What's on in the Portsmouth area in the week ahead (Feb 13-19)

TODAY (THURSDAY)

COFFEE

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

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

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm. Comedy At The Tower. James Alderson introduces three more comedians headlined by Zoe Lyons. £17.50. comedyatthetower.com.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 7.30pm. Organ recital. David Oldfield (Warlingham). Free (donations to The Organ Project).

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Cathedral, High St. 1.10pm. Musicians from Portsmouth Grammar School. Donations welcome. (023) 9282 3300.

DANCING

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

GOSPORT: Alverbank Hotel, Alverstoke. 8-11pm. Salsa class. Beginners’ and improvers’ lessons. £6. 07979 800 299.

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

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.

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

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. Go along to this friendly club to learn the art of flower arranging, with demonstrations, talks and workshops throughout the year. Meetings on the second Thursday of each month.

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

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.

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

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends’ coffee shop, B Level, QA Hospital. 10m-4pm. Art exhibition. Paintings and drawings of domestic pets by Pauline Bolton and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FILMS

GOSPORT: The Ritz at St Vincent, Mill Ln. Vertigo (PG). Followed by a short lecture and discussion. £5, children/students £3, family (two adults and two children) £12. (023) 9258 8311. eventbrite.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Weathering With You (12A). £9, £7.50 concessions, under-25s £5. 07435 029 408.

MARKETS

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Centre, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Sherlock Holmes – The Sign of Four. Performed by Fareham Musical Society. £13. 01329 223100.

PORTSMOUTH: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Di and Viv and Rose. A comedy by the Bench Theatre Company. £12, £10 concessions. (023) 9247 2700.

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. £10, £9 concessions. 0333 666 3366.

TOURS

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 1pm. Theatre Tour. £5. (023) 9273 7370.

WALKS & TALKS

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

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH: The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm. Comedy at the Tower. See Today.

DANCING

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

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Highlands HUB, Highlands Rd. 9am-4pm. Community hub. Pop in for a coffee, chat plus Nutty Knitters and crochet. 01329 609299.

PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’ Centre, Queen St. 11am-1pm. Friday Club for those 50+. 07827 257 504.

PORTSMOUTH: The Beddow Library, Milton. 10.30am-12.30pm. Milton social group. Go and meet new people.

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Methodist Church, Mays Ln. 10am-12pm. New Age Kurling Club. Organised by MHA. £3.

EXHIBITIONS

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

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No.6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Love Story. (PG). 07435 029 408.

GIGS

GOSPORT: The Park Tavern, Park Rd. 9pm. Harddrive 80s Synthpop Tribute – The Big Relaunch Night. The UK’s best ’80s synthpop tribute duet. (023) 9311 7524.

MARKETS

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

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Centre, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Sherlock Holmes – The Sign of Four. See Today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Di and Viv and Rose. See Today.

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. £12, £11 concessions. See Today.

WALKS & TALKS

CLANFIELD: Clanfield Memorial Hall, South Ln. 7.30pm. Rebel Star – The Sun’s Greatest Mysteries. Hampshire Astronomical Group welcomes a talk by Colin Stuart. 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

COFFEE

PORTSMOUTH: St Wilfrid’s Church, George St. 10.30am. A St Valentine’s coffee morning. Raising funds for the British Heart Foundation.

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm. Comedy at the Tower. See Today.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: King’s Church, Somers Rd. 7.3pm. University of Portsmouth Concert Band and Meridian Winds. Performing a programme of music from classical, film and stage. £12, £10 concessions, £6 under-16s. (023) 9284 3023.

DANCING

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 7.30-10.30pm. Valentine’s Social Dance. 50/50 ballroom, latin American and sequence dancing. All standards welcome. Wear black, red or a combination for the St Valentine’s theme. £5. Bar and raffle. 07980 058 310.

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Fareham Library, Osborn Rd. 10am-2pm. Craft fair. Free.

HAVANT: Havant library, Meridian Centre, Elm Ln. 1.30-3.30pm. Brendoncare Havant Saturday Club. Quizzes, craft activities, indoor games, guest speakers and entertainers. £2.50. 01962 857099.

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

LOVEDEAN: Lovedean village hall, Lovedean Rd. 1.30-2.30pm. Mammoth jumble sale. 20p. (023) 9259 3904.

PORTSMOUTH: St Phillip’s Church hall, Hawthorn Cres. 11am-2pm. Table top sale. Tables to hire from £5, book in advance. Variety of tables and home-made cakes, refreshments and bacon rolls. 50p. (023) 9237 9278.

EXHIBITIONS

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 during the past 200 years. Suggested donation £3. 01329 822063.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. La Dolce Vita (12A).

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Centre, Osborn Rd. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Sherlock Holmes – The Sign of Four. See Saturday.

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. £12, £11 concessions. See Today.

WALKS & TALKS

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

SUNDAY

DANCING

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.

EVENTS

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

EXHIBITIONS

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.

GIGS

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, London Rd. 12.30pm. Cherie Flynn Duo. Listen to swing, latin, jazz, funk and soul and book a two-course Sunday lunch.

SOUTHSEA: Rosie’s Vineyard, Elm Gr. 1.30-4pm. Milton James Hot 4 (trad jazz). Free. (For eating, booking essential). (023) 9275 5944.

MARKETS

SOUTHSEA: Palmerston Rd. 10am-2pm. Hampshire farmers’ market.

STAGE

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. See Today.

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. All ages and abilities. £20 for four weeks. 07766 753 638.

DANCING

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

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.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Halls, Bury Rd. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £3 includes tea and biscuits.

