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Solent East 45,000 parents reading across South East

4 News & Views

Local news for you and your family, plus make a wintery ice

sculpture!

9 Let them fight their own battles

Are you forever rushing into school

to talk to your child’s teacher?

Hampshire, Isle of Wight & West Sussex

Image by Lorraine Morgan Photography 154 Kingston Rd Portsmouth, PO2 7PD 023 9269 6633 On the cover: Cynas

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10 Christmas shopping Two of our favourite areas to go

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14 Pantos & shows! Listing local pantomimes

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15 What’s On Listing all the best family

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Families News Rusalka Swim School Horndean Rusalka Swim School is an independent private swimming school offering the finest levels of swimming tuition to babies and children throughout southern Hampshire. They often teach nervous adults too! Operating from their own modern, warm, indoor swimming pool complexes in Horndean, they are the only swimming school in Hampshire to be awarded ASA 'Aquamark' Centre of Excellence status in 2010. The school's owner, Yulia Parker, was also voted the UK's Swimming Teacher of the Year 2007/2008 and in 2011 they were one of the top three swim schools in the UK.

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At Rusalka you not only have the benefit of a maximum of just five children per class but this extends to just five children in the whole pool at any one time. Their second new learner pool complex opens in November 2013 bookings are being taken now. To book a place or speak to Rusalka Swim School call 02392 594449 www.rusalkaswim.com

ALL children aged 5 - 10 years old are invited to Portsmouth’s “Best Christmas Party Ever!” on Saturday 23rd November 2013. The event will be held at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, 2 – 4.30pm and tickets cost £3.50 per child. Ticket includes a Christmas Party tea, dancing competition (by KaleiDISCOpes), Bouncy Castle and Party Bags from Santa. There will be football – beat the elf, Santa’s Grotto, an arts and crafts corner sponsored by HOBBYCRAFT, Christmas Cakes Stall, Christmas Fancy Dress and Photo Competition. The event will be opened by Penny Mordaunt, Conservative MP for Portsmouth North and is in aid of Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire and Wessex Cancer Trust. To book go to www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk/ events. Tickets for this event are also available from The Mountbatten Centre reception. Call to book tickets direct on

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The All Woman Show The Christmas Shopping & Indulgence Show is returning Sunday 1st December 10.30 am - 4.00 pm. Shop in comfort and enjoy all the trimmings of The All Woman Show with a festive twist plus the added bonus of free parking. The event aims to support local small businesses and to provide visitors with an opportunity to find services and products that they are unable to find on the high street. There are demonstrations and music throughout the day and the show is supporting the local children’s and young adults’ hospices, Naomi House and Jacksplace. Tickets are just £3.00 if bought in advance and are available from www.allwomanshow.com or can be purchased on the day. There are concessions for the Over 60’s and Under 13’s and Under 5’s go free. Included within the price, Norton Park Hotel are offering the a free mini makeover on the day (subject to availability), 25% off any January Spa Day, Jessica File & Polish on the day for just £5, Free VIP one day pass with every ticket. Plus join up to their Leisure Club on the day of the show and you will receive free membership until 31 January 2014 (subject to terms & conditions). A great value two course meal and combined entrance ticket is also available. Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3NB (near Winchester)

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LinkedUp Fundraising is run locally in Port smouth and raises funds for charities by holding grea t events whe re a surpluses go to a chosen ch ll arity. All you have to do to supp ort LinkedUp Fu ndraising’s ch a ri ties is to buy a ti cket, go to a n event and ha ve a good time!

Make a child’s Christmas magical with an NSPCC Letter from Santa Every festive season, children across Hampshire write to Santa in the hope that he’ll visit on Christmas Eve with a sackful of presents and Rudolph in tow. Imagine their surprise if they were to receive a reply from the man himself – For a suggested donation of £5 to the NSPCC, a child will receive a fun, colourful and personalised Letter from Santa, with a festive story tailored to their age. You’ll be able to choose from seven different beautifully illustrated styles Santa can even write a special poem to celebrate Baby’s First Christmas – a keepsake to treasure for years to come. The reindeer mailroom will be open until 16 December 2013, and all those who request a Letter from Santa this year will be entered into a draw to win a trip to Lapland for a family of four. Visit www.nspcc.org.uk/santa or call 0845 839 9304

Time for Advent Learning By Howard Jones KipMcGrath Education Centres My wife, Linda, likes to get a traditional advent calendar for Christmas, one with chocolate in each numbered pocket so our two children are extra excited about opening them each day. (Actually we usually end up with several calendars but it’s the chocolate one that counts!) We also light an advent candle each morning. The children take it in turns to either blow it out or scoff the chocolate. Advent is such great learning tool for children and they get really excited about it. They learn the number line in a fun way. How many days to Christmas (of course) and other milestones along the way like the last day of school etc? We discuss what day it was yesterday, is today and will be tomorrow. We guess

how many minutes the candle will burn for each day. We talk about the, ‘language of time’, to give them tools to explore what it is all about and how it is measured. (We have songs for months of the year and days in the month.) This gives us an opportunity to think about tenses and how we talk about past, present and future. If you buy an advent calendar with the Christmas story included, the children can practice their reading or, you can read it to them. This is fantastic for learning the structure and events of the story. Ask them about the story so far and what might happen next. Children love to predict, especially if the story is familiar, and they can see if they are right. Children really need to talk before they can write, so re-telling a story is great for their language development. We love the wonder of this time of year, and it is great distraction from all the screens and gadgets. So get them off the iPad and get them writing letters to Santa.

Kip McGrath Education Centres provide professional tuition for primary and secondary students in the Portsmouth area. They are registered with Ofsted as an activity based childcare premises, so if you are issued with childcare vouchers by your employer you may be able to use them to pay for tuition. If you receive Working Families Tax Credit you may be eligible for help. Call 02392 755923 B3, Cumberland Business Ctr, Northumberland Road, Southsea, PO5 1DS,

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National Anti-Bullying Week takes place 18-22 November this year, with the theme ‘The Future is Ours: Safe, Fun and Connected.’ As always, the Anti-Bullying Week website is packed with resources for schools, parents and children, plus online workshops, practical resources and short films on how to survive bullying. You can also join the Anti-Bullying Roadshow which tours schools, youth clubs and parents groups throughout the UK during November. Powerful, fun and exciting, the Roadshow includes music, science, strategies and up-to-date research and information on bullying. Check out the website too for their Anti-Bullying Village for Kids and Teens – a virtual space created by young people for young people where you can interact with others, as well as find out about events on school bullying, violence, racism and xenophobia through workshops, young people’s conferences and exhibitions.

