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January

 

Friday 5th January Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com

Saturday 6th January Recycle Your Christmas Tree Michael Reed & Co Ltd Tree Surgeons will be in St Peter's Square Donations to 'Dementia Friendly - Emsworth Art Group' 10am - 12noon.

Monday 8th January EMSWORTH COMMUNITY HUB at Emsworth Sports & Social Club 43 Havant Road, Emsworth P010 7J OPEN TO ALL - JUST DROP IN 5 days a week from the 8th of Jan Monday - Friday 12 till 4pm A free warm space to socialise, offering daily activities, tea, coffee & snacks. Daily newspaper, Games, Sports, Singing etc... Come alone, with a friend or carer, all ages welcome.

Monday 8th January  A Haunting in Venice a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

Friday 12th January  An Evening with Mississippi Macdonald An Emsworth Music Club Event 7.00pm at Emsworth Sports & Social Club

Friday 19th January Emsworth Meridian Singers a Celebration of Music & Song Raising funds for Sage House by Dementia Support at Christchurch Market Ave. Chichester

Saturday 20th January Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

 

Monday 15th January Havant Thicket Reservoir & our water supply Stephen Cox MSc, C.WEM  Water Resources Manager, Portsmouth Water   Stephen will describe how Portsmouth Wate builds up the supply and demand components of our Water Resources Management Plan, how we select options to meet deficits, what our WRMP24 includes, and what role we’re expecting the new Havant Thicket reservoir to play in future.  Monthly lectures for anyone interested I science, discovery, and new technologies. Admission £4 on the door or Zoom option. ind out more at www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

 

Tuesday 16th January 2024 Emsworth Residents Forum Meeting 7pm Emsworth Community Centre Gardens without Borders - a group coming together to look at a network of community gardens.

 

Wednesday 17th January 2024 Emsworth Residents Forum Meeting 7pm Emsworth Community Centre Greening Emsworth - a meeting to see if Emsworth could benefit from joining the Greening Campaign.

 

Saturday 20th January VIN Wine Merchants Present Italian Night 7.00pm – 11.00pm at Emsworth Community Centre

Monday 22nd January  Scrapper a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5,   can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

25th January Neighbourhood Plan Update Referendum: If you have any questions, please email:  admin@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Friday  26th January CHICHESTER COMEDY CLUB in collaboration with Backyard Comedy Club, London at The Chapel, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6BZ  A Great Night Out with some of the best comics from around the world, in partnership with our friends at The Backyard Comedy Club London: Licensed Bar and Pizza from 6pm  Comedy from 7.30pm Standard tickets at £17.50 each.

 

 

 

February

 

Thursday February 1st The CT Scanner: The Beatles greatest gift to mankind? Emsworth Community Centre 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust Talk  Presented by Dr. Ben Timmis Although we take modern medical technology for granted, the CT Scanner, invented by an Englishman, is a truly extraordinary machine, that has had a huge impact on the practice of medicine as we know it today, ever since it was introduced in the 1980s. Tickets: You must book a ticket in advance to be sure of entry. Tickets are available for £5 each only from Bookends, 7 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ. Seats are unreserved.

Friday 2nd February Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com  

Saturday 3rd February Christian Aid coffee, cake and table sale at the Methodist Church in Emsworth Square from 10am to 12 noon . Please join us for a coffee, cake and a browse through some good quality items for sale.

 

Monday 12th  February 2024 Emsworth Residents Forum Meeting 7pm Emsworth Community Centre Public Meeting to launch Gardens without Borders. Refreshments available from 6.30pm

Monday 12 February Emsworth Youth Day for 11-16 year olds, organised by Emsworth Residents Forum and supported by Havant Borough Council, takes place in half term at the Community Centre, North Street, on from 10am.  Loads of activities and entry is £3.

 

Monday 12th February  The Great Escaper a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5,   can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

 

Saturday 17th February Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Saturday 24th February Southbourne Indoor Boot Sale Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk 

Monday 26th February  And then come the Nightjars a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5, can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

 

 

March

 

Friday 1st March Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com  

 

Monday 4th March EmsworthResidents Forum Public Meeting  at 7pm, Emsworth Community Centre. www.emsworthresidentsforum.org.uk/what-we-do/public-meetings

 

Thursday March 7th Barmy in Wonderland – When the Cheshire Cat met the Newt. Emsworth Community Centre 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust Talk  Presented by Sarah Stanfield Lewis Carroll was a paradigm shifter in Victorian Children’s literature, who excited the imaginations of his young readers, and none more so than one Pelham Greville Wodehouse.   Unexpected links between the two authors began to emerge on close examination of their lives and literary output. You must book a ticket in advance to be sure of entry. Tickets are available for £5 each only from Bookends, 7 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ. Seats are unreserved.

