What's on from Friday, April 29 '“ Thursday, May 5, 2016

There's a plant sale in Denmead on Monday

Today

DANCING PORTSMOUTH, Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 1.30pm- 4pm. Tea dance. Ballroom and sequence. Music from Brenda & W Sounds. Admission £3, payable on the door. Lunches available in the cafe from 12pm. Call (023) 9242 5331.

EVENTS FAREHAM: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, PO16 9AD. 11.15am-12.30pm. Table tennis. Every Friday.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Blue Lagoon, Hilsea, PO2 9RP. 2.30pm. Ladies cycle ride to Hayling Island. 18 miles, flat route, with a social cafe stop. Places are free but must be booked at breezebikerides.com. Facebook page: Breeze Network Solent. EXHIBITIONS CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. Passion for Painting: William Lai. After winning the 2015 Sussex Artists’ Award, William Lai has been given the opportunity to have a solo show in the Studio. William is an Outside In artist who names Paul Gauguin, Picasso and Paul Klee amongst his influences. The exhibition will showcase just some of the works that he has created over the last 50 years. Call 01243 774557 or visit pallant org.uk.  CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism. This major exhibition is the first to focus on John Piper’s textile designs, exploring key motifs in the artist’s work such as historic architecture, abstract and religious imagery, as well as subjects explored in the final years of the artist’s life. Shown alongside related paintings and other studies the exhibition demonstrates how Piper’s designs were intricately connected with his wider work. Call 01243 774557 or visit pallant org.uk.  FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue. 7pm. The Water Diviner (15). An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his

three missing sons. This film is an American-Australian historical fictional war drama film directed by and starring Russell Crowe. Free entry for Australian and Turkish people.

GIGS PORTSMOUTH: RMA Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road, PO4 9PN. The Steve Young Band. Call (023) 9282 0896 or visit rmatavern.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: The Golden Eagle, 1 Delamere Road, PO4 0JA. Somethin’ Else. Rock and sax band. MARKETS

FAREHAM: Stubbington Library, Stubbington Lane, PO14 2PP. 9am-12pm. Stubbington Country Market. With cakes, savouries, dairy and gluten free products, crafts, flowers, fruit and vegetables.  WALKS & TALKS FARLINGTON: Meet in third car park at Farlington Marshes. 10.30am. Farlington Marshes walk. Sturdy shoes for this walk across farmland and exposed open footpaths around the marshes. Call (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Meet at the Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade. 10.30am. Seafront walk. Walk along the promenade. Suitable for all. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information. 

tomorrow

DANCING Titchfield: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street. 7.30pm-11pm. 78 Club 50/50 dance. Admission £6 for members, £7 for non-members.

EVENTS FAREHAM: Royal Armouries MuseuM, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, PO17 6AN. Day starts at 10am. Victorian Spies. The Royal Armouries is calling on all junior spies to find out if they have got what it takes to become a Victorian secret agent and plot to attack Fort Nelson this May bank holiday. Children will be invited to take on the persona of a top secret agent who has been recruited to accept a mission for French Emperor Napoleon III who wants to attack Fort Nelson. The agents will be tasked to explore the site and to spot the weaknesses in the Fort’s defences in an adventure trail for all the family. £2.50 per child (aged 3-15 years). Plus free themed Victorian insight sessions at 12pm and 3pm. Call 01329 233 734 or visit royalarmouries.org.

EXHIBITIONS CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. Passion for Painting: William Lai. See ‘Today’ for full details. CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism. See ‘Today’ for full details. GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre,

Walpole Road, PO12 1NS. 10am-5pm. Gosport’s Hidden High Street. This exhibition looks at the shops and businesses on Gosport’s High Street over the last 100 years through photographs, objects and memories. Take in your own pictures to add to the display. Free admission. Visit hants.gov.uk/gosport-gallery.

GARDENS

HAYLING ISLAND: Littlewood, 163 West Lane, 11am–5pm. Garden open. 2 ½ acre bluebell and rhododendron woodland, teas, plant stalls, dogs on leads. Admission £3, children go free if accompanied by adult. Proceeds to NGS charities. Call (023) 9246 3595.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: Thatchers Sports Bar. 9pm. Tangerine Tantrum.

