Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-arts-amp-crafts-make-your-own-persian-inspired-tile-thurs-2-january-willis-museum-and-sainsbury-gallery-basingstoke">ARTS &amp; CRAFTS: <a href="https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/make-your-own-persian-inspired-tile" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make your own Persian Inspired Tile</a>, Thurs 2 January, Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery, Basingstoke</h2>



<p>Tapping into a centuries old trend, if you&#8217;ve a creative mind, an arty child aged 6+ or just generally fancy escaping the house post-Christmas, come along to this Basingstoke museum and have a go at making a Persian inspired tile. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-sunday-jazz-at-the-garlic-farm-sun-5-january-newchurch">MUSIC: <a href="https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/pages/events-shows" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Sunday Jazz </em>at The Garlic Farm</a>, Sun 5 January, Newchurch</h2>



<p>Like a little light entertainment while you eat? The first Sunday afternoon of the year brings local jazz musicians to entertain diners at The Garlic Farm&#8217;s foodie restaurant, known for its excellent locally-sourced Island ingredients including home-reared beef and goat. Word to the wise &#8211; the Island&#8217;s famous pungent ingredient is also used liberally, so if you are coming, pack the mints.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-workshop-vermeer-s-the-art-of-painting-paint-and-sip-with-alan-beckett-fri-10-january-the-arc-winchester">WORKSHOP: <a href="https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/vermeers-art-painting-paint-and-sip-alan-beckett">Vermeer’s ‘The art of painting’ paint and sip with Alan Beckett</a>, Fri 10 January, The Arc, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="893" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Vemeer-art-and-sip.jpg" alt="Vermeer’s ‘The art of painting’ paint and sip with Alan Beckett, Fri 10 January, The Arc, Winchester" class="wp-image-36107" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Vemeer-art-and-sip.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Vemeer-art-and-sip-800x476.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Vemeer-art-and-sip-1000x595.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Vemeer-art-and-sip-768x457.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Create a masterpiece in the style of the Dutch master under the expert eye of art historian and artist Alan Beckett at this relaxed session at The Arc Winchester, with a chance to toast your work and meet likeminded art lovers (booze-free option available). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-down-for-the-count-a-century-of-swing-sun-14-january-theatre-royal-winchester">MUSIC: <a href="https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/down-count-century-swing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Down for the Count: A Century of Swing</a>, Sun 14 January, Theatre Royal Winchester</h2>



<p>Jazz club regulars <em>Down for the Count</em> are in Winchester to celebrate A Century of Swing, a whistlestop tour from 1920s America through the decades to the 40s and 50s. Hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller along with classics by Nat &#8216;King&#8217; Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellbeing-happy-gut-happy-brain-in-conversation-with-stephanie-j-moore-wednesday-15-january-lime-wood-lyndhurst-new-forest">WELLBEING: <a href="https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/book/events-retreats/event-details?eventId=67505e2d52f71de69202c499">Happy Gut, Happy Brain &#8211; in Conversation with Stephanie J Moore</a>, Wednesday 15 January, Lime Wood, Lyndhurst, New Forest</h2>



<p>Clinical nutritionist, consultant, and author of <em>Eat Your Brain Happy</em>, Stephanie J Moore will be at Lime Wood for this special evening event discussing the gut/brain access and how we can better nourish our brains through what we eat</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lights-winter-woodland-lights-fri-17-january-sun-2-february-the-hawk-conservancy-trust-andover">LIGHTS: <a href="https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/events/winter-woodland-lights/">Winter Woodland Lights</a>, Fri 17 January – Sun 2 February, The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust.jpg" alt="Winter Woodland Lights The Hawk Conservancy Trust, near Andover" class="wp-image-32636" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/Winter-Woodland-Lights-Hawk-Conservancy-Trust-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>A magical Winter Wonderland Lights fundraising trail at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Expect colourful illuminations and a live owl display, all set in atmospheric woodland.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoors-nbsp-wassailing-the-orchard-fri-17-jan-butser-ancient-hill-farm-near-petersfield">OUTDOORS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/wassail-wassailing-orchard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wassailing the Orchard</a>, Fri 17 Jan, Butser Ancient Hill Farm, Near Petersfield</h2>



