April - September

Hamble Valley Guided Walk Summer Season

Weekends.

Popular free guided walks to discover the heritage and famous connecitons of villages and parishes within the Hamble Valley.
Call 023 8068 3340 to receive a copy of the programme or visit www.hamblevalleyheritage.co.uk

Monday 20th July – Friday 4th September

Summer Wildlife Trail at Royal Victoria Country Park

Follow a self-guided trail around the site and discover more about the park’s rich wildlife.
Time:- Available 10.00am – 4.00pm
Meet:- Collect trail sheet from the Heritage Visitor Centre
Age:- up to 11 yr olds
Cost:- £1 per trail

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA
Tel:-023 8045 6246

Web:- www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp

Monday 20th July – Friday 28th August

Summer Holiday Fun on the Farm

Manor Farm Country Park

Enjoy a great day out this summer with a host of farm activities for children. Go ‘back to school’ with a Victorian school lesson; join the farmer for a daily interactive farmyard walk; meet the farm animals; watch the cows being milked; get creative with children’s arts and crafts activities in the farmhouse (weekdays only) and more!
Time:- 10.00am – 5.00pm
Meet:- Manor Farm
Age:- All ages
Booking:- Non essential
Cost:- Normal farm admission charge. Small additional charge for children’s craft activity.Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Tuesday 21 July

CHARITY QUIZ & CURRY NIGHT in aid of the Parkinson’s Disease Society

7.30pm for 8pm prompt start

Test your knowledge at the Concorde Club!
1st prize – Magnum of Champagne per team member
2nd prize – Bottle of Champagne per team member

£10 per person (includes curry served in the interval – alternative available for non curry eaters & vegetarians)
Max 6 per team
To book your team in call 023 8061 3989
Payment required in advance
Non members welcome to this event. Over 18s only
For further information please visit www.theconcordeclub.com

Wednesday 22nd July

KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS at The Concorde Club

King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys present a breathtaking mix of 1940s Kansas City jazz and blues in a truly exhilarating, swinging, non-stop live performance. Looking like they just stepped straight out of a 1940s black and white movie, this inimitable six-piece delivers a shot of pure and authentic jazz and blues from a bygone era, when swing was King.
'easily the best Rhythm & Blues Band on the planet!' Blues & Rhythm magazine
'the hardest act to follow since the parting of the Red Sea' Paul Jones, Radio 2
Venue: The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HQ
Time, 9pm

Thursday 23rd July

Fairy Lights and Monster Lanterns at Eastleigh Museum

10 – 2.30 last admission
Come and create your own style lantern for summer evenings outside. Try making a pretty light or a scary lantern!

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July

Hide with a Guide and London Camera Exchange at Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre   

Join an experienced birdwatcher and find out more about the birds visiting the Nature Reserve at this time of the year.  You can use a telescope, find out about bird identification and wildlife in general, as well as the management of the Nature Reserve.
London Camera Exchange offers an extensive range of binoculars, cameras and telescopes – with experienced staff on hand to advise you on the best optics to suit your needs.
Time:-10.30am – 12noon or 2.00pm – 3.30pm for Hide with a Guide 9.30am – 5.00pm for London Camera Exchange.
Meet:-Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre
Age:-Something for every one           
Booking:-Not necessary
Cost:-Free but normal admission rates to the Reserve apply

Titchfield Haven Visiotor Centre, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fereham, Hamshire, PO14 3JT
Tel: 01329 662145 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/titchfield

Sunday 26th July

Moth Night at Royal Victoria Country Park

Join a local naturalist, to discover some of our beautiful night-time insects which visit the park with names such as stunning oak woodland moth and elephant hawkmoth.  Also learn more about how to record moths in your own garden.  Please bring a torch.
Time:- 8.00pm till late
Meet:- Outside Cedar Tea Rooms

Age:- Something for everyone

Booking:- Essential. 
Cost:- £2

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA
Tel:-023 8045 6246

Web:- www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp

Wednesday 29th July
Butterfly Feeders at Itchen Valley Country Park

As part of the BBC Breathing Places & CBeebies Green Balloon Club Week we are making butterfly feeders to encourage the butterflies into your garden. There will be lots of resources from the BBC as well.
Any time between 10.30am to 12.30pm
FREE

Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End
Tel: 023 8046 6091
Web: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ebc-1477

Wednesday 29th July

BACK TO BASIE BIG BAND at The Concorde Club

Directed by trumpet player Paul Lacey, the orchestra features top London musicians and jazz soloists all dedicated to playing the music of Count Basie. The band captures the sound and spirit of the legendary ‘Swingin’ Machine’

Venue: The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HQ
Time 9pm

Thursday 30 July

Folklore at Eastleigh Museum

10 – 2.30 last admission

Come and create your favourite characters from English folklore. Make a Green Man or Jack Frost mask, or a fairy wand or troll.

