20 DECEMBER: Shopper Carols and Coffee Morning, in aid of Action for Children, at The Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Andover, from 9.30am to noon.

20 DECEMBER: Andover Families Christmas Party, at St Paul’s Church, Smannell Road, Andover, with a bouncy castle, children’s tattoos, party nibbles and refreshments and a visit from Santa, from 1pm to 4pm.

21 DECEMBER: Carols by Candlelight, at the United Reformed Church, East Street, Andover, at 6pm. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall.

2 and 4 JANUARY: One Upon A Time, a new pantomime by Sharon O’Leary & Jez Jameson, in aid of Alzheimer’s Research, at The Lights, Andover, at 7.30pm. Matinee on Sunday at 2.30pm.

8 — 24 JANUARY: Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Dick Whittington, at The Plaza Theatre, Romsey. Thursdays and Fridays at 7.30pm. Saturdays at 6pm. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.

15 JANUARY: Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents Nicholas Martin, at The Fairground Hall, Weyhill, at 7.30pm. Tickets: 01264 323213.

22 JANUARY: Andover Music Club presents the Dieci Voices, at The Lights, Andover, at 7.30pm.

23 JANUARY: Paddy Ashdown — The Cruel Victory, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, at the Salisbury Playhouse, at 7.30pm.

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