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

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

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. All dances taught. £3. (023) 9225 8056.

EVENTS

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

EASTNEY: Eastney Church, Eastney Rd. 10am-12pm. Stargazers holiday club. Competitions, games, bible narratives, craft, music and more. Book in advance, places limited. Free. eastneychurch.org.

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 10.30am-4pm. War Games Week. Get your game face on for half-term and battle it out playing games old and new. Also visit the craft and games room with a chance to create your own board game to take home. £3. Main event free. royalarmouries.org/event/war-games-week.

FRATTON: Portsmouth Academy, St Mary’s Rd. 7.15-9.15pm. Portsmouth Festival Choir rehearsal. Join this 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. Sing a variety of musical theatre. Looking for new singers and backstage workers. 01243 574535.

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

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, off Cuckoo Ln. 10am-12pm. Polar Explorer holiday club. For school-aged children up to 11. Younger children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Free (donations welcome). 01329 662602.

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville library. The Precinct, London Rd. 12pm-4pm. Drop-in painting session. Suitable for all ages, parents/carers to stay. Free (donations welcome). (023) 9225 2608.

WIDLEY: Christ Church hall, London Rd. 1.30-3pm. Reflections Ladies rehearsal. An entertainment group for charitable purposes. New members welcome. (023) 9264 1468.

EXHIBITIONS

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

GIGS

NORTH BOARHUNT: Forest Folk, North Boarhunt Village Hall, Trampers Ln. 7.30pm. The Paul McKenna Band. An array of original and traditional music. £16. 01329 833625.

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 buggy/wheelchair-friendly. (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.

SOUTHSEA: Slow 30-minute Canoe Lake walk. Meet at the memorial where buses terminate. 1pm. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY

COFFEE

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

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

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

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 8-11pm. Modern Jive classes. Beginners welcome. £7.50. 07833 384 377.

EVENTS

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. New members welcome of any age or singing ability. Pitchpipers.co.uk.

FAREHAM: Methodist Church hall, King’s 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, and chat. Also includes Nutty Knitters/crochet, Lorraines Nails and CAB. 01329 609299.

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 10.30am-4pm. War Games Week. See Monday.

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

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

EASTNEY: Eastney Church, Eastney Rd. 10am-12pm. Stargazers Holiday Club. See Monday.

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

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, off Cuckoo Ln. 10am-12pm. Polar Explorer holiday club. See Monday.

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville library, The Precinct, London Rd. 10am-12pm. Beekeeping activity. Pippa from the Petersfield Beekeeping Association talks about bees, honey, beeswax and beekeeping. Parents/carers to stay. Free. Donations welcome. (023) 9225 2608.

EXHIBITIONS

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

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

GIGS

PETERSFIELD: Write Angle, The Townhouse, High Street. 7.15pm. Rob Barratt. Also includes open mic for you to perform/recite. £6. Petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk.

SOUTHWICK: The Golden Lion, High St. 8-10.45pm. The Georgia Ramblers. Trad jazz band. Free. (023) 9221 0437.

STAGE

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. See Today.

WALKS & TALKS

EASTNEY: Meet at Bransbury Park, outside the centre. 1pm. Short park-to-park walk. Take a gentle stroll to Milton Park cafe. New walkers to arrive early to register. (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.

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.

WEDNESDAY

DANCING

COSHAM: Cosham Community Centre, Wooton St. 1.45-3.45pm. Sequence dancing. Experienced and beginners welcome. £2.50. 50p. (023) 9269 3276.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne’s Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Line dancing. Beginners’ 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 & latin social practice night. £6, includes tea and coffee.07505 191 596/dancerevival.co.uk.

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.

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 1-2.30pm. Weekly afternoon tea with optional cheerleading. £3. 01329 234409.

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

COSHAM: Cosham Conservative Club, Spur Rd. 7.30pm. 55 Club. For those 55+. Go for a friendly social evening including various entertainments. Bar available. New members welcome. £2.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 11am-3pm. Family Fun at Westbury – shadow puppets. Half-term fun and the chance to make your own puppet and put on a mini performance in the shadow puppet theatre. £1 per child. 01329 822063.

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 10.30am-4pm. War Games Week. See Monday.

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

EASTNEY: Eastney Church, Eastney Rd. 10am-12pm. Stargazers holiday club. See Monday.

PURBROOK: Christchurch hall, London Rd. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus rehearsals. Looking for male singers. Call first in case they are performing away from the hall.07796 136487/singingportsmouth.org.uk.

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, off Cuckoo Ln. 10am-12pm. Polar Explorer holiday club. See Monday.

EXHIBITIONS

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

GIGS

GOSPORT: Gosport Jazz Club, Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club, Dolphin Cres. 8-10.30pm. Chris Pearce and Andy Leggett’s Sopranos. £10, members £7. Booking strongly advised. (023) 9242 9302.

STAGE

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Robin Hood the Pantomime. A family pantomime presented by the Phoenix Players. £12, £10 concessions. 08454 676 462.

TITCHFIELD: Oak Theatre, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret’s Ln. 7.30pm. The Last Secret. See Today.

WALKS & TALKS

OLD PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Take in the 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. Baffins Pond/Milton foreshore walk. Short walk to Baffins Pond. 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. Through the rose and rock garden. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

WESTBOURNE: The Meeting Place, North St. 7pm. Talk by Sarah Hughes, Chichester District Council. Sarah talks about the wildlife of Westbourne and Emsworth areas, and how it can be preserved. Free.

WORKSHOPS

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 10.30am-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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