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Events at Whitehall Tuesday 7th February, 2012 - 7 pm - Stories From the Past - Reading Group. Enjoy a friendly look at fiction set in past times, with our historical fiction readers group. The Help by Kathryn Stockett and The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler. Admission free (except for refreshments). Numbers limited so please book a place by contacting Jane Allen jane.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd February, 2012 - 4.15 - 5.45 pm. - Craft Club. After-school craft club for 11 - 18 year olds. In collaboration with the British Crafts Council we are launching a club where young adults can learn useful crafts from locally based older residents. Booking recommended.
Saturday 11th February, 2012 - 10 am - 4 pm - Valentine Fair at Whitehall. A colourful fare with stalls full of pretty gifts, fancy goods and delicious edibles to tempt you. The Queen of Hearts will be there to invite you to take part in a special Valentine raffle. Special Valentine treats in the tea room. FREE ADMISSION to House.
Saturday 11th February, 2012 - 2.30 - 4pm - Valentine Arts and Crafts. Make Valentine cards for valentines day. Free drop in session.
Tuesday 14th February, 2012 - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm - Valentine Arts and Crafts. Get creative and make Valentine gifts to take home. 5 - 11 year olds. £4.00. Booking recommended.
Thursday 16th February, 2012 - 7.30 pm - Wine Tasting - Adults only. Join us for a trip around the world. Sample twelve different wines from Australia, Italy, South Africa, Portugal and the South of France at our wine tasting evening. Cheese and biscuits will also be provided. £10. Booking essential.
Monday 27th February, 2012 - Chelsea Walk - For 'Friends Only' Complete and return the booking form enclosed with the February Newsletter.
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March, 2012 - 4.15 - 5.45 pm. - Craft Club. After-school craft club for 11 - 18 year olds. In collaboration with the British Crafts Council we are launching a club where young adults can learn useful crafts from locally based older residents.
Tuesday 6th March, 2012 - 7 pm - Stories From the Past - Reading Group. Enjoy a friendly look at fiction set in past times, with our historical fiction readers group. The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver and Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Admission free (except for refreshments). Numbers limited so please book a place by contacting Jane Allen jane.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Saturday 10th March, 2012 - 8 pm - An Evening With Dickens. As part of the Dickens Bicentennial Anniversary come and 'meet' characters Dickens drew from his own life. Carshalton Glee will be singing songs Dickens would have known. Tickets, to include light refreshments and non-alcoholic punch, £7.50 (£6 for Friends of Whitehall) available by using the contact form on this website.
Sunday 18th March, 2012 - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm - Mothers Day Event. Take part in games and art and crafts at Whitehall. Fun for all the family to enjoy together. For families - £3 for adults and £2 for children, booking recommended.
Saturday 24th March, 2012 - 7.00 pm - Victorian Murder Mystery. An evening of intrigue at Whitehall. Join us for a Victorian murder mystery evening. You will be given your own character, with your own secret objectives, and will take part in the investigation of a murder. The murder mystery game will take about 3 hours, and dinner will be provided during the evening. Adults only, £25 including dinner. Booking is essential.
Saturday 31st March, 2012 - 9.30 am - 4 pm - Friends of Whitehall Easter Fair in the Parochial Rooms, Cheam Village. Stalls galore full of enticing crafts, hand made goods, gifts and delicious edibles. Special Easter raffle (to be drawn at 3.30 pm). Teas/coffees, cakes and light lunches available throughout the time of the fare. ADMISSION FREE. If you would like to hire a stall at this fare use the contact form on this site.
Tuesday 3rd April, 2012 - 7 pm - Stories From the Past - Reading Group. Enjoy a friendly look at fiction set in past times, with our historical fiction readers group. Blood River by Tim Butcher and Assegai by Wilbur Smith. Admission free (except for refreshments). Numbers limited so please book a place by contacting Jane Allen jane.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Wednesday 4th April, 2012 - 11.00 am - 3.00 pm - Teenage Drawing Day. A creative drawing day for teenagers, 13 - 19 year olds. Led by an artist you will explore the architecture of Whitehall, a Tudor building in Cheam. A fun day and a chance to produce new work for your art portfolio. £15 booking essential
Thursday 12th April, 2012 - 2.30 - 4.00 pm - Children's Art and Crafts. Come along to Whitehall for our spring arts and crafts. Make giant animals and insects including butterflies and dragonflies to hang up at home. £4 - 5 to 11 year olds. Booking recommended
Saturday 14th April, 2012 - 12.00 - 2.30 pm - Teddy Bear Picnic. If the weather is fine come along to Whitehall for a teddy bear picnic in our lovely garden. Bring a teddy and your own food and enjoy playing with other families. A free family event.
Saturday 21st April, 2012 - 7.30 pm - HERITAGE QUIZ - At The Orangery, Carshalton Water Tower. Annual Quiz hosted by The Friends of the Water Tower. Entry is for teams of four and the price of tickets is £2.50 each. If you wish to enter a team use the contact form and we will give you a contact telephone number. If you would like to join in but do not have a team we may be able to put you in touch with others.
Tuesday 24th April, 2012 - Hampton Court talk by Ian Hamilton - 'Friends Only' Complete and return the booking form enclosed with the February Newsletter.
Tuesday 1st May, 2012 - 7 pm - Stories From the Past - Reading Group. Enjoy a friendly look at fiction set in past times, with our historical fiction readers group. Tiger Hills by Sarita Mandanna and Passage to India by E. M. Forster. Admission free (except for refreshments). Numbers limited so please book a place by contacting Jane Allen jane.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Tuesday 15th May, 2012 - Traditional Cheam Charter Fair - Park Road, Cheam. Paperback stall, cake stall and gift and plant stalls will be at Whitehall
Saturday 19th May, 2012 - Special Jubilee Cheam Charter Fair - Park Road, Cheam Stalls at Whitehall again. Richard Marsden of Worcester Park is organising this special fair and is keen to encourage local charities and groups to take part - full details at www.cheamcharterfair.org.uk or to obtain information e-mail info@cheamcharterfair.org.uk
Thursday 24th May, 2012 - 10.30 am - 12.30 pm - Flower Arranging. Learn how to arrange a beautiful summer bouquet to take home. All materials and flowers provided. £25 Adults only. Booking essential.
Saturday 2nd June, 2012 - 2.30 - 4.00 pm - Crown Jewels Arts and Crafts. Get ready for the Diamond Jubilee by making crowns and other jewellery, inspired by the finery of the Tudor kings and queens, to wear on Jubilee Day. £4 - 5 to 11 year olds. Booking recommended.
Tuesday 12th June, 2012 - 7 pm - Stories From the Past - Reading Group. Enjoy a friendly look at fiction set in past times, with our historical fiction readers group. The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Admission free (except for refreshments). Numbers limited so please book a place by contacting Jane Allen jane.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Saturday 16th June, 2012 - 10 am - 4 pm - Diamond Jubilee Fare at Whitehall. Celebrate Whitehall's 34th. Birthday and the Royal Diamond Jubilee with stalls, games and sideshows and a Super Jubilee Raffle. Together with the paperback stall. Stall holders will be dressed as Victorians in honour of that other Queen who celebrated a Diamond Jubilee (with some representing the Elizabeth II era) A free piece of cake for all tea room visitors, courtesy of the Friends of Whitehall. FREE ADMISSION to the House.
Tuesday 15th May, 2012 - With Cheam Charter Fair. Saturday 19th May, 2012 - With Special Jubilee Cheam Charter Fair Saturday 16th June, 2012 - With Diamond Jubilee Fair
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