Hampshire Community Events and What's On, plus FREE Ads

Events in and around Hampshire and Ideas for Things To Do.
Looking for something in Hampshire to do with the kids in the school half-term, bank holidays or at weekends? Looking for an interesting activity or adventure to organize a stag do or fun party for friends? Want somewhere different to take the children for a day out? Want to celebrate Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day? Or perhaps you are just looking for new interests, hobbies or activities for yourself, to learn new skills, keep fit, meet people or just while away the time.
Why not try our random selection of Hampshire events, what's on and things to do ...
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The Eling Experience    Wednesday to Sunday every week, 10.00am to 4.00pm at Eling Tide Mill.
The Eling Experience is a great half day tourist attraction. Eling Creek is, situated at the head of Southampton Water, where you can see tidal power used to mill flour on a daily basis.
Just over the road from the Mill is the Totton & Eling Heritage Centre, which shows the history of the area from Bronze Age days to the present day. You can even sit in an air raid shelter and experience the sound of bombs dropping all around you.
All around the area are interesting historical and ecological walks with views over the water and there is a new pirate play ship in the picnic area.
Eling Church is also well worth a visit being one of the oldest in the New Forest.
You can finish your visit off with a snack and drink at the Eling Creek Tea Rooms with its excellent new and exciting menu.
Phone for details: 023 8086 9575 or email: info@elingtidemill.co.uk
Website: www.elingexperience.co.uk
Eling Tide Mill, Eling Lane, Totton, Hampshire SO40 9HF   View Map

Live Music - Jazz, Blues, Folk - Star Inn, Bentworth    Every Friday The Star Inn provides music free of charge. A wide range of music is covered by Artists from all over Britain and some from abroad.
A typical English Country pub offering real ales, fine wines and traditional freshly prepared food.
Website: www.star-inn.com
The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire GU34 5RB   View Map

Little Pickles Markets - Fareham    Sunday 27th May 2012, 2.00pm-3.30pm
A children's Market with pre-loved tables for hire to sell baby/children's items.
From prams to maternity clothes, clothes to toys, DVDs to highchairs and much much more.
Come and see what bargains you can pick up!
If you would like to sell your pre-loved childrens clothes or toys, tables are for hire at £10.
We also have 5 business tables available at each market only £15.
For more information or to book a table please email: alison@littlepicklesmarkets.co.uk
Admission: £1 per adult, children free

Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 7LA.   View Map

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Farnham Classic & Vintage Car Show    Sunday 1st April 2012
Classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and ex-army vehicles and as autojumble.
Vehicle numbers will be limited due to the location of the static show in Central Car Park, Farnham.
Free entry - donations to The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice welcome
All vehicle owners wishing to particpate must register with Hermon Frost on 01252 320439
Event insurace kindly provided by the Three Counties Preservation Society.
This event is kindly organised in aid of the Hospice.
Phyllis Tuckwell online at www.pth.org.uk
Phone for Details: 01252 729446
Queens Avenue Playing Field, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2   View Map

Hampshire Farmers Market - Southsea    Sunday 18th March 2012, 9.00am to 2.00pm. At a Hampshire Farmers’ Market all produce being sold must have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, or processed within Hampshire or ten miles of the border. The producer, or someone directly involved with the production, must sell the produce themselves and no bought in produce is allowed. Details: 01420 588671
Website: www.localfoods.org.uk
Palmerston Road Precinct, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3QQ   View Map

The Secret Garden - Children's Theatre    Thursday 22nd March 2012, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Angel Exit Theatre presents a visually stunning interpretation of the classic, The Secret Garden, the story of a spoilt orphan named Mary Lennox, plucked from a vibrant India in 1899, and transplanted to a mysterious old house full of secrets, on the grey Yorkshire moors.
Mary is battling against her loneliness, and on her journey she encounters locked doors, a curious robin, hidden keys and strange cries down the corridor.
A mysterious tale that will keep you entranced, The Secret Garden‘s ensemble cast of five bring wonderful puppetry, haunting songs from an original soundtrack and a vibrant retelling of a unique story.
The performance is ideal for families, with children of ages 6 and up.
To find out about Angel Exit Theatre’s workshops, click the link to download their Workshops Information Pack (PDF): Secret Garden Workshops.
Link: www.angelexit.co.uk
There will be a Q&A session after this performance.
Tickets £14 (£12 concessions)
£35 family tickets (4 people), £9 schools with 1 teacher free
Phone for Details: 023 9264 9000
Theatre website: www.newtheatreroyal.com
New Theatre Royal, 22-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD   View Map

