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EVENTS IN OCTOBER 2009

Mon 19 to 25 Oct

Emsworth Seafood Week

Guided Heritage Walks, Illustrated talks on the History of Emsworth, special seafood menus in the pubs and restaurants & more besides.

A week in October when you can sample Emsworth at its best, enjoy an exceptionally delicious meal in one of the village's seven restaurants, a quiet drink and a bite to eat in one of nine pubs, a cup of tea and a snack in one of five cafés You may of course just soak come and up the atmosphere.

Tues 20-24 Oct

ANYTHING GOESPORTSMOUTH PLAYERS

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea023 9266 0880

7.30 pm. and Sat Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL, with Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by PG. Woodhouse

Wed 21 - 24 Oct

Spike Milligan’s

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall

21 - 24 October

Chichester Festival Theatre 

Wed 21 Oct

Creekies: East Head and National Trust

9.50 for 10am start / 1½ hours

A gentle walk of up to 1 mile (1.6 km) hearing about this splendid sand dune area and the National Trust's role in looking after it. Fee £2 per person on the day to include refreshments (£1 to the National Trust).

Meet: by the gate at the far end of West Wittering Beach car park. Usual parking fee will apply. A free return minibus trip sponsored by the Friends of Chichester Harbour is available from Chichester railway station for this event, please contact the Chichester Harbour Office for the pick up time and to book your seat at least 24 hours in advance. (No need to book if you do not want to use the minibus.)

Fri 23 Oct

St Mary's Church Fratton Road

7:30 Barn Dance

Event Type: Social

Description: An evening of live music and dancing with a local band and caller. Light refreshments will be served.

Tickets £5 – Contact name: Canon Bob White 023 92 293020

Sat 24 and Sun 25 Oct

Inspired by Chichester Harbour

An art and photography exhibition of submitted works all Inspired by Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Emsworth Museum. Opening times: Saturday 10:30 – 16:30, Sunday 14:30 – 16:30.

Sat 24 Oct 

Solar Boat Trip: Harbour Discovery

Departs: Itchenor At: 11:00 Fare: £7 / £3.50

Come onboard the Solar Heritage to learn more about this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All tickets to be booked in advance on 01243 513275.

Sunday 25th October

The Emsworth Seafood Sunday Market

10.00am - 4.00pm in South Street Car Park

Over 50 stalls including an eclectic mix of seafood and quality foods for visitors to taste and purchase including:

Simon Scutt, Managing Director of Marina Jaks.

Simon was involved with some of the best restaurants in the world prior to opening the restaurant at Sparkes Marina on Hayling Island. His connections with South Coast fishermen gained him a reputation of sourcing and supplying the finest quality product. On more than one occasion he delivered fish to BBC's Master Chef, John Tirode's "Smiths of Smithfield" alive, something the Chef's had never seen before in London .

Also - Music in South Street and car park from 10am to 4pm - 'The 0ld Seadogs' are a four piece band with a repertoire which includes nautical songs, tunes and shanties and well known folk songs from around the British Isles and beyond. The band line-up is fiddle, accordion, guitar, bass guitar and vocals.

The band is well known in the Portsmouth area and is a regular fixture in the annual Trafalgar day celebrations in the local naval bases.

Sun 25 Oct

Solar Boat Trip: Harbour Discovery

Departs: Itchenor At: 14:00 Fare: £7 / £3.50

Come onboard the Solar Heritage to learn more about this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All tickets to be booked in advance on 01243 513275.

Tues 27 Oct

Solar Boat Trip: Harbour Discovery

Departs: Itchenor At: 11:00 Fare: £7 / £3.50

Come onboard the Solar Heritage to learn more about this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All tickets to be booked in advance on 01243 513275.

