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Christmas BazaarSaturday 27 November, 11am to 3pmChurch Cottage, St Michael’s Church –20p pensioners, 30p adultsCrafts, gifts and local charity fundraising stall.01256 423874Storytime at South Ham LibraryWednesday 1 December, 10amSouth Ham Library – freeHalf an hour of stories for under fives and theirparents/carers every Wednesday morning.0845 6035631The Wind in the WillowsFriday 3 December to Sunday 2 JanuaryThe Haymarket – prices varyFollowing the adventures of good natured Mole, friendlyRatty, their loyal friend Badger and the jovial butconceited Toad. www.anvilarts.org.uk, 01256 844244The Sleeping PrincessSaturday 4 December, 11amCentral Studio – £7 adults, £4.50 childrenSleeping Beauty in the wood with full integrated signlanguage. www.centralstudio.co.uk01256 418318Christmas Arts and Crafts FairSaturday 4 December, 10am to 3pmWillis Museum – free admissionJoin local artists and craftspeople at the Willis Museumfor a Christmas fair. Plenty of creative and imaginativeideas for Christmas presents, all made locally.0845 603 5635Scrabble at Tadley LibraryThursday 9 December, 10am to middayTadley Library – 50pJoin the friendly group for a game of scrabble.0845 6035631Sleeping BeautyThursday 9 December to Sunday 2 JanuaryThe Anvil – prices varyPantomime fun for all the family featuring Wendy Craig,Abi Titmuss and Andrew Agnew.www.anvilarts.org.uk, 01256 844244Mayor’s Charity Christmas ConcertSaturday 11 December, 7.30pmSt Michael’s Church – costs tbcA charity Christmas Concert in aid of the Mayor’sCharity Appeal. 01256 844844Nativity SceneSunday 12 December, 12pm to 2pmFestival Place, Festival SquareCalling all would be Mary, Josephs, shepherds, kingsand angels, join the Mayor of Basingstoke at the Nativityscene. Traditional music, mulled wine and mince pies.Come dressed as your favourite nativity character.www.festivalplace.co.ukKnit n’ Knatter at South Ham LibraryWednesday 15 December, 2.15pmSouth Ham Library – freeWant to learn to knit, or try new patterns?The group meets every two weeks. 0845 6035631Bookmates at Tadley LibrarySaturday 18 December, 11amTadley Library – freeA free club for boys aged 10 and over to discussbooks and find out about ones you would like to read.Parents are welcome to come along too. Free hireof a DVD or game at each session. 0845 6035631An Evening with Brian BlessedFriday 28 January, 7.30pmCentral Studio – £15The extrovert personality comes to the studio of which heis he patron. www.centralstudio.co.uk, 01256 418318Jimmy CarrSunday 13 February, 7.30pmThe Anvil – £25Laughter Therapy is Jimmy Carr’s ninth solo show.An evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter.Suitable for ages 16 and over. www.anvilarts.org.uk01256 844244Sophia the Snail could be coming to a schoolnear you from 28 May to 19 June next year.The Proteus Theatre production for three to seven yearolds is being offered to schools in the borough for amuch reduced charge. The production follows the fastand funny tale about one little girl’s journey towardovercoming her biggest fears – and why it’s soimportant to eat your greens!If you would be interested for your schoolcall 01256 354541, email info@proteustheatre.comor visit www.proteustheatre.comBasingstoke & Deane Today 31