SEPTEMBER 7-29: ‘I Am Not Who you Think I Am’ - unusual exhibition featuring artist Heather Bowring at the Allen Gallery, Church Street, Alton. Meet the artist from 11am-2pm. Portraits include Mary Ellis, the 100-year-old Spitfire pilot, and Kevin Carey, chairman of the RNIB. Gallery open 10am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday. Free entry.

TO SEPTEMBER 30: ‘Jane Austen’ exhibition by Chawton Primary School featuring Chawton’s most celebrated resident. Gallery open 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Free entry.

SEPTEMBER 8: Alton U3A coffee morning at the Allen Gallery, Church Street, Alton, 10.30am. Non-members welcome.

SEPTEMBER 9: Hampshire farmers’ market on Alton High Street, 9am-2pm.

SEPTEMBER 9: Alton Lions craft market on Cross & Pillory Lane and Market Square, Alton, 10am-3pm. Wide range of locally produced craftwork.

SEPTEMBER 9: Alton Natural History Society: Field Meeting at Woolhampton Gravel Pits. Meet 10am at Row Barge Inn on minor road to south of A4 between Woolhampton and Midgham (SU 572666) Bring lunch. Contact Raynor on 01256 862541

SEPTEMBER 9: Charity walk for peace – circular five-mile mile fundraising walk led by the Ahamdiyya Muslims. Starting 11am from Bentley station and walking around Alton Holt Forest to return to the station. Registration from 9am, opening ceremony 10.45am. In aid of Southern Domestic Abuse Service and Home-Start Butser and WeyWater. Visit charitywalkforpeace.org.

SEPTEMBER 10: Alton Ramblers meet 9.10am at Alton Health Centre car park for nine-mile walk led by Denise, starting 10am from Blackheath car park (TQ 034462). Circular walk starting Blackheath along the Downs Link, Chinthurst Hill and Tower, Bramley, Shamley Green and back to Blackheath. Bring lunch. Call 01962 733934 or visit altonramblers.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 11: Giles Group meet 2pm at Alresford Community Centre for a talk by Trish Ferris on ‘Local Memories of a Child in the Second World War’. Open to everyone, including the disabled, carers, lonely, friends and family. Refreshments and draw. Minibus transport available on request. Call 01962 734824.

SEPTEMBER 12: Alton & District Stamp Club meet 7.45pm at Medstead Village Hall for an informal evening. Bring stamps to buy and sell or swap. New members welcome. Visit altonstamp-club.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER 12: Alton Ramblers meet 9.20am at Alton Sports Centre car park for five-mile walk led by Ray and Diana, starting 10am from Farnham Park golf course car park (SU 838475). A pretty walk to include Farnham Park on tracks and paths, with a cafe stop at finish. Call 01962 733934 or visit altonramblers.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 12: Alton Ramblers meet 9.10am at Alton Sports Centre car park for 11-mile walk led by Chester & Lynn, starting 10am from Hill Brow, Rogate Road car park (SU 790260). Easy, varied walk, south of Liss, via Terwick Common, Trotton, Maysleith and Rake Hangars. Bring lunch. Call 01962 733934 or visit altonramblers.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 13: Alton Choral Society resumes regular Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Salvation Army Hall, Amery Street, Alton, 7.45pm. Currently practising a medley from Les Miserables and Faure’s Requiem for the October concert. No audition, all welcome. Visit altonchoral.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 15: Alton U3A monthly meeting at Alton Community Centre, 2pm. Talk by Dr France Hurd on ‘Nineteen Years at the Chalk Face’ – the confessions of an Ofsted inspector. What is it like to have the privilege of observing lessons, what has been learned from years in classrooms, and the funny side of inspection. Admission £1, everyone welcome.

SEPTEMBER 15: Screening of film classic Sense and Sensibility at Alton Assembly Rooms, 10am (schools welcome), 2pm and 7.30pm. Organised by Alton Town council as part of celebrations commemorating 200 years since the death of Jane Austen. Popcorn available or bring your own refreshments. Charity bucket at entrance for donations to the mayor’s chosen charities. Tickets free on first-come, first served basis from Alton Town Council on 01420 83986, e-mail [email protected] or visit senseandsensibilityalton.eventbrite.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER 15: Fantastic Beasts film night at Broadlands Group Riding for the Disabled, Medstead. Hog roast, drinks available. Gates and bar open 6.30pm, film starts at dusk. Parking onsite. In aid of Broadlands Group RDA. Tickets £15 adult, £12.50 child, £50 family, online at broadlandsgrouprda.org.uk, e-mail [email protected], or call Nigel on 07789 430892.

SEPTEMBER 15-17: West Meon Music Festival in West Meon Church, featuring Hampshire Celtic folk band Head North and renowned classical musicians such as clarinettist Michael Collins, the Primrose Piano Quartet, and mezzo-soprano Louise Winter. Opening on Friday evening with a candlelit concert of Viennese classics. Family Saturday morning concert, in aid of The Rosemary Foundation - informal hour for children with a magical theme - fancy dress encouraged. Saturday afternoon, award-winning Vickers-Bovey Guitar Duo will perform in nearby Warnford Church. Sunday morning coffee concert and afternoon concert turning to Love and Obession. Visit westmeonmusic.co.uk. Tickets available online or by post from Box Office, Walnut Cottage, Hampton Hill, Swanmore, SO32 2QN.

SEPTEMBER 16: Psychic and holistic fair at Alton Community centre, 10am-4pm. Mediumship, tarot and oracle card readings, holistic therapies, stalls selling craft and new age theme goodies, jewellery, incense, tarot cards, crystals. Entry £3 adults (accompanied children free). Stalls available. Call Marie on 01420 85057 or e-mail [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 16: Opera Loki presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni at Alton Maltings Centre, 7pm. In aid of HomeStart Wey-Water. For tickets, visit ticketsource.co.uk/event/EKLGJG.

SEPTEMBER 16: Cardiac Rehab 20th anniversary band concert at Alton Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Featuring The Ron Green Big Band. Tickets £12.50 (to include glass of wine) from Waterstone’s bookshop on Alton High Street, Alton Cardiac Rehab Centre (behind Alton Sports Centre) on 01420 544794 or e-mail [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 19: Hampshire Gardens Trust meet at the Hampshire Records Office, Winchester, 2pm. Talk by Sally Miller on ‘Remarks on Forest Scenery, the Reverend Gilpin, the Picturesque and the New Forest’. Bookable in advance at £8, £10 on the door. To book, visit hgt.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 20: Energy Alton meeting at Alton Community Centre for a talk by Lee Dancer, head of water resources at South East Water on ‘Meeting demand for water – every drop counts’, 7.30pm. Mr Dance will be sharing plans for the management of water resources and how consumers can play their part. Followed by questions and discussion. Bar available. Free entry. All welcome. Visit energyalton.org.uk.

SEPTEMBER 23: Alton Herald classic car show. Hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles, plus modern franchises on display in Alton town centre. Music and dancing in the Market Square, market on the High Street.

SEPTEMBER 23: Motown and soul night at The Crown Hotel, High Street, Alton, 8pm. DJs Christine and James Rowley, of Vintage Soul Sounds, playing 60s, 70s and 80s music in aid of Alton’s Wey Valley Radio.

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