Tue 27 Oct 

Little Cockles: Hedgehog Homes and Snail Trails

9.50 for 10am start / 1½ hours

A fun session outdoors for families with children up to 5 years old. Today we will be exploring the oak woodland of Salterns Copse and the shoreline at Copperas Point. Bring a snack for a break, wear old clothes and bring a small bucket for any treasures to take home. No dogs please.Meet: initially in the free visitors’ car park to Chichester Marina (off the A286 two miles south of Chichester), we will then drive through the barrier to park down by the shoreline.

Tues 27-31 Oct

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged)

HUMDRUM

Havant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant

023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. COMEDY

Wed 28 Oct

Chichester Harbour Modern History: Family Fun

10am / 2 hours

A romp through the recent history of Chichester Harbour through fun activities to include the building of the Chichester Canal, the harbour as a trading port and preparing for D Day in the Second World War. Some of this event will include going outside so bring outdoor gear and wellies too. In partnership with Chichester District Museum. Safety briefing 10am prompt. Fee £3 per head to include refreshments. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Meet: Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay. Roadside parking.

Weds 28-31 Oct

PETER PAN - THE FAMILY MUSICAL

VICTORY-LAND THEATRE SCHOOL

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea

023 9273 2785

7.30 pm. & with 2.30 pm. Matinees.

MUSICAL, adapted from J.M. Barrie's play

Thur 29 Oct

Solar Boat Trip: Harbour Discovery

Departs: Itchenor At: 14:00 Fare: £7 / £3.50

Come onboard the Solar Heritage to learn more about this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All tickets to be booked in advance on 01243 513275.

Thurs 29-31 Oct

OLIVER!STAGE ONE YOUTH THEATRE

Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham

023 9245 0451

7.30 pm. MUSICAL by Lionel Bart.

Fri 30 Oct

Chichester Jazz Club

Phil Brown Swingtet

Phil Brown says his Swingtet’s main influence is the small swing band music of the 1950s and 1960s, principally Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Buck Clayton. However, their repertoire extends much further, with tunes from the American Songbook, music more normally associated with traditional jazz bands, and modern jazz classics by the likes of Horace Silver and Nat Adderley. The band, a regular at festivals and clubs, is happy to be playing more often in Sussex - in the second half of 2009 alone in West Chiltington and Steyning as well as Chichester.

Phil Brown – trombone / Lester Brown – trumpet /

Mark Aston - reeds / Andrew Clancy – piano / Ken Ames – guitar, vocals / Mike Bennett – double bass / David Clancy - drums

 Guests: £9 / Members: £5

  * Doors Open 6.30pm

  * Music Starts 7.30pm

  * Music Ends 10.15pm

  * Address: The Pallant Suite, South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SY, West Sussex

  * Phone Number: 01243 781466 (Barry Boyce)

  * Website: www.chichesterjazzclub.co.uk / contact: info@chichesterjazzclub.co.uk

Sat 31 Oct

St. Mary’s Church Fratton Road, Portsmouth

10:00 St Mary’s Autumn Fair

Support the Church as it seeks to raise funds to support its work in the area, Traditional stalls, refreshments, raffle etc ...and a chance to visit this splendid Church building. The Tower will be open for those who wish to climbit and enjoy the views of the City.

Contact name: Canon Bob White

For more information Telephone (day): 023 92 293020

EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2009

3-7BLITZ!GOSPORT AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham01329 231942

7.30 pm. with Sat Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL by Lionel Bart.

3-742nd STREETSOUTH DOWNE MUSICAL SOCIETY

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea023 9282 8282

7.30 pm. and with Sat Mat at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL.

Sat 7 Nov

Leprosy Mission Stamps, Coins, Postcards and Other Collectables Fair to be held at the Drift Road Evangelical Church, by the Co-op in Clanfield between 1000 and 1300:

 

10-14GENERATIONS APARTHIGHBURY PLAYERS

St. Phillip’s Hall, Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth023 9238 9359

7.45 pm. COMEDY by Peter Gordon.

11 & 14WAR-TIME NOSTALGIAMULBERRY SINGERS

Drayton Methodist Church, Havant Road, Drayton01489 565252

7.30 pm. MUSICAL COMPILATION. A collection of songs and readings.

