Tag Archives: Fundraising

The Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust (HIHCT) is encouraging Itchen Valley to send representatives to a special service of Evensong on 30th April to mark the annual conference of the County Historic Churches Trusts at Winchester this year. … Continue reading →

The Second Martyr Worthy Lecture Series that began in November has just ended.  It has been overwhelmingly well supported by more than 450 people overall who came from both the Valley and further afield and the organisers are extremely grateful … Continue reading →

Cathedral Choir Revisits Itchen Abbas The Winchester Cathedral Girl Choristers will be coming to sing in Itchen Abbas Church on Friday 13th February, starting at 7.30pm. This is the third visit by the girls who have recently given concerts in … Continue reading →

Of course, in my male way, I only noticed the cakes…. But there were some really wonderful flower arrangements as well at St Mary’s Avington for the weekend – just totally beautiful.  What was particularly marvellous about them was the … Continue reading →

Do most people invite ponies to tea parties?  No? It must be something about the Valley!   Crossing from the road through the gate of St Mary’s Avington today was like entering into a different world – the clink of … Continue reading →

Harvest Tea Party As there will be no harvest lunch or supper this year, on Sunday 28 September between 3.30 and 5pm, immediately following the flower festival, Avington will be hosting a Harvest Tea Party for Itchen Valley residents. Entrance … Continue reading →

On Fri and Sat 5 and 6 September 10am – 4pm 6 The Row, Avington G R E A T W A LL OF CHINA! Assorted plates all sizes Pretty cups & saucers.  Restock and fit out with all the china you need. For further details … Continue reading →

Well it was a bit of a wet one.  Eastonians were vying with each other as to who could remember the last time that it rained continuously during the Fete – was it the 1980s or the 1960s?  For some … Continue reading →

Page 27 of this weeks Hampshire Chronicle has a huge article on Relative Values and a wonderful photograph of a certain Hollywood beau and flighty film star as embittered sister looks on. But readers of this website will have read … Continue reading →

Nick Owen has written to advise me today that altogether over 400 tickets were sold.  The auction raised £4, 700 and the total contribution to the supported charities (including Itchen Valley Churches) is £12,000.  An astonishing result.  A huge thank … Continue reading →

I am not sure that I can think of a more enjoyable way to spend the evening.  Eating supper al fresco with the dying rays of an English summer sun, wine flowing in abundance, the beautiful view from the garden … Continue reading →

http://www.southwoodplayers.org.uk Friday night is now at full wet weather capacity.  Tickets will be available on the gate if we are in the garden.  Plenty of availability for all other performances. Do check out our fantastic auction lots on the website. … Continue reading →

A midsummer mad hatters tea party taking place on Saturday 21st June, 2.30-5pm at Shoulder of Mutton Farm. Take the Easton Lane road from Easton and we are approx 1 mile on the left. Enjoy tea and cake or a cream … Continue reading →

Please do visit the Southwood Players website www.southwoodplayers.org.uk to buy your tickets for the amazing production of ‘Relative Values’ from 2nd-5th July 2014. Also look at some fantastic on line auction lots at http://southwoodplayers.org.uk/Pages/pg132AuctionLotList.aspx See the flyer Relative Values Flyer

Please see the flyer for the new Southwood Players production ‘Relative Values’ to be performed on 2/3/4/5th July. Tickets are going fast to apply for yours now Relative Values Flyer