What's on in the Portsmouth area in the week ahead (Feb 20-26)

TODAY

CLASSES

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

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.

HAVANT: Mood Fitness Studio, East St. 7.30-8.30pm. Yoga open class. All abilities welcome. £[email protected].

COFFEE

DRAYTON: Drayton United Church hall, Station Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Drayton Over-50s’ Friendship Club. Go along for tea/coffee and biscuits. (023) 9238 9529/(023) 9232 4795.

COMEDY

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 8pm. Rob Newman – The Philosophy Show (A Work In Progress). An evening of comedy with new material from his radio show Total Eclipse of Descartes. £15. (023) 9247 2700.

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, cakes and entertainment. £4. 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. A 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+. £3. 01329 234409.

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

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. £3. royalarmouries.org.

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.

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7pm. Revolution Pro Wrestling. A family-friendly evening of high-flying, hard-hitting wrestling. From £16.90-£23.50. 0844 847 2372.

PORT SOLENT: The Boardwalk. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Kids’ Club - half-term disco. The brilliant Justin from Children’s Parties Portsmouth is back for one-hour disco fun sessions. Free. (023) 9221 0606.

EASTNEY: Eastney Church, Eastney Rd. 10am-12pm. Stargazers’ Holiday Club. Competitions, games, bible narratives, craft, music and much more. Book in advance. Free. eastneychurch.org.

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, off Cuckoo Ln. 10am-12pm. Polar Explorer Holiday Club. For school age children up to 11. Younger children to be accompanied by an adult. £3 – donations welcome. 01329 662602.

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.

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

MARKETS

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

STAGE

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Community Centre, Hayling Park, Station Rd. 7.30pm. A Song In Time. Hayling Musical Society performs a compilation of songs from musicals throughout the years. £10, concessions £8. (023) 9246 7545.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Robin Hood the Pantomime. A traditional 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. £10, £9 concessions. 0333 666 3366.

WALKS & TALKS

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

FRIDAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY: Community Centre, 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

DANCING

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

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 11am-3pm. Family Fun at Westbury - Film Posters. £1 per child. 01329 822063.

FAREHAM: Catisfield Village Hall, Catisfield Ln. 7pm. Bingo night and fish and chips. A fun evening organised by the Fareham-Pulheim Twinning Association. £7.50. [email protected].

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

FAREHAM: 1st Catisfield Scout Hut, Blackbrook Rd. 1.30-4pm. Shortmat bowls. Socialise and play for fun, not in any leagues. Beginners welcome. 01329 284694.

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 10.30am-4pm. War games week. See Today.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Gr.7-11pm. Fashion show. An evening of high street and branded fashions at reduced prices. Raising funds for the Rainbow Centre. £12. [email protected].

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

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, off Cuckoo Ln. 10am-12pm. Polar Explorer Holiday Club. See Today.

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

EXHIBITIONS

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

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

GIGS

FAREHAM: Boarhunt Blues Club, Trampers Lane, Boarhunt. 8pm for 9pm start. Kat & Co. £12.50. boarhuntblues.com.

MARKETS

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

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: The Cort Theatre, Henry Cort Community College, Hillson Drive. 7.30pm. Heroes and Villains. A musical compilation performed by Fareham Musical Society Youth Theatre. £7, concessions £5. [email protected].

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Community Centre, Hayling Park, Station Rd. 7.30pm. A Song In Time. See Today.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Robin Hood the Pantomime. See Today.

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

WALKS & TALKS

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

SATURDAY

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7pm. David Baddiel – Trolls not Dolls. An evening of hilarious stories. From £32.01. 08448 472 362.

DANCING

TITCHFIELD: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St. 7-10.30pm. Come Dancing. Dancing to Chris Stanbury. £5 includes tea and coffee.

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

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Harmony Hall, Queen’s Rd. 10.30am-4pm. Record fair. Vinyl records, cds, hi-fi memorabilia and more. [email protected].

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

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. 1917 (15). 07435 029 408.

STAGE

FAREHAM: The Cort Theatre, Henry Cort Community College, Hillson Drive. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Heroes and Villains. See Today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 11am and 2.30pm. Planet Fantastic – Family Festival – One Duck Down. £9. (023) 9247 2700.

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Community Centre, Hayling Park, Station Rd. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. A Song In Time. See Today.

PORTSMOUTH: St Wilfrid’s Church, George St. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Snow White & the Several Dwarfs. A traditional pantomime with members of the parish themselves, including Spot the Clergy in disguise. £4, under-16s £2. (023) 9281 4444.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Rd. 2pm and 7.30pm. Robin Hood the Pantomime. See Today.

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 beside the moat on the 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

SOUTHSEA: Portsmouth Irish Club, Elm Gr. 11am-4pm. Table top sale. Tables £10. Teas, coffee and snacks available. 50p. 07825 134 552.

EXHIBITIONS

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

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

GIGS

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, London Rd. 12.30pm. Dave Baker Project. Go and listen to your favourite jazz and swing and book a two-course Sunday lunch.

