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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
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MAGNA MAZDA British Pedal Car Grand Prix
Sunday 11th July 2010
Crowds gather from 12.00pm
Race Starts a 2.00pm and runs for 2 hours, prize giving at 4.15pm
Closed streets of Ringwood, Hampshire (for sat nav use this postcode > BH24 1EY)
This amazing event is held on closed roads in the town centre of Ringwood, the two hour sprint race is something everyone should do at least once or a the very least come along as a spectator.
Crowds of over 10,000 stream in to Ringwood to experience the rasamatz, the enthusiastic commentary, the atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon’s madness with wacky races the unique British Pedal Car Grand Prix.
Four drivers are allowed per car and there are classes for juniors (under 16’s) and seniors.
The circuit is flat out for most of the way with just two corners of note during the 1.4km lap.
Phone for Details: 07891 336419
Website: www.britishpedalcargp.co.uk
Face book: http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Pedal-Car-Grand-Prix/267432200382
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149140974049&index=1
Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1EY
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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
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Hampshire Farmers Market - Southsea
Sunday 18th July 2010, 10.00am 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.farmersmarkets.net/listHampshire.htm
Palmerston Road Precinct, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3QQ
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Christmas Panto - Treasure Island
8th December 2010 to 1st January 2011, 10.00am-11.30am at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.
Come alongside as we raise our anchor and shiver our timbers in a swashbuckling
musical adventure for landlubbers both old and young.
With sweets, songs and the prettiest pirate girl ever to sail the seven seas, this new version will tie you in knots with suspense and send you out with a smile and sea shanty.
Phone for Details: 02392 649000
New Theatre Royal, 22-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD
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Highland Road Cemetery - Information Day and Tour
3rd Sunday of the month April to September 2010, 12 noon. Tour starts at 2.00pm
More than just a tour of Highland Road Cemetery.
On display from 12 noon the stories of hundreds of those buried here.
Eight VCs, 4 Royal Red Cross holders and many more.
Admission £3 per person.
Displays are free to read. All proceeds to Friends of Highland Road Cemetery to help preserve and protect this historic place.
Highland Road Cemetery, Highland Road, Southsea, Portsmouth
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The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch
Wednesday 30th June 2010, 1.30pm at New Theatre Royal.
Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper tends his light come rain or shine. Every day Mrs Grinling makes him a delicious lunch and sends it out across the sea to the lighthouse.
But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys the tasty food. Some greedy seagulls keep stealing his lunch!
Join Mr and Mrs Grinling and Hamish the cat as they learn that to triumph over adversity takes patience, ingenuity, perseverance and sometimes, mustard.
Phone for Details: 02392 649000
Website: www.newtheatreroyal.com
Tickets £5
New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD
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The New Forest Book Fair
Saturday 31st July 2010, 10.00am - 4.00pm
2010 sees the New Forest Book Fair at Lyndhurst on the last Saturday of every month except August. Ask to be on the mailing list for details of all fairs.
Hampshire's biggest antiquarian and second-hand book fair.
Quality books, ordnance and antiquarian maps, military books, children's literature, cars and motor racing, local interest publications, books by and about women, prints and ephemera.
Free admission, on main car park and wheelchair accessible.
Phone for Details: 023 80781927
Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hants SO43 7NY
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Free Live Music
Friday 9th July 2010 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
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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
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Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 9.30am to 1.00pm. £5 per vehicle. Toilets, refreshments.
The Vyne Community School, Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 5PB
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Milford Carnival 2010
Saturday 28th August 2010 at Milford on Sea.
Held on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Milford Carnival is popular with residents and visitors, with attractions on the village green and a procession of floats and entries led by the Carnival Queen and her attendants.
Prizes are awarded for the best entries in each class.
This year the theme will be Children's TV. shows which can include anything from Muffin the Mule to Waybuloo.
Also this year the Carnival Queen will be selected from one of Milford's elegant Grandmothers with her Grandchild as attendant.
See website for details: www.milfordcarnival.com
Milford on Sea
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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
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