<p>Here we come a-wassailing! Never mind the Coke lorry &#8211; once of a time this (pan) banging ceremony at Butser Ancient Hill Farm was the ultimate mid-winter highlight. Gather after sundown and follow the Wassail Queen in a torchlit procession, accompanied by Prize Old Mummers and Hook Eagle Morris leading revellers on a merry dance. After, toast the orchard with warming, spiced cider.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-isle-of-wight-symphony-orchestra-january-concert-saturday-18-january-the-medina-theatre-newport">MUSIC: <a href="https://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/events/isle-of-wight-symphony-orchestra-january-concert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra January Concert</a>, Saturday 18 January, The Medina Theatre, Newport</h2>



<p>Playing classical greats including Wagner, Elgar and Rachmaninov, catch the renowned Isle of Wight Symphony orchestra returns to The Medina for their New Year concert.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-literature-the-jane-austen-birthday-ball-sat-18-january-alton-assembly-rooms-alton">LITERATURE: <a href="https://altonevents.co.uk/events/jane-austen-birthday-ball-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Jane Austen Birthday Ball</a>, Sat 18 January, Alton Assembly Rooms, Alton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1536" height="1181" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen.jpg" alt="Jane Austen Regency period Alton Hampshire " class="wp-image-32878" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen-800x615.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen-1000x769.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen-768x591.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Jane-Austen-683x525.jpg 683w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></figure>



<p>Carriages, ladies! Party like its 1811 at this fun celebration in honour of the great author &#8211; 250 years on from the year Jane Austen was born. Hosted by the Alton Jane Austen Group, trained Regency Dancers will be on hand to provide demonstrations, help with dances and music.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellbeing-goga-on-tour-sat-18-sat-25-january-various-locations">WELLBEING: <a href="https://www.muckybucketfarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goga on Tour</a>, Sat 18 &#8211; Sat 25 January, various locations</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Goat-Yoga-mucky-bucket-farm.jpg" alt="Goat Yoga Mucky Bucket Farm Hampshire" class="wp-image-36109" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Goat-Yoga-mucky-bucket-farm.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Goat-Yoga-mucky-bucket-farm-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Goat-Yoga-mucky-bucket-farm-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Goat-Yoga-mucky-bucket-farm-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Got a New Year&#8217;s resolution to get fit or try something different? Try a downward, err, goat! Run by a Hampshire-based family farm, there are regular Goat Yoga (goga) sessions every month at Sarisbury Green Community Centre. Or try one on tour this January in Marchwood (18 Jan), Southampton (19 Jan) and Winchester (25 Jan).  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theatre-dear-evan-hansen-tues-21-sat-25-january-the-mayflower-southampton">THEATRE: <em><a href="https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/dear-evan-hansen-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dear Evan Hansen</a></em>, Tues 21 &#8211; Sat 25 January, The Mayflower, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Dear-Evan-Hansen.jpg" alt="Dear Evan Hansen, Tues 21 - Sat 25 January, The Mayflower, Southampton" class="wp-image-36104" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Dear-Evan-Hansen.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Dear-Evan-Hansen-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Dear-Evan-Hansen-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Dear-Evan-Hansen-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Telling a few porky pies to fit in, anxious High School kid Evan Hansen sees events spiral out of control when the truth comes out. Catch this brilliant Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical &#8211; with a score by the Oscar winning composers of <em>The Greatest Showman</em> &#8211; at The Mayflower Southampton this January.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theatre-swan-lake-wed-22-january-anvil-arts-basingstoke">THEATRE: <a href="https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/swan-lake-varna">Swan Lake</a>, Wed 22 January, Anvil Arts, Basingstoke</h2>



<p>The greatest romantic ballet of all time brought to life by Tchaikovsky&#8217;s haunting score, performed in Basingstoke by Varna International Ballet and Orchestra.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoors-wild-new-forest-break-at-the-montagu-arms-thursday-23-january-beaulieu">OUTDOORS: <a href="https://montaguarmshotel.co.uk/offer/wild-new-forest-break/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild New Forest Break at The Montagu Arms</a>, Thursday 23 January, Beaulieu</h2>



