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You are here: Home / Community / Velmore Centre: The Big Event – 20th August to 3 September 2017

Velmore Centre: The Big Event – 20th August to 3 September 2017

August 18, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Velmore Church is launching a fortnight of events from Sunday 20th August to Sunday 3rd September 2017, at Velmore Centre.

The Big Event (actually it’s a series of interesting events) seems comprehensive, covering music, craft, talks, African experience, holiday club, family fun day, magic show and others. The location is: Velmore Centre, Falkland Road SO53 3GY Chandler’s Ford.

Telephone numbers: 023 8057 1414. Email: info@​velmore.org

Velmore Centre - The Big Event
Velmore Centre – The Big Event

The programme of The Big Event can be found on this page: The Big Event – 20 August to 3 September 2017.

Barbara Hillier: Chandler’s Ford during the reign of Queen Victoria

For local history lovers, one particular event is a talk by historian Barbara Hillier, on Wednesday 23rd of August, from 14:30 to 15:30. Her topic is: Chandler’s Ford During The Reign Of Queen Victoria.

Chandler's Ford During The Reign Of Queen Victoria by Barbara Hillier.
Chandler’s Ford During the Reign of Queen Victoria by Barbara Hillier.

Barbara is the author of Chandler’s Ford history books and an excellent speaker, with a wealth of knowledge of Chandler’s Ford’s local history. Don’t miss the event.

Chandler's Ford Books by Barbara J Hillier and Gerald Ponting.
Chandler’s Ford Books by Barbara J Hillier and Gerald Ponting.

A Day in the Life of a Shepherd with David Sullivan

Another interesting event worth attending is storytelling by David Sullivan: a Day in the Life of a Shepherd. David Sullivan is a lifetime shepherd and great storteller, who will share tales of his life.

Friday 25th August 10:30 – 12 noon

A Day in the Life of a Shepherd with David Sullivan.
A Day in the Life of a Shepherd with David Sullivan.

Some other events include:

African Day at Velmore Centre
African Day at Velmore Centre
Cream Tea at Velmore Church
Cream Tea at Velmore Church
Family fun and games
Family fun and games
Bird and Bug afternoon
Bird and Bug afternoon
Win a Sunday lunch
Win a Sunday lunch

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