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Elizabeth Blackadder: From the Artist’s Studio
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder is one of our greatest artists: the first woman to be elected both to the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy, she was given the prestigious title of Her Majesty’s Painter and Limner in Scotland in 2001.
Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery
Market Place
Basingstoke
Today to Sat 27 Apr, Tue 30 Apr to Sat 4 May, Tue 7 May to Sat 11 May, Tue 14 May to Sat 18 May, Tue 21 May to Sat 25 May
4 Networking Horndean launch
Are you booked into the launch of 4 NETWORKING HORNDEAN BREAKFAST ?
If not, reserve your place ASAP, it’s going to be a busy one!
We are really excited to invite you to the launch of 4 Networking Horndean at our new venue, The Red Lion on Thursday 25th April 8.00am - 10.
The Red Lion,
2 Havant Rd
Horndean
Waterlooville
Today
Foxbury - Foxbury Forest School
Nature-inspired learning through play. Take part in fun activities, including den building, wild art, green woodwork skills, outdoor cookery and more.
Foxbury, Blackhill Road, East Wellow, Burgate Manor, Romsey
Today
BP Portrait Award
The BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world. The award is aimed at encouraging artists of all ages to focus upon and develop the theme of portraiture in their work and this year’s exhibition has 48 exceptional entries.
Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester
Today to Sun 26 May
The Artist
Welcome to our interactive art gallery where each painting is a world waiting to be explored. Our Artists are here to show you around. Step inside their works of art as paintings spring to life through interactive projection, light and sound.
Minghella Studio, New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk Portsmouth
Today
The Vyne - Young Environmentalist Award
Through a series of outdoor activities, families can learn about and look after nature. Among other tasks, measure bug biodiversity, see how camouflage works and map the audible landscape of The Vyne. Pick up an activity booklet from Visitor Reception and complete the activities.
The Vyne, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke,
Today to Sun 2 Jun
theatre tour dates 2019
THEATRE TOUR DATES 2019
Discover the history of the Old Beneficial School on one of Groundlings’ historical tours.
Explore the truth surrounding Charles Dickens’ birth and learn of former pupil Sir Henry Ayers, the man who became a rock in the middle of Australia.
Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth
Today
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias – Lyndhurst Drama & Musical Society – 25/26/27 April 2019
Steel Magnolias is set in 1980’s Louisiana and centres around a beauty salon in a little town called Chinquapin. ‘Anyone who is anyone’ locally uses the salon and it is a hub for gossip, intrigue and networking.
The Vernon Theatre, Sandy Lane,Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Today to Sat 27 Apr
4Networking breakfast meeting launch
LAUNCH network meeting
If you want to make new business connections in a relaxed and friendly environment, this meeting is for you.
There will be special one time offers for visitors and lapsed 4N members, so definitely not to be missed. Everyone is very welcome.
The Red Lion
2 Havant Road
Horndean
Today
Green Gosport: Photography Competition
To mark the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition being shown in Gosport for the first time, IGPOTY and Hampshire Cultural Trust have teamed up to offer a new free to enter special photographic competition.
Gosport Gallery
Walpole Road
Gosport
Today to Wed 1 May
Fireside chat with Matt Macri-Waller : CEO and Founder of Benefex
We’re delighted to be joined this month by Matt Macri-Waller Founder and CEO of Benefex.
With over 15 years experience as an Investor, Founder and CEO, Matt will be sharing his wealth of knowledge on building amazing companies, great employee experiences and engaging cultures.
REGUS OFFICES CUMBERLAND PLACE, CUMBERLAND HOUSE GROSVENOR SQUARE SOUTHAMPTON
Today
Four Seasons Art Spring Exhibition
Four Seasons Art is a group of artists headed by Marianna Kneller, Fellow and Founder Member of the Society of Botanical Artists. They have held a spring exhibition at Exbury Gardens since 2005.
Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens, Summer Lane, Exbury, Southampton
Today to Wed 29 May
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt Portsmouth
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt
BEST WESTERN ROYAL BEACH HOTEL - Portsmouth
Friday 3rd May - 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00 - Available online www.psychicmediumnikkikitt.co.uk
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
St Helens Parade Portsmouth
Fri 26 Apr 19
Hartley Wintney Country Market - Fridays 08:30-11:00am
Hartley Wintney Country Market is a cooperative social enterprise selling local home-made sweet and Savoury dishes, home-grown seasonable vegetables and hand crafted unique goods.
WI Hall, Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hook
Fri 26 Apr, Fri 3 May
Circus Extreme
We are offering a 2 for 1 deal, any seat, any day. Call the box office in advance 0203753970 ans quote “EXTREME241’ to receive the deal
THIS YEAR a new death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK as part of it’s European tour.
Herbert Ave,
Mayflower park
Fri 26 Apr 19 to Mon 6 May
The Stevie Wonder Experience
The Stevie Wonder Experience + special guests. Artists performing: The Stevie Wonder Experience.: Tickets avaiable.
Engine Rooms, Southampton
Fri 26 Apr 19
The Drystones
The Drystones are two twenty one year olds from Somerset playing a lively mix of their own interpretations of traditional folk tunes and original compositions. Very accomplished on violin, guitar and whistle, at Glastonbury Festival 2013 they were Steve Lamacq’s "recommendation of the day".
The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire
Fri 26 Apr 19
Romsey Country Market
For more than 90 years a network of about 300 Country Markets across England, Wales and the Channel Islands has been selling homemade baked goods, preserves, garden-grown fruit and vegetables, plants and handmade crafts.
RomseyTown Hall, Market Place, Romsey
Fri 26 Apr
Mini Professors
Mini Professors science classes have been written specially for pre-school age children. At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school age children to the wondrous world of science. We want to show children how science is all around us in everything we do and in everyday objects.
Basingstoke Discovery Centre Mon and Thurs and Hatch Warren Community Centre Fri.
Fri 26 Apr 19
Key Lime Pi at The Lounge Bar, Alton
Louise Parker, a local lady who works annually with the Building Blitz held in July is hosting a fundraiser at The Lounge Bar, the purpose of it being to raise money for Mellon Educate (www.melloneducate.com), a charity which builds schools in Cape Town’s townships.
The Lounge Bar c/o Alton Community Centre
Amery St
Fri 26 Apr 19
Follow the Seagulls Charity Trek - Cowes 2019
50 Miles. 2 Days, On Foot - The Trek for brain tumour support.
Follow the Seagulls is a long distance charity walk to help people beat brain cancer.
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
Moore Blatch - Open Garden for NGS
Situated behind this elegant Georgian town house lies a surprising s-facing walled garden of 1 acre. From the raised terrace, enjoy the long vista across the croquet lawn to mature gardens beyond with glimpses of the Isle of Wight.
Moore Blatch, Lymington
Sat 27 Apr 19
Mayfield Nurseries Spring Fayre
Step into Spring with Mayfield Nurseries Spring Fayre. We will have live music, a BBQ and refreshments, children’s miniature garden activity, a plant raffle and of course its the perfect time to stock up on your spring plants.
Mayfield Nurseries Mayfield Park, Weston Lane, Southampton
Sat 27 Apr 19
Hundred Watt Club - An evening of Burlesque & cabaret in Aldershot
Step back in time to the 1800s and let Hundred Watt Club take you on a heady trip into the parlours and sideshows of the glorious Victorian era!
West End Centre, Queen’s Road, Aldershot
Sat 27 Apr 19
Quiz Night ~ in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.
An event run by the local Fundraising Team in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Ticket includes a Ploughman’s meal. BYO alcoholic drinks.
Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Road, PORTCHESTER
Sat 27 Apr 19