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Is your child being bullied? Bullying can happen to anyone at any age and at any time. ChildLine is an excellent resource packed with advice and information on how to spot bullying, possible reasons of why bullying occurs and suggestions for how to stop it. If your child is being bullied ChildLine has some important tips for them: • tell a friend, parent or teacher immediately • find a way to stay safe at school – stay away from the bullies and stay in a group of friends at all times • always walk home with someone or make sure you get a lift • ask your friends to look out for you during school • never fight back • never reply to any abusive messages • never go along with what the bullies want • keep a complete record of the bullying, including texts and messages • find out about your school’s anti-bullying policy Contact ChildLine for free support anytime on 0800 1111 or www.childline.co.uk

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Freezing Fun! Make a wintery ice sculpture First gather any square container suitable for the freezer, the square end will ensure your sculpture can stand up. Then collect natural or seasonal objects such as leaves, acorns or pebbles. Place your items into the container filling it with sufficient water to give a thick edge for it to stand on once frozen.

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Freeze overnight, and then rinse the tub in running water to loosen and carefully stand your ice block on a large plate or tray to contain the water as it melts. Place it in front of a window or safe light source to enjoy a changing icy nature display. On an icy night you can make these outside in any container, just put in your foliage in and in the morning there will be a disk of decorated ice. If you lay a piece of string or tinsel across the water once frozen it will be able to hang up as an outside decoration. This simple activity can be made with any waterproof object. Why not try freezing small gifts that emerge as the ice melts? Glitter or beads or send your plastic dinosaurs back to the ice age! The only limitation is that the objects are suitable to be immersed in water.

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Carnegie Library are holding a taster session presented by a licensed Makaton Tutor in an informal and practical style. You will learn approximately 30-50 signs and have an idea of how to use these in everyday settings. Attendees will be provided with a catalogue of Makaton resources, individual handouts and a certificate of attendance Ticket price £10.00, available from Carnegie Library or can be ordered at any Portsmouth City Library.

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Let them fight their own battles by Joanna Moorhead Are you forever rushing into school to talk to your child’s teacher, or phoning other parents to talk about playground squabbles? Think again, says Joanna Moorhead, a mother of four. One of my daughters is disgruntled. I am, she says, a bad mother. “Other mums support their children,” she says. “When they have a problem, the mums go into school to talk to the teachers. You never do that.” She’s not entirely correct. I’ve had children at school for the last 15 years or so, and there might have been one or two occasions when I’ve gone in to talk to a teacher or a head outside of parentteacher meetings. But I could certainly count those times on the fingers of one hand, and, thinking about it, probably even on one finger. I hope I’m not a bad mother, and I know there are some problems – and bullying is foremost among them – when a meeting with a teacher has to be arranged, and fast. But bullying apart, I believe that my daughters are better helped if I hang back from making appointments, and arm them instead to negotiate their own issues, and fight their own battles, at school. Why so? Well, the raison d’etre of parenting is to make your child independent, and it seems to me that if I wade in at every opportunity to smooth my child’s path in life, I’m not helping her to learn to do it for herself. And what message does it give if, when she tells me about a problem she’s experiencing, my response is to say, “I’ll come in to talk to your teacher about that”? What it says is: you can’t sort this out for yourself. You’re not smart enough or capable enough or eloquent enough. You can’t do it, but I can. And that doesn’t help my daughter develop those skills, and it doesn’t help her become experienced and confident at learning to problem-solve for herself. Sometimes, over the years, my daughters’ problems have been significant ones – and certainly many of them have seemed significant to my daughters, even if they didn’t seem all that important to me. On at least one occasion, the problem has been a clash between them and a teacher, and

listening to the story it’s been difficult not to agree that, yes, it sounded as though the teacher was in the wrong.

Similarly, problems with other children: I long ago made a resolution never, ever to get involved at a parental level over my daughters’ squabbles. Not only is life far too short, but more importantly, learning to get on with their peers is what childhood and adolescence is for.

But this is what I tell my daughters: teachers are only human. Teachers, like everyone else in the world, have some people they like better than others. So of course it’s possible that a teacher might None of this means, by the way, that not favour you, might even pick on you, I’m abdicating responsibility for how because he or she doesn’t like you. And my girls behave. It’s just that talking yes, of course it’s a terrible shame if to other adults isn’t how I believe my you end up with offspring will learn an unfriendlyto treat others well; ‘‘I believe that my daughters are seeming teacher that comes, I think, better helped if I hang back from in a subject you from modelling making appointments, and arm them what I hope are really love. instead to negotiate their own issues, good relationships But rather than and fight their own battles’’ in my own life, and race in to school in listening to the to have it out with the teacher, I tell issues they have in their lives (when they my daughter to find a way of dealing want to talk about them) and helping with it, and if possible, I help her work them find a way of dealing with them. out what that might be. Could she start the ball rolling on building a better So it’s really important to make time relationship with the teacher in question to listen when they’re experiencing by being nicer to her, or by working problems at school, and it’s crucial to harder in the subject, or by making more validate how they’re feeling, to reflect contributions in class? Because the truth back that I understand their worries and is that, all through life, there will be can see that it’s a genuine issue. But individuals who will seem to stand in the what should happen next is far more way of what we want – and learning to about equipping them to go back into work with these people, or around them, school and work out how to put the is a hugely important life skill. problematic relationship on track, than it is about grabbing your coat and racing Talking to your child about what’s going in to try to solve the difficulties yourself. on will also help her process her own feelings, and again, this is an important learning curve. Help your child see that it’s not the case that someone has got it in for her, but maybe just that the teacher or the other child has issues in their own life. And instead of encouraging your child into negative feelings (“that teacher/child has always been a total pain, I’ve been saying it for years”) turn things round into something positive (“everyone has bad days; what could you do tomorrow that could start to improve this relationship?”).

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Make Craft Café

4 Albert Road, PO5 2SH, Tel: 02392 822026

A craft Cafe offering a range of craft workshops (children’s & adult’s). This Christmas make Santa sacks, ceramic jewellery, felt decorations, snowflake garland, rag wreaths and more. (see What’s On section for details of each workshop) You can also use their space to get on with your own projects; they supply quality modern fabric as well as tea, cake and WiFi. NOTE: Open late until 8:30pm on 12th and 19th December to help you with the festive season, whether it’s to purchase supplies or use the space to create.

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We know how easy it is to hit the big chain stores and internet sites for Christmas shopping. But not only are we missing out on some of the most unique presents, we’re also not doing our local businesses much good. Here we look at two of our favourite local areas - Southsea and Ryde - with gift shops galore, for some really special Christmas shopping. Some of them even have online shops if you really don’t fancy moving from the sofa.

Budds Herbal Apothecary 78 Albert Road 07878 306621

Give a special handmade present Wendy Budd (left) is running practical workshops - Learn how to make your own creams, soaps and teas every Wednesday evening from 8 – 9pm. £10 per session and you keep what you make.

