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Aldershot Military Museum

Meeting Place
An exhibition by painter and textile artist Carole Waller until 20 September.
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There'll be a chance to create your own works of art in our family workshops on 28 August.

Andover Museum

Cutting Edge: A History of Human Hair
This exhibition entertains visitors until Christmas. Whether you're in the downy first stages, have a full head of hair or are thinning on top - this exhibition is for you!
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The Red House Museum

The Tudors
There are lots of things to touch, see and do in The Tudors exhibition, opening on 6 September.
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Visitors can come and meet the Tudors in a celebration of Tudor Village life on 13 September when the Hungerford Household visit The Red House for a day of merriment

Eastleigh Museum

Magic in the Nursery
A selection of books, musical instruments and 'sing-along' panels accompany the Magic in the Nursery exhibition now on show at Eastleigh Museum. This magical exhibition explores the work of Walter Crane and Randolph Caldecott, as well as Kate Greenaway.
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Havant Museum

Ladybird Make and Do
Relive your childhood and introduce your own children to all things retro at a brand new exhibition, Ladybird Make and Do, at Havant Museum until 1 November. A huge dose of nostalgia and lots of fun!
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Westbury Manor Museum

Dressed to Express
If you're curious above Emos, Chavs, Goths and more, find out everything you need know in Dressed To Express, an exhibition of teenage past and present. It will be on display at Westbury Manor Museum in Fareham from 6 September until 1 November.
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Hampshire Record Office

Lunch and learn: reading old handwriting
Friday 5 September, 1pm-2pm
Struggling to decipher old writing in documents? This relaxed and informal lunchtime session on reading English handwriting through the ages is here to help
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Heritage Open Day
13 Sepember, 10am-4pm
Why not drop in for free and experience everything Hampshire Archives and Local Studies has to offer including a look behind the scenes?
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Last Thursday Lecture: Social change in Arcadia
If you're interested in the history of 'growing your own' come to Hampshire Record Office for this free lecture by Steve Poole on attitudes to allotments, 1866-1969.
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Family History for Beginners
25 September, 7pm-9pm
Who do you think you are? Begin to find out with Hampshire Archives and Local Studies. All you need to know to begin researching your family tree.
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Winchester Discovery Centre

Tommy Womack
29 September
Born in Sturgis, Kentucky in 1962, Womack has been able to pop out 13 albums in his 22-year career. His rock/ folk sound and almost abrasive lyricism screams out anthems of questions and answers every musician asks themselves at one point or another.
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Alice Kettle Workshop,The Journey of a line
27 September
A morning of drawing and collage, with the emphasis on experimentation. An afternoon about developing the line into a physical line of stitch. A whole day to discuss and enjoy developing ways of mark making and experimentation.
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Comedy Nights at Winchester Discovery Centre
Come along and join us as we celebrate the start of the weekend. Each month our resident compère introduces three top acts from the London comedy circuit to tickle your funny bones.
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Perform with Berakah!
7 September
Celebrated band, Berakah, will be running a music workshop for 20 lucky 11-19 year olds on 7 September, 1.30pm-3.30pm in the Performance Hall at Winchester Discovery Centre . If you've got your own instrument please bring it along!
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Kathakali
25 September
A rare opportunity see Kathakali performed by experts from Kerala, South India. They perform with amazing grace and dignity. "Intense, hypnotic and spectacularly beautiful" The Daily Telegraph.
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Winchester Art Club Annual Exhibition
6 September - 5 October
This annual exhibition offers the chance for local artists, both amateur and professional, to exhibit a range of work from painting to sculpture, drawings to prints, in the City Space in Winchester Discovery Centre This exhibition will include demonstrations by exhibiting artists.
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God: Reality or Delusion
20 September
In an increasingly secular society, it has become fashionable to dismiss belief in God as mere superstition based on primitive myths. This lecture aims to provide solid and scientific grounds for faith.
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Speaking Volumes Reading Group
Do you love reading and talking with friends about the books you've read? Why not join a new reading group starting at Winchester Discovery Centre.
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Petersfield Library

