What's on from Friday, March 2 to Thursday, March 8

FRIDAY

DANCING

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 11.30am-12.30pm. FiftyFifty. Creative dance for people aged 50 and above. 07708 720711 / abstractdpa.com.

EVENTS

COSHAM: Memory Lane, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 2-4pm. QA Knitting Group. Knit everything from baby hats and jackets to fiddle mitts for dementia patients. 07846 472 423.

PURBROOK: Deverell Hall, London Rd. 7pm. Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club's Natter Night. Membership available. hdarc.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Artist Showcase: Miesje Chafer. A collection of works from local textile designer and screen printer. (023) 9277 8080 / aspex.org.uk.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Get Out (15). A young African-American meets his white girlfriend's parents, but the friendly ambience will gives way to a nightmare. 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

SOUTHSEA: The Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 9pm. Spike's Classic Vinyl Rock Roadshow. (023) 9282 1658 / facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

SOUTHSEA: The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Ave. 7pm. Jamin. With Paul Dillon, Shoot The Duke & Colour Of The Jungle DJ Lemon. Over-18s only. £10. book.events/jamin.

MARKETS

STUBBINGTON: Library, Stubbington Ln. 9am-12pm. Stubbington Country Market. Home-baked cakes, savouries, dairy and gluten-free products, crafts, flowers, fruit and vegetables.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High St. 7.30pm. Rabbit Hole. CCADS Theatre presents a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. 07834 367 659.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Son of a Preacher Man. A funny and touching new musical featuring the music of Dusty Springfield. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

SOUTHSEA: Meet at The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade. 10.30am. Seafront group walk. Suitable for all. (023) 9268 8390.

 

SATURDAY

BOOKS

WATERLOOVILLE: Library, The Precinct, London Rd. 11am. Book Bugs Club. Story and craft-based activities. Free.

COFFEE

LANDPORT: St Faith's Church, Crasswell St. 10am. Coffee, chat and cakes, in aid of the Bishop's Lent Appeal. (023) 9282 1444.

CONCERTS

OLD PORTSMOUTH: St Thomas's Cathedral, High St. 7.30pm. Solent Symphony Orchestra. £15, group concessions £12, children £1. 01730 601074.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm. Ronnie Scott's All Stars presents The Great American Songbook. From £19. (023) 9264 9000/newtheatreroyal.com.

DANCING

COWPLAIN: St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Padnell Road. 7-10pm. Social dancing. Ballroom, Latin and sequence. £3.50. (023) 9225 2403 .

EVENTS

ELSON: Library, Chantry Rd. 10am-12pm. Colouring for adults. Colour away your daily stresses and anxieties. All materials provided.

GOSPORT: Diving Museum, Stokes Bay Rd. 11.30am-1pm. Red Hat Knitters. Knit traditional divers hats to be sold in the Diving Museum shop. (023) 9260 2260 / familiesonline.co.uk.

PORTCHESTER: Community School, White Hart Ln. 12-4.30pm. Wessex Orchid Society Spring Show. See and buy a variety of plants, seek advice and watch potting demonstrations. Bring along your sick plants for help. £2, children free. 01329 285160.

PORTSMOUTH: Grammar School, High St. 10am-3pm. The Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors' Carve In. An opportunity to discuss carving and share help and ideas with others. solentguildofwoodcarvers.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. Spirit of Place '“ Memories of Fareham. The works of local artist Richard Bradley supplemented with stories of the places and buildings and historic photographs. 01329 822063.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Artist Showcase: Miesje Chafer. See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 4.15pm. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (15). A mother challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. The Post (12A). A cover-up pushes America's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join a battle between the press and the government. 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Joe Brown: Just Joe Tour. Tickets £25. Hear Joe singing his famous songs and talking about his early days. 01329 231942 / fernehamhall.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Nelson Bar, Southsea Leisure Park, Melville Rd. 9pm. Kenny Mays. '50s and '60s music.

SOUTHSEA: The Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 9pm. Blackout. Rock covers band. (023) 9282 1658 / facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High St. 7.30pm. Rabbit Hole. See today.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 2.30pm / 7.30pm. Son of a Preacher Man. See today.

TOURS

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 10.30am. Theatre Tour. A chance to see the theatre as you have never seen it before. £8, children £5.50. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

CATISFIELD: Memorial Hall, Catisfield Ln. 7.30pm. Windowsill Orchids: Tips & Tricks. Catisfield & District Gardening Club presents a talk by Tony Nappin. Bring your own plants for advice. [email protected].