Southsea Greenhouse

Southsea, PO4 9RG (In-between Cumberland House History Museum and the park at Canoe Lake) Tel: 07530 913211

Offering Christmas gift bags packed full of locally-sourced products. From just £30 you could get a quality canvas bag filled with local vegetables, nuts, dates, Christmas cake, chocolate, chutney and preserves and much more! Visit www.southseagreenhouse.co.uk or pop into the garden shop for more details.

The Hare and the Broom www.thehareandthebroom.co.uk 07714 100 107 or 07401 544 540

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An online toy store run locally in Hampshire, stocking a wide range of products from arts & crafts to bath toys, to suit all budgets. Toys are all high quality and durable, and none require batteries! They also offer a unique service, bringing their range of products to your home so you can shop from the comfort of your sofa. Products that are looking popular this Christmas are a beautiful award-winning Dolls House and a traditional wooden garage and vehicles. They also have some great stocking fillers too, such as Carddies art packs, Animal Skipping Ropes & Money boxes and a range of card games. Contact Hannah or Sally to book a toy party at your home. Reader offer: Enter XMAS13 at checkout to get 10% off your order.

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Flo & Stans Home Boutique

4 Exmouth Road, PO5 2QL,

Flo & Stans have moved, but still stock their unique mix of kitsch storage, enamel coffee pots, beautiful stationary, knitted dinosaurs, jewellery, limited edition designed t-shirts and even the odd vintage umbrella and metal French sign. You can also shop online at www. floandstan.co.uk with FREE local delivery once a week to PO1 – PO5 postcodes, or you can collect from their lovely shop.

Southsea Gallery

51 Albert Road, PO5 2SF, Tel: 023 92 819252

Offering a complete gallery service under one roof, including framing, mount cutting, digital printing, scanning, photo restoration, photos on canvas.

Boutique Market

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A vintage feel indoor market to showcase local sellers, the Boutique Market will be moving to Aspex Gallery at Gunwharf Quays for a very festive and artful market. You will find unusual goods and hand crafted items lovingly created especially for the market by local traders. An array of wonderful vintage and pre-loved designer clothing, vintage crockery, with retro music playing and a vibrant buzzing atmosphere. Aspex Gallery Cafe also serves lovely tea, cake and sandwiches. Make sure you dress up in vintage - there will be a prize of a voucher at The Belle Isle restaurant for the best dressed vintage outfit!

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Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3BF 11am-4pm Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Nov 2013 A vintage feel indoor market to showcase local boutique sellers. There will be stalls with bargain vintage, pre-loved and new retro desirables as well as unique and handmade gifts. Perfect for thrifty magpies.

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Then catch us at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for their Victorian Festival of Christmas on 29th, 30th Nov & 1st Dec 2013. (This event is ticketed, please visit website for details) November/December 2013 Families Solent East 11

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Ryde is a treasure trove of gift shops, cafes and restaurants, with stunning views over the Solent. From the mainland, it’s just a hop, skip and catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour, or take the car across for the day and enjoy the rest of the island too.

Gibbs & Gurnell

Gibbs & Gurnell, the oldest pharmacy in Ryde is located at the top of Union Street. The pharmacy oozes history; a myriad extraordinary jars line the walls and the old prescription books contain Queen Victoria’s prescriptions. As well as everyday modern medicines, the pharmacy is well known for stocking many old fashioned remedies. Alongside the pharmaceutical memorabilia, you will find a wide range of unusual and exclusive gifts as well as a classic collection of perfumes from Chanel and YSL to Angel. 34, Union Street, PO33 2LE, Tel: 01983 562570 www.gibbsandgurnell.co.uk Shop Online? Yes

Chocolate Apothecary

The Chocolate Apothecary is just opposite the pier an elegant shop with an Edwardian feel with period pendant lighting and beautiful mahogany tables which display coffee beans from around the world under the glass tops. The delicious chocolates are all hand made on the premises along with the cakes, Florentines, brownies, biscotti and all sorts of lovely delicacies. Also with a range of coffees using a carefully sourced Organic and Fairtrade Coffee Bean and a myriad of Organic Herbal Remedy Teas. 4 Esplanade, PO33 2DY, Tel: 01983 718292, www.chocolateapothecary.co.uk. Shop online? Not yet.

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Just Home

JustHome is an independent store and Aladdin's cave specialising in home furnishings from curtains to lighting, cushions to bedding, towels to cookware, table and basket ware, pictures and frames with an added mixture of unusual gifts. 35 - 36 High Street, Tel: 01983 810044

The Kandy Box

The Kandy Box, is a real traditional sweet shop, stocking over 200 varieties of sweets from jars, selling your favourites by the 100 gram or a quarter. Made to order milkshakes, hot savouries, sandwiches, homemade cupcakes, hot beverages to eat in or takeaway are also available, as well as seasonal treats and holiday novelties. 23 Cross Street, PO33 2AA, Tel: 01983 566123

Lavender Blue

A lovely little shop situated at the lower end of Union Street, close to the Esplanade, a treasure trove of unique children’s gifts including Flower Fairies, Kids Cooking Co Ltd, constellation nightlights and Peter Rabbit and his friends. 11, Union Street, PO33 2DU, Tel: 01983 612010

BouChic

A charming boutique, with a large selection of products available including ladies clothing, handbags, accessories as well as beautiful hand designed jewellery, the Korres natural range of skin and hair care and make-up, silver ware, home furnishings, furniture, lighting, gift cards and wrapping paper. 2a Melville Street, PO33 2AE, Tel: 01983 614587 www.bouchic.co.uk Shop online? Yes

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Attraction is a family run business owned jointly by Ann Bullivant and her daughter Claire Quilter - current ranges include scented candles, handmade and fashion jewellery, wall art, snow globes and the most comprehensive range of ceramic picture plaques on the island. The plaques, which would have a great impact in any home, are hand painted and fired to create permanent images that will never fade. 21 Cross Street, PO33 2AA, Tel: 01983 618811

Royal Victoria Arcade

The Royal Victoria Arcade is situated half way down Union Street and is two minutes’ walk from the seafront. It dates back to 1834 when the underground market used to be a drinking club and the 14 shops were originally homes. The premises now consist of 14 fabulous shops with lots of unusual things; great for gifts, that you would not find on the high street. Such as cool clothes, unusual jewellery, music memorabilia, South African speciality foods, gold and antiques.

Crocus

Crocus is home to an abundance of goodies, and familiar collections such as Cath Kidston, Sia, Jellycat, Rowan and Burts Bees can be found - take the time to look closer and many less well known gems can also be discovered. Crocus also carries a comprehensive range of paint, buttons, fabric and quality yarns. Fulfilling the desire of making something yourself possible. 46 Union Street, Tel: 01983 611144 www.crocusinteriors.com Shop Online? Not yet.