12-14RENTGISELLE ACADEMY

St. Peter’s Theatre, Fraser Road, Southsea023 9264 3385

7.30 pm. and with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL.

12-15MY BOY JACKCCADS

D-Day Museum Theatre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea023 9282 7261

7.30 pm. with Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm. PLAY by David Haig.

13, 14ONE NIGHT ONLY - AGAIN!HAYLING MUSICAL SOCIETY

Parkview Community Centre, Hayling Park, Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island023 9246 2834

7.30 pm. with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. CONCERT.

18- 21THE HOMECOMINGONE OFF PRODUCTIONS

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. PLAY by Harold Pinter.

Fri 20 Nov

Chichester Jazz Club

Sylvia McEwen Quintet featuring Bobby Wellins

Sylvia McEwen has become a regular on the southern jazz scene, including guest appearances at Jazz In The City festivals 2008 and 2009. Her reputation has been growing based on her success at local gigs but the acid test of her progress is the new musical company she is starting to keep these days.

Bobby Wellins, truly a major jazz figure in UK and abroad, is held in very high regard by vocalists for his work as an accompanist. Mark, Andy and Spike are in the very top rank of UK jazz musicians and work regularly with Bobby.

Sylvia McEwen – vocals / Bobby Wellins – tenor sax / Mark Edwards – piano / Andy Cleyndert – bass / Spike Wells - drums

Guests: £9 / Members: £5

  * Doors Open 6.30pm

  * Music Starts 7.30pm

  * Music Ends 10.15pm

  * Address: The Pallant Suite, South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SY, West Sussex

  * Phone Number: 01243 781466 (Barry Boyce)

  * Website: www.chichesterjazzclub.co.uk / contact: info@chichesterjazzclub.co.uk

25-28A MURDER IS ANNOUNCEDATHELNEY PRODUCTIONS

St. Peter’s Theatre, Fraser Road, Southsea023 9281 7662

7.30 pm. MURDER MYSTERY by Agatha Christie.

25-28MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGSOUTHSEA SHAKESPEARE ACTORS

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30pm. COMEDY by William Shakespeare.

26-28WIND IN THE WILLOWSSOBERTON PLAYERS

Soberton Village Hall, Long Road, Soberton01329 833823

7.30 pm. PLAY WITH MUSIC by Alan Bennett.

26-28GEORGE THE GLADIATORHORNDEAN AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

Merchistoun Hall, Portsmouth Road, Horndean023 9259 7114

7.30 pm. PANTOMIME/COMEDY by Matthew Stevens.

26-30 &ALADDINSULTAN THEATRE GROUP

1st Dec Brunel Theatre, HMS. Sultan, Military Road, Gosport023 9254 2272

7.30 pm. on Thurs, Fri, Sat, Mon and Tues, and also 2.30 pm. on Saturday and Sunday. PANTOMIME.

DECEMBER

2-6SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVESCOLLINGWOOD RSC

Millennium Hall, HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham07502 037922

7.30 pm. and with a Matinee on Saturday 5th at 2.00 pm but only at 2.00 pm on Sunday 6th. PANTOMIME.

3-5A GREAT AND MIGHTY WONDERHAVANT LIGHT OPERA

Havant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. MUSICAL COMPILATION.

5-9ROBIN HOOD (& THE SINGING NUN)ADMIRALS PLAYERS

Fisher Hall, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth023 9262 5265

7.30 pm. on 5th, 7-9th, also at 2.30 pm on 5th and 6th. PANTOMIME by Stuart Ardern.

9-12THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANTCCADS

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. A PLAY FOR CHILDREN from the book by Roald Dahl.

10-13CAP'N HOOK!CROFTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Theatre Hall, Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington01329 661143

7.30 pm. and with 2.00 pm Matinees on 12th and 13th. PANTOMIME.

