Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Fareham - what's on in your area in the week ahead

Our comprehensive listings guide for the week March 12-18, 2020.
Jane Eyre is at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, next week. Picture: Alex Harvey-Brown/Savannah PhotographicJane Eyre is at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, next week. Picture: Alex Harvey-Brown/Savannah Photographic
Jane Eyre is at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, next week. Picture: Alex Harvey-Brown/Savannah Photographic

TODAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY’ pilates. 07716 730 230.

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

GOSPORT: Freedom Centre, Netherton Rd. 10.15-11.15am. Cheerleading class for those 60+. Suitable for all fitness levels. £3. 01329 234409.

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DRAYTON: Drayton United Church hall, Station Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Drayton Over-50s’ Friendship Club. Go along for tea/coffee and biscuits. (023) 9232 4795.

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

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 7.30pm. Organ recital. Duet played by Philip Drew and David Hansell. Free (all donations to The Organ Project). portseaparish.co.uk/events.

DANCING

EASTNEY: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd. 4.15-6.15pm. Abstract dance and performing arts tuition. For children aged five to 11. 07708 720 711.

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FAREHAM: Methodist Church hall, Mays Ln. 9.30am-12.30pm. Line dancing. Combined class. £5. 07849 450 945.

PORTSMOUTH: Hilsea Lido, London Rd. 7.30pm. Clubbercise. High-energy work-out to club music. £5 (bookings to be made in advance). 07841 836 443.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

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

EVENTS

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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 234409.

COPNOR: The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. Home-made, two-course lunch, refreshments. Raffle and bingo. £5. (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Cosham Library, Spur Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring for adults. All materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

EASTNEY: Eastney Evangelical Church, Eastney Rd. 6-7pm. Fusion. Youth club for those aged 10-14. Fun, games, activities, life skills and new friends. 50p.

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FAREHAM: Duke of Connaught’s Own Club, Western Rd. 11am-12.30pm. Skittles for those 60+. 01329 234409.

FAREHAM: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road Sth. 7.15pm. Fareham Flower Club. Learn the art of flower arranging with demonstrations, talks and workshops throughout the year. Second Thursday of every month.

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.

PORTSMOUTH: All Saints’ Church, Commercial Rd. 8pm. The Cantrelle Singers rehearsals. Why not join this small friendly women’s choir. New members welcome. (023) 9261 2406.

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PORTSMOUTH: Age UK Portsmouth Cafe, The Bradbury Centre, Kingston Rd. 9-11am. Veterans’ Breakfast Club. For forces veterans. (023) 9288 3506.

PORTSMOUTH: Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Square, Clive Rd. 7-9pm. Portsmouth Hispanic Society monthly meeting. Includes a talk entitled Valencia, Third City of Spain by Rafael Pascual. Non-members welcome. £2. spanishportsmouth.org.uk.

SOUTHSEA: St. James’s Church hall, Milton Road. 11am. Singercise. A seated fun activity session to music for older and disabled people to help improve fitness. Tea and chat afterwards. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

WARSASH: Victory Hall, Warsash Rd. 10-11.30am. New Age Kurling. For those 60+. £3. 01329 234409.

EXHIBITIONS

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COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10am-4pm. Art exhibition. Work by Ted Baker and Peter Oldreive, members of Solent Aviation Group. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. A Night on the Tiles exhibition. An entertaining look at the pubs, cinemas and theatres of Fareham in the past 200 years. Suggested donation £3. 01329 822063.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. The Lighthouse (15). 07435 029 408.

MARKETS

WATERLOOVILLE: St George’s Church hall, St George’s Walk. 9.30-11.30am. St George’s market.

STAGE

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HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. A comedy thriller presented by Humdrum Theatre Company. £12. (023) 9247 2700.

HAYLING ISLAND: The Station Theatre, Station Rd. 7.30pm. Lovesong. Presented by HIADS. (023) 9246 6363.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Dracula – The Bloody Truth. Award-winning comedy performed by Le Navet Bete Company. £18-£22.50. (023) 9264 9000.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 2pm and 7.30pm. Harpy. Su Pollard gives a one-woman performance in this bittersweet, dark drama. £22. (023) 9282 8282.

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TITCHFIELD: The Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. Wuthering Heights. A stage adaptation of Emily Bronte’s novel. £10, £9 concessions. titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com.

