What's On November 11-17

EVENTS

THURSDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

WALKS & TALKS: Sussex Family History Group – Bognor Regis/West Meads Centre; Monumental Inscriptions – Roy Winchester.

7.30pm; West Meads Hall, West Meads, Aldwick. (01243) 787087.

BOSHAM

EVENTS: Bosham Chidham and District Horticultural Society; annual general meeting. Members Evening Bosham Village Hall.

CHICHESTER

WALKS & TALKS: RSPB talk; illustrated talk by Edward Rowsell on Wildlife of Chichester Harbour. Entrance members £2/visitors £3. Wheelchair access. 7.30pm; The Newell Centre, Tozer Way. (01243) 262833.

FRIDAY

BOSHAM

EVENTS: Reiki Sharing Circle; 7-9pm; Hamblin House, Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 373746/www.qandzreiki.co.uk

CHICHESTER

COFFEE: Lymphoedema Support Group coffee morning; cake stall and raffle. Everyone is welcome and we hope to raise more awareness of the condition and of the help available to them. 10am-noon; Assembly Halls, North Street. (01243) 263336.

COMEDY: Belly Laughs Live; starring Jo Caulfield, and Milton Jones. MC Andre Vincent 7.30pm; Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk

SATURDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

EVENTS: West Sussex Guitar Festival Juniors Weekend; organised by West Sussex Guitar Club. All welcome 9am; Recital Hall, 46, Sudley Road. (01243) 866605, westsussexguitar.com

EVENTS: St. Wilfrid’s Centenary Celebration: church fair; country kitchen, tombola and raffle, bric-a-brac and other attractions. Pop in and have a cup of tea. 11am-3pm; St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, Ellasdale Road.

FISHBOURNE

EVENTS: The Apuldram Centre Winter Fair; Crafts, games and gifts. Come and buy your Christmas gifts 10am-1pm; Common Farm, Appledram Lane South.

HAYLING ISLAND

EVENTS: Introduction to Harbour Birds; From the warmth and dry of a classroom, learn about the birds in Chichester Harbour and why many thousands come to the harbour for the winter, and an opportunity to do some bird watching afterwards. Bring binoculars if you have them 10am; Education Room, Lifeboat Station. (01243) 512301 www.conservancy.co.uk

LITTLEHAMPTON

WALKS & TALKS: Littlehampton Local History Society; Ian Gledhill – Magnus Volk and his Railway or The History of the Train. Visitors welcome. Admission £2 2.30pm; The Friends’ Meeting House, Church Street. (01903) 776998.

ROWLANDS CASTLE

EVENTS: Saturday Craft Fair; Textiles, jewellery, picture framing, book binding, bags, felt, silk, pewter, ceramics, photography, candles, cards, patchwork, beads, glass, woodwork, quilting, flower arrangements, plants and furniture restoration. Approx 25 stalls. Refreshments available 10am-1pm; The Parish Hall, Links Lane.

SELSEY

BIG SCREEN SOCCER: An evening with the Chichester City Band; in aid of The Friends of The Selsey Medical Centre at Bunn Leisure Caravan Park. 7.30pm; The White Horse.

SUNDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

EVENTS: West Sussex Guitar Festival Juniors Weekend; organised by West Sussex Guitar Club. All welcome 9am; Recital Hall, 46, Sudley Road. (01243) 866605, westsussexguitar.com

ITCHENOR

EVENTS: Bird Watching by Boat; Solar powered boat trip enjoying the harbour and looking out for the birds that spend the winter in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. Booking essential 2pm; Harbour office. (01243) 513275.

MONDAY

HAVANT

WALKS & TALKS: Finding Angels In Your Tray; A series of talks, organised by Havant Complementary Health Group, aimed at promoting health awareness and self help for all and to raise funds for Cancerwise 10.30am; Langstone Conservative Club, Denvilles House, Emsworth Road. (023) 9264 1845.

TILLINGTON

WALKS & TALKS: Chichester District HeartSmart Walks; Petworth Park. A chance to enjoy the picturesque and peaceful countryside in and around Petworth Park. 1½-2 miles. 10.30am; Meet: New Lodges Gate, Midhurst Road (A272). (01243) 534589/[email protected]

WEDNESDAY

BOSHAM

EVENTS: Share and Exchange Support Group; A problem shared is a problem halved. Donations welcome 11am-12.30pm; Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 572109.

EVENTS: Healing and Encouragement; Trained therapists offer healing on a donation basis 1pm-2pm; Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 572109.

