Category Archives: Hampshire News

Cystic Fibrosis Charity in Portsmouth hopes to raise smiles and money with a Mad Hatters Tea Party

Do you know what Cystic Fibrosis actually is?   I wasn’t sure.  I could recall seeing some TV documentaries featuring children having their backs patted by parents and carers, but that was about it.  Recently I got the chance to talk … Continue reading

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It’s Raining Men – Special Offer!

Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th May 2012, 7.30pm When life’s a drag, there’s only one thing you can do… It’s coming up to Halloween and the nightclub in which the trio all work has no act, so the boys decide … Continue reading

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Are you in fear of falling?

(From East Hampshire District Council) Elderly or vulnerable people who are unsteady on their feet can take advantage of a new class in Alton designed to improve balance and help prevent falls. Community Falls Assessment Days will be held at … Continue reading

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Jessica Ridge – 11 year star fundraiser donates to Make a Wish foundation

 A very special little girl was celebrated recently at the Chairmakers pub at Denmead, Hampshire.   Jessica Ridge is just 11 years old and yet has raised £15,000 for various charities over the past three years.   On Wednesday evening she presented … Continue reading

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Des O’Connor on sparkling form in Southsea

It may be hard to believe, but Des O’Connor is 80.   You wouldn’t have known it seeing his performance last night at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. Sparkling and witty, with an amazing amount of energy, Des treated the audience to … Continue reading

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The Snow Queen

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I went down to see the Phoenix Players’ latest production of The Snow Queen at St Peter’s Theatre. But I was excited! As the three man band performed the prelude to the Snow … Continue reading

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Early May Bank Holiday Event Licences

Get your Early May Bank Holiday event licensed East Hampshire District Council has issued a timely reminder to organisers of public events to check they have the right licence before holding events over the Early May Bank Holiday. Events including … Continue reading

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Meet Caroline Dinenage – the local MP and Supermum behind the famous name

Many in the Solent region will be very familiar with the name “Dinenage” – Fred has been on our screens for some forty years as a well loved and respected broadcaster, and is the main anchorman on Meridian Tonight. Many … Continue reading

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The best of local art talent comes to the Titchfield Art and Craft Show

If you enjoy work by local Solent Artists, you’ll be in for a real treat at the forthcoming Titchfield Art and Craft Show (April 21st/22nd 2012). Now in its 38th year, the show will include around 150 artists and crafts people displaying … Continue reading

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Captain Oates’ life celebrated by fascinating new exhibition

Captain Lawrence Oates was the remarkable Antarctic explorer famous for the line “I am just going outside and may be some time.” 100 years ago he uttered those words before leaving his comrades behind and walking out into a blizzard … Continue reading

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