PORTSMOUTH: RMA Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road, PO4 9PN. Non-stop rock of the 70s and 80s. Until late. Call (023) 9282 0896 or visit rmatavern.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Nelson’s Bar, Southsea Leisure Park. 8.30pm until late. Kenny Mayes 50s and 60s music. Free admission, everyone welcome.  MARKETS

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Community Centre, PO11 0HB. 10.30am-2.30pm. Art, craft and gift market. By Fromthe Craftbox.

WALKS & TALKS HILSEA: Meet at the Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Walk. Along the foreshore footpath to the Mountbatten Centre and back. Flat and paved route. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390.

sunday

DANCING GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Road. 7pm-10pm. 50/50 dance. Admission is £4.50.

EVENTS EASTNEY: Miniature Railway Track, Bransbury Park. 2pm-5pm. Public passenger running. Both steam and/or electric locomotives. Weather permitting. 50p per person for two circuits of track.

FAREHAM: Royal Armouries MuseuM, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, PO17 6AN. Day starts at 10am. Victorian Spies. See ‘Tomorrow’ for full details. On Sunday only, live firing of the 32-pr by detachments at 11.30am, 2pm & 3pm.

HAVANT: Bethel Evangelical Church, 441 Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, PO9 5BD. 10.30am-12.30pm. Holy Communion. Creche available. Call (023) 9217 6400 for more information.

NETLEY: Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, SO31 5GA. 11am-4pm. Barking Bonanza 2016. No ordinary dog show. With fun dog activities, Tellington Touch demonstration.Hamble Hounds demonstration, Canine Partners demonstration, stalls and refreshments and also a chance to meet vets and trainers. A day for all the family. Free entry, with £1 donation to Canine Partners for each activity. Call 01329 668516 or e-mail [email protected].  EXHIBITIONS COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Level B, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 12pm-3.30pm. Belinda and Nandhra. Call (023) 9238 7284 for more information. Weekend opening is according to the availability of volunteers.

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 11am-5pm. Passion for Painting: William Lai. See ‘Today’ for full details. CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 11am-5pm. John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism. See ‘Today’ for full details. FILMS

HAVANT: Bethel Evangelical Church, 441 Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, PO9 5BD. 4pm-7pm. God’s Not Dead (PG). A thought provoking, faith inspiring and uplifting film. With free popcorn and drinks throughout and a free curry meal afterwards. Call (023) 9217 6400.

WALKS & TALKS MILTON: Meet at The Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton foreshore. A brisk walk over the uneven footpaths across the common to the shore. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390.

monday

DANCING GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Road. 1.30pm-4pm. Tea dance. Admission is £2.50 and includes tea and biscuits.

EVENTS CHICHESTER: Lavant House Stables, Lavant, PO18 9AH. 10am-1pm. Open day. Meet the ponies and donkeys and go on pony and tractor rides. Take part in a treasure hunt and competitions, have your face painted and go on the bouncy castle. Plus a bluebell woodland walk. There’ll also be refreshments. Free. Suitable access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Call 01243 530460.

COPNOR: North End Baptist Church, Powerscourt Road. 10am-12pm. Copnor Coffee Club. A group for those aged 50 and over to meet new people. Call (023) 9268 8705 or e-mail [email protected].

COWPLAIN: The Borrow Centre, London Road, PO8 8DB. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Crafty Needles Knit and Natter Group. All welcome. £2.50. Call (023) 9261 5916.

DENMEAD: All Saints Church Hall. 10am-11.30am. Plant sale. Held by the Denmead Church Flower Club. Admission 50p for quality local plants.

EASTNEY: Miniature Railway Track, Bransbury Park. 2pm-5pm. Public passenger running. Both steam and/or electric locomotives. Weather permitting. 50p per person for two circuits of track.

FAREHAM: Royal Armouries MuseuM, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, PO17 6AN. Day starts at 10am. Victorian Spies. See ‘Tomorrow’ for full details.