EVENTS: Health and Practitioners Support Group; Donations welcome 2pm-4pm; Bosham House, Main Road. (01243) 572109.

CHICHESTER

WALKS & TALKS: Harbour Creekies: The Rise and Fall of Emsworth Oysters; A talk given in the warmth and dry of our classroom by John Tweddell for the Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust on the history of the, once prosperous, oyster industry based in Emsworth. 10am; Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay. (01243) 512301, www.conservancy.co.uk

NORTH EMSWORTH

WALKS & TALKS: North Emsworth Walk to Health; A social walk aimed at all abilities and ages 10am; meet Bridge Road car park. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER

Until November 13: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Formed in Fibre and Fire; Ceramics & Peruvian

Textiles featuring the work of Maximo Laura. (01243) 779103.

November 12-14: Yacht Club: Art and photography exhibition; exhibition and sale of art inspired by Chichester Harbour; (01243) 512301 www.conservancy.co.uk

Until November 20: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Angela Whiteman; life studies with a jungle theme, and beachscapes inspired by the Wittering coastline. (01243) 779103.

Until November 20: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Peter Whiteman’s; latest ceramic creations. (01243) 779103.

Until November 20: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Aviskar; Discovery East meets West: Anglo-Indian and Russian contemporary art. (01243) 779103.

COSHAM

Until December 4: Coffee shop, B Level, Queen Alexandra Hospital: art exhibition featuring work by Joy Spencer and friends from Fareham Art Group. Organised by the League of Friends; (023) 9238 7284. HAVANT

Until November 14: Wordsouth Gallery, 11, The Pallant: Words Hand Made: Three Calligraphers; An exhibition of the art of the written word by Mary Noble, Jan Mehigan and Jan Pickett; wordsouth.org.uk

WALBERTON

Until November 17: Forge Gallery, The Street: Eight selected artists from Chichester Chichester Art Society; exhibit sculpture and paintings in various media. (01243) 554818.

MUSIC

THURSDAY

CHICHESTER

Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park: The Lark Rise Band; A concert of words, music, dance and song; (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk

Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park: Nocturne; The romantic life of Frédéric Chopin with Lucy Parham; (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk

SOUTHSEA

Kings Theatre, Albert Road: Mad About the Musicals with their brand-new 2010 show; (023) 9282 8282.

FRIDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

Recital Hall, 46, Sudley Road: Vincent Lindsey-Clark in concert; Organised by West Sussex Guitar Club. Visitors and new members welcome; (01243) 866605. Admission: £12 (members £8), full-time student half-price, under 18 free.; (01243) 866605/www.westsussexguitar.com

BRIGHTON

Komedia, (Downstairs), Gardner Street: Brighton Jazz Club; Stan Sulzmann’s Neon Quartet featuring Kit Downes £14/£12; www.brightonjazzclub.co.uk

CHICHESTER

The Guide Hall, Whyke Lane: The City Folk Club; All kinds of acoustic music shared in a singaround format. All welcome. Admission £2. (01243) 574021.

LAVANT

Memorial Hall: Cardy and Coke; Organised by Chichester Country Music Club; (01243) 527439, Tony Bleach, further details.

SOUTHSEA

Kings Theatre, Albert Road: Thank You For The Music; (023) 9282 8282.

SATURDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

The Railway, 49 London Road: Rachel Hawker and the Remedies; debut Bognor gig for this rocking indie band led by singer songwriter Rachel from Chichester. Free admission. (01243) 828015.

CHICHESTER

St Paul’s Church, Churchside: Night Music; The Renaissance Choir present an evening of scrunchy choral gems from across five centuries: Lauridsen; Whitacre; Palestrina; Reger; Glen Miller and more. With Karen Kingsley; (023) 9247 5259.

HAYLING ISLAND

West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road: Toby Lympyfoot; (023) 9246 3703.

MONDAY

HAYLING ISLAND

West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road: Jam Night; Equipment provided. Newcomers welcome to perform at the venue; (023) 9246 3703.

PETERSFIELD

The Studio@The Petersfield School, Cranford Road: Music@TPS: piano recital; TPS piano teacher Rupert Morgan presents a varied programme of music performed by his students; (01730) 234641, box office.

TUESDAY

PETERSFIELD

Upstairs @ Square Brewery, 7, The Square: Write Angle Poetry and Music Cabaret; featuring: comedian Mark Niel; plus Open Mic; 07834 316 040,