 

Friday 8th March The Emsworth & Havant Branch of the RNLI will be in The Square in Emsworth from 9am - 1pm.  The RNLI are celebrating its 200th year anniversary - please come along and join in the celebrations - we look forward to seeing you on the day.

 

Monday 11th March  Double Indemnity a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5,  can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

Saturday  16th March Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Saturday 16th March Harbour Records Present the Hanging Stars Playing Songs from Their New Album 'On A Golden Shore' An in-store performance starting at 1.30pm – Free Entry.

Saturday 16th March Southbourne Burlesque & Fan Dance Experience 12.00pm at Southbourne Village Hall Visit HERE for full details

Monday 18th March The mineral resources of Australia; a personal tour Chris Law: During his 6 month circumnavigation of this vast continent, the (test-tube chemist) speaker visited numerous mineral sites, and will discuss the extensive variety of basic and exotic mineral deposits throughout Australia. 7.30 pm at the Community Centre. www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

Tuesday 19th March Havant & Emsworth Branch RNLI AGM 7.00pm at Emsworth Slipper Sailing. All are welcome so please come along and join us.

Saturday 23 March Emsworth Concert Band Step Into Spring Charity Concert 7.00pm at Bourne Community College, Southbourne. Tickets £12 Book at http://southbournelions.uk  & Bookends of Emsworth.

Monday 25th March  Miracle Club a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5,  can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

 

Friday 29th March – Sunday 19th May  An Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust Exhibition – Brook Meadow  by Colin Brotherston The first exhibition in the David  Rudkin Room for 2024 describes local nature reserve and haven for  wildlife near Emsworth town centre.

Saturday March 30th - Monday April 1st   Emsworth Art Group Annual Exhibition.  !0.00 am to 4.30 pm each day. In the Emsworth Community Centre.   This annual exhibition is always popular with visitors. Free entry. Light refreshments available. A wide and varied selection of paintings, most of which are for sale, and cards of paintings are always popular. Emsworth Art Group meet every Wednesday morning in the Community Centre.

Saturday 30th March Board Games & Jigsaw Puzzle Sale Emsworth Commubity Centre 10.30pm – 1.00pm.  We are currently raising funds for our courtyard garden which is used by the Dementia Friendly Gardening group. We would be grateful for donations of: Board Games (especially Scrabble) Jigsaws Puzzles (with no missing pieces). Our office is open: (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm) Tel. 01243 373805

 

 

 

April

 

Thursday April 4th The Life of Ken Wood and his Involvement in the Kenwood Company Emsworth Community Centre 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust Talk  The Life of Ken Wood and his Involvement in the Kenwood Company Kenneth Maynard Wood (1916-97) joined the Merchant Navy at 14, traveling the world and learning the importance of teamwork, which set him up for a successful business life. Ken's interest in electrical engineering eventually led him into manufacturing domestic appliances. . Tickets: You must book a ticket in advance to be sure of entry. Tickets are available for £5 each only from Bookends, 7 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ. Seats are unreserved.

Friday 5th April Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com  


Saturday 6th April Southbourne Craft Market Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk   

 

Monday 8th April  Wonka 2023 a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets, £5,  can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

 

Friday 19 April Feast of Fiddles 30th Anniversary Spring Tour - 7.30pm at St James Church, Emsworth . Tickets from: WeGotTickets

 

Saturday 20th April Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Monday 22nd April  Napoleon a film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

Saturday 27th April An evening with Emsworth Concert Band at St Paul's Church Chichester. Please see the POSTER for ull details.We are very excited as it's our debut concert in Chichester and we're looking forward to many people from the Emsworth area to come and join us. Tickets will be available at Bookends and on eventbrite.com and on-the-door'

 

Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th April Emsworth Arts Trail  www.emsworthartstrail.org.uk

 

May

Thursday 2nd May  Portsmouth – Harlots, Dung and Glory, Part II Emsworth Community Centre 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust Talk Andrew Negus is back by popular demand to give the second part of the Portsmouth story - not that you need to have heard the first one to appreciate Part II covering Portsmouth 1750 to 1850. We shall see how two Napoleons force the creation of world class defences around Portsmouth and force the Dockyard. . Tickets: You must book a ticket in advance to be sure of entry. Tickets are available for £5 each only from Bookends, 7 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ. Seats are unreserved.

