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The List: week commencing Friday August 27, 2010
What to do and where to go in Portsmouth, south east Hampshire and West Sussex.
FRIDAY
CLUBBING
SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 9pm. Miss Caffufle presents ... (023) 9286 3911.
COMEDY
PORTSMOUTH, Highlight Comedy, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: Windsor; Kerry Godliman; Mike Milligan; and Owen O'Neill. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. (023) 9229 8563, thehighlight.co.uk.
EVENTS
GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptors Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463
OLD PORTSMOUTH, The Wellington, 62, High Street. Beer festival. Nine beers and five ciders to choose from.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy?. Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.
GIGS
COSHAM, The Portsbridge, Portsmouth Road. 8.30pm-11pm. Checkers. Pop covers from the 1950s to today.
EMSWORTH, Railway Inn, North Inn. 9pm. Disco with DJ Silver Fox. (01243) 372351.
HAVANT, White Hart. 8.30pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act.
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm doors. An Evening with Shep Woolley. Admission 6 in advance, 7 on door. (023) 9282 6249, thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 9pm. Andy George. (023) 9234 1665.
PORTSMOUTH, The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Avenue. 7.30pm. Soul, Motown and Funk Club. With DJ Rob Moore. (023) 9235 5245.
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Windwise. Admission free.
PORTSMOUTH, Blue Anchor, Kingston Road. Electric 80.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn, The Green. 8.30pm. John The Hat. Farewell party.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Money For Nothing. Admission 8 in advance, 9 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
SOUTHSEA, Rosie's Vineyard, 87, Elm Grove. 8.30pm-11pm. Live Jazz. Featuring: Ooh Madame. (023) 9275 5944.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. You Me At Six. Plus special guests: All Forgotten; and Rio. Admission 16.50. (023) 9286 3911.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. 8pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Pretty Things. Support: The Malchicks. Admission 14. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Auckland Arms, Netley Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Sons of the Delta. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, The Florence Arms, 18-20, Florence Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Andy Broad's Festival Blues Jam. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
STAGE
CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Critic/ The Real Inspector Hound. Sparkling double bill by two playwrights, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Tom Stoppard, writing two centuries apart. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.
CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. Pygmalion. By George Bernard Shaw. Starring Rupert Everett and Stephanie Cole. Admission 12-34, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.
GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 11am, 2pm. Guess How Much I Love You? Based on the books by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. For children aged three and above. Admission 13, concs. (01483) 440000.
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.
WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 10. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.
WALKS & TALKS
SWANWICK, Shore Road car park. Hamble Amble: Holly Hill, Hamble Estuary. Five-mile moderate pace walk, organised by the Portsmouth Group of the Ramblers' Association. Meet 6.30pm, or Cosham railway station 5.45pm. EX119 - 495093. (023) 9278 8664, for further details.
SATURDAY
CLUBBING
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 10pm. Chaos: Dancefloor Disorder for the New Decade. Main room: DJ Lemon and Will Chump. Chaos Lounge: the return of DJ Ruby Soho. Admission 5. (023) 9286 3911.
SOUTHSEA, The Loft, above The Kings pub, Albert Road. 8pm-1am. Club Jamaica Reggae Club. Featuring the Club Jamaica Soundsystem DJ Wobble. Live on stage: UK reggae singer Ruben Da Silva. Plus: Culture B. Admission 5 on door before 11pm, 6 after.
COMEDY
PORTSMOUTH, Highlight Comedy, Bourlevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: Windsor; Kerry Godliman; Mike Milligan; and Owen O'Neill. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. (023) 9229 8563, thehighlight.co.uk.
CONCERTS
PORTSMOUTH, Big Screen, Guildhall Square. A Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Free screening, from 5.30pm, from the BBC Proms season. (023) 9282 4355.
EVENTS
GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptors Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463
HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 9am. Cycle ride to Grayshott. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.
HORNDEAN, Butser Ancient Farm (Chalton/ Clanfield turnoff on A3). 10.30am-4pm. Romans. Amongst the many attractions will the Roman cooking of Sally Grainger and workshops where for a small charge you can be guided by mosaics artist Joanna Dewfall to make an item to take home with you. (023) 9259 8838, or butserancientfarm.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, The Wellington, 62, High Street. Beer festival. Nine beers and five ciders to choose from.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, Square Tower Cafe, Broad Street. 10am-4.30pm. Cafe Launch. Come in and have a coffee and take in 500 years of history at the tower.