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF
Tel: 0845 603 5635
Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Thursday 30 July

Family Fun Day

Royal Victoria Country Park

Join the rangers for a morning of action packed fun and games for all the family. Bring along a picnic and make a day of it. 10am - 12pm. Meet outside the Cedars Tea Room. FREE. Normal parking charges apply. An adult must accompany all children.

Cost: free entry – normal parking charges apply10.00am.

www3.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-countryside/rvcp.htm

Friday 31st July
Sunny Smiles at Itchen Valley Country Park

Friday morning craft during the Summer Holidays
Come along and get sticky and messy making crafty items
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost £1.00

Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End
Tel: 023 8046 6091
Web: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ebc-1477

Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August

Rabbit & Guinea Pig Care at Manor Farm Country Park

Pick up tips for caring for your pet rabbit, guinea pig or similar small animal at these free farmyard advice sessions. (Please do not bring your pet with you.)
Time:- 3.00pm
Meet:- Manor Farm Farmyard
Age:- All ages
Booking:- Non essential
Cost:- Normal farm admission charge

Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Wednesday 5th August

Fabulous Fish

Lakeside Country Park

Come and make a fish with colorful, shiny scales.
Any time between 1.00pm and 3.00pm
Cost £1.30 per fish

Six specialist musicians - five voices - thirteen instruments!
For their debut at The Concorde Club, Lancashire-based jazz sextet, The Swing Commanders, promise an evening of classic Swing and so much more - with a wide repertoire of memorable music from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Led by Hampshire’s ‘King of the Swingers’, Peter Riley, in only two years the current vibrant, young line-up of five voices, six specialist musicians & thirteen instruments first emerged as a top attraction on the Country scene, with such standards as ‘Sixteen Tons’ and ‘Orange Blossom Special’, before laying claim to the title of Europe’s best Western Swing band, following successful tours of Holland and Texas in 2008, where their acclaimed televised rendition of such classics as ‘Rose of San Antone’ and ‘Big Balls in Cowtown’ celebrated all that was great in the rockabilly style of Texas Swing.
However, the skills of jazz percussionist, Mark Warburton and British mandolin champion, multi-instrumentalist Simon Brady, ensure that Latin rhythms have been successfully introduced, even venturing ‘South of the Border’ as far afield as Hawaii for the famous war chant.

Whatever your musical taste from the golden era of Swing, you will find something to relish from this hugely talented, high-energy sextet that is emerging as the Swing sensation of 2009.  In their own unique style, The Swing Commanders guarantee over two hours of musical excellence in the finest traditions of The Concorde Club.

Venue: The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HQ
Dates: , 9pm

Thursday 6th August
Nitpicking! at Eastleigh Museum

10 – 2.30 last admission

Bust some nit myths and make a model to take home

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Friday 7th August
Buzzy Bees at Itchen Valley Country Park

Friday morning craft during the Summer Holidays
Come along and get sticky and messy making crafty items
10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost £1.00

Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End
Tel: 023 8046 6091
Web: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ebc-1477

Fridays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August 

The Big Bug Hunt at Manor Farm Country Park

Join a Countryside Ranger for a minibeast safari in search of the varied bugs, beetles and butterflies to be found in the park.
Time:- 11.00am
Meet:- Toplands car park
Age:- 7+
Booking:- Essential
Cost:- Adults £2.00  Children £1.00

Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Saturday 8th August

Bird Ringing

Join the Reserve’s team of ringers at the ringing station soon after dawn.  This is a rare opportunity to observe at close quarters some of the many small migrant birds that pass through the Reserve at this time of year, en route to their African winter quarters.  (An alternative date may be given if the weather is inclement)
Time:-6.00am – 9.00am
Meet:-Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre. 
Age:- Over 16 years
Booking:-Essential as places are limited
Cost:-£7.50 per adult

Titchfield Haven Visiotor Centre, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fereham, Hamshire, PO14 3JT
Tel: 01329 662145 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/titchfield