PORTSMOUTH: St. Mary’s Church, Fratton Road. 10am. May Fair. Annual community fair and celebration of life in Fratton, held in the Church and grounds. Theres a real ale tent, arena displays, a bouncy castle, bands, funfair rides and much more, plus over 100 stalls. Call (023) 9281 4444. SOUTHSEA: Southsea Library, 19-21 Palmerston Road. 2pm-4pm. Relax with Colouring. For adults. Research has found that colouring-in is a great way to beat stress, it also aids relaxation. Drop-in, all materials are provided.

WALKS & TALKS SOUTHSEA: Meet at South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier to pier walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake, Memorial where the buses terminate. 1pm. Canoe Lake walk. Slow short 30 minute walk. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information.

SOUTHSEA: Meet at South Parade Pier. 6.30pm. Evening walk. Along the promenade to Eastney and back. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information.  WORKSHOPS HAVANT: Bethel Evangelical Church, 441 Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, PO9 5BD. 7pm-8.30pm. Guitar workshop. Call (023) 9217 6400.

Tuesday

DANCING BEDHAMPTON: Bedhampton Social Hall Centre, 21 Bedhampton Road, PO9 3ES. 7.45pm-10.15pm. Solent Country Dance Club. All welcome. Call (023) 9248 0654 or visit bedhamptonsocialhampshire.org.uk. FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Annes Grove, PO14 1JJ. 7.30pm-8.30pm. Ballroom and Latin beginners’ dance class. Tickets £6. Call 07505 191596 or visit dancerevival.co.uk for more information.

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street. 1.30pm-4pm. Tea dance. Admission is £2, includes tea and biscuits.

EVENTS FAREHAM: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, PO16 9AD. 1pm-3pm. Variety club. Every Tuesday.

FRATTON: Community Room, Tesco Extra, Pompey Centre. 10am-12pm. Shop and Natter Group. Ask about the group at customer services. Call Julie Roberts on (023) 9268 8705 or email [email protected] for more information.

GOSPORT: Elson Library, 136 Chantry Road, Elson, PO12 4NG. 1.30pm-2pm. Rhymetime. Every Tuesday in the children’s library. Free toe tapping, hand clapping, knee jogging fun for babies & toddlers. It’s fun, free and friendly, just drop-in. During term-time only. Parents/carers to remain with their children.

HAVANT: Bethel Evangelical Church, 441 Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, PO9 5BD. 10am-11.30am. Parents and toddler’s group. Call (023) 9217 6400 for more information. HAVANT: Saint Faiths Church Hall, The Pallant, PO9 1PP. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Solent Male Voice Choir. Seeking new members. Go along and sit in one of the rehearsal evenings. Call David Stretton on (023) 9245 3634 or visit solentmalevoicechoir.org.

HAVANT: Avenue Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, PO9 2RS. 7pm. Bridge Players Wanted. Bridge club needing new members. Meet every Tuesday evening. Beginners are welcome, but some knowledge and experience of bridge is necessary. No need to bring a partner. Call Angela and Nigel Peake on 01243 372718 or email [email protected] for more information.

HILSEA: Howard Road Community Centre, Howard Road, off of Northern Parade. 10.30am-12.30pm. Hilsea Social Group. A chance to meet new people. Group for those aged 50 and over. Call Julie Roberts on (023) 9268 8705 or email [email protected] for more information.

SOUTHSEA: The White Horse Pub, Southsea Terrace. 2pm-4pm. Southsea Seniors. A chance to meet new people. Group for those aged 50 and over. Call Julie Roberts on (023) 9268 8705 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.  EXHIBITIONS COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Level B, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Belinda and Nandhra. Admission free. Call (023) 9238 7284 for more information.

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. Passion for Painting: William Lai. See ‘Today’ for full details. CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-5pm. John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism. See ‘Today’ for full details.

GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre,

Walpole Road, PO12 1NS. 10am-5pm. Gosport’s Hidden High Street. See ‘Tomorrow’ for full details.