PORTSMOUTH, Druids, Binsted Road, Buckland. A Weekend of Fun and Laughter. Includes a grand raffle sponsored by local businesses. Major prizes to be won! In aid of the Tom Prince Cancer Trust Fund.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. Meet the Navigator. Life before satnav! Find out how the Mary Rose navigator steered his course. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, St Mary's Church, Fratton Road. 10am. The Syrian Orthodox Church in Europe Service. The Syrian Orthodox Church in Europe community meet for the liturgy.
SOUTHSEA, Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade. 10am-5pm. Caring for Exotic Pets. A chance to find out more about the Portsmouth Reptile and Amphibian Society and about how to care for more exotic pets. See displays and live specimens. (023) 9282 7261.
SOUTHSEA, Bandstand, West Battery Gardens (behind D-Day Museum), Clarence Esplanade. 10am-4pm. Gloo Live. Featuring: Kill Kasper; Will McNicol; colour masks; the caravan gallery; live graffiti; DJs; exhibitions. (023) 9282 6722.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 7pm-9pm. Toy Collectors' Fair. Admission 1.20, concs. 0118 961 8017.
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare! Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.
FILMS
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard. White Material. (15); 6.30pm. Subtitles. Directed by Claire Denis. Starring: Isabelle Huppert; Christopher Lambert; and Nicolas Duvauchelle. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753, no6cinema.co.uk.
GIGS
HAYLING ISLAND, West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road. 9pm. Rick and the Rivieras. (023) 9246 3703.
HAYLING ISLAND, Hayling Billy, 117, Elm Grove. Electric 80.
PORTSMOUTH, The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Avenue. The Bog Rolling Stones. Admission 5. (023) 9235 5245.
PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 9pm. Kenny Mayes. 50s and 60s music. All welcome. (023) 9234 1665.
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Absolute Zero. Admission free.
PORTSMOUTH, Old Canal, Shirley Avenue, Eastney. 8.30pm-11.30pm. Kevin Ray.
PORTSMOUTH, The Mermaid, 222, New Road. The Dudds.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn, The Green. 8.30pm. Screw Loose.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Atomic Blondie. Admission 8 in advance, 9 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
SOUTHSEA, Auckland Arms, Netley Road. 9pm. Robin James Hurt. Admission free.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. 8pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Men They Couldn't Hang. Support: Bemis; and Naomi Bedford. Admission 12.50. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. Midday. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Mickey Kemp Band. Support: Nick Courtney; Ade Cull; King Size Slim; Sweet Believers; Sons of the Delta; and Shep Woolley. Admission free.
southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, The Florence Arms, 18-20, Florence Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: King Size Slim. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, RMA Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Mickey Kemp Band. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
WINCHESTER, O'Neills, 90-91, High Street. 9.30pm-11.30pm. Blackhouse. Rock covers band, playing songs from the 1960s to today.
STAGE
CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2.15pm, 7.45pm. The Critic / The Real Inspector Hound. Sparkling double bill by two playwrights, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Tom Stoppard, writing two centuries apart. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.
CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.
SELBORNE, Gilbert White's House & Museum, High Street. evening. Pride & Prejudice, by Jane Austen. Open Air Theatre production. (01420) 511275, or www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk.
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 2pm, 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.
WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 10. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.
SUNDAY
EVENTS
COSHAM, Library, Spur Road. 9.15am. Cycle ride to Owslebury. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.
FAREHAM, Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road. 10am-5pm. Children's Activity: Super Commando Kids. An action-packed day for budding commandos. Come and burn off some energy on our climbing wall and assault course. Have a go on the foam dart shooting range. Jump on board the armoured vehicles. No need to book, just drop in!. Admission 2.50 children; 1 adults. (01329) 233734.
HAVANT, St Faith's Hall, The Pallant. 10am-4pm. Havant Book Fair. Quality books for all tastes and pockets, from light reading to heavy collectables. (023) 8078 1927.
HORNDEAN, Butser Ancient Farm (Chalton/ Clanfield turnoff on A3). 10.30am-4pm. Romans. Amongst the many attractions will the Roman cooking of Sally Grainger and workshops where for a small charge you can be guided by mosaics artist Joanna Dewfall to make an item to take home with you. (023) 9259 8838, or
butserancientfarm.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, The Wellington, 62, High Street. Beer festival. Nine beers and five ciders to choose from.
PORTSMOUTH, Bransbury Park, Eastney. 2pm-5pm. Miniature Railway Rides. Portsmouth Model Engineering Society members offer rides on steam and battery-powered locomotives (weather permitting). Rides are 30p for two laps. portsmouthmes.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Druids, Binsted Road, Buckland. A Weekend of Fun and Laughter. Includes a grand raffle sponsored by local businesses. Major prizes to be won! In aid of the Tom Prince Cancer Trust Fund
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. Meet the Navigator. Life before satnav! Find out how the Mary Rose navigator steered his course. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
SOUTHSEA, Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade. 10am-5pm. Caring for Exotic Pets. A chance to find out more about the Portsmouth Reptile and Amphibian Society and about how to care for more exotic pets. See displays and live specimens. (023) 9282 7261.
EXHIBITIONS
EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare! Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.
SOUTHSEA, 76, Collingwood Road. 10am-5pm. Open Studio. Exhibition of work by local artists, including textiles, photography, glass and jewellery. 07789 286 192.
GIGS
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm doors. The UK Chili Peppers. Admission 6. (023) 9282 6249, thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 6pm. Karaoke with Big Tel. (023) 9234 1665.
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. 2pm-midnight. Reggae Sunday. Admission free.
PORTSMOUTH, The Barn, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Here And Now. Admission 7.
PORTSMOUTH, Blue Anchor, Kingston Road. Born To Be Jovi.
PORTSMOUTH, Mr Pickwick, Milton Road. Stolen.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountin Inn, The Green. 8.30. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act.
SARISBURY GREEN, Park Gate Royal British Legion, 366, Brook Lane (SO31 7DP). No Regrets. Organised by Lost Leader CMC. (01489) 572369.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Sound of the C. Showcasing the best new up-and-coming talent. This month's rising indie stars are: The Queue; The Rebs; The Lost Souls Club; and Beatitudes. Admission 6 in advance, 7 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
SOUTHSEA, Bandstand, West Battery Gardens (behind D-Day Museum), Clarence Esplanade. 1pm-4pm. Live at the Bandstand: Show Tunes. Featuring both professional and local amateur performers singign all your show tune favourites. (023) 9282 6722.
SOUTHSEA, Rosie's Vineyard, 87, Elm Grove. 1pm-4pm. Live Jazz. Featuring: A Bassa omensa. (023) 9275 5944.
SOUTHSEA, The Lounge Club, 1, Granada Road. 8pm. Girls Talk. Admission 5.
SOUTHSEA, Auckland Arms, Netley Road. 8pm. 80s Night with Vince the Ultimate Funkmaster. Admission free.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. Midday. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Jackie Leven. Support: Dan Ogus; Stompin' Dave Allen; Mary Jane; Robin Hurt; and Shep Woolley. Admission free.
southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. 8pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Popes. Support: Jackie Leven. Admission 12. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, The Florence Arms, 18-20, Florence Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Robin James Hurt. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, RMA Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Mary Jane. Admission free.
southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
WESTBOURNE, Stags Head. 3pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act
STAGE
SELBORNE, Gilbert White's House & Museum, High Street. evening. Pride & Prejudice, by Jane Austen. Open Air Theatre production. (01420) 511275, or www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk.
WALKS AND TALKS
MARLEY COMMON, National Trust Car Park. Marley Heights Walk - Amplified Augustinian Amble: Blackdown, Fernhurst Pub, Linchmere. Twelve-mile regular pace walk, organised by the Portsmouth Group of the Ramblers' Association. Meet 10.30am, or Cosham railway station 9.30am. LR 186 - 887313 - EX133. (023) 9252 9490, for further details.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, starts Square Tower, Broad Street. 2.30pm. Fortifications of Old Portsmouth Guided Walk. Take a walk back 600 years, led by Portsmouth tourist guides. Tickets must be bought in advance. Admission 3. (023) 9282 6722.
PORTSMOUTH, meet outside the Good Companions, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton Foreshore Walk. A brisk walk over the uneven footpaths across the common to the shore. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
WECOCK, meet Acorn Centre (off Eagle Avenue). 11am. Wecock Walk to Health. A great way to become active and help overcome many health issues as well as having fun at the same time. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.
BANK HOLIDAY
MONDAY
CLUBBING
PORTSMOUTH, Pure Night Club, Guildhall Walk. 9.30pm-3am (last admission 1am). Delight. Indie, rock and alternative night with resident DJs Lemon; Rob Troubadour and Will Chump. Admission 2 before 11am, 3 after. delightuk.com.
DANCING
PORTSMOUTH, St James' Hospital Entertainment Hall, Locksway Road, Eastney. 7.30pm-10.15pm. Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dance. Dance the evening away to wonderful music. Bring your own food and drink, coffee/ tea vending machine available. Admission 3. 07732 968 236.
EVENTS
HAVANT, St Joseph's Church Grounds, West Street. 9am-2pm. Giant Car Boot Sale. Bargains galore! Cars, 6. Vans, 8. (023) 9248 4520 or rchavant.org.uk.
HORNDEAN, Butser Ancient Farm (Chalton/ Clanfield turnoff on A3). 10.30am-4pm. Romans. Amongst the many attractions will the Roman cooking of Sally Grainger and workshops where for a small charge you can be guided by mosaics artist Joanna Dewfall to make an item to take home with you. (023) 9259 8838, or butserancientfarm.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, The Wellington, 62, High Street. Beer festival. Nine beers and five ciders to choose from at this event.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, Square Tower Cafe, Broad Street. 10am-4.30pm. Cafe Launch. Come in and have a coffee and take in 500 years of history at the tower.
PORTSMOUTH, Druids, Binsted Road, Buckland. A Weekend of Fun and Laughter. Includes a grand raffle sponsored by local businesses. Major prizes to be won! In aid of the Tom Prince Cancer Trust Fund.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further information.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Bransbury Park, Eastney. 2pm-5pm. Miniature Railway Rides. Portsmouth Model Engineering Society members offer rides on steam and battery-powered locomotives (weather permitting). Rides are 30p for two laps. portsmouthmes.co.uk.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare! Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
SOUTHSEA, 76, Collingwood Road. 10am-5pm. Open Studio. Exhibition of work by local artists, including textiles, photography, glass and jewellery. 07789 286 192.
GARDENS
HAMBLEDON, Hambledon House. 2pm-5pm. Two-acre partly walled plantsman's garden for all seasons. Large borders filled with wide variety of unusual shrubs and imaginative plant combinations. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Admission 3.50, concs. (023) 9263 2380.
GIGS
HAYLING ISLAND, West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road. 8.30pm-late. Fun Jam Night. Equipment provided.
Newcomers welcome. (023) 9246 3703.
PORTSMOUTH, The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Avenue. 2pm. Dave Barrett. (023) 9235 5245.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. 8pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Sherman Robertson Band. Support: White Knuckle Blues Band. Admission 12.50. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. Midday. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Stompin' Dave's Electric Band. Support: Message From Avalon; Backwater Roll; Jellyrollers; Burnt Ice; Bluesbeaten Reddshaw; and Skunk Funk. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
STAGE
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. (023) 8071 1811.
WALKS AND TALKS
BEDHAMPTON, meet Bedhampton Arts Centre, Bedhampton Road. 10.30am. Bedhampton Walk to Health. Enjoy the wildlife on this walk along a section of Langstone Harbour. Not suitable for wheelchairs. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.
DENMEAD, meet Bowling Club car park, Ashling Park Road. 11am. Denmead Walk to Health. This gentle walk is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, starts Square Tower, Broad Street. 2.30pm. Henry VIII's Portsmouth Guided Walk. Join this walk to hear about Henry's visits to Portsmouth in peace and war and life in the town at the time, led by Portsmouth tourist guides. Tickets must be bought in advance. Admission 3. (023) 9282 6722.
PORTSMOUTH, meet ASDA, The Bridge Centre, Fratton. 10.30am. Victoria Park. Buggy and wheelchair friendly walk. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
SOUTHSEA, meet South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier to Pier Walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
SOUTHSEA, meet South Parade Pier. 7.30pm. Eastney Seafront. An evening stroll along the seafront towards Eastney and returning to the pier via Eastern Parade. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
TUESDAY
EVENTS
FAREHAM, Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road. 10am-5pm. Children's Activity: Legends of Robin Hood. Listen to tales of Sherwood Forest, try medieval dressing-up, have a go at real longbow archery and even build Nottingham Castle. No need to book, just drop in!. Admission 2.50 children; 1 adults. (01329) 233734.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside! All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, St Cuthbert's Centre, Hayling Avenue, Baffins. 9.15am-12.30pm. Coffee Morning. Coffee/ tea, and home-made cake or bacon butties available. Browse the book table, etc
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
FILMS
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard. White Material. (15); 6.30pm. Subtitles. Directed by Claire Denis. Starring: Isabelle Huppert; Christopher Lambert; and Nicolas Duvauchelle. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753, no6cinema.co.uk.
GIGS
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. 8pm. Open Mic Night. Musicians of all levels welcome. Admission free.
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 7.30pm doors. Furious Music Local Band Night. Featuring: Amberley; Luke Streeter; Sailaway; and Scenic Route. Admission 5. (023) 9282 6249, thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, RMA Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney. 8pm. Twin Arrow Showcase Night. New acts welcome to this open mic night. 07890 031 922 for further details.
STAGE
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. (023) 8071 1811.
WALKS AND TALKS
FARLINGTON, St Andrew's Church Hall, Havant Road. 7.30pm. Bursledon Brickworks, past and present. Talk by Ann Slade to the Hundred of Portsdown Local History Group monthly meeting. Visitors and new members welcome. (023) 9248 2392 for further details.
HAVANT, The Spring, East Street. Havant Walks to Health. Share a morning (11am) or afternoon (2pm) stroll with friends. (023) 9244 6642 or
whi.org.uk.
HAYLING ISLAND, meet outside Beachlands Tourist Information Office, Beach Road. 10.30am. Hayling Island Walk to Health. Share a morning stroll with friends taking in the fresh sea air and ever-changing environment. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, meet Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore Walk. Healthy walk with views to Portchester Castle. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, meet outside the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime Walk. Take a break with this brisk walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Baffins Community Centre, Westover Road, Baffins. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.
WEDNESDAY
EVENTS
HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 9am. Cycle ride to Littlehampton. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.
PAULSGROVE, Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Road. 11am-3pm. Family Summer Event: Around the World. A session based in North America, sampling food and culture of different countries of the region. Admission free. (023) 9237 0643.
PORTSDOWN HILL, Churchillian, Portsdown Hill Road. 8.30pm start. Portsmouth IVC Sports and Social Clubnight. Come and have some fun and meet new friends. Host Andy Marvill. 07785 544 005, portsmouth-ivc.org.uk.
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.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside! All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Time Travellers Club: Into the Future. What will life at sea be like in 2020? Use your imagination to make a fantastic floating, flying or fighting invention for the Navy to use in the future! Free drop-in workshop, all ages welcome. (023) 9272 7562.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
FILMS
HAVANT, The Spring, East Street. Precious. (15); 1.45pm. Directed by: Lee Daniels. Starring: Gabourey Sidibe; Mo'Nique; Paula Patton; Mariah Carey; Sherri Shepherd; and Lenny Kravitz. Admission 4.50, concs. (023) 9247 2700.
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard. White Material. (15); 8.30pm. Subtitles. Directed by Claire Denis. Starring: Isabelle Huppert; Christopher Lambert; and Nicolas Duvauchelle. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753, no6cinema.co.uk.
GIGS
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 7.30pm doors. Furious Music Local Band Night. Featuring: In Vitro; This Evening's Entertainment; and The Guide. Admission 5. (023) 9282 6249, thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. 9pm. Wicked Grin. Classic 60s rock. Admission is free.
SARISBURY GREEN, Royal British Legion, 366, Brook Lane. 8.15pm-10.30pm. The Clive New Big Band. Admission free. (023) 9269 3988.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. Showcase 2010 Semi-final One. Admission 5. (023) 9286 3911.
STAGE
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates.
Admission 19-45. (023) 8071
1811.
SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm. The Legend of Robin Hood. Play by Nick Scovell, presented by Athelney Productions. Admission 7, concs. (023) 9282 8282.
WALKS AND TALKS
HAVANT, United Reformed Church Hall, Elm Lane. 2pm. My Welsh Childhood. Talk by Miss Ruth Warren, organised by the Havant and Emsworth Townswomen's Guild. Visitors and new members welcome. (023) 9247
5100.
PORTSMOUTH, Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Eastney. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.
THURSDAY
EVENTS
BOSHAM, Bosham House, Main Road. 2pm-3pm. Hamblin Book Group. Based on The Power of Thought. With Elizabeth Medler. Donations welcome. (01243) 572109.
FAREHAM, Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road. 10am-5pm. Children's Activity: Battle of Britain. It's the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, train to become a pilot and find out about RAF tactics, keep fighting fit on the assault course and find out about wartime food rationing. No need to book, just drop in!. Admission 2.50 children; 1 adults. (01329) 233734.
HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 7pm. Cycle ride to Denmead. For a meal/ drink. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.
HAVANT, United Reformed Church Hall, Elm Lane. 10am-midday. Christian Aid Coffee Morning. With bring and buy stall.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside! All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
WATERLOOVILLE, St George's Church Hall, Hambledon Road. 9.30am-11.30am. St George's Market. Eggs and home made preserves, honey. cards, jewellery, wood craft, craft, cakes, and plants. Coffee and tea available. (023) 9226 4583, stgeorgesnews.org.
EXHIBITIONS
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy?. Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy . (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
FILMS
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard. White Material. (15); 6.15pm. Subtitles. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753, no6cinema.co.uk.
GIGS
PORTSMOUTH, The Barn, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Roger Courtney's Open Mike Night. Performers welcome, if you're brave enough. Including: Drum Nation, 6.45pm-7.45pm; Johnny Bell, 8pm-9pm; and Picture This, 9pm-10pm. Admission free. (023) 9283 7730.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 7pm. The Beneficial Foundation and Trash Arts presents ... The Visitors; Ugly Auntie; Everything But Arms; Split Personalities; Heather Bailey; and DJ Tom Leighfield. Admission 6. (023) 9286 3911.
STAGE
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 2pm, 7.30pm. Les Misrables. (023) 8071 1811.
SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm. The Legend of Robin Hood. Play by Nick Scovell, presented by Athelney Productions. Admission 7, concs. (023) 9282 8282.
WALKS AND TALKS
CHICHESTER, Roman Palace Museum, Fishbourne. 2pm. Romans in the Harbour. The museum will be open to look around before we gather up for a talk on find found in the Chichester Harbour Area, followed by two-mile walk along the harbour shoreline. Admission 5. (01243) 512301, www.conservancy.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mountbatten Centre, Twyford Avenue. 2pm. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.
SOUTHSEA, Community Centre, St Paul's Square, King Street. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.
FRIDAY
CLUBBING
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 11.30pm-2.30am. It's A Sin: 80s, 90s Retro Tunes. With special guest DJs. (023) 9286 3911.
SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 10pm. Thunderdome. Rock, metal, alternative with DJ Pete Scathe. (023) 9286 3911.
COMEDY
PORTSMOUTH, Famous for Comedy, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: John Ryan; Matthew Osborn; Richard Morton; and Wayne Deakin. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. 0844 844 0044, jongleurs.com.
PORTSMOUTH, highlight Comedy, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: John Ryan; Matthew Osborn; Richard Morton; and Wayne Deakin. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. (023) 9229 8563, thehighlight.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Wedge Comedy Club. Featuring: Andy Robinson; Sean Percival; and Danny Ward. Followed by It's A Sin until 2.30am. Admission 8, concs. (023) 9286 3911.
EVENTS
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
SOUTH HARTING, British Legion Hall, Church Lane. 11am-midday. Harting Village Market. Local produce, home baking, preserves and crafts for sale.
TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.
EXHIBITIONS
PETERSFIELD, Festival Hall, Heath Road. 10.15am-5.45pm. Annual Exhibition. Organised by the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. (01730) 267295.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies – if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth.
(023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy?. Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272
7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261,
portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.
FILMS
HAYLING ISLAND, Station Theatre, Station Road, West Town. A Bunch of Amateurs. (15); 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Directed by: Andy Cadiff. Starring: Burt Reynolds; Samantha Bond; Derek Jacobi; and Imelda Staunton. Admission 3-4. (023) 9246 6363 (10am-midday, Mon-Sat), box office.
GIGS
EMSWORTH, Railway Inn, North Inn. 9pm. Doghouse. (01243) 372351.
GOSPORT, The Railway, Forton Road. Night of Treason. With support form Code 11
PORTSMOUTH, Mr Pickwick, Milton Road. Grounded.
PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Skinny Lenard. Admission free.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Bog Rolling Stones. Admission 9 in advance, 10 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
STAGE
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.
SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm. The Legend of Robin Hood. Play by Nick Scovell, presented by Athelney Productions. Admission 7, concs. (023) 9282 8282.
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