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Sunday 07 September 2025 Venue:  Market Place     map   Live music  •  Arts  •  Special interest Address:   Guildhall Square, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1TP Event:  Salisbury Arts Scene Event with live music from Tony Rogers + Guitarras Nuevo + Nobody's Business - 10am-4pm - Salisbury Arts Scene events bring the best of contemporary arts and hand crafts to the heart of Salisbury. These unique outdoor arts events are held on the first Sunday of the month from March to December, weather permitting. Talented artists from Salisbury and the surrounding area set-up their galleries for the day to showcase their fabulous work. Please always check weather conditions before visiting - notice of cancellations or changes to start and finish times will be provided via social media: www.facebook.com/salisburyartsscene. Visit www.salisburyartsscene.co.uk for more information.

Wednesday 10 September 2025 Venue:  Harnham Community Sports & Social Club     map   Live music  •  Special interest Address:   Parsonage Green, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LA Telephone:  07876 520015 Event:  Salisbury Folk Club: Ribble + Carrie Martin - 7.30pm - Salisbury Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571320094377. Folk club. £5 entry. Venue's website:  sites.google.com/view/harnhamclub/home Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Harnham-Social-Club/100069272528849

Thursday 11 September 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Codebreakers: The Story of Enigma - 7.30pm - WWII, Bletchley Park, Alan Turing. Codebreakers: The Story of Enigma, presented by Dr Mark Baldwin. This is the story of the second World War's Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machine, the Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. By cracking the codes, the Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. It is thought that the intelligence gained from Enigma shortened the war by approximately 2 years. The show is followed by an opportunity for questions, and then a hands-on demonstration of one of the very few surviving Enigma machines. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 16 September 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  An Audience with Prue Leith - 7.30pm - Join the legendary Prue Leith in conversation with Matthew Stadlen for an evening of stories, wit and inspiration. From Michelin-starred restaurateur to bestselling author, TV favourite, and tireless campaigner for better food and education, Prue’s extraordinary career spans restaurants, novels, Bake Off stardom, and public service. Her latest cookbook Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom continues her mission to make food joyful, simple and shared. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from one of Britain’s most dynamic and beloved figures – live on stage. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Monday 22 September 2025 Venue:  The Georgian Room - Salisbury Recorded Music Society     map   Special interest Address:   rear of 6-8 St Ann Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2HB Event:  Salisbury Recorded Music Society: Murder, Mishap, and Misfortune: Strange and unexpected deaths of some lesser known composers. - 7.30pm - Alan Forshaw will begin our season with gruesome and ghastly tales of some musical demises!. For full programme, see www.salisburyrms.org. Venue notes: The Salisbury Recorded Music Society meets in The Georgian Room in St Ann Street. Entrance is at the rear (access via Friary Lane, off St Ann's Street). This is the home of the Salisbury Recorded Music Society (RMS), a group of people - enthusiastic about music - who meet once a fortnight to listen to and widen their knowledge of the classical music repertoire. For more information about the society and membership, please visit salisburyrms.org. Venue's website:  salisburyrms.org Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-Recorded-Music-Society/100032786900243

Thursday 25 September 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  An Audience with Lord Jonathan Sumption - 7.30pm - Lord Sumption, known as the ‘biggest brain in Britain’, is a constitutional expert, former Supreme Court Judge and star barrister, media commentator and acclaimed historian. He is joined by Matthew Stadlen to discuss his views on topics ranging from Britain's membership of the ECHR, the rule of law in the UK and the Hundred Years War to what it means to be free in 2025. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Sunday 28 September 2025 Venue:  Houghton Lodge Gardens     map   Family  •  Fete  •  Special interest Address:   North Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6LQ Event:  Apple Day at Houghton Lodge Gardens & The Glass House - 11am-4pm - Apple enthusiasts, rejoice! Houghton Lodge Gardens’ popular Apple Day is back for another year of fruitful festivities on Sunday 28th September 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm. Nestled in the picturesque Test Valley, Hampshire, the gardens will transform into an apple-lover’s paradise, offering a delightful blend of education, entertainment and tradition. With over 32 apple tree varieties at Houghton Lodge Gardens, including the world-record-holding espaliered pear tree ‘Beurre Diel’, Apple Day is a celebration of many ancient varieties that can no longer be found in shops and supermarkets. Full details of the event will be revealed soon – keep an eye on social media for all the details. Venue's website:  houghtonlodge.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/houghtonlodge

Wednesday 08 October 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  HARRY REDKNAPP - 7pm - After last couple of years sold out tour of 65 theatres, Harry is back for a short tour of ten venues for 2025 There are two new TV series this year. The tour is again promoted by Terry and Freda Baker of A1 Sporting Speakers Come and have a great laugh with Harry and the audience. It’s a great show full of Harrys superb anecdotes and stories from his years in the beautiful game and still with an I’m a celebrity section after his jungle win in 2018. We had so many requests to return this year, so here we are ‘on the road again’ Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 19 October 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  REPAIR SHOP LIVE: SECRETS FROM THE BARN - 2pm - The Repair Shop is stepping out of the barn and onto the stage for an exciting new live tour! Join the experts as they share heartfelt anecdotes, cherished memories, and behind-the-scenes stories and secrets from life inside the barn, guaranteed to entertain and inspire. Featuring exclusive never seen before footage from the barn and a Q&A with the experts. This heartwarming and unique show is a real glimpse inside the workshop of dreams. This captivating live show will feature: Steve Fletcher, Suzie Fletcher, Will Kirk and Kirsten Ramsay. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 19 October 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Paul Martin: My Life in Television - 2pm - Join Paul Martin (Flog It!, Make Me a Dealer, The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin, The Manor Reborn, Street Auction) for a Sunday matinee where Paul will talk you through his life in TV, art and antiques. As well as going behind the scenes in the most important stately homes in the country. There will be a Q&A session after the talk and a book signing in The Lights foyer following the event. Don’t miss your chance to see the much-loved television presenter and antiques expert. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Monday 27 October 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Top Secret - The Magic of Science 2025 - 2pm - Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 31 October 2025 - Halloween Venue:  Devizes Inn     map   Special interest Address:   53-55 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7LQ Telephone:  01722 416630 Event:  Halloween Party - 8pm Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/devizesinn