TOURS

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 1-2pm. Theatre Tour. Discover the history of the Old Beneficial School on this Groundlings historical tour. £5. (023) 9273 7370.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.45pm. Hayling Island – The Years of Change 1919-1946. A talk by Hayling residents Jill and Mike Burnham. £6.50. thespring.co.uk.

HILSEA: Meet in Scott Road car park, off Military Road by The News Centre. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines walk. Uneven footpaths take you around Foxes Forest. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

FRIDAY

CONCERTS

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PORTCHESTER: St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle. 7.30pm. The Courtiers in Concert. An evening of traditional Irish music for St Patrick’s Day. £8. (023) 9232 1380.

DANCING

BEDHAMPTON: Bedhampton Community Centre, Bedhampton Rd. 8-10.20pm. Old and new sequence dancing. Tea and Biscuits at interval. (023) 9236 3883.

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

EVENTS

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Lee Community Centre, Twyford Dr. 7.30-9pm. Lee Horticultural Society social evening. Includes a talk by Derek Dexter entitled Fuschia My Way Time. Annual membership £3 per household. (023) 9255 1133.

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PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’s Centre, Queen St. 11am-1pm. Friday Club. For those 50+. Meet new friends. 07827 257 504.

PORTSMOUTH: The Beddow Library, Milton. 10.30am-12.30pm. Milton Social Group. Meet new people.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10am-4pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (15). 07435 029 408.

GIGS

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PORTSMOUTH: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays. 7.30pm. West End Jersey Boys Tribute Night. Enjoy a three-course meal, while the West End Jersey Boys serenade you with smash hits such as Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. £50. spinnakertower.co.uk.

MARKETS

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

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

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. See Today.

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HAYLING ISLAND: The Station Theatre, Station Rd. 7.30pm. Lovesong. See Today.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Dracula – The Bloody Truth. See Today.

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7.30pm. The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde. A modern twist to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic. £15, £13 concessions. groundlings.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Harpy. See Today.

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TITCHFIELD: The Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. Wuthering Heights. £12, £11.

WALKS & TALKS

CLANFIELD: Clanfield Memorial Hall, South Ln. 7.30pm. The Life and Death of Stars. Hampshire Astronomical Group welcomes a talk by Steve Broadbent. All welcome. £3 non-members (tickets available on the door)

SOUTHSEA: Meet at The Pyramids Centre. 10.30am. Seafront walk along the promenade. Suitable for all. (023) 9268 8390.

SATURDAY

DANCING

PORTSMOUTH: St Luke’s Church, Greetham St. 9am. Street Dance Lessons. For ages four-seven. Coordination, fitness, self-discipline and packed with fun. [email protected].

EVENTS

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HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary, Mill Rythe Ln. 11am-4pm. Open Day. Enjoy peaceful interaction with these magical creatures. Haylingdonkeys.co.uk.

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, London Rd. 8pm-1am. Northern Soul Party. Steve Lyons and his guest DJs play your favourite music. £5.

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

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12am-3.30pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

FILMS

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PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Parasite (15). 07435 029 408.

MARKETS

SOUTHSEA: St Swithun’s Church Hall, Waverley Rd. 12-3.30pm. Southsea Flea Market. Retro clothes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, refreshments. Free.

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. See Today.

HAYLING ISLAND: The Station Theatre, Station Rd. Lovesong. 7.30pm. An Abbi Morgan play presented by HIADS. (023) 9246 6363.

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PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Dracula – The Bloody Truth. See Today.

TITCHFIELD: The Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. Wuthering Heights. £12, £11.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Pembroke Rd. 2pm. Royal Marines. The Society for Nautical Research (South) welcomes a talk by Dr John Bolt. First visit free, then £5 per meeting or £25 a year. (023) 9283 1461.

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

SUNDAY

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PARK GATE: The Royal British Legion Club, Brook Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Country & Western dance. Dancing to live music. RBL members £5, non-members £6.50. Bar and raffle. 01329 519765.

WICKHAM: Wickham Community Centre, Mill Ln. 1.30-4pm. Sunday tea dance. Social dancing, 50/50 ballroom, latin and sequence, all standards welcome. £3. 07980 058 310.

EVENTS

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary, Mill Rythe Ln. 11am-4pm. Open day. See Saturday.

PORTSMOUTH: St Joseph’s Hall, Tangier Rd, Baffins. 11am. Monthly meeting of the Russian Orthodox Church. portsmouthorthodoxchurch.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

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COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 12am-3.30pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, Broad St. 11am-4pm. Crafts in the Tower. An exhibition and sale of original artwork from local artists, designers, makers and crafters. Free. craftsinthetower.wordpress.com.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Hotwalls Open Studio. 11am-4pm. Showcasing some of the city’s brightest creative talent. Watch artists and makers at work. (023) 9284 1272.

GIGS

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, London Rd. 12.30pm. Dave Pearson Big Band Orchestra. Big band hits and book a two-course Sunday lunch.

MARKETS

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SOUTHSEA: Palmerston Rd. 10am-2pm. Hampshire Farmers’ Market.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton foreshore group walk. Moderate walk over uneven footpaths across the common to the shore. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY

CLASSES

COPNOR: Stacey Community Centre, Walsall Rd. 6-7pm. Yoga class for beginners. Suitable for all ages and abilities. £20 for four weeks. 07766 753 638.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community School, White Hart Ln. 6-7pm. Zumba classes. £5 or block booking of six classes £25. 07594 835 042.

DANCING

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COWPLAIN: Cowplain Social Club, London Rd. 2-4pm. Tea dance. All welcome. £3, including refreshments.(023) 9248 4209.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne’s Gr. 6.30pm. Line Dancing. Beginners’ class. 7.30pm. Line dancing. Intermediate class. 07849 450 945 .

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd. 7-8pm. Absolute beginners’ ballroom and latin class. £7. 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin intermediate class. £7. 07505 191 596.

SOUTHSEA: Devonshire Avenue Baptist Church hall. Ballroom and latin dance classes with Instep Dance Club. Beginners 7.30pm-8.30pm; free practice session 8.30-8.45pm; improvers 8.45-9.30pm. £5 a session or £6 for two. 07722 040 483.

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

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Asda car park. 2pm. Tea dance. Open to all. £3, includes tea/coffee and biscuits. (023) 9225 6823.

WATERLOOVILLE: Community Centre (Asda car park). 8pm. Waterlooville Folk Dance Group. English folk dancing. No need for a partner. £3. (023) 9225 8056.

EVENTS

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

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FRATTON: Portsmouth Academy, St Mary’s Rd. 7.15-9.15pm. Portsmouth Festival Choir rehearsal. A mixed choir of all ages singing beautiful music in a friendly atmosphere. (023) 9247 0532.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Havant Light Opera rehearsal. Singing a variety of musical theatre. Looking for new singers and backstage workers. 01243 574535.

PORTSMOUTH: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Rd. 10.30am-12.45pm and 4-7pm. JCPF spiritual healing clinic. Donations only. 07756 852 918.

PORTSMOUTH: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Alex Way. 11am. Walking netball. £3.

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PORTSMOUTH: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Alex Way. 1pm. Badminton/table tennis/short tennis. £3.

PORTSMOUTH: The Haven, Salvation Army, Lake Rd. Welcome Club. 10.30am-12.30pm. For those 50+. Meet new people. 07827 257 504.

SOUTHSEA: Southsea Library, Palmerston Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring for adults. All materials are provided.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10am-4pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

STAGE

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PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Jane Eyre. A Blackeyed Theatre production of this classic story. £20-£25. (023) 9264 9000.

WALKS & TALKS

FRATTON: Meet at The Bridge Centre. 10.30am. Victoria Park walk. Buggy and wheelchair-friendly walk. New walkers to arrive early to register. (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.

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

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SOUTHSEA: Slow Canoe Lake walk. Meet at the memorial where buses terminate. 1pm. Slow short 30-minute walk. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390

TUESDAY

CLASSES

COSHAM: Highbury College sports centre, Tudor Cres. 6-7pm. Zumba classes . £5. 07594 835 042.

COFFEE

GOSPORT: The White Hart, Stoke Rd. 10am. Coffee morning. Hot drink, cake or scones. Raising money for Rowans Hospice. Includes raffle. £2.50. Raffle £1.

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

DANCING

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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.

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 8-11pm. Modern Jive classes. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. £7.50. 0776 9890 674.

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 11.45am-2pm. Lunch club. Enjoy a freshly-cooked, two-course meal with tea or coffee and an activity afterwards. £4. 01329 234409.

