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The List - Wednesday November 5
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WEDNESDAY November 5
COMEDY
BRIGHTON, The Brighton Centre, King's Road. 7pm. The Lee Evans Big UK Tour 2008. Stand-up. Admission 30. 0870 160 2847, box office.
DANCING
FAREHAM, Wallington Village Community Centre, Broadcut.Dance Classes. Intermediate Line Dancing, 7.30pm-8.30pm; Ballroom and Latin, 8.30pm-10pm. Admission 4 per session. (01243) 376390, evenings.
FAREHAM, Fitness First, Downend Road. 8.30pm. Beginners Ballroom and Latin American Dance Class. No experience or partner required. Admission 6 per class. 07818 403 290.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 7.30pm. Line Dancing. Western Dancers line dancing. (023) 9234 1758.
PORTCHESTER, Community Centre, Westlands Grove.Adult Tap Dance Class. Suitable for beginners- advanced. 7.45pm-8.30pm. Admission 3.80 per class. (023) 9242 1889, www.timestepdance.com.
WATERLOOVILLE, Community Centre, Asda car park. 7.45pm-10.15pm. Modern Sequence Dance. Refreshments available. Admission 2.50. (023) 9283 2546.
EVENTS
HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 9am. Cycle ride to Bishop's Waltham. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9225 9238, www.hants.org.uk/ctcportsmouth.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 8pm. Dog Agility Class. Higher ability dogs. (023) 9225 6951 for details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 1.45pm. The Horndean Elders Club. Meet new friends, enjoy games and outings. (023) 9259 2048 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 9.30am. Keep Fit. Lose weight and tone up. Suitable all ages. (023) 9223 0728.
PORTSMOUTH, St Mary's Church, Fratton Road. Midday. Mass and Charity Lunch. A chance to enjoy a light lunch – the money raised will be used to support a charity. (023) 9229 3020 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, St Mary's Church, Fratton Road. 7.30pm. Choral Meditation. An opportunity to pause in the midst of the week and be still and worship, in a short service (lasting about 20mins) led by the choir. (023) 9229 3020 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, St Agatha's Church, Market Way. 10am-3.30pm. Charity Christmas Cards. Christmas cards from various charities on sale. www.st-agathas.org.uk.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Stansted Park Garden Centre Tea Rooms.Art Exhibition and Sale. Organised by Rowlands Castle Painting Society
SOUTHSEA, Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Road. 6pm-7pm. Tai Chi. For beginners. 07530 689 043 for further details.
EXHIBITIONS
CHICHESTER, Lobby Gallery, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Theresa Poole: Diecasat Dramas. A humorous look at a 60's childhood through photographs of old model cars in mini-dramas. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30pm-5pm, Sun. Victor Willing: Revelations, Discoveries, Communications. The first solo show in a public gallery of the work of painter and draughtsman, Victor Willing (1928-1988) since 1986, this exhibition brings together more than 20 enigmatic paintings and drawings, including a selection of rarely seen early paintings. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30pm-5pm, Sun. Eileen Agar: An Eye for Collage. Eileen Agar (1899–1991) was a lyrical and imaginative painter who managed to retain her own identity despite being pigeon-holed as a Surrealist. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30-5pm, Sunday/Bank Holidays. Nina Saunders: Autumn Flowers. Swathes of William Morris fabric create a stunning contemporary installation in the 18th century stairwell. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, John Rank Gallery, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Peter Iden. Figurative and semi-abstract depictions in oil of local and downland scenes. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Window, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Jonquil Tonge Jewellery. . (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Wilson Studio, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Yolande Beer, Fne Art and Ceramics. Decorated pots and plaques in stoneware and Johnny Marsh's works in multi media. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Foyer, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Nova Barnett: Images of Countryside and Flora. Digital photography - flora, fauna and humans. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Prints Room, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-8pm); Sun, 12.30pm-5pm. Philip Jones Griffiths: Agent Orange. Exhibition of the works of the extraordinary and sometimes controversial photojournalist,
Philip Jones Griffiths (1936-2008). Part of Brighton Photo Biennial 2008. Admission 7.50, concs. (01243) 774557.
FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 9.30am-5pm. Precious Places and Other Jewels. This work, by Jill Poole offers a relationship with the land, of celebration and care, and by doing so, defines the uniqueness of these precious places. (01329) 223100, box office.
GOSPORT, Discovery Centre, High Street. 10am-7pm, Mon-Fri; 10am-4.30pm, Sat. Access Hampshire History Exhibition. Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you? What did your street look like 100 years ago? This exhibition will provide some hints and tips to help you to answer these and many other questions. (023) 9252 3463.
GOSPORT, Gallery, Walpole Road. 10am-4pm. Kurt Jackson: Hampshire Solent. The works on display include paintings of the salt marshes, shingle beaches, creeks and estuaries of the Solent Way. Works from his collection will also be on sale. 0845 603 5631 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Pumfrett Room, Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill. 10am-4.30pm. Sea and Sand. Exhibition of art by Yvonne Dearing. (023) 9259 5040.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. A Study in Sherlock. Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Naval Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. Focusing on the real experiences of the people – in combat and under stress, doing their day-to-day work, at rest and play, at home and abroad, at sea and on land – during a century of almost continuous conflict and rapid technological and social change. (023) 9272 7562.
FILMS
FARNHAM, Maltings, Bridge Square.The Kite Runner. (12A); 3.30pm. Directed by Marc Forster. Starring: Khalid Abdalla; Ehsan Aman; and Vsevolod Bardashev. Admission 5, concs. (01252) 745444, box office.
FARNHAM, Maltings, Bridge Square.Caramel. (PG); 8pm. Directed by Nadine Labaki. Starring: Nadine Labaki; Yasmine Elmasri; and Joanna Moukarzel. Admission 5, concs. (01252) 745444, box office.
HAVANT, Arts Centre, East Street.Grow Your Own. (15); 10.30am, 1.45pm. Directed by Richard Laxton. Starring: Olivia Colman; Eddie Marson; Omid Djalili; Philip Jackson; and Benedict Wong. Admission 4.50, concs. (023) 9247 2700, box office.
PETERSFIELD, Library, 27, The Square.The Edge of Love. (15); 2pm doors for 2.30pm, 6.30pm doors for 7pm. Directed by John Maybury. Starring: Keira Knightley; Sienna Miller; and Cillian Murphy. Admission 5, in advance or on door. (01730) 265105.
PORTSMOUTH, No 3 Cinema, Third Floor Arts Centre, Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square.Sing- along- a Mamma Mia!. (PG); 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Starring: Meryl Streep; Pierce Brosnan; and Colin Firth. 07815 650 753 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard.Unrelated. (15); 8pm. Directed by Joanna Hogg. Starring: Luisa Bartolomei; Elisabetta Fiorentini; and Giuseppe Fiorentini. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753 for further details.
GIGS
FARNHAM, Maltings, Bridge Square. 7.30pm-11pm. Maltings Jazz Caf. Featuring: the Otis B Driftwood Band. Admission 7, concs. (01252) 745444, box office.
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm doors. 4ft Fingers. . Admission 6 in advance. (023) 9282 6249 www.thecellars.co.uk.
SARISBURY GREEN, Royal British Legion, 366, Brook Lane. 8.15pm-10.30pm. The Clive New Big Band. . Admission free. (023) 9269 3988.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Joiners, 141, St Mary's Street. 7.30pm. Dave McPherson. Plus: I Confess; Karl (Aroteh]; and Supertonic. (023) 8022 5612 for tickets.