 

Friday 3rd May Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com  

Saturday 4th May Southbourne Spring Fair Village Hall Southbourne 10.00am – 3.00pm

 

 

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th May Emsworth Arts Trail  www.emsworthartstrail.org.uk

 

 

Saturday 4th May Southbourne Craft Market Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk   

Saturday 4th May Poisoned Beds an Edwardian Woman’s fight for freedom, justice and unpolluted waters by Lucy Flannery and Greg Mosse. Original music by John  Gleadall.  Special pre-London performance at Chidham Village Hall tickets, £10, at Eventbrite and then at The Barons Court Theatre, London, May 21st-25th

Saturday  18th May Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Monday 20th  Why do we eat what we eat? A Science Discovery Group Talk by Dr Mark Chapman Associate Professor, University of Southampton. 7.30 pm at the Community Centre We rely on a surprisingly narrow amount of genetic diversity (both in terms of the range of crops, and the varieties of each) for our food. I will discuss how our understanding of evolutionary processes more generally can lead to conclusions (or at least hypotheses!) about why this is. I will also discuss our growing understanding of so-called ‘underutilised’ or ‘forgotten’ crops.

Friday 24th - Saturday 25th May The Slindon Players A CRUEL TWIST OF FATE – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Sherlock Holmes as you've never seen him before in “A Cruel Twist of Fate” a slap-stick comedy.  Exhausted by their most recent case, Holmes and Watson need a break from the hustle and bustle of London and travel to the south for a rest. The holiday doesn’t last long, however, and they soon become embroiled in the mysteries overshadowing the tiny village of Slindon. The situation rapidly becomes murkier than a pea-souper. Slindon Coronation Hall, Reynolds Lane, Slindon at 7.30pm. https://www.slindonplayers.com

Friday 24th May Saving Space for Local Wildlife A Greening Westbourne talk 7.30pm \at the Meeting Place North Street Westbourne Wildlife is threatened by development, intensive farming, pollution and climate change. That’s why we need “wildlife corridors” – vital areas of habitat that link the South Downs National Park with the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the coast broadly follows the lower part of the River Ems. . Our local corridor. Westbourne wildlife expert Sarah Hughes, who has extensive experience of working with Chichester District Council and the Arun and Rother Rivers Trust, will be our special guest speaker.

 

 

Saturday 25th May Southbourne Indoor Boot Sale Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk  

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th May Emsworth Lawn Bowling Club “Open Days” more details HERE

 

 

 

June

 

Saturday 1st June George Michael Tribute - Andrew Browning is George Michael 7.00pm – 11.00pm at Southbourne Village Hall Tel.  07788 253935 Email: info@southbournevillagehall.co.uk

Friday 7th June Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com  

Saturday 8th June D Day-80 Southbourne Recreation Ground Free Entry

Saturday 8th July Two choirs join for Songs for Summer The Solent Male Voice Choir have invited the Ukranian Volya Choir, from Chichester, to join them at St Faith’s Church in Havant on Saturday 8th June for a concert of Songs For Summer. See the POSTER

Monday 10th June The Longest Day - The events of D-Day, told on a grand scale from both the Allied and German points of view. A film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

 

Saturday 15th  June Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Saturday 15th June Sussex Day Fete St. John's Church Garden, Southbourne 2.00pm to 4.30pm Local groups, clubs and charities are welcome to join our community event.   If you would like a stall please email ruth.heelan@talktalk,net  

 


Monday 24th June Next Goal Wins - The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. A film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

Saturday 29th June Emsworth Horticultural Society Open Day 1pm-4prn The Friends Garden Next door to Emsworth Doctor's Surger FREE ENTRY See POSTER for details

 

July

 

Friday 5th July Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com

 

Monday 8th July The Holdovers - A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go. A film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth


Saturday 6th July Portsmouth Baroque Choir Summer concert Times and Seasons, 7.00pm at Christ Church, Chichester featuring Jonathan Dove’s cantata The Passing of the Year John Rutter’s Five Childhood Lyrics and Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music. A selection of Madrigals and Part songs complete the programme. Tickets from Ticketsource

Saturday 6th July Hampshire Guitar Ensemble Charity Summer Concert 2.30pm at Lovedean Village Hall, Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville PO8 9SF Tickets £8 includes refreshments. Contact - 07710 499967 to reserve your tickets. A Prize Raffle & Concert all in aid of Charity.

 Saturday 6th July – Monday 26th August An Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust Exhibition – 80th Anniversary of D-Day une 6th, 2024, will see the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied landing on the Normandy beaches. The Museum will be commemorating the event with an exhibition reflecting the lead up to D-Day and the impact on the local area and people connected to Emsworth.

