What's On November 25

The online guide to events in Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and surrounding areas.

EVENTS

TODAY

CHICHESTER

EVENTS: Diabetes UK Chichester & District Voluntary Group; Social Evening 7.30pm; Diabetes Centre St. Richards Hospital.

HAYLING ISLAND

WALKS & TALKS: Sandy Point and Black Point Bird Watching; A stroll around Sandy Point Nature Reserve and Black Point with Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Rangers (tel 023 8040 2534) 10.30am; Sandy Point Nature Reserve. (01243) 512301 www.conservancy.co.uk

NORTH BERSTED

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WALKS & TALKS: Bognor Regis & District Horticultural Society; Marcus Dancer – Clematis. Members £1, Visitors £1.50. Non-members welcome 7.30pm; Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane. (01243) 264038.

TOMORROW

WALBERTON

FETES AND FAIRS: Walberton Village Hall, Christmas craft fair, 6pm–8pm, stalls, Christmas café in the small hall. Entrance free to buyers. See www.walbertonvillagehall.org or call 01243 543500

SATURDAY

ALDWICK

FETES AND FAIRS: West Mead Arts and Craft Club grand Christmas fair, 10am-midday, West Meads Community Centre, The Precinct, West Meads. Raffle, Christmas novelties made by members, patchwork, tombola, jewellery, decorations, cards, pictures, wood turning, books, puzzles, knitted goods. Admission 50p inc tea/coffee and cake

BOGNOR REGIS

COMEDY: Comedy Night; Presented by ROX Music & Arts featuring three of London’s up and coming comedians including The Legendary Flopsy Bunnies – stars of musical comedy (see YouTube)

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plus your compere – Billy Connearly! (Rox 2010 MC!). 7.30pm; The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Aldwick. (01243) 823137/[email protected]

FETES AND FAIRS: Bishop Tufnell Infant School, Bognor, Parents’ Association Christmas fair and market, raffle, tombolas, refreshments, children’s stalls and activities, Santa. 2pm-4pm.

FETES AND FAIRS: Bognor Regis Branch, British Sugarcraft Guild, Christmas sugarcraft fair, 1pm-4pm, Community Centre, Chalcraft Lane, Bognor. Sales tables of sugarcraft decorations, other crafts, children’s ‘have a go’ table, cake stall, raffle, refreshments, entrance 50p, donation from proceeds to Help For Heroes.

CHARLTON

WALKS & TALKS: RSPB Walk; Morning Bird Walk in Charlton Forest with Jim Bagley of the RSPB. 10am; Meet at Charlton cross roads, Map Ref SU888131. (01243) 262833

CHICHESTER

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FETES AND FAIRS: The 12th Chichester Scout Group Christmas fair, Scout Hut, Sherborne Road, Chichester, 2pm. Admission 30p, children free.

FETES AND FAIRS: St Pancras Church, The Square, Eastgate, Christmas craft fair, 10am-4pm, stalls, gifts, cake stall.

DANCING: Chichester C.M.C; Mac Bailey & Desperado from Midlands – Nice three-piece. £5, 8pm; North Mundham Hall.

FELPHAM

EVENTS: First Christmas Party Night; Beachcroft Hotel. (01243) 827142.

FUNTINGTON

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FETES AND FAIRS: Christmas craft fair with music, St Mary’s Church, Funtington, 10am-2pm, free entry, refreshments, activities for children. Contact Deborah Hughes, 01243 575818.

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. Booking essential, midday; Harbour Office. (01243) 513275.

NORTH MUNDHAM

DANCING: Mac Bailey and Desperado; Organised by Chichester Country Music Club 8pm; Village Hall. (01243) 527439, Tony Bleach, further details.

OVING

FETES AND FAIRS: Christmas fair in aid of Mount Noddy Animal Centre, Oving Village Jubilee Hall, 11am, stalls, refreshments, Santa visits at midday. Free admission but donations welcome for animals.

PAGHAM

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DANCING: Mulberries; The Mulberries present a barn dance with The Crooked Stove Pipe Band. Tickets in advance £7. Proceeds to local charities. Wheelchair access. 7.30pm; The Pagham Village Hall. (01243) 266779/263187.

WALBERTON

FETES AND FAIRS: Arundel and Barnham Lions Christmas fair, Jubilee Hall, Middleton, raising money for children with terminal illness (Starlight); stallholders, tombola, Father Christmas, hot food and drinks, 10am-3pm.

SUNDAY

BERSTED:

CAROLS AND CONCERTS: St Mary Magdalene Church, Bersted Street, Bognor, 4pm, Christingle.All Hallows Church, Woolbeding. Candlelit Advent Carols, 6pm.

OVING

FETES AND FAIRS: Christmas fair in aid of Mount Noddy Animal Centre, Oving Village Jubilee Hall, 11am, stalls, refreshments, Santa visits at midday. Free admission but donations welcome for animals.