Sunday 9th & Sunday 23rd August

When Pooh Met Piglet at Manor Farm Country Park

Bring your favourite Teddy or soft toy along to Manor Farm for a day of fun on the farm, including the chance to meet our latest litter of piglets.
Time:- 10.00am – 5.00pm
Meet:- Manor Farm
Age:- All ages
Booking:- Non essential
Cost:- Normal farm admission charge

Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Wednesday 12th August

Family Fun day
Westwood Woodland Park

Come along for a family fun packed morning including a short walk through Westwood Woodland Park, games and activities, ending at the picnic site where if you wish you can enjoy your lunch. (lunch not provided)
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: Free
Meeting point: Weston Adventure playground.

Wednesday 12 August

THE VIC ASH / SIMON SPILLETT QUINTET at The Concorde Club

2010 marks a very special double anniversary in British Jazz   Veteran clarinettist and tenor saxophonist Vic Ash will be celebrating both his 80th birthday and 60 years in the music business.  

To commemorate this special event, Vic and fellow tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett have teamed up to present a new quintet featuring pianist John Critchinson, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Martin Drew  

Vic Ash's career has seen him playing for twenty five years with Frank Sinatra, touring with Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck, recording with Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth, Clark Terry, Bob Brookmeyer and Tony Bennett and many, many more, as well as twenty years in the BBC Big Band.  
Simon Spillett has a unique connection to Vic, having studied with him for two years prior to winning the BBC Jazz Award for Rising Star in 2007. He has recorded two best selling albums, 'Sienna Red' and 'Introducing' for Alan Barnes Woodville Records and has secured a solid reputation across the UK Club and Festival Circuit.  

The quintet's repertoire consists of jazz standards, including those associated with some of the many great performers Vic has worked with and adding a unique historical glimpse into his lengthy career, Vic will also add reminiscences and anecdotes.

Venue: The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HQ
Time:9pm

Thursday 13th August
Marine Mobiles at
Itchen Valley Country Park

Its Marine Week so come along and make a mobile to take home
1.00pm to 3.30pm
Cost £1.00

Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End
Tel: 023 8046 6091
Web: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ebc-1477

10 – 2.30 last admission
Come and have a go at past craft day activities.
See which ones you missed out on the first time round.

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Friday 14th August

Mothing Night at Titchfield Haven Visiotor Centre,

Over 500 species of moth have been found locally.  These underrated insects are spectacular close up.  See for yourself as we check last night’s catch and set up the special trap for this evening.  (An alternative date may be given is the weather is inclement)  (Refreshments provided).
Time:-7.00pm – 9.00pm
Meet:-Wildlife Garden at Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre.  (Alternative date may be given if the weather is inclement)
Age:-Over 6 years
Booking:-Essential as places are limited
Cost:-£4.50 per adult; £2.25 per accompanied child.

Titchfield Haven Visiotor Centre, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fereham, Hamshire, PO14 3JT
Tel: 01329 662145 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/titchfield

Sunday 16th August

Go Green Gang – Beach Scavenger Hunt at Royal Victoria Country Park

Discover the rich variety of shore wildlife with a host of fun activities along the shore
Time:-10.00am – 12.00pm
Meet:-Acorns Education Facility, Royal Victoria Country Park

Age:-8 years and above

Booking:-Essential

Cost:- £2 per person

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA
Tel:-023 8045 6246

Web:- www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp

Sunday 16th August 

Park Explorer Walk at Manor Farm Country Park

A leisurely guided walk to discover the hidden delights of the park, including its rich variety of wildlife. 
Time:- 11.00am
Meet:- Toplands car park
Age:- 7+
Booking:- Essential
Cost:- Adults £2.00  Children £1.00

Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Tuesday 18th August

Festival of British Archaeology - Facing the Past at Eastleigh Museum

Join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology, have a go at facial reconstruction and help identify underwater finds.
10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Tuesday 18 August
Totally Totems at Westbury Manor Museum

10:00am
Be inspired by our myth and legend exhibition to make your own mini totem pole. FREE! Just drop in. Please note: children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Westbury Manor Museum

Tel: 01329 824895

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/westbury-manor-museum

Thursday 20th August
Trains at Eastleigh Museum

10 – 2.30 last admission

Full steam ahead with this crafty train activity

All activities are free of charge but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Wednesday 26th August

Bats in the Belfry at Manor Farm Country Park

An evening talk and walk presented by Hampshire Bat Group. An introductory slideshow will be followed at dusk with a walk through the farm to the churchyard, where we hope to see bats emerging from their daytime roosts.
Time:- 7.45pm
Meet:- Manor Farm Reception
Age:- 7+
Booking:- Essential
Cost:- Adults £3.50    Children £3.00    

Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Tel: 01489 787055 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Thursday 27th August
Crowns and Coronets at Eastleigh Museum

10 – 2.30 last admission
Make a Henry VIII or Anne Boleyn mask, or your own crown or tiara.

