Southampton

Active Southampton: Active Volunteering towards the London Games Showcasing active volunteering opportunities from across the city in a variety of sports clubs, charities and organisations. Could help improve your chances of becoming a volunteer for the London Games.

24/7/09 joanna@solentyouthaction.org.uk 07595 024957 www.southamptonvs.org.uk/active%20volunteers.htm West Quay Shopping Centre 023 8023 6789 Medley Mix-Up A rare opportunity (open to all) to participate in dressing Southampton's most famous landmark - The Bargate. Volunteers will attend free workshops led by a professional artist. The display will be made out of recycled materials from Southampton Scrapstore and will represent a mix of various cultures to celebrate the Cultural Olympiad. This project has been recognised by the London 2012 inspire programme.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 sr10g08@soton.ac.uk 07979 056819 www.southamptonscrapstore.org.uk The Bargate Monument 07979 056819 John Hansard Gallery Over 60s Drop-in workshop: Mass Observation In conjunction with English Anxieties, participants can drop-in and create their own Mass Observation Archive. The resulting archive book / album will record findings of mass observation in the 21st century. Participants need to bring in their own examples of Mass Observation for the workshop.

24/7/09 rjg3@soton.ac.uk 023 8059 2160 www.hansardgallery.org.uk John Hansard Gallery 023 8059 2160 John Hansard Gallery Summer Party featuring Modern Art Pentathlon The Gallery will be open throughout Sunday, hosting an outdoor Summer Party including food and refreshments from 1.30pm. There will be live music and a Modern Art Pentathlon from 12.15pm for children and families! The Pentathlon provides participants of all ages the perfect opportunity to have fun whilst trying out activities in five different art media, racing to create a masterpiece in an hour.

26/7/09 v.c.drayton@soton.ac.uk 023 8059 4209 www.hansardgallery.org.uk John Hansard Gallery 023 8059 4209 Nuffield Theatre Day and Family Party, including workshops, performances and events The Theatre will be open throughout Sunday, hosting workshops, a theatre installation, featuring the artistic director preparing a production, circus skills and guerrilla theatre moments, an animal dash 100 metres dressing up race, face painting and theatre games, live music food and refreshments.

26/7/09 Sharon.lawless@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk 023 8031 5500 ex 233 www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk Nuffield Theatre 023 8031 5500 ex 233 Family Fun Jazz Day Let your family make some noise this summer! Turner Sims Southampton presents the Family Fun Jazz Day, packed with free music and activities. Enjoy performances from jazz collective Tomorrow's Warriors including bassist Gary Crosby, trumpeter Abram Wilson and saxophonist Denys Baptiste, as well as local big band Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra.

26/7/09 info@turnersims.co.uk 023 8059 5151 www.turnersims.co.uk Turner Sims Southampton 023 8059 5151

Eastleigh

Kicking off Park Sport A free skateboarding and BMX event at Freespace, Eastleigh. There will be demos, prizes, equipment to borrow and a free barbecue.

24/7/09 - 25/7/09 janine.millard@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 3347 www.eastleigh.gov.uk Freespace Skate Park, Eastleigh 023 8068 3347

Winchester

Get Active Family Fun Day Free activities at the River Park Leisure Centre include... Exercise classes, Family treasure hunt, Return to gymnastics, Creepy Crawlies, Saints Tots Tasters, Competitions & Giveaways, Cheerleading sessions, Osman Tennis tasters ,Free kinetika gym pass, Junior & adult street dance. Plus sign up for a kinetika gym membership on the day and receive August for half price. Weather permitting between 12-3pm there will be free activities in the cathedral grounds including: Tots Bop, Body Balance, Body Jam & Kick-a-bout Football Taster sessions. Parents must remain in attendance with children aged 8 and under.

25/7/09 michellemcclean@dcleisure.co.uk 01962 848715 www.winchester.gov.uk/liveyourdream River Park Leisure Centre 01962 840500 Live Your Dream Open Weekend A weekend of free events and openings, including a sports extravaganza on the Cathedral Close, special events at local attractions and early evening entertainment.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 liveyourdream@winchester.gov.uk 01962 840500 www.winchester.gov.uk/liveyourdream Eloise Appleby01962 840500 Andrew Carnie - Seized Out Of This World A visual art exhibition exploring temporal lobe epilepsy and its creative effects.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 museums@winchester.gov.uk 0845 603 5631 www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester City Space, Winchester Discovery Centre 0845 603 5631 Frank Bowling, OBE RA: Paintings Abstract, powerful and colourful paintings from an internationally renowned artist.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 kirsty.nutbeen@hants.gov.uk 0845 603 5631 www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre 0845 603 5631

Test Valley

Get Active! Romsey Sports Fair The first ever "Get Active" Sports Fair for Romsey and the surrounding area to be held on Sunday 26th July 2009 at Romsey Sports Centre 11am - 5pm. Featuring fun activities, have-a-go sessions, competitions, and additional free activities such as a climbing wall and fun inflatables.

