What's On

THURSDAY

ARUNDEL

EVENTS: Nature Detectives; Be a nature detective at Arundel Wetland Centre! No booking is necessary, just drop in and enjoy the daily activities. Regular admission rates apply but activities are free. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road. (01903) 883355. Continues right through to Thursday

BOGNOR REGIS

WALKS & TALKS: Friends of Bersted Green Surgery; Health Information Talk: Osteoporosis. Speaker: Dr Martin Ridlet Consultant Physician F.R.C.P. Small raffle/tea and coffee available for purchase. 7pm; Marion's Restauranr, Bognor Hospital. (01243) 265079.

FELPHAM

EVENTS: St Wilfrid's Hospice '“ Felpham/Middleton-on-Sea Support Group; Front Garden Sales '“ last Saturday of every month, westher permitting. A wide variety of objects will be in sale '“ from A-Z! 10am-1pm; 4 Castlereagh Green. (01243) 827667.

MIDHURST

EVENTS: Madhurst Festival; 01730 813339/www.madhurst.co.uk

NORTH BERSTED

WALKS & TALKS: Bognor Regis & District Horticultural Society; Bob Epsom '“ Wild Flowers of Slindon. Members 1, visitors 1.50. Membership 5 annually. Non-members welcome. 7.30pm; Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane. (01243) 264038/[email protected]/www,brhortsoc.co.uk

PORTSMOUTH

EVENTS: Telescope Tales; Join us for storytelling, songs, fun and games in the family area 11.30am-12.30pm; National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. (023) 9272 7562.

SIDLESHAM

EVENTS: Bottle top Bug Magnets; Enjoy creating creatures? Let your imagination run wild, join us for a drop in arts and crafts session. Fun family event, please wear old clothes. No need to book, just turn up. 1 per child. 1-3pm; Education Centre, Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road. (01243) 641508.

WALBERTON

EVENTS: Worthing Archaeological Society '“summer dig. The society will be back at the Roman Villa in Walberton for the fifth season. Anyone who has an interest is archaeology is welcome to join us, although membership to the society will be necessary for insurance reasons (15 per annum). Training and basic tools for novices are provided. Blacksmith's Corner. Continues every day through to Wednesday. www.worthingarch.co.uk/[email protected]

FRIDAY

WOOLBEDING

EVENTS: Art in the Park; Make animal masks, wildlife painting, creat 3D designs and make a nature's art gallery in a stunning parkland setting. 10.30am-12.30pm; Meet at the Woolbeding turn-off from A272, near Midhurst. (01730) 816638.

SATURDAY

ARUNDEL

EVENTS: Sunrise Safari; Join us on a breathtaking boat ride with an expert at dawn to meet the wildlife face to face. Followed by a real Sussex breakfast. All for 14.50 per person. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road. (01903) 883355.

CHICHESTER

EVENTS: Creative Writing Group meeting; Cost 5. Beginners welcome. 2-4pm; (01243) 538202.

GREATHAM

WALKS & TALKS: RSPB Walk; Morning Bird Walk from Greatham Birdge with David Hart of the RSPB. 10am; Meet in village car park, Map Ref: TQ031162; (01243) 262833.

NORTH MUNDHAM

DANCING: West Country '“ organised by Chichester Country Music Club 8pm; Village Hall. (01243) 527439, Tony Bleach for further details.

SUNDAY

CHICHESTER

EVENTS: Steam on Sunday; Chichester Model Engineers Open Day. Train rides, behind several different miniature railway locomotives; Light refresments will be available. Admission free; tickets for a ride cost 50p 2-5pm; Blackberry Lane. off Bognor Road. 07954 051 594/www.cdsme.co.uk

MONDAY

FELPHAM

EVENTS: Bank Holiday Lunch; Beachcroft Hotel. (01243) 827142.

PETWORTH

EVENTS: Coultershaw Beam Pump Open Day; Working waterwheel. Children free. 11am-5pm; 1 mile south of Petworth on A285, West Sussex. (01798) 865774/www.coultershaw.co.uk

TUESDAY

EVENTS: Nature Detectives continues at the Arundel Wetlands Trust and the archaeological dig continues at Walberton. See Thursday entries for contact details.

WEDNESDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

EVENTS: Befrienders group for bereaved people, carers and anyone who feels lonely; All patients of West Meads Surgery welcome. noon-2pm; West Meads Surgery. (01243) 837 980.

PORTSMOUTH

EVENTS: Time Travellers Club: Into the Future; What will life at sea be like in 2020? Use your imagination to make a fantastic floating, flying or fighting invention for the Navy to use in the future! Free drop-in workshop, all ages welcome 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm; National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. (023) 9272 7562.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER

Until September 4: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Liz Cahillane & Robert Schneider; Contemporary and vintage jewellery by Liz and hand-made European boxes by Robert. (01243) 779103.

MUSIC

THURSDAY

SOUTHSEA

South Parade Pier: Tenth Annual Folk Roots & Blues Festival; Free admission to live music on the Pier on the afternoons of Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the Bank Holiday weekend. Evening concerts will be held on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Artistes include: The Pretty Things, The Men They Couldn't Hang, The Popes and The Sherman Robertson Band.;

FRIDAY

CHICHESTER

The Guide Hall, Whyke Lane: The City Folk Club; All kinds of acoustic music shared in a singaround format. All welcome. Admission 2.; (01243) 574021.

EMSWORTH

Railway Inn, North Inn: Disco with DJ Silver Fox; (01243) 372351.

SOUTHSEA

Golden Eagle Pub, Delaware Road: Simon's Karaoke;

SATURDAY

HAYLING ISLAND

West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road: Rick and the Rivieras; (023) 9246 3703.

PORTSMOUTH

Big Screen, Guildhall Square: A Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein; Free screening, from 5.30pm, from the BBC Proms season; (023) 9282 4355.

WOODGATE

Prince of Wales: Simon's Karaoke;

SUNDAY

ALDWICK

Martlets Restaurant: Simon's Karaoke;

MONDAY

HAYLING ISLAND

West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road: Fun Jam Night; Equipment provided. Newcomers welcome; (023) 9246 3703.

WEDNESDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

St. Wilfrid's Church, Ellasdale Road: Free Lunchtime Recital; by the Stephen Norris (Piano) Free tea or coffee. www.wilfrid.com