HILSEA: Meet at the Blue Lagoon at Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Group walk. Flat, paved route along foreshore to Mountbatten Centre and back. (023) 9284 1762.

 

SUNDAY

CONCERTS

DRAYTON: Church of the Resurrection, Brecon Ave. 3pm. Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra. Charity concert in aid of the rheumatology department at QA Hospital. £5. (023) 9228 6142/portsmouthphilharmonic.org.

DANCING

PARK GATE: Royal British Legion, Brook Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Country & Western dance. £6.50, members £5. Bar and raffle. All welcome. 01329 519 765.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Rd. 7-10pm. 50/50 dance. £5.

EVENTS

COSHAM: Community Centre, Wootton St. 10am-3.30pm. Spring Transport Fair. Stalls, model bus displays, and free preserved bus rides. £1.50. [email protected].

HAVANT: Calvary Chapel, Barncroft Primary School, Park Ln. 10.30am-12.30pm. Worship, The Word and Communion. A service of encouragement and worship. Sunday school and creche available. 07879 130499 / calvaryportsmouth.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 10.30am-4.30pm. Vegan Festival. £3, under-16s free. veganeventsuk.co.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Paintings by Richard Ashworth. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Artist Showcase: Miesje Chafer. See today.

GIGS

EASTNEY: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 7pm-12am. Broken-mic night hosted by Jay Groovara. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

MILTON: Meet at The Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton Foreshore group walk through uneven footpaths to the shore. (023) 9284 1762.

 

MONDAY

BOOKS

elson: Library, Chantry Rd. 10am-12pm. Book signing with David Gary and Eric Birbeck, the authors of Memories of Haslar.

COPNOR: Stacey Centre, Walsall Rd. 6-7pm. Yoga class for beginners. Suitable for all ages and abilities. £5.50. 07766 753 638 / portsmouthyogaand massage.co.uk

DANCING

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 6.30-7.30pm. Dancin' Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9.30-10.15am. Diddi Dance. Pre-school programme for children aged 18 months to four years exploring 16 different dance styles, including hip-hop, salsa and Bollywood. 07767 702 444 / diddidance.com.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne's Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Intermediate line dancing class. £5. urbanlinedance.co.uk.

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

HAYLING ISLAND: Community Centre, Station Rd. 7-8pm. Ballroom and latin absolute beginners class. £6. 07505 191596 / dancerevival.co.uk. OLD PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds Centre, Queen St. 5pm. Breakin' Breakdance Sessions for Kids. Confidence, creativity and self-discipline building for children aged seven and above. funkformat.com.

SOUTHSEA: Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Rd. 7.45pm. Street Dance for Adults. funkformat.com.

SOUTHSEA: Devonshire Avenue Baptist Church Hall, Winter Rd. 7.30-9.30pm. Ballroom and latin classes with Instep Dance Club. £5 per session or £6 for two sessions. 07722 040 483.

EVENTS

COSHAM: St Colman's Church Hall. 7.15-9pm. Portsmouth Chorus rehearsal. Ability to follow music is helpful. Annual subcription £80 with three concerts per year. portsmouthchorus.org.

COWPLAIN: The Borrow Centre, London Rd. 1.30-3.30pm. Crafty Needles. Bring 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 in a companionable atmosphere. First term free. (023) 9247 0532 / portsmouthfestivalchoir.co.uk.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Havant Light Opera rehearsal. Sing a variety of musical theatre from Gilbert and Sullivan to Rogers and Hammerstein. Looking for new singers and backstage workers. 01243 574 535.

HILSEA: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Alex Way. 12-3pm. Badminton for 50+. Fun games, not league standard. £5. (023) 9320 0401.

SOUTHSEA: Library, Palmerston Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. Beat stress and aid relaxation. All materials provided.

WIDLEY: Christ Church Hall, London Rd. 1.30-3pm. Reflections Entertainment Group. Seeking new members to perform to associations, parties, day centres and more. Ability to read music not essential. (023) 9242 0070.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Richard Ashworth. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. Spirit of Place '“ Memories of Fareham. See Saturday.

FILMS

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 11am. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (12). Forget-me-not Cinema presents a dementia-friendly screening of this classic film. £4.50, including tea or coffee. thespring.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

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

NORTH END: Meet at The Learning Place, Derby Rd. 12.15pm. Moderate group walk to Stamshaw Foreshore. Not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

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

SOUTHSEA: Meet at Canoe Lake memorial. 1pm. Group walk. Slow short 30 minute walk. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

GOSPORT: Discovery Centre, High St. 6-9pm. Crochet for beginners. £15. (023) 9252 3463.