Lymington Charter Market    Saturday 17th March 2012 and Every Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm
The market is fairly typical for southern England, with stalls selling plants, food produce, general household goods, craft items and bric-a-brac.
For more information contact the Market Superintendent, Tel: 01590 676009
High Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9AP   View Map

Pre-School Skills Classes to help prepare your child for School    Classes take place during Term-time weekday afternoons, 1.15 - 2.45pm
The aim of Skills for School is to focus on teaching children the key skills that will help them to experience a smooth transition from their pre-school education to the wider school environment.
We provide fun and enjoyable structured activities that are planned carefully to focus on these key skills which are: language and communication, literacy with a focus on story telling and phonics and number & shape recognition.
We aim to make sure that children have the basic social, emotional, listening and concentration skills that they need in order to learn and thrive at school.
Children need to attend one session a week which lasts for 1 and a half hours (term time only).
Each session is £10. There are a maximum of 4 children per session.
We teach children the year before they start school and aim only to complement the existing pre-school education that they are having rather than trying to replace it.
We are based in the Winchester area; just a mile from the city centre. We are happy to teach children from both inside and outside of Winchester.
We hold an 'Introductory Open Day' at the beginning of September. This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet Sara and for the children to participate in a selection of activities that will form part of the curriculum during the academic year.
Please see website for more information: www.skillsforschool.com Phone for Details: 07989 294242
Winchester - Please contact us for full address   View Map

Strictly Showtime for Children    Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Alton and Basingstoke.
Weekly classes in singing, dance and drama for 4-12 year olds and the chance for the kids to appear in regular musical shows.
See www.strictlyshowtime.co.uk for details and your nearest venue or call 01420 88480 or 07875 764788
Various venues in Basingstoke and Alton   View Map

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Free Live Music    Friday 16th March 2012 and every Friday The Star Inn provides music free of Charge. A wide range of music is covered by Artists from all over Britain and some from abroad.
We also offer a traditional English menu along with various dishes from around the world as well as some of our very own. Karen's "Steak and Kidney pie" being one of the favourites for some of our regular diners.
Website: www.star-inn.com
The Star Inn, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire GU34 5RB   View Map

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The 21st Basingstoke Brownies    21st Basingstoke Brownies meet at Fort Hill Community School on Thursdays at 6.15pm.
Website: www.forthill.hants.sch.uk
Fort Hill Community School also offers a range of courses, activities and opportunities for the whole family to enjoy. These include Arts and Crafts, Health and Fitness, Dance, Yoga and Relaxation, Brownies and Adventure Ranger Corps, and a Childrens Party venue. Visit website for full details.
Fort Hill Community School, Kenilworth Road, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 8JQ
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New Milton Taekwondo Club    Wednesday Nights 7.00pm to 9.00pm at New Milton Health and Leisure.
W.T.F. Style Taekwondo Club. Established June 1988.
B.T.C. Registered instructors who are C.R.B. checked. We teach from 7 years upwards.
Website: www.nmtkd.co.uk
Phone for Details: 07934 469406
New Milton Health and Leisure, Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RR   View Map

Car Boot Sale - Basingstoke    Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 8.00am to 1.00pm.
All year round.
Sellers from 7.30am: £5 per vehicle.
Free Parking, toilets, refreshments.
Phone the Vyne Community Office: 01256 407037
Details on website: www.vyne.hants.sch.uk/community/Car Boot Info.pdf
The Vyne Community School, Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 5PB   View Map

Quit4life - FREE NHS Stop Smoking Service    Various times and days Monday to Saturdays, throughout Hampshire.
Want to Stop Smoking? Need more money for lifes little extras? Sick of being out in the rain on your own?
Quit4life, Hampshires local Stop Smoking service can help and support you to stop smoking.
Sessions are held throughout Hampshire in your local community.
Expert advisers, many ex smokers, will be able to advise and give you various types of Nicotine Replacement therapies or a tablet form of medication called Champix. These help stop the cravings and take the edge off of withdrawals.
You are entitled to 8 weeks of NRT for a one off fee of £7.10 or free if you are exempt from prescription charges.
Champix is recommended for 12 weeks and is on prescription.
Why not call today and find out where your local sessions are being held and start saving your hard earned cash and feel fitter and healthier for 2010.
Quitting has never been so EASY and CHEAP. Good Luck.
Phone for Details: 0845 602 4663 or text QUIT to 60123
Various local communities in Hampshire   View Map