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am and 11.30am. Planet Fantastic – Family Festival – Dig. A performance aimed at babies and young children introducing them to a day in the life of a garden. £5, accompanying adults free. (023) 9247 2700.

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. £20 for four weeks. 07766 753 638.

HAVANT: Mood Fitness Studio, East St. 7.30-8.30pm. Yoga for beginners. All abilities welcome. £5. [email protected].

HAVANT: Mood Fitness Studio, East St. 8.30-9.30pm. Chakra Meditation and Yoga. Four-week course. £25 non-members. Booking essential. [email protected].

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

COFFEE

WATERLOOVILLE: Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 11am-12.30pm. Memory/Dementia Cafe. Come along for a hot drink and cake, and meet people to give advice and support.

DANCING

COWPLAIN: Cowplain Social Club, London Rd. 2-4pm. Tea dance. All welcome. £3, including tea and biscuits. (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.

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 per session or £6 for two sessions. 07722 040 483.

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.

EVENTS

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

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. 01243 574535.

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

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

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+. Go and meet new people. 07827 257 504.

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

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.

WALKS & TALKS

FRATTON: Meet at The Bridge Centre. 10.30am. Victoria Park walk. Buggy/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. New walkers to arrive early to register. (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 Canoe Lake walk. Meet at the memorial where buses terminate. 1pm. Slow 30-minute walk. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY

CLASSES

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

COFFEE

FAREHAM: Crofton Community Centre, Room 5, Stubbington Ln. 10.30am-12.30pm. Coffee morning for those 60+. £3. 01329 234409.

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

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.

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

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, chat and surf the internet. 01329 609299.

HAVANT: St Francis Church, Riders Ln. 7.30-9.30pm. Staunton Park Genealogy Group. New members welcome. thestauntoninfo.org.

HAYLING ISLAND: Bar 18 Wine and Gin Lounge, Rails Ln. 7pm. Quiz night. Raising funds for the Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary. (023) 9246 7877.

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.

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 6.30-10pm. Pancake party and Caribbean quiz night. Family fun with pancake races, quiz, then music and dancing. £3, children £1. (023) 9281 4444.

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.

ROWLANDS CASTLE: Rowlands Castle Parish Hall, Links Ln. 7.30-9.30pm. Evening painting demonstration. Rowlands Castle Painting Society hosts a painting demonstration by artist Roger Deller. £5. 01243 371662.

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

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 10.30am-12.30pm. Crofton Variety Club. A friendly group who meet twice a month. Home-made cakes and refreshments plus a variety of activities. £3 01329 2324409.

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

WALKS & TALKS

EASTNEY: Meet at Bransbury Park, outside the centre. 1pm. Short park-to-park walk. A gentle stroll to Milton Park cafe for refreshments. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

EASTNEY: Meet at Eastney Coffee House (Coffee Cup) on the promenade. 2-3pm. Slow/moderate walk to Clarence Pier. Buggy/wheelchair-friendly. (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. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet outside the civic offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime walk. A brisk walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at Baffins Community Centre, Westover Rd. 10.15am. Walk around Great Salterns and Baffins Pond followed by tea/coffee at the centre, with Walking Friends Portsmouth.

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.

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.

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 12.45-3pm. Afternoon tea for those 60+ with an optional activity. First session free. £3. 01329 234409.

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

COSHAM: Cosham Community Centre, Wooton St. 10am-12pm. Parkinson’s UK Awareness Meeting. Go along for tea/coffee and biscuits and meet UK advisers by appointment. All welcome. [email protected].

COSHAM: Cosham Conservative Club, Spur Rd. 7.30pm. 55 Club. For those 55+. A weekly social evening with various entertainments for members. Bar available. New members welcome. £2.

PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’ 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. Looking for male singers. 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. 10m-4pm. Art exhibition. See Today.

WALKS & TALKS

EASTNEY: Meet at Bransbury Park Community Centre. 10.15am. Walk through the park on to the promenade followed by tea/coffee back at the centre, with Walking Friends of Portsmouth.

FAREHAM: Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd. 7.30-9pm. Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Graham Walters gives an insight into the life and work of one of the greatest civil engineers of the industrial revolution. £5 royalarmouries.org.

HAVANT: Warblington School drama studio, Southleigh Rd. 7.30pm. Island of the Fairy Tern. Hants and IoW Wildlife Trust hosts a talk by Andy Lester. £3. (023) 9225 8457.

HAVANT: United Reformed Church hall, Elm Ln. 7.30pm. The Havant Cemetery Project. Havant & District Horticultural Society welcomes a talk by Penny Munday. £2. Havanthorticulaturalsociety.org.uk.

HAYLING ISLAND: United Reform Church hall, Hollow Ln. 2.30pm. Soft Fruit and How to Grow Them. Hayling Island Horticultural Society hosts a talk by Peter Barwick. All welcome.

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. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

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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