What's On November 4

EVENTS

THURSDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

WALKS & TALKS: National Osteoporosis Society, Chichester & Bognor Regis Support Group; lifestyle advice – exercises. Speaker Judith Houlton MCSP chartered Physiotherapist. All welcome. 7pm; Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Restaurant. www.nos.org.uk

BOSHAM

EVENTS: Hamblin Book Group; based on The Power of Thought with Elizabeth Medler. Donations welcome 2pm-3pm; Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 572109.

CHICHESTER

EVENTS: Chichester Folk Dance Group; English country dancing, 8-10pm, The Fishbourne Centre. For more information call 01243 552539.

EMSWORTH

WALKS & TALKS: Pubs and Breweries of Havant and Emsworth from the Mid-17th Century Onwards; Illustrated talk by Steve Jones. Organised by the Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust. All welcome 7.30pm; Lumley Room, Emsworth Community Centre, Church Path.

FRIDAY

CHICHESTER

EVENTS: Fibromalgea Support Group monthly meeting; Meet with fellow fibromites for support, fun and information. Treat youself to a coffee or lunch. 11am; Chichester Park Hotel (nr Homebase) 0844 567 2863/[email protected]

WALKS & TALKS: Chichester District HeartSmart Walks; Chichester Canal Walk. Chichester Canal to Hunston Bridge (two miles, one hour total) or; Chichester Canal to Chichester Marina (three miles, two hours, return on bus). Flat route, could be muddy if wet. 10.30am; Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road. (01243) 534589/[email protected]

SOUTH HARTING

EVENTS: Harting Village Market: local produce, meat, home baking, preserves, and crafts. Free admission. 11am-noon; The British Legion Hall.

SATURDAY

ALDWICK

EVENTS: Aldwick Green Conservation Society Pre-Christmas Coffee Morning; Raffle, book, plant, jewellery, craft, jigsaws, cake and nearly new stalls. A warm welcome extended to all. Admittance 50p to include refreshments. 10am-noon; Mosse Hall, St Richards Drive.

ARUNDEL

EVENTS: Beginning Wildlife Photography Course – Focusing on Wildlife; A 2 day workshop with top wildlife photographer, David Plummer. 10am-4pm; WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road. (01903) 883355.

BOSHAM

BIG SCREEN SOCCER: Diwali Chant and Joyful Celebration; with local chanting band Beloved One. No previous chanting experience or affiliation to any particular spiritual path necessary. Suggested donation £8, children free. 4-6pm; Hamblin Hall.(01243) 373473/ www.beloved-one.co.uk

EMSWORTH

WALKS & TALKS: Day School: Portsmouth’s Role in British Naval History, tutor: Roy Doughty. Arranged by the Workers Educational Association, Havant Branch. All welcome 7.30pm; Emsworth Methodist Church and Pastoral Centre, 19, High Street. (01243) 375620.

FERNHURST

EVENTS: Book signing from TV celebrity chef Marco Pierre White book signing, 4pm-5.30pm. Wheelers of St James’s, The Kings Arms.

HAVANT

WALKS & TALKS: Workers Educational Association Saturday Day School; Portsmouth’s Role in British Navy History – exploring the reasons and outcomes behind this relationship. 10am-4pm; Havant Meeting Place, Elm Lane.(01243) 375620/www.wea.org.uk

HAYLING ISLAND

EVENTS: Coffee Morning; In aid of The Rowans Hospice 10am; Small Hall, United Reformed Church, Hollow Lane, Mengham. (023) 9246 9160.

WALBERTON

EVENTS: Combined Charities Autumn MONDAY

CHICHESTER

WALKS & TALKS: Chichester District HeartSmart Walks; Georgian Chichester. 2½ miles. Flat, level walk. NB: No dogs allowed in Priory Park. 10.30am; Meet: Priory Park by the bird aviary.(01243) 534589/[email protected]

TUESDAY

ARUNDEL

FILMS: Made in Dagenham (15); Tickets £5.50. Doors open 7pm Film starts 7.30pm; Arundel Town Hall.

BOSHAM

EVENTS: Tea and Chat; 2.30pm-3.30pm; Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 572109.

