Diary Dates

25 APRIL: Jumble Sale and Raffle, in aid pf Broughton Pre-school, at the village hall, from 2pm to 4pm.

26 APRIL: 10 Open Gardens, in aid of Parkinson’s Andover Support Branch, from the village hall, Wildhern, from 2pm to 5.30pm. Teas, plant stall and art exhibition in the hall.

27 and 29 APRIL: Plant Sale every Monday and Wednesday (except bank holiday Mondays), in aid of the Friends of Andover Hospital, with a large selection of hardy perennials and the unusual, next to Peaches Restaurant, Andover War Memorial Hospital (follow signage), from 9am to 4pm.

30 APRIL: Sale of Produce, in aid of the Boaz Project Day Centre for Adults with Learning Disabilities, with cakes, cookies, jams, chutneys, handicrafts, bird boxes, trugs and plants, at The Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Andover, from 10am to 11.30am.

2 MAY: Hurstbourne 5 Multi-Terrain Race, in aid of Andover Young Carers and the Hurstbourne Tarrant Community Centre, at the George V Playing Fields, Hurstbourne Tarrant, from 11am. Info: www.hbt.org/Hbt5Race.htm.

2 and 3 MAY: Unity Christian Theatre presents Peter’s Rock — A Musical, in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace, at The Lights, Andover. Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 2.30pm.

4 MAY: May Day Fayre, in aid of the PTA and at Appleshaw’s St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Ragged Appleshaw, with stalls, refreshments, games, entertainment and the grand opening of their Yurt, from noon to 3pm.

4 MAY: Wherwell Playing Fields Sorts and Fete, at the Playing Fields, Longparish Road, Wherwell, with an emphasis on children’s races together with an activity marquee, bouncy castle, stalls, sideshows, grand draw, bar, refreshments, hot dogs and jazz band, from noon to 4pm.

9 MAY: May Fayre, in aid of and at Longparish Primary School, with bouncy castles, candy floss, barbecue, Test Valley Brass Band, grand raffle and the usual stalls, from noon to 3pm.

9 MAY: Andover Choral Society presents Carmen, at The Lights, Andover, at 7.30pm.

12 — 16 MAY: Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society presents Sister Act, at The Haymarket, Basingstoke, at 7.30pm. Matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

13 — 16 MAY: Winchester Musicals and Operatic Society presents The Witches of Eastwick, at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, at 7.30pm. Matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

14 — 16 MAY: Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents The Last Five Years, at the Plaza Theatre, Romsey, at 7.30pm.

15 — 16 MAY: Penton Players presents Penton’s Heroes, at the Penton Village Hall, Penton Mewsey, at 8pm. Matinee on Saturday at 2pm. A lively community play specially adapted and professionally directed, to commemorate those men from the Pentons whose names are inscribed on the Great War memorial in the church. Box Office: 01264 773221. £10 including a meal

17 MAY: SAMS Ride, a cycle sportive with 20, 50 100 mile routes, in aid of the Salisbury and District Samaritans, at Snoddington Manor, Tidworth, from 8am to 4pm. Register at www.samsride.co.uk

17 MAY: Spring Fete in aid of and at Wherwell Primary School, with games, trading stalls, bouncy castle, food, tea, drinks and more, from noon to 3pm. Free parking.

19 — 23 MAY: Andover Musical Theatre presents Pride and Prejudice, at The Lights, Andover, at 7.30pm.

21 MAY: Weyhill Electronic Organ Society presents Michael Wooldridge, at The Fairground Hall, Weyhill, at 7.30pm. Tickets: 01264 323213.

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