26/7/09 lcope@testvalley.gov.uk 01264 368817 www.testvalley.gov.uk Romsey Sports Centre 01794 515103

Portsmouth

Anglican Cathedral: The Greatest Show on Earth Flower Festival with more than 60 circus-inspired flower arrangements in the Cathedral and both professional and amateur performers in the circus ring under the beautiful architecture of the Nave.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 rosemary.fairfax@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk 023 9289 2968 www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral 023 9282 3300 New Experiences: Something for everyone at the John Pounds Centre The John Pounds Centre is promoting health, sport, culture, education and services in the local area. With a photography exhibition from local up and coming photographer Andy Boldry, gym taster sessions and local services information, there's something for the whole community.

24/7/09 - 25/7/09 laura.crook@johnpoundscentre.co.uk 023 9289 2010 www.johnpoundscentre.co.uk John Pounds Community Centre 023 9289 2010 Public screening of film Tommy, filmed at Kings Theatre, starring The Who and Elton John The cult film classic Tommy, starring rock group The Who and musical legend Sir Elton John, was filmed largely in Portsmouth. The iconic scene of Elton on stage with The Who in the Pinball Wizard scene was filmed at the Kings theatre. So the whole film will be screened on July 24th.24/7/09 marketing@kings-southsea.com 023 9285 2236 www.kings-southsea.com Kings Theatre, Portsmouth 023 9285 2236 A Portrait of Portsmouth Special screenings of archive films and images of Portsmouth. A unique opportunity to see the city of yesteryear on the Big Screen in Guildhall Square. Members of the public are invited to search through their attics and dig out any old images or films of Portsmouth too.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Big Screen Portsmouth 023 9283 4109 A Study in Sherlock: Uncovering The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, bequeathed to the city of Portsmouth by Richard Lancelyn Green, perhaps the leading collector of Conan Doyle memorabilia, brings together an unparalleled variety of books, documents and objects connected to Sherlock Holmes and the life of his creator. Visitors to the 'A Study in Sherlock' exhibition at City Museum will encounter many extraordinary items from the collection, including unique photographs, film posters, and letters from the influential and famous.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk City Museum and Records Office 023 9282 7261 Charles Dickens 200 Celebrating the countdown to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, this is a chance to visit his birthplace. The museum will be free for all to enjoy. Have a look at the collection of his personal belongings, which includes his snuffbox, and even a lock of hair.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 023 9282 7261 Dreams in Colour Local artist Jon Adams will be at the Guildhall Square to help people share their hopes and aspirations by creating a huge chalk dream on the square itself.

25/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Guildhall Square 023 9283 4109 Football in the City: A space in the heart of Portsmouth Featuring footballs used when Portsmouth won the FA Cup in 1939 and 2008 and an interactive video system allowing people to record their memories and stories about football.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk City Museum and Records Office 023 9282 7261 Generations A fascinating exhibition looking at family life in Portsmouth - the experiences of all of us focusing on infancy, teenage years, courtship and marriage, parenthood and old age. The exhibition includes objects and photos, interactive video and audio.

24/7/09 - 26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk City Museum and Records Office 023 9282 7261 Live at the Bandstand - Jazz Sundae An afternoon of free live music on Southsea Seafront with the Chris Walker Swingtet, the Hot Club MacDiva and the Angelhart Quintet.

26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk The Bandstand 023 9282 6722 Mountbatten Leisure Centre Open Day A fun-filled open day for all the family. Activities include: trampolining, cycling, athletics, badminton, synchronised swimming, dancing, circuit training, water polo, swimming and martial arts. Tour the state-of-the-art 150-station fitness gym, spa and 50metre swimming pool. There will be a £1 charge per activity that will be donated to the Lord Mayors Appeal, the Rowans Hospice. There will also be face painting, bouncy castle and a soft play area.

25/7/09 mark.woolnough@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4035 www.portsmouth.gov.uk Mountbatten Leisure Centre 023 9262 6500 Old Town Guided Walk Discover the extent of the early town and some of the buildings and personalities that give colour to this historic area. Trace the history of Portsmouth from its beginnings to its present day.26/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Starts from outside the Square Tower 023 9282 6722 Opera in the Park Popera, a performance of the world's best-loved opera presented by singers from the major British Opera Companies. The programme will feature favourite arias and ensembles from Punccini, Bizet, Verdi and Mozart, performed by artists in sumptous costumes of the Victorian period in the magical setting of Victoria Park. There will also be an opportunity to join in with an operatic singalong!

25/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Victoria Park 023 9282 6722 Storytelling in the Library A chance to listen to professional storyteller Michael O'Leary.

24/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Beddow and North End Library 023 9283 4109 Storytelling in the Square Professional storyteller Michael O'Leary will be sat on the Guildhall steps with his bagpipes entertaining members of the public.

24/7/09 craig.willcock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9283 4109 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Guildhall Square 023 9283 4109 Skull & Crossbones Opening Weekend An exhibition with a pirate theme for all the family featuring stories of flags (jolly rogers) and the symbols used on these flags.

25/7/09 - 26/7/09 admin@rnsubmus.co.uk 023 9251 0354 rnsubmus.co.uk Skull & Crossbones Opening Weekend 023 9251 0354