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Welcome to the November 2008 edition of Showcase.
Andover Museum
Cutting Edge, until 20 December
What is hair made from? What lives in
it? What's hidden in the giant shampoo bottle?
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out more
Gosport Gallery
The Solent Project, until 20 December
An exhibition of the work of leading
British landscape artist, Kurt Jackson.
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out more

The Red House Museum, Christchurch
Ladybird Make and Do, 8 November - 24
December
Relive your childhood and introduce
your own children to all things retro at this brand new exhibition.
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out more
The Allen Gallery, Alton
Tooth and Claw, 8 November - 20
December
This visually stunning exhibition of
photographs explores our fascinating relationship with predators - past,
present and future.
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out more
Eastleigh Museum
Dressed to Express,15 November - 23
December
Curious about Emos, Chavs, Goths and
more? find out everything you need to know .
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out more
Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham
Magic in the Nursery, 15 November -
31 December
A magical new exhibition explores the
work of Walter Crane, Randloph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway.
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out more
Havant Museum
Tudors, 15 November - 20 December
Find out what happened in Tudor times
and what daily life was like for rich and poor.
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out more

City Space at Winchester Discovery
Centre
Out of Egypt, until 16 November
Exhibition of genuine Ancient
Egyptian artefacts from the Winchester Museums Collection.
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out more
Hampshire Record Office
Reflections on the 90th anniversary
of the First World War, until 15 November
Free exhibition including images from
postcards, letters and diaries.
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out more
Family History for Beginners, 27 November
Who do you think you are? Begin to
find out with Hampshire Archives and Local Studies.
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out more
Last Thursday Lecture, 27 November
Their Name Liveth for Evermore: some
Winchester Cathedral war memorials.
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out more
Lunch and Learn: reading old Latin handwriting, 7
November
Free, informal session reading old
Latin handwriting.
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out more

Winchester Discovery Centre
Rapunzel, 9 November
Theatre of Widdershins have taken this
traditional tale right back to its roots, teased out the tangles and
styled it into a beautifully coiffured piece.
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out more
Into the Woods, 13 November
Linked to our exhibition of David Hockney's
illustrations of the Grimm fairy tales, see Into the Woods, the
award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim.
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out more
The Gallery at Winchester Discovery Centre
Crafted, 29 November - 18 January
A selling exhibition bringing together
hand-picked contemporary craft makers from around the UK.
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out more
City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre
Making Merry, 22 November - 4 January
City Space will be transformed into an
artist's studio where you will see a variety of work hand made by local
artists and craftspeople, with most items for sale.
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out more
Forest Arts - New Milton
Great Panto! 29 November
Professional theatre company Forest Forge
bring their fabulous version of Jack and the Beanstalk to Forest Arts
Centre.
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out more

Contemporary Craft Fair, 23 November
Innovative designer-makers are coming to
Forest Arts for one day only so that you can purchase their beautiful
wares.
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out more
Theatre Royal - Winchester
Canterbury Tales, 7-8 November
Mappa Mundi's revival of their sell-out take
on Chaucer's text transforms his tales into a dramatic and comical show,
full of wit and charm
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out more
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 19-20 November
If A Christmas Carol is the most popular
story every told, then this stage version is possibly the most
successful recent adaptation.
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out more
The Spirit of Christmas - Classics by Candlelight, 21
November
This concert will truly represent the spirit
of Christmas, with seasonal carols and Yuletide favourites, performed by
musicians of the highest international calibre.
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out more
Jacqui Dankworth and her band, 22 November
"There are very few singers that can
sound so good on record and even better when you see them live on stage,
Jacqui Dankworth is one of the few who sounds fantastic all the
time!" - Michael Parkinson
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out more
Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors and The Vile
Victorians, 25, 27, 28, 29 November
We all want to meet people from history -
the trouble is everyone is dead!!!
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out more
Proteus Theatre
The Snow Queen, 28 November - 1
February
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of
frozen lands, talking reindeer, the power of friendship and one girl's
bravery is re-told in Proteus' unique style.
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out more
Artists in Test Valley
Christmas Art Exhibition, 19 - 30
November
By popular demand, "Artists in Test
Valley" have made their Christmas Exhibition at the Fairground Art
& Design Centre, Weyhill, Andover an Annual Event.
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out more
Royal Victoria
Country Park

Fireworks Night, 8 November
A wonderful evening of fireworks for all the
family including sideshow stalls, a small fun fair and miniature train
rides.
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out more
Remembrance Day Parade, 9 November
Organised by the Army Cadet Force.
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out more
Manor Farm Country Park
'Winter, Here We Come', 2 November
Enjoy the seasonal delights of Manor Farm
Country Park as winter approaches. Explore the park and learn about the
work of rangers and volunteers to benefit wildlife.
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out more

Teatime with Father Christmas, 30 November
Chat with Father Christmas when he drops in
to the Schoolteacher's Cottage for afternoon tea. Bring along your
letter to Santa and post it in the special post box.
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out more
Festive Tree Dressing, 30 November
Join in with preparations for the festive
season in a Victorian household by helping farmer's wife, Mrs Earwicker
decorate the farmyard Christmas tree.
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out more
Staunton Country Park
Barn Dance, 15 November
Saddle your horse and mosey on down to the
Staunton Country Park barn dance! No experience necessary - just come
prepared to join the fun!
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out more
Titchfield Haven
Craft Fayre, 29 - 30 November
Highly popular Craft Fayre showcasing local
arts and crafts, perfect for that unique quality Christmas present.
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out more
Dundridge Nature Reserve
Winter Walk, 8 November
Join a ranger on a guided walk via Dundridge
to the Hampshire Bowman for a drink or lunch, for those who wish, and
back again!
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out more
Westwood Woodland Park
Winter Workday, 16 November
Come along and help the rangers of Westwood
maintain the site on this fun winter workday.
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out more
Hampshire
Fare
Foodie events in Hampshire during
November
This month, take part in seasonal cookery
workshops and demos, gardening days, a chocolate masterclass, and for
children, a hands-on chocolate advent calendar workshop.
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out more
Hampshire Farmers' Markets in November
Order your Christmas turkey, goose,
pud and other local food and drink, and shop for food lovers' Christmas
presents
Sunday 9 and 30, Winchester
Saturday 15, Alton
Sunday 16, Andover and Southsea
Sunday 23, Chandlers Ford
Saturday 29, Cosham
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out more
All markets 10am-2pm except Winchester 9am-2pm.

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Nomber choice
Exhibition of the month
Britain's
First Flyer
Aldershot Military Museum
Object of the month
Cody's
flying helmet
Aldershot Military Museum
Document of the month
A
lost generation
Hampshire Archive and Local Studies

Photo
of the month
Memorial
Stone
Hampshire Archive and Local Studies


Music of the month
Johnny
Flynn: A Larum

Film of
the month
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull
Book of the month

E M Remarque All quiet on the Western Front |