What's on in the Portsmouth area in the week ahead (Jan 23-29)

THURSDAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9.15-10.15am. Beginners’ pilates. 07716 730 230.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 10.30-11.30am. Pilates for those 50+. 07716 730 230.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 6-7pm. Taekwondo. Keep fit, build self-confidence. 07740 045 271.

GOSPORT: Freedom Centre, Netherton Rd. 10.15-11.15am. Cheerleading class for those 60+. Suitable for all fitness levels. £3. 01329 234409

COFFEE

DRAYTON: Drayton United Church Hall, Station Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Drayton Over 50s Friendship Club. Come along for tea/coffee and biscuits. (023) 9238 9 529.

FAREHAM: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South. 11am-12.30pm. Coffee morning for those 60+. £2.50. 01329 234409.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Cathedral, High St. 1.10pm. Lunchtime Live. Musicians from The Prebendal School. (023) 9282 3300.

DANCING

EASTNEY: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd. 4.15-6.15pm. Abstract dance and performing arts tuition. For children aged five to 11. 07708 720711.

FAREHAM: Methodist Church hall, Mays Ln. 9.30am-12.30pm. Line dancing. Combined class. £5. 07849 450 945.

GOSPORT: Alverbank Hotel, Alverstoke. 8-11pm. Salsa class. Beginners’ and improvers’ lessons. £6. 07979 800 299.

PORTSMOUTH: Hilsea Lido, London Rd. 7.30pm. Clubbercise. High-energy work-out to club music. £5 (bookings to be made in advance). 07841 836 443.

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 2.30pm. Caroline’s Seated Movement to Music for those 55+. Forty-five minutes of seated physical activity .£3. 08448 472 362.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid’s Church hall, Padnell Rd. 7-8pm and 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin beginners’ class. 07505 191 596.

EVENTS

BRIDGEMARY: Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Ave. 12.45-3pm. Afternoon club for those 60+. Enjoy a light lunch, tea, cakes and entertainment/activities. £3. 01329 234409.

COPNOR: The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. Home-made, two-course lunch, refreshments. Raffle and bingo. £5. (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Cosham Library, Spur Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring for adults. All materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

EASTNEY: Eastney Evangelical Church, Eastney Rd. 6-7pm. Fusion. A new youth club for 10-14-year-olds. Fun, games, activities, and new friends. 50p.

FAREHAM: Duke of Connaught’s Own Club, Western Rd. 11am-12.30pm. Skittles for those 60+. 01329 234409.

NORTH END: The Learning Place, Derby Rd. 10am-12pm. North End Allsorts. Go for a chat, a cup of tea and a chance to meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: All Saints’ Church, Commercial Rd. 8pm. The Cantrelle Singers rehearsals. Why not join this small, friendly womens’ choir. New members welcome. (023) 9261 2406.

SOUTHSEA: St. James’ Church hall, Milton Road. 11am. Singercise. A seated fun activity session to music for older and disabled people to help improve fitness. Tea and chat after. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

EXHIBITIONS

GOSPORT: Gosport Gallery, Walpole Rd. 10am-4pm. Surviving the Stone Age. A family-friendly exhibition, with hands-on activities including stone tools made by early people in Hampshire thousands of years ago, plus woolly mammoth bones. (023) 9387 7840.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Daphne – Sarah Taylor Silverwood. Ahand-drawn, solo, animated exhibition. (023) 9277 8080.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 4.15pm. Knives Out(12A). 07435 029 408.

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Honeyland (12A). 07435 029 408.

WATERLOOVILLE: St George’s hall, St George’s Walk. 7.30pm. Blinded by the Light (12A). Organised by the Waterlooville events team. £5.50. weteam.org.uk.

MARKETS

WATERLOOVILLE: St George’s Church hall, St George’s Walk. 9.30-11.30am. St George’s market.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 10am-12noon. Company of Elders, drama group for those 60+. Discover your love for the theatre. (023) 9283 8370.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7.30pm. Cinderella – Something’s Brewing. Crofton Amateur Dramatics Society’s pantomime for all the family. £10, children £5. 01329 661143

WALKS & TALKS

HILSEA: Meet in Scott Road car park, off Military Road by The News Centre. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines walk. Uneven footpaths take you around Foxes Forest where there is an abundance of wildlife. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9268 8390.

LANGSTONE HARBOUR: Meet at car park (Bowls Club) on Tangier Rd, next to Sword Sands Lane. 1.30pm. Walk beside the harbour. Refreshments at The Thatched House before returning to the start. With Walking Friends, Portsmouth.

SOUTHSEA: D-Day Story Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 6.30pm. A Tudor Image of Portsmouth – the Cowdray Picture and Early Maps. Dr Dominic Fontana reveals how Portsmouth looked almost 500 years ago in an illustrated talk. £5. (023) 9283 4744.

FRIDAY

CLASSES

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9.15-10.15am. Beginners’ pilates. 07716 730 230.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 10-11am. Yoga for those 50+. 07932 470 068.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park.10.30-11.30am. Pilates for those 50+. 07716 730 230.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 6-7pm. Taekwondo. Keep fit, build self-confidence. 07740 045 271

DANCING

EASTNEY: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd. 11.30am-12.30pm. FiftyFifty Creative Dance. For people aged 50+. 07708 720 711.

PORTSMOUTH: Priory School, Fawcett Rd. 6.30pm. Breakin (breakdancing) lessons for adults (beginners). [email protected].

PORTSMOUTH: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Rd. 1.30-4pm. 50/50 ballroom and sequence dancing. £3. Refreshments available. (023) 9242 5331.

EVENTS

COSHAM: Memory Lane, Outside G4 Ward, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 2-4pm. QA Knitting Group. Open to staff, patients and visitors.07846 472 423.

PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’ Centre, Queen St. 11am-1pm. Friday Club. For those 50+. Meet new friends. 07827 257 504.

PORTSMOUTH: The Beddow Library, Milton. 10.30am-12.30pm. Milton Social Group. A chance tomeet new people.

SOUTHSEA: Gaiety Bar, South Parade Pier. 7pm for 8pm. Friends Quiz Night. Test your knowledge for all Friends’ fans. £6 includes curry. book.events/gaietybarsouthsea/2020-01-24/19799.

STUBBINGTON: Stubbington Methodist Church, Mays Ln. 10am-12pm. New Age Kurling Club. Organised by MHA. £3.

EXHIBITIONS

GOSPORT: Gosport Gallery, Walpole Rd. 10am-4pm. Surviving the Stone Age. See Today.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Daphne – Sarah Taylor Silverwood. See Today.

FILMS

HAYLING ISLAND: Station Theatre, Station Rd. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. A Private War (15). £4.50. (023) 9246 6363.

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Motherless Brooklyn (15). 07435 029 408.

MARKETS

FAREHAM: Stubbington Library, Stubbington Lane. 9am-12pm. Stubbington country market.

TITCHFIELD: Parish Rooms, Southampton Hill. 9.30-11.30am. Country market.

STAGE

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7.30pm. Cinderella – Something’s Brewing. See Today.

TITCHFIELD COMMON: Abshot Community Centre, Kelsey Cl. 7.30pm. The Little Mermaid. A family pantomime. £3, under-15s £2. 07875 560 396.

WALKS & TALKS

SOUTHSEA: Meet at The Pyramids Centre. 10.30am. Seafront walk along the promenade. Suitable for all. (023) 9268 839.

SATURDAY

DANCING

FAREHAM: Wickham Centre, Mill Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Social dance. 50/50 ballroom, latin American and modern sequence dancing. Music by David Read, keyboard player. All standards welcome. No bar but you can take your own drinks. £6. 07980 058 310.

EVENTS

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Lee-on-the-Solent Library, High St. 10.30-11.30am. Build Club. Unleash your creativity with Lego and Duplo bricks. Parents and carers must stay with their children during the session. Free.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community School, White Hart Ln.9-10am. Walking football. £3 (first session free).

EXHIBITIONS

GOSPORT: Gosport Gallery, Walpole Rd. 10am-4pm. Surviving the Stone Age. See Today

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Daphne – Sarah Taylor Silverwood. See Today.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7pm. Adele Tribute – the Journey So Far. Stacey Lee performs your favourite Adele songs. From £27.24. ticketmaster.co.uk.

MARKETS

HORNDEAN: Horndean Technology College, Bartons Cross.10-11.30am. Little Pickles market. Nearly-new baby and children’s items. £1. 07856 832 095.

STAGE

HAYLING ISLAND: Station Theatre, Station Rd. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Crazy for Musicals. An evening of songs from musicals. £14. (023) 9246 6363.

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 2pm. Cinderella – Something’s Brewing. See Today.

TITCHFIELD COMMON: Abshot Community Centre, Kelsey Cl. 2pm and 8pm. The Little Mermaid. Evening performance suitable for those 16+ only.

WALKS & TALKS

FAREHAM: Cams Water car park, Shearwater Ave. 10am-12pm. Wilder Fareham, Wilder Birds – a guided walk. Join staff from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for a walk to discover and explore the wildlife on your doorstep. £5. 01489 570240.

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at the Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Walk over the road bridge and take the path beside the moat on the eastern side. (023) 9284 1762.

SUNDAY

DANCING

PARK GATE: The Royal British Legion Club, Brook Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Country and western dance. Dancing to live music. RBL members £5, non-members £6.50. Bar and raffle. 01329 519765.

EXHIBITIONS

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Daphne – Sarah Taylor Silverwood. See Today.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 2pm. The Little Mix Experience. Four talented girls pay tribute to the UK girl band. £17.89. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

STAGE

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 2pm. Cinderella – Something’s Brewing. See Today.

TOURS

EASTNEY: Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Rd. 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Tour. View the restoration work carried out at the engine house and hear from the specialists involved. (023) 9283 4744.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTSMOUTH: Meet at The Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton foreshore group walk. Moderate walk over uneven footpaths across the common to the shore. New walkers to arrive early to register. (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY

CLASSES

COPNOR: Stacey Community Centre, Walsall Rd. 6-7pm. Yoga class for beginners. Suitable for all ages and abilities. £20 for four weeks. 07766 753 638/portsmouthyogoandmassage.co.uk.

PORTCHESTER: Portchester Community School, White Hart Ln. 6-7pm. Zumba classes. £5 or block booking of six classes for £25. 07594 835 042.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7.30pm. Portsmouth Chamber Music Series – Ensemble 360. A talented, versatile group of musicians from Sheffield perform works by Haydn, Hummel and Schubert. £18, £16 concessions. (023) 9387 0200.

DANCING

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne’s Gr. 6.30pm. Line dancing. Beginners’ class. 07849 450 945 .

FAREHAM: Fareham Academy, St Anne’s Gr. 7.30pm. Line dancing. Intermediate class. £5. 07849 450 945.

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd. 7-8pm. Absolute beginners’ ballroom and latin class. £7. 07505 191 596.

HAYLING ISLAND: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Rd. 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin intermediate class. £7. 07505 191 596.

EASTNEY: Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd. 9.30-10.15am. Diddi Dance. Pre-school programme for children aged 18 months to four years. 07767 702 444.

PORTSMOUTH: Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Rd. 7.45pm. Street dance for adults. [email protected].

PORTSMOUTH: John Pounds’ Centre, Queen St. 5pm. Breakin’ Breakdance sessions for kids. [email protected].