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More dates announced for Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations

There are even more opportunities to enjoy some festive fun on board the Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations steam train this winter. New dates for the dazzling event have just been announced at the popular north Hampshire heritage railway – you can now book your ride on Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 December 2021 and […]



Marking Remembrance in Portsmouth in 2021

Residents in Portsmouth are being invited to mark Remembrance in a series of events taking place between 10-14 November 2021. This year’s Armistice and Remembrance events and services: Armistice Day service – Thursday 11 November, 10:55am at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square (Cenotaph)The short service starts at 10:55am and will include a two-minute silence which […]



Portsmouth bonfire and fireworks display will be back with a bang

Remember, remember to head to Portsmouth City Council’s annual fireworks display at King George V playing fields on Wednesday 3 November. The free event opens at 4pm, with the bonfire being lit at 6:30pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display starting at 7.30pm. A variety of hot food and refreshments will be available, as well […]



New Bond exhibition at Beaulieu

Bond in Motion – No Time To Die, a new exhibition featuring the iconic cars, gadgets and costumes from the latest 007 film.



RunFestRun returns for year two

The running community showed up in force to take part in the second RunfestRun. RunFestRun took place on 27 – 29 August 2021. It had a fantastic series of runs designed by the legendary Steve Cram CBE, through the grounds of Laverstoke Park Farm. Running heroes Paula Radcliffe, Steve Cram CBE, Colin Jackson and Natasha […]



Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations returns for festive season

The Watercress Line heritage railway is set to sparkle and shine with the return of the spectacular Steam Illuminations for the festive season



Get creative for free using locally sourced plants

Plant lovers looking to get creative have the perfect opportunity in a free upcoming art workshop at Hotwalls Studios. Forest Weave will take place on Sunday 15 August, 11am – 4pm, giving the public an opportunity to learn how to weave with locally sourced plants. Hotwalls artist Alice Hume is running the workshop and said, […]



Café Mambo heads to Hampshire park for open-air spectacular

See photos from the event The iconic house music brand Café Mambo Ibiza will stage an evening of chilled house music fresh from the party island for an outdoor extravaganza at Embley Park, Romsey near Southampton, kicking off a weekend of spectacular fundraising events on Saturday 21 August 2021. Café Mambo in Park will bring […]



Katherine Jenkins comes to Embley

Katherine Jenkins OBE is coming to Romsey and is set to perform a Summer Concert of stunning classical music, musical theatre and a Proms finale, with orchestra, at Embley Park on the evening of Sunday 22 August.



Conan Doyle celebrated in special lecture series

Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts will be able to attend a free, online lecture series, hosted by Portsmouth City Council.