 

TUESDAY

COFFEE

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Catholic Church Hall, South Pl. 10am-1pm. Coffee, Cake and Lunch Tuesdays. In aid of local charities.

DANCING

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Community Centre, Twyford Dr. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin' Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

PORTSMOUTH: The Box, Commercial Rd. 6pm. Jedha Fit Street Dance Class. High intensity training for all abilities and fitness levels. [email protected].

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

WATERLOOVILLE: Community Centre, Maurepas Way. 8-11pm. Modern Jive Classes. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. £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 234 409.

COSHAM: St Philip's Church, Hawthorn Crescent, 7.30-10pm. The Havant Pitchpipers. Join this choir which performs at various events in the area. Seeking new members of any age or ability. pitchpipers.co.uk.

FAREHAM: United Reform Church Hall, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Solent Fuchsia Club meeting. Start the fuchsia season and collect cuttings. £1. solentfuchsia.co.uk.

FAREHAM: Methodist Church Hall, Kings Rd. 7.30pm. Solent Sounds Ladies Chorus rehearsal. Try some a capella singing with the chorus. First four weeks free, £1 per week after. 01489 891832 / solentsoundschorus.org.

HAVANT: Methodist Church. 7.30-9pm. Sprit of the South drop-in evening. (023) 9245 1220 / (023) 9264 1997 .

HAVANT: St Faith's Church Hall, The Pallant. 7.30-9.30pm. Solent Male Voice Choir rehearsal. Seeking new members. solentmalevoicechoir.org.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre, Westlands Grove. 1.30-3.30pm. Variety Club. £2, includes refreshments.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Richard Ashworth. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. Spirit of Place '“ Memories of Fareham. See Saturday.

STAGE

OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High St. 7.30pm. Richard III. Presented by Southsea Shakespeare Actors. £11, concessions £8. 07581 577 651.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. The Sound of Music. Bill Kenwright's touring production presents the true story of the world-famous singing family. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

BUCKLAND: Meet at Community Centre, Malins Rd. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

EASTNEY: Meet out the Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 1pm. Short park-to-park walk to the café at Milton Community Centre. (023) 9268 8390.

LEE ON THE SOLENT: Elmore Car Park, Marine Parade East. Heritage Historic Waterfront Walk. (023) 9255 1706 / leeresidents.org.uk.

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

 

WEDNESDAY

COFFEE

PORTSMOUTH: Central Library, Guildhall Walk. 10am-12pm. Macmillan Coffee Morning. For anyone affected by cancer.

DANCING

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7-8pm. Dancin' Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne's Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Line Dancing beginners class.01329 315641 / 07710 491511 / urbanlinedance.co.uk.

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

WALLINGTON: Village Hall. 8.30-10pm. Ballroom and Latin social practice night. £6, includes tea/coffee. 07505 191 596 / dancerevival.co.uk.

EVENTS

CATHERINGTON: Village Hall. 7.30pm. Horndean Camera Club meeting. Members' activities include speakers, internal and external club competitions, and home evenings where members show their expertise. horndeancameraclub.org.uk.

COSHAM: Cosham Library, Spur Rd. 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 civilians during times of conflict. (023) 9284 1762 / [email protected].

DRAYTON: Church of the Resurrection, Brecon Ave. 2pm. Drayton Diabetic Group monthly meeting. Advice and support, plus including a guest talk on a visit to Uganda.

EMSWORTH: Pastoral Centre, Emsworth Sq. 12-1.30pm. Lent lunch. A simple meal in aid of Christian Aid. 01243 371948.

WIDLEY: Christchurch Hall, London Rd. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus. Looking for male members, call first in case the chorus are doing something away from the hall. 07796 136487 / singingportsmouth.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Richard Ashworth. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. Spirit of Place '“ Memories of Fareham. See Saturday.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Artist Showcase: Miesje Chafer. See today.

GIGS

GOSPORT: Rugby Club, Dolphin Crescent. 8pm-10.30pm. Gosport Jazz Club presents Nat Gonella's Birthday Anniversary with Graham Smith's Jazz Allsorts. £10, members £7. (023) 9269 3988 /gosportjazz.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Old House At Home, Locksway Rd. 8pm. Broadside Folk Club. Acoustic, singaround in turn format. Piano available.

STAGE

OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High St. 7.30pm. Richard III. See Tuesday.

PORTSEA: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7.30pm. King Lear. Shifting Sands Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic tragedy. £15, concessions £13, children £12. (023) 9273 7370 / groundlings.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 2.30pm / 7.30pm. The Sound of Music. See Tuesday.

