HERE’S your guide to what’s on today, as compiled by the Post series.
EVENT
CHALTON: Butser Ancient Farm.The Holly King: an ancient Pagan midwinter celebration. Ceremonies will be performed at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Tickets are £10 and must be pre-booked. For more details visit www.butserancient farm.co.uk or call 023 9259 8838.
HARTING: Uppark House and garden 11am to 3pm. The Twelve days of Christmas. Beautifully decorated trees inspired by the classic song. Normal admission prices apply. Visit www.national trust.org.uk
PETERSFIELD: The Square Brewery, The Square. Funk n Soul music from 9pm to midnight, free entry.
PETERSFIELD: The Square, 10am to 2pm. Hampshire Farmers’ Market. Last Petersfield farmers’ market before Christmas.
PETERSFIELD: St Peter’s Church, The Square, 6pm. Nine Lessons and Carols. A traditional service of readings, anthems and carols, by candlelight.
PETERSFIELD: Hope Church at Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane. Outside/In telling of the Christmas story. Discover the story that ‘turns the world upside down and outside/in’. Service begins at 10.30 am, visit www.hope church.life for more details.
MUSIC
PETERSFIELD: The Good Intent, College Street. An Evening of Unordained Gospel and Blues from 8.30pm. Jacob Davies will do his utmost to pay tribute to the work of some of the most enigmatic and tortured souls that the music world has produced. Expect Oldtime Gospel mixed with Soul and Blues artists such as Howlin’ Wolf, Charlie Patton and Leadbelly.
WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, The Close, 3.30pm. Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. Performed by the Cathedral Choristers and harpist Anne Denholm, official harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. All are welcome. Retiring collection will be taken. Further information visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk