The Portsmouth area's going-out guide, November 16-22, 2018 Â

The most comprehensive guide to what's on where and when across south-east Hampshire in the week ahead.
Catch Portsmouth Festival Choir singing Haydn and Handel at Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 17.Catch Portsmouth Festival Choir singing Haydn and Handel at Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 17.
Catch Portsmouth Festival Choir singing Haydn and Handel at Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 17.

FRIDAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 10.30-11.30am. Regular pilates. 07716 730 230.

COMEDY

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 8pm. Stephen K Amos '“ Bouquets and Brickbats. £18.50. (023) 9247 2000/thespring.co.uk

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PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Sara Pascoe '“ Ladsladslads. £20.50. (023) 9264 9000.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7.30pm. BSO '“ Smooth Classics II. An evening of relaxing symphonic music. £17.25 '“ £32.25. 0844 847 2362/portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

DANCING

EASTNEY: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd. 11.30am-12.30pm. FiftyFifty Creative Dance. For people aged 50+. 07708 720 711.

PORTSMOUTH: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Rd. 1.30-4pm. 50/50 Ballroom and sequence dancing. £3. (023) 9242 5331.

EVENTS

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GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre, High St. 2-4pm. Scrabble Club. Fun, free and open to all. 0300 555 1387.

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Methodist Church, Mays Ln. 10-11.30am. New Age Kurling Club. Organised by MHA. £3.

WATERLOOVILLE: Deverell Hall, London Rd. 7pm. Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club. Club Night. hdarc.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10am-4pm. Watercolour prints by Sarah Keen and acrylic paintings by Peter Oldreive Free. (023) 9238 7284.

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PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 12-5pm. Drawing with Scissors. An exhibition of collage and paintings by Jacqui Mair. 07503 152 848.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. How to Speak Proper Pompey. An exhibition of a project by students at Havant & South Downs College. (023) 9277 8080/aspex.org.uk.

FILMS

HAYLING ISLAND: Station Theatre, Station Rd. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. The Bookshop (PG). £4.50. (023) 9246 6363.

PORTSMOUTH: No.6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. A Simple Favour (15). 07435 029 408.

GIGS

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FAREHAM: Boarhunt Blues Club, Trampers Ln. 9pm. Nigel Bagge. £12.50 on the door. 07445 861 519.

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Jamie Smith's Mabon '“ Twenty Tour. A blend of Celtic music. £14. 01329 223100.

MARKETS

FAREHAM: Stubbington Library, Stubbington Lane. 9am-12pm. Stubbington country market.

TITCHFIELD: Parish Rooms, Southampton Hill. 9.30-11.30am. Country market.

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PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7pm. Christmas Carol. Sit in the caberet-style seated production and watch the action unfold around you. (023) 9273 7370/groundlings.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Evita. Award-winning musical telling the story of Eva Peron. (023) 9282 8282/kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

SOUTHSEA: Meet at The Pyramids Centre. 10.30am. Seafront walk along the promenade. (023) 9268 839.

SATURDAY

CONCERTS

EMSWORTH: Emsworth Baptist Church, North St. 7.30pm. Portsmouth Festival Choir concert. Including works by Haydn and Handel. Accompanied by the Portsmouth Festival Orchestra. £16 and £13. ticketsource.co.uk.

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PORTSMOUTH: St Mary's Church, Fratton Rd. 4pm. Two sopranos and a harp. Free.

DANCING

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street. 7.30pm-11pm. 78 Club 50/50 Dance. £7, £8 non-members.

EVENTS

COSHAM: St Philip's Church hall, Hawthorn Cres. 12-3pm. Christmas fair. Meet Santa Clause in his grotto. Raffle, tombolas, games and Christmas gifts. 50p.

FAREHAM: St Columba Church, Hilson Dr. 10am-1pm. Christmas Fair. Stalls, bacon butties, burgers and mulled wine. Free.

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GOSPORT: Battery No 2, Stokes Bay Rd. 8.30pm-1am. Battery No2 ghost hunt. Will you encounter one of the battery's ghostly residents? £25. 07305 826 116.

HAYLING ISLAND: Donkey Sanctuary, Mill Rythe Ln. 11am-3.30pm. Festive Open Day. Meet the donkeys and enjoy a calm Christmas atmosphere filled with donkey magic. (023) 9246 5640.

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido, London Rd. 11am-2pm. Coffee, cake and crafts. Browse 20 craft stalls, enjoy speciality tea, barista coffee, home-made cakes and full lunch menu. Free.

LOCKS HEATH: Locks Heath Community Centre. 10.30am-2.30pm. Hampshire craft and gift fair. Crafts, gifts and beautiful home accessories. £1, under-16s free. 07841 660 177.

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PETERSFIELD: East Meon Village Hall, Workhouse Ln, East Meon. 2pm. Jumble sale. Raffle and refreshments available and plenty of bargains. Raising funds for East Meon School.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community School, White Hart Ln. 9-10am. Walking football. £3. No need to book.

PORTSMOUTH: Technology Department, Portsmouth Grammar School. 10am-3pm. Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors Carve-In. A get-together to discuss carving, provide help and share ideas with others. Visitors welcome. solentguildofwoodcarvers.org.uk

SOUTHSEA: Immanuel Baptish Church, Victoria Rd Nth. 11am-2pm. Family fair and fun day. Craft tables, bric-a-brac, food, and more. Free. (023) 9229 6824.

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TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St. 12-4pm. Bespoke Christmas gifts. Carol singers, mulled wine, cider and roasted chestnuts. Supporting Rowans Hospice. 07756 496 572.

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Parish Rooms, Southampton Hill. 10am-12pm. Yuletide Fair. Tombola, crafts, gifts, cakes and more. Free.

WATERLOOVILLE: Deverell Hall, London Rd, Purbrook. 10am-12pm. Christmas market. Organised by Widley Rowans Support Group. Stalls, including cakes, raffle, nearly new, books and much more.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Exhibition by Sarah Keen and Peter Oldreive. See today.

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PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 12-5pm. Drawing with Scissors. See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No.6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. A Star is Born. (15). 07435 029 408.

GIGS

FAREHAM: Boarhunt Blues Club, Trampers Ln. 9pm. Eugene '˜Hideaway' Bridges. 07445 861 519.

PORTSMOUTH: The Druid's, Binsteed Rd. 9pm til late. Ken Mayes. Singing hits of the '50s and '60s. All welcome.

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STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7.15-10pm. Nostalgia. A First World War centenary commemorative gig. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. £10, includes raffle and First World War-themed quiz. Take your own food/drink/alcohol. 07788 413 410.

MARKETS

WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, Inner Cl. 10.30am-8pm. Christmas market. Christmas gifts, decorations, festive foods, British crafts village, and more than 100 chalets. 01962 8857 275.

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley. Magical puppetry and interactive play for four to seven-year-olds. £8. (023) 9247 2000.

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 2pm and 7pm. Christmas Carol. See today.

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SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Evita. See Tuesday.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Blue Lagoon at Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Walk over the road bridge and .take the pathway alongside the moat (eastern side). (023) 9284 1762.

SUNDAY

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary's Church Fratton Rd. 4pm. Two Sopranos and a Harp. A concert to support the Music Foundation. Free. Retiring collection.

DANCING

PARK GATE: The Royal British Legion Club, Brook Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Country and western dance. Live music. RBL members £5, non-members £6.50. Bar and raffle. 01329 519 765.

EVENTS

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HAYLING ISLAND: Donkey Sanctuary, Mill Rythe Ln. 11am-3.30pm. Festive Open Day. See Saturday.

PORTSMOUTH: Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Alexandra Park. 10am-1pm. Indoor table top sale. 50p, children free. (023) 9320 0401.

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St. 11am-3pm. Pre-loved wedding fair. Decorations, clothing and wedding suppliers.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Exhibition by Sarah Keen and Peter Oldreive. See today.

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OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, Broad St. 11am-4pm. Crafts in the Tower. Works from local artists, jewellery and craft makers. Free. craftsinthetower.wordpress.com.

GIGS

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido, London Rd. 12.30pm. The Dave Pearson Big Band Orchestra. Enjoy a roast or light lunch and listen to the music.

MARKETS

SOUTHSEA: Palmerston Rd. 10am-2pm. Southsea farmers' market. Free.

WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, Inner Cl. 10.30am-6.30pm. Christmas Market. See Saturday.

STAGE

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PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Joe Longthorne '“ 50 Years of Song and Laughter. £23-£27. (023) 9264 9000/newtheatreroyal.com.

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7pm. Christmas Carol. See today.

 

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton foreshore group walk. A brisk walk over uneven footpaths. (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY

CLASSES

COPNOR: Stacey Community Centre, Walsall Rd. 6-7pm. Yoga class for beginners. £5.50. 07766 753 638.

DANCING

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FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne's Gr. 6.30pm. Line dancing. Beginners class. 07849 450 945.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne's Gr. 7.30pm. Line dancing. Intermediate class. £5. 07849 450 945.

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd. 7-8pm. Ballroom and latin absolute beginners' class. £6. 07505 191596.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 6.30-7.30pm. Dancin' Fit. £4.50. 07979 800 299.

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WATERLOOVILLE: Community Centre (Asda Car Park). 8pm. Waterlooville folk dance group, English folk dancing. All dances taught. No need for a partner. £3. (023) 9225 8056/(023) 9225 3213.

EVENTS

COSHAM: St Colman's Church hall. 7.15-9pm. Portsmouth Chorus rehearsal. Ability to follow music is helpful. @portsmouthchorus.org.

COWPLAIN: The Borrow Centre, London Rd. 1.30-3.30pm. Crafty needles. Take your own knitting or embroidery and have tea, cake and a chat. (023) 9261 5916.

FRATTON: Portsmouth Academy, St Mary's Rd. 7.15-9.15pm. Portsmouth Festival Choir rehearsal. Join this mixed choir of all ages to sing beautiful music. First term free. (023) 9247 0532.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Rd. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £3.

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HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Havant Light Opera rehearsal. Singing a variety of musical theatre. 01243 574 535.

PORTCHESTER: New Parade, West St. 1-3pm. JCPF Spiritual Healing Clinic. Donations only. 07586 887 181.

PORTSMOUTH: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Alex Way. 12-3pm. Badminton for those 50+. £5. (023) 9320 0401.

WIDLEY: Christ Church Hall, London Rd. 1.30-3pm. Reflections Entertainment Group. Ability to read music not essential. (023) 9242 0070.

EXHIBITIONS

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COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Exhibition by Sarah Keen and Peter Oldreive. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

EMSWORTH: Emsworth Community Centre, North St. 7.30pm. The Butler's Christmas. The Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust welcomes an illustrated talk by Dr Bob France. £3, non-members £4. All welcome.

FRATTON: Meet at The Bridge Centre. 10.30am. Victoria Park walk. Buggy and wheelchair-friendly walk. (023) 9268 8390.

NORTH END: Meet at The Learning Place, Derby Road. 12.15pm. Walk to the shore and back. Not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

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SOUTHSEA: Meet at South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier-to-pier walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake, meet at the memorial where buses terminate. 1pm. Short Canoe Lake walk. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY

COFFEE

GOSPORT: The White Hart, Stoke Rd. 10am. Coffee Morning. Hot drink, cake or scones. Raising money for Rowans Hospice. Includes raffle. £2.50. Christmas themed raffle £1 per strip.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Catholic Church Hall, South Place. 10am-1pm. Coffee, cake and lunch Tuesdays. In aid of Lee-on-the-Solent charities.

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HAVANT: Havant Academy, Wakefords Way. 8.15-9.15pm. Absolute beginners' ballroom and latin class. £6. 07505 191 596/dancerevival.co.uk.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Lee Community Centre, Twyford Dr. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin' Fit. £4.50. 07979 800 299.

PORTSMOUTH: The Box, 235-237 Commercial Rd. 5.30-6.30pm. Jedha Juniors Class. 07543 931937.

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £2.50, includes tea and biscuits.

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WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 8-11pm. Modern Jive Classes. £7.50. 07833 384377/ [email protected].

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 11.45am-2.30pm. Lunch club. Enjoy a freshly-cooked two-course meal with tea or coffee and an activity afterwards. £4. 01329 234409.

COSHAM: St Philip's Church, Hawthorn Crescent. 7.30-10pm. The Havant Pitchpipers. Go along and join this choir which performs at various events in the area. pitchpipers.co.uk.

FAREHAM: Methodist Church Hall, King's Rd. 7.30pm. Solent Sounds Ladies Chorus rehearsals. Try a cappella. 01489 891832.

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HAVANT: St Faith's Church hall, The Pallant. 7.30-9.30pm. Solent Male Voice Choir rehearsals.(023) 9245 3634.

PETERSFIELD: Write Angle, The Townhouse, High Street. 7.15pm. Shedman plus James Brookes. Also includes open mic session to perform/recite. £6. petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove. 1.30-3.30pm. Variety Club. Every Tuesday. £2.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community School, White Hart Ln. 7-8pm. Walking netball. £4. No need to book

EXHIBITIONS

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COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Exhibition by Sarah Keen and Peter Oldreive. See today.

MARKETS

WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, Inner Cl. 10.30am-6.30pm. Christmas Market. See today.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7pm. Christmas Carol. See today.

TOURS

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 2pm. Behind the curtain tour. Discover the theatre's fascinating history from 1856 to present day. £6.50. (023) 9264 9000.

WALKS & TALKS

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EASTNEY: Meet at Bransbury Park, outside the centre. 1pm. Short park-to-park walk. Take a gentle stroll to Milton Park café. (023) 9268 8390.

GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre, High St. 7.30pm. The Development of British Military Aviation. An illustrated presentation by Ashley Morgan on the work of the RAE at Farnborough to aid scientists and engineers with advances in aviation technology. £4.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Healthy Stamshaw foreshore walk. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet outside the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Brisk walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. (023) 9268 8390.

WEDNESDAY

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FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne's Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners' line dancing Class. 07849 450 945.

SARISBURY GREEN: Community Centre, The Green. 8-10pm. 50/50 ballroom and sequence dancing. £2.50. 01489 573114.

WALLINGTON: Village Hall, Broadcut. 8.15-9.30pm. Ballroom and latin social practice night. £6. 07505 191 596 .

EVENTS

CATHERINGTON: Catherington Village Hall. 7.30pm. Horndean Camera Club meeting. horndeancameraclub.org.uk.

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COSHAM: Cosham Conservative Club, Spur Rd. 7.30pm. 55 Social Club. A social evening for those 55+. Music by Miranda. Bar available. £2.

GOSPORT: Freedom Centre (formerly Brockhurst Baptist Church), Netherton Rd. 10-11.30am. Chit chat and games over a cuppa for those 60+. MHA Live at Home Scheme. £2.50. 01329 234409.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Lee Methodist Hall, High St. 9am-12pm. Lee Community table top boot event. Table hire from £5. Free. (023) 9255 1706/leeresidents.org.uk

LOCKS HEATH: Fareham Live at Home, Abbeyfield Court, Locks Rd. 2-3.30pm. Just Crafting Around. Try different arts and crafts. £2.50. 01329 234409/mha.org.uk/liveathome.

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PURBROOK: Christchurch hall, London Rd. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus rehearsals. Looking for male singers. Call first in case they are away from the hall. 07796 136 487/singingportsmouth.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends' Coffee Shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Exhibition by Sarah Keen and Peter Oldreive. See today.

GIGS

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Kitty MacFarlane. An evening of music from this gifted young Somerset-based singer-songwriter. £10. 01329 223100/ashcroft.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. The Drifters. Performing all their classic hits. From £27.50.(023) 9264 9000.

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WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, Inner Cl. 10.30am-6.30pm. Christmas Market. See Saturday.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7pm. Christmas Carol. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 7.30-9pm. Portsmouth's First World War heroes. A talk by James Daly. £5. 01132 201 999.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Take in views of the Spinnaker Tower. (023) 9268 8390.

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PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 10.30am. Baffins Pond/Milton foreshore group walk. Short walk to Baffins Pond. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. Longer walk to Milton foreshore across uneven ground. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Meet outside Canoe Lake café, St Helen's Parade. 10.30am. Canoe Lake/Southsea seafront group walk. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-12pm. Mini makers. A world of colour and creativity for the unde-fives. Free. (023) 9277 8080/aspex.org.uk.

THURSDAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9.15-10.15am. Beginners' pilates. 07716 730 230.

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EASTNEY: Community Cente, Bransbury Park. 10-11am. Yoga for those 50+. 07932 470 068.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 10.30-11.30am. Pilates for those 50+. 07716 730 230.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 6-7pm. Taekwondo. Keep fit, build self-confidence. 07740 045 271.

COFFEE

DRAYTON: Drayton United Church Hall, Station Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Drayton Over-50s Friendship Club. Go along for tea/coffee and a biscuit. (023) 9238 9529.

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FAREHAM: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South. 11am-12.30pm. Coffee morning for those 60+. £2.50. 01329 234409.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Cathedral, High St. 1.10pm. Lunchtime Live with organist Callum Alger. Free (retiring collection).

DANCING

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin' Fit. £4.50. 07979 800 299.

STUBBINGTON: Methodist Church Hall, Mays Ln. 9.30am-12.30pm. Line dancing. Combined class.07849 450 945.

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WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Padnell Rd. 7-8pm and 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin beginners' class. 07505 191 596.

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 12.45-3pm. Afternoon Club for those 60+. Enjoy a light lunch, tea and cakes and entertainment/activities. £3. 01329 234 409.

GOSPORT: Elson Library, Chantry Rd. 2pm. Knitting circle. Go along with your knitting, for a chat and fun. All welcome.

NORTH END: The Learning Place, Derby Rd. 10am-12pm. North End Allsorts. Go along for a chat and a cup of tea and meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

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PORTSMOUTH: All Saints' Church, Commercial Rd. 8pm. The Cantrelle Singers rehearsals. Go and join this small friendly women's choir. (023) 9261 2406/[email protected].

SOUTHSEA: St. James's Church hall, Milton Road. 11am. Singercise. A seated fun activity session to music for older and disabled people. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

SOUTHSEA: St Swithun's Church Hall, Waverley Rd. 2-5pm. Christmas fair. Fun and games, clothes, toys and gifts.

EXHIBITIONS

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 12-5pm. Drawing with Scissors. See today.

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PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm.How to Speak Proper Pompey. See today.

FILMS

GOSPORT: The Ritz @ St Vincent, St Vincent College, Mill Ln. 7.30pm. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15). stvincent.ac.uk/the-ritz-cinema.

WATERLOOVILLE: St George's Church hall. 7pm. Pop-up cinema. The Bookshop (PG). £6, includes tea or coffee.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Talon '“ The Best of The Eagles. Playing music from the Eagles' back catalogue. From £26. (023) 9264 9000.

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EMSWORTH: Emsworth Baptist Church hall, North St. 10-11.30am. Emsworth country market.

WATERLOOVILE: St George's Church Hall, St George's Walk. 9.30-11.30am. St George's market.

WINCHESTER: Winchester Cathedral, Inner Cl. Christmas Market. 10.30am-8pm. See Saturday.

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Circus of Horrors Psycho Asylum. (Over-16s). £24. 01329 231942.

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HAMBLEDON: Hambledon Village Hall West St. 8pm. Julius Caesar. Performed by Hambledon Arts Society Drama Group. (023) 9253 2530.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Season's Greetings. Performed by the Bench Theatre Company. (023) 9427 2700.

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7pm. Christmas Carol. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 7.45pm. Travels with Tilman. Local sailor and photographer Bob Comlay's illustrated talk about the high altitude climber and sailor. £6.50. (023) 9247 2700/thespring.co.uk.

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