Page 40 • The HERALD • 11th December 2025 v F @heraldpublishing v YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS A Jane Austen Christmas Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with an enchanting a ernoon of Regency festive cheer in Romsey. Taking place just days before her actual birth date on 16th December, this event will pay tribute to one of England’s most beloved authors in true Austen style. e celebration will be held on Saturday 13th December, 4pm, at Abbey Hall in Romsey. Guests will be treated to a delightful programme of Christmas carols, classical music, poetry and readings inspired by Jane Austen’s life and works. Seasonal refreshments will include mince pies, Yule log, and the traditional Twel h Cake - it will be a feast for all the senses! Regency nery and period costume are optional - though not required. Tickets are £10 for adults and £6 for under 16s; with all proceeds going to church funds. To book your ticket, please contact Carole by email: carole.cox@btinternet. com or call: 07787 630297. ey look forward to welcoming a goodly number of kindred spirits to this Yuletide Celebration of Jane Austen — a most agreeable occasion indeed! MUSIC IN ROMSEY e next concert in Romsey Abbey will be Romsey Youth Choir’s 15th Anniversary Christmas Concert on Saturday 13th December at 7.30pm. An evening of wonderful Christmas music celebrating the past 15 years of the choirs, including Romsey Youth Choir, Romsey Youth Chamber Choir, Romsey Youth Children’s Choir and Romsey Youth Choir Alumni. Followed on Friday 19th December for Joy to the World with the Romsey Singers, at 7.30pm. Popular carols for choir and audience from the Romsey Singers. Saturday 20th December, The Snowman, 4pm-4.30pm Saturday 20th December, The Snowman, 5.30pm-6pm. Tickets for the above concerts are available in advance from: ticketsource. co.uk/musicinromsey or from Oasis, Church Street in Romsey (01794 512194). Totton Christmas Market Go along to Library Road, Totton on Saturday 13th December from 11.30am–4.30pm, for a magical Christmas Market with over 30 stalls to explore, lled with wonderful gi s, treats, cra s, and delicious food. ere will be hot food and mulled wine, children’s rides and fairground sweets. Plus live music from Jon Yale at 12noon, a Children’s Zumba performance at 2pm, Rock Choir from 3pm and at 4pm the Civic Christmas Tree lights will be switched-on, followed by carols around the tree and a special visit from Father Christmas himself! Free Parking For Your Christmas Shopping New Forest District Council car parks will be free of charge on Saturday 20th December and Sunday 21st December, beat the tra c jams and keep it local for your Christmas Shopping!
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