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Launch night is fright night
Halloween horrors 
The Westgate Museum
31 October 2008, 4.30pm and 5.30pm
Two sittings of a Halloween ghost story telling for all the family in the spooky surroundings of the old Westgate, with popular storyteller Michael O’Leary.
Free
Suitable for all ages
Bookings on 01962 869 864
A Christmas Carol 
Theatre Royal Winchester
Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 November, 8pm
Charles Dickens’ gripping tale of social and moral conscience still has resonance for the modern audience. Anthony Pedley (TV’s Hercule Poirot) leads the cast in TNT Theatre’s thrilling production.
£14 / £12
Suitable for all ages Bookings on 01962 840 440
Into the Woods
Film showing at the Winchester Discovery Centre
Thursday 13 November, 6pm (film starts 6.45pm)
We all need fairy tales. This event starts with a visit to the David Hockney exhibition Grimms’ Fairy Tales. ‘Into the Woods’ is a film of the enchanting Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim.
£5
Suitable for all ages Bookings on 01962 840 440
Wessex Book Festival
At schools throughout the county and Winchester Guildhall
Monday 24 – Sunday 30 November
A seven day celebration of children’s literature in Winchester and other venues across Hampshire, with lots of famous authors and loads of books to read and buy.
Details on www3.hants.gov.uk/wessex-book-festival
‘By Royal Command’ Charlie Higson
Winchester Guildhall
Friday 28 November. Time 6pm for 6.30pm :Part of the Wessex Children’s Book Festival
Charlie Higson is not only a brilliant comedy actor/writer but also writes children’s books including the fantastically popular Young Bond series of books about James Bond as a lad. ‘By Royal Command’ is his new book, which he will be talking about as well as signing copies. Bookshop courtesy of P & G Wells.
Price £3 Bookings: mailto:libsexc@hants.gov.uk or ring 01962 826 660
Information: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wessex-book-festival
Terry Pratchett, Charlie Higson, Malorie Blackman, Chris Riddell, Paul Stewart, Anthony Browne, Axel Scheffler and Titania Woods
Saturday 29 November – meet these fantastic authors at Winchester Guildhall as part of the Wessex Children’s Book Festival.
Appearing at various times between 10am and 4pm.
What better gift at Christmas for children than a signed copy of a book by a favourite author? Extensive bookshop courtesy of P & G Wells.
Entrance to Guildhall bookshop is free; author talks £3. Details from 01962 826 660, libsexc@hants.gov.uk or Festival website: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wessex-book-festival
Sunday 30 November 10am – 2pm
Family Day at the Wessex Children’s Book Festival
Meet these great picture book authors - Emma Dodds, Marcia Williams and Julie Sykes – children can come dressed as a Princess or a Pirate!
Entrance to Guildhall bookshop is free. Details from 01962 826 660, libsexc@hants.gov.uk or Festival website: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wessex-book-festival
Reading on Ice
Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink
Friday 28 November until 4 January 2009, hourly
Listen to actors reading short extracts, seasonal stories and poems, as you skate or watch from the safety of the barrier. Themes of ice, snow, speed and daring to add to the excitement of your visit.
Prices and bookings information: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/icerink/
Free for non-skaters