Category Archives: Events

Event: No Finer Life by Graham Harvey – 21 February

by Monxton Matters

Wednesday 21st February 2018, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Home Farm Barn, Farleigh House, Farleigh Wallop, Basingstoke, RG25 2HT

http://www.cprehampshire.org.uk/events/item/2483-no-finer-life-by-graham-harvey

Graham Harvey, for twenty years the Agricultural Story Editor of The Archers and writer of more than 600 episodes, brings to the stage the true tale of an unlikely Cotswold hero and an enduring romance.

No Finer Life is set in the Oxfordshire countryside at the end of World War Two, rich in tradition and full of vivid, memorable characters. But this is no nostalgic, bucolic ramble.

This is Elizabeth’s story…

What inspires a young Somerset land girl to set off in search of a best-selling author in the darkest days of war? The story moves between the 1940s and the current day, reflecting that the love of the countryside, the need to protect it and issues of national identity, are timeless.

“When peace is won, we fight for the land we love”…

To book your tickets, please click here.

Graham Harvey will be taking part in an after-show conversation – included in the ticket price of £20 – where he will discuss the issues in the play…and all things Ambridge!

The show features new live music composed and performed by Alastair Collingwood, who has written scores for numerous theatre shows, including Betty in London’s West End, directed by Kathy Burke, and Cora with Dana Gillespie, which also toured the USA. His TV credits include the title music for French and Saunders (BBC1), Mad About Alice (BBC 1), Rhona (BBC 2), Vanessa’s Real Lives (ITV 1) and How Clean Is Your House? (Channel 4), amongst many others.

By kind permission of The Viscount Lymington, and with all profits going to CPRE Hampshire, working to protect the countryside. No Finer Life is a Dogwood Productions event.

Drinks from 7.00pm. Performance 7.30pm – 8.45pm. Talk and Q&A 8.45pm – 9.30pm.

How to book

To buy tickets, please visit the Eventbrite booking page, or call CPRE Hampshire on 01962 841897 or email the Administrator, Denise Messenger.

No New Year’s Eve plans?

by Monxton Matters

Why not come together for a communal meal where everyone contributes a course or a dish – and drinks.
The village hall is beautifully decorated from last week’s Ugly Duckling pub night so it’s a great venue.

Please let us know before 8pm on Friday 29th December if you would like to join. Contact Mel Bacon – melbacon62@gmail.com

Ugly Duckling Pop-Up Pub 22 December

by Monxton Matters

The inaugural pop-up pub night last Friday was a huge success with well over 70 people attending. Everyone agreed it was very enjoyable and very sociable, with a lovely mix of people from across both Monxton and Amport. We raised just over £200 for the village hall from the profits.

As everyone who attended said they would like the Ugly Duckling to become a regular fixture, the next pub night is planned for Friday 22 December. Since this will be the last day before the Christmas break for many people, we hope that you will come and join for a Festive drink or three.

The evening will start earlier, at 6pm, so children can also attend. Put the date (Friday 22 December)  in your diary and there will be more details to follow soon…

Puppy Training Classes

by Monxton Matters

The Running With Dogs Company will be starting its first six-week puppy training course in Monxton & Amport Village Hall, starting this Friday 3rd November to Friday 8th December. Classes are from 6.15 to 7.15pm

The training offers positive reinforcement clicker-based training to the pet dogs of Monxton and the surrounding areas.

Adam Baxter is a qualified dog trainer APDT (Association Of Pet Dog Trainers).

In January Running With Dogs will be offering a new puppy course and a follow-on course for older dogs who want to continue learning.

For further information please contact Adam on 07766 431 242 or via our Facebook page, The Running With Dogs Company.

Bonfire & Firework Displays

by Monxton Matters

fireworks-LOTIStay safe this bonfire night by taking your family to one of the organised bonfire and firework displays in our area.

Abbotts Ann – 5th November 2017
Bulbery Playing Field
5.30pm-9.00pm. Free Parking
Family Ticket £15 – 2 Adults and 2 children under 16 (£20 on the night)
Adult Ticket £5 Child £4
Tickets on sale in the Village Shop, The Eagle Pub and Abbotts Ann Primary School Office

Andover Golf Club, Andover – 4th November 2017
Gates Open 5.30pm. Fireworks Time 7pm. Parking available
Tickets £6 per person or £20 for a family of 4. Under 5’s go free. Tickets can be brought on the night or in advance. Call 01264 358040
Hot, cold, alcoholic drinks and food will be available

Bourne Valley Pick Your Own, St Mary Bourne – 4th November 2017
Gates open at 4 o’clock
Tickets £4 /head, £5 /head on the night – pre-school children are free
Pre-booked tickets from the PYO Shop and St Mary Bourne Village Shop
There will be a children’s display at 6pm and the main event at 7 30pm
Food, drinks, glowsticks and entertainment.
Remember a torch for the walk to and from the car

Looking Up – new church service – Sunday 15th October

by Monxton Matters

You are invited to

“Looking UP”

a new service at Monxton church

finding God – being found by God

 

Sunday 15th October 4pm
3.45pm: hot chocolate and doughnuts
4.00pm-ish: worship begins
4.45pm: home time!

We want you to feel welcome and at ease – so no dressing-up, no books – (everything on data projector)

Featuring: “Strictly Doughnut”: can your dad eat one without licking his lips? And what has this to do with the love of God?

And if we don’t laugh a lot we’ve missed out on the nature of God

See YOU there 

PS keyboard, sax and guitar band. Would you like to join in? (any age)

Matthew – 07960 299 434 and revupmg@gmail.com 

Monxton vs Amport Sporting Challenge – Sunday 17 September

by Monxton Matters

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Monxton vs Amport: summer sporting challenge – Sunday 17 September, Amport Green, 2.30pm
The next Monxton vs Amport sporting head to head has been decided! A rounders/ baseball competition on Amport Green. Sunday 17th September, starting at 2.30pm.This will be very much a family event with the idea to have an U10’s game & then another game for everyone else.

The tally stands at 1-1. So will it be Monxton or Amport who shine on the pitch & take the lead… we will have to see…

Just turn up to take part in some friendly competition.☀️🌳