Finding Henry; A Journey of War
3 September
An illustrated talk by Mike McCarthy, Director of the Guild of Battlefield Guides. Henry Clare is the name of a soldier scratched into a cellar wall on the Somme and hidden for over 80 years. Hear about the man, his story and determination to be remebered. Incorporating the local launch of the Hampshire Big Read: 'Private Peaceful' by Michael Morpurgo.
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Welcome to the September 2008 edition of Showcase

Maps - your way

Hampshire Libraries are to become an Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre, offering a new online service for Ordnance Survey maps which will be available in Basingstoke, Fareham and Winchester Discovery Centre libraries. You are invited to the launch of this service on Wednesday 24 September at Winchester Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm where you can see presentations and a demonstration of the service and learn how it could help you.
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Chase Mill

Open Day and guided walk around The Moors
Bishop's Waltham, Sunday 14 September as part of Heritage Week. Chase Mill is a Victorian twin-pitch back over-shot water-mill. One wheel will be in operation on the day. There has been a mill here since at least the Doomsday Book period.
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Manor Farm Country Park

The Big Doggy Do
Sunday 14 September
A fabulous family fun day out for you and your dog. Our new dog exercise field at Toplands is the venue for a day of doggy delights, including agility displays, dog health clinics, grooming. Enter your four-legged friend in the Waggiest Tail or Shiniest Coat competition, browse a selection of stalls for dog-friendly merchandise, or even have your face painted as your favourite dog!
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Autumn Park Ramble
Sunday 28 September
Take a leisurely stroll to discover the autumnal delights of Manor Farm Country Park on this guided walk led by a Countryside Ranger.
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Royal Victoria Country Park

Police Band Concert
Tuesday 9 September
A wonderful evening of live music with the police brass band in the chapel, followed by tea and cakes.
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Lepe Country Park

Barking Beach Bonanza
Saturday 6 September
Join us for a fun morning out with your dog. Have a go at dog agility or take part in a healthy dog walk along the beach and don't forget to pick up your doggy bag of treats. Light refreshments provided.
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Lepe Loop Guided Walk
Thursday 25 September
Join the rangers for a 5 mile walk around the Lepe Loop, a varied coastal and countryside walk, looking for wildlife along the way. Booking essential call 023 8089 9108.
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Coastal Postcard Competition
Closing date Friday 26 September
Don't miss the chance to take part in this competition to design a postcard of the New Forest Coastline. Visit Calshot, Lepe, Lymington, Keyhaven or Hurst Castle Spit to get your inspiration. Competition winners will have their designs printed and sold locally.
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Hampshire Fare

A Thought For Food Festival
5-7 September
A brand new food festival set in the grounds of Stansted Park on the Hampshire/West Sussex borders showcasing over 100 regional and national producers, food theatre, demonstrations, cookery school, food forums and more
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The Food Show @ Romsey Show
13 September
Romsey Show is bulging at the seams with The Food Show offering 'two shows for the price of one'; non-stop cookery and producer demos, local and regional produce, children's activities and more
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Andover Food Fayre
A feast of flavours is on offer in Andover on Sunday 21 September 10am-4pm when the town centre hosts 'Feast', Andover's Food Fayre centred around the Hampshire Farmers' Market in the High Street.
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Winchester farmers' market
Celebrate Hampshire's 2008 British Cheese Award medal winners and British Cheese Week with a cheese themed cookery demonstration at Winchester farmers' market on 28 September, plus tastings.
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September film recommendations
There is truly something for everyone in this month's selections
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September book recommendations
There's a feeling for the past in this month's selection with some enthralling novels and tales of British history.
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September music recommendations
A couple of Mercury Prize nominees feature in this month's recommendations
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