Tuesday 9th July  Solent Male Voice Choir For one Night Only in the Emsworth Community Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm, we will be practicing for just one night and gentlemen are most welcome to come along and see what Male Voice singing is all about. No obligation. Just come and have fun. No musical ability necessary! And, it's FREE!

Friday 12th - Sunday14th July GUARDIANS OF THE EARTH FLOWER FESTIVAL 10:30 - 18:00 every day at St Mary's Church Cot Lane , Chidham. Refreshments available & Childrens' quiz with Prizes In Aid of St Mary's Church development.  The 12th Century Church of St. Mary's is currently fundraising to enhance the development of this historic structure. The planned improvements include the addition of essential amenities such as toilet facilities and a kitchenette, with the overarching goal of transforming he church into an inclusive hub for the local community.

www.parishofchidham.org.uk

 

Saturday 13th July Southbourne Craft Market Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk  

 

Saturday 13th July Emsworth Eco Day Activities , alks & Market 10.00am – 4.00pm at St James Church POSTER

Saturday 20th  July Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

 

Monday 22nd July Wicked Little Letters - When people in Littlehampton, including conservative local Edith, begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town's women investigate. A film at the Community Centre  Showings  at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm  Tickets can be purchased at the Centre office between 9.30 -1.30 or at Bookends  at 7 High Street, Emsworth

Saturday 27th& Sunday 28th July Bourne Quilters bi-annual Quilt Show at Emsworth Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 July;10 am - 3.30 pm.  The show is an opportunity for members of Bourne Quilters to exhibit their work created during the last two years. All five rooms at the community centre will be filled with over 200 exhibits of bed quilts, wall hangings, bags, cushions, fabric art.

 

 

August

 

Saturday 3rd August RNLI Emsworth and Havant Branch Quay Sale the location of the Quay Sale is at the bottom of South Street including in Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club  9am to 1 pm. There will be stalls including RNLI souvenirs, home produce, 'nearly new' and boat jumble. Coffee, tea and cake will also be available.

 

 

Saturday 17th  August Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

 

Friday 30th August - Sunday 27th October  “Emsworth Fire Brigade” An Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust Exhibition by  Trevor Davies at Emsworth Museum Open Saturdays, Bank Hols 10.30 am – 4.30 pm. Sundays 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm. Fridays in August 10.30 am – 4.30 pm from April - October


Monday 26th August The Emsworth Show  https://www.emsworthshow.co.uk

 

 

September

 

Friday 6th September Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com

 

Saturday 7th September Southbourne Indoor Boot Sale Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk   

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September Flower Festival 'Celebrating New Life' at St James' Church, Emsworth on 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. https://www.warblinotonwithemsworth.org

Monday September 16th Waste and Recycling a Science Discovery Group talk by  Hope Clarke in room Mountford 1 at Emsworth Community centre at 7.30pm. Admission £4 on the door. www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

 

Saturday 21st  September Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

Saturday 28th September Southbourne Craft Market Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk   

Saturday 29th September Southbourne  New Bus Fundraising Event Age Concern & Men's Shed join forces 10:00 to 13:00 join us for brunch - Bacon Butties at New Road Centre Age Concern Charity Shop Open Bric-a-Brac Jewellery books & cakes

 

 

 

October

 

 Friday 4th October Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com

 

Saturday 19th October Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

 

Monday October 21st  Astro Navigation a Science Discovery Group talk by John Barfoot in room Mountford 1 at Emsworth Community centre at 7.30pm. Admission £4 on the door. www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

 

 

 

November

 

Friday 1st November Emsworth Auction the Parish Hall St James Church Hall. View from 3.00pm Sale starts 5.oopm. For further info call Sam on 07951 137487 or email: room101.emsworth@virginmedia.com

 

Saturday 2nd -  Sunday 3rd Nov  Emsworth Art Group Exhibition at  Emsworth Community Centre 10am - 4pm  Exciting and Original paintings in various media and subjects including local scenes, abstract art. Hand-painted items including jewellery, keyrings, boxes, plaques etc Original artwork also available as prints, cards, coasters, cups, T-shirts etc. Local Christmas Cards and Unique gifts available too.  Free Admission

 

Monday November 18th  Good and Bad fungi: and emerging diseases a Science Discovery Group talk by Professor E.B. Gareth Jones in room Mountford 1 at Emsworth Community centre at 7,30pm. Admission £4 on the door. www.sciencediscoverygroup.co.uk

 

Saturday 9th November Southbourne Craft Market Southbourne Village Hall www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk   

Saturday 16th  November Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square

 

 

 

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 December

 

Saturday 21st  December Hampshire Farmers Market 10am - 1pm St Peter's Square




 


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These events last updated on 02-Jul-2024