horticultural Society are having a car boot sale, sellers to arrive between 12.00 noon and 1.45 pm. Pitches £6 each. Open to the General Public at 2.00 pm. (free entry).
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