Activities and Events in Bishop's Waltham

The Bishop's Waltham eNews

There's lots to do between now and mid-May. As always, we have only been able to include a handful of events. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and website for more events and information.

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Bites is Back!

This popular event is back again on 9th April where you can sample edible delights from a range of outlets around the town.
Tickets £8 per person, in advance - available now from Sweet Corner or Any Fish.

Follow www.facebook.com/BishopsWalthamwhatson or visit www.lovebishopswaltham.com for details nearer the time.

Good Friday Walk of Witness!

St Peter's Church
Friday 15th April 10am - 10.45am

Join our local churches' Good Friday Procession of Witness, starting from St Peter's Church, finishing at United Free Church and stopping for hot cross buns along the way.

Everybody welcome!

Where's Henry?
Trail For Children
Saturday 16th - Friday 22nd April

Can you find Henry?
Join the trail for a chance to be entered into a prize draw for free entry into a Tudor experience on 2nd/3rd July.
Collect a trail leaflet from Sweet Corner or Best Wishes (available from Saturday 16th April). The winners will be announced on Saturday 23rd April following a procession by Henry VIII and his entourage through the high street from 10.30am!

For further information visit: www.henry500years.co.uk/

Meon Voices' Spring Performance

Saturday 23rd April - St Peter's Church 7.30pm
Join the Meon Voices for a Saturday night of great entertainment!
No need for tickets or bookings - everybody is welcome.
For further information, contact:
01489 579078
or janevose@icloud.com

Curdridge Beer Festival 2022
Saturday 23rd April- 12noon - 11.30pm
Curdridge Reading Room

Join Curdridge Beer Festival for a day of beers and cider from local brewers, a gin bar, barbeque food and live music!

Tickets - £15.00 + a small booking fee of £1.76

Buy tickets online at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curdridge-beer-festival-tickets-297967196907

Bishop's Waltham's Messy Church Team Invite you!
St Peter's Church - Monday 25th April 3.30 - 5.30pm
For school-aged children and their families. Meet at St Peter's Church at 3.30pm for crafts, songs, bible stories and lots of fun, followed by food in the Church Hall, Free Street. No need to book - free to attend!

For more information, contact: Katie on 07825 679746

Bishop’s Waltham Garden Fair
Sunday 1st May 10.00am – 4.00pm
Wintershill Hall, Durley, SO32 2AL

A fantastic day out with over 60 stalls selling everything from plants and gardening accessories to handbags and speciality craft goods! Free minibus from Bishops Waltham.

£5.00 entry on the day or £4.50 if you buy in advance - click here to buy now!

Bishop's Waltham Festival
'Come and Sing' Day - Saturday 14th May
Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Concert: 6.30pm

Calling all passionate and enthusiastic singers!

If you would like the chance of singing in a choir, then join the workshop at St Peter's Church to perform at the evening concert.

For more information, please contact: veck1948@gmail.com

Free Entry
To Henry VIII In Bishop's Waltham
Palace Ruins - 2nd/3rd July
Volunteers are required to help each day as stewards for around 5 hours per shift. However plenty of time will be given to enjoy the event, and visit each attraction!

Please register your interest now by email, giving your mobile number.
If you have a First Aid qualification or have a DBS Check, please let us know.
Contact us at: henry@xmoor.com

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 28th May
Give & Take: DIY & Gardening Tools & Equipment in the High Street
Email: bishopswalthamtownteam@gmail.com

Sunday 5th June from 12pm
Street Party for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in the High Street.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment and music!

Saturday 11th June
Bishop's Waltham Rotary Carnival
Website: www.bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk

Saturday 11th - Sunday 26th June
Bishops Waltham Yarn Bombing
Website: bishopswalthaminbloom.org.uk

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July
A Tudor Experience, fun-filled weekend in the Palace Grounds with a Grand Tudor Banquet on the evening of the 2nd July.
Website: www.henry500years.co.uk

Sunday 10th July
Bishop's Waltham's Hidden Gardens
Website: www.bishopswalthaminbloom.org.uk

Saturday 24th September
St Peter's Country Fayre
Email: bwcountryfayre@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bwcountryfayre

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