SOUTHAMPTON, Talking Heads, 320, Portswood Road, Portswood.Underground Heroes. Plus: Riot Lights. Admission 5. (023) 8067 8446.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. The Fall. . Admission 18 in advance; 22 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. Laura Marling. Plus special guests. Sold out. Admission 12. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 8pm. Quub Piz. Eccentric quiz night. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
STAGE
CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm; 2.15pm mats, Thurs, Sat. Mine. Written and directed by Polly Teale. Presented by Shared Experience. Admission 18, concs. (01243) 781312 or www.cft.org.uk.
FAREHAM, Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm; 2.30pm Sat mat. Oliver!. Presented by Gosport Amateur Operatic Society. Admission 10, concs. (01329) 231942, box office.
PORTSMOUTH, New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm, Wed; 1.30pm, 7.30pm, Thurs. Shakespeare's R&J. By Joe Calarco. Admission 7-12, concs. (023) 9264 9000, box office.
SOUTHAMPTON, Main House, Nuffield Theatre, University Road. 7.30pm. Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea. Theatre Company 1927's multiple award-winning show cleverly combines live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation. Admission 10-16, concs. (023) 8067 1771, box office, www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk.
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road. 7.30pm, Wed; 2pm, 7.30pm, Thurs; 7.30pm, Fri; 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Sat. Manon. Presented by English National Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan's thrilling tragedy brings to life Manon Lescault, the 1731 novel by Abb Prvost. Admission 10-38, concs. (023) 8071 1811, box office.
SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm; Sat mat, 2.30pm. My Fair Lady. Presented by the South Downe Musical Society. 7-14, concs. (023) 9282 8282, box office.
WALKS & TALKS
COSHAM, meet at King George V Playing Fields car park, Northern Road.Fit 4 Life Walk, Lakeside, North Harbour. Suitable for beginners. Meet 1.45pm for registration. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
GOSPORT, meet Museum Coffee Shop, Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard. 6.30pm. Ghost Walk. Discover the fate of former workers in a guided twilight walk through Priddy's Hard, led by Edwardian coroner, Edgar Goble. Admission 4. (023) 9250 5600 to book.
HAVANT, The Bear Hotel, East Street. 2pm. Naomi House. A talk given by Mrs Betty Wright to the monthly meeting of the Havant and Emsworth Townswomen's Guild. Visitors and new members welcome. (023) 9247 5100.
HORNDEAN, meet Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill. 10.30am-12.30pm. Wednesday Walk. A gentle stroll around the park in the company of one of the park rangers. (023) 9259 5040.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, meet Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Old Portsmouth. Healthy walk discovering local area of interest in safety, led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
PETERSFIELD, meet Winton House Centre, High Street. 10am. Walk to Health. . (01730) 262792.
PORTSMOUTH, meet The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road, Copnor. 10.30am. Baffins Pond/ Milton Foreshore. Healthy walk discovering local area of interest in safety, led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 1pm. The Gordon Relief Expedition of 1884/85: In the Footsteps of the Desert Column. Talk by Robert Spencer. The first in this November's lecture series. Admission free. (023) 9281 9385.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, meet car park, Havant Thicket, Manor Lodge Road. 10am. Walk to Health. (023) 9241 2599.
SELBORNE, Field Studies Centre, Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum, High Street. 7.30pm. Antarctica as an Experience: The Last Great Wilderness on the Planet. Join Roger in this beautifully illustrated 'tour' of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands and also the sub Antarctic islands of South Georgia and the Falklands. 10.50, includes wine or soft drink and nibbles. (01420) 511275, or www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk.
SOUTHSEA, meet outside Canoe Lake Caf, St Helens Parade. 10.30am. Canoe Lake/ Southsea Seafront. Healthy walk discovering local area of interest in safety, led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
VERELY, Var Park, Verely, near Burley, New Forest. 10am. Birdwatching Walk. Organised by Gilkicker Point Bird Group. Meet at car park on east side of the minor road from Picket Post to Burley. Map ref: 197051. (023) 9255 0581.
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