CHICHESTER

DANCING: Circle Dancing and international folk dancing; Beginners welcome, no partner required. 7.30pm; The Guide Hall, Whyke Lane.(01243) 788833.

ROWLANDS CASTLE

WALKS & TALKS: Watercolour Humorous; Brett Hudson will be giving this demonstration, organised by the Rowlands Castle Painting Society. All welcome 7.30pm-9.30pm; The Parish Hall, Links Lane. (023) 9241 2599.

WEDNESDAY

LAVINGTON

WALKS & TALKS: Chichester District HeartSmart Walks; Lavington Common and Plantation. National Trust Walk. A gentle walk through open heathland, following old pine tracks and journeying into the gloom of Merlin’s Wood. Approx. 1½ hours. 10.30am; Meet: Lavington Common car park. (01243) 534589/[email protected]

NORTH EMSWORTH

WALKS & TALKS: North Emsworth Walk to Health; A social walk aimed at all ages 10am; meet The Syrch Centre (off Cotton Drive). (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM

Until December 4: Coffee Shop, B Level, Queen Alexandra Hospital: Art Exhibition; work by Joy Spencer and friends from Fareham Art Group. (023) 9238 7284.

HAVANT

November 10-14: Wordsouth Gallery, 11, The Pallant: Words Hand Made: Three Calligraphers; An exhibition of the art of the written word by Mary Noble, Jan Mehigan and Jan Pickett; wordsouth.org.uk

MUSIC

THURSDAY

LEWES

Royal Oak, Station Street: Folk at The Royal Oak Open Night;

FRIDAY

BRIGHTON

Brighton Dome: Corn Exchange: Heath Quartet; The award-winning Heath Quartet, fresh from their Brighton Festival debut, return to Brighton Dome for a programme which includes the demanding and moving compositions of Mendelssohn and Stravinsky.; (01273) 709709 .

Komedia, (Downstairs), Gardner Street: Brighton Jazz Club; Killer Shrimp £14/£12; www.brightonjazzclub.co.uk

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.

STEYNING

Steyning Centre: Steyning Jazz Club; Full Circle ; 01903 814017/www.steyningjazz.co.uk

SATURDAY

BRIGHTON

Brighton Dome: Pavilion Theatre: Soulful Singing; Put a smile on your face, lift your spirits and get your feet moving with Soulful Singing and the sound of live Djembe drumming. Mahasuka leads a workshop full of fun and harmony and his enthusiasm for the positive power of group singing is infectious. No experience necessary, just the will to sing. Suitable for adults and children 12+. (01273) 709709.

CHICHESTER

Chichester Cathedral: Chichester Singers; Hymnus Paradisi – Howells; Enigma Variations – Elgar; Blest Pair of Sirens – Parry. 01243 572195/www.chichestersingers.co.uk

HAYLING ISLAND

Hayling Community Centre, Station Road: Out of The Shadows; Classic pop concert in aid of St Mary’s. Jive away or just listen; (023) 9246 5259.

SUNDAY

BRIGHTON

Brighton Dome: Pavilion Theatre: Sing Around the World; Celebrate a range of vocal styles including jazz, gospel, world, and classical in this one-day workshop led by acclaimed vocal director and jazz artist Scott Stroman.; (01273) 709709 .

MONDAY

BRIGHTON

Brighton Dome: Concert Hall: Foals; Mercury-nominated British Indie rock quintet Foals bring their unique trademark mix of anthemic rock, shimmering beats and post-punk sound to the Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall as part of their UK tour. ; (01273) 709709 .

CHICHESTER

Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park: Roots Around the World: Eric Bibb; Blues; (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk

HAYLING ISLAND

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

TUESDAY

SOUTHSEA

Kings Theatre, Albert Road: Maximum Rhythm ’n’ Blues; This all-star line up features The Manfreds, with original members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg, and their special guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett; (023) 9282 8282.

WEDNESDAY

CHICHESTER

Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park: Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble; Call (01243) 781312 or visit cft.org.uk

SOUTHSEA

Kings Theatre, Albert Road: Buddy Holly and the Cricketers; (023) 9282 8282.