OCTOBER HERE

William Cobbett`s Botley Walk 2pm Retrace the steps of Cobbett, discovering the past history of this one time market town. Where it is: Mortimer Road free car park, Botley. Price: £2

“Hat Fair Out There” Open Air Performances 12-4pm at Barnfield. MFCP. Bring along a picnic and be entertained by circus skills workshops, puppetry, storytelling and musical theatre. Fantastic fun for all the family. Supported by Hog the Limelight. 01489 787055. Price: Free (although audiences can show their appreciation by throwing coins into the hat!)

Sling Meet 1-3pm at The Windmill Children’s Centre

Heritage Open Day 10a.m - 4p.m. Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum. Swanwick Lane, Swanwick. 01489 576248 (not manned regularly) www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk. Free admission

The Big Tidy Up 10am-12pm. RVCP. Join the rangers for an Autumn Tidy Up and help keep the park looking spotless. Equipment and refreshments will be provided. Meet outside the Cedar Tea Rooms. 8045 5157. Price: Free

Kosmos in Concert 7.30-9.30pm (including interval) in the Heritage Visitor Centre. RVCP. A fantastic evening of musical Eastern delights fusing folk traditions, dance rhythms and soulful improvisation. In conjunction with Hog the Limelight. 02380 455157. Price: In advance: Adult £7, Child £5. On the night: Adult £8, Child £6 (if space available). 10% discount for Culture-all passport holders and Friends of the Park.

Moonlight Walk 9pm The Quays Southampton. Raise money for Naomi House on a fab “Girls night out to be remembered!” See page 45 for details.

Bat & Moth Evening 7.30pm. Meet at Barnfield kiosk.  MFCP. Explore the fascinating nocturnal world of bats and moths with a twilight tour of the Park.  Expert assistance will be on-hand to help identify the different species found. Suitable for ages 7+ 01489 787055. Price: Adult £4  Child £1. Booking essential.

Hound Parish Plan Steering Group 2-7pm Abbey Hall. The group is particularly keen to hear the views of anyone who lives, works or enjoys leisure activities in Hound. See page 31 for details.

The College of Air Training 15th September 2011 - 7.30pm.   Roy Underdown Pavilion, Spitfire Way, Hamble
At our next meeting, Phil Nelson will give an illustrated talk about the College of Air Training which was the last major operator of Hamble's airfield. Phil will outline the history of the College as well as talk about his work at the airfield.

The College of Air Training was formed in 1960 to train pilots for the National Airlines BOAC and BEA, which were later to become British Airways. The College also trained civil and military pilots from Britain and overseas, but unfortunately was forced to close in 1984.

New members and visitors are always welcomed! The cost is £1 a meeting.

If you would like more information please contact the Society's Secretary on 023 8045 4741.

GAF pro Klezmer Keilidh 7.30 at the GAF Centre. The London Klezmer Quartet is a dynamic group of performers much in demand on the UK folk music scene.  See page 19 for details.

Hound Parish Plan Steering Group 11am-4pm Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath. The group is particularly keen to hear the views of anyone who lives, works or enjoys leisure activities in Hound. See page 31 for details.

Bread & Honey Weekend. A joint event at Manor Farm and Bursledon Windmill. Manor Farm: Try your hand at rolling a beeswax candle, taste delicious local honey and see an active bee hive close-up, with displays by Fareham & District Bee Keepers Assoc. Bursledon Windmill: Visit Hampshire’s only working windmill and enjoy hands-on activities inside the historic barn. Tours of the windmill tower available throughout the day, subject to availability. Time: Manor Farm 10am - 5pm; Bursledon Windmill 11am - 4pm Price: Normal admission charges.

Naughty Forties & Thrifty Fifties 10a.m - 4p.m. Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum. Swanwick Lane, Swanwick. 01489 576248 (not manned regularly) www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk. Free admission

Old Bursledon Walk 2pm. Old Bursledon is deservedly classed as both a conservation area and an area of special character status. Wander around the old lanes and paths to see what makes the place so special. Where it is: Bursledon Station car park, Station Road. Price: £2

Blue Remembered Hills production 7.30. Hamble Memorial Hall. Hamble Players present this play by Dennis Potter based on a poem by A.E. Housman. Tickets from £5. See page 19 for details.

Fashion Show 7.30pm. Bursledon Village Hall. Blinis and sparkling wine plus shopping opportunities. Tickets £10 07735 394397. See page 31 for details.

Hound Local History Society AGM 7.30pm St Edwards Church Hall. Also a talk entitled 150 years of my family in Bishopstoke. See page 26 for more details.

Moonlight Walk 9pm The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union. Raise money for Naomi House on a fab “Girls night out to be remembered!” See page 45 for details.

The Storyteller 11-11.45am. GAF Centre, School Road, Bursledon for ages 2+ and their families. More information from Susan Osmond 023 80 404640 or susanosmond@hotmail.com.

The Gruffalo 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Meet at Toplands Car Park. MFCP. The Gruffalo comes to life in a guided woodland walk, learning about exciting local wildlife. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Price: £2.50 Per person. Booking essential. 01489 787055

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Hamble Village Market - Fridays 10am at the Memorial Hall

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