Community Arts Groups
If you run a not-for-profit participatory arts
group based in the borough and would like your details added to
this site please email
art@havant.gov.uk or call 023 9244
6421.
Achoired Taste
This popular adult choir (aged 18+ years)
rehearses weekly at Horndean Junior School and performs at local
events.
Their repertoire includes songs from
shows, pop tunes and musical fables. No auditions are
required just a love and enthusiasm for singing. For further
information please contact Cathy Colwell on 023 9264 0250 or email
colwells@ntlworld.com.
Angel Radio
Angel Radio is a unique
not-for-profit radio service that provides uplifting
nostalgic entertainment 24-hours a day for older people who live in
the Borough of Havant. Based in Market Parade, Havant; Angel
Radio can be heard on 101.1MHz FM, manned by
volunteers who keep the station running 24 hours a day seven
days a week.
Bench Theatre
An award-winning non-professional group
committed to producing quality drama. The company is more
than 35 years old and is based at Havant Arts Centre.
Dynamo Youth Theatre
Dynamo Youth Theatre is a performance-based
theatre group, using the facilities of the
Havant Arts Centre,
providing drama, music and dance experience for young people aged
between 11 and 18.
Emsworth Community Singers
This mixed voice development choir is open
to new members, of all ages and abilities. The current
membership is 15 to 20 and increasing. With music to suit
all tastes and styles, there is the opportunity to learn and
progress and sing for pleasure and performance. The group meet
weekly on Wednesday 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at International
House, Pastoral Centre, Emsworth. No audition is required. No
experience needed. No need to read music. For further information,
please call Louise Russell (Musical Director) on 01243
389004 or email
louise.slrussell@btinternet.com.
Havant Camera Club
Havant Camera Club caters for people of all
ages and levels of experience who have an interest in photography.
Club evenings cover all aspects of photography including digital
imaging with lectures, guest speakers, competitions and club
outings.
Havant Light Opera
Havant Light Opera was formed in 1978 to
perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The company also
performs choral music and light opera by other composers and
undertakes two performances per year.
Havant Orchestras
Havant Symphony Orchestra and Havant Chamber
Orchestra were established in the 1960’s and are made up of a mix
of professional and gifted amateur players, they perform regularly
at Ferneham Hall in Fareham; the main season comprises of 6
concerts each year.
Havant Youth Choir (HYC)
Havant Youth Choir (aged 11-18 years) rehearse
weekly at Horndean Junior School and perform at local events.
Their repertoire includes hits by Robbie Williams, Westlife, John
Lennon and many more. No auditions are required just an enjoyment
and love of singing. For further information please
contact Cathy Colwell on 023 92 640250.
Hayling Island Amateur Dramatics Society (HIADS)
HIADS, based at Station Theatre, produces six
shows a year and is always looking for new actors and members to
help with front of house duties and backstage tasks such as
scenery, props, wardrobe, lighting, sound and general
maintenance.
Hayling Musical Society
Established in 1959, the group aims to keep
things relaxed and fun. Hayling Musical Society produces two
shows a year and brings a varied selection of musical theatre to
audiences. To join in, in any capacity please call secretary
Maria Hammon on 023 9246 2834
Hole in the Wall Group
Emsworth based community studio workshop,
founded in 1971, which runs weekly sessions for adult beginners and
provides facilities for more experienced amateur potters and
ceramic artists. Open to the community and new members, the
group is very active with about 25-30 members of mixed ability
concentrating on the ceramic arts, such as pottery, sculpture and
tile making. For further information contact Clive Yeomans on 01243
375860 or email
cliveyeomans@talktalk.net.
HumDrum
Formed in 1992, HumDrum is an innovative and
experimental theatre company that aims to bring under-performed
works into the area; to present familiar works in a new or unusual
manner and to develop the artistic skills of its
members.
Leigh Park Media Group
A group of volunteers who video local
events and activities, then edit and transfer the material to
DVD. There is a community media suite at Park Community
School that is acessible to the public through the Media group. For
further information contact Dennis Ansell by email:
jadekan@ntlworld.com or tel:
07952 584023.
Renaissance Choir
The choir was established in 1976, to sing primarily Renaissance
music. Since then the choir has established a reputation for high
quality performances of both Renaissance and more modern music,
mostly unaccompanied, and frequently in eight part harmony.
The group rehearse at Emsworth Community Centre and sing locally at
least 3 times a year.
Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors
A voluntarily run Guild, founded in 1978, for
people interested in carving, whittling and sculpting. Styles
and methods are varied and the majority of members are amateurs,
who find this art form a challenging and satisfying
hobby.
UVG (Havant Young Peoples Vocal Group)
UVG offer a local opportunity
for young people aged 12 -
19 to access professional vocal support, develop
skills and ultimately feel part of a unique singing
community.
Sessions are held every
Monday evening at Bedhampton Arts Centre between 5:30 and
7:00pm. If you are interested in becoming part of the group,
open workshops are held on the last Monday of each month. Thanks to
funding by the Youth Opportunities Fund and support
from Music Fusion and Havant Borough Council, the sessions are
free. UVG will be gigging around the Havant area in the very near
future. For further information, please contact Charlie Fletcher on
07964 137390 or e-mail
the_uvg@live.co.uk.