GIGS PORTSMOUTH: RMA Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road, PO4 9PN. Rock ‘n’ Roll Jukebox Jam Session. Hosted by Robin Quigly. All Welcome. Call (023) 9282 0896 or visit rmatavern.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT. 7.30pm. The British Space Race. John Chinner, engineering manager for Europe’s largest space company talks about the post-war rocketry boom in Great Britain. Uncovering the secret and unknown projects that laid the foundation for the thriving space industry in the UK from satellite firsts, to Tim Peake on the International Space Station and the exciting future prospects for robotic Mars exploration. Tickets are £4. Call (023) 9252 3463.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Elmore Car Park, Marine Parade East, PO13 9BW – Lee Fishing Club Compound. 10am. Lee-on-the-Solent Heritage Historic Waterfront Walk. The walk and talk lasts about 90 minutes and covers many different things. Visit leeresidents.org.uk for more information.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Stamshaw foreshore walk. A walk with views to Portchester Castle. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet outside Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime walk. Brisk walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the John Pounds Centre, Queen Street. 1.30pm. Walk. A new walk for people living with dementia and their carers. Organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9284 1762 for more information and to book a place.

wednesday

CLASSES

SOUTHSEA: St Luke’s Church Hall, PO5 2PL. 7.30pm-9pm. Martial arts. Kung fu. First lesson is free. Call 07813 006569 for more information.

COFFEE

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Central Library. 10am-12pm. Macmillan coffee morning. For those affected by cancer.

DANCING FAREHAM: Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green, SO31 7AA. 8pm-10pm. 50/50 ballroom and sequence dancing. Singles welcome. No experience necessary. Ample parking. Bar available. Admission £2.50, includes tea and biscuits. Call 01489 573114.

SOUTHSEA: The Royal Beach Hotel. 1pm-4pm. Social dancing. Admission £4.50. Call (023) 9273 1281.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, PO14 2PP. 7pm-8pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. Call 07979 800299 for more information.

EVENTS COSHAM: Cosham Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Mess at the museum. A group for ex-service personnel and civilians to promote undrstanding about life in the services and life for covilians during times of conflict. Meet on the first Wedesnday of each month. Booking not necessary. Call (023) 9284 1762 or e-mail [email protected].

HAVANT: Bethel Evangelical Church, 441 Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, PO9 5BD. 3pm-4.30pm. Discoverer’s Club. Call (023) 9217 6400.

PURBROOK: Christchurch Hall, London Road, Widley, PO7 5AX. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus. Looking for new male members to join the friendly singing group. Drop-in and see for yourself, but contact them first in case they’re doing something away from the hall. Call 07796 136487, 07709 617348 or visit singinportsmouth.org.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Church of the Holy Spirit, Fawcett Road. 2pm-4pm. The Natterjacks. A group for those aged 50 and over wanting to meet new people. Call Julie Roberts on (023) 9268 8705 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.  EXHIBITIONS COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Level B, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Belinda and Nandhra. Admission free. Call (023) 9238 7284.

Walpole Road, PO12 1NS. 10am-5pm. Gosport’s Hidden High Street. See ‘Tomorrow’ for full details.

GIGS FAREHAM: Park Gate Royal British Legion, 366 Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7DP. 8pm-10.30pm. The Clive New Big Band. Admission free. Call (023) 9269 3988 for more information.

WALKS & TALKS OLD PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Walk. Taking in the views of the Spinnaker Tower. New walkers to arrive early to register. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390 for more information. PORTSMOUTH: Meet at King George V Playing Fields car park, Northern Road. 2pm. Lakeside North Harbour Walk. A walk around the lake. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. Call (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 10.30am. Baffins Pond/Milton Foreshore walk. Short walk to Baffins Pond, long walk to Milton foreshore. Ideal for buggies or wheelchairs. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Portland Building, Portland Street, PO1 3AH. 6pm-7pm. Auditing a divided nation: A new map of Britain’s changing economy and society 1841-2021. Inaugural lecture by Humphrey Southall, Professor of Historical Geography, University of Portsmouth.

Admission is free, reserve your place at humphreysouthall.eventbrite.co.uk.SOUTHSEA: Meet outside Canoe Lake Café, St Helens Parade. 10.30am.Canoe Lake/Southsea Seafront walk. Through the Rose and Rock Garden. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390.