Splash

Stocking a range of jewellery and accessories, including Preshus, Watch This Space, Thai Origins, Samamba, Michael Michaud, Coeur de Lion, plus Fair Trade ranges like Kazuri, to name but a few. 57 Union St, PO33 2LQ, Tel: 01983 616257

A big thankyou to www.iloveryde.com for their help in compiling these pages

Discover miles of smiles in Ryde Zip across to Ryde on our foot passenger catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour in just 22 minutes and enjoy all that Ryde has to offer.

Can’t get to the shops? Here are some of our favourite local online gift providers

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

www.uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/hayleywheeler 07817 122005 Hayley Wheeler is a Portsmouth based consultant therapist and Neal's Yard Remedies Organic supplier. Order products and gift sets online or by phone, or give a voucher for a home spa treatment with Hayley.

Forever Living Products

01329 232 084 07794 127732 Hesione Waugh is a local Forever Living products supplier based in Fareham. Order from a huge selection of Aloe Vera based products, from beauty products and creams to juice drinks.

Kirsty Spicer Photography

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KSpicerPhotography.co.uk Twitter @Kirsty_Spicer.’ A local photographer who photographs landscapes, local land marks, events and outdoor portraiture and turns her work into a range of unique products from prints and canvasses to items such as clocks, coasters, Christmas baubles, RED - 100M 29K snow globes and 63Y more. BLUE - 100C 68M 12k GREY - 80K

JayElle Designs

Chic Antique

Described as a 'unique treasure chest', crammed with fabulous pieces of furniture and accessories sourced from all over the country, and abroad. Chic Antique offers an eclectic mix of farmhouse dressers, tables, chairs, mirrors and beautiful French style dressing tables and armoires. Small antiquities that have been sourced from antique fairs add to the character and ambience of the shop. They will source items of furniture for you personally and paint on request and offer Free Island-wide delivery and Mainland courier service at reasonable rates 78 Union Street, PO33 2LW, Tel: 01983 565900

Flowers by Nic

A range of beautiful flowers and quirky garden gifts. The owner, Nic, who has 13 years floristry experience has a real passion for flowers, with advice readily available. Their cut flowers are bought on a daily basis fresh from Holland, ensuring that Nic and her team can create long lasting stunning arrangements for that special occasion. Bouquets and arrangements are produced to your exact requirements and budget - They also stock a range of glassware, Aluminium buckets and watering cans, funky secateurs and colourful biodegradable twines - perfect gifts for experienced or new gardeners! 51 Union Street, Tel: 01983 811291

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JayElledesigns.co.uk 023 8047 0122 Fareham based family run gift and Jewellery design, creating beautiful greetings cards, fashion jewellery, Stirling silver jewellery and patchwork quilting.

Magpie Glass

www.magpieglass.co.uk www.facebook.com/MagpieGlass Rachel Brown makes a range of interesting and unusual fused and cast glass from her home in Portsmouth, including jewellery, panels, tableware and decorations. Her fused glass snowflakes, made from recycled glass are especially popular in the run up to Christmas and make great gifts, from just £8 plus delivery.

The Vintage Scarf Room

www.thevintagescarfroom.com 01489 896482 07735 069688 Scarves from the 1920's to the 1980's - most are silk with some cotton and manmade fabrics. Scarves from Liberty's, Jacqmar, Richard Allan, Gucci, Dior. View the collection online.

The Buttons Boutique

www.facebook.com/thebuttonsboutique thebuttonsboutique@hotmail.co.uk 07702 885489 Hand crafted personalised pieces of framed artwork from Wickham based designer, using buttons card and fabric. November/December 2013 Families Solent East 13

Pantos & shows! Sleeping Beauty

One of 2 Family tickets to see the traditional Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, at the Kings Theatre in Southsea!

Everyone likes a lie-in, but Sleeping Beauty takes it to a whole new level. Cursed by an evil Queen she is doomed to slumber forever until she is awoken by true love’s kiss! But a song in your heart, a joke on your lips and a big sprinkle of fairy dust will help to awaken the magic and bring this classic tale to life. Sleeping Beauty runs at the Kings from 9th December 2013 until 5th January 2014 starring Daniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell from Eastenders) as Fairy Sparkle, Lynne McGranger (from Home & Away) as Carabosse, Christopher Maloney (X Factor Finalist 2012) as the Prince and Tony Adams (from Crossroads) as King Egbert the Oval. *Prize not valid for performance dates between 21st and 30th December inclusive.

To enter both of these competitions go to www.familiessolenteast.co.uk/competitions

Jack and the Beanstalk Ferneham Hall, Fareham, Box Office 01329 231942 13th December – 5th January www.fernehamhall.co.uk

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EastEnders’ bad boy Nasty Nick Cotton (John Altman) will be starring in this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk, which will be packed with all the essential ingredients that make Fareham’s Ferneham Hall panto so special. Live music, a fabulous cast, dazzling sets and one or two surprises!! Appearing alongside John will be Ben Redfern, back by popular demand after starring as Button’s in Cinderella last year. Join intrepid Jack (West End star Tracey Penn) on the adventure of a lifetime as he bounds up the beanstalk to do battle with Giant Blunderbore. Does Dame Trott finally get her man? Can Simple Simon work out which end of the cow needs milking? Find out in a pantomime that scales new heights, with a spectacular stomping giant and all the magic and mayhem of a truly traditional Christmas extravaganza. To guarantee your seats, early booking is recommended.

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The Snow Queen

Saturday 21 December 11am

The Kings Theatre Southsea, Box Office 023 9282 8282 9th December - 5th January www.kings-southsea.com

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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Havant, 023 9247 2700 Magic Rose Theatre Company. Based on the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen - A treat for all the family with magic, dancing, loveable animal characters, puppets and glittering snow. Join Gerda as she battles the evil Snow Queen to save her brother Kay who is trapped in the Ice Queen’s palace! A heartwarming fairytale featuring the stunning and exquisite designs of Elizabeth Waghorn. Tickets: £10 adults, £8 children, Suitable for ages 4+

Ashcroft Arts Centre Fareham, 01329 223100

Scrooge (A Christmas Carol) 22 December, 11.30am & 2.30pm Presented by Image Musical Theatre, Charles Dickens’ much loved story of “Scrooge” and his encounters with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and future.

Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, 01243 781312

The Witches

7 December 13 - 4 January

The classic story by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood - It is only when our young hero goes to live with his fabulous Norwegian Grandmama that he discovers the real truth about real witches. Age guideline 7+

Groundlings Theatre Portsmouth, 02392 739496

Aladdin

12th - 28th December

Aladdin wishes he could marry the beautiful Princess Jasmine… Abanazer wishes he could rule the world…Widow Twankey wishes she could find a husband…And Wishee Washee wishes he didn’t have to wash all those dirty pants!

Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin, 01983 868000

Rapunzal

22nd December – 2nd January Spotlight IOW present their professional pantomime.

Medina Theatre Newport, 01983 527020

Jack & the Beanstalk

21st - 30th December

Sparkling panto starring BBCTV`s Really Wild Show’s Howie Watkins.

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What’s On

Ferneham Hall in association with Jordan Productions present

13 December 2013 - 5 January 2014 Starring

John Altman

Your guide to the best family events this November & December

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Although we aim to be as accurate as possible, the events listed in our What’s On section are compiled several weeks beforehand and may be subject to change. Some events may have a charge, so please contact venues in advance to check full details.

• Isle of Wight Events • Mainland Events

6 November Cosham Bonfire & Fireworks Display, King George V Playing Fields, Cosham, PO6 3TJ Portsmouth City Council's annual bonfire and fireworks display. A fantastic free event for all of the family with live music from 6pm provided by Wave 105. The bonfire is to be lit at 7pm and the firework display will be at 7.30pm

9 November Christmas Craft Fair Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, PO6 3AP Cards, gifts, art work, jewellery, knit wear, Christmas goodies, scrapbook items, win prizes and lots more! “FREE admission Stall Prices Bring your own = £15 (Max of 2 tables) Supplied = £20 for 1 table, £25 for 2 tables Tables must be 6ft or less. Chairs will be supplied. All items must be handmade or craft related. Booking in advance essential. 0844 5048218

10 November Children In Need Kings Theatre, Albert Road, PO5 2SH, 023 9282 8282 6pm. A night of entertainment as celebrities and talented performers take to the stage to bring you a night of pure enjoyment. Proceeds go towards the fantastic Children In Need Charity, making this a brilliant night in more ways than one! £2 – 4 per seat. Sunday Gun Firings at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road Fareham, PO17 6AN 01329 233734. Free gun-firing events presented by Portsdown Artillery Volunteers. Museum open daily 10am - 5pm April to October. 10am - 4pm November to March.

11,18 & 25 November Level 3 Dressmaking Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea 19:00-22:00. How about making your own Dress? If you already

have experience making simpler items on your sewing machine but would like to take the next step this is the course for you. Choose from our beautiful fabrics in store and make yourself a beautiful dress. All materials included. Email info@makesouthsea.com

A fun-filled family Pantomime!

Mark Siney as Dame Trott

11 - 24 November Hampshire Heroes The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays 10.00am to 6.00pm. An exhibition celebrating the cream of the Hampshire crop, spanning the literary, sporting, community, on-screen and emergency services sectors. Explore the histories of past Hampshire luminaries, including Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel and discover the inspiring stories from modern day heroes. The Hampshire Fire Service will also be making an appearance on Thursday 14 and Thursday 21 November to showcase their lifesaving work. www.spinnakertower. co.uk or call 02392 857520 to book Adult: £8.55, Concession: £7.55, Child: £6.75

Direct from the West End

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Tracey Penn

Written by Chris Jordan Musical Direction by Fergal O’Mahony

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Box Office: 01329 231942 Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7DB www.fernehamhall.co.uk

12 November Gosport Farmers Market High Street 9am – 4pm

12,16 Nov & 7 Dec Santa Sacks, Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 14:00-16:30 or 19:00-21:30 Join us for some festive Santa sack making. Choose from seasonal fabrics and create a pressie sack for someone you love (or yourself). Basic sewing machine skills required. info@makesouthsea.com

14 November Fireworks & Fairylights Southsea Christmas Lights Switch On, Palmerston Road, PO5 3QQ 4 – 6pm. Community event to celebrate the switching on of the Southsea Christmas lights. Musical acts, entertainments, children’s rides and lights switch on. Firework finale

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On amazing 4D adventure film at the Show Street Cinema, as they help Santa and save Christmas! Plus experience the magic of Peppa Pig World at Christmas featuring 7 fun rides and large indoor soft play area. Tickets to Santa’s Christmas Wonderland must be pre-booked and entry to the attraction is allocated at a set time. Tickets include entry to Santa’s Christmas Wonderland, as well as access to some of the Park’s other rides. Prices start from £20.75 each. paultonspark.co.uk. Tel 023 8081 4442

17 November Ceramic Decorations Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 12:00-14:00. oin ‘Kelly Loves’ to make some great little decorations for the upcoming festive season or for any occasion.Email info@makesouthsea.com Southsea Farmers Market Palmeston Road 10am – 2pm

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14 November Christmas at Quarr Abbey 01983 898543 3 course Christmas lunches available at the teashop throughout December. Complimentary mulled wine for all visitors. Activities include wreath making, jewellery making, and carol singing, with church services throughout the day and a tour of the Abbey at 11am.

15 November Chichester Farmers Market City Centre, 9am – 2pm

16 November Emsworth Market Days, Town centre, 10am – 2pm. Storytelling, The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant Magical worlds, faraway places and silly stories all brought to life by the inimitable storyteller Nikki Kidd. In the Café. For 4 – 8 years. FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult. Stop Motion Animation Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport. PO12 1BT 10am to 3pm. An opportunity to learn animation techniques using paper characters created by you. Ages: 8 - 12 years. £20. Telephone booking line 023 9252 3463

Networking Mummies Community Christmas Shopping & Fayre Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre, Portsmouth. 10am - 1pm. Do your Christmas shopping with local, small businesses to support your community and buy that unique gift. Fun craft sessions, story reading, and activity sessions for the children while Mums do their Christmas shopping. Email hampshire@ networkingmummies.com Creators Market Christmas Craft Fair, John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen St, Portsmouth PO1 3HN 10am 5:00pm Craft stalls, local trade, food and live music. Cowes Christmas Fair Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard Cowes High Street 10:30am -4:30pm With over 60 stalls, selling a variety of quality gifts and crafts. It will be a wonderful opportunity to buy all your Christmas presents under one roof. There will be free entertainment, free parking and free entry.

From 16 November Santa’s Christmas Wonderland Paultons Park, Opens 16 November (Please check website for opening dates) New for 2013 - Join Reindeer Blitzen and Elf Bobo in the

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Gather @ Christmas Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 19:00-21:00. Georgina Giles hosts Gather @ Christmas. Choose a felt Christmas decoration kit to stitch whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine & mince pies! Learn something new, make new friends, enjoy a festive evening and make a decoration that you can take home and treasure!