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COSHAM: St Philip’s Church, Hawthorn Crescent. 7.30-10pm. The Havant Pitchpipers. Why not join this choir which perform at various events in the area. All welcome, any age or singing ability. Pitchpipers.co.uk.

FAREHAM: Methodist Church Hall, Kings Rd. 7.30pm. Solent Sounds Ladies Chorus rehearsals. Singing four-part harmony. All welcome. 01489 891832.

FAREHAM: Highlands HUB, Highlands Rd. 9am-4pm. Community Hub. Pop in for a coffee, chat and surf the internet. Also includes Nutty Knitters .01329 609299.

HAVANT: Saint Faith’s Church hall, The Pallant. 7.30-9.30pm. Solent Male Voice Choir rehearsals. Seeking new members. (023) 9245 3634.

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PETERSFIELD: Write Angle, The Townhouse, High Street. 7.15pm. Tobiah. Plus open mic so you can perform/recite. £6. Petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk.

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

PORTSMOUTH: Landport Inter Activ, Landport Community Centre, Charles St. 10-11am. Seated chair exercise class. Gentle chair-based exercises for those with reduced mobility. £3.50. (023) 9229 6703.

SOUTHSEA: Somers Town Central Hub, River Street, Somers Town. 10am-12pm. Southsea friends. For those 50+. Meet new friends. 07827 257 504.

EXHIBITIONS

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FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. A Night on the Tiles exhibition. See Today.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Jane Eyre. See Monday.

WALKS & TALKS

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

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Stamshaw foreshore walk. Healthy walk to the shore with views to Portchester Castle. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

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PORTSMOUTH: Meet outside the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime walk. Take a brisk walk to Gunwharf Quays or Southsea and back. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Drayton Centre, Conference Room, Havant Rd. 7.30pm. Global Warming. The Friends of Langstone Harbour host a talk by Dr Nick Pepin, Reader in Climate Services at the University of Portsmouth. All welcome. £2. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY

DANCING

COSHAM: Cosham Community Centre, Wooton St. 1.45-3.45pm. Sequence dancing. Experienced and beginners welcome. £2.50. (023) 9269 3276.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne’s Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Line dancing. Beginners’ class. 07849 450 945.

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

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7-8pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

WALLINGTON: Village hall, Broadcut. 8.15-9.30pm. Ballroom & latin social practice night. £6, includes tea and coffee. 07505 191 596.

WATERLOOVILLE: Cowplain Social Club, London Rd. 7.30-10pm. Social dance. 50/50 ballroom, latin American and sequence dancing. All standards welcome. £2 social club members, visitors to be signed in at the entrance. Bar available. 07980 058 310.

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BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 1.30-3pm. Afternoon tea with an optional activity. For those 60+. First session free. £3. 01329 234409.

CATHERINGTON: Catherington village hall. 7.30pm. Horndean Camera Club meeting. Horndeancameraclub.org.uk.

FAREHAM: Abbeyfield Court, Locks Rd. 2-3.30pm. Just Crafting Around. Try different arts or crafts. £2.50.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Lee Methodist Church hall, High St. 9am-12pm. Lee community table top boost event. Meet local groups and community organisations and support home-based businesses. Table hire from £5 (4ft) and £6 (6ft). Free. (023) 9255 1706.

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PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’s Centre, Queen St. 10.30am-1.30pm. Wednesday Club for those 50+. Meet new people. 07827 257 504.

PURBROOK: Christchurch hall, London Rd. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus rehearsals. Call first in case they are performing away from the hall. 07796 136 487.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10am-4pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

GOSPORT: Gosport Jazz Club, Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club, Dolphin Cres. 8-10.30pm. Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band. £10, members £7. Booking strongly advised. (023) 9242 9302.

STAGE

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PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Wk. 7.30pm. Jane Eyre. See Monday.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Take in views of The Spinnaker Tower. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 10.30am. Short Baffins Pond/longer Milton foreshore walk. Buggy/wheelchair-friendly. Longer walk to Milton foreshore across uneven ground. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Meet outside Canoe Lake cafe, St Helen’s Parade. 10.30am. Canoe Lake walk. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

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PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays.10.30-11.30am. Mini makers. A world of colour and creativity for the under-fives. Free. (023) 9277 8080/aspex.org.uk.

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