<p>&#8216;Shroom for a little one? Part of an outdoorsy two-night break, explore the enchanting world of fungi in the beautiful New Forest, followed by a relaxing boutique stay at Beaulieu&#8217;s Montagu Arms Hotel. Knowledgeable guides will lead guests through stunning landscape here, unveiling the mysteries of mushrooms and toadstools.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-amp-drink-the-grand-highland-fling-a-ling-fri-24-january-northwood-house-cowes">FOOD &amp; DRINK: <a href="https://northwoodhouse.org/event/the-grand-highland-fling-a-ling/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Grand Highland Fling-a-ling</a>, Fri 24 January, Northwood House, Cowes</h2>



<p>Feasting and dancing was what Northwood House was built for. Back for a second year, get involved at this full blown Burns Night celebration. On the agenda are whiskey cocktails, the Highland Fling-a-ling Haggis and Heather tossing competition, the traditional address to the haggis and a three-course Scottish-themed supper. After, twirl the night away in the Ballroom to a live ceilidh band and caller.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comedy-miles-jupp-on-i-bang-fri-24-january-the-haymarket-basingstoke">COMEDY: <a href="https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/miles-jupp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miles Jupp</a> &#8211; On I Bang, Fri 24 January, The Haymarket, Basingstoke</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="898" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Miles-Jupp.jpg" alt="Miles Jupp - On I Bang, Fri 24 January, The Haymarket, Basingstoke" class="wp-image-36108" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Miles-Jupp.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Miles-Jupp-800x479.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Miles-Jupp-1000x599.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Miles-Jupp-768x460.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>The TV favourite returns to Basingstoke with a story to tell. Touching on his experiences of a brain tumour and subsequent neurosurgery, <em>On I Bang</em> – is a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love, and qualified medical practitioners</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-amp-drink-burns-night-sat-25-jan-the-grosvenor-stockbridge">FOOD &amp; DRINK: <a href="https://steadfast-asset-1.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/grosvenor-hotel/Rooms/Garden-Rooms/11-12-2024-Events-with-links.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burns Night</a>, Sat 25 Jan, The Grosvenor, Stockbridge</h2>



<p>A traditional Burns Night with all the bagpipes and whistles, hosted at The Grosvenor hotel&#8217;s elegant Market Room restaurant. Haste ye and get booking.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-wet-wet-wet-wed-29-january-the-anvil-basingstoke">MUSIC: <a href="https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/wet-wet-wet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wet Wet Wet</a>, Wed 29 January, The Anvil, Basingstoke</h2>



<p>How&#8217;s this for a revival? See M People&#8217;s Heather Small open for Wet, Wet, Wet (now fronted by Liberty X&#8217;s Kevin Simm, with Marti Pellow&#8217;s blessing). Singalong with classics like <em>Sweet Little Mystery</em>, <em>With a Little Help from My Friends</em> and more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comedy-ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time-thursday-30-january-new-theatre-royal-portsmouth">COMEDY: <a href="https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/performances/ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ed Byrne – <em>Tragedy Plus Time</em></a>, Thursday 30 January, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="914" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Ed-Byrne.jpg" alt="Ed Byrne " class="wp-image-33659" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Ed-Byrne.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Ed-Byrne-800x487.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Ed-Byrne-1000x609.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Ed-Byrne-768x468.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as “<em>Tragedy Plus Time</em>“. Continuing his tour in Portsmouth this January, top TV comedian Ed tests that formula with a show based on the most tragic event in his life which celebrates a fraternal bond and love of comedy. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-44e35a52-b7ea-4e05-a900-df2c093725f2">VISIT: <a href="https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/whats-on/night-sky-live-january">Night Sky Live at the Winchester Planetarium</a>, Thurs 30 January, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre.jpg" alt="Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre." class="wp-image-32874" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Night-Sky-Live-at-Winchester-Science-Centre-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Don’t know your Andromeda from your Eridranus? Then head to the Winchester Science Centre for an educational Night Sky Live adventure in the Planetarium. Learn the skills you’ll need to identify the stars, constellations and planets. Then follow the stargazing host outside into the South Downs National Park to see what you can spot in the night sky.</p>


What’s on this January around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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