10, 12, &JUNGLE BOOKHUMDRUM

14-19Havant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. and with Saturday Matinees at 2.30 pm. PLAY, from the novel by Rudyard Kipling.

11, 12 &ALADDINPURBROOK AMATEUR THEATRE

18 & 19Deverell Hall, London Road, Purbrook023 9261 0856

7.30 pm. and with Saturday Matinees at 2.30 pm. PANTOMIME by Jack Shaw.

Fri 18 Dec

Chichester Jazz Club

TJ Johnson and his Band

Following earlier successful appearances, at CJC in 2006 and JITC 2007,

TJ Johnson’s music was so popular at Chichester Jazz Club in December 2008 that many members asked for him to return for Christmas 2009. His music is impossible to pigeonhole, with influences as varied as Ray Charles, Dr John, Johnny Cash, and Frank Sinatra and his repertoire includes New Orleans jazz and rhythm and blues standards, tunes from the American Songbook, Duke Ellington, and much more. Although many numbers feature TJ’s soulful vocals there are always several excellent instrumentals from this fine band.This will be sell-out event so, come early!

TJ Johnson – vocals and piano / Adrian Cox - saxes and clarinet Jamie Lawrence – bass / Jules Fenton - drums

Guests: £10 / Members: £5

  * Doors Open 6.30pm

  * Music Starts 7.30pm

  * Music Ends 10.15pm

  * Address: The Pallant Suite, South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SY, West Sussex

  * Phone Number: 01243 781466 (Barry Boyce)

  * Website: www.chichesterjazzclub.co.uk / contact: info@chichesterjazzclub.co.uk

EVENTS IN JANUARY 2010

Sat 16 Jan

Leprosy Mission Stamps, Coins, Postcards and Other Collectables Fair to be held at the Drift Road Evangelical Church, by the Co-op in Clanfield between 1000 and 1300:

 

22-24, &CINDERELLAPHOENIX PLAYERS

29-31St. Peter’s Theatre, Fraser Road, Southsea0845 293 9350

Weekdays at 7.30 pm. But both Saturdays at 1.30pm and 6.30 pm. Both Sundays only at 2.30 pm. PANTOMIME.

23, &ALI BABA & THE FORTY THIEVESHIADS

25-30Station Theatre, Station Road, Hayling Island023 9246 6363

7.30 pm, and Saturday Matinees at 2.30 pm. PANTOMIME by Alan P Frayn.

FEBRUARY 2010

9-13OLIVER!PORTSMOUTH PLAYERS

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea023 9266 0880

7.30 pm. and Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL

9-13DANCE ATTACKISLAND DANCE FUSION

Station Theatre, Station Road, Hayling Island023 9246 6363

7.30 pm. MUSICAL COMPILATION of songs and dance

15-20HELLO DOLLYCAOS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester01243 781312

7.15 pm. with Saturday Matinee at 2.15 pm. MUSICAL

24-27FESTENCCADS

Third Floor Arts Centre, Portsmouth Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth023 9247 7466

7.30 pm. PLAY by David Eldridge.

MARCH 2010

10-13CRAZY FOR YOUUNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH DRAMATIC & MUSICAL SOCIETY

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. MUSICAL, with Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.

16-20MAGNIFICENT MUSICALSFAREHAM MUSICAL SOCIETY

Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire01329 231942

7.30 pm. and with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL COMPILATION.

17- 20A MAN FOR ALL SEASONSONE OFF PRODUCTIONS

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. PLAY by Robert Bolt.

APRIL 2010

10, &AMADEUSHIADS

12-17Station Theatre, Station Road, Hayling Island023 9246 6363

7.30 pm. PLAY by Peter Shaffer.

MAY 2010

5-8OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MURDERPHOENIX PLAYERS

St. Peter’s Theatre, Fraser Road, Southsea0845 293 9350

7.30 pm. MURDER MYSTERY by Fred Carmichael.

