Tucked away in the south east
corner of Hampshire on the shore of Chichester Harbour,
Emsworth is a quiet and attractive yet vibrant and
dynamic town where residents wouldn't live anywhere else and
visitors can be sure of a friendly welcome.
Emsworth
is popular with sailors, artists, naturalists and walkers.
The two tidal millponds to east and west are host to a
variety of wildlife. Emsworth has a long history connected
with oyster fishing and boat building and still boasts
traditional shipwrights and chandleries. Its attractive
streets are lined with a mixture of architectural styles and
high walled gardens and a walk around the town gives a
genuine feel for the past, with exceptional harbour views.
Emsworth - Gateway
to Chichester Harbour
Chichester Harboura
film produced for
The Chichester Harbour Conservancy
showing why their stunning harbour is so special
made by Millstream Productions a full service video
production company in Emsworth, Hampshire.
The
information pages on this site will show
you what Emsworth has to offer;
how to find us; the interesting things
you can do and find here; activities,
restaurants, pubs and accommodation, the
history of the town, where to go sailing
and walking, interesting places to visit
close at hand and how you can
enjoy holidays, short breaks or
vacations in summer, autumn, winter and
spring. Ideal situation and plenty of
activities for children.
Emsworth Parking Charges to RiseParking charges in Emsworth and
throughout the borough are set to go up and Sunday charges
could be introduced to rake in an extra £180,000 for Havant
council.More....
Now PublishedWritten by his son, John Rickett, who
now lives in Devon,
"Stretchers Not Available" - the Wartime Story of Emsworth Doctor, Dr Jim
Rickett,has now been published.
More....
Southbourne goes live on the WebThe West Sussex
village of
Southboorne
now has its own website, Southbourne Online.
More....
Havant artists wanted to show off
their work ARTISTS are being sought for a unique
exhibition that will showcase their work. More....
Emsworth coastal path is shut for
revampA WALK near Emsworth
has been closed off for the next three weeks for improvement
works to the footpath.More....
CHICHESTER
HARBOUR NEWS 2012 - NOW AVAILABLE What
treasure can be found on the shoreline, how to have the best
day out and what wildlife you can spot throughout the year
are all themes of feature articles in this year’s Chichester
Harbour News and Guide. More....
Christmas Tree RemovedThe Square has been returned to normal.Thank you to
Havant Borough Council for the donation of the Christmas
tree and to the Engineering works team for putting it in
situ.More....
Westbourne Villagers
Recycle Christmas treesVillagers
in Westbourne, near Emsworth, have held their most successful Christmas tree
recycling event yetMore....
Why wait to insulate? It’s now FREE!
Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council are
working in partnership and with funding from ScottishPower to bring residents
Insulate Hampshire. Insulate Hampshire offers cavity wall insulation FREE OF
CHARGE and loft insulation FREE OF CHARGE subject to a free, no obligation
technical survey provided by the schemeMore....
Soldier needed stitches after
late-night fight after row in Emsworth P A PUNCH-UP left a soldier needing stitches to his head after he was kicked and
stamped on in the street. John-Claude Fowler, of the Princess of Wales’s
Royal Regiment, was out drinking with a group of fellow soldiers at the Ship
Inn, in Emsworth. But the evening took a turn for the worse when the
friends, who are all based at the ThorneyIsland
barracks, got into a row with a group of locals, including Connor
Grant-Loveless.More....
Junior club is opened to help bored Emsworth childrenYoungsters in Emsworth have no reason
to be bored on a Friday evening any more. The police,
residents, local businesses and teenagers in the town have
joined together to create EJC, the Emsworth Junior Club. It’s a
place for seven to 14-year-olds to hang out, enjoy each other’s
company and play computer games and is based at the Syrch
Centre, in Spencers Field.
More....
A ‘Festive
Thank-You’ at the Brookfield HotelThe Brookfield Hotel Emsworth has recently said a
‘Festive Thank-You’ to
local companies that regularly use the hotel for
business conferences, lunches, corporate dinners and client
accommodation, by inviting them for a glass of mulled wine,
mince pies and a floristry workshop!More....
Emsworth Coffee Shop Launches OnlineWhen celebrated Swiss baker Ernst Strassman
tentatively opened the doors to his first patisserie on
HaylingIsland
in 1969, the former Fortnum & Mason’s Head Patissier could never
have imagined they would become such an institution. The coffee
shops, named for his daughter, Heidi, now boast nine thriving
locations across the south and this week, they are joining the
Internet revolution with the launch of their new website.
More....
Uncovering the
Past - Emsworth, Oysters and MenA new book written by local historian
Linda Newell telling the story of how oysters made Emsworth's
fortune, and how the decline of the industry could have been the
end for Emsworth.More....