WIDLEY: Meet in the car park next to The Churchillian pub on Widley Walk. 7pm. Portsdown in the Spring. A walk with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. See what can be found on the chalk downland of Portsdown on a spring evening. Dogs on leads welcome. Suggested donation £1.50. Call John Goodspeed on 07811 435252 or e-mail [email protected]. WORKSHOPS PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3BF. 11am-12pm. Mini makers. A world of colour and creativity for those aged five and below. Led by trained arts professionals, each session starts with a story, before the children, along with their parents and guardians are invited to try their hand at a range of arts activities. £3 per child. turn up on the day.

SOUTHSEA: Southsea Library, Palmerston Road. 11am-12pm. The Seven habits of mentally healthy people: a free workshop by Carolyn Barber of the Good Mental Health Cooperative. If you would like to go to this free event pop into your local library, call (023) 9268 8999 or email [email protected].

Thursday

DANCING GOSPORT: Alverbank Hotel, Alverstoke. 8pm-11pm. Salsa Class. Beginners’ and improvers’ lessons. Fun and entertainment with Salsa Synergy UK. Group dances and more. £6. Call 07979 800299.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, PO14 2PP. 9.30am-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. Call 07979 800299.

WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Road, PO8 8DZ. 7pm-8pm & 8pm-9pm. Ballroom and Latin beginners’ dance class. Tickets £6. Call 07505 191596 or visit dancerevival.co.uk.

EVENTS COPNOR: The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. A fresh homemade lunch and dessert, followed by entertainment afterwards. Admission £3.95. Call (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Cosham Library, Spur Road, PO6 3EB. 2pm-4pm. Relax with Colouring. For adults. Drop-in, all materials are provided. Call (023) 9268 8259.

SOUTHSEA: St. James’ Church Hall, Milton Road. 11am. Singercise. Seated fun activity session to music for older and disabled people to help improve fitness. Tea and chat after. Admission £2.50. Call 07754 528814.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Road. 10am-12pm. Chat and tea club. A group for those aged 50 and over wanting to meet new people. Call (023) 9268 8705 or email [email protected].

WATERLOOVILLE: Anders Hall, off Milton Road, PO7 6AW. 7.30pm. Natter night and social evening. Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club. Visitors always welcome. Visit hdarc.co.uk. EXHIBITIONS COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Level B, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Belinda and Nandhra. Admission free. Call (023) 9238 7284.

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-8pm. Passion for Painting: William Lai. See ‘Today’ for full details.  CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ. 10am-8pm. John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism. See ‘Today’ for full details.

GOSPORT: Gosport Discovery Centre,

Walpole Road, PO12 1NS. 10am-5pm. Gosport’s Hidden High Street. See ‘Tomorrow’ for full details.  GIGS PORTSMOUTH: RMA Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road, PO4 9PN. 7pm-12am. On Stage @ The RMA. Open-mic night. All welcome – solo’s, duo’s and bands. Bands book in advance. Full PA supplied plus video streaming. Call (023) 9282 0896 or visit rmatavern.co.uk. MARKETS

EMSWORTH: Emsworth Baptist Church Hall, North Street, PO10 7BY. 10am-11.30pm. Emsworth Country Market. With cakes, savouries, preserves, fresh local meat, eggs, plants and crafts.

WALKS & TALKS FARLINGTON: St Andrew’s Church. 7.30pm. Gardening Club meeting. Dr Alick Jones will talk on the subject of weeds – can we win? All welcome, members 50p, non-members £1.

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’ where there is an abundance of wildlife. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9268 8390. HILSEA: Alexandra Park, Mountbatten Centre entrance. 6.30pm. Walk. The flat, paved circular route follows the shore line along the pedestrian footpath up to Hilsea Lido and back. New walkers to arrive early to register. Call (023) 9284 1762.

PORTSMOUTH: Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Square, Clive Road, PO15 5JJ. 7pm. The Spanish Civil War. The Portsmouth Hispanic Society present a talk by Phillip Adams. Everyone is welcome. Free to members, £2 for non-members. Visit spanishportsmouth.org.uk. WORKSHOPS GOSPORT: Elson Library, 136 Chantry Road, Elson, PO12 4NG. 3.30pm-4.30pm. Krafty Kids – The Queen’s Celebration. Make a Grenadier Guard trinket box, decorate a crown and learn to draw a corgi and a guard. 50p per child. Suitable for ages five to 10. Call (023) 9252 4608.