20 November Percy the Park Keeper Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA 11am – 12noon or 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Come and join in the adventures of Percy and the Park animals. Price includes a walk, drink, biscuit and craft activity. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities. Spaces are limited so please book in advance. £2.50 per child (must be accompanied by an adult)

21 November City Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On, Commercial Road Portsmouth, PO1 1ET 4 – 6:30pm. Free community event to celebrate the switching on of the City Centre Christmas lights. The event will be held in the pedestrian precinct area. 07939 142075

21 November or 3 Dec Crochet Snowflake Garland Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 19:00-21:00. We’re making snowflake garlands, which can be hung round a tree (individually or as a garland), hung over a mantelpiece or in a window. If you know the basics this is a lovely little workshop and good social activity. Email info@makesouthsea.com

23 November Children’s best Christmas Party! The Mountbatten Centre 2 – 4.30pm. All children aged 5 - 10 years old are invited to Portsmouth’s “Best Christmas Party Ever!” held at Mountbatten Leisure Centre. Ticket includes a Christmas Party tea, dancing competition (by KaleiDISCOpes), Bouncy Castle and Party Bags from Santa. There will be football – beat the elf!, Santa’s Grotto, an arts and crafts corner sponsored by HOBBYCRAFT , Christmas Cakes Stall, Christmas Fancy Dress and Photo Competition. It will be opened by Penny Mordaunt, Conservative MP for Portsmouth North and is in aid of Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire and Wessex Cancer Trust. tickets cost £3.50 per child. Trees Story Time Special Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT 11am to 12 noon. It’s National Tree Week and we will be joining in with stories and crafts to celebrate trees. Suitable for under 10s accompanied by an adult. FREE! Just come along

23 - 24 November Boutique Market, Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3BF 11am -4pm. A vintage feel indoor market to showcase local boutique sellers. There will be stalls with bargain vintage, pre-loved and new retro desirables as well as unique and handmade gifts. Perfect for thrifty magpies. www. boutiquemarket.co.uk

24 November Advent Crafts Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Road, Gosport 11am -1pm. Join artist Helen Scribbans to make a range of Christmas crafts including an under the sea themed advent calendar. Free. Book your place online at www.supportusalliance.co.uk or call 023 92545033. Suitable for ages 4 to 10 years old.

24 November Barton Manor Open Day Traditional Christmas Barton Manor, Whippingham Lane, East Cowes From 10am – 4pm. Traditional Christmas Fair. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy the well-tended gardens, relax in the tranquil Japanese Water Garden, as well as feed the friendly ducks, geese and fish in the lake. Local gift stalls and the popular Hospice Gift Shop. Local singers, groups and bands will be on throughout the day to keep you entertained and there is a fully licensed bar and Café selling hot and soft drinks and snacks, as well as the popular BBQ. The Earl Mountbatten Hospice Open Days are the only time of year the

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56 East Street, Havant www.thespring.co.uk Box Office 02392 472700

Saturday 21 December - 11am

The Snow Queen

Magic, dancing, loveable animal characters, puppets and glittering snow. Join Gerda as she battles the evil Snow Queen to save her brother! £10 adults, £8 children. Suitable for ages 4+

5 - 6 Dec and 11 - 13 Dec at 7pm 7 & 14 Dec at 11am and 2.30pm HumDrum Theatre present

George’s Marvellous Medicine By Roald Dahl. One day Granny comes to stay; nasty, smelly and possibly-a-witch Granny! In an attempt to make things better for his family, George creates a medicine – a marvellous medicine. £9 adults, £8 concessions, £30 family of four.

gardens of Barton Manor are open to the public, the manor house is a private residence. Adults: £4, Under 15’s: £1, Under 3’s: Free. 01983 528989

26 Nov or 10 Dec PJ Shorts (adults), Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 18:30-9:30. Making great soft flannel pj shorts. Great as a gift or maybe even the workshop could be a gift? Basic sewing machine skills needed. Email info@makesouthsea.com

27 November Cosham Christmas Lights Switch On, Cosham High Street, PO6 3BL 4 – 6pm. Community event to celebrate the switching on of the Cosham Christmas Lights. Free event for all. 023 92 826722

28 November Refreshers/Beginners Sewing Machine Skills, Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 18:30-21:30. Learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, what different stitches are for and have a good practice before making a cushion. All materials included. Email info@makesouthsea.com

29 Nov - 1 Dec Victorian Festival of Christmas Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 10am – 6pm. A True Victorian Christmas. This year, the familyfavourite event takes inspiration from the stories of much-loved Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes and features a special exhibition and footage from The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection - as bequeathed to Portsmouth City Council. Set in the unique surroundings of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the perfect way to start the festive season. 2 for 1 on Senior Tickets for Friday 29th November. Simply enter the word ‘Sherlock’ at the end of the online

booking process or quote over the telephone to receive the offer! An event ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose Museum, The National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, Action Stations and boat trips of Portsmouth Harbour (weather permitting). 10am – 6pm. Visitors will be magically transported into a bygone era of Dickensian-style snowy streets, Cheapside and Richside, with seasonal carols, traditional Victorian Father Christmas, the ever raucous Fagin’s Tavern, local produce, catering and an even larger Christmas gift market. For tickets see www.christmasfestival.co.uk or call 023 9283 9766

29 Nov - 3 Jan Festive season at Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays Enjoy stunning views over the Solent, search for Santas Reindeer hidden around the tower. Venture across the icy sky walk, write your letter to Santa, tuck into seasonal treats at the waterfront cafe and cafe in the clouds. Santa will be making an appearance on 7 & 8 Dec, 14 & 15 Dec and 18 - 22 Dec. Book online and save 15%

30 November Sand Animation, Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT 10am to 3pm. Using only grains of sand, create animated pictures and stories. Ages: 8 - 12 years. £20. Telephone booking line 023 9252 3463 Victorian Christmas and Animals in winter, SEARCH @ Gosport Discovery Centre, Clarence Road 2 to p.m. Gosport’s Christmas lights switch-on and drop in at SEARCH for free to see the Victorian house by candlelight, meet the winter animal specimens and take part in seasonal activities. Free! Just come along.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

