Fun for all the family this summer

This summer The Point, Eastleigh and The Berry Theatre in Hedge End are bringing audiences a range of vibrant creative experiences and activities, spilling out from their buildings and into the Borough.

Free 3km guided walks to spend time in nature in a safe and friendly environment. Book online:itchenvalley. co.uk/whats-on

Lakeside

Tuesday 6 & 20 June; 4 & 18 July • 1pm

Itchen Valley Country Park

Thursday 8 & 22 June; 6 & 20 July • 10am

Bursledon

Wednesday 14 June & 5 July • 10.30am

10 & 11 June

10.30am - 4.45pm

The much-loved Unwrapped Festival is back and more joyful and colourful than ever, offering a weekend of free live pop-up surprises on Saturday 10 June at Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh and Sunday 11 June at Greta Park, Hedge End. This family-friendly event offers an exciting line-up of outdoor theatre, music and dance, as well as a feast of market stalls and festival fun.

Find out more: thepointeastleigh.co.uk /eastleighunwrapped

The Berry Theatre provides all the laughs this summer with the chance to see some of the most talked-about new comedians on the circuit like, Sara Barron and Pierre Novellie before they head up north in their Edinburgh Comedy Warm-ups (17 and 24 June) and the return of the monthly Comedy Network (from 7 July). The Point also offers a host of inspiring indoor performances, with Rambert School Showcase (Friday 16 June) and An Evening of Hampshire Youth Dance Company (Friday 21 July), both showcasing the incredible dance talent of the next generation.

A host of creative and live experiences can be enjoyed outdoors as The Point’s Live at the Park programme returns, with new locations in Eastleigh and for the very first time this year, performances in Hedge End.

Bad Dad – Sunday 4 June (Itchen Valley Country Park) and Thursday 24 August (Norman Rodaway Sports Ground, Hedge End). A warm-hearted tale following a father-son relationship, based on the popular book by David Walliams.

Wednesday 21 June & 12 July • 10.30am

Hamble

Hound Wednesday 28 June & 19 July • 10.30am

The Point’s Summer Social promises its usual mix of live music, performance and family activities to be enjoyed on the venue’s Garden Stage, a sunny spot overlooking the park. Highlights include a funny and interactive retelling of Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking (17 June), an evening of drag, music and a touch of LGBTQ+ magic with the Family Drag Show (24 June) and Sounds of Summer, where you’re invited to enjoy a line-up of live music and summery playlists whilst enjoying a sunset drink (Friday and Saturday evenings from 30 June to 29 July).

Peter Pan – Friday 11 August (Itchen Valley Country Park). Let your imaginations soar at this slapstick, threehanded retelling of JM Barrie’s classic.

Sense and Sensibility – Thursday 17 August (Norman Rodaway Sports Ground, Hedge End). If you’re eager to partake in the ups and downs of Regency romance, don your finery for this open-air adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel.

The Jabberwocky and Other Nonsense – Sunday 28 August (Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh). A hilarious new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous poem.

Places Leisure Eastleigh community programme

Did you know Places Leisure Eastleigh are not just a GYM, CLASSES & SWIM... They offer bespoke community programmes ensuring their facilities are accessible to all, and promoting fitness and wellbeing to all ages in the local community. From the popular parent and baby classes, family sessions and Forever Active - they have it all.

Parent and Baby Postnatal Fitness sessions: Sessions cost just £3.40 each

Monday - Parent and Baby Group Cycling • 11am

Tuesday - Buggy Workout • 11.15am Postnatal Fitness Pilates •1.30pm

Wednesday - Parent and Baby Group Cycling • 11am Parent and Baby Legs, Bums and Tums • 1.30pm

Thursday - Buggy Workout • 10am

Friday - Parent and Baby Group Cycling • 11am

Parent and Baby at Places Leisure Eastleigh

Family Fitness sessions

Suitable for the whole family at just £3.40 (per family)

Monday - Family Zumba • 4.30pm Family Fitness Yoga • 5pm

Wednesday - Family Circuits • 4.30pm

Forever Active

Just £5.15 per session

Why not try a new activity, have fun and keep physically active with Forever Active

Monday (9am - 12noon)

Including a 9am - 10am Group fitness session, badminton, short tennis, squash, racquet ball and table tennis

Friday (8.30am - 12noon)

Including a 8.30am - 9.30am Group fitness session, badminton, short tennis, squash, racquet ball and table tennis.

Swimming available Monday 9am - 12noon and Friday 9.30am - 11.30am

For more information on all programmes please visit placesleisure.org/ centres/places-leisure-eastleigh/ or call 023 8068 4800