Emsworth Lights Up!Friday evening found The Square packed with over
1500 people of all ages. See
the video of the event byHEREFor the first time the event was
held on a Friday evening Santa arrived on his sleigh , courtesy
of The Havant Rotary Club, to turn on the lights, greeted
the children in his Christmas grotto before moving on to North
Street for more festivities.More....
Emsworth Community Singers Raise £1900 for Local
CharitiesOn Saturday evening Emsworth Community Singers
performed to a packed St James Church.More.....
Emsworth Doctor, John Ricketts is
remembered in a forthcoming bookJim Rickett worked as a GP in Emsworth during the blitz
of 1940/41. He kept a diary at the time describing
his work which makes interesting
reading as much is now unthinkable. More.....
Christmas Tree is planted in the SquareSunday morning saw
several EBA members decorating this year's tree in the square in
preparation for the Emsworth Christmas Celebrations on Friday.
More.....
Charity Cycle Ride to RomaniaThe Square in Emsworth was busy this morning as
firefighters, soldiers, Royal Navy personnel and gym-goers have
set out to to pedal from Emsworth to Transylvania – without
moving. Instead, they will cover the 1,480 miles on static
spin exercise bikes, taking turns every few hours.More.....
Blu the runaway Bedhampton whippet
is spotted in Nore Barn WoodsBLU is a dog on the run – and
being able to sprint at 35mph, she’s going to be difficult to
catch.More.....
Work begins in
The Square Work has begun on laying a new gas
main in South
Street. The
east side of the Square is closed to traffic. More....
Chichester
Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Under Threat from
Government's Plans
Chichester Harbour Conservancy has warned that the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is under threat from the
Government’s proposed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).More.....
Final Score for voice of the football
results Tim Gudgin an Emsworth ResidentThe voice of BBC television's Saturday tea-time
football results will hang up his microphone for the final time.
Chichester Harbour Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty Under Threat from Government's Plans
Chichester Harbour
Conservancy has warned that the Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (AONB) is under threat from the Government’s proposed
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).More.....
Final Score for voice of the football
results Tim Gudgin an Emsworth ResidentThe voice of BBC television's Saturday tea-time
football results will hang up his microphone for the final time.More.....
The Emsworth Adventure Calendar for
2011 is PublishedA
different kind of Advent Calendar; instead of pictures we have
activities and events, one for every day of December until
Christmas Eve.
More.....
Olympic Torch Route misses
out Emsworth Announced to day
the Olympic Torch route will not be passing through
Emsworth.
More.....
Church wins right to build auditorium
at Emsworth’s gateway PLANS
for a new church in the heart of Emsworth have been given the
go-ahead by a government inspector.
More.....
Photo of Emsworth Harbour is the
Winning Entry in the 2011 Consevancy Photography CompetitionEmsworth,
Bosham and
West Wittering
all feature in the winning photos in this year’s Chichester
Harbour Photography Competition.More.....
what's on?
January
4 January
VOCAL
HEALTH WORKSHOP With
Rachel Spotswoode (Lynne) £10 participants * Observers Free The
Baptist Church Hall 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.Safe Technique in Singing
Healing, Breathing & Focus Letting go to Trust Contact:
01243 389004 or 07985606670e.mail:
louise.slrussell@btinternet.com
16 January
The Changing Face of the Chemist Shop
An illustrated talk by Tony Yoward.
Tony Yoward was the Pharmacist in North Street,
Emsworth and also in Southbourne from 1952 until he retired in
1985.
Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust the Mountford Rooms,
Emsworth Community Centre, Church Path, Emsworth starting at
7.30p.m. Members £1.00,
Non-members £2.00, all welcome.
20 January
A Good
Life Talk Brian Kidd (of Radio Solent) on 'Growing a
few vegetables'. For
back-garden dabblers and serious allotment-holders alike.
Location: The Spring, East Street, Havant 7:30 pm.
27 January RNLI SOS Evening Emsworth
Community Centre
. Supper on Sticks, Speaker, The Pheonix Singers 7.30 pm Tickets
£8.00 Phone 01243 377186 and 01243 373587
February
1 February - 3 March
Earth, Air and Water Art Exhibition at The Spring, Havant
Exhibition of
artworks produced by people attending Chichester Harbour
Conservancy workshops during the year, or on their own, also the
work by pupils from local secondary schools on the Conservancy’s
sponsored art days and the 18 finalists of the 2011 Photo
Competition. Works for sale. Pay and display car park next to
The Spring, PO9 1BS
20
February Hampshire Archaeological Treasures An illustrated talk by Rob Webley. Rob
Webley administers the treasure process in Hampshire for the
Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Emsworth Maritime
and Historical Trust the Mountford Rooms, Emsworth Community
Centre, Church Path, Emsworth starting at 7.30p.m. Members £1.00,
Non-members £2.00, all welcome.
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