Sat 15 May

Leprosy Mission Stamps, Coins, Postcards and Other Collectables Fair to be held at the Drift Road Evangelical Church, by the Co-op in Clanfield between 1000 and 1300:

 

18-22CLEO CAMPING EMMANUELLE AND DICKHUMDRUM

Havant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. COMEDY by Terry Johnson.

JUNE 2010

9-12DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEASTCCADS

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL.

28-30 &THE MIKADOHAVANT LIGHT OPERA

1-3 JulyHavant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. OPERA with Music by Arthur Sullivan and Lyrics by W.S.Gilbert.

JULY 2010

13-17BAD GIRLS - THE MUSICALHUMDRUM

New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth023 9264 9000

7.30 pm. MUSICAL.

EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Sat 18 Sept

Leprosy Mission Stamps, Coins, Postcards and Other Collectables Fairs, all to be held at the Drift Road Evangelical Church, by the Co-op in Clanfield between 1000 and 1300:

 

21-25MACK AND MABELFAREHAM MUSICAL SOCIETY

Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire01329 231942

7.30 pm. and with Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL.

OCTOBER 2010

5-9THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSEHUMDRUM

Havant Arts Centre, East Street, Havant023 9247 2700

7.30 pm. PLAY.

12-16HOT MIKADOPORTSMOUTH PLAYERS

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea023 9266 0880

7.30 pm. and Saturday Matinee at 2.30 pm. MUSICAL

EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2010

Sat 13 Nov

Leprosy Mission Stamps, Coins, Postcards and Other Collectables Fairs, all to be held at the Drift Road Evangelical Church, by the Co-op in Clanfield between 1000 and 1300:

 

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FLU JABS

Saturday 3rd and Saturday 17th 8.30 to 11.00 am

Drayton Surgery

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Saturday 3rd October 2009

Quiz Night + American Supper 7.30pm at the Drayton Institute. Tickets £5.00.

Contact: 92362926 or 92377630

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Saturday 10th October 2009

Fete at St Colmans Church from 12noon to 3pm. Variety of stalls, Barbeque, Face Painting, Human Fruit Machine and tea and coffee.

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Saturday 17th October

Autumn Fayre at the Drayton Methodist Church Halls from 11am to 1pm: there will be lunches; a variety of stalls; and games. Come along and join in the fun

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Selsey Fireworks Display

Saturday 17 October

Tickets for this year’s Selsey Fireworks are now on sale throughout the area.

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 17 October. The theme is Bond, James Bond. It will be held at its regular venue, the White Horse Playing Field, at the Bunn Leisure site off Warner’s Lane Selsey. The price on the gate will be Adults £5.00 and accompanied children under 16 years old £4.00. Tickets purchased in advance are Adults £4.50 and Children £3.50. There is also a Family Ticket for £15.00 only available in advance. Outlets are In Selsey Wisemans Newsagents, East Beach Off Licence, The Fudge Shop, Selsey Off Licence and Bunn Leisure White Horse Reception. In Hunston, Kirkland’s Newsagent’s. In East Wittering Candies Confectioners and in Chichester Goodnews Newsagents, Spirit FM reception and the Tourist Information Centre in South Street.

Selsey’s biggest single day event promises to deliver once again a stunning Fireworks display and several other features including a Massive Funfair, huge bonfire, live music, the spirit FM roadshow, a charity village marquee, on-site catering and much, much more.

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Sunday 18th October 2009

Farlington Marshes – the Official Tour 11am. A leisurely 2½ mile guided walk around the sea wall at Farlington Marshes, looking at the birds and other wildlife on the marsh and harbour. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the walk. No need to book. Parking off the Eastern Road (A27/A2030) roundabout (Map ref. SU 685 045). For further details please contact Jamie Marsh, Solent Reserves Officer, on 01489 774429. Suggested donation £1.50.

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Wednesday 21st October 2009

One World Week Talk 7pm

Drayton Methodist Church New Hall

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