WALKS & TALKS

COPNOR: Meet at The Stacey Centre, Walsall Rd. 10.30am. Group walk. Short route to Baffins Pond, longer route to Milton Foreshore. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

COSHAM: Meet at King George V playing fields car park, Northern Rd. 2pm. Group walk around Hilsea Lido and over the road bridge to the grass paths on the other side. (023) 9268 8390.

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

PAULSGROVE: Meet at Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Rd. 11am. An uphill walk through Paulsgrove's green spaces and back to the centre for refreshments. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Meet outside Canoe Lake Café, St Helens Parade. 10.30am.Canoe Lake and Southsea seafront group walk through the rose and rock garden. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-12pm. Mini Makers. A world of colour and creativity inspired by storybooks forchildren aged five and below and their parents/carers. £3. (023) 9277 8080 / aspex.org.uk.

 

THURSDAY

COFFEE

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

FAREHAM: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South. 11am-12.30pm. Coffee Morning for the over-60s. An opportunity to meet new people. Suggested donation £2.50 for tea/coffee and biscuits. 01329 234409.

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

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7.30pm. Picture Perfect. Performed by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. £17-£32. 0844 847 2362 / portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

DANCING

ALVERSTOKE: Alverbank Hotel. 8-11pm. Salsa class. Beginners' and improvers' lessons, group dances and more with Salsa Synergy UK. £6. 07979 800 299.

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin' Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 4.15-6.15pm. Abstract Dance and Performing Arts. Commercial dance and performing arts tuition for children aged five to 11 years. 07708 720 711 / abstractdpa.com.

STUBBINGTON: Methodist Church Hall, Mays Ln. 9.30am-12.30pm. Line Dancing combined class. 01329 315641 / 07710 491511 / urbanlinedance.co.uk.

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

EVENTS

COPNOR: The Stacey Centre, Walsall Rd. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. Home-made two-course lunch with tea and coffee, raffle and entertainment. £5. (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Library, Spur Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. Beat stress and aid relaxation. Materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre. 9.30-11am. Teeny Tots Freeflow Play Session. £2.50 per family, includes refreshments.

PORTSMOUTH: Age UK Portsmouth Café, The Bradbury Centre, Kingston Rd. 9-11am. Veterans' Breakfast Club. (023) 9288 3506.

SOUTHSEA: St Luke's Church Hall, Greetham St. 7.30pm. The Cantrelle Singers. Sing a wide range of music from Bach to Bacharach with this small, friendly ladies choir. (023) 9261 2406 / [email protected].

SOUTHSEA: St James' Church Hall, Milton Rd. 11am. Singercise. A seated fun activity session to music for older and disabled people to help improve fitness. Tea and chat after. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

SOUTHSEA: The Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 8.30pm. Quiz Night. facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Richard Ashworth. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

FAREHAM: Westbury Manor Museum, West St. 10am-5pm. Spirit of Place '“ Memories of Fareham. See Saturday.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Artist Showcase: Miesje Chafer. See today.

GIGS

EASTNEY: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 7pm-12am. Broken-mic night hosted by Jay Groovara. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

MARKETS

EMSWORTH: Baptist Church Hall, North St. 10-11.30am. Country Market. Cakes, savouries, preserves, fresh local meat, eggs, plants and crafts.

WATERLOOVILE: St George's Church Hall, St George's Walk. 9.30-11.30am. St George's Market. Crafts, jewellery, cards, cakes, plants, preserves, honey and eggs.

STAGE

OLD PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High St. 7.30pm. Richard III. See Tuesday.

PORTSea: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 10am-12pm. Company of Elders. Discover your love for the theatre through this drama group for people aged 60 and above. (023) 9283 8370 / groundlings.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm. West Side Story. Presented by University of Portsmouth Dramatic & Musical Society. From £11. newtheatreroyal.com.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 2.30pm / 7.30pm. The Sound of Music. See Tuesday.

WALKS & TALKS

GOSPORT: Discovery Centre, High St. 7.30pm. Portsmouth Dockyard '“ Once the Largest Dockyard in the World. A talk by Philip MacDougall. £4. 0300 555 1387.

HILSEA: Meet in Scott Road car park, off Military Road. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines group walk. Uneven footpaths take you around Foxes Forest where there is an abundance of wildlife. (023) 9268 8390.

 

ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT

If you're holding an event between Friday, March 9 and Thursday, March 15 and want to advertise it free in the listings guide, e-mail details to [email protected] by Tuesday, March 6.