Friday 21 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  MARK SMITH: FOR VALOUR - 6pm - Mark Smith: Medals & Militaria Specialist and TV Personality Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, has been a celebrated figure on BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow since 2014. Recognized as one of the show’s most popular experts, Mark captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. Beyond Antiques Roadshow, Mark has featured on numerous television programs, including Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are? Bargain Hunt, The One Show, and BBC Breakfast, making him a familiar face to millions of viewers. Mark’s expertise extends to radio, where he is a regular guest on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), and podcasts for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, sharing his insights with military history enthusiasts worldwide. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 22 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  CREED CONVENTIONS: COMIC CON - 10am - Held at Salisbury City Hall – This will be a great day for families, sci-fi collectors, fans, and every other kind of Comic Con Fan! There is lots to see and do, including out of this world displays and props, traders selling out of this world collections, meet celebrities from Tv and the movies! For those that like cosplay, there will be a wide array of cosplayers on arrival, fans attending are invited to dress up as your favourite tv, Film or other fictional character and be ready to compete in our cosplay competitions! Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 29 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  SIR GEOFF HURST: THE FAREWELL TOUR - 7pm - Sir Geoff heads to Salisbury City Hall for one final farewell tour Back by popular demand after last years successful tour. He will talk amusingly about his illustrious WEST HAM & ENGLAND CAREER. Everyone that came between 2018 and 2023 had a great time and we have had so many requests to do it again o here we are back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker from A1 Sporting speakers once again asking the questions Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 07 February 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  HAMZA YASSIN: MY LIFE BEHIND THE LENS - 2pm - Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature. “My Life Behind the Lens” promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world. Hamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Film  •  Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  100 YEARS OF LAUREL & HARDY - 7.00pm - Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show. In 1926, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy signed separate contracts with Hollywood film mogul Hal Roach, and appeared for the first time in a film together, “45 Minutes from Hollywood”. The following year they would become an official comedy partnership that would set the whole world rocking with laughter. Nobody could have anticipated at the time how this unlikely Anglo/American comedy duo would become global icons in over 130 countries around the world. We are pleased to announce and celebrate those 100 years with the brand new production of Neil Brand’s “Evening with Laurel & Hardy” 2026 Centenary Tour. Neil has established himself as the foremost exponent of silent film and improvised piano accompaniment. Thanks to new restorations of their silent films, and the rediscovery of some of their lesser-known comedies, Neil will uncover gems of hilarity from the team whose comedy never ages, and bring them to jaw-dropping life with the demanding live piano improvisations for which he is so famous. Featuring extended scenes from the best of their silent comedies, particularly You’re Darn Tootin, The Finishing Touch and The Second Hundred Years. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  BEN FOGLE: WILD - 7.30pm - Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained. In this inspiring show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, WILD is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life… and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 24 April 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DAMIEN LEWIS: SAS WHO DARES WINS - 7.30pm - Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis-award-winning war reporter and bestselling author-as he brings to the stage the secret history of the world’s most legendary special forces unit. From their daring birth in WWII to high-stakes modern-day operations, this gripping live show reveals real-life stories of heroism, sacrifice, and strategy. Lewis shares untold tales of sabotage missions, undercover rescues, and extraordinary acts of courage, all drawn from years of frontline reporting and exclusive access to classified sources. With vivid storytelling and powerful insights, Who Dares Wins offers a rare look behind the curtain of the SAS-the missions they undertook, the lives they changed, and the legacy they forged. Whether you’re a fan of military history or edge-of-your-seat true stories, this is an unforgettable theatrical experience you won’t want to miss. Book now-and uncover the secrets of the SAS. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 26 April 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  AN EVENING WITH AGGERS - 7.30pm - Get ready for some wicket wisdom with cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. Following the hit success of his Aggers and Tuffers tour, Aggers returns in 2026 with a brand-new evening of stories, laughter and cricketing gold–this time with iconic clips and unseen footage to bring the action to life on screen. Join Aggers as he shares the highs, lows and hilarious moments from his illustrious career, from covering the Olympics in Rio to calling the unforgettable Super Over finale of the 2019 World Cup. With classic anecdotes, sharp wit and behind-the-scenes insights, it’s a must for cricket lovers and newcomers alike. Expect fresh perspectives on famous moments, tales from his early days with broadcasting legend Brian Johnston, working alongside the one-of-a-kind Sir Geoffrey Boycott, and of course, the infamous “leg over” incident. Don’t miss this exclusive evening with one of cricket’s finest storytellers, blending live conversation, archive footage, and plenty of surprises in a show that hits it for six. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 15 May 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  SIMON REEVE: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - 7.30pm - On his UK tour To The Ends Of The Earth, Simon offers stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world. With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences. Audiences have hailed To The Ends Of The Earth as a ‘beautiful, inspiring, magical show’, praising Simon’s openness and ‘heartrending’ honesty; and ‘perfectly balanced with joy, vulnerability, information, fun and personal challenge’. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 05 September 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE - 7.30pm - The Makings of a Murderer-The Undercover Detective Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases. For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives-but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI-uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

 

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