Eastleigh Museum, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LF

Tel: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum

Thursday 27th August

Mid Week Hide with a Guide at Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre

Join an experienced birdwatcher and find out more about the birds visiting the Nature Reserve.
Time:-10.30am – 12noon or 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Meet:- Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre
Age:- Something for everyone           
Booking:-Not necessary
Cost:-Free but normal admission rates to the Reserve apply

Titchfield Haven Visiotor Centre, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fereham, Hamshire, PO14 3JT
Tel: 01329 662145 Web: www.hants.gov.uk/titchfield

Saturday 29th August

Seashore Safari at Royal Victoria Country Park

Seashore Safari

Join the rangers and discover the amazing wildlife on our shoreline on a guided walk along the seafront.
Time:- 10.00am-12.00pm
Meet:- Outside the Heritage Visitor Centre.

Age:- Something for everyone

Booking:- Essential
Cost:-  £2 per person

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA
Tel:-023 8045 6246

Web:- www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp

Wednesday 19 August

JIVIN’ MISS DAISY at The Concorde Club

The dynamic swing band, featuring the best of London's young swing jazz musicians – A great 9 piece jazz band!

Jivin' Miss Daisy play authentic arrangements from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson and Charlie Barnet as well as arrangements specially written by bandleader Simon Thorpe. With musicians hot-foot from playing with acts like Jools Holland, Stacey Kent, Bryan Ferry and Ray Gelato's Giants, this really is an all-star band.

Venue: The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HQ
Time 9pm

Tuesday 01 September

Weaving with Nature Bursledon Windmill

Weave a belt or make a basket from reed mace. Family and children activity. Aged 4 and upwards. Booking essential as limited spaces. No unaccompanied children. Small charge for child taking part. 1pm - 3pm.
Cost: £2.50 per child taking part
Venue: Bursledon Windmill
Telephone: 0845 603 5635

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/windmill

Sunday 13th September

Food for free at Royal Victoria Country Park

Take a walk through the bountiful larder that is Westwood finding out what nature provides us for free! Suitable for all the family.
Time: 1pm-3pm
13th September
Cost: £2 per person
Meeting point: Weston shore car park
Booking: Yes

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA
Tel:-023 8045 6246

Web:- www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp

Friday 25th September
PhotoTrek at Itchen Valley Country Park

Would you like to take better photographs?  Come and learn photographic techniques in the delightful setting of the Itchen Valley Country Park with two professional photographers, Ian Badley and Barry Whitcher. Bring your own camera – suitable for beginners and those learning the art of photography. Go to the website http://www.photonewforest.com/ for more info and to request a booking form.
Walk length: 2.5 miles approximately
9.30am to 4.30pm
£75.00

Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End
Tel: 023 8046 6091
Web: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ebc-1477

Saturday 17 October
Family History day at Westbury Manor Museum

10:00am
Join people from Hampshire Record Office, Portsmouth Record office, Portsmouth Local Studies Library, Fareham Library, Gosport Library Hampshire Genealogy Society, Fareham Local History Group, and the Staunton Park Genealogy Group to find out about your family history. These groups will be right here at Westbury Manor for this fantastic event organised by the Staunton Park Genealogy Group. FREE! Just drop in.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Westbury Manor Museum

Tel: 01329 824895

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/westbury-manor-museum

Saturday 24 October
Children s Woodcarving Workshop at Westbury Manor Museum

10:30am
A rare chance for children to try their hand at woodcarving with tuition from an expert and inspiration from the wonderful pieces on display. Learn about the tools and how to handle them before creating your very own wood carving to keep. Cost: £2. Booking essential as places limited to 8 children per session. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Call Westbury Manor Museum to book on 01329 822063. Morning and Afternoon sessions.
Cost: £2.00
Venue: Westbury Manor Museum

Tel: 01329 824895

Web: www.hants.gov.uk/westbury-manor-museum