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EVENTS: Santa Fun Run; Have you ever run around a racecourse dressed as Santa Claus? No?! Well now’s your chance! Come and join St Wilfrid’s Hospice for our fifth Santa Fun Run around the one-mile course. 11.30am; Fontwell Park. (01243) 755827.

CHICHESTER

WALKS & TALKS: C.O.G.S. (Chichester Organic Gardening Society); Sustainability & How It Affects Our School – Peter Johnson, Headmaster of award winning Birdham Primary School, will talk about development of their outdoor classroom. Open to all; £2 entrance for non members. 7.30pm; The Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St. Pancras. (01243) 778689.

TUESDAY

CHICHESTER

CLASSES: Gentle Yoga; Every Thursday. Small friendly class. 9.30am to 11am; Donnington Parish Hall, 01243 539090.

DANCING: Circle Dancing and International Folk Dancing; No partner needed and beginners welcome. 7.30pm; The Guilde Hall, Whyke Lane. (01243) 788833.

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WALKS & TALKS: Sussex Wildlife Trust Talk; illustrated talk by Peter Harris on The South Downs. Entrance £2. Visitors welcome. Wheelchair access. 7.30pm; Friends Meeting House, Priory Road. (01243) 262833.

WEDNESDAY

ALDWICK

WALKS & TALKS: Friends of West Park talk – Sylvia Endacott, Bognor local historian – West Park Through the Ages 7-8.30pm; The Waverley Pub, Marine Drive West.

BOGNOR REGIS

EVENTS: Christmas fete; Christmas goodies, cakes, presents, cards, wrap and tags etc all in aid of the day centre - coffee, tea and cakes also available. Come and meet us! 10am-noon; Chestnuts Day Centre, London Road.

EVENTS: Befrienders group for bereaved people, carers and anyone who feels lonely; All patients of West Meads Surgery welcome. noon-2pm; West Meads Surgery. (01243) 837 980.

HAYLING ISLAND

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EVENTS: Scarecrow Festival Awards Presentation; The Island’s shops and businesses join forces once more to create a light-hearted seasonal Christmas competition! The Hayling Island Window Spotting Competition. http://www.haylingsbest.co.uk

NORTH EMSWORTH

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

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER

Until December 4: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Lindsay Agostinelli, Marion Bruce, Michelle Green, Mary Mean and Jenny Stacy; Five of the best – folk art, textiles, silks and jewellery. (01243) 779103.

Until 04 Dec: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Ceramicus; Unique functional wares, porcelain, colourful glazes, raku and wood firing. (01243) 779103.

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Until December 4: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Terence Brooker; Fine Art Etchings, colour prints on themes of mythology and various other subjects.; (01243) 779103.

Until December 4: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: George Gascoigne; Coast to Coast – watercolours depicting coastal landscapes from Southern England to North Norfolk. (01243) 779103.

Until December 4: Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St Andrews Court: Linda Mills; Willow Sculpture – a selection of sculptures from willow grown in the Somerset Levels. (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.

MUSIC

TOMORROW

BOGNOR REGIS

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Seasons, Bognor Regis Town F.C. – Nyewood Lane: Folk on the Coast ; A Band Like Alice – Stonking Bluegrass. Entry £7 & £6. Tickets – e-mail [email protected] or call 07751 594285 www.folkonthecoast.co.uk

BOGNOR REGIS

The Family Tree, 1 Laburnham Grove: Louise; solo singer

BRIGHTON

Komedia, (Downstairs), Gardner Street: Brighton Jazz Club; Don Weller Quartet £14/12; www.brightonjazzclub.co.uk

EMSWORTH

Railway Inn, North Inn: The Sly Hardy Band; (01243) 372351.

SATURDAY

BOGNOR REGIS

Recital Hall, 46, Sudley Road: Tony Furtado Banjo & Slide Guitar Recital; organised by West Sussex Guitar Club. Visitors and new members welcome; (01243) 866605, westsussexguitar.com.

The Family Tree, 1 Laburnham Grove: Simon’s Karaoke

The Railway 49 London Road: The Move-Ons; Ever popular indie boys from Brighton rock their way through everything from Kings of Leon to their own new album material. Free admission. (01243) 828015.

HAYLING ISLAND

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West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road: Brent Hutchinson; (023) 9246 3703.

PAGHAM

Kings Beach Hotel: Steve Williams; guitar/vocals.

MONDAY

CHICHESTER

The Venue, Spur Road: Irish Night with Jimmy Buckley; Organised by Chichester Country Music Club;

Contact (01243) 527439, Tony Bleach, further details.

HAYLING ISLAND

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

WEDNESDAY

SELSEY

Tadds Wine Bar, High Street: Open Mic night.

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