Wessex CanCer TrusT ChrisTmas Featuring: Carol serviCe Tuesday 17th December 7pm

at St Thomas’ Cathedral, Old Portsmouth PO1 2HH

• Compere Tim Daykin from Radio Solent & Wessex Cancer Trust Chaplain • Tuesday HMS Nelson RoyalDecember Navy Volunteer Band 17th 7pm • atSimon Long Cathedral, – Tenor Old Portsmouth PO1 2HH St Thomas’ • Quay of Sea Voices • Featuring: Rock Choir Tickets: £8 per person • Compere Tim Daykin from Radio Solent To book advanceCancer go online to www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk/events andinWessex Trust Chaplain or call 023 9236 0212 or email clare@linkedupfundraising.co.uk • HMS Nelson Royal Navy Volunteer Band • Simon – Tenor Ampner, will be decorated Advent Fair at Long Christchurch, in elegant festive style during London Road, borders Cosham/ • Quay of Sea Voices Christmas openings from 30 Widley November – 8 December, with 12 noon - 3 pm. Various stalls including jewellery, Tickets: £8craft, perhandbags person Father Christmas in attendance on 7 and 8 December. On Boxing and books. Entertainment from Day walk off the festive excesses Purbrook Park Infant School, in advance go puppets online to www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk/events at a special opening of Hinton VoicesToinbook the Park, COGS or call 023 9236 on 0212 or email clare@linkedupfundraising.co.uk Ampner’s estate – a chance to see and demonstrations simple the wider grounds and its wonderful Christmas table decorations and woodland walks for the first time. cake decorating, also a fun area Start off with a guided walk with for children. Delicious homemade the Head Gardener and stop half refreshments. Free Admission more way for a warming glass of mulled info. christchurchportsdown.org. wine! www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hinton-ampner Albert Road - Celebration of Christmas Lights, Albert Road, 1 December Southsea, PO5 2SN The All Woman Show 4 – 6pm. Community celebration Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, for the switching on of the Albert SO21 3NB, (near Winchester) Road Christmas lights 10.30 am - 4.00 pm. The Dates from 30 Nov Christmas Shopping & Indulgence Show is returning - Shop in comfort Santa Special and enjoy all the trimmings of The The Watercress Line, Alresford All Woman Show with a festive 30th Nov, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, twist plus the added bonus of free 15th, 20th - 24th December parking. The event aims to support See Santa on a steam train - the local small businesses and to perfect way to start Christmas! Join provide visitors with an opportunity Santa as you steam on a magical to find services and products that one hour round trip through the they are unable to find on the high scenic Hampshire countryside as street. There are demonstrations and he visits you in your seat! Santa music throughout the day. gives every child a gift in a special souvenir sack with soft drinks for 1st December children and wine and mince Gathered @ Christmas Part 2 pies for the grown-ups. Departing Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea from either Alresford or Alton, 14:00-16:00. Another chance Santa Specials are by advance to join Georgina Giles crafting. booking only. Fares from £14 Choose a felt Christmas decoration and include all booking fees. kit to stitch whilst enjoying a glass Wheelchair passengers depart of mulled wine & mince pies! Learn from Alresford only, please book by something new, make new friends, telephone. Book your tickets www. enjoy a festive evening and make a watercressline.co.uk decoration that you can take home 30 Nov- 8 Dec and treasure! Email info@makesouthsea.com Christmas at Hinton Ampner Petersfield Road, Hinton Ampner, Eastney Community Centre Alresford, SO24 0LA Christmas Fair, Bransbury Park, 01962 771305 Bransbury Road, PO4 9SU One of Hampshire's most 11am-3pm. Traditional Christmas enchanting country houses, Fair with Santa’s Winter National Trust property Hinton RegiSTeReD CHaRiTy NuMBeR 1110216

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Families What’s Wonderland Grotto, home -made Christmas Cakes, jewellery, handmade crafts, bric-a-brac, tombola, children’s games, raffle, face painting. Seasonal refreshments in the Centre Cafe and carol singing.

1 December Carols at the Kings Theatre with the Salvation Army, Southsea. Salvationist musicians and young people from our Church in Southsea will once again be joined by our friends, St. John’s College Lower School Choir and Portsmouth High School Nursery Children, who will present the Nativity and for the first time, children from our own ‘Noah’s Ark’ Nursery will participate. Adults: £5.50 Children under 14: £2.50. Tickets rom: The Ticket Secretary – 02399 273 8349 and The Salvation Army Charity Shop, Albert Road, 023 9282 7282 The Hospice Santa Dash Ryde Esplanade 10am. The Santa Dash is suitable for runners of all ages and abilities. Registration includes your own Santa suit to dash in and take home, plus as many homemade mince pies as you can eat! For more information please contact Ben Rust on (01983) 528989

2 December Level 1 Dressmaking Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 19:00-21:00. Using our gorgeous fabrics: learn how to follow commercial patterns and the technical terms involved to make your own simple skirt. 3 Sessions, of two hours each. All refreshments and materials included. Basic sewing machine knowledge required Email info@makesouthsea.com

5 December Free Machining Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 19:00-21:00. Illustration using a sewing machine. Intermediate workshop introducing free machining. Those wishing to take part need to have a good grasp of the basics already (you could do our beginners course!).It’s a fantastic and quick technique that could transform and personalise many mundane items in your house. Email info@makesouthsea.com

Dates from 5 December George’s Marvellous Medicine The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant 5 – 6 December & 11 – 13 December at 7pm. Matinees: Sat 7 & 14 Dec 11am & 2.30pm Performances on 12 and 14 (2.30pm show) Dec will be BSL interpreted.HumDrum Theatre presents the story by Roald Dahl. George Kranky lives happily with his Mum and Dad on the family farm.Then, one day, Granny comes

On to stay; nasty, smelly and possiblya-witch Granny! In an attempt to make things better for his family, George creates a medicine – a marvellous medicine. And doses Granny up! Tickets: £9, £8 concessions or family of four £30

6 December Chichester Farmers Market City Centre, 9am – 2pm

7 December Candlelit Carol Concert Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA Enjoy a traditional Christmas Concert performed by local artists and sing along to your favourites. Followed by mince pies and sherry. All proceeds will go to the ‘Friends of Royal Victoria Country Park’. 7pm, Adults £5, children £3.50 Fareham Farmers Market Fareham precinct, 9am – 2pm

Dates from 7 December Queen Elizabeth Country Park Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd and Monday 23rd December Contact the Visitor Centre for costs and booking details Father Christmas in his grotto with gifts, a festive nature trail, tractor ride and children’s craft. This is a 2 hour activity. There will also be Christmas shopping and Christmas tree sales. Pre-Booking essential. Santa at Staunton Country Park Sat 7 – Sun 8 December, Sat 14 – Sun 15 December, Sat 21 – Mon 23 December Enjoy festive fun around the park. Take part in seasonal crafts in the Elves’ Workshop, see our animals in the Nativity Scene, have a go at our Christmas Trail and pop into Santa’s Grotto to find out if you’ve been naughty or nice! Santa Specials 2013 Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet Passengers are taken on a 50-minute steam train ride before entering a magical winter wonderland, where adults can enjoy a festive drink and children receive a bag of treats. The youngest visitors can visit Santa's grotto, where everyone receives a gift. There are also various entertainers to add to the festive fun. Dates are: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2013

7 - 8 December Christmas Market & Festivities Weekend, Manor Farm and Country Park 10am - 5pm, Normal Farm admission charge. Additional charge for some activities (e.g. Father Christmas) Browse a selection of local craft and produce stalls while enjoying a host of music and festive entertainment at this fabulous family weekend.

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Port Solent Festival of Christmas Port Solent Boardwalk PO6 4TP 10am - 4pm. Festive event with over 60 original gift stalls , a live nativity scene , live music and entertainment, 02392 21060 6

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Christmas Story Time Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth PO1 3BS Meet Santa on his throne. Listen to him telling stories of sleigh adventures. Free event 023 9273 7370

10 December Gosport Farmers Market High Street, 9am – 4pm

12 December Christmas Carol Concert with Members of Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Road, Gosport 7.30pm Members of Portsmouth Cathedral Choir will perform traditional carols inside the magnificent John Fieldhouse building at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum overlooking the historic submarine HMS Alliance and views across Portsmouth Harbour. Tickets: £12, Friends/SA £10. Book online at www.supportusalliance.co.uk or call 023 92545034

14 December Be Animated Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport. PO12 1BT 10am to 3pm. Become an animated character as you use your own image to create an animated film. Animated footage from the workshop will then be added to the Animated Hampshire exhibition. Ages: 8 - 12 years. All participants will need a packed lunch. £20. booking line 023 9252 3463 Christmas Door Rag Wreaths Make, 4 Albert road, Southsea, PO5 2SH 14:00-16:00. Join Georgina Giles in making fabulous brightly coloured door wreaths. Incredibly eco friendly too. Email info@makesouthsea.com

14 - 15 December Christmastime at West Dean, Near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 OQZ Step into a traditional country house, experience the Edwardian atmosphere in the magnificent historic House. Indulge in a Downton Abbey style experience and enjoy the roaring log fire in the Oak Hall. Admire the butlers dressed in Edwardian costume and enjoy a glass of mulled wine, to the sound of Carol singers and Christmas music. Horse-drawn carriages will be offering short rides around the Estate, in a travelling style from a bygone age. Children can enjoy the magic of telling Father Christmas their secret wishes and visit him in his grotto in the House (pre-booking essential).

www.westdean.org.uk. Early bird prices £6 Child, £9 Adult, £23 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children). Standard prices £7 Child, £10 Adult, Family £27 (2 Adults and 2 Children). For further information or to book tickets, please visit www. westdean.org.uk/events, e-mail bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk

14 - 24 December Christmas Tree Festival Royal Victoria Country Park 11am – 4pm, See our magnificent chapel filled with wondrous Christmas trees, decorated by local schools, businesses and charities. Look out for snowmen hidden amongst the trees (all made by local school children). Adults £2, children £1 (under 3s free)

15 December Southsea Farmers Market Palmeston Road, 10am – 2pm

17 December Christmas Carol Concert St Thomas’ Cathedral, Old Portsmouth PO1 2HH Featuring compere Tim Daykin from Radio Solent and Wessex Cancer Trust Chaplain, HMS Nelson Royal Navy Volunteer Band, Simon Long – Tenor, Quay of Sea Voices and a Rock Choir. £8 per person. To book in advance go online to www. linkedupfundraising.co.uk/events or call 023 9236 0212, email clare@linkedupfundraising.co.uk

18 December The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Oz the Great and the Powerful (PG) 130mins. 1.45pm & 6.30pm. A prequel to The Wizard of Oz, this film imagines how the great wizard came to be. Starring James Franco and Mila Kunis. FREE TEA OR COFFEE and biscuits during the interval of the 1.45pm screening. Film Tickets: £6, £5.40 concessions. £4 for children

19 December All I Want for Christmas SEARCH @ Gosport Discovery Centre, Clarence Road, Gosport. 1.30 to 2.30pm. An introduction to museums for young children at SEARCH and a chance to meet Santa! Lots of hands-on activities with a Christmas theme for under-5s and their parents or carers. FREE, but places must be booked in advance. 023 9252 3463

19 - 22 December Whiteley Christmas Market Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley, PO15 7LJ 10am - 5pm. For 4 days, Market Square will be transformed into a fantastic Christmas shopping experience with a host of festive stalls.

20 December Chichester Farmers Market City Centre, 9am – 2pm Emsworth Market Days 10am – 2pm. Real food

Families What’s passionately produces from within Hampshire's borders. Special Market day offers from Emsworth Shops, Pubs and Restaurants. Entertainment in Emsworth Square from 10:30am. Saturnalia – a Roman winter celebration, Butser Ancient Farm Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG 023 9259 8838 Find out how the Romans celebrated Christmas before 336AD and be part of the ceremony. On the same day there is Storytelling in the Great Roundhouse – Tales of Winter Magic. Gather round the fire to listen to tales of magic and mystery from ancient times to celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival. www. butserancientfarm.co.uk

21 December Christmas Story Time Special Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT 11am - 12 noon. Christmas will soon be here so please join us for festive stories and crafts. Suitable for under 10s accompanied by an adult. FREE! No need to book, but places will be limited

21 - 24 December Christmas Family Fun Week Explosion Museum, Hard, Families Priddy's Mag 130x80.pdf Gosport

FREE TO GOSPORT RESIDENTS. Daily special events all with a Christmas theme. Come meet Santa on Christmas Eve, £2 per ticket for everyone, present included. For more information please call 02392 505600

21 Dec - 4 Jan Christmas at Beaulieu Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN 10am – 5pm. Christmas Carols in Palace House Children can dress up in period costumes while in the Lower Drawing Room there will be carol singing around the grand piano for everyone to enjoy. Activities and entertainment for all the family. Find traditional gifts in the extensive gift shop from motor related gifts including model cars and clothing accessories, an extensive range of books, soft toys and stocking fillers for children, costume jewellery, fragrant bath-time preparations as well as Beaulieu's own wine, apple juice, cider and festive fare. 01590 612345

22 December Christmas Fun Show Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre Titchfield, PO14 3EW Equestrian event at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre: Christmas Fun Show. This is a public Equestrian event. Be sure to check the website page for times. 1 04/10/2013 12:41

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Take part in seasonal crafts in the Elves’ Workshop, see our animals in the Nativity Scene, have a go at our Christmas Trail and pop into Santa’s Grotto to find out if you’ve been naughty or nice!

Browse a selection of local craft and produce stalls while enjoying music and festive entertainment. Children can visit Father Christmas and have a go on a carousel ride (for a small extra charge).

Christmas in the Park

Sat and Sun 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22 Dec and Mon 23 Dec There’s lots of festive fun at the Park! Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, go on a nature trail, a tractor trail and enjoy some craft activities.

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One child FREE with a full paying adult (up to 2 adults and 2 children Kids go per voucher). Children must be FREE accompanied by an adult.To be used only on either 7 or